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Republicans in North Carolina are grappling with a major political shakeup after longtime State Senate leader Phil Berger was narrowly defeated in a closely watched primary race. The upset, decided by just 23 votes, marks the end of an era for one of the most powerful figures in state politics. The race drew national attention … Read more

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran has presented the United States with what he described as a “very significant” concession tied to global energy markets, signaling a potential opening in ongoing negotiations as tensions in the region remain high. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump characterized the development as a major breakthrough, … Read more

In the middle of a quiet forest, a newborn fawn lay on the ground — barely able to move. Its legs trembled. Its body was still adjusting to life. Standing over it was its mother. She didn’t move far. She didn’t leave. Again and again, she gently nudged the tiny fawn, urging it to stand, … Read more

The hockey world is mourning the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce, a longtime NHL.com beat reporter for the Minnesota Wild, who died at 38 alongside her three children, Hudson, Cayden and Avery, and their dog in a house fire early Saturday, March 21. Pierce had covered the Wild for the past decade and co-hosted a … Read more

Some bonds don’t need words. John Unger and his dog Schoep shared nearly two decades together — a connection built on loyalty, survival, and something deeper that’s hard to explain. Schoep, a shepherd mix, had been with John since he was a puppy in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Over the years, they became inseparable. But time caught … Read more

Actor Tobey Maguire is once again making headlines — but not for a movie. The 50-year-old, best known for his role as Spider-Man in the early 2000s trilogy, has been linked to 20-year-old model and influencer Mishka Silva. The two were spotted together in a VIP section at Super Bowl LX in February 2026. Shortly … Read more

Doctors in the operating room weren’t prepared for what they were about to see. When Shelby Martin of Dixon, Tennessee, went in for her third C-section, everything seemed routine — until the moment her baby was delivered. The room went silent. Then came gasps. Her son, Cassian, was born on July 29 at Tristar Centennial … Read more

A live legislative session in Brazil turned into a national controversy within minutes. During the session, state deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro stood up and began applying dark makeup to her face and arms — in front of other lawmakers and cameras. Then she asked a single question: “Am I Black now?” She later described the act … Read more

She built her entire life from a phone screen. And it ended on one. Wang Yefei, known online as “Sister Wang Zha,” was a 39-year-old livestreamer in China. A single mother raising her 4-year-old daughter, she had built a following of over 130,000 fans selling women’s fashion through daily livestreams. She did everything herself. Product … Read more

Before antibiotics existed, neurosyphilis was a death sentence. Once the infection reached the brain, it caused paralysis, psychosis, and eventually death. Doctors had no effective way to stop it. Patients deteriorated slowly, often losing both their bodies and their minds. Then came a solution that sounded insane. In 1917, Austrian physician Julius Wagner-Jauregg proposed something … Read more