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Early Sunday morning, Masazo Nonaka—known as the world’s oldest man—died at the age of 113. According to Nonaka’s granddaughter Yuko, Masazo passed from natural causes while sleeping peacefully at his home in Ashoro, Japan. Nonaka was born on July 25, 1905 and grew up with seven siblings. In 1936, Nonaka married and eventually had five children of his own. Prior to […]
Fox Nation host and right-wing political pundit Tomi Lahren just picked the wrong fight. The 26-year-old commentator responded to Cardi B’s recent criticism of Donald Trump, writing on Twitter, “Looks like @iamcardib is the latest genius political mind to endorse the Democrats. HA! Keep it up, guys!” Cardi, true to form, clapped back. “Leave me alone I will dog […]
Two people died this month after contracting a fungal infection linked to pigeon droppings. According to The Guardian, investigators believe the individuals contracted the disease at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, Scotland. The patients—a child and an elderly man—were being treated for Cryptococcus, an airborne fungus that’s typically linked to wild bird feces. NHS Greater Glasgow and […]
During a red carpet interview on Thursday, actor Anthony Rapp explained his decision to come forward with sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey out of fear that if he didn’t speak up, the abuse would “keep happening.” While attending the premiere for the second season of Star Trek Discovery, in which he plays Lt. Paul […]
In his first real attempt to end the government shutdown, the president announced Saturday that he would be willing to provide temporary deportation protections for some undocumented immigrants should Democrats agree to allocate $5.7 billion towards his border wall. Democrats showed no interest in accepting the president’s proposal, prompting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to dismiss the […]
Former president George W. Bush is calling for an end to Donald Trump‘s government shutdown and he’s doing so via the most effective lever of government: the pizza party. Bush Instagram account posted a picture of him surprising his secret service personnel with pizza. Like many federal workers, they are being asked to work without […]
Skrillex doesn’t see an issue with JAY-Z leaving his songs with R. Kelly up. The EDM producer answered questions from TMZ about the ongoing fallout from Surviving R. Kelly, ultimately saying that whatever Jigga decides to do with his music is his decision. “You know, I don’t think he needs to do so. It’s hard. […]
The usually anti-interview Marshawn Lynch was a guest on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday night. Now entering #BeastMode: Entrepreneur and Oakland @Raiders running back, @MoneyLynch is LIVE with @BillMaher! pic.twitter.com/ySGvkAQeyc — Real Time (@RealTimers) January 19, 2019 The NFL running back was asked by Bill Maher what he thought about a range […]
A former Chicago police officer was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald—a 17-year-old black boy who was fatally shot 16 times. The sentence includes time served. Judge Vincent Gaughan announced the ruling Friday, about three months after Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 […]
Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight is the latest person to chime in about Colin Kaepernick‘s kneel. Knight is scheduled to sing the anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta next month and had some words about Kaepernick’s ongoing protest. “I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their […]
