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Angie Stone. Photo Source: Bengt Nyman (CC BY 2.0).

Grammy-Nominated Angie Stone Killed in Car Accident at 63

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone died in a car crash on March 1, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama. The 63-year-old artist was traveling with nine band members following a performance when their vehicle was involved in a serious accident. Stone was the only fatality. “My mommy is gone,” Stone’s daughter Diamond wrote on social media, confirming ...

A female singer performing on stage. Photo Source: Sabrina Carpenter.

Sabrina Carpenter Adds 12 Arena Dates to 2025 Tour

Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter has announced 12 additional arena dates for her “Short n’ Sweet” tour after selling out her initial North American run of 33 dates. The popular artist will take her hit-filled setlist to five major markets this fall, beginning with a two-night stint at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on October 23-24, 2025. ...

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Luka Dončić’s First Lakers Triple-Double Sinks Mavericks

Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double as a Laker Tuesday night, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. In an emotionally charged matchup, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists despite shooting struggles, going just 6-for-17 from the field. “It was an emotional night for ...

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Dan Bongino. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (Flickr)

Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director

President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, placing the former Secret Service agent and conservative podcast host in the bureau’s second-highest position. Bongino will serve under newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel. Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, describing Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion ...

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Federal Employees Ordered to Justify Jobs in 48 Hours Amid Trump-Musk Efficiency Drive

Federal employees across the U.S. government received an unexpected email Saturday demanding they justify their work or risk losing their jobs, as the Trump administration implements sweeping changes to the federal workforce. Elon Musk, leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced on social media platform X that federal workers must provide “approximately ...

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Scott Turner has been confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of HUD. Photo Source: Scott Turner (LinkedIn)

Scott Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary Amid Housing Crisis

Scott Turner, who once played in the NFL, is now in charge of the government’s housing department. The Senate approved him with 55 votes in favor and 44 against. He now controls programs that help millions of Americans find and keep affordable homes. “We have a housing crisis in our country, where American people and ...

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Chris Wright Confirmed as Energy Secretary Amid Climate Policy Debate

Chris Wright is now in charge of U.S. energy policy after a Senate vote of 59-38. He’s moving from running Liberty Energy, where he focused on fracking, to managing the Energy Department’s $50 billion budget. Eight Democrats backed his appointment alongside Republicans. This support came despite Wright’s clear stance against climate change action. “There is ...

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Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General Amid DOJ Overhaul

The Senate’s 54-46 confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General sets the stage for significant changes at the Justice Department. Only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, joined Republicans in supporting Trump’s choice to lead federal law enforcement. Bondi’s appointment comes amid major personnel changes. The department has already dismissed prosecutors and FBI agents involved ...