A Missouri Corrections official confirmed that Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who plead guilty to helping her boyfriend kill her abusive mother, was released from prison on parole on Thursday. Missouri Department of Corrections spokesperson Karen Pojmann said of the conditions of Blanchard’s release that “her original 10-year sentence started in June 2015, so, barring parole violations …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley attempts to clarify Civil War comments after backlash
On Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley attempted to clarify the remarks she made in which she failed to mention slavery as the cause of the Civil War. The former governor of South Carolina and ex-United Nations ambassador came under fire Wednesday night after a video of her exchange with a voter in New Hampshire …
‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun dead at 48 by apparent suicide
Lee Sun-kyun, star of the Academy-Award winning film ‘Parasite,’ has died at the age of 48. South Korean police confirmed the news on Wednesday, December 27, revealing that Lee was found dead in a parked car located in Seoul, after a search was underway when he was reported missing. Per law enforcement, Lee was found …
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Cardi B, LL Cool J added as performers on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’
ABC announced additional performers for the upcoming Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2024, taking place on Dec. 31st. Among the latest additions to the lineup are Cardi B, who is set to take the stage for a special performance from Miami; and LL Cool J, who will rock the stage from …
Special counsel Smith says Donald Trump should be barred from blaming others for Jan. 6 riot
Special counsel Jack Smith wrote in a court filing on Wednesday that Donald Trump shouldn’t be allowed to make “irrelevant” claims targeting President Joe Biden or say others are to blame for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during his federal election interference trial. The filing states: “Through public statements, filings and argument in hearings before …
Michigan Supreme Court rejects case to remove Donald Trump from 2024 ballot
On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court rejected an effort to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot in 2024. The order says the court declines to hear a case arguing that Trump should be left off of the state’s ballot because it is “not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed …
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Tom Smothers, one-half of The Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dies at age 86
Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. According to a statement from the National Comedy Center, Smothers died “following a recent battle with cancer.” A statement from Tom Smothers’ younger brother and professional partner, Dick Smothers, read that Tom passed away …
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Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together. Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is …
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FBI investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court after ban of Trump from state ballots
The FBI and police in Colorado are investigating threats against that state’s Supreme Court after they ruled that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March. The ruling has led to an increase in threats made against the justices, with the Denver Police Department increasing patrols around the homes of …
Apple pulls sale of newer Apple Watches after White House declines to veto ban
The White House declined to veto a ban on some Apple Watch imports, upholding the ruling won by a health company that accused Apple of patent infringement for copying its technology. The Office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement: “After careful consultations, Ambassador [Katherine] Tai decided not to reverse the ITC’s …
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