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Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over After No Winner in $1 Billion Drawing
The massive $1 billion Powerball jackpot went unclaimed in Saturday night’s (December 13) drawing, marking the second time in 2025 that the prize has reached the billion-dollar mark without a winner. This rollover pushes the estimated jackpot higher for the next drawing on Monday, December 15. The winning numbers from the December 13 drawing were […]
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez: The Enduring Legacy of the Queen of Tejano Music
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, born April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, remains one of the most iconic figures in Latin music history. Known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena rose from humble beginnings to become a Grammy-winning superstar whose influence on fashion, culture, and music continues decades after her tragic death. The youngest child of […]
Major Winter Storm Blankets Midwest and Northeast with Heavy Snow and Bitter Cold
A powerful weekend winter storm, fueled by an Arctic blast from the polar vortex, continues to impact millions across the central and eastern United States, with winter storm warnings in effect for parts of the Midwest and extending into the Northeast. Heavy snow, slick roads, and dangerously low temperatures are creating hazardous conditions as the […]
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father of Tejano Icon Selena, Passes Away at 86
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the patriarch of the Quintanilla family, singer-songwriter, record producer, and longtime manager of his daughter Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, died on December 13, 2025, at the age of 86. The news was announced by his son, A.B. Quintanilla III, on Instagram, who wrote, “It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know […]
Tragic Shooting at Brown University: Manhunt Underway Providence, Rhode Island
A devastating mass shooting rocked Brown University on Saturday afternoon, leaving two students dead and nine others injured during the university’s final exam period. The incident occurred in the Barus and Holley building, home to the School of Engineering and Physics The Barus and Holley building at Brown University, site of the shooting. Authorities report […]
Tina Peters: The Election Denier’s Controversial Pardon That Isn’t – Trump’s Symbolic Gesture Amid Colorado Prison Standoff
In a move that’s ignited a firestorm of outrage and celebration across the political spectrum, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he has granted a “full Pardon” to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado clerk convicted of breaching election security in a bid to fuel 2020 voter fraud claims. Posting on Truth […]
Red Hulk arrives in captain America brave new world trailer
The Red Hulk makes a dramatic entrance in the trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World,” released in late 2024 ahead of the film’s February 14, 2025 premiere. The trailer showcases Harrison Ford as U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, who transforms into the powerful Red Hulk, clashing with Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, the new […]
Lewis Hamilton clinches historic ninth win at British grand prix
Lewis Hamilton clinched a historic ninth win at the British Grand Prix on July 7, 2024, at Silverstone. This victory marked Hamilton’s first win since December 2021 and extended his record as the first Formula 1 driver to win the same Grand Prix nine times. The race was a gripping, rain-interrupted contest in which Hamilton […]
JJ Reddick leaves podcast to become Lakers head coach
JJ Redick was announced as the 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on June 24, 2024, marking his transition from a media analyst and podcast host to an NBA head coach. Despite having no prior professional coaching experience, Redick quickly made an impact by leading the Lakers to a strong 50-win season in […]
Rapidan dam failure puts many lives in danger
The Rapidan Dam, located on the Blue Earth River near Mankato, Minnesota, experienced a partial failure due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains on June 24, 2024. Debris accumulation behind the dam caused the river to back up, leading to erosion and a breach near the west abutment of the dam. This event put […]
Boxer Roy Jones jr announces the death of his son deandre
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. announced the tragic death of his son, DeAndre Jones, who died by suicide on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The news was made public by Jones on June 24, 2024, through social media, where he expressed profound grief and gratitude for having spent the last night with his son and family […]
Manchester airport power cut leaves passengers stranded
Manchester Airport experienced a major power cut on June 23, 2024, which severely disrupted operations and left thousands of passengers stranded across Terminals 1 and 2. The outage brought parts of the airport to a standstill, causing the cancellation of over 60 departures and around 50 inbound flights throughout the day. The power failure affected […]
Tornado causes significant damage in Rome NY
An EF2 tornado struck Rome, New York, on June 22, 2024, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the city. With wind speeds estimated at up to 135 mph, the tornado damaged over 400 buildings, resulting in total losses estimated at $23.6 million. The storm led to the destruction of roofs, siding, fallen […]
Bling Bishop Lamor Whitehead sentenced for fraud and extortion
Bishop Lamor Whitehead, widely known as the “Bling Bishop,” was sentenced to nine years in prison on June 17, 2024, for multiple counts of fraud and extortion. The Brooklyn pastor was convicted in March 2024 of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, extortion, and providing false information to federal law enforcement. The charges stemmed from schemes […]
Julian Assange faces extradition decision by British high court
The British High Court made a significant ruling on May 20, 2024, granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange the right to appeal against the British government’s approval of his extradition to the United States. This decision opened a new chapter in Assange’s prolonged legal battle to avoid extradition on charges related to espionage and computer misuse. […]
grok-1.5 ai chatbot to be made available next week – musk
Elon Musk Announces Grok-1.5 AI Chatbot Launch Next Week Elon Musk has revealed that the Grok-1.5 AI chatbot will be made available to the public starting next week. This latest iteration of the Grok series promises enhanced conversational abilities and deeper contextual understanding compared to previous versions. Musk emphasized that Grok-1.5 was developed to offer […]
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv after 44 days
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Kyiv and other key Ukrainian cities overnight on November 7-8, 2025, marking the end of a 44-day lull in serious strikes against the Ukrainian capital. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, approximately 503 projectiles were launched, including 458 drones and 45 missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses […]
Putin warns President Macron of a violent defeat if France sends troops to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to French President Emmanuel Macron in early 2024 regarding the possibility of France sending troops to Ukraine. Putin cautioned that any French military intervention in Ukraine would lead to a “violent defeat” similar to the disastrous fate of Napoleon’s Grande Armée during the 1812 Russian campaign, where […]
Palestinian government resigns amidst war
The Palestinian government, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, resigned on February 26, 2024, amidst the ongoing war and escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank. Shtayyeh cited the unprecedented escalation of conflict, political and security challenges, and the urgent need for new governmental and political arrangements that reflect the changing situation in Gaza. […]
Seychelles celebrates 13th anniversary with a new tax portal and branding
Seychelles celebrated its 13th anniversary with the launch of a new online tax portal and a rebranding initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s tax administration. The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) unveiled the Seychelles Tax Portal as part of its ongoing strategic plan for digital transformation and enhanced taxpayer services. This portal enables taxpayers to register […]