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Former President Donald Trump has responded to a widely shared incident from the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in which he was famously made fun of by then-President Barack Obama. Trump was present at the time and had recently been a prominent figure in spreading the false “birther” conspiracy, which cast doubt on Obama’s U.S.…

The Night Dolly “Married” Hulk Hogan — When Country Glitter Met Wrestling Madness Long before viral stunts dominated the internet and reality TV blurred the line between fame and farce, Dolly Parton gifted the world one of the most delightfully bizarre pop culture moments of the ’80s: a glitzy, in-ring “wedding” to none other than…

A British home where a mother and daughter perished despite requesting an ambulance months earlier was the subject of an investigation. In May of last year, the bodies of 47-year-old Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her 18-year-old daughter Loraine Choulla were discovered at their Nottinghamshire residence. Sadly, an investigation found that the mother had dialled 999…

The tragic deaths of Whitney Decker’s three daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5)—have deeply shocked their family and community. Their father, Travis Decker, a former U.S. Army Ranger with serious mental health issues including PTSD and borderline personality disorder, is suspected of murdering them and is currently on the run. Whitney had growing concerns…

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson Share Sweet Red Carpet Moment. Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson grew closer while promoting their upcoming film The Naked Gun. At the London premiere, Anderson kissed Neeson on the cheek as he wrapped an arm around her, drawing real-life interest to their on-screen pairing. In an October interview with People,…

The Hidden Glow in Your Fingertips—and Why It Matters. In a dim lab, scientists made a surprising discovery: human hands glow. Most of all, your fingernails emit the strongest light. This isn’t a metaphor—it’s real science. A 2009 Japanese study found that our bodies emit ultra-weak photon emissions (UPE), and fingernails shine the brightest due…

Hulk Hogan’s Final Chapter: A Legendary Life, a Silent Battle, and a Sudden Goodbye. Even as his body endured years of wear and tear, Hulk Hogan remained larger than life. Despite ongoing health issues, he continued to appear at public events, grant interviews, and stay connected with the wrestling world—never letting fans see just how…

A total solar eclipse is an occurrence that will occur in a few years and won’t be witnessed for another hundred years. Put August 2, 2027, on your calendars and plan your route to the optimum location if you wish to spend a few minutes in the dark during the day because of this celestial…

Arturo Suarez Recounts Horrific Conditions Inside El Salvador’s Mega-Prison. Arturo Suarez, a 34-year-old aspiring singer, was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in March while filming a music video in North Carolina. Despite having no criminal record in any of the four countries he had lived in, he was accused of being part of the Venezuelan…

I never planned to move there—it was desperation, not choice. My husband had passed just three weeks earlier, and the avalanche of medical bills, funeral costs, and debt had left me drained and broken. The rent in this new place was shockingly low. I found out quickly why. The day I arrived, a large man…