After a 50-year ‘ban,’ a Wisconsin town is allowing snowball fights again
The city council in Wausau, Wisconsin, is looking to tweak a nearly 50-year-old law prohibiting throwing snowballs within city limits. Don’t…
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New movies to watch over the holidays
Whether you’re seeking entertainment to watch with your family or to get away from it, there’s a little bit of something for everybody in…
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‘Game of Thrones’ author Martin opens bookstore in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. – “Game of Thrones” author and television producer George R.R. Martin is adding bookstore owner to his resume. The fantasy writer…
Continue Reading Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed
Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because “I…
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How your favorite celebrities are enjoying the 2019 holidays
Need some last minute holiday inspiration? Some celebrities are extra spirited this season. Kylie Jenner is celebrating Christmas with a trip down…
Continue Reading Airline is ditching ‘ladies & gentlemen’ for a more gender-inclusive greeting
For years, cabin greetings such as “Good morning ladies and gentlemen” have been as much part of the flying experience as safety…
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Dense fog causing significant issues at Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports
Dense fog in the Chicago area is causing significant delays and cancellations for Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports. The Federal…
Continue Reading Kelly Ripa ziplined across the Las Vegas strip
Kelly Ripa got quite the view of Las Vegas as she flew across the famous strip on a huge zipline. The “Live With Kelly and Ryan” co-host…
Continue Reading Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ puts a fresh spin on the literary classic
Braving the challenge of breathing new life into a classic, oft-adapted novel, writer-director Greta Gerwig has reunited with her “Lady…
Continue Reading ‘1917’ brings a masterful new dimension to the war epic
The war movie is a Hollywood staple, so much so that there might not be much new to say. Yet like “Dunkirk” a few years back, director…
Continue Reading ‘Just Mercy’ and ‘Clemency’ each take a stark look at the criminal-justice system
Two year-end movies offer a solid, complementary one-two punch on the issues of the death penalty and criminal justice involving African-Americans,…
Continue Reading Baby Jesus repairman in Quito has a knack for restoring people too
In an open-air storefront in the historic center of Old Town Quito, a man in a paint-splattered apron holds a paintbrush. He gently dabs it across…
Continue Reading Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’ album hits number one
Harry Styles has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The former “One Direction” star’s sophomore album, “Fine…
Continue Reading White Sands National Monument designated as the newest US national park
The United States has its 62nd national park. The White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico has been officially designated as White Sands…
Continue Reading John Mayer debuts catchy Christmas song ‘CVS Bag’
John Mayer might have just released what’s bound to become a holiday classic. The cheeky song is about the holidays and the one true companion…
Continue Reading Santa delivers gifts to baby animals at Cincinnati Zoo
There were a bunch of animals on Santa’s nice list this year at the Cincinnati Zoo. Jolly ole Saint Nick delivered Christmas presents early to…
Continue Reading French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro has died
French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro, who founded his namesake line in 1965, has died. He was 86 years old, according to French media. His death…
Continue Reading Best new cruise ships for 2020
Looking for a 2020 cruise vacation that will make some waves? Then don’t just hop aboard any old boat: When it comes to planning your perfect…
Continue Reading Ed Sheeran and his wife are sweet together in ‘Put It All on Me’ video
Ed Sheeran is sharing the love story of a number of couples in a new video, including his own. The singer and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, appear in…
Continue Reading Pete Davidson jokes about dating famous women on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Pete Davidson addressed his ever evolving love life on “Saturday Night Live,” and seemed to suggest he may be spending time in rehab…
Continue Reading Hilary Duff gets married in intimate backyard ceremony
Christmas came early for Hilary Duff. The actress tied the knot with Matthew Koma over the weekend in Los Angeles. Duff shared a photo from the…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker:’ A spoiler-filled chat about the pros (mostly) and cons
Now that opening-weekend audiences have had the chance to see the final chapter in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy, “The Rise of…
Continue Reading Ariana Grande dropped a live concert album, ‘k bye for now’
The holidays just got a little bit sweeter for Ariana Grande devotees. The pop titan dropped “k bye for now (swt live),” a live concert…
Continue Reading The most talked-about aviation moments in 2019
The year 2019 was another year of high drama in the world of aviation. It was a record year for bankruptcies, as travel giant Thomas Cook went bust,…
Continue Reading Ex-‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack hit boyfriend with lamp as he slept, court hears
The former host of the hit British reality show “Love Island” hit her boyfriend with a lamp while he was asleep after suspecting he was…
Continue Reading The dark, ruined city that became the home of Christmas
It’s an Arctic destination that, when snow transforms it into a winter wonderland, attracts visitors from all over the world with its beautiful…
Continue Reading Thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice
On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday. Stonehenge is the UK’s most…
Continue Reading Mystery Hotel Budapest: The hotel designed for likes
One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the…
Continue Reading ‘Mr. Robot’ powers off with a finale that’s weird even by its standards
After a bounce-back year, “Mr. Robot” served up a finale that was weird even by the standards of “Mr. Robot.” While the…
Continue Reading 30 Cambodian foods every visitor needs to try
Cambodian cuisine has a long history and a diverse range of influences, yet it’s only now becoming known beyond the country’s borders. In…
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