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Recently, on October 18th, it was confirmed the Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit’s bassist, passed away at the age of 48. Based on the call put out to the relevant authorities, it seems that the cause of death was cardiac arrest, but that has not been formally confirmed. Sam Rivers was...

Hamilton is one of the few Broadway productions of the 21st century that has maintained relevancy within mainstream pop culture.  Written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton during and after the American Revolution. It debuted to wide acclaim and high box office sales, with...

There are these beauty embarrassments no one ever mentions, but your mind won’t let you forget. This includes a small clump of mascara under your eye, one eyebrow painted higher than the other or even a patch of hair on your leg you forgot to shave that you find out...

For the fans of baseball, you might be happy to hear that the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is set to begin in 2026. The league is set to start with teams in four cities: New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The four cities were chosen because of...

A former New York state correction officer has been found guilty of murdering inmate Robert Brooks in 2023 while two other officers were cleared of all charges. David Kingsley was convicted Monday of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. Prosecutors said Kingsley and several other guards beat Brooks, who was handcuffed...

In a recent election in Japan, Sanae Takaichi was elected the 104th prime minister of Japan. This is a historic event as Sanae Takaichi is the first female prime minister in the history of Japan. She was elected this last Tuesday, October 21st, after winning the votes of both the...

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