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Read These Books Before Pressing Play on the Upcoming Adaptation
First Look at Verity’s Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett on Set of Colleen Hoover Movie It’s not time to press play just yet. Among the many movies and shows set to debut in the coming months, a whole lot of them are ripped from the page—of beloved novels, that is. So, it’s the perfect time…
Read MoreBeloved Mexican singer Julión Álvarez forced to postpone sold-out AT&T Stadium concert after his visa was revoked
Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was forced to postpone his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas after his visa to enter the United States was revoked a day before he was to perform in front of a sold-out crowd. Álvarez representatives said the singer was informed he would be unable to enter the US the day before…
Read MoreDear Abby: My estranged aunt is in hospice care — how should I say goodbye?
DEAR ABBY: What do you say when going to visit a not-so-close relative who is dying? I have an aunt who has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer and has recently gone on hospice. She may have one to four months to live. I used to spend time around her during family functions when I was…
Read MoreFeel Free to Keep These 25 Spooky Secrets About Casper
There’s no unfinished business when it comes to our enduring love for Casper. Released in May 1995 months before Halloween, no one expected Casper to become one of the year’s biggest hits, let alone an iconic staple of spooky season. Made for $55 million, the movie which starred Bill Pullman and a then-14-year-old Christina Ricci went on…
Read More1-year-old girl barely survives rattlesnake attack in Arizona, needs 30 vials of antivenom to survive 2 bites
A 1-year-old Arizona girl barely survived a rattlesnake attack — requiring 30 vials of antivenom after she was bitten twice on her foot, according to her horrified mother. The little girl, Cara, still needs to undergo surgery after she was bitten earlier this month while out in her yard with her mom, Jacquelyn Reed. Reed…
Read MoreJosh Hart suggested his own Knicks demotion in daring Game 3 pivot that paid off
INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Thibodeau made the daring decision, but only after Josh Hart made the suggestion for the move that ultimately resulted in the Knicks’ first win of the Eastern Conference finals. Hart revealed that he met with Thibodeau and selflessly volunteered to come off the bench so Mitchell Robinson could join the starting lineup…
Read More300 teens force shutdown of New Jersey carnival after TikTok-inspired meetup descends into chaos and spreads to nearby mall
Hundreds of teenagers shut down a New Jersey carnival after a TikTok meetup spun out of control and spread into a nearby mall, mirroring a similar teen rendezvous at another local mall that injured a cop last week. The Woodbridge Police Department responded to an unruly horde of approximately 300 youths gathered at the Woodbridge…
Read MoreTexas House votes to abolish Texas Lottery Commission; save Texas lottery
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Sunset review couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC). While TLC was listed by USA Today as one of the best places to work in 2025, in September it’s likely no one will be working there. Sunset review is a process most state departments go through…
Read MoreTexas, Florida face off in opening game of Women's College World Series
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas will play in the first game of the 2025 Women’s College World Series. The Longhorns, seeded No. 6, face third-seeded Florida at 11 a.m. Thursday at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The game will be on ESPN. Longhorns advance to eighth Women’s College World Series Texas and…
Read MoreHouse vote advances 'Make Texas Healthy Again' bill
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Legislation dubbed the “Make Texas Healthy Again” bill advanced in the Texas House Sunday night. The 105-28 vote showed bipartisan support for Senate Bill 25. The bill would require daily physical activity in public schools, a nutrition curriculum and food labels to warn Texas consumers which ingredients are banned in other countries.…
Read MoreSister Wives’ Christine Brown Says She’s “Disgusted” With Herself Over Kody Brown Relationship
Christine Brown is looking back on her marriage to Kody Brown in shame. During the Sister Wives season 19 tell-all on May 25, Christine—who became the first of the patriarch’s three exes to leave their plural marriage in 2021—reflected on her 25-year relationship with Kody, father of their kids Aspyn, 30, Mykelti, 28, Paedon, 26,…
Read MoreSilver Alert issued for 73-year-old Austin man
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert for John Mendel, 73, who was last seen around 11 a.m. on Sunday. DPS said the Austin Police Department is searching for Mendel, who is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment. Mendel is a white male with hazel eyes and white hair. He…
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