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Jason Bateman has opened up about a wild night in Monaco that ended with his arrest for being “drunk and disorderly,” and reflected on the person who ultimately pushed him toward sobriety. Speaking on his Smartless podcast, the actor looked…
A former flight attendant has shared why black socks may be a poor choice for air travel. Choosing what to wear to the airport can be surprisingly complicated. Alongside deciding what belongs in your suitcase, travellers are often told to…
Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, travelers are now met with an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat rising nearly 66 feet above the landscape. The figure, which looms over the small…
An Italian chef has warned travelers to be wary of one popular feature outside pasta restaurants, arguing that it is often a clear sign of a ‘tourist trap’. For many visitors, a trip to cities such as Rome or Milan…
Federal authorities have arrested a Tennessee man accused of making online threats to kill President Donald Trump, along with several senior law enforcement officials. Garry Lee Williams, 44, of Knoxville, was taken into custody by the FBI on July 16,…
Parents flying with children this summer are being advised to think twice before packing popular squishy toys in hand luggage, amid concerns they could create delays and confusion at TSA checkpoints. For many families, getting through airport security is one…
Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party vowed on Monday to continue their protests against the government despite a heavy-handed police crackdown that injured numerous demonstrators during an attempt to march on Parliament in New Delhi. Police fired…
TikTok creator Clavicular is known for his ‘looksmaxxing’ videos, as well as for courting controversy through both his travel plans and public comments. The 20-year-old, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is one of the more prominent faces of…
Randall Wallace, the Oscar-nominated writer behind Braveheart, has shared the stark warning Mel Gibson gave him before the pair started work on the long-gestating sequel to The Passion of the Christ. During an appearance on Raymond Arroyo’s Arroyo Grande podcast,…
A piece of cinematic history has sold for a record-breaking price, as the lightsaber wielded by Mark Hamill in one of the most pivotal moments in Star Wars lore has found a new owner. The iconic prop, used during the…
— A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket purchased for just $3.07 at a Goodwill outlet store has become one of the most remarkable thrift store finds in recent memory after experts authenticated it as game-worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.…
In a significant constitutional test of government power, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that pits an elderly Alaskan pilot’s fight to keep his aircraft against the state’s effort to seize it over a single six-pack…
Kelly Clarkson had her Las Vegas audience in stitches this weekend after interrupting her residency set to recount an extremely personal and painfully funny health scare that unfolded after one of her shows. During a performance at the Colosseum at…
Sophia Maddox, a descendant of one of America’s most notorious murderers, has spoken about the lasting effect the revelation has had on her life after learning she was his granddaughter. Maddox’s world shifted in 2022 following what at first seemed…
A body language specialist has pointed to the moment Lionel Messi met Donald Trump at the World Cup final, saying the exchange created an unexpectedly awkward scene — especially for the US president. The final on Sunday featured several tense…
With the World Cup final still scoreless after 90 minutes, some viewers shifted their focus away from the action and onto Melania Trump, with social media users claiming there was something “odd” about her appearance. Melania attended the match alongside…