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Riley Green Makes Little Girl’s First Concert Unforgettable. Country music star Riley Green recently created a memory that one young fan—and everyone who witnessed it—will never forget. During a stop on his Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Green spotted a bright neon-pink sign in the front row. Held by a beaming little…

After public speculation about visible bruises on Donald Trump’s hands and swelling in his legs, the White House confirmed that the 79-year-old president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a common and generally benign condition in older adults. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt explained that the condition occurs when damaged veins impair proper blood flow.…

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, has faced media criticism and speculation that she’s been sidelined from key White House decisions. However, retired Army Lt. General Michael Flynn, who briefly served as national security adviser to President Trump and led the Defense Intelligence Agency under Obama, claims Gabbard was “set up” by the intelligence community.…

In Kut, eastern Iraq, a devastating fire at the recently opened Corniche Hypermarket Mall has killed at least 61 people and left 11 more unaccounted for. Just five days had passed since the five-story structure, which housed a restaurant and supermarket, opened. The interior ministry of Iraq reports that 14 bodies were completely burned and…

Zac Brown Band Delivers Stirring National Anthem Performance at 2025 MLB All-Star Game. During a packed evening at Atlanta’s Truist Park, Zac Brown Band delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. With over 41,000 fans in attendance, the group stood centerfield in their hometown, delivering tight harmonies…

London Southend Airport remains closed after a deadly plane crash on Sunday afternoon. At around 3:58 p.m. BST, a 12-meter aircraft owned by Dutch charter company Zeusch Aviation crashed shortly after takeoff, exploding into a massive fireball. At least one person was confirmed dead. The flight, SUZ1, had previously flown from Athens to Pula and…

Legendary Singer Connie Francis Dies at 87 Connie Francis, the iconic voice behind classics like “Where the Boys Are” and “Stupid Cupid,” has passed away at the age of 87. Her death marks the end of a remarkable era in music history. In recent months, Francis experienced a surprising resurgence in popularity after her 1962…

Blue Ivy Is Stepping Into the Spotlight—But Is the World Ready? Blue Ivy Carter, the 13-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, is no longer just tagging along with her superstar parents — she’s taking center stage in her own right. At the world premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, Blue made her official debut as…

The $20 Toy Car That Changed Everything. Ethan Blake, a wealthy internet entrepreneur, had a simple daily routine—coffee on Main Street, away from the stress of boardrooms and skyscrapers. One chilly October morning, he noticed something unusual outside a bakery: two young twin boys selling a red plastic toy car with a cardboard sign that…

Zac Brown Band Delivers Stirring National Anthem Performance at 2025 MLB All-Star Game. During a packed evening at Atlanta’s Truist Park, Zac Brown Band delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. With over 41,000 fans in attendance, the group stood centerfield in their hometown, delivering tight harmonies…