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Macklemore Blames Patriots Owner Robert Kraft For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour Macklemore Blames Patriots Owner Robert Kraft For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour
Macklemore Blames Patriots Owner Robert Kraft For His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following backlash over his pro-Palestinian remarks during both of his opening acts at MetLife Stadium earlier this month, according to the Seattle rapper himself. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, announced his removal from Sheeran’s LOOP Tour in a lengthy Instagram statement Monday, Sept. 14, saying the decision followed pressure from stadium owners after his performances in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5. "Rolling Stone" also reported that Macklemore was removed from the remainder o…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings Across US, CT Teen Among Several Arrests 'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings Across US, CT Teen Among Several Arrests
'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings Across US, CT Teen Among Several Arrests Police departments across the United States are issuing warnings about a concerning new viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend targeting schools and communities, and in some cases, leading to arrests. The trend features disturbing depictions of the Dr. Seuss character lurking outside homes, schools and other locations, often at night. Some of the images and videos appear to have been generated using artificial intelligence. The trend reportedly surfaced in Ireland and the United Kingdom, according to The Guardian. On Aug. 31, a 14-year-old Colorado student was arrested after police said …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Falling Fuel Tanks Spark Ford's Latest Major Recall Of 223K+ Vehicles Falling Fuel Tanks Spark Ford's Latest Major Recall Of 223K+ Vehicles
Falling Fuel Tanks Spark Ford's Latest Major Recall Of 223K+ Vehicles More than 220,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because their fuel tanks can potentially fall off while in motion. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The recall affects F-150s from model years 2023 through 2027. The trucks' fuel tanks may be improperly secured because the front fuel tank straps weren't correctly installed during assembly. In some cases, the straps' T-slots weren't properly inserted into the vehicle's frame rail, potentially causing the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Creepy 'Cat In The Hat' Threat Hits CT School: Student Arrested, Cops Say Creepy 'Cat In The Hat' Threat Hits CT School: Student Arrested, Cops Say
Creepy 'Cat In The Hat' Threat Hits CT School: Student Arrested, Cops Say A Connecticut middle school student has been arrested in connection with a “Cat in the Hat” threat posted on social media targeting a local school, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Concerning 'Cat In The Hat' School Threat Trend Sparks Warnings, Teen Arrests Across US The Bailey Middle School student was charged following an investigation by West Haven police and the West Haven Board of Education, the department announced Monday, Sept. 14.  Police did not identify the student or specify the charges. The matter has also been forwarded to the Board of Education for further review, …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Icon For Decades Worked With Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Icon For Decades Worked With Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner
Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Icon For Decades Worked With Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner Bob Mackie, whose designs helped make some of entertainment’s biggest stars impossible to overlook, has died. The fashion and costume designer was 87. A statement on his official Instagram account announced his death on Monday, Sept. 14. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” said the Instagram statement. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His ge…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How
Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How Stop & Shop is celebrating a popular sidekick for tacos, burritos, and tortilla chips. Customers can get a free container of Nature's Promise guacamole starting on Friday, Sept. 11. The promotion runs through Thursday, Sept. 17. The offer celebrates National Guacamole Day, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to Avocados From Mexico, guacamole was invented by the Aztecs between the 14th and 16th centuries by mashing avocados with a mortar and pestle, then adding ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and salt. The word "guacamole" is a combination of the Nahuatl words f…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study A better mood may be closer than you think, with a small study suggesting that 10 minutes could make a difference. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that a brief session of very slow running improved mood and performance on a mental task compared with sitting quietly. The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, suggest that even gentle running may offer immediate benefits for healthy young adults.  Researchers recruited 24 participants: 13 men and 11 women. All were healthy, right-handed, and had no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions. Each pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY House Candidate’s BDSM-Modeling Past Shockingly Resurfaces NY House Candidate’s BDSM-Modeling Past Shockingly Resurfaces
NY House Candidate’s Bdsm-modeling Past Shockingly Resurfaces A Long Island congressional candidate has a surprising past: modeling BDSM gear for a fetish sex shop. Chris Gallant, a 37-year-old Democrat, appeared in multiple photos for “Mr S Leather,” a San Francisco-based company selling a variety of products on its XXX-rated website, the New York Post reported Sunday, Sept. 13. Gallant’s attorney confirmed to the Post that he’d appeared in the pics. Pictures of Gallant were wiped from the internet — at his request, according to his lawyer’s comments to the Post — but are still visible on archived versions of the site. They can be found from 2011 to…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported All of the measles deaths reported in the United States so far this year have occurred in Pennsylvania, where a third resident has died amid the nation’s largest outbreak, officials said. A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died Saturday, Sept. 12, from complications associated with measles, Coroner Greg Furlong announced. Her name was not released, and the coroner did not disclose her vaccination status. “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” Furlong said. The death is Jefferson Co…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Bridge Crash Over Connecticut River: State Police Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Bridge Crash Over Connecticut River: State Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Bridge Crash Over Connecticut River: State Police A motorcyclist was killed in a late-night crash on a Connecticut highway, police said. Troop H in Hartford was notified of the crash on the outbound side of the Founders Bridge in East Hartford around 11:56 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, according to state police. The motorcycle operator initially was reported to have suffered serious injuries, and EMS was dispatched to the scene, police said. Shortly afterward, authorities determined the rider had died. The victim's identity was not released, though police said next of kin had been notified. The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Firefighter Struck By Fleeing Driver At CT Crash Scene: Officials Firefighter Struck By Fleeing Driver At CT Crash Scene: Officials
Firefighter Struck By Fleeing Driver At CT Crash Scene: Officials A firefighter was struck by a fleeing driver who sped through an active crash scene in a Connecticut town on Sunday, Sept. 13, officials said. The East Hampton Fire Department and East Hampton Police Department were working at a two-car crash when police attempted to stop a vehicle before it reached the scene, Fire Chief Robb Rainville said. The driver fled, passing the emergency scene at a high rate of speed, Rainville said. About five minutes later, the same vehicle returned from the opposite direction, drove around a fire truck and struck traffic cones before hitting a firefighter w…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill
Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill A high school football player is fighting through severe health complications after an accidental encounter with a highly toxic substance. Zach Brown, a junior offensive lineman at Lake Cormorant High School in DeSoto County, Mississippi, became critically ill after exposure to paraquat, a powerful agricultural herbicide. Brown initially received medical care in Mississippi before being transferred to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for specialized treatment. He was also evaluated for a possible lung transplant, according to information shared by those supporting his family. Loved one…

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by Joe Lombardi