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Eric Dane has spoken out for the first time since revealing his ALS diagnosis. During a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America,” Dane said every day is a constant reminder of his diagnosis. “I wake up every day, and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” Dane told Sawyer in a teaser […] ...

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he seized control of California’s National Guard during ICE-related riots in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued the decision Thursday, siding with Governor Gavin Newsom and ordering Trump to return control of the Guard to the state “forthwith.” “His actions […] ...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift took a trip to Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday night to see the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. The TNT broadcast briefly showed the couple chatting as the Panthers were on a 5-on-3 power play. Florida star Matthew Tkachuk netted the […] ...

Conservatives on social media lambasted Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., for interrupting a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles Thursday despite the Senate being in session. Padilla was kicked out of the event, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she does not know him personally.  “This is embarrassing [Padilla] spare me the fake […] ...

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he was the reason President Donald Trump never sent the National Guard to New York City amid the violent George Floyd riots of 2020. Cuomo’s comments came during the second of two Democrat primary debates for New York City mayor after he was asked how he […] ...

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and talk show host, has died after a six-year battle with breast cancer. She was 52.  The Associated Press reported Lewis’ death, citing her sister’s Facebook announcement shared June 11. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul,” Ananda’s sister, Lakshmi Emory, wrote. Lewis’ career began […] ...

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen went viral last week when he slammed his fist in frustration after he lost a classical match against Gukesh Dommaraju in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Carlsen shook Dommaraju’s hand and walked off in a huff. Carlsen appeared on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” and lamented his actions, explaining how he […] ...

California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes people will feel the same outrage he felt after being forcibly removed from a news conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday. Video of the incident showed Padilla trying to walk up to Noem while she was speaking at a podium during the conference in Los Angeles. Padilla […] ...

<div>Israel launches military strikes against Iran as Trump administration's nuclear negotiations stall, following months of escalating conflict.</div> ...

Shane Lowry had a rough opening round at the 2025 U.S. Open tournament in Pennsylvania. The 2019 Open Championship winner shot a disappointing 9-over par in the first round on Thursday, which put him in a tie for the 137th spot on the leaderboard. He was 2-over par after the first seven holes, but his […] ...

On a day when the course at Oakmont Country Club ate up some of the best golfers in the world, LIV Golf star Patrick Reed achieved a feat only three players in U.S. Open history accomplished before him.  Reed made just the fourth double eagle, more commonly known as an albatross, since the U.S. Open […] ...

Former NBC and ABC correspondent Cynthia McFadden claimed on Wednesday that some of her friend Barbara Walters’ interviews “haven’t aged well” in the years following her death. To preview the upcoming documentary “Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything,” People Magazine spoke with McFadden about the trailblazing newswoman’s life. Over the course of her career, Walters was a […] ...

The WNBA has seen a significant drop in TV ratings while Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a quad injury.  Clark has missed five straight games after she strained a quadriceps during the Fever’s 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty last month.  Initially, she was expected to miss two weeks, but the second-year guard […] ...

Cobi Jones, the USMNT’s all-time leader in appearances, thinks the United States can do big things in the World Cup. Jones, 54, said the past can serve as an indicator of what this iteration of the United States can do in the World Cup.  “They can go all the way. And I know people would […] ...

Disney’s “Snow White” reboot is leaving a legacy it certainly doesn’t want, becoming the company’s worst-performing wide-release live-action remake in almost 10 years.  The 2025 remake of the original 1937 movie opened March 21 in the U.S. and Canada, and has struggled, earning barely $200 million worldwide. The film’s page on IMDB.com calls the movie “officially a […] ...

A federal judge pressed the Department of Justice during a hearing Thursday about whether President Donald Trump followed the law when he activated the National Guard in response to recent anti-immigration enforcement protests and riots in Los Angeles County, California. Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee, repeatedly drew comparisons to a monarchy as he weighed […] ...

While giving a briefing on federal efforts to restore peace in Los Angeles, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem‘s press conference Thursday became engulfed in a display some critics called “political theater” when a California Democratic lawmaker interrupted Noem’s remarks.  After loudly speaking over Noem and approaching the podium where she was standing, Sen. Alex Padilla, […] ...

The New York Mets won their Thursday afternoon matchup against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals. While the 4-3 victory was the Mets’ sixth consecutive win, the game was marred by what appeared to be a serious injury to one of their key players. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga recorded one out in the sixth […] ...

The CIA released 54 declassified documents related to the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on Thursday, providing an additional 1,450 pages of material for the public to scour through for answers to their conspiracies. CIA Director John Ratcliffe released the documents in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to […] ...

The Department of Justice on Thursday advised its nearly 100 U.S. Attorney Offices to be prepared for criminal investigations related to the planned nationwide protests on Saturday against the Trump administration’s policies. Thousands of “No Kings” protests are slated to take place across the country on Saturday, with attendees expected to rally against the Trump […] ...

Boston Red Sox top prospect, and the No. 1 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, Roman Anthony made his long-awaited debut at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.  While all baseball eyes were on Anthony, he wasn’t the only member of the family who went viral.  Lia Anthony, Roman’s sister, told Boston-based WEEI’s “The Greg […] ...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is entering his second season coaching the team, and he has already made a strong impression on his players.  Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker raved about Harbaugh’s ability to connect with players and his authenticity.  “It’s fun. It’s funny he loves you like your own parents love you. So, […] ...

Tom Brady is by far the most accomplished player to have worn a New England Patriots uniform. The former NFL quarterback won six of his seven Super Bowl titles during his two-decade run in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Brady spent the final three seasons of his storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning one more championship […] ...

An Oklahoma man who pledged his loyalty to the Islamic State wanted to carry out a terrorist attack on the Oklahoma Sooners’ football stadium in 2023, court records show. Landon Kyle Swinford said he and a source who turned out to be an undercover officer noticed flaws in the stadium’s security situation and began scouting […] ...

Elmo has a friend, indeed. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., brought along a stuffed friend to help make a point on the House floor Thursday. Jeffries held up a stuffed Elmo doll while accusing Republicans of targeting beloved children’s shows like “Sesame Street” in their push to slash federal spending. “Today, we are on the […] ...