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Indiana Pacers make it four wins in a row, Atlanta Hawks pull off the win

The Indiana Pacers held off a furious fourth-quarter surge by Brooklyn on Saturday, hanging on for a 108-103 victory that pushed their NBA winning streak to four games. Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the Pacers' last three games with a sore back, did not miss a beat in his return, posting his 10th straight points and assists double-double with 16 points and 12 assists. Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and Myles Turner chipped in 22 for Indiana - despite concern over his sister, Mya, who had a med

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Mar 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance After Weeks of Illness

The Vatican said on Friday that the Pope's condition is improving, but an official said he may have to "relearn to speak" following his prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy. Pope Francis will make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, where he will give his blessing and greet a crowd from Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems. The 88-year-old has been recovering from double pneumonia and has only been seen by the public once s

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Mar 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies at 76

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76. Known as “Big George,” Foreman had one of the most extraordinary careers in boxing history. He won Olympic gold in 1968 before capturing the world heavyweight title twice—21 years apart—becoming the oldest champion ever at 45. Foreman first won the heavyweight title in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier six times in two rounds. He famously lost the belt the following year to Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the J

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Donald Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Harris, Clinton, and Others

US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances from his previously defeated Democratic election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as a number of other top former officials. The move comes after Trump said in February he was revoking security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden. He confirmed that move in the latest announcement, adding that he was also revoking the security clearance of "any other member" of the Biden family. "I have determined that it is no long

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Stormzy to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Cambridge University

Stormzy has been nominated for an honorary degree alongside one of the most decorated British female Olympians, Dame Katherine Grainger. In 2018 the musician, whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr, launched a scholarship programme for black students at the University of Cambridge. The institution said he would receive a doctorate in law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact on education, music, sport and literature. Eight people will be recognised by the unive

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Mar 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Mariah Carey Wins Copyright Battle Over Christmas Classic

Mariah Carey has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case over her 1994 Christmas staple, All I Want for Christmas is You. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, a US judge rejected the allegations of songwriter Adam Stone, who released a song with the same name in 1989. He accused Carey of exploiting his "popularity" and "style". Mr Stone, who performs under the name Vince Vance, was claiming at least $20m (£16m) in damages. But in her ruling, Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani cited expert tes

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Mar 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ Album and Film Leaks Online, Featuring Son Saint

In a surprising turn of events, Ye (formally known Kanye West) has made headlines once again by leaking his latest album, Bully, along with a short film featuring his son, Saint West. This revelation came during one of the mogul’s most intense social media outbursts to date, where he shared a link to the unfinished album on his X account, albeit behind a password-protected access. Ye, known for pushing the boundaries of creativity, revealed that Bully is an ambitious project that incorporates a

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Mar 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Elon Musk Announces 2026 Mars Launch For SpaceX’s Starship And Tesla’s Optimus

Elon Musk Announces Mars Mission Timeline For SpaceX’s Starship And Humanoid Robot. In a recent statement on Saturday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk outlined exciting developments regarding the company’s ambitious plans to send its colossal Starship rocket to Mars. He revealed that the inaugural launch, featuring Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus onboard, is set for the end of 2026. Musk also mentioned that human landings on the red planet might commence as early as 2029, though he suggested that 203

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Mar 19, 2025 — 1 min read

Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read

“Kendrick Lamar Raps Very Good But I Don’t Like His Music” – Kanye West

Kanye West Critiques Kendrick Lamar’s Music Choice Despite Acknowledging His Skills In a recent revelation, controversial American rapper Kanye West expressed his distaste for the music of his contemporary, Kendrick Lamar. While he recognizes Lamar as a talented rapper, he clarified that he does not enjoy listening to his work. I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM — ye (@kanyewest) March 14, 2025 On his X account, West voiced his disp

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Mar 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Elite Women’s Sports Revenue to Surpass $2 Billion in 2025

Revenue from elite women’s sports globally is set to be in excess of $2 billion in 2025, according to leading professional services firm, Deloitte. Revenue surpassed the $1 billion mark for the very first time last year and a new report from Deloitte is predicting at least $2.35 billion in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue for the current year. The latest report predicts that Basketball will overtake football as the highest revenue-generating sport, taking 44% with football taking 35%

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Mar 18, 2025 — 2 min read

Frank Ocean Teases New Music in Payton Talbott’s Vlog

Grammy-winning artist Frank Ocean has shared a tantalizing glimpse of new music, showcased in a vlog by his rumored partner, UFC fighter Payton Talbott. The YouTube montage, crafted by Talbott, features a previously unreleased track from Ocean, evoking the sonic essence of his critically acclaimed album, Blonde. The snippet, just 36 seconds long, captures Ocean’s signature introspective style, with lyrics that resonate deeply: “I read your diary, every line / I wanna drink your words like wine

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Mar 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Homeland Security Faces Deadline to Release Prince Harry’s US Visa Records

A US court has ordered that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by the end of Tuesday. District Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents based on a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank in Washington DC. The foundation alleges that the prince concealed his past use of drugs, which should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. The allegations centre around the Duke of Sussex's claims in his memoir

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Mar 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump, Putin to have 'discussion' on Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war. The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal. Putin however has given no clear answer, instead listing a string of conditions and raising "serious questions" over the proposition. Trump's en

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Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read

“TikTok, not AI, has transformed music industry” - Will.i.am

Singer-songwriter Will.i.am has said that the video platform TikTok has transformed the music industry. The 50-year-old musician, who is best known as the frontman of the ‘Black Eyed Peas’, believes the video-sharing app has had a much bigger impact on the music business than AI, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Sky News, he explained, "I don't think anything can water down our industry any more than TikTok has”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the record producer observed that TikTok has cha

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Mar 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Will Smith Joins Doechii’s Viral “Anxiety” Challenge in Epic Fashion

Will Smith just made the viral “Anxiety” challenge even bigger by jumping in alongside Doechii. On Thursday, March 13th, he surprised fans by adding his own twist to the popular TikTok trend, proving once again that he knows how to tap into a cultural moment. In the clip, Smith bobs his head to the eerie hook , “Somebody’s watchin’ me, it’s my anxiety” , while staring into a mirror. When he turns toward the camera, his reflection stays behind, and Doechii takes his place. The Hollywood icon als

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Mar 15, 2025 — 1 min read