Pras Michel sentencing
Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, the Grammy-winning rapper from the Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally channeling millions of dollars in foreign funds into Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. In April 2023, a jury found him guilty on 10 counts, including conspiracy, acting as an
Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, “when” and “how” you thaw your turkey can make all the difference between a smooth feast and a food-safety risk. Experts emphasize that proper thawing isn’t optional — it’s essential to avoid harmful bacterial growth. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) warns that a
In a major policy shift, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that nursing is no longer classified as a “professional degree” under its federal student loan rules. This decision is tied to a sweeping law signed in July 2025, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which caps lifetime
Jelly Roll clean-shaven
Country-rapper Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, has unveiled a major change: for the first time in roughly a decade, he’s shaved off the beard that had become part of his public identity. According to the E! News report, he revealed the clean-shaven look following a video
Fernando Bale
Greyhound racing in Australia is in mourning after the death of Fernando Bale, one of the sport’s most iconic sprinters. The news comes as a deeply felt loss within the industry — a dog whose career and bloodline redefined excellence on the track. Born on 12 March 2013, Fernando Bale
Chadwick Boseman shoes
At the emotional Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on November 20, 2025, Simone Ledward-Boseman honored her late husband, Chadwick Boseman, by placing one of his well-loved pairs of black shoes next to his newly unveiled star. She told People she brought those particular shoes because they were “a
Ohio domestic shooting
In Tiffin, Ohio — roughly 90 miles west of Cleveland — police responded early Friday to a harrowing scene. The 42-year-old husband, Ryan Eagon, ambushed his wife as she was moving out of their home. At the time, the woman was being assisted by the father of her older child,
Houston Texans defense
On Thursday night, the Houston Texans’ defense didn’t just win a game — it announced itself. In a 23-19 upset of the Buffalo Bills, Houston’s unit sacked quarterback Josh Allen eight times (a career-worst for him) and forced three turnovers via safety Calen Bullock (two interceptions and
Miss Universe 2025 controversy
The 2025 Miss Universe pageant, held in Thailand, has been marred by major drama — particularly surrounding Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, and a heated public confrontation with pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil. The controversy began during a pre-pageant sash ceremony, where organizers expected contestants to promote the host country via social
Kessler twins death
Alice and Ellen Kessler — the celebrated German twin dancers and singers who captured global audiences in the 1950s and 60s — passed away together at the age of 89 by means of assisted suicide. The German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) confirmed that they had planned their departure more than a
Golden State Warriors preview
The Warriors, fresh off four straight victories, travel to take on the Magic in a matchup that could reveal whether the good run has staying power. At 31-27, the Warriors occupy the eighth seed in the Western Conference, and they’re keen to keep building momentum before the stretch
Trump Khashoggi defense
During a high-profile Oval Office meeting on November 18, 2025, former President Donald Trump publicly defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when a reporter raised the question of his alleged role in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Rather than acknowledge U.S. intelligence findings, Trump minimized