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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Skip Trump’s Big UFC Bash

The president’s big birthday event is looking almost empty. A‑list stars that were supposed to show up for the UFC fight are saying no. Dana White, who runs the UFC, said that people like Adam Sandler, Guy Ritchie, Tom Brady, Jared Leto, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson and Mario Lopez were invit

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Jun 06 2026SPORTS

College baseball teams skip games because of a confusing ranking system

Every year, college baseball teams face a tough choice when scheduling late-season games. A hidden ranking called RPI decides which teams make the tournament, but it works in strange ways. If a strong team beats a weak opponent, it barely helps their RPI. But if they lose to that same team, their RP

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

NBC Shows Ending or Cancelled in 2026

Nbc is finalising its schedule for the next year. That plan means several programmes will stop airing soon. Eight shows have been confirmed as not returning. One drama, “The Hunting Party, ” ended after two seasons. Its producer hopes another channel or streaming site will pick it up.

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When music clashes with politics on the road

Artists sometimes turn into lightning rods for opinions that fans didn’t sign up to hear. During one stop of Kid Cudi’s Rebel Rangers Tour in Dallas, singer M. I. A. decided to share her political views with the crowd. She mentioned endorsing Donald Trump in 2024 and called herself a Republican vote

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Frankie Valli Pulls Out of 2026 Tour to Prioritize Health

Frankie Valli, the iconic vocalist who first rose to fame in the 1960s, has decided not to finish his current tour. The 92‑year‑old announced the change on Instagram, explaining that he needed to step back for his well‑being. He apologized to fans who had bought tickets, promising a return once he f

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Artists pull out of Washington concert series linked to political event

A lineup of musicians planned to perform at a summer concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , has seen several high-profile exits just days before the event was set to begin. The Freedom 250 series, which runs from June 25 to July 10, was advertised as a celebration of American cul

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thunderbirds Show Skipped, Fans Left Watching the Sky

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s famed flying team, were set to wow Colorado Springs after graduation. But bad weather cut the event short, leaving many eager spectators disappointed. Officials announced the cancellation just before noon. They kept only a brief flyover and one jet’s pass over the

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Phages Turn Bacteria Into Better Movers

Bacteria move thanks to tiny whip‑like structures called flagella, and those whips also catch the eye of the host’s immune system. Scientists found that certain viruses that live inside bacteria can tweak how these flagella are built by using special RNA‑controlled proteins called TldR. A human‑d

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Acorns Back to the Lab

A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Shows That Ended Too Soon

The world of science‑fiction television is full of series that promise big adventures but stop before the story finishes. Some long‑running dramas stretch for many seasons, while others vanish after just a few episodes. The ones that earn critical praise and fan devotion are often the first to be ca

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