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When the ground began shaking violently beneath Alaska’s southern coastline Wednesday afternoon, thousands of residents knew exactly what to do—run for higher ground.   The powerful tremor that rattled the region triggered immediate tsunami warnings, sending coastal communities into emergency mode as sirens wailed and evacuation orders echoed across radio waves and smartphone alerts. The…

Téa Leoni and Tim Daly Tie the Knot After 11 Years Together After more than a decade of a mostly private romance, television stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly made their relationship official. The couple, who played a married pair on Madam Secretary, exchanged vows on July 12, 2025, in a small New York ceremony. Surrounded…

The U.S. Supreme Court provided another victory for President Donald Trump on Tuesday, facilitating his executive order aimed at reducing the oversized federal government through extensive layoffs across various agencies. In an unsigned ruling, the justices overturned a lower court’s decision that had prevented the president’s February 13 directive, which called for “large-scale reductions in…

Super Bowl-winning linebacker Bryan Braman has d**d at 38 after battling a rare form of ca**er, his agent confirmed to CNN Sports on Thursday. He played seven NFL seasons with two teams. “Bryan Braman was a warrior in every sense – on the field and in life – facing every battle with unshakable grit and heart,” Sean…

Ageing may be slowed down by the same substance that causes you to look at your hands for three hours. Researchers discovered that psilocin, the substance your body produces after consuming psilocybin, increased survival rates in older mice and helped human cells live longer in the lab. Their findings were published in npj Ageing. The findings…

Tech entrepreneur Andy Byron is making headlines after being caught on a stadium jumbotron in a surprising moment at a recent Coldplay concert. Byron, CEO of the data startup Astronomer, was seen embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer, in a way that appeared romantic. The footage quickly spread across social media on Thursday,…

A Remarkable LifeMaria Branyas Morera, who passed away at 117, was the world’s oldest known living person. Born in 1907 in San Francisco and later living in Spain, she witnessed two World Wars, the Spanish Civil War, the 1918 flu, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a mother, grandmother, and, above all, a quiet observer…

At least 61 people have d.ied after a huge fire ripped through a shopping mall in Iraq, with a survivor saying the inferno began after an air conditioning unit exploded. Officials have launched an investigation into the blaze at the newly-opened six-storey Corniche Hypermarket Mall in the city of Kut, where men, women and children…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was on the wrong side of the illegal immigration issue during her failed attempt to prevent President Donald Trump from winning a second presidential term, and she remains on the wrong side now as riots aimed at blocking immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles spiraled out of control over the…

A Muslim was sitting next to Paddy on a plane. Keep Calm And Oh Feck It Enjoy Some Craic Paddy ordered a whiskey. The stewardess asked the Muslim if he’d like a drink. He replied in disgust, “I’d rather be raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips!” Paddy handed his drink…