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Shocking video captured the fatal moment a young woman fell from a bridge during a rope jump in Brazil after, authorities say, the safety cord was not attached. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a…
Rosie O’Donnell has posted an emotional update after making a trip to see her daughter in prison. In a June 13 Instagram post, O’Donnell said she had visited her daughter Chelsea in prison and described the meeting as emotional, reflective,…
Ahead of Donald Trump’s UFC-themed birthday celebration at the White House on Sunday, June 14, a new poll suggests many Americans are not on board with the idea. Trump is turning 80 on the same day the White House is…
A psychologist has shed light on what is known as an ‘elimination murder’ as Netflix brings renewed attention to the shocking crimes of Taylor Parker in a new documentary. Maternal Instinct, which premiered on Netflix in 2026, revisits the October…
Melinda French Gates has spoken about how she intends to use the vast wealth she received after her divorce from Bill Gates, outlining a major focus on women’s health and the wider rollback of women’s rights. The comments come as…
Kristen Welker has described what Donald Trump told her after abruptly ending their interview. Trump has long been known for lashing out at reporters and news organizations, especially when he is challenged. Over the years, he has repeatedly attacked coverage…
Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday, June 14, a milestone birthday that he has made clear he is not exactly eager to celebrate. The date also coincides with Flag Day and the 251st birthday of the U.S. Army, giving the…
The US has opened its World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, and several members of the squad are earning sizeable salaries away from international duty. The team began the tournament with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, June…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have only just got underway, but one live TV exchange has already caused a stir after Alexi Lalas left his fellow Fox panelists visibly stunned with a remark about James Corden. Lalas appeared on…
Melinda French Gates has spoken candidly about the effect meeting Jeffrey Epstein had on her, saying the encounter left her shaken and contributed to nightmares. Discussing the encounter, she said it left a lasting impression and described Epstein as ‘evil’.…
Most people have slipped into a little passive aggression in workplace emails at some point. But experts say there’s one common expression you may want to drop if you’re hoping to keep things smooth with colleagues. As remote and hybrid…
Faculty members at UC Berkeley say they have scaled back some coursework because many students are finding it harder to manage the reading load. In several humanities classes at the California university, assigned reading has reportedly been trimmed down, reflecting…
Southwest Airlines has opened an investigation after two of its aircraft made contact at Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport. The incident came to wider attention after a passenger shared a photo on X that appeared to show a jet…
Adam Montgomery, the father of Harmony Montgomery, has had his murder conviction thrown out by the New Hampshire Supreme Court after the state’s highest court ruled on June 11, 2026 that a crucial trial error denied him a fair hearing…
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a new phase more than four months after she disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, as an anonymous tip led volunteer crews to an area…
Donald Trump is not expected to attend the United States’ opening game of the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now underway across the US, Mexico, and Canada, with the expanded tournament featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.…