Police in Santa Fe, New Mexico say that an investigation is underway after Oscar award-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead alongside one of their dogs in their Santa Fe residence. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office said in a statement when news first broke of …
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Police investigate ‘suspicious’ deaths of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa found in their Santa Fe home
Police in Santa Fe, New Mexico say that an investigation is underway after Oscar award-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead alongside one of their dogs in their Santa Fe residence. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office said in a statement when news first broke of …
Pres. Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico will take effect March 4
President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that 25% tariffs will go into effect on goods made by Canada and Mexico on March 4. Trump said in a Truth Social post: “Drugs are still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels. A large percentage of these Drugs, much of …
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Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and more to perform at 2025 Oscars
Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK’s LISA, Queen Latifah and Raye are all scheduled to perform at the 2025 Oscars, taking place live on Sunday, March 2 from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Erivo and Grande are Oscar nominees for their roles in Wicked, which received a total of 10 nominations. The other …
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Death of unvaccinated Texas child is first U.S. fatality from measles outbreak in a decade
State and local health officials announced Wednesday that an unvaccinated school-aged child who was hospitalized with measles has died from the illness in West Texas. It is the first U.S. death reported from a measles outbreak since 2015. In a press release, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said the child was hospitalized …
National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 over chat tool messages
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fired more than 100 intelligence officers from 15 agencies for using a government chat platform for discussions that included topics like polyamory, gender transition surgery and politics. In a post on X, the National Security Agency said it was “aware of posts that appear to show inappropriate discussions” …
‘Gossip Girl’, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at age 39
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39. The New York Post first broke the news of Trachtenberg’s death. The actress’ rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday morning: “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details …
Lady Gaga, Shane Gillis, Tate McRae returning to ‘SNL’ in March
Saturday Night Live will return to its normal programming and has announced the hosts and musical guests for its first two episodes of March Comedian Shane Gillis will return as host for the second time on the March 1 episode, with Tate McRae to perform as musical guest (also for the second time); and Lady …
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Missouri woman pleads guilty in connection with scheme to steal Graceland
A Missouri woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges in connection with what prosecutors called a “brazen” attempt to fraudulently put Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate up for auction. Lisa Jeanine Findley is accused of concocting a plot to defraud Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property, before a judge …
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Supreme Court grants new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, in light of allegations that the state withheld evidence related to its main witness. The ruling is a major win for Glossip, whose conviction in the 1997 murder-for-hire plot of Barry Van Treese has been called into question …
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