‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth traded Hollywood fame for saving rhinos in South Africa

After Shannon Elizabeth shot to fame in "American Pie" and set pulses racing, she didn’t stick to the Hollywood script — she headed to South Africa.The actress, who played the sultry exchange student Nadia in the 1999 hit, packed her bags at the end of 2016 and never looked back. In 2018, she launched her conservation charity, the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation."When I first went out there, and I came back, […]

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Tech/Gear

Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans

The FBI has just released its latest annual internet crime report, and the numbers are staggering: Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) last year, with losses nearing $20.9 billion.Buried in the new data is an eerily familiar trend getting more expensive for older adults. Identity theft complaints involving Americans 60 and older totaled 5,359 complaints and $48.5 million in reported losses in 2025, a steep […]

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Music

Mary J. Blige Candidly Opens up About Battling Addiction Early in Her Music Career: ‘It Was Either Put up or Shut Up’

Perseverance has been a staple in Mary J. Blige’s music. Albums like My Life and classic songs like “Be Without You” deal with overcoming pain. A lot of times, that pain can be manifested through rough experiences of love. However, other times, she’ll reflect on the life she’s led and all of the strife that came with it. Ultimately, it took a long time for her to reach a point […]

April 12, 2026 2

Business

Oil producers org shreds California Dem for blaming Iran war for his district’s gas prices

The U.S. Oil & Gas Association (USOGA) fired back at Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Saturday night, rebuking narratives from Democrats in the deep blue state about gas prices, which include high state taxes."High gas prices in your district aren’t 'Trump’s war' — they’re Sacramento’s doing," the X account run by USOGA President Tim Stewart wrote in a direct response to Khanna."California drivers pay nearly double the national average in […]

April 12, 2026 1

Politics

Trump orders a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that have paid a toll to Iran, after U.S. peace talks with Tehran ended in a stalemate."Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz," Trump posted on Truth Social. […]

April 12, 2026 1

Politics

Tax Day is this week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money

With Tax Day arriving this week, millions of filers are rushing to submit returns—often increasing the chances of simple but costly mistakes. Even minor errors, like incorrect personal details or overlooked income, can delay refunds, trigger IRS notices, or lead to penalties that take time and money to fix.The good news is that most of these issues are entirely avoidable with both extra attention and preparation.Here are five common filing […]

April 12, 2026

Music

Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Coachella Controversy After Receiving Backlash Online

After a pretty massive headlining performance at Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter was on top of the world. However, one passing moment during her performance rubbed a lot of people on social media the wrong way. While sitting at a piano, one fan was chanting and celebrating via an ululation. Typically a part of African and Arab culture, Carpenter was particularly confused by it and didn’t like it very much. “That’s your […]

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Entertainment

Danica McKellar names the ‘Wonder Years’ co-star she’s ‘closest with’ decades after show’s end

Danica McKellar made lifelong friends during her time as a child actress.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old star shared who she is closest to from her former "The Wonder Years" cast members, noting they see each other "here and there.""We try to see each other. Not so much with Fred [Savage]. We text every now and then, but I see Josh [Saviano] sometimes when I'm in New […]

April 12, 2026

Athena Strand’s killer FedEx driver’s split personas, defense scream ‘manipulation,’ not madness: expert

Disturbing video played in a Texas courtroom shows the former FedEx driver who pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand flipping between personalities as his defense argues his life should be spared due to his struggles with mental health. Tanner Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to the abduction and murder of Athena just moments before his trial was set to begin in Fort Worth this week. A jury will decide if he will […]

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