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Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
Warning: This article discusses sexual assault, which may be distressing for some readers. Garth Brooks, the country music star, faces accusations of sexual assault and battery in a recent lawsuit. A lawsuit filed in California on Thursday by a ‘Jane Roe’ claims she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for Brooks. Roe began working for the singer in 2017…
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Wendy’s unveils real-life Krabby Patty from Spongebob Squarepants
Spongebob Squarepants fans are in for a treat with the unveiling of a real-life version of an iconic part of the popular show. The Nickelodeon cartoon, featuring Spongebob voiced by Tom Kenny, follows the adventures of a sponge living in Bikini Bottom. Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab restaurant, bringing his cheerful attitude to his role as a fry cook.…
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North Sentinel Island: The world’s most dangerous island to avoid
A tropical escape on a secluded island is a dream for many, but North Sentinel Island should be avoided. White sand beaches and crystal-clear waters are the epitome of relaxation. The Maldives, the Seychelles, and Mauritius are popular destinations that come to mind. However, tourists are banned from one Indian Ocean island. Though its nature remains untouched, North Sentinel Island…
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Brazilian officer arrests father’s killer after 24 years
A police officer who dedicated years to tracking down her father’s killer had a chilling message when she finally arrested him. Gislayne Silva de Deus was nine when her father, Givaldo José Vicente de Deus, was murdered by Raimundo Gomes in 1999 over a $66 debt. Gomes shot Givaldo in the head and fled. Following their father’s death, Gislayne and…
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Woolly mammoth could return by 2028, says biotech CEO
A man aiming to resurrect the woolly mammoth says there’s a strong chance these ancient creatures will return by 2028. The woolly mammoth hasn’t been seen on Earth for 4,000 years, with their extinction still a topic of debate. While some argue humans hunted them to extinction, others believe they couldn’t adapt to the planet’s warming climate. Regardless of the…
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Rachel Zegler addresses backlash and misunderstood comments on Snow White role
Rachel Zegler has faced significant backlash since being cast as Snow White in Disney’s live-action remake. Following the 2021 announcement, she encountered racist remarks, with some criticising her Colombian heritage as unsuitable for the role. In 2022, she faced further criticism after calling the original 1937 animated film ‘weird’ for its focus on Snow White’s love story with a prince…
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Actor John Amos found dead at Los Angeles home
Actor John Amos’s daughter, Shannon Amos, discovered her father’s tragic death through media reports. Shannon expressed her shock, stating she was “without words” upon learning about Amos’s passing via a social media post. John Amos, known for his roles in *Coming to America* and *Good Times*, passed away at his Los Angeles home on August 24. His son, KC Amos,…
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Ricky Ray Rector execution highlights death penalty controversy
A death row inmate had a tragic reason for not finishing his final meal before his execution. The death penalty remains highly debated in the US, where it is still legal in 27 out of 50 states. Ricky Ray Rector’s execution in 1992 sparked significant controversy. Rector was on death row in Arkansas after being convicted in 1982 for the…
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Man smashes $4,000 guitar he thought was signed by Taylor Swift
A man who paid $4,000 for a guitar purportedly signed by Taylor Swift and then smashed it immediately after buying it, discovered the instrument wasn’t actually autographed by the singer. The Ellis County Wild Game Dinner in Waxahachie, Texas, hosted a charity auction on September 28. The organisation, which supports agricultural and rural education for Ellis County youth, promoted the…
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Zookeeper killed by lion in front of visitors at Nigerian zoo
A zookeeper lost his life after a lion attacked him in front of shocked visitors at a zoo. Babaji Daule, a seasoned lion handler at the Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was showing a group of visitors the lion’s feeding routine on Saturday evening, 28th September, when the tragedy occurred. The 35-year-old, during the demonstration, was fatally mauled…
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Musk to ban bold font on X over engagement farming
Elon Musk plans to ban a feature on X, formerly known as Twitter, which he claims is ‘abused for engagement farming’ and ‘making his eyes bleed.’ Musk, who acquired the platform in 2022, has introduced several changes since then, including renaming and rebranding the company. He also made the blue verification tick available to premium subscribers and recently hid users’…
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Green Day banned from Las Vegas radio after Armstrong’s rant
Green Day has been blacklisted from two Las Vegas radio stations after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong criticised the city. During a performance at San Francisco’s Oracle Park on September 20, Armstrong expressed his displeasure about the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas. The band’s lead singer targeted John Fisher, the owner of the Oakland A’s, saying, “We don’t take no…
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Hope molecules: exercise releases brain-boosting myokines
The discovery of ‘hope molecules’ is hailed as the ‘most exciting find of the last decade’ by health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD. These chemicals, secreted by the body under specific conditions, offer a promising insight into the interplay between physical activity and mental health. Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist and author, shared insights on ‘hope molecules’ during a podcast with…
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Ariana Grande shocked by sexual innuendos in Nickelodeon scripts
Ariana Grande has expressed disbelief over the sexual innuendos embedded in Nickelodeon scripts she performed as a teenager. Grande gained fame at 15, portraying quirky red-head Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s show Victorious. She later reprised the role alongside Jeannette McCurdy in the iCarly crossover and spin-off series, Sam and Cat. In recent years, resurfaced clips of Grande have made many…
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Colin Farrell reveals why he avoided weight gain for Penguin role
Colin Farrell has opened up about why he chose not to gain weight for his role as The Penguin. Farrell portrays the infamous gangster and DC Comics villain in HBO’s gritty new series. Those who watched 2022’s “The Batman” will remember Farrell’s virtually unrecognizable look as The Penguin, thanks to extensive prosthetics. He also ditches his well-known Irish accent for…
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Filipino fisherman finds potential $100m pearl under his bed
A fisherman from the Philippines has revealed he kept a massive pearl under his bed for ten years, which might be the largest natural pearl ever discovered. The pearl, measuring 30cm wide, 67cm long, and weighing 34kg, was found by a man from Puerto Princesa while he was fishing over a decade ago. If experts confirm that it formed inside…
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Drake Hogestyn dies at 70 after battle with pancreatic cancer
Drake Hogestyn has died at the age of 70, his family has confirmed. He made his debut on NBC’s Days of Our Lives on 24 January 1986, portraying the enigmatic spy John Black for 38 years. Today, on 29 September, his family announced that Hogestyn passed away at 70, after battling pancreatic cancer with immense courage. In a heartfelt Instagram…
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Menendez brothers’ appeal decision due in 60 days
Erik Menendez’s daughter has shared a significant update on her Instagram regarding the notorious case. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix earlier this month and has quickly become a hot topic on social media. The second season of the Netflix series delves into the Menendez Brothers’ case, following up on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In…
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Logan Paul and Nina Agdal welcome baby girl Esmé
Logan Paul has embraced fatherhood. The YouTuber and WWE star announced on Instagram that his fiancée, Nina Agdal, 32, has given birth. Back in April, the couple shared the news that they were expecting, with Paul, 29, hinting their baby would arrive in the autumn. Their newborn has now arrived. Paul shared several photos of their baby girl, revealing her…
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Pink denies deleting tweets after Diddy’s arrest
Pink has refuted claims that she deleted her tweets after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest. Diddy was arrested last week on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. Denied bail twice, he remains in custody with no trial date set. Speculation arose that artists, including Usher and Pink, wiped their Twitter accounts to remove any posts that might…
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TikToker ‘JinnKid’ sentenced to life for double murder
Ali Abulaban, known as ‘JinnKid’ on social media, received two consecutive 25-year sentences for murdering his estranged wife, Ana Abulaban, 28, and her friend Rayburn Cardenas Barron, 29, in San Diego in October 2021. Before heading to prison, he posted a final message on Instagram. In court, six loved ones of Ana and Rayburn shared their victim impact statements. Ana’s…
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Hayden Panettiere opens up about grief’s ‘wild’ impact
Hayden Panettiere has described the impact of stress on the body as ‘wild’ following her recent interview where she appeared to slur her words. During a conversation with PEOPLE last week, the Heroes star, 35, discussed various topics, including the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere. In a widely shared clip, she talks about her daughter, Kaya, likening her…
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American woman first to use unapproved Sarco ‘suicide pod’ in Switzerland
A 64-year-old American woman, the first to use the controversial Sarco ‘suicide pod’, received a final command from the machine before her death. The pod, designed for assisted suicide, has not been approved, leading to several arrests connected to her death. Schaffhausen Police stated, “The public prosecutor’s office of the canton of Schaffhausen has initiated criminal proceedings against several individuals…
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Ellen DeGeneres jokes about being ‘kicked out of show business’
Ellen DeGeneres’ latest stand-up special has premiered on Netflix, where she talks about being ‘kicked out of show business’ following allegations of a toxic work environment. In 2020, a report surfaced accusing DeGeneres’ talk show of fostering a workplace with racism, sexual misconduct, and intimidation involving three executive producers. Warner Bros. conducted an internal investigation, resulting in the removal of…
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PTI rally in Lahore, Pakistan gets approval after court order
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party received approval to hold its major rally in Lahore on Saturday, despite the Pakistani government’s intensified crackdown on its leaders and workers in Punjab. The district administration granted permission after a high court order, allowing PTI to stage the rally at Lahore’s Ring Road in Kahna. The Lahore High Court instructed Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa…
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Fire on Sydney’s Northern Beaches spreads, too late to evacuate
Australia’s New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) raised an alarm at 2.39pm on Saturday concerning a fire on Meatworks Avenue, Oxford Falls. Initially a hazard reduction burn, the fire on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has now escalated and is out of control. The emergency alert specifically targets the Cromer Heights area. Residents in Pinduro Place, Jersey Place, Maybrook Avenue, and…
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Nike’s $35 logo now worth over $1 million
The intriguing tale behind Nike’s iconic ‘Swoosh’ logo has left many relieved by its ‘happy ending’. Nike, founded on 25 January 1964, is globally recognised, partly due to its famous logo. You might assume this emblem was crafted after countless sketches from top designers, but the reality is quite different. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show, co-founder Phil…
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Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney star in Ron Howard’s gripping thriller Eden
Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas headline a film that dives into a bizarre true story involving a complex love triangle. Directed by Ron Howard, known for The Da Vinci Code, the 2024 survival thriller, Eden, features a star-studded cast including de Armas, Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, Jude Law, Daniel Brühl, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, and Richard Roxburgh. Eden is set…
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Teens discover bodies in suitcase while filming TikTok on Seattle beach
Teenagers stumbled upon a horrifying discovery while filming TikTok videos on a beach. Three teens were recording at West Seattle’s Alki Beach in 2020 when they noticed a suitcase. Their curiosity led them to open the suitcase, unaware of the grisly contents that would eventually lead to a man’s lengthy prison sentence. In the now-infamous video, one girl climbs down…
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Fans disheartened by Matthew Perry’s omission from Emmy’s memoriam
Fans were left disheartened upon discovering Matthew Perry’s absence from the 2024 Emmy’s memoriam, sparking a search for answers. Matthew Perry, known for his role in Friends, passed away nearly a year ago. He was found in his hot tub on October 28, 2023, with the cause of death listed as ‘the acute effects of ketamine.’ An investigation was launched…
