Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison following Fourth of July parade attack

The mass shooter who killed seven people in the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, with a judge describing him as "irreparably corrupt and beyond any rehabilitation." Robert E. Crimo III, 24, was given seven consecutive sentences of natural life in prison without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder charges he pleaded guilty to […]

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Meghan Markle defends controversial decision not to film Netflix show in her home

Meghan Markle is addressing the controversial decision to stage a fake kitchen for her Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan."During a conversation with Time CEO Jessica Sibley at the Time 100 Summit in New York on Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex explained her reasoning behind the conscious choice. "When people say, ‘Why didn’t you [film in] your house?’ Well, I have kids coming home for their nap, and 80 people in the […]

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Columbia U threatens to arrest anti-Israel protesters, remove encampments as new demonstrations loom

Columbia University has warned anti-Israel protesting students that the college will tear down any encampments – and potentially arrest agitators – should they try and set up encampments on campus again this year.The stern warning comes after the university said it became aware of secretive plans to repeat last year’s protest at the university, which culminated in students taking control of Hamilton Hall and clashing with police in riot gear. The […]

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Business

Mortgage rates dip from prior week, Freddie Mac says

Mortgage rates slipped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell slightly to 6.81% from last week's reading of 6.83%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 7.17% a year ago."Over the last couple of months, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has fluctuated less than 20 basis points, and this stability […]

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Business

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

U.S. existing home sales fell more than expected in March, weighed down by higher borrowing costs, and further weakness is likely as growing concerns of an economic slowdown because of tariffs sap demand.Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast home resales declining to a rate of 4.13 […]

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Entertainment

‘American Pie’ star Jason Biggs sheds nearly 40 pounds after health scare

"American Pie" star Jason Biggs is prioritizing his health after a recent health scare. Biggs, 46, told Page Six that he took control of his health after he began experiencing "some cholesterol issues.""Probably because of the . . . ice cream pints I would knock back," he quipped. JELLY ROLL, JESSICA SIMPSON, KATHY BATES SHOWED OFF DRAMATIC 100-POUND WEIGHT LOSS IN 2024Biggs explained that he altered his diet and fitness regimen as […]

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Violent suspected MS-13 gang member with long rap sheet arrested after year on the run: police

A suspected MS-13 gang member with a violent criminal history has been arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, after a year on the run, police said.According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Leonel Vargas Jr., 24, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Davidson County jail records show that he has been charged with felony aggravated assault by strangulation, felony aggravated burglary, felony probation violation, misdemeanor domestic assault and two counts of misdemeanor theft of […]

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Health

Holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can pose health risks, researchers warn

Health researchers are sounding the alarm about an endocrine disruptor commonly found in paper receipts – and they say it doesn't take long for your hands to absorb the chemical.In an Apr. 14 statement, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced a notice of violation for 32 retailers that allegedly had high levels of Bisphenol S (BPS) in their receipts. In the official notice of violation on April 11, the companies […]

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Entertainment

Jay Leno stands by marriage vows as he faces challenges of caring for wife suffering from dementia

Jay Leno made a vow nearly 45 years ago to stand by his wife Mavis in sickness and in health, and he's sticking to it.The former late-night talk show host was granted a conservatorship over his wife last year due to her dementia diagnosis after he petitioned a Los Angeles court to be her legal care provider.Leno, 74, admitted that their unique situation has shown him what marriage is truly […]

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