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Travel vlogger Julia filming herself while walking past local shops and parked vehicles along a street in Tabriz, Iran.

Travel Creators Matt and Julia Journey to Iran in 2026: Exploring Daily Life Beyond Headlines

TABRIZ, Iran — Popular travel vloggers Matt and Julia…

Cassandra Peterson: Life Beyond the Bouffant for the Queen of Halloween

For over four decades, Cassandra Peterson has reigned supreme…

Split image featuring commentator June Lapine (Shoe0468) on the left paired with a viral social media post snippet on the right showing designer Cartier gold glasses priced at $1380 worn by streamer Hasan Piker.

How June Lapine Dismantled Hasan Piker’s Image and Forced a Wardrobe Transformation

June Lapine, known widely online as Shoe0468 (or Shoe013),…

Split image comparing a childhood photo of streamer Hasan Piker riding a horse in equestrian gear on the left, next to a current photo of him speaking into a microphone showing painted black nails on the right.

Politics Comedy People

Resurfaced Childhood Photo of Hasan Piker Triggers Online Debate Over Wealth and Authenticity

Mass immigration will ‘ruin’ Spain if not controlled, Trump warns

Former Congressman Kurt Weldon speaking during a video interview wearing a black embroidered firefighter jacket.

Kurt Weldon’s 9/11 Bombshell on Jimmy Dore

Was Gloria Steinem a CIA agent working to overthrow the family?

Did Sam Houser Confirm GTA 6 Bans for Antisemitic Content? Fact-Checking the Rumors

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sitting at a large conference table surrounded by civilian advisors and military brass during a high-level Pentagon meeting.

Leaked Pentagon Document Reveals Senior Military Leaders Warning Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Unsustainable Iran War

Split screen video frame showing political scientist John Mearsheimer on the left speaking with host Chris Hedges on the right during a video call.

“A Hail Mary Pass”: John Mearsheimer on Trump’s Iranian Economic Strategy and Strategic Defeat

Is Hayden Christensen Returning for a Standalone Darth Vader Movie? What We Know About the Multi-Picture Rumors

Social media is ablaze with chatter that Hayden Christensen…

The Songwriter Who Taught America How to Love: Remembering Dolly Parton

There are rare figures in American culture who do…

Wendy’s Announces ‘Wendy’ Has Been Quietly ‘Replaced’ by Newer, Shorter Wendy

DUBLIN, OH — In a major rebranding move, Wendy’s…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel at a press conference announcing an 11-count federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Announces Federal Charges

Department of Justice Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges

In a major federal enforcement action, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, announced an 11-count federal…

From Track Star to WWE Champion: Inside Lainey Reid’s Rise to the Top

“Black Power — It’s About Goddamn Time!”

Inside Abby Hornacek’s World: The FOX Nation Host on Adventure, Family, and Chasing Her Passions

Bill Adair: The Evolution, Methodologies, and Criticisms of Modern Fact-Checking

Baseball Recap

Phillies cough up six-run lead, get swept in Miami – Phillies Nation

Jesús Luzardo allowed six runs in 6 1/3 innings in a loss to the Marlins. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon…

Dr. Stanley Plotkin portrait next to a yellow caution sign featuring a syringe icon

Deposition of Renowned Vaccinologist Dr. Stanley Plotkin Sparks Debate Over Historical Research Ethics

A nine-hour legal deposition featuring Dr. Stanley Plotkin—widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on vaccinology—has drawn renewed…