ERIKA SWAYZE

Nov 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Bravo's Big Bash: Stars Shine Bright in Vegas

This weekend, Las Vegas became the epicenter of all things Bravo as BravoCon 2025 kicked off. Fans and stars alike gathered to celebrate their favorite shows and personalities. The event was a mix of exciting panels, heartfelt reunions, and dazzling fashion moments. Teresa Giudice and Kyle Richards were among the many familiar faces that made an appearance. They wer...

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Nov 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Behind the Scenes: Sinclair's Attempt to Mediate Kimmel's Apology

Sinclair Broadcast Group took a unique step after Jimmy Kimmel's brief suspension from ABC. They contacted Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, to see if she wanted an apology from the late-night host. This was a previously unreported detail. Erika Kirk shared this information in a preview of her interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters. The full interview was s...

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Vance Steps into Kirk's Shoes: A Night of Debate and Reflection

At the University of Mississippi, Vice President JD Vance took center stage, filling the shoes of the late Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a passionate conservative activist, was known for his energetic debates on college campuses. Vance recalled a phone call from Kirk, showing how their friendship was built on honest discussions, even when they disagreed. Vance spoke to a pack...

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Oct 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Trina Vega's Big Comeback on Netflix

Netflix is set to bring back a familiar face from the world of teen sitcoms. Daniella Monet will reprise her role as Trina Vega in a new series called Hollywood Arts. This show is a spin-off of the popular Nickelodeon series Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013. The new series will follow Trina as she returns to her old high school, Hollywood Arts, but this tim...

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Sep 16 2025CRIME

The Unraveling of a Tragic Event: DNA Ties and Political Tensions

In a shocking turn of events, DNA evidence has connected a 22-year-old suspect to the tragic shooting of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk. The FBI Director, Kash Patel, revealed that DNA found on a towel wrapped around a rifle near the crime scene matched that of Tyler Robinson. Additionally, DNA evidence linked Robinson to a screwdriver discovered on the r...

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Sep 06 2025EDUCATION

Where Are Your School Fees Really Going?

Big teacher groups are spending a lot of money. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have put nearly 100 million dollars into various projects. A group called Defending Education is questioning where this money is really going. Erika Sanzi, who leads outreach for Defending Education, says this cash isn't just for school supplies...

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Aug 02 2025POLITICS

Trump's Job Numbers Spat: What's Really Going On?

Trump's recent move to fire the top US labor market statistician has sparked a heated debate, even within his own party. The firing came after a report showing a significant slowdown in job growth, with only 73, 000 new jobs added in July—far below expectations. This news, combined with revised figures showing 258, 000 fewer jobs in the previous months and a slowdown...

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Jun 04 2025CRIME

The Downfall of a Legal Star

Tom Girardi, once a shining star in the legal world, has hit rock bottom. A federal judge handed down a sentence of seven years and three months in prison. Girardi was found guilty of stealing tens of millions of dollars from his clients. Many of these clients had suffered severe injuries or lost loved ones in accidents. On top of his prison sentence,...

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May 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

NBC's New Comedy: Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Team Up

A new comedy series is coming to NBC. It will star Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe. The show is called "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. " It is about a former football player who wants to fix his damaged reputation. This is not the first time Morgan and Radcliffe have worked together on a project. They were both in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Rev...

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

New Face Joins West Aurora School Board

The West Aurora School District board recently welcomed a new member. Megan Jones, who works as a manager in the Adult Education Department at Waubonsee Community College, was chosen to take over the spot left empty by Thomas St. Jules. St. Jules decided to step down in March. He had been serving his second term on the board since 2019. His departure came after he wa...

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