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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

White House UFC Showdown: Stars Miss the Party

President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC fight on the White House lawn, inviting 4, 300 guests including service members and celebrities. The event featured 14 fighters from around the globe battling in a cage, while the Marine Band and country star Zac Brown opened with the national

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Jun 15 2026ART

New Art Leader Takes Charge at Southeast Louisiana

Michael Eble has stepped into the role of head of visual arts and design at Southeast Louisiana University. Before this, he was assistant dean for the College of Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he managed collegewide communication and ran the Fletcher Hall Gallery. Eble also

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

A Star‑Studded Conversation: Michael J. Fox and Caleb Williams

Michael J. Fox, known worldwide for his roles in film and his work with Parkinson’s research, recently shared a surprising encounter with the Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback. During a podcast episode hosted by Chris Simms, Fox explained that just before the NFC Championship game he ran into the ac

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Trump Says New Israel, Iran Strikes Won’t Shake Peace Talks

President Trump claimed that fresh attacks from Israel and Iran would not derail his administration’s negotiations with Tehran, asserting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots. ” He has urged Israel to pause its operations in Lebanon so that a broader agreement wi

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

South Africa’s Plan to Stop Hate and Protect All

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his government will take stronger action against the groups responsible for xenophobic attacks, which have hurt South Africa’s image worldwide. The country has been dealing with violent protests that target immigrants from Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambiqu

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

When Sleep Becomes a Struggle: A Look at Michael Jackson's Late-Night Battle

Michael Jackson spent years trying to outsmart sleepless nights. Toward the end, even extreme doses of cough syrup couldn’t deliver the rest he craved. Reports from someone who saw him firsthand describe a night where Jackson downed enough syrup to knock out most people—but not him. He chugged two f

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

A housing boss steps into a high-stakes security role—without the background

President Trump has named Bill Pulte, a real estate regulator with no national security experience, to temporarily head the U. S. intelligence community. Pulte currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency and still holds that job while taking on the new role. His appointment replaces Tulsi Gabb

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look

President Donald Trump recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third in‑person medical exam in a little over a year. The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a memo stating that the former president is “in excellent health” and fully capable of performin

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Health Checks, Media Gaps: A Closer Look

President Donald Trump recently finished a routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He shared the good news on social media, thanking doctors and staff for a perfect result. The visit was his third in just over a year, part of the White House’s stated routine dental and medi

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Take the Ice: A New Docu‑Series About Vancouver’s Junior Hockey

Michael Bublé, the hit‑making singer from Burnaby, and Drew Scott, known for his home‑renovation shows, have joined forces to launch a six‑episode docu‑series on Prime Video. The series focuses on the Vancouver Giants, a junior hockey team in which both men hold ownership shares. The show follows t

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