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GTA voice actor wins legal fight after repeated fake crime reports

June 5, 2026

GTA 5 fans know Ned Luke as the voice of Michael, a character caught up in violent virtual chaos. But Luke recently faced real-life chaos when someone used his home address to trick police into sending SWAT teams twice during his livestreams. The first fake emergency call came in November 2023 durin

entertainment

Big Knicks Fans Share Their Love and Superstitions

June 3, 2026

The New York Knicks have captured the hearts of many celebrities, who now reveal how they keep faith in their team. Some are superstitious about game days; others have personal moments that define their fandom. Tracy Morgan talks about the unforgettable Game 1 playoff clash against Cleveland, calli

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

June 2, 2026

June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off

business

Big Money, New Rules: How Wealthy People Are Changing Charity

June 2, 2026

Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a

politics

How prediction markets became the new battleground for control

June 2, 2026

Prediction markets—where people bet on everything from sports to political events—have exploded in popularity. Trading volume jumped from about five billion dollars last September to twenty-four billion dollars this April, according to Pew Research Center. While some see this as a sign of a thriving

entertainment

New Leader Takes Charge of Tekken 8 After Director Leaves Bandai Namco

June 1, 2026

Kohei Ikeda, who helped shape the fighting game Tekken 8, announced his exit from Bandai Namco Entertainment on social media. His departure follows the earlier move of general producer Katsuhiro Harada, leaving the project without two of its key figures. Ikeda’s career began in 2008 as a game des

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Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

business

Small businesses opening and closing in Central Massachusetts

June 1, 2026

A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th

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Artists pull out of Washington concert series linked to political event

May 30, 2026

A lineup of musicians planned to perform at a summer concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , has seen several high-profile exits just days before the event was set to begin. The Freedom 250 series, which runs from June 25 to July 10, was advertised as a celebration of American cul

politics

Flag Day Turns Into a Showdown Over America’s Future

May 30, 2026

June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth