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David Lynch, Legendary Director of ‘Twin Peaks,’ Dies at 78

AN ICON

The auteur behind “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” and so many more had been diagnosed with emphysema.

Mathew Murphy, Martha Mercer | Published Jan 16, 2025

Michelle Obama Is Skipping Donald Trump’s Inauguration

NO, THANKS

Her office’s announcement comes after she also gave Jimmy Carter’s funeral a miss.

Martha Mercer, Liam Archacki | Published Jan 14, 2025

Church Leader Who Crowned King Charles Out in Abuse Scandal

CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE

The Most Reverend Justin Welby had faced growing pressure to go following the publication of a damning review.

David Gardner | Published Nov 12, 2024

Will Hamas Head’s Death—Seen in Shocking Vid—Lead to Peace?

BEGINNING OF THE END?

Nobody seems to know what comes next after Israeli soldiers killed Yahya Sinwar in Rafah and released drone footage of the minutes leading up to his death.

Janna Brancolini | Published Oct 18, 2024

Far-Right Pastor Wants Public Execution for Lies About Rape

WTF

It’s just one of the many fringe takes of Joel Webbon—who’s apparently a fan of JD Vance.

Claire Lampen | Published Oct 18, 2024

Trump Primary Nemesis Haley in Talks to Campaign With Him

GENDER GAP

Even though he still boasts of beating the former SC governor in her own state. “I beat Nikki badly.”

Janna Brancolini | Published Oct 18, 2024

Fugitive Rape Suspect Finally Drops Bogus English Accent

WILD TALE

Nicholas Rossi said he’d assumed a false identity because of “credible threats” made on his life, but refused to name names, saying he didn’t “want to give a mouse cheese.”

AJ McDougall | Published Oct 18, 2024

‘South Pacific’ Star Mitzi Gaynor Dies at 93

R.I.P.

The star’s death was announced by her management team.

Clay Walker | Published Oct 17, 2024

McConnell Called Trump a ‘Stupid’ and ‘Despicable Human’

‘NARCISSIST’

According to McConnell’s oral diaries, obtained by a biographer, the GOP leader expressed confidence in the “good judgment of the American people” for “firing” Trump in 2020.

Sean Craig | Published Oct 17, 2024

Would-Be Organ Donor Began ‘Thrashing’ on the Table: Report

‘HORRIFYING’

Organ preservationists who saw an ostensibly dead patient come back to life said they were pressured to proceed with a harvest surgery.

Claire Lampen | Published Oct 17, 2024

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