2024 Tornado Season was Second Worst on Record

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The year 2024 will go down in history as the second-worst tornado season on record, beating 2011, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center’s said Friday. After a late December tornado outbreak with at least 88 twisters, 1,735 tornadoes have been confirmed so far in the United States from 1,880 preliminary reports during the year. As AccuWeather reports, that […]

Net Neutrality has been Struck Down by Appeals Court Ruling

Federal net neutrality rules, which briefly came back from the dead under the Biden administration, have been struck down by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. As The Verge reports, the three-judge panel ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority to impose net neutrality rules on internet service providers (ISPs). The FCC sought […]

Models Rights Bill Signed into Law in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Fashion Workers Act into law in December, which will give models working in the state greater protection from exploitation, harassment, abuse and the growing use of artificial intelligence. The law, which goes into effect in June, 2025, means that model management companies will now have to register with […]

Country Music Roundup: Lone Star Smokeout, Brett Eldredge’s New Album, and Kane Brown’s The High Road

Lone Star Smokeout 2024: A Star-Studded Lineup The first-ever Lone Star Smokeout is bringing a powerhouse lineup to Arlington, Texas, from May 2-4, 2024. Held at the AT&T Stadium grounds, this three-day event promises incredible performances from headliners Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks, and Midland. The festival will also feature country favorites like the Randy Rogers […]

Lil Wayne Announces Limited Five-City Tour for 2025

Hip-hop legend Lil Wayne is set to hit the road in 2025 for a limited five-city tour, bringing his iconic sound and unmatched energy to fans across the country. The tour kicks off on February 27 in Indianapolis and wraps up on March 15 in Raleigh, NC. Special Lineup Joining Lil Wayne on this exclusive […]

Mark O’Connell Departs Taking Back Sunday After 24 Years

Mark O’Connell, drummer for the iconic emo band Taking Back Sunday, has announced his departure after nearly 25 years with the group. The 43-year-old musician shared the news on Instagram on Jan. 7, reflecting on his time with the band and his plans for the future. A Heartfelt Goodbye “After nearly 25 years as the […]

Grammy Predictions 2024: Will Beyoncé Finally Win Album of the Year?

The final round of Grammy voting closed on Friday, Jan. 3, setting the stage for predictions about this year’s winners. As the music world anticipates the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, the General Field categories—Album, Record, and Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), and Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)—are sparking […]

Kawhi Leonard Leaves Clippers to Support Family Amid Wildfires

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard temporarily left the team this week to be with his family, who were evacuated due to the devastating Palisades Fire raging in Los Angeles. Leonard, a Pacific Palisades resident, returned home to ensure the safety of his loved ones as wildfires continued to ravage the area. Coach Tyronn Lue […]

Kawhi Leonard deja los Clippers para apoyar a su familia en medio de los incendios forestales

La estrella de Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, dejó temporalmente el equipo esta semana para estar con su familia, que fue evacuada debido al devastador incendio Palisades que arrasa Los Ángeles. Leonard, residente de Pacific Palisades, regresó a casa para garantizar la seguridad de sus seres queridos mientras los incendios forestales seguían devastando el área. […]

Brooke Shields Reveals Traumatic Experience With Unauthorized Medical Procedure

Brooke Shields, the beloved actress known for her roles in Pretty Baby and Blue Lagoon, is opening up about a deeply personal and unsettling experience in her new memoir, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman. The 59-year-old star candidly recounts a traumatic medical procedure performed without her […]