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Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with cancer that was “recently discovered,” her family said in a statement. Alley was 71 years …
Read moreKirstie Alley Has Died At 71 After Battle With Cancer
Bob McGrath, who was one of the original cast members of “Sesame Street,” died Sunday, his family announced. He was 90. “He died peacefully at …
Read moreLongtime ‘Sesame Street’ Cast Member Bob McGrath Has Died At 90
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will tell their story in a new Netflix docuseries. The first trailer for “Harry & Meghan” was released Dec. 1. …
Read moreNetflix Releases First Trailer For ‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries
Christine McVie, the English keyboardist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac, has died. McVie’s family said the musician passed away after battling a “short illness.” They …
Read moreFleetwood Mac Singer Christine McVie Has Died At 79
Amy Schneider is the first openly transgender contestant to win “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.” Schneider secured the victory in an episode that aired Monday night. …
Children across the U.K. will get teddy bears left for Queen Elizabeth II after she died. The Royal Family announced more than 1,000 Paddington bears …
Read moreRoyal Family Donating Teddy Bears Left To Honor Queen Elizabeth
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While many Americans will sit down and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, some will opt to skip the tradition. Although many, if not …
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos awarded Dolly Parton with the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. The award comes with $100 million dollars to give to the …
Read moreJeff Bezos Awards Dolly Parton $100 Million To Give To Charity
John Aniston, an actor with a nearly six-decade career highlighted by a 37-year stint on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” died at …
Read moreSoaps Actor John Aniston Has Died At 89, Daughter Jennifer Aniston Confirms
A 4,281-foot-long tunnel discovered about 43 feet under the Egyptian desert is being called an “engineering miracle,” but is also believed to be inching archeologists …
Read moreArchaeologist Says Tunnel Found Under Egyptian Temple Could Lead To Cleopatra’s Tomb
Comedian Gallagher has died, according to multiple reports. The comedian, who was famous for smashing watermelons, reportedly died from organ failure while in hospice care …
Read moreWatermelon-Smashing Comedian Gallagher Has Died At 76
An 82-foot tree is headed for Rockefeller Center after being cut down in upstate New York. The 14-ton tree will make a 209-mile journey to …
Read moreRockefeller Center Christmas Tree Begins Journey To NYC
The 51-year-old rapper Snoop Dogg will be getting a biopic for the big screen, according to Universal Pictures. The studio said on Wednesday that the …
Read moreA Biopic About Snoop Dogg’s Career Is In Development
While most of us probably will not experience any difficulties voting on Election Day, things to come up. Sometimes, issues like weather, long lines or …
Read moreHere’s What To Do If You Experience Difficulty Voting
In an era where many Americans like to take pictures and share with friends, many voters might not think much about sharing a photo with …
Researchers in west Africa say they believe they’ve discovered a brand-new owl species. The Príncipe scops owl, as it is called, was found on a …
Read moreNew Owl Species Discovered On Tiny African Island In Gulf Of Guinea
An 8-year-old climber is now in the record books. Sam Baker became the youngest person to reach the summit of El Capitan in California. Yosemite National …
Read more8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person To Climb California’s El Capitan
The United States Postal Service revealed the new postage stamps that will be released in 2023. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is among those who will …
Read moreRuth Bader Ginsburg Will Be Featured On A Postage Stamp
Nov. 6 will mark the end of daylight saving time for 2022, and with it brings earlier sunrises and sunsets. While early risers might enjoy …
Read moreWill This Be The Last Time We Have To Turn Back The Clock?
The Royal Mint has produced the first coins to feature King Charles III. “For many people this will be the first time in their lives …
Read moreNew Coins Featuring King Charles III Are In Production
A transgender businesswoman from Thailand has purchased the Miss Universe organization. Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib is the CEO of JKN Global Group. The company acquired the …
Read moreTransgender Businesswoman Purchases Miss Universe Organization
Brockton High School football player McKenzie Quinn has become somewhat of a local celebrity after she became the first female to score a touchdown in …
Read moreFirst Female To Make Touchdown In Her High School’s History Receives Gift From The Patriots
NASA is beginning a study about UFOs, or what it calls unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Sixteen individuals were selected to be part of the independent …
Actor Leslie Jordan has died, according to TMZ and Variety. Jordan reportedly suffered a medical episode while driving Oct. 24 and crashed his vehicle into …
Read moreLeslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ Actor, Dies In Car Crash At 67
The Social Security Administration (SSA) says the agency will now allow people to select a sex that aligns with their gender identity and expression on …
Superheroes and mythical beings are apparently the must-have Halloween costumes this year. Google Trends listed the top 19 Halloween costumes of 2022, and those two …
Read moreGoogle Names Most-Searched Halloween Costumes Of 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are issuing a renewed warning about pet reptiles and pathogens, warning bearded dragon owners of recent salmonella …
Read moreCDC Issues Renewed Warning On Pet Bearded Dragons Linked To Salmonella Infections
Robbie Coltrane, an actor, best known for playing Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films and starring in the British crime series “Cracker,” has died. He …
Read more‘Harry Potter’ Actor Robbie Coltrane Has Died At 72
Joseph and Andrea Nassuk made a massive prehistoric discovery in Alaska. It happened when they were out looking for bones and other artifacts after a …
Read moreAlaska Couple Finds A Massive Mammoth Bone After Storms Hit The Coastline
Ashley Garner thought she’d never see her wedding ring again after losing it days before Hurricane Ian landed in Florida. She told the Associated Press …
Read moreFlorida Woman Finds Wedding Ring In Brush Pile After Hurricane Ian
Scientists announced they’d uncovered a graveyard of dead stars in the Milky Way. In a study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, …
Read moreAstronomers Discover Graveyard Of Dead Stars In The Milky Way
The coronation for King Charles III won’t take place until next year. “The Ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen …
British-American actress, Angela Lansbury, famed for her roles in the television show “Murder, She Wrote,” and her voice in the children’s classic “Beauty and the …
Read moreAngela Lansbury, Star Of ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Has Died At 96
Fat Bear Week 2022 is well under way, with more than 700,000 votes counted daily for the largest brown bears at the Katmai National Park …
Read moreYou Can Still Vote For Alaska’s Fattest Bear In Fat Bear Week 2022
If you’re looking for a meal in a hurry, Chick-fil-A may no longer be your fastest option. According to new data from QSR Magazine, KFC …
Read moreIn Ranking Of Fastest Drive-Thru Restaurants, Chick-Fil-A Is No Longer No. 1
President Joe Biden is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. In an announcement on Oct. 6, Biden said, “No one should …
Read moreBiden Announces Pardons For Federal Offenses Of Simple Possession Of Marijuana
Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank will soon be twice as happy. The first-time mom announced Oct. 5 that she is expecting twins, the Associated Press reported. …
Read moreOscar-Winning Actor Hilary Swank Announces She’s Expecting Twins
The national record for the largest pumpkin was broken on Oct. 2 at this year’s Pumpkin Weigh-off at the Great Pumpkin Farm’s Annual Fall Fest …
Read moreFamily Grows Pumpkin That Breaks National Record, Weighs In At 2,554 Pounds
The speculation can be put to rest: Velma is attracted to women. “Scooby-Doo” fans have wondered about the animated character’s sexuality for years. Clips of …
Virgin Atlantic announced last week that it’d updated its gender identity policy. Part of the change includes allowing its staffers to choose a uniform, designed …
Read moreVirgin Atlantic Airline Adopts A Gender-Neutral Uniform Policy
No wonder dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend.” A new study published Sept. 28 in the “Plos One” journal found that our …
Read moreNew Study Finds That Dogs Can Smell When Humans Are Stressed
Rapper Coolio, who is best known for the 1990s hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died. His manager Jarez Posey confirmed to TMZ, NBC News and Rolling …
Television personality Katie Couric revealed on Sept. 28 that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a post online, Couric said she was diagnosed with cancer …
Read moreKatie Couric Announces She Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
While Hurricane Ian isn’t expected to make landfall on South Florida, workers at Zoo Miami are already preparing to keep animals safe in case flooding …
Read moreHow Miami’s Zoo Will Keep Animals Safe As It Closes For Hurricane Ian
John Cena has set a Guinness World Record for an extraordinary reason. The actor and WWE superstar now holds the world record for granting the …
Read moreJohn Cena Sets Guinness World Record By Granting Most Wishes Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
Authorities in Iowa announced that a human jawbone found last month belonged to a prehistoric person. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office said that on Aug. …
Read moreJawbone Discovered In Iowa River Belonged To Prehistoric Person
Last week, citizens of Beverly, Massachusetts, noticed something in their town’s pond. The Boston Globe reported that Shoebert the seal showed up over the weekend …
Read moreSeal That Lived In A Town’s Pond For A Week Captured After Waddling To Police Station
Betty White fans will have the opportunity to bid on the late star’s personal items. The “Property from the Life and Career of Betty White” …
Read moreBetty White’s Personal Items Are Being Auctioned Off
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has now revealed the first image of Neptune in decades that shows outer space’s ice giant planet and its …
Read moreJames Webb Space Telescope Reveals Remarkable Look At Neptune’s Rings
If you watched the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, you might have noticed a handwritten note on top of her coffin. The note was …
Read moreWhat Was The Note Left On Top Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin?