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He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival
He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival Michael Jordan is repeating the two crucial words from his famous 1995 fax: "I'm back." The all-time basketball legend will be a special contributor for the highly anticipated return of the NBA on NBC, the network announced on Monday, May 12. NBC will resume showing NBA games in the 2025-26 season after a 23-year hiatus. NBC made the announcement during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. "I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC," Jordan said in a statement. "The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I'm excited about being a specia…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal NJ's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal
NJ's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal Edan Alexander, a Bergen County native, who had been held hostage by Hamas for 19 months, has been released on Monday, May 12, according to published reports. Alexander, a 21-year-old Tenafly resident and the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza, was handed over to Red Cross representatives, NBC News reported. Alexander will be transferred to Israeli special forces inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Force said. Alexander was originally taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Hamas confirmed Alexander's release, calling it a step "being taken to achieve a ce…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters
Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters Fox is rolling out a new streaming service for its full lineup of live and on-demand content across all of its channels. The broadcasting giant unveiled the platform called Fox One on Monday, May 12. An exact launch date and pricing haven't been announced, but Fox One is expected to be available in the fall before the NFL and college football seasons. Fox is finally creating a uniform streaming platform years after competitors CBS and NBC put their content on Paramount+ and Peacock. Fox has used the free service Tubi, along with its subscription-based platform Fox Nation, to attract co…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Change In Weather Pattern Will Bring New Rounds Of Rain Change In Weather Pattern Will Bring New Rounds Of Rain
Change In Weather Pattern Will Bring New Rounds Of Rain More rain is on the way as a brief stretch of sunny days will be followed by an unsettled weather pattern. The change in the weather pattern will come on Tuesday, May 13, after high pressure and its associated dry air move out and a slow-moving storm creeps northward from the Southeast. (See the first image above.) "By Tuesday, a shift in the jet stream will allow the southern storm and its drenching downpours to expand farther to the north and overspread much of the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region," according to AccuWeather.  Locations at the highest risk for fl…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know Hotels, vacation rentals, and ticket sellers must now show their full costs up front under a new federal rule  aiming to end "junk fees." The Federal Trade Commission's rule banning "junk fees" officially went into effect on Monday, May 12. The FTC passed the rule in December 2024 to prevent businesses from inflating prices by hiding mandatory costs through vague or hidden charges like "resort," "convenience," or "service" fees. Companies selling concert tickets, hotel stays, and short-term vacation rentals now must display all required fees in advertised prices online, in p…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Apple Could Be Raising iPhone Prices Soon, Report Says Apple Could Be Raising iPhone Prices Soon, Report Says
Apple Could Be Raising iPhone Prices Soon, Report Says Apple is considering a price increase for its new iPhone models scheduled for release this fall, according to a brand-new report. The price hike would coincide with anticipated enhancements in features and design modifications, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the technology giant is strategically evaluating this move to ensure it aligns with the launch of new, ultra-thin designs, The Journal reported. The company is distancing itself from any direct association between the potential price hikes and the ongoing US tariffs on Chinese imports, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War The US and China are stepping back from extremely high retaliatory tariffs placed on each other, lowering the duty rates to ease tensions and negotiate a potential trade deal. The White House announced the tariff-lowering agreement on Monday, May 12. Both countries will reduce their tariffs to a baseline 10% rate, with the US continuing to impose its 20% tariff on China related to fentanyl. The drastic reduction comes after President Donald Trump dramatically raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a combined 145%, causing Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on US goods. The agreement also…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Trump To Sign Order Tying US Drug Prices To Lowest In World Trump To Sign Order Tying US Drug Prices To Lowest In World
Trump To Sign Order Tying US Drug Prices To Lowest In World President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order aimed at slashing the cost of certain prescription drugs. It will be issued on Monday, May 12, will instruct the US Department of Health and Human Services to align Medicare payments for medications administered in a doctor’s office with the lowest price paid by other countries. Trump said in a social media post Sunday night, May 11, that he will be instituting a most favored nation's policy "whereby the United States will pay the same price as the nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the world. "Our country w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out
No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out Nights out may be taking a backseat as Americans appear to be embracing a new social trend centered around staying in. According to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Air Wick, those who prefer hosting friends at home significantly outnumber those who opt for a night on the town. In fact, the poll of 2,000 Americans found that nearly three-quarters of respondents lean toward gathering with friends in the comfort of their own homes. Half said this shift in preference has taken place in just the past few years. Respondents cited a range of reasons for this change, from sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Tropical Storm Could Form Before Hurricane Season Even Starts Tropical Storm Could Form Before Hurricane Season Even Starts
Tropical Storm Could Form Before Hurricane Season Even Starts The year's first tropical storm could form before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins Sunday, June 1. In mid-May, a slowly rotating, expansive area of atmospheric disturbance may develop near Central America, affecting parts of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to AccuWeather. Known as the Central American Gyre, the system can occasionally set the stage for a tropical depression or storm to form. "We're starting to get into that season where we need to kind of keep an eye out (in the Caribbean)," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit
New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit A spacecraft launched more than 50 years ago has crashed into Earth. The defunct probe from the former Soviet Union, known as Kosmos 482, was launched in 1972 on a mission to explore Venus.  A launch failure left it trapped in Earth’s orbit — where it has remained for more than half a century. It finally went down over the Indian Ocean west of Jakarta, Indonesia Saturday morning, May 10, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos.  Due to a malfunction of the booster block after launch in 1972, it remained in a high elliptical orbit of the Earth, gradually approaching the plan…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Feds Say Congressmen Stormed NJ ICE Facility, But Law May Be On Their Side Feds Say Congressmen Stormed NJ ICE Facility, But Law May Be On Their Side
Feds Say Congressmen Stormed NJ ICE Facility, But Law May Be On Their Side Federal officials say members of Congress and a group of protestors forced their way into a New Jersey immigration detention center housing some of the country’s most violent offenders—even though a federal law explicitly gives the lawmakers the right to be there. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the group “stormed” into Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark on Friday, May 9, where Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was also arrested for trespassing, but later released that evening. According to ICE, the lawmakers and protestors entered through the facility’s first security checkp…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Hamas Agrees To Release NJ Hostage Edan Alexander, Again Hamas Agrees To Release NJ Hostage Edan Alexander, Again
Hamas Agrees To Release NJ Hostage Edan Alexander, Again Edan Alexander will soon be a free man,  On Sunday, May 11, Hamas leaders announced (for the second time since March) that they'd be releasing the 21-year-old New Jersey native who was taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attacks. President Trump later confirmed the news, too. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff tells NBC News he is en route to Israel to secure Edan, a Tenafly native who is the last surviving American-Israeli hostage taken by Hamas and is a U.S. and Israeli citizen. Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas' negotiating team, made the announcement about Alexander's release on Sunda…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
WATCH: BMW Driver Ignores Police, Plows Through Street Festival Crowd Before Arrest WATCH: BMW Driver Ignores Police, Plows Through Street Festival Crowd Before Arrest
Watch: BMW Driver Ignores Police, Plows Through Street Festival Crowd Before Arrest A Maryland woman who HAD to get to work in Virginia did not make it there after driving through a crowded street fair and ignoring an officer's demands to stop.  On a day that started with an explosion in Laurel, local resident Kai Deberry-Bostick, 28, provided the fireworks after making a scene and plowing through an officer, then through a busy crowd filled with children and families during the annual Main Street Festival.  Quick Action by Laurel Police! During today's Main Street Festival, officers swiftly intervened when a driver... Posted by Laurel Police Department on&n…

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by Zak Failla
News
Equipment Failure Disrupts Newark Airport Air Traffic Control — Again Equipment Failure Disrupts Newark Airport Air Traffic Control — Again
Equipment Failure Disrupts Newark Airport Air Traffic Control — Again Another air traffic control outage hit Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, May 11, as federal authorities announced plans to reduce the number of flights into the troubled travel hub. “There was a telecommunications issue at Philadelphia TRACON Area C, which guides aircraft in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport airspace,” the FAA said in a statement. “The FAA briefly slowed aircraft in and out of the airport while we ensured redundancies were working as designed.” The 11 a.m. outage marked the latest disruption at Newark Liberty, which diverted or canceled dozens of…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Hardcore Wrestling Icon Sabu, ECW Star And WWE Alum, Dies Weeks After Final Match At 60 Hardcore Wrestling Icon Sabu, ECW Star And WWE Alum, Dies Weeks After Final Match At 60
Hardcore Wrestling Icon Sabu, ECW Star And WWE Alum, Dies Weeks After Final Match At 60 Hardcore wrestling legend Terry Brunk — more commonly known as Sabu — has died, according to reports. The Staten Island native, who made his name in ECW before being inducted into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame, was 60.  No cause of death has been confirmed.  Sabu was among the most popular hardcore wrestlers in the business and had a brief run with WWE in the mid-2000s.  News of his death comes weeks after his victory over GCW star and former WWE wrestler Joey Janela on April 18. Sabu was trained by his uncle, "The Sheik" and was a mainstay in the business for decades, …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House
US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House After two days of intense, high-stakes negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have reached a breakthrough on a new trade agreement aimed at easing tensions and addressing the $1.2 trillion trade deficit, the White House announced. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced the deal on Sunday, May 11, following face-to-face meetings with Chinese officials in Switzerland. BREAKING: U.S. Announces China Trade Deal in Geneva pic.twitter.com/JjgvYAvAGe — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2025 “I’m happy to report …

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by Zak Failla
News
'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address 'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address
'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address In his first Sunday address as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to end all global conflicts, describing them as a “third world war in pieces.” Speaking to tens of thousands outside St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 11, the first U.S.-born pope delivered his message in fluent Italian, calling for an end to violence and a renewed global effort of care. It echoed remarks made by his predecessor before his death last month.  “Let us take up the invitation that Pope Francis left us in his message for today: the invitation to welcome and accompany young people,…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Kangaroo Kills Zoo Worker Who Wanted To 'Roughhouse' With Animal: Report Kangaroo Kills Zoo Worker Who Wanted To 'Roughhouse' With Animal: Report
Kangaroo Kills Zoo Worker Who Wanted To 'Roughhouse' With Animal: Report A 56-year-old zoo employee who was known to "roughhouse" with a kangaroo was found dead in their enclosure last week, covered in signs of an attack, reports said.  Eric Slate worked at 5 Star Farm, a small park outside of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was found dead Friday night, May 9, in the kangaroo and wallaby pen at the petting zoo owned by his brother, WBTW said.  Horry County Councilman Mark Causey told The Post & Courier that Slate had a history of playing rough with the animal and was believed to have been doing that at the time of his death. Authorities have ordered …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports
Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports The Trump administration is poised to accept a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jet described as a "palace in the sky" from the Qatari royal family, which will be upgraded to serve as Air Force One, according to multiple reports. A senior official familiar with the matter said that the aircraft would later be donated to Trump’s presidential library, allowing him continued access as a private citizen, according to a report in The New York Times. A brand-new commercial Boeing 747-8 is valued at approximately $418 million, according to Simple Flying. The plan, which may represent one of the largest for…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China
Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China President Donald Trump hailed significant advancements in trade negotiations with China, describing the discussions over the last couple of days as a “total reset” following weeks of escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. While specifics about the progress were not disclosed by Trump or US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, the talks are ongoing. In a post on Truth Social early Sunday, May 11, Trump said: “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to. A total reset ne…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump
More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump As international tourists shy away from the United States, more Americans are planning summer trips to European destinations, according to new travel data. US travel to Europe is expected to rise 10% from 2024, Allianz Partners USA said in a report released on Thursday, May 8. The insurance firm analyzed nearly seven million summer itineraries booked between Thursday, May 22, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, each lasting five to eight days. The most popular destinations are familiar favorites. London retains the No. 1 spot, followed by Paris and Dublin in the top three. Rome is in fourth place a…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
iOS 18.5 Update Coming In Days: Expect These Features iOS 18.5 Update Coming In Days: Expect These Features
iOS 18.5 Update Coming In Days: Expect These Features The iOS 18.5 software update is expected in the coming days, and users are anticipating its arrival. It’s expected to be mainly a bug fix and performance update, with some minor enhancements. According to Apple’s official release notes, the upgrade will include: Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device. Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a third-party device. Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen. • A new Pride Harmony wallpaper. The exact date of the update…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Kentucky Derby Jockey Hit With $62K Fine, Suspension For Over-Whipping Champ Sovereignty Kentucky Derby Jockey Hit With $62K Fine, Suspension For Over-Whipping Champ Sovereignty
Kentucky Derby Jockey Hit With $62K Fine, Suspension For Over-Whipping Champ Sovereignty The jockey who rode Kentucky Derby-winning horse Sovereignty last week is facing a hefty fine and brief suspension, according to reports. Junior Alvarado, 38, was fined $62,000 by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) on Friday after he whipped his horse too many times during the winning run at Churchill Downs. He was also suspended for two days. HISA noted that it was Alvarado's second offense in 180 days, leading to the hefty fine.  "Mr. Alvarado’s fine was doubled pursuant to an escalating penalty structure for repeat riding crop violations within the previous 180 d…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland
HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland A high school boys lacrosse player has died from injuries he sustained in a game earlier this week. The incident involving Dylan Veselic of Bay High School in Bay Village, Ohio, located about 15 miles west of Cleveland, happened Tuesday night, May 6, in a game against Olmsted Falls High School. The 16-year-old sophomore had been hit by a ball in the back of his head, below his helmet, while trying to block a shot, a witness told NBC affiliate WKYC in Cleveland. Veselic was hospitalized in critical condition after being transported by a medical helicopter. Two days later, the Bay …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral Late-night host John Oliver has an interesting offer for Minor League Baseball. In the latest episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host had a lot to say about the minors, particularly poking fun at some of the more peculiar promotions, team nicknames, and mascots. Highlighting some of the 120 MiLB teams, Oliver made light of the Lake County Captains in Ohio, which ripped out a section of the stands and replaced them with toilet seats, then called out certain team names, such as the Hub City Spartanburgers, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and Modesto Nuts.  Oh, and the…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day Heavy is the tiny head that wears the crown. Olivia and Liam have once again taken the top spots as America’s most popular baby names, according to a new report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The SSA dropped its 2024 Most Popular Baby Names list on Friday, May 9, based on official Social Security card applications from the past year.  The agency has released the rankings every year since 1997, making it one of the most-watched baby name lists in the country. For the sixth straight year, families chose Olivia and Liam in 202…

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by Zak Failla
News
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads — Here's How To Get One Pope Leo XIV is being honored with a couple of special collectibles. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released two limited-edition bobbleheads of the new pope on Friday, May 9. The 267th pope of the Catholic Church was elected on the conclave's fourth ballot on Thursday, May 8. The pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first US-born pope and the first one from North America. His Argentinian predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas. The Chicago native's historic moment emerging on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica has been captur…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports President Donald Trump is reportedly considering suspending habeas corpus—the right a person has to challenge their detention in court—ABC News reports. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told reporters that the move is being considered to "take care of the immigration problem," ABC News said. Suspension of habeas corpus is traditionally reserved for "actual rebellion or invasion posing the most dire threats to public safety," according to CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be susp…

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by Zak Failla
News
Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way
Greedy For Tate McRae? Her 2025 Tour Is Headed Your Way She’s already danced across your screen and sung her way into your playlists—now she’s coming for your city. Tate McRae is set to light up arenas across the Northeast this summer with her “Miss Possessive Tour,” and fans are already racing to score seats. Tickets are available now via StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. McRae, the Calgary-born singer, first made headlines as a teenage finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. But it was her raw, relatable songwriting and smoky vocals that made her a global name. Her 2020 breakout hit, “you broke me first,” cemented her as a Gen Z for…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
News
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks America reached a grim milestone this week as the number of confirmed measles cases across the country has soared past 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,001 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by 31 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 14 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 93 percent of cases (928 of 1,001) linked to outbreaks,…

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by Zak Failla