New data show Illinois childhood vaccination rates remain high, despite national controversy
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Jeff Bezos 'paid up to $20million to host 2026 Met Gala'
Jeff Bezos is said to have paid up to $20 million to host this year's Met Gala.
Intensifying scrutiny around wealth, influence and access within the fashion world, Amazon-founding billionaire Jeff, 62, and his wife Lauren...Read more
A push to shield immigrant aid workers is raising 1st Amendment concerns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The debate over immigration issues has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Angelica Salas said it's putting her employees at risk.
Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant ...Read more
Supervisors vote to re-do flawed environmental review for Alpine park
SAN DIEGO — County supervisors recently voted to hit restart on a proposal to put a 25-acre community park in Alpine, unanimously approving a new environmental impact report after a conservationist lawsuit derailed the ...Read more
Tijuana takes steps to tackle police extortion of visitors amid mounting concerns
The couple from Fallbrook was returning from a dentist appointment in Tijuana when they were pulled over by a Tijuana traffic officer. What unfolded next made them swear to never drive across the border again.
The husband...Read more
Review: Jack Thorne's 'Lord of the Flies' is a timely, engrossing miniseries true to novel
Jack Thorne, who co-wrote last year’s prize-winning “Adolescence,” returns with another story of fractured childhood with an admirable, engrossing new adaptation of William Golding’s much-taught novel of boy ...Read more
Colombian presidential candidate seeks Trump's help for war on cocaine gangs
Colombians face a hard, familiar choice in this month’s presidential election: negotiate with violent criminals, or go back to war against them.
Voters must decide whether to continue President Gustavo Petro’s “...Read more
Bella Hadid joins backlash against 2026 Met Gala
Bella Hadid has signalled her disapproval of this year's Met Gala and those set to attend it.
By endorsing criticism of Jeff Bezos, the event's new co-chair, the 29-year-old supermodel's move underscores widening tensions...Read more
Cameron Diaz shock fans with announcement she's quietly had third child with Benji Madden
Cameron Diaz has announced the arrival of her third child with husband Benji Madden.
The actress, 53, and her partner, 47, shared the news on Monday (04.05.26) in a characteristically private yet celebratory message to ...Read more
Optimistic Democrats add 8 more House seats to 'Red to Blue' program
WASHINGTON — The House Democratic campaign arm is adding eight more candidates in competitive districts – including several locked in messy primaries – to its list of contenders eligible for additional resources.
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US denies Iran report that naval ship was hit by missiles
The U.S. denied a report by Iranian media on Monday that the country had struck an American naval vessel with missiles, Axios reported citing a senior official. Oil prices and stocks pared back some of their earlier moves....Read more
Shakira performs to staggering two million people in Copacabana
Shakira performed a free concert for two million fans in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.
The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker headlined Todo Mundo No Rio, the free mega‑event that draws millions to the Brazilian city, over the ...Read more
Taylor Swift supporter turns fan page into 'full time job'
A Taylor Swift megafan has turned her love for the singer into a "full time" job.
Olivia Levin, 26, started the SwiftiesForEternity fan account on Tumblr and Instagram well over a decade ago, and she has been a huge fan ...Read more
Spike Lee defends Michael biopic amid criticism for not including child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson
Spike Lee has defended Michael after the biopic was criticised for not including allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson.
The new movie has proved to be a huge hit at the box office despite being panned ...Read more
Who are the target audience for Andy Serkis' Animal Farm adaptation?
Andy Serkis wants to "engage young people" with his Animal Farm adaptation.
The Lord of the Rings star has directed the new animated film that is loosely based on George Orwell's novella of the same name and explained ...Read more
Shock claims about Michael Jackson's chimp's 'child abuse' resurface
Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles is said to have been kicked out of Neverland for performing a solo sex act in front of "busloads" of child visitors to the singer's infamous ranch.
The singer, who died aged 50 ...Read more
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn reveals university studies
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn is studying forensic science at university.
The 19-year-old student, whose famous mother died in 2007 after suffering an accidental drug overdose, has enrolled at college and she's ...Read more
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends special event for Godson in Chicago
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a solo trip to Chicago, Illinois to support her Godson at his first Communion service.
The former Suits star, 44, who lives in Montecito, California headed to Chicago over the weekend (02-...Read more
Princess Eugenie pregnant
Princess Eugenie is pregnant.
The 36-year-old royal - who is the daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and Sarah Ferguson - has confirmed she's expecting her third child with her husband...Read more
Illinois abortion rights amendment still not a reality as Gov. JB Pritzker, Democrats focus elsewhere
Embarking on a second term about six months after the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down the federal right to abortion, Gov. JB Pritzker declared in his January 2023 inaugural address that the new ...Read more
TV Tinsel: Brooke Shields probes murder most foul in Acorn TV's 'You're Killing Me'
Actress Brooke Shields is walking on the wild side as she probes murder most foul in her latest gig for Acorn TV.
Shields, who’s best known for her sitcom, “Suddenly Susan,” and mystery capers for the Hallmark ...Read more
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