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Porkchop Queens: All first-eliminated queens from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Losing is the new winning! Kelly Mantle in season 6; Irene The Alien in season 15; Lucky Starzzz in season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Logo TV; MTVNo matter how many non-elimination episodes a new flagship season of RuPaul's Drag Race starts with,...

The most streamed songs on Apple Music in the last 10 years
Apple Music has unveiled the 100 most streamed songs of the past decade and crowned Ed Sheeran's 2017 hit 'Shape of You' as the number one most streamed song. Throughout the week, fans have been able to take a look at the charts with the 10 Years...

This nearby NorCal town ranked one of the best to visit in US
A California Area town was named one of the 10 best towns in the nation to visit this year by CNN Travel, and no, it’s not San Francisco or Napa. The honor goes to Petaluma in Sonoma County, some 90 miles northeast of Stockton, ranked sixth and...

More Than a Hoodie
For many colleges and universities, licensed merchandise has long been a quiet but steady source of revenue and brand visibility. From sweatshirts and baseball caps to water bottles and notebooks, these products not only generate income but also...

These are the Spanish beaches that welcome dogs this summer
Date Published: 15/07/2025 Every year, thousands of people hit the Spanish coast in search of a beach and a refreshing, cooling swim. But it’s not just us humans who suffer in the sun; our furry friends feel the heat too and finding a dog-friendly...
Barb Larsen, 4-H's biggest cheerleader for over 30 years
Whether it’s sports, speech and drama, 4-H or any other activity or group our children decide to become involved in, as parents we support them and cheer them on. And sometimes, that activity or organization becomes a part of our lives, even after...

The 10 Best Nollywood Movies Produced By Omoni Oboli, Ranked
Whether Omoni Oboli is directing or calling the shots behind the scenes, she has carved out a powerful niche in Nollywood as one of its most recognisable filmmakers. As an actor, writer, producer, and director, she’s built a movie catalogue that...

20 Incredible Winners From the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Award
“Diving” by Joanna Steidle, United States. International Aerial Photographer of the Year. “A humpback whale diving back under the surface of the Atlantic Ocean after taking a breath of air. This was taken within 500ft of the coast in Southampton,...

When Did Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth First Meet? Their On-Again, Off-Again Love Timeline
The love story between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships, spanning over a decade of passionate romance, heartbreaking separations, and unexpected reunions. Their relationship timeline reads...
Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Still Together? Revisiting Their Rekindled Romance
The answer is definitive: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are no longer together. Their highly publicized rekindled romance, which fans worldwide, officially ended with their divorce being finalized in January 2025. The couple, affectionately known...

Faye M. Lee
Faye was born in Crosby, North Dakota to Ray and Opal Riveland. She grew up on the family farm by Fortuna with her six siblings. They enjoyed many outdoor activities like skating on the pond behind the house. Growing up she learned how to bake and...

Dallas star Patrick Duffy travels around Ireland in new doc tracing his roots as he reveals he’s ‘looking into’ Irish passport
Patrick (76), who famously played Bobby Ewing in ‘Dallas’ and starred in ‘The Man from Atlantis’, has just finished filming a documentary in Ireland with his actress partner Linda Purl Duffy (76), who famously played Bobby Ewing in ‘Dallas’ and...

The Latest Glacier National Park Incident Is A Sobering Warning Of Its Most Common Cause Of Death
For many nature lovers, Glacier National Park in Montana is a bucket-list destination. Whether hiking through alpine meadows or taking photos of waterfalls, the dramatic views often make visitors forget how unpredictable the terrain can be. Even...

Many National Weather Service offices in the Mountain West's flash flood zones are short-staffed
More than a third of these offices have one or more unfilled leadership positions, which include chief meteorologist, hydrologist, operations officer and coordinating officer. Some offices in flash flood “hot spots” – areas that can be quickly...

The U.S. House could decide to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
The U.S. House is set to consider whether grizzly bears in the region in and around Yellowstone National Park should be taken off the endangered species list. A resolution passed the Natural Resources committee July 15 by one vote. It’s the latest...
Where Is Public Corruption the Highest?
Chris Edwards and Yasmeen Kallash-Kyler Is it in Louisiana, New York, Illinois, or elsewhere? Let’s explore US Department of Justice (DOJ) data on public corruption convictions in the nation’s 94 federal judicial districts. DOJ convictions are one...

Congressional Lawmakers Approve Bill To Block Justice Department From Rescheduling Marijuana
A congressional committee has approved a spending bill that contains provisions to block the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation would also maintain a separate longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis...

Something seems fishy
by Skip Kowalski, U.S. Forest Service (retired), Stevensville The Forest Service is getting hit with some big changes – allegedly to become more efficient. However, I’m not convinced the changes will make things better. Recent Administration...
LeBron or MJ for basketball’s Goat ‒ but aren’t we forgetting someone?
Boston Celtics star Bill Russell talks with reporters about the boycott of Boston public schools by African-Americans on June 18, 1963. Russell spoke to some of the estimated 3,000 children who stayed away from regular classes but attended special...

33 summer book recommendations featuring some of 2025’s best novels and more
Summertime means vacations – and vacations mean books. (And sunscreen and cold drinks. But mostly books.) The season is traditionally a busy one for publishers, who often release some of their most exciting titles over the next few months. This...