Toukie Smith, model and actor known for her role on '227,' dies at 74
LOS ANGELES — Toukie Smith, a former runway model and actor best known for her role on the sitcom "227," has died. She was 74.
Smith died Wednesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, according to a statement ...Read more
Rob and Michele Reiner's kids bestow namesake award to Jamie Lee Curtis
Jake and Romy Reiner, children of the late Rob and Michele Reiner, made a rare public appearance to pay tribute to their parents nearly one year after of their deaths.
Jake and Romy each delivered remarks over the weekend...Read more
Review: 'Wanted: The Legend of the Sisters Clarke' on Broadway was fun while the caper lasted
NEW YORK — Dual female protagonists — or, in the parlance of the musical “Chicago,” sister acts — frequently are a key to Broadway success, especially given that women are the buyers of most theater tickets. And,...Read more
Russia and Ukraine to resume US-led peace talks on Wednesday
Ukraine and Russia wrapped up the first day of new U.S.-led peace talks, as Washington and Kyiv’s European allies stressed the importance of credible security guarantees as part of any deal to end the war.
The ...Read more
Florida middle school student arrested after threats on TikTok livestream
ORLANDO, Fla. — A St. Cloud Middle School student was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening to shoot up his school on a social media livestream.
The 14-year-old student made the threats while live on TikTok, the St....Read more
America’s 2-party system seems weird, but adding a 3rd party could make voter representation worse
In most races in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, Americans had only two realistic choices: Democrats and Republicans.
As a scholar of parties and elections, I am often asked why the U.S. has only two ...Read more
What are biomarkers? A biologist explains how doctors measure your health – and how combining cells from different people can find new markers
A family of five is exposed to the flu virus, but only two of them get sick. A lifelong chain-smoker lives 100 years, while a professional athlete in their prime dies of an unexpected heart attack. A drug fails a ...Read more
RFK Jr. loosens access to unapproved peptides: A health law scholar explains what consumers need to know
Unregulated peptides for weight loss, muscle building, longevity and more are a roaring wellness fad – even though these substances have not been proved safe and effective and have not been approved by the U.S. Food ...Read more
COP31: Governments are failing to rein in emissions from their own power plants
World leaders meeting at the annual U.N. climate summit in November 2026 are wrestling with a persistent challenge: how to get countries to follow through on their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are...Read more
David Schwimmer recreates Friends' 'red sweater' moment
David Schwimmer has revived his Friends red sweater in a new fashion campaign for lifestyle brand Quince.
The 60-year-old actor slipped back into a colourful jumper in the new holiday advert as a nod to the episode of the...Read more
James Stewart's daughter reveals real reason he quit acting
James Stewart's daughter has revealed the real reason the Hollywood legend quit acting.
The It's A Wonderful Life star walked away from his career in the years prior to his death in 1997 at the age of 89 and his last role...Read more
Olivia Cooke deactivated social media due to 'ugliness' in House of the Dragon fanbase
Olivia Cooke deactivated her social media accounts due to "ugliness" in the House of the Dragon fanbase.
The 32-year-old actress plays Alicent Hightower in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series and has an uneasy ...Read more
Trump signals new Iran strikes unnecessary after Qatar meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he’s keen to pursue diplomacy with Iran and wind down the war following a White House meeting with the prime minister of Qatar, the main mediator between the warring sides.
Further ...Read more
US-led peace talks with Russia and Ukraine start in Abu Dhabi
A new round of talks to end the war in Ukraine kicked off on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to restart the peace process even as Russia shows no sign it’s willing to compromise.
The ...Read more
Hegseth says impeachment push in Congress amounts to 'sabotage'
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against an impeachment effort against him over his management of the military, saying the moves had turned disagreements over Pentagon policy into a politicized “...Read more
In a first, LA's 3 citywide elected offices will all be held by Asian Americans
LOS ANGELES — Last week's midterm elections made history across the country, and Los Angeles was no exception: Asian Americans will now hold all three citywide elective offices — mayor, city attorney and controller —...Read more
Editorial: Big Democratic majorities can keep Congress focused
The law of large numbers in statistics means the greater the sampling size, the truer to the actual values. In politics, the law of large numbers of Democrats elected to the House under Hakeem Jeffries and to the Senate ...Read more
SZA appears to confirm Coachella slot, a new album and tour next year
SZA has sparked excitement among fans after seemingly teasing a Coachella appearance next year while previewing an unreleased song.
The Kill Bill singer recently shared a snippet of a new song on Instagram which samples ...Read more
Fall Out Boy announce biggest-ever headline tour and drop new single ACES
Fall Out Boy have announced the biggest headline tour of their career, with the pop-punk veterans set to play arenas and stadiums across North America, Europe and the UK in 2027.
After teasing fans with a string of ...Read more
Billy Idol teases 'electronica' sound on next album
Billy Idol has teased that his next album will feature "a little bit more electronica" while staying true to the sound that made him a rock icon.
The 70-year-old star is already working on the follow-up to 2025's Dream ...Read more
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