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Buckley Draw Fire
On Sunday evening around 5 p.m., smoke plumes billowed across the Provo Valley as a wildfire erupted in Buckley Draw Canyon, just south of Slate Canyon and west of Kyhv Peak Road. Provo City officials confirmed the blaze—dubbed the Buckley Draw Fire—is burning on U.S. Forest
Victor Robles ejection
Victor Robles, making his return from a dislocated left shoulder while rehabbing with Triple-A Tacoma, was ejected from Sunday’s game after letting his emotions get the best of him. In the bottom of the third inning, Las Vegas pitcher Joey Estes threw an inside pitch that grazed Robles’s
Blueface
In mid-July, rapper Blueface, currently serving time for a probation violation, sparked a digital wildfire with a fresh set of photos he shared from behind bars. The images feature him standing against a plain cement wall, donning a white tank top, blue pants, black latex gloves, and sunglasses—a look
Brooklyn lounge shooting
In the aftermath of a devastating shooting at the “Taste of the City Lounge” in Crown Heights, Brooklyn—where three people were killed and up to nine others wounded—anti-violence groups stepped into the spotlight. The NYPD has reported that up to four gunmen opened fire around 3:30 a.
Sophie Cunningham’s Injury
In the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun, the Indiana Fever faced a gut-wrenching moment when guard Sophie Cunningham went down hard after a collision under the basket. Sun guard Bria Hartley lost her footing and crashed into Cunningham’s right knee, leaving the Fever standout
New York Giants
The New York Giants are being cautious with rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who’s missed the past 11 days of practice due to a minor back injury, on top of earlier toe and shoulder issues. Still, the team expects him to be ready for the regular-season opener on September
Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp, the British actor who captivated audiences with his sophisticated gravitas and brooding screen presence, passed away at the age of 87 on August 17, 2025. His family’s announcement reflected the weight of his six-decade-long career and the influence he had in redefining cinematic villains and complex characters.
Trump–Putin Alaska Summit
When President Trump welcomed President Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, the moment began with what appeared to be a friendly, genuine meeting. According to Dr. Peter Collett, a body-language expert, both leaders exchanged smiles that involved the muscles around their eyes—classic signs of authentic pleasure. But under
Scary Movie reboot
Iconic horror spoof franchise Scary Movie is getting a major reboot—with original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall stepping back into their roles as Cindy and Brenda. It’s a full-circle moment: the Wayans brothers—Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon—are returning too, teaming up again for the first
Corvette CX concept
At Monterey Car Week’s notable The Quail event, Chevrolet rolled out something extraordinary: the Corvette CX and its race-ready sibling, the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo. These concept machines aren’t destined for dealerships—instead, they serve as powerful test beds, providing a vivid peek at what the Corvette
Sean Kingston sentence
Sean Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, was sentenced on August 15, 2025, to 42 months (three and a half years) in federal prison by Judge David S. Leibowitz. This punishment follows his conviction in March on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and multiple counts of
AT&T data breach claim
AT&T reached a proposed $177 million settlement after two significant data breaches in 2024. The first leaked personal information—including names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, billing data, and contact details—of roughly 73 million current and former users via the dark web. The second breach involved hackers