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Oakland A’s Legend Rickey Henderson Dies at 65
R.I.P.
Published 12.21.24 6:13PM EST 
Rickey Henderson at a baseball game in April 2024.
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Baseball fans are mourning the loss of legendary Oakland A’s player Rickey Henderson after his passing on Friday. TMZ reports that the famed left fielder, also known as “Man of Steal,” died from pneumonia at 65 in the Oakland area. The Hall of Fame member was known for having stolen 1,406 bases, the most of any player, throughout his 24-season career spanning 1979 to 2003. The tabloid shares that he made 3,055 hits and scored 297 home runs during his time on the field. In addition to playing for Oakland, Henderson also lent his talents to other major league teams like the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Boston Red Sox, to name a few. He also holds the record for most runs scored with a total of 2,295. Following the announcement of his passing, “RIP Legend” trended on X, with many users taking to the platform to pay their respects to the sports star.

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Ralph Fiennes Admits Feeling ‘Lost’ Filming ‘Maid in Manhattan’ With J.Lo
‘LITTLE BIT AT SEA’
Updated 12.21.24 5:54PM EST 
Published 12.21.24 5:03PM EST 
Ralph Fiennes on the red carpet in New York City in December 2024.
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Two-time Oscar-nominee Ralph Fiennes is getting candid about feelings of uncertainty working on the 2002 Jennifer Lopez-led rom-com Maid in Manhattan. Fiennes made the admission during a recent interview with People in which he looked back on some of his most iconic roles. In the fluffy film, Lopez stars as a single mother and maid who has a romance with Republican senator Christopher Marshall, played by Fiennes. “It was rom-com writing. It was light,” Fiennes told People. “[But] I think I felt a little bit at sea sometimes. [I wondered] ‘Now, who is this Republican senator?’ My antennae for things American — I think — got better since. But then I think I was kind sometimes a little bit lost.” This isn’t the first time the Schindler’s List actor has talked about his time making the film. During a 2022 Watch What Happens Live appearance, Fiennes told Andy Cohen that during production, tabloids attempted to romantically link him with Lopez when she was in fact dating Ben Affleck the first time around.

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Published 12.21.24 12:00AM EST 
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Party City CEO’s ‘Winding Down’ Announcement Shocks Employees

PARTY’S OVER
Published 12.21.24 10:14AM EST 
Party City logo and store, on April 3, 2024, in Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada.
Party City is closing all of its stores across the U.S. immediately, the CEO announced in a Friday meeting. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Party City announced that it would be closing all of its stores in a shock announcement CEO Barry Litwin delivered to employees Friday. “That is without question the most difficult message that I’ve ever had to deliver,” said Litwin during a video call with employees, reported CNN. Lit said operations for its roughly 800 stores across the U.S. would be “winding down” immediately. Staff were told they would not receive severance pay and their benefits would end as the company completely dissolves. Litwin was named CEO of the New Jersey-based retail brand four months ago with hopes of turning operations around. But Litwin told employees their “very best efforts have not been enough to overcome” Party City’s crushing $800 million debt. The company declared bankruptcy in January 2023 with $1.7 billion in debt. “It’s really important for you to know that we’ve done everything possible that we could to try to avoid this outcome,” Litwin said. “Unfortunately, it’s necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.”

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Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Shut Down Feud Rumors in Cringey Song
THE POWER OF MUSIC
Updated 12.21.24 2:58PM EST 
Published 12.21.24 2:35PM EST 
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx.
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are shutting down a rumored feud with a song. Screenshot/X/Netflix

Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz attempted to put an end to feud rumors with a cringey song in promotion of their upcoming flick Back in Action. In a clip shared by Netflix, the stars sat down at a piano to sing about their 25 years of friendship while mixing in references to their film. “Back in action! Back in action! Satisfaction! We’re back in action,” Foxx sings, as Diaz shimmies. They then begin to discuss the origin of their friendship, which they said began when they both appeared in the 1999 football flick, Any Given Sunday. Foxx croons that the two have “been friends since before Apple started making the iPod, and now they make the iPhone and not the iPod.” Back in March 2023, The U.S. Sun reported that Foxx had a “major meltdown” on the set of Back in Action that resulted in four crew members being fired. Later that month, The Daily Mail reported that “drama and confrontation” in Hollywood was making Diaz reconsider her decision to start acting again, though she didn’t have an issue with Foxx Diaz hadn’t appeared in a film since 2014 before she signed on to do the film with Foxx.

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This Clinically-Backed K-Beauty Night Cream Is the Ultimate Winter Skin Antidote
BEAUTY SLEEP
Published 12.20.24 7:03PM EST 
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Every winter, my skin gets chapped, irritated, and downright pissed at me, thanks to the shorter days, colder temperatures, layers of clothes, heaters on full-blast everywhere, and lack of moisture in the air. Usually, I don’t feel the need to reach for a designated ‘night cream’ since the regular moisturizer that I use during the day works just fine, but during the past few weeks, my skin has been screaming for a little extra TLC and hydration. When it comes to any category of skincare, I always look for clinically-proven and medical-grade formulas, if possible, including the most basic creams and moisturizers.

While there are a few Korean beauty (K-beauty to the initiated) products I’ve loved for years, the holy grail snail mucin serum I once used religiously has disappeared from my daily routine, as has my former collection of sheet and lip masks. On my quest for a thirst-quenching night cream with added anti-aging benefits, I discovered the luxury medical-grade skincare line, Dr. Rossi DERM MD. The brand’s formulas borrow wisdom from Korean skincare traditions and each of the formulas is powered by Dr. Rossi’s proprietary Bio-Theriac Complex, combining biomimetic sea anemone peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid in an optimized ratio to combat premature aging caused by skin sensitization. Its bestselling, skin-repairing Night Synthesis Cream sounded like exactly what my skin needed (it also doesn’t hurt that the enviably ageless Martha Stewart is reportedly a fan of the concentrated cream.)

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Without being overly heavy or greasy—two skincare formula characteristics that are absolute dealbreakers as far as I’m concerned—the night cream is still rich, emollient, and brimming with science-backed ingredients that not only keep their complexion-enhancing properties but also rejuvenate lackluster skin fast. When I say this cream is dense, I’m really not joking—when you turn the jar upside down, the formula stays put like a Dairy Queen Blizzard turned upside down. Despite its density and viscosity, I’ve been wearing it under makeup during the day, and the formula absorbs quickly enough that there’s no oil slick of residue lingering, which is another requirement of mine.

Within just a week of using the cream, the dehydration-induced fine lines around my crow’s feet and under my eyes have diminished significantly. My skin appears firmer, brighter, and more luminous upon waking. Plus, the broken capillaries, redness, and skin peeling (also likely due to my retinoid use) have almost vanished despite the arid climate and rampant seasonal cedar allergies. Coming in at just under $200, this luxury night cream is definitely an investment but one that is well worth it if your skin, like mine, is crying out for reprieve from these drier winter months.

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Legendary Lucha Libre Wrestler Rey Misterio Sr. Dies at 66
LONG LIVE THE KING
Published 12.21.24 12:25PM EST 
Rey Misterio Sr
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Legendary wrestling luchador Rey Misterio Sr., real name Miguel Ángel López Días, has died at age 66, according to a Facebook announcement by his son and fellow wrestler, El Hijo de Rey Misterio, Miguel Aarón López Hernández. “Friends and family, I regret to inform you that my Father, Miguel Ángel López Días, Rey Misterio Sr., Passed away this morning,” he wrote on Friday. “I will keep you informed. Thank you,” read the statement, which was originally posted in Spanish. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, Días started as a boxer before breaking into professional wrestling and lucha libre where his name, which translates to “Mysterious King” in English, is treated as royalty. In a statement, the Lucha Libre Worldwide promotion company also addressed Días’ death, writing “We mourn the unfortunate passing of Miguel Ángel López Días, known as Rey Misterio Sr. We send our deepest condolences to your loved ones and lift our prayers to heaven for your eternal rest.” Días’ nephew is WWE superstar Rey Mysterio, Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio.

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FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound for Sleep Apnea
FIRST OF ITS KIND
Updated 12.21.24 3:07AM EST 
Published 12.20.24 8:02PM EST 
Zepbound
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea, it announced Friday. Zepbound is the first drug for the condition to receive approval from the FDA. In a trial submitted to the government body in April, researchers compared those who took the drug with those who took a placebo, as well as those on Zepbound who also wore a positive airway pressure (PAP) device with those who used a PAP and were given a placebo. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects as many as 30 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a press release, Lilly said the drug should be used as part of a reduced-calorie diet with increased exercise. “Today, many cases of OSA go undiagnosed and untreated, leaving millions at risk for serious health consequences,” said Patrik Jonsson, Lilly’s executive vice president. “Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity. Nearly half of clinical trial patients saw such improvements that they no longer had symptoms associated with OSA, marking a critical step forward in reducing the burden of this disease and its interconnected health challenges.” The FDA approved Zepbound as an obesity treatment last November.

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Top NewsNation Anchor’s Departure Leaves Opening for Chris Cuomo to Snag His Spot
ANCHORS AWAY
Published 12.20.24 3:39PM EST 
Chris Cuomo and Dan Abrams in 2010.
Chris Cuomo and Dan Abrams in 2010. Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Image

NewsNation anchor Dan Abrams announced his departure from his primetime spot, leaving an opening for fellow anchor Chris Cuomo to claim. Abrams said his overcommitted schedule is why he’s stepping down from Dan Abrams Live, which airs at 9 p.m. ET. Cuomo has coveted the spot since he was ousted from his 9 p.m. CNN show. Cuomo currently hosts the hour before Abrams. Along with his primetime show, Abrams also hosts a daily radio show, appears as a legal analyst on ABC News and hosts another weekend show for NewsNation. “Three years after this really unexpected opportunity, I’ve reached the point where it’s impossible to keep devoting the time needed for this show while also running and growing my other businesses,” Abrams said. Cuomo, who first joined the network in 2022, is reported to believe that he would boost ratings if he clinched the primetime spot.

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‘Nun With a Gun’ Dead at 83
PIONEER
Updated 12.21.24 3:15AM EST 
Published 12.20.24 6:37PM EST 
Joanne Pierce Misko
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Joanne Pierce Misko, a Roman Catholic nun who was one of the first women sworn into the FBI as a special agent, has died at 83. Misko died in a hospital in Wheatfield, New York, from a lung infection, according to her brother. She made history as one of two women sworn in as special agents for the FBI in 1972, becoming known as the “Nun With a Gun” by media. She joined the FBI as a researcher in 1970, one of the few jobs a woman could serve in at the time. Misko had assignments at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C. and Miami. According to The New York Times, Misko and the other woman, Susan Roley Malone, roomed together during training, and became friends. Misko won the Lifetime Law Enforcement Achievement Award from the American Police Hall of Fame in 1995, having retired a year earlier.

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Nutribullet’s New Portable Blender Streamlined My Morning Smoothie Routine
SMOOTHIES ON THE GO
Published 12.19.24 12:27PM EST 
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved smoothies, but they were something I only enjoyed once in a while. So, five years ago, I asked for a Nutribullet blender for the holidays, and I’ve probably averaged 350 smoothies a year ever since. They’ve become part of my morning routine, and starting my day with fruit, veggies, and protein feels fantastic. What I don’t love is the clean-up. Plus, when I travel, I have to give up my smoothie fix (which is why I’m at 350 smoothies a year and not 365). Enter the Nutribullet Flip, an insulated portable blender. The size is just right for making my morning smoothie—wherever I am.

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The portable blender is incredible for mornings when I’m in a time crunch and just need to get out the door. Plus, I can easily pack it on road trips. Best of all, I just put a little soap and water in it and press the blend button to clean it. Viola! Charging the Flip is easy, as it uses a USB-C port, and the insulated, stainless steel tumbler can keep smoothies cold for 24 hours, making it easy to blend and go (or go and blend later). I didn’t really think my smoothie habit could get much more efficient, but the simplicity of this mini blender has saved me some serious time during my morning routine. Now, I can have smoothies 365 days out of the year.

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Meryl Streep’s Daughter Pregnant with Second Child
BABY BUMP
Published 12.20.24 3:19PM EST 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer pose at the opening night of the new play "Invasive Species" at The Vineyard Dimson Theater on May 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer pose at the opening night of the new play "Invasive Species" at The Vineyard Dimson Theater on May 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

Meryl Streep’s daughter, actor Grace Gummer, is expecting her second child with producer Mark Ronson, according to reports. At Justin Theroux’s and Ronson’s holiday party on Wednesday, Gummer, 38, debuted her baby bump in a red dress. In early 2023, the two had their first child named Ruthie, according to Daily Mail. The pair have been married since 2021. Some of the songs Ronson, 49, has worked on include “Shallow” with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, “I’m Just Ken,” “Man I Am” and “Dance the Night” from the Barbie soundtrack, as well as “Uptown Funk” with Bruno Mars. He also famously produced Amy Winehouse’s critically-acclaimed “Back to Black” album. Gummer has starred in series like The Newsroom, American Horror Story: Freak Show and Mr. Robot. The two have been seen with their young daughter on rare occasions. In an interview with People in February, Ronson called the family his “anchor.” “The most important thing is being around for her, so I’ve never had that—I mean, obviously with my wife too, I love her; I never want to be apart from her for more than a day if I don’t have to be,” he told the outlet. “For everything, they’re at the forethought of every single decision I make.”

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Elon Musk Endorses Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party
NEVER GONE WRONG
Published 12.20.24 11:45AM EST 
Elon Musk has reignited his feud with the SEC.
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Elon Musk endorsed the German far-right party Alternative for Germany ahead of the country’s snap election, sparking criticism as the tech billionaire continues to throw support behind far-right leaders. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” Musk wrote on X. While mainstream German leaders warn of giving power to an extremist right-wing party, Musk has previously expressed support. “Why is there such a negative reaction from some about AfD?” he wrote on X in June. “They keep saying ‘far right,’ but the policies of AfD that I’ve read about don’t sound extremist. Maybe I’m missing something.” While the conservative alliance is expected to handily win the election with 31 percent of the vote, AfD is currently polling in second place at 19 percent, setting it up to potentially be the largest opposition party in parliament. Musk, who gave Trump around a quarter-billion dollars to support his campaign, is reportedly expected to give the U.K.’s Reform Party leader Nigel Farage $100 million. He wouldn’t be able to do the same for AfD because of EU limits on what non-EU residents can donate, but leaders still worry about his possible influence.

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