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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Love and Breakups: Mellencamp and Arroyave's Surprising Split

Just a week before Teddi Mellencamp announced her divorce, she and her husband Edwin Arroyave were seen being pretty lovey-dovey at a charity event. They even shared some sweet pictures on Instagram. This might seem weird, right? Like, how can you be so close one day and then decide to split the nex

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Actor James Van Der Beek Shares His Colorectal Cancer Journey

In a surprising turn of events, James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, has opened up about his battle with colorectal cancer. This type of cancer affects the large intestine and digestion, with men having a lifetime risk of 1 in 23. Van Der Beek shared that he has been privately d

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Nov 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gucci's Modern Glamour: A Night of Art, Fashion, and Music

Last night's LACMA Art+Film Gala, sponsored by Gucci, raised a record $6. 4 million. Unlike the Academy Museum Gala last month, which favored Old Hollywood style, LACMA encouraged a more modern take on glamour. Bright green outfits (think Kaia Gerber and Gabriella Kaefa-Johnson) and white suits for

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Two Long Island Teams Join Forces Against Hunger

This holiday season, two sports teams from Long Island are stepping up to help their community. The Strong Island roller derby team and the Long Island Nets basketball team are teaming up with Long Island Cares, a local food bank. The Nets are planning to collect food at three home games in early No

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Tennessee Cops Face Heat After Beating Man Accused of Killing Med Student

A troubling video has surfaced online, showing Tennessee cops beating up a man suspected of killing a medical student. The man, identified as Jackson Hopper, 24, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, 22, at a charity walk in Memphis. After a high-speed chase, officers flipped

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo: A World Tour on One Tank

Fancy a wild adventure without leaving town? The Baton Rouge Zoo, managed by BREC, has been through a major makeover recently. Over the past three years, they've added seven new exhibits and renovated eleven others. The zoo's director, Jim Fleshman, explains that the changes aim to improve both visi

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Containers Spell 'HOPE' for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are finding unique ways to show support. One creative effort comes from DP World at the Port of Southampton. Employees there used 21 bright magenta containers from Ocean Network Express to spell out the word "HOPE, " adding a pink ribbon to hig

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Tragic End to a Charitable Day

A Tennessee medical student, Ellie Claire Young, was tragically killed at a cancer charity walk. The 22-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, who then led police on a dangerous car chase across multiple counties. The incident happened on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis duri

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Business Owner Gives Back to Hurricane Victims

Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich belie

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spooky Night Returns: Commack's Halloween House is Back

Get ready for a scary good time! Commack's beloved Halloween house, the Peppermint Chop Shop, is making a comeback on October 26 and 31. This isn't just any Halloween event; it's a chance to scare, laugh, and raise money for a great cause. The McMahon-Alesi family is behind the magic, and they're pu

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