Johnny Depp recently made headlines when he attempted to congratulate his friend Robert Downey Jr. on his Oscar win by sharing a photoshopped picture of them together. The original photo actually featured Downey with his then-girlfriend Sarah Jessica Parker at a Young Artists Unite event in Los Angeles back in 1988. Depp quickly realized his mistake and deleted the fake photo, instead sharing a real picture of himself with Downey at the Golden Globes in 2011. Downey had just won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in Oppenheimer, marking a high point in his career. Downey has…
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Prominent Republican donor Keith Rabois has thrown down the gauntlet, issuing a stark ultimatum to members of Congress: support a bill to ban TikTok in the US or risk losing crucial campaign contributions. The threat comes ahead of an upcoming House vote on legislation that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media platform. Rabois, who has donated generously to Republican candidates in the past, views the issue as a matter of national security. He believes that ByteDance’s ownership of TikTok and its vast troves of user data pose a significant threat to the country. In…
Rep. Ken Buck, a Republican from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, announced his resignation before the end of his term in November, citing dysfunction in Congress and increasing political polarization as reasons for his departure. Despite previously stating he would not seek reelection, Buck surprised many on Tuesday by revealing his resignation will be effective on March 22. With Buck stepping aside, Republicans’ majority in the House has been reduced from three seats to two. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise expressed surprise at Buck’s early departure, stating he is “curious to see why he’s leaving so early.” The vacancy left by…
Former Mar-a-Lago Worker Reveals Details of Moving Classified Documents onto Trump’s Private Plane Brian Butler, known as “Trump Employee Number 5,” recently sat down with CNN to share new details about his involvement in moving classified documents onto former President Donald Trump’s private plane. In a surprising turn of events, Butler recounted how he helped transport boxes from Mar-a-Lago to the airport while Trump was busy greeting federal investigators at the property in June 2022. During this time, Butler witnessed Trump interacting with his attorney and FBI agents, further adding to the intrigue of the situation. Adding to the drama,…
In a rare and tragic event, the first case of plague-related death in the United States in years was reported last week. The victim, a man from New Mexico, succumbed to the deadly disease, health officials confirmed. The New Mexico Department of Health wasted no time in implementing track and trace methods to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the infected individual. This is crucial as the majority of plague cases in the US since 1970 have been concentrated in the Four Corners area, which includes New Mexico. The plague, often associated with medieval times, is typically…
Sunspot AR3599 surprised scientists and space weather experts on Sunday by unleashing a powerful M7.4 class solar flare. The eruption, which occurred on the sun’s surface, was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME) traveling at an astonishing speed of 1.7 million mph. While the CME is expected to pass ahead of our planet, there is still a possibility of a glancing blow on March 13. The impact of this solar storm could lead to disruptions in satellite and GPS systems, as well as potential auroras at higher latitudes. The effects of the solar flare were immediately felt on Earth,…
As awards season kicks into high gear, Oscar hopefuls are facing a long road filled with appearances and events leading up to the big night. The Academy Awards, held at the prestigious Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, is the pinnacle of awards season where stars have the opportunity to showcase their best fashion choices. Nominees, presenters, and performers were seen walking the red carpet in their sartorial best, with all eyes on them as they made their grand entrance. This event is a chance for celebrities to make their biggest statement of the year and show off their unique style…
[Location] – [Name of School] has taken a step towards promoting fitness and wellbeing among its students by launching a new program that focuses on physical health, mental wellness, and overall wellbeing. The program, which includes physical education classes, mindfulness sessions, and health education workshops, aims to help students develop healthy habits that will not only benefit them academically but also in their personal lives. Led by a team of dedicated teachers and staff members, the program has already garnered enthusiasm from students who have seen improvements in their physical fitness, mental health, and overall sense of wellbeing. In an…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the British record – the earliest fossil evidence of ancient forests. The study, focused on the Middle Devonian (Eifelian) Hangman Sandstone Formation in Somerset and Devon, has shed new light on the early evolution of Earth’s land-based biosphere. The findings reveal an ancient forest landscape, with the identification of the oldest fossil trees ever found in Britain – the cladoxylopsid tree Calamophyton. These trees, which grew up to 2-4 meters tall with narrow trunks and expanded rounded bases, played a key role in shaping the earliest ‘modern’ riverbanks. The study also found evidence…
Renowned Anime Creator Akira Toriyama, Best Known for Dragon Ball Series, Passes Away at 68 Iconic manga artist and creator of the beloved Dragon Ball series, Akira Toriyama, has sadly passed away at the age of 68. Toriyama, whose work has captivated audiences worldwide, died on March 1 due to a blood clot in his brain, as confirmed by his studio Bird Studio. Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga series, which first debuted in 1984, has become one of the best-selling and most iconic anime franchises of all time, with millions of copies sold globally. Fans and fellow creators are deeply mourning…