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Shannon Sharpe faces $50m lawsuit over bombshell allegations of rape
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe, who hosts the well-liked podcast “Club Shay Shay,” is facing a $50 million lawsuit for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:55 PM IST
Kristi Noem's purse containing sensitive docs stolen in DC; Here's what we know
Kristi Noem's purse was stolen at a Washington, D.C. restaurant. It was containing her driver's license, passport, DHS badge, and other sensitive documents.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:19 PM IST
Hamas, Iran, Palestine react to Pope Francis' death: ‘We lost a faithful friend’
Hamas and Palestine on Monday reacted to the death of Pope Francis, who reiterated his call for an immediate Gaza ceasefire in an Easter Sunday message.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 09:03 PM IST
What is Usha Vance's net worth? Know about US Second Lady's properties, assets
In 2014, Usha Vance served as a clerk for Brett Kavanaugh, a Supreme Court justice who was then a Circuit Judge in the District of Columbia.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:07 PM IST
Who is Cardinal Pietro Parolin? Top contender to succeed Pope Francis
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, 70, has been a consistent favorite to succeed Pope Francis and has long been regarded as a possible papabile (pope contender).
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 07:23 PM IST
Donald Trump, Joe Biden pay tributes to Francis; ‘The People’s Pope’
US President Donald Trump paid his respects Monday to Pope Francis, writing "Rest in Peace" in a short post on his Truth Social platform.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 07:20 PM IST
Who is Cardinal Dolan? Can Archbishop of New York become first American pope?
The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, is one of several American cardinals who will be able to cast ballots in the papal conclave in 2025.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:38 PM IST
Pope Francis' net worth revealed: Know about his salary, perks and assets
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, after leading the Catholic Church for 12 years.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Pope Francis cause of death: How did Catholic Church head die?
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on April 21.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:42 PM IST
JD Vance's meeting with Pope Francis before his death sparks conspiracy theories
JD Vance paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Monday. His demise comes a day after he met the US VP on Easter Sunday at Vatican.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:14 PM IST
Drag Queen group faces ire for mocking Jesus with ‘disgusting’ event
A drag queen organization from San Francisco, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, has caused controversy with their yearly Easter event.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 11:52 PM IST
NYC Easter fire: Deadly blaze in Queens residence kills 3, injures 4
An early-morning fire in Queens claimed the lives of three individuals and injured four others.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 10:19 PM IST
Benson Boone mocks Coachella crowd with ‘Brian May’ cardboard stunt: Watch
Benson Boone poked fun at Coachella audience after Brian May's cameo appearance elicited less positive reaction from fans during their last weekend performance.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 09:10 PM IST
Easter weekend storms: Flooding, tornadoes claim 2 lives in Oklahoma and Texas
Easter weekend storms: Thunderstorms intensified across central US over Easter weekend, causing fatalities and major flooding in Oklahoma and Texas.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 07:07 PM IST
'Pure evil'; Tesla whistleblower tears into Elon Musk after winning legal battle
Tesla whistleblower Cristina Balan, a cancer patient, claims Elon Musk is “pure evil” after being fired for raising safety concerns at Tesla.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 06:10 PM IST
Japan's Baba Vanga makes chilling 2025 disaster prediction; here's what she said
Baba Vanga, known for her past predictions, forecasts a major economic crisis in 2025 and natural disasters, as global tensions rise.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 05:27 PM IST
Can you track Easter Bunny 2025? Here's where it is right now
Easter celebrations feature the Easter Bunny, who delights children with treats. Families can track the Bunny's journey using apps like TrackEasterBunny.com.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 03:56 PM IST
Netizens stunned as White House ‘fixes’ NYT headline over deported El Salvadoran
White House on Friday reprimanded The New York Times for a headline about a Maryland man who was “wrongly deported” to El Salvador.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 10:39 PM IST
Kyren Lacy's mom breaks silence as LSU receiver's agent rips NFL after his death
Kyren Lacy's mother has broken silence on her son's passing. Her statement comes a week after the 24-year-old wide receiver for LSU died by suicide.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:31 PM IST
Michelle Obama quashes Barack divorce rumor, sends strong message with…
Michelle Obama dispelled rumours of divorce with husband Barack Obama with her latest move.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:42 PM IST
FSU gunman grandmother claims parents turned son into 'ruthless murderer'
Phoenix Ikner's grandma accused his parents of having a role in the school shooting that claimed two lives at Florida State University.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 06:12 PM IST
Lady Gaga apologizes for mic malfunction during Coachella set: ‘At least you…’
Lady Gaga suffered microphone problems at the start of “Mayhem” performance during the opening minutes of her second Coachella headline set.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Dangerous air quality alert issued in Coachella Valley amid music festival
Public health warning issued for the Coachella Valley owing to dangerously high levels of airborne particle pollution from windblown dust.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:07 PM IST
Travel warning issued to journalists as Trump admn considers US entry limits
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has strongly recommended journalists visiting the country to exercise extra caution.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:21 PM IST
Nora Aunor's net worth: How much wealth late actor left behind for her family
Nora Aunor, the ‘superstar’ of Philippine cinema, passed away at the age of 71. She received the title of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 12:16 AM IST
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans for LA Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif disclosed her plans to contend in a different weight class at the 2028 Olympics due to major rule change.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 11:18 PM IST
X to shut down DMs entirely soon? Grok fact-checks viral claim on 'XChat'
X (formerly Twitter) is planning to discontinue the Direct Messages (DMs) feature, claimed Zach Warunek, who identifies himself as a software engineer.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 09:46 PM IST
Is Spotify down? Music streaming service app not working amid major outage
Spotify is currently down as several customers worldwide have complained about the significant outage on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 08:49 PM IST
Who is Tracy Haynes? Chilling remark by Dallas school shooting suspect revealed
Tracy Haynes, 17-year-old Dallas' Wilmer-Hutchins High shooting suspect, turned himself in Tuesday night.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:03 PM IST
Who is Bachir Atallah? New Hampshire lawyer ‘treated like criminal’ at US border
Bachir Atallah, a real estate lawyer from New Hampshire, stated he and his wife were arrested at the US border without any justification.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:05 PM IST