This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
Calvin Duncan's life took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he claimed he didn't commit. Behind bars, he found his calling as a self-taught lawyer, helping fellow inmates fight for their freedom. His dedication paid off when he was released after 28 years, and his
Austin Butler is back with a new film, "Caught Stealing, " and it's coming to Netflix. This crime thriller, directed by Darren Aronofsky, has already been in theaters and is now ready for streaming. The movie is rated R, so it's not for the faint-hearted. The story follows Hank Thompson, played by
Jeff Goldblum, the famous actor known for his roles in movies like Jurassic Park, has made a big change in his life. He recently became a vegetarian at the age of 73. This change happened after he worked on the movie Wicked: For Good. He played the Wizard in the film and said that the experience cha
In the world of pro football, players are like puzzle pieces. Teams know they might need to swap them out someday. That's why the Jets gave Sauce Gardner a huge contract. It seemed like a big deal at the time. But less than four months later, they traded him. Why? Because they built the contract to
While the spotlight was on the governor's race in New Jersey, many local elections took place across Essex County on Tuesday. These elections were for various positions, including school boards, municipal councils, and the county clerk. The unofficial results, as reported by the Essex County Clerk's
In the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, a controversial handball incident involving Amad Diallo left fans and experts questioning the referee's decision. The incident occurred during a corner kick in the 70th minute, when the ball struck Amad's arm instead of his
New York City was the place to be for Halloween 2025, with two major parties stealing the spotlight. One was Heidi Klum’s 24th annual Halloween bash, and the other was NBC’s Today show celebration. Heidi Klum is famous for her incredible costumes. This year, she went all out as Medusa, complete wit
The US government shutdown is causing real problems for workers like Jack Criss, an air traffic controller who's been on the job for 16 years. He's taking leave because of the stress and uncertainty, and he's not alone. Many federal workers are turning to gig jobs like DoorDash to make ends meet. Th
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a candidate for Illinois governor has suffered an immense personal tragedy. Darren Bailey, a Republican vying for the 2026 nomination, lost four close family members in a helicopter accident in Montana. The victims included his son, daughter-in-law, and two young g
