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Entertainment
Lamelo Ball Hits 9 3-Pointers to Lead Hornets to Surprising 135-117 Win Over Luka's Lakers
LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic’s 39...
Kathleen Kennedy, Steward of 'Star Wars,' Steps Down From Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from Lucasfilm after more than 13 years
Social Media
Joel Kim Booster Marries John Michael Sudsina in Joyous San Francisco Ceremony
Comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster wed his partner of four years, John Michael Sudsina, on December 30, 2025, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Will Star in 'Sunday in the Park with George'
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are due for a post-"Wicked" reunion.
Lifestyle
Luxury Retailer Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy As It Prepares to Restructure
Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments
Pro Wrestlers Kiera Hogan and Diamanté Announce Engagement on New Year's Eve
Professional wrestlers Kiera Hogan and Diamanté announced their engagement on social media on New Year's Eve 2025. The pair shared photos of the engagement ring...
Travel
US Names Major Sporting Events Other Than World Cup, Olympics Exempt From Trump Visa Ban
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the...
Queer in the Copper Country: How Michigan’s Remote Keweenaw Peninsula Quietly Became an LGBTQ+ Haven
Far from the usual circuit of gay beaches and big-city Pride, Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula — anchored by the tiny twin towns of Houghton and Hancock — is...
