Joseph Allen
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Politics
Trump's Nominee for Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino Has a History of Questionable Comments
Bongino has made controversial comments throughout his public career. FYI
People Around the Country Are Confused by Strange Deposits in Their Bank Account
TPG Products is a third party that might get involved in your tax return. Television
Joy Reid's MSNBC Show Has Been Canceled in a Significant Shakeup for the Network
Joy Reid's firing from MSNBC was shocking to her many fans. Sports
Former Wide Receiver Steve Smith Sr. Is Allegedly Having an Affair With a Married Woman
The allegations come from an X account that had plenty of receipts. Sports
Victor Wembanyama's Net Worth Is Only Going to Grow in the Years Ahead
Wemby's tidy net worth could grow if he becomes an even bigger star. Politics
FBI Director Kash Patel Has Not Emphasized Religion in His Public Career
Kash Patel is a practicing Hindu, but does not emphasize that stance in public. Politics
Elon Musk Wielded a Chainsaw Onstage at CPAC — What Did He Do That For?
The chainsaw's size and shape might also have something to do with it, but we'll leave that bit up to Freud. Human Interest
Elon Musk Has Tweeted out Plenty of Wild Stuff, but Not Every Post of His Is Real
It's not crazy to think that Musk tweeted it, but he didn't. Human Interest
The Orange Broken Heart Emoji Is a Memorial to a Family of Israeli Hostages
The orange broken heart refers to a specific Israeli hostage family. Entertainment
Ariana Grande's Skin Tone and Thin Frame Have Some People Worried About Her Health
Ariana Grande's health has been a topic for basically her entire career. Politics
Donald Trump Is Now Calling Himself a King, Which Is Definitely a Good Sign
Donald Trump's "long live the king" post has some wondering what the president meant. Sports
The 2025 UEFA Champions League Draw Is Fast Approaching, but How Does It Work?
The Champions League draw is just around the corner and will be pivotal for the tournament. FYI
Donald Trump Has Announced an End to Congestion Pricing, but What Is It?
Congestion pricing has been effective in New York, but Donald Trump is trying to kill it. FYI
An Asteroid Wouldn't Have to Be a Certain Size to Totally Destroy the Planet
It wouldn't take an asteroid all that big to wipe out life on the planet. Human Interest
Elon Musk Certainly Thinks He's a Genius, but Is That Actually the Case?
Musk's genius doesn't mean he's equipped to run the federal government. Human Interest
Elon Musk Has Been Seen Rocking Several Necklaces, but What Does Each Represent?
Elon Musk has worn several different necklaces over the past few years. Entertainment
A$AP Rocky's Lawyer Joe Tacopina Got His Client Acquitted of Serious Charges
The rapper's lawyer has represented some high profile clients over the course of his career. Celebrity
Celebrity Stylist Graham Nation Was Married to a High-Profile Makeup Artist
Graham Nation's partner has a six-month-old child to take care of following his death. Politics
What Does 50501 Mean? About the Movement That's Been Protesting All Over the United States
The 50501 movement spurred protests across the country. Politics
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Makes a Respectable Salary from the State
Hochul's salary is coming entirely from New York State. Human Interest
A Documentary on Gabby Petito Has Some Wanting to Learn More About Her Family
Gabby Petito had six siblings and half-siblings, and she was the oldest. Politics
Elon Musk Is Now Going After a Blind Person Who Went After DOGE in Public
Elon Musk is coming after the blind and everyone else on X (formerly Twitter). Music
Mexican Singer-Songwriter Paquita La del Barrio Has Died at the Age of 77
The singer was best known for feminist anthems about failed relationships. Sports
Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon’s Marriage Has Been Affected by His Ongoing Legal Issues
Vince and Linda McMahon married in 1966 and have two children, Stephanie and Shane McMahon. Television
Only Two 'Saturday Night Live' Hosts Have Committed Murder, but Which Two?
There are several candidates, although none who have been found guilty. Human Interest
Was One of Elon Musk's Recent Twitter Posts a White Supremacist Dog Whistle?
Elon Musk's 14 flags post points toward a dark strain of American thought. Politics
Ilhan Omar Is One of the Poorest People in Congress, and She's OK With That
She is still paying off her student loans in spite of her work in Congress. Entertainment
Joaquin Phoenix Is a Secular Jew, but He Has a Pretty Complicated Religious History
Phoenix was one of the signatories on a letter from Jewish people condemning Trump's comments about Gaza. Influencers
Indy Blue Said That 2024 "Broke" Her, Leading Some to Wonder What Happened
Indy Blue is no longer affiliated with the clothing brand she founded. Human Interest
Elon Musk's Son Has An Unusual Name — Here's How to Pronounce It
Elon Musk's son has a highly unusual name, but pronouncing it isn't that challenging. Politics
The World's Richest Man Is Apparently Sleeping on the Floor of the DOGE Office
Elon Musk is having a very normal time working for the federal government. Why do you ask? Politics
Linda McMahon Could be Confirmed as Secretary of Education as Soon as Next Week
Linda McMahon might not have a job for that long if Trump's plans come to fruition. Human Interest
Elon Musk's Brother Kimbal Is a Successful Entrepreneur in His Own Right
Elon Musk's brother took a different course through life than he did. Sports
A Moment When Patrick Mahomes Seemed to Snub Samaje Perine Has Gone Viral Online
The viral video has some suggesting that Mahomes is not a great leader. Politics
The Pope Has Refuted J.D. Vance's Theological Justification for Deportations
The pope's letter suggests that Vance might not understand his own religion. Entertainment
Reporting Suggests That Wendy Williams is "Locked Up" in an Assisted Living Facility
The reporting suggests that Wendy might have been misdiagnosed. Influencers
Indian Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia Is Facing Backlash, but What Did He Say?
Ranveer Allahbadia is facing enormous backlash over a joke he made on a podcast. Politics
Jordan's King Abdullah II Blinks a Lot in Public, Leading Some to Wonder Why
King Abullah's blinking caught some people's attention. Movies
'Captain America: Brave New World' Has at Least One Post-Credits Scene
The post-credits scene offers a hint at what's to come in the MCU. Television
Ainsley Earhardt Is Not on 'Fox & Friends' This Week — Why?
She didn't post any explanation for her absence on social media. Human Interest
Elon Musk Is Always Carrying His Son Around With Him, but Why Does He Do That?
Elon Musk's son is always around, but he's never explained why. Music
Kendrick Lamar's "40 Acres and a Mule" Reference Was All About Reparations
Kendrick Lamar's reference is a reminder of all the injustice Black people have suffered. Television
Dan Abrams Ended His NewsNation Show, but Is Staying With the Network
Dan Abrams still has plenty of tv obligations even after leaving his NewsNation show. Politics
Trump Has Pardoned Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich — But Why?
The former Illinois governor has been cozying up to Donald Trump in recent days. Sports
Serena Williams's Sister Yetunde Price Was Shot in the Head by a Gang Member
The tennis phenom faced some criticism for doing the Crip Walk at the Super Bowl. FYI
Google Maps Is Calling It the Gulf of America Now, but Why Did They Make the Change?
The name change is based on Google's policy of aligning with the U.S. government. Sports
Jalen Hurts Has a Super Bowl Ring, but Does the Eagles Quarterback Have a Wedding Ring?
The quarterback might be getting married during the offseason. Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Stylist Ashley Avignone Met Through a Mutual Famous Friend
Ashley Avignone has been one of Taylor Swift's closest friends for more than a decade. Music
Explaining the "A Minor" Pun in Kendrick Lamar's Mega-Hit 'Not Like Us'
Kendrick Lamar's signature song has a line that has quickly become iconic. Music
Kendrick Lamar's Political Views Have Always Been Part of His Music
Kendrick has always been political, but he doesn't usually endorse candidates.