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Hollywood premieres and events canceled amid wildfires
The Los Angeles wildfires are disrupting daily life and forcing Hollywood to make significant adjustments. Several high-profile premieres and events have been canceled or postponed as the fires continue to spread. Studios are prioritizing safety over spectacle. According to Variety, Jennifer Lopez’s “Unstoppable” had a grand Hollywood premiere this week. However, the studio postponed the… -
More US adults say immigration a top issue compared to last year: Poll
More U.S. adults now believe immigration is a top issue, compared to last year, according to a new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. In the December survey, respondents were asked to list up to five issues they believe should be federal priorities in 2025. 47% of respondents, including 69%… -
Wildfire breaks out in Southern California, mandatory evacuations issued
A fast-moving wildfire erupted Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Pacific Palisades, roughly 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Residents have been issued mandatory evacuations as firefighters battle the flames in steep, rugged terrain. The Palisades Fire, fueled by a strong windstorm and ongoing drought, broke out near a neighborhood between Santa Monica and Malibu.… -
Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police
Las Vegas police said Tuesday, Jan. 7, that the attacker who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel used the generative artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to plan the attack. An investigation into 37-year-old former soldier Matthew Livelsberger found his ChatGPT search history included questions about firearms and explosives. Authorities said Livelsberger looked for… -
Production underway on $40M Melania Trump documentary from Amazon
Amazon says filming is underway for a $40 million documentary chronicling the life of incoming first lady, Melania Trump. The documentary, due to stream on Prime Video in mid-2025, will reportedly offer an “unprecedented” perspective on her life. The announcement follows a recent meeting between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and President-elect Donald Trump at Trump’s… -
Johnny Depp, Kelly Rowland and Reba warn fans about AI scammers
Scammers are posing as celebrities to trick fans out of their money. Johnny Depp, Kelly Rowland and Reba McEntire have recently warned their supporters about the alarming trend. Stars are urging fans to stay vigilant, especially as scammers use advanced technology and artificial intelligence to make their impersonations more convincing. Johnny Depp issues warning Depp… -
Trump vows to pardon January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of 2nd term
President-elect Donald Trump promises to pardon Jan. 6 rioters in the “first hour” of his second term. The U.S. Constitution allows the president to grant pardons for federal offenses except in cases of impeachment. On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential… -
Zuckerberg appoints UFC boss and Trump ally Dana White to Meta Board
Meta is once again signaling its closeness to President-elect Donald Trump by appointing Trump ally and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes a week after the company named a former Republican political staffer as its head of policy and less than a month after it donated $1… -
Trump seeks immunity in Jan. 6 lawsuit filed by police officers
President-elect Donald Trump is seeking to apply for immunity in a lawsuit filed against him by seven police officers who were injured during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Newsweek reports. A lawyer representing the plaintiffs told Newsweek that Trump plans to apply for presidential immunity this month. Presidential immunity refers to the… -
Minnesota Democrats threaten to stay home to protect tie in state House
On Election Day, Minnesota voters split the state House evenly, with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats winning their races. The two parties reached a power-sharing agreement to share committee control. But with one Democratic legislator legally unable to take his seat, Republicans say they’re ready to use their majority and elect a Republican speaker. Democrats,… -
Louisiana man dies after contracting bird flu, marking first US death
A Louisiana man died Monday, Jan. 6, after contracting the H5N1 bird flu, making him the first person in the United States to die from the virus. The 65-year-old’s passing comes after the CDC confirmed he was the only known severe case of H5N1 in the country. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed that… -
2025 Golden Globes: standout wins, snubs and viral moments
Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered Sunday, Jan. 5, for the 2025 Golden Globes. The night brought not only surprise wins and emotional speeches but also viral moments that continue to trend. Ariana DeBose opened the night with an unexpected teleprompter glitch meant for host Nikki Glaser. True to her Broadway roots, DeBose turned the slip-up into… -
17-year-old Englishman is youngest World Dart Championship winner
Luke Littler, a 17-year-old from England, won the World Dart Championships on Friday, Jan. 3, 7 sets to 3 over Michael Van Gerwen from the Netherlands. In the process, Littler became the youngest to win the title, surpassing Van Gerwen’s mark set in 2014 at the age of 24. Littler screamed and was soon in…