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23 Dec 2024
Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington gets baptized after criticizing Hollywood's lack of faith
In a major spiritual milestone, Hollywood actor Denzel Washington was baptized and got his minister license on Sunday.
21 Dec 2024
Sexual AssaultDiddy hit with lawsuit for alleged sexual assault in 2006
Hollywood Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is being sued for $15 million by LaTroya Grayson, who accuses him of sexual assault at a 2006 party, reported TMZ.
18 Dec 2024
Central Board of Film Certification'The Apprentice' almost had a female Donald Trump!
Sebastian Stan, who has received accolades for his portrayal of US President-elect Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi's The Apprentice, recently revealed that the director had first thought of casting a woman for the part.
18 Dec 2024
3D PrintingUnitedHealthcare CEO's murder: Suspect charged with 'act of terrorism'
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former data engineer, has been formally charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
18 Dec 2024
BeijingHow 'Karate Kid 6' brings Jackie Chan's Han into Miyagi-verse
While the sixth season of Netflix's popular show, Cobra Kai, may be its last, it won't be the end for characters like Daniel LaRusso or Jackie Chan's Mr. Han.
17 Dec 2024
AmazonUS: Amazon workers are threatening strike amid peak holiday season
Thousands of Amazon employees are threatening to go on strike after a deadline for contract negotiations passed.
15 Dec 2024
Barack ObamaABC News to pay $15M to settle Trump defamation lawsuit
ABC News has settled a defamation lawsuit by former United States President Donald Trump for $15 million.
11 Dec 2024
HawaiiWhat drove Luigi Mangione to allegedly kill UnitedHealthcare CEO
Ivy League graduate Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
10 Dec 2024
McDonald'sHow flirting with receptionist led to UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer's arrest
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
10 Dec 2024
University of PennsylvaniaWho is Luigi Mangione—26-year-old arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing?
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former data engineer from a wealthy Maryland family, has been arrested over the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
09 Dec 2024
AtlantaUnitedHealthcare CEO's killer's new pictures released, gunman had Monopoly money
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released two new photos of the suspect believed to be behind the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
08 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's pick for Surgeon General accidentally shot and killed father
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, was allegedly involved in a tragic gun accident at the age of 13 that killed her father.
07 Dec 2024
AtlantaUnitedHealthcare CEO's killer likely fled city; FBI offers $50K reward
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering up to $50,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
03 Dec 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein hospitalized due to 'alarming' blood test results
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Monday after an "alarming blood test."
03 Dec 2024
MurderNargis Fakhri's sister arrested for killing ex-boyfriend in New York
Aliya Fakhri, the 43-year-old sister of Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri, has been arrested in a double murder case in Queens, New York.
01 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'Nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy lambasts NYC's $220M deal with Pakistan-owned hotel
United States Republican and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has reacted to reports that New York City is paying $220 million to lease the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, a property owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
25 Nov 2024
London'A Woman of Substance' author Barbara Taylor Bradford (91) dies
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the celebrated author of the international bestseller A Woman of Substance, has died. She was 91.
25 Nov 2024
HollywoodGlen Powell offers cameo role to winner of lookalike contest!
In a rather unique twist, Hollywood actor Glen Powell has offered an extraordinary prize to the winner of his lookalike contest: a cameo role in his upcoming film.
23 Nov 2024
WorldNew York repeals 1907 law criminalizing adultery in marriage
New York has repealed a century-old law that made adultery a crime.
22 Nov 2024
TechnologyMedical breakthrough! First fully robotic double lung transplant performed
The NYU Langone Health Center in New York City has achieved the world's first fully robotic double lung transplant.
22 Nov 2024
LawsuitsJonathan Majors's ex-girlfriend drops defamation, assault suit against him
Grace Jabbari, the ex-girlfriend of Marvel actor Jonathan Majors, has dropped a federal lawsuit that alleged him of assault and defamation.
20 Nov 2024
Music IndustryDue to Sabrina Carpenter, NYC priest loses his job
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, a New York City priest, has been relieved of his duties at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Williamsburg.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMelania may not move to White House full time: Report
Melania Trump is reportedly planning not to reside full-time at the White House during her husband Donald Trump's second term as United States President.
12 Nov 2024
BollywoodWhen to watch 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' in theaters
The iconic Bollywood film, Kal Ho Naa Ho, is returning to theaters after 21 years.
09 Nov 2024
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein plans to sue NYC over 'medical negligence': Report
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is planning to sue New York City over "ongoing medical negligence," New York Post reported.
05 Nov 2024
WorldUS elections: Why Bengali is on NY ballots
As the United States gears up for its presidential election, New York City has added Bengali as the sole Indian language on its ballots.
05 Nov 2024
Box OfficeWatch 7-minutes of 'Smile 2' free—but a creepy condition applies
In a first, Paramount has launched an innovative marketing campaign for its new horror film, Smile 2.
02 Nov 2024
CATOutrage on social media as Instagram-famous squirrel 'Peanut' seized, euthanized
Peanut, the squirrel that shot to fame on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, has been seized from its owner Mark Longo's home in Pine City, New York, and euthanized to test for rabies.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliUS's tallest building lights up for Diwali
The One World Trade Center in New York City, the tallest building in the United States, was illuminated in vibrant colors to mark Diwali.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliNew York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
28 Oct 2024
Hollywood'The Warriors' actor David Harris (75) dies of cancer
Hollywood actor David Harris, best known for playing Cochise in the 1979 cult classic The Warriors, has died at 75.
26 Oct 2024
FloridaEx-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex crimes
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count indictment for sex trafficking and international prostitution.
25 Oct 2024
Met GalaRihanna confirms attendance at 2025 Met Gala with A$AP Rocky
Pop icon Rihanna has confirmed that she will be attending the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025.
19 Oct 2024
CanadaAll Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.
18 Oct 2024
CanadaUS charges ex-Indian government employee in plot to assassinate Pannun
The United States has formally charged Vikash Yadav, a former officer of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for his alleged role in a failed murder plot.
15 Oct 2024
Disney+When, where to watch Beatles documentary from Martin Scorsese
Disney+ is all set to drop a new documentary, Beatles '64, on November 29.
14 Oct 2024
FacebookHow to use Facebook's new 'Local Tab' feature
Facebook is testing a 'Local Tab' feature, to bring content from different sections of the platform under one roof.
12 Oct 2024
GeorgiaUS soldier receives 14-year sentence for trying to help ISIS
A United States Army soldier, Cole Bridges aka Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State (ISIS) plan a deadly ambush on US troops.
26 Sep 2024
IsraelNYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted after federal corruption investigation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury in a federal corruption investigation.
26 Sep 2024
IsraelWhy author Jhumpa Lahiri declined award from an NY museum
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has declined to accept an award from the Noguchi Museum in New York City.
26 Sep 2024
United States of America'Hindus go back...': Sacramento temple vandalized with anti-Hindu messages
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on Wednesday, reports said.
24 Sep 2024
Dolby VisionA 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' game show is coming to HBO Max!
HBO Max is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a unique tribute—a four-part game show titled Fast Friends.
14 Sep 2024
Justin TimberlakeDWI case: Justin Timberlake pleads guilty; ordered fine, community service
Justin Timberlake, renowned singer-songwriter and actor, pleaded guilty to impaired driving on Friday.
12 Sep 2024
Joe BidenBiden wears 'Trump 2024' hat; White House explains why
United States President Joe Biden briefly donned a "Trump 2024" hat during his visit to a Pennsylvania fire station on Wednesday at the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
