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Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Thriller Binge With Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning’s name rings a bell for many who enjoy gripping dramas. She has been part of several successful thrillers on major streaming platforms, and her latest role keeps the excitement alive. The series in question is a crime‑packed show that first aired on TNT at the start of 2018. It dra

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Feb 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Weight and Insurance: A Model’s Shocked Story

A 40‑year‑old plus‑size model recently shared that a major insurance company rejected her application for life coverage because of her weight. In a video posted to TikTok, she explained that the decision was based on her being over 300 pounds and only 5‑foot‑3. She joked that she had assumed her hea

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Men in Their 50s May Feel Older Because of “Forever Chemicals”

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are called “forever chemicals” because they linger in the body for many years. A new study looked at how these substances might make men feel older than their calendar age. The researchers found that the link between PFAS levels in the blood an

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Prison Plan Sparks GOP Rift

The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

World Economic Forum Leader Steps Down After Epstein Connection

The chief of the World Economic Forum announced his resignation after an independent probe revealed that he had maintained contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s conviction. The investigation, conducted by the Forum itself, found no new problems beyond what had a

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Movie That Got Its Own Laugh

In 1982, a film hit the big screen that many people still talk about because it is so oddly entertaining. The movie came out the same day as a famous alien story, but it did not do well at first. Audiences later saw that the film was a fun, silly adventure that people could enjoy for its humor and s

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Cuba Stands Firm Against Foreign Threats

The island nation has declared it will protect itself from any hostile acts that aim to shake its independence. Cuban leader Miguel Diaz‑Canel took to social media to stress that the country will not back down if it faces “terrorist or mercenary” attacks. This statement followed a recent incident wh

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Stories Take Center Stage at SXSW Summit

Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Witness Returns to Court in Kouri Richins Murder Case

A crime‑scene tech named Chelsea Gipson stepped back onto the witness stand to share details about evidence gathered at Kouri Richins’ house. The judge had a scheduling clash, so the day’s session was paused for an hour, then extended. Afterward, jurors were excused and Gipson was told she would spe

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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