Joseph Allen
Freelance WriterLocation: New YorkEducation: University of RochesterJoe Allen is a freelance writer covering entertainment, politics, and sports for Distractify. In his free time, he likes to hunt down Criterion discs.
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Australian Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Died As the Result of a 'Tragic Accident'
Jemma Stapleton was one of the top sprinters in all of Australia.
The NY Knicks Just Completed the Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals History
No team had ever won an NBA Finals game when trailing by 29 points.
Karmelo Anthony's Conviction Has Been Controversial All Over the Country — Here's Why
Karmelo Anthony's jury was all white.
Brendan Sorsby Won an Injunction That Will Let Him Play for Texas Tech This Year
Sorsby admitted to placing multiple bets on college football games.
Chicago Bulls Legend Stacey King's Death at 59 Years Old Has Shocked NBA Fans
"He made watching the Bulls, no matter good season or bad so much fun."
CBS Has Denied Reports That Joe Rogan Is Replacing Anderson Cooper on '60 Minutes'
Rumors have been circulating online that Joe Rogan will replace Anderson Cooper as a correspondent on '60 Minutes,' but is that actually true?
A 20-Year-Old Auburn Student Went Missing During a Family Trip to Japan
“He has a heart of gold, and we all want him to come back safely.”
Scott Pelley Was Fired From '60 Minutes' a Day After Confronting His New Boss
The long-time correspondent made plenty of noise on his way out the door.
A Judge Has Ruled that Protesters Can Use a Flag That Says 8647 on It
The ruling could have implications for the prosecution of James Comey.
Trump's Name Was Ordered to Be Removed From the Kennedy Center By a Judge
The judicial order comes after the board voted to put his name on it last year.
The Treasury Department Is Preparing a 250 Dollar Bill With Trump's Face on It
The president could be the first living person with their face on currency in more than 150 years.
Dean's Hatred of Hunter on 'Off Campus' Has Even Book Readers Confused
The hatred is new to even those who read the books.
Trump Chose Loyalty Over Electability in the Republican Texas Senate Runoff
Paxton will be part of a hotly contested race headed into the fall.
[SPOILER] Had a Strange Expression on His Face When He Died in 'Euphoria'
Nate's death was as grisly as you might imagine it would have been.
A Guest on Fox News Has Gone Viral for Appearing to Wear a Realistic Face Mask
There's a pretty weird shadow around his neck.
Vanessa Trump Announced That She Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Vanessa Trump is one of the less public-facing members of the president's family.
Jon Stewart Surprised Stephen Colbert With a Gift in His Final Week of Shows
Jon Stewart's gift for Stephen Colbert was designed to prep him for retirement.
Former O.J. Simpson Witness Mark Fuhrman Died After Dealing With Cancer
Fuhrman's testimony was a key moment in the O.J. Simpson trial.
Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's Second NBA MVP Has Many Wondering Who Votes for the Award
SGA received 83 of 100 possible first place votes.
Trevor Lawrence Appears to Have Really Cut Off His Signature Long Locks
"AI could never."
People Are Questioning Kash Patel’s Snorkeling Trip at Pearl Harbor
Patel took advantage of his time in Hawaii to do a "VIP snorkel" at the site.
Instagram New Instants Feature Is Designed to Let Users Get More Real — How It Works!
Instagram Instants are designed to let you be a little less filtered.
The Chinese Nickname for President Trump Is Unsurprisingly Pretty Mean
It's meant to be taken a little bit ironically.
Alligator Alcatraz Is Closing After Just a Year in Operation in Florida
The facility cost the state of Florida more than $1 billion.
Donald Trump Posted an Image of Himself on the 100 Dollar Bill, but Is He Serious?
Donald Trump has made multiple efforts to get himself onto currency.
A World Game Show Is Coming from NBC, but How Will the Show Actually Work?
The Wordle game show will have to tweak the famous game's formula.
Bears Free Agent Squirrel White Is Retiring Just 16 Days Into His NFL Career
Squirrel White's retirement is confusing for Bears fans everywhere.
Caitlin Clark's Politics Have Always Been More Ambiguous Than Fans Would Like
Cailin Clark's politics have never been central to her identity.
Robert Irwin Said He Was "Death-Rolled" by a Crocodile During a Violent Encounter
Robert Irwin's crocodile accident speaks to his continued interactions with wildlife.
Canvas Is Under Attack Just as Schools Across the Country Start Winding Down
ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claims to have attacked the school platform Canvas, leading many to wonder why they decided to do that.
Stephen Colbert's Replacement on CBS Is Going to Change What the Time Slot Is For
Stephen has already reached to out to the host of the show that will replace his.
Kash Patel’s Bourbon Brand Is Creating New Problems for the FBI Director
"The bottles in question are part of a tradition in the FBI that started well over a decade ago..."
Kyle Rittenhouse Got a Spider Bite That Sent Him to the Hospital
While spider bites can be serious, this one doesn't appear to have changed who Kyle is in the slightest.
Marco Rubio's Four Children Are All Grown Up Now, but Mostly Out of the Limelight
Marco Rubio's four kids are all adults now.
Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered a Gruesome Injury During the Lakers Loss to the Thunder
The injury garnered some strong reactions from the Thunder bench.
A Secret Service Agent Was Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Florida
“The victim advised they immediately entered their room because she was in fear for her life."
The Alberta Separatist Movement Wants Alberta to Leave the Rest of Canada Behind
The efforts to separate from Canada have led to plans for a referendum.
Did Elizabeth Warren Sell Spirit Airlines Stock Right Before the Company Collapsed?
Warren has spoken publicly about Spirit multiple times over the years.
Rudy Giuliani Has Been Hospitalized — Here's What We Know About the Former Mayor of New York
The former New York mayor was hospitalized last year after a car accident.
Olivia Rodrigo's Latest Tour Will Cost You Unless You Get a $20 Ticket
Olivia will again offer some fans a chance at $20 tickets.
Taylor Swift Now-Deleted Countdown Clock Has Fans Speculating Wildly
The countdown clock was only live on the website for 10 minutes.
Ving Rhames Collapsed in a Restaurant, Leading Many to Worry About His Health
Ving Rhames's public collapse has some fans concerned.
David Allan Coe's Racist Songs Are a Huge Part of the Country Singer's Career
David Allan Coe's racism was a big part of his career.
Helena Bonham Carter Was Replaced by Laura Dern in 'The White Lotus' Season 4
The cast change appears to have stemmed from creative differences.
Former FBI Director James Comey Has Been Indicted, Apparently Over an Instagram Post
Comey's seashell post is the basis for claims he threatened the president.
The President Is Calling on ABC to Fire Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel (Again)
This is not the first time Kimmel has come under fire from the administration.
Jimmy Kimmel's Joke About Melania Happened Days Before the Assassination Attempt
Jimmy Kimmel's joke about the First Lady wasn't a "call to violence."
Ben Sasse's Religious Beliefs Are Central to How He's Viewing the End of His Life
For Senator Ben Sasse is dying of cancer, and he's speaking openly about religion, politics, and how faith has informed his journey.
Nate Got Beat up on His Wedding Day on 'Euphoria' in Pretty Brutal Fashion
Nate and Cassie's wedding ended in the way it was always going to.
Jamie Ding Has Earned Almost $1 Million on 'Jeopardy!,' but How Will He Spend It?
Jamie Ding's obsession with orange is part of his earnings plans.