More than a dozen names belonging to politically exposed individuals and government officials appear throughout the hundreds of thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related files that were made public on Friday, according to sources familiar with the release. During an extensive review of the records, the Department of Justice identified more than 1,200 victims and…
During a private Christmas reception at the White House on Monday, Dec. 15, President Donald Trump made an unexpected and personal announcement—one that had nothing to do with policy or the economy. Instead, he revealed that his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is engaged. Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée, Bettina Anderson, publicly confirmed their…
On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc—one of the most iconic figures in French history—was captured by the Burgundians, allies of the English, and handed over to English authorities. She was placed before a church court and, at just 19 years old, executed by burning on fabricated charges of heresy. Her death stands as a…
They saw his ex on the street with three kids who looked just like him, and he almost walked away. What he discovered when he told her to get in the car changed all of their lives forever. The wind in downtown Chicago had a special kind of cruelty in December. It didn’t simply blow—it…
Some of the most tempting foods in the world also carry serious risks. Hidden within certain plants and seafood are natural toxins capable of causing paralysis—or even death—if they aren’t handled correctly. One of the most striking examples is cassava, a crop widely eaten across South America and other tropical regions, where it serves as…
I wasn’t planning on stopping that day. I was just walking along the edge of the lake, like I usually do in winter, checking the ice and enjoying the quiet. Everything looked solid at first glance. The lake was frozen over, calm, almost peaceful. Then I heard something that didn’t belong. At first, I thought…
Christmas is almost here, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gifts, you’re not alone. Shopping lists can feel overwhelming, especially when time is running out. The good news? You don’t need hundreds of options to find something meaningful. Here are 10 gift ideas that are practical, popular, and easy to find—even at the…
The man believed to be responsible for a deadly mass shooting at Brown University and the subsequent killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor has been found dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities announced Thursday evening. Law enforcement located 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente inside a storage unit in Salem, New…
With only a few humble ingredients, you can capture the essence of a season and seal it into something that offers comfort long after the fruit has disappeared from the market. Jam Mazah, also known as Mazaah Confitor, carries this timeless appeal. It’s a recipe rooted in simplicity—no specialized tools, no complicated steps—just good fruit,…
In hip-hop, fame and fortune often come fast — but for some, the cost is devastating. For these four rap figures, success was followed by criminal consequences that permanently altered their lives. Once celebrated and seemingly untouchable, they now face futures behind bars, with no path back to freedom. No. 4: R. Kelly Once hailed…