Joseph Allen
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President Trump Is Tearing Down the East Wing, but What Was It Originally For?
The East Wing renovations have some people pretty upset. Entertainment
The Death of Chinese Actor Yu Menglong Has Led to Loads of Conspiracy Theories
Yu Menglong's death has caused a major conspiracy wave online. Influencers
TikTok Comedian Steve Bridges Died Suddenly at 41, and Apparently in His Sleep
Steve Bridges had more than 2 million followers on TikTok. Politics
Karoline Leavitt's Husband Nicholas Riccio Has a Pretty Substantial Net Worth
Nicholas Riccio wasn't always as wealthy as he is now. Politics
Rumors That David Muir Is Suing Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Are Swirling
Did David Muir really sue the Press Secretary? Politics
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Apparently Told a Reporter "Your Mom"
The White House press secretary got a little snippy with reporters. Politics
Trump's Plans to Build an 'Arc de Trump' Are in Line With a Lifelong Obsession
There's plenty we still don't know about the arch, like how long it will take to build, or even exactly what it will look like. Television
Isaac Hayes's Son Says His Father's Management Forced Him off of 'South Park'
Isaac Hayes's departure from the show was controversial at the time. Sports
Malcolm Brogdon Is Retiring From the NBA, but What Is His Current Net Worth?
Malcolm Brogdon made more than $130 million over the course of his career. Politics
Congress Continues to Get Paid During a Shutdown, Even Though They're Responsible
Congress and the president keep getting paid regardless of circumstances. Politics
President Trump's "Reverse Bathtub" Speech Has Some People Deeply Confused
It's not totally clear what reverse bathtubs even are. Politics
The 'I've Had It' Podcast Had Tense Exchanges With Cory Booker Over Charles Kushner
The interview featured a couple of tense exchanges. Politics
Trump Awarded Charlie Kirk With the Medal of Freedom, but Why Did He Do That?
Charlie Kirk's Medal of Freedom was awarded posthumously. Politics
Bobby Walker's Controversial Text Messages Have Become a National News Story
Bobby Walker is one of several young Republicans accused of sending offensive private messages. Entertainment
Winnie Akoury From Kiss 108 Is No Longer With the Station, but What Happened?
Winnie has addressed her departure on Instagram. Sports
Dean Wilson Just Had the 'Toughest Weekend' of His Life — What Happened?
Dean Wilson dealt with a major loss over the weekend. Entertainment
George C. Scott Refused His Oscar Because He Didn't Like Competing With Actors
Scott preferred stage acting to screen acting. Politics
Charlie Kirk Day Is Being Celebrated on October 14, but What Does That Mean?
Charlie Kirk Day is not going to cause any bank closures. Politics
Mitt Romney's Sister-in-Law Was Found Dead Near a Parking Garage in California
Mitt Romney's sister-in-law was found dead, but no foul play is currently suspected. Entertainment
Turning Point USA Is Hosting an "All-American" Super Bowl Halftime Show — Who's Performing?
"I really hope Kid Rock performs at the Turning Point USA Halftime extravaganza." Sports
FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Was Shot in the Back of the Head — But Survived
“Ethan has a long journey ahead of him." Celebrity Relationships
'Matlock' Star David Del Rio’s Wife Breaks Silence on Sexual Assault Allegations
"This is the most disturbing human being I have ever met.” Sports
Loyola Chaplain Sister Jean Has Died at 106 After Decades of Basketball Fandom
"You have shown us all that yours is a life well lived," Joe Biden said. Politics
Stephen Miller's Freeze During a CNN Interview Has Some People Suspicious
CNN attributed the moment to a technical difficulty, but some viewers think that Miller realized he'd made a mistake. Entertainment
Once-Famous Bachelor Hugh Grant Has Been Married for Nearly a Decade Now
Hugh Grant's wife has been in his life for more than a decade. Politics
California Politician Katie Porter Yells at a Staffer in a Newly Released Video
Katie Porter yelled at a staffer in 2021 while recording a webinar. Human Interest
Palisades Arson Suspect Jontahan Rinderknecht Had a Complicated Political History
Jonthan Rinderknecht has been accused of maliciously setting the Palisades fire. Entertainment
Taylor Swift's Long-Time Friend Jeff Lang Died When She Was in Her Early Twenties
Jeff Lang's death was 15 years ago, but Taylor is still thinking about it. Politics
Did Kristi Noem Ever Serve in the Military? She Is Part of the Civil Air Patrol
Kristi Noem has been fond of sometimes dressing like a service member. Sports
The NFL Fined Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an "Obscene Gesture"
Jerry Jones might plan to appeal the fine. Sports
Odell Beckham Jr. Has Accepted a Six-Week Suspension Over a Failed Drug Test
Odell Beckham Jr.'s suspension comes as he is already a free agent. Entertainment
Bari Weiss Left 'The New York Times' Over What She Called an Intolerant Culture
She was pretty clear about her reasons at the time. Politics
The Government Shutdown Has Already Lasted a Week, and There's No End in Sight
One party is going to have to give in on some fundamental beliefs. Politics
Stephen Miller Said the President Has "Plenary Authority," but What Does That Mean?
Stephen Miller said that the president had almost unlimited power. Sports
Lebron James Is Teasing a "Second Decision," but What Does That Mean? Is He Actually Retiring?
Lebron James has teased a second decision, but is it his retirement? Celebrity
Following News of His Death, Many Want to Know What Ike Turner Jr.'s Net Worth Was
Ike Turner Jr.'s net worth was not nearly as much as his parent's. Entertainment
Bari Weiss Is the New Head of CBS News, but What Political Party Is She a Part of?
Bari has long made a name for being contrarian. Politics
Judge Diane Goodstein's House Just Burned Down — Is She a Trump Supporter?
Judge Goodstein had been receiving death threats for weeks. Politics
No, President Trump Was Not Shot Again, Despite What You've Seen Online
"Careful what you wish on others, for it will come onto you." FYI
You Can Hear Serial Killer Ed Gein's Voice for the First Time in a Docuseries
The voice recording gives us new insight into the famous serial killer. FYI
The Pope Blessed a Block of Ice While Speaking About Climate Change, but Why?
The decision has caused some ire in the world of conservatives. Music
Who Called Taylor Swift Boring Barbie? She Seems to Be Going After Someone Specific on Her Song "Actually Romantic"
Taylor seems to have a particular target in mind. Music
Fans Are Already Theorizing About Who Taylor Swift's "Father Figure" Is About
Taylor Swift's song "Father Figure" could be about several different people. Music
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" Appears to Have Leaked Online a Day Early
The album has fans feeling all kinds of emotions. Politics
Florida Highway Bears Charlie Kirk’s Name as Tributes Spread Nationwide
A Florida college has also commissioned a statue of the conservative activist. Politics
Speculation About Whether Donald Trump Has Dementia Has Been Roiling for Months
“Sometimes he’s unable to complete a word.” Human Interest
Jane Goodall's Faith Was Part of How She Understood the World Around Her
Jane Goodall's grandfather was a Congregationalist minister. Politics
Trump Has Announced a New Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Website
TrumpRx is designed to lower prices for some consumers. Politics
The Government Is Now Shut Down, but How Long Will the Shut Down Last This Time?
The last U.S. government shutdown was in 2018, and that was the longest one to date. Politics
Ted Cruz Appeared to Say We Should "Stop Attacking Pedophiles" in a Hearing
Ted Cruz's latest verbal gaffe has attracted some attention.