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Jelly Roll Officially Pardoned for Past Crimes
Jelly Roll has been granted clemency for crimes he committed over two decades ago. The “Son of a Sinner” singer (born Jason DeFord) was one of the 33 people Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pardoned on Dec. 18, confirmed MS NOW. “After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 33 individuals…
Read MoreTwo riders stuck on COTA roller coaster drop for 'nearly an hour'
Two men were stuck at 130 feet in the air Wednesday night after a roller coaster at the Circuit of the Americas malfunctioned, according to an email from a publicist representing them. Source link
Read MoreTom Brady Says He’d “Whoop Ass” If He Unretired From the NFL Again
For Tom Brady, age is just a number. The 48-year-old, who officially retired from the NFL in 2023 after 23 seasons, shared that he’d have no issues if he were to decide to take the field again. “I’d whoop ass right now,” he told Shaquille O’Neal and Adam Lefkoe on The Big Podcast with Shaq…
Read MoreColdplay Scandal: Kristin Cabot Slams Gwyneth Paltrow Over Astronomer Ad
What did Coldplay’s Chris Martin say that caused a viral scandal for former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron? Performing at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on July 15, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin zeroed in on two people who seemingly sprang out of each other’s arms once they saw that they were on the jumbotron. “The way…
Read MoreNASCAR’s Greg Biffle, Wife Cristina and 2 Kids Killed in Plane Crash
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction across the southeastern United States in September 2024, Biffle became one of many helicopter pilots who began transporting both supplies and stranded individuals in and out of the disaster areas. “I’ll tell you, the feeling you get when you win a race, you can only ask…
Read MoreAustin pilot program cuts left-turn crashes, boosts pedestrian safety
The city of Austin said its pilot program aimed at making left turns safer has improved safety for pedestrians. Source link
Read More11 Essential Books Overlooked by the Literary Canon
Over the past century, there have been countless attempts to assemble a definitive list of essential literature. In recent decades, however, the very idea of a literary canon has become a source of sustained debate, shaped by its historical tendency to be racist, sexist and otherwise exclusionary. A glance at many of these roundups still…
Read MoreAdditional resources activated ahead of increased fire danger in Texas
Additional wildfire response resources were activated Thursday ahead of an increased fire danger expected for parts of Texas over the weekend. Source link
Read MoreWhy Most Art Galleries Don’t Offer Discounts
Dealers must walk a fine line between sustaining an artist’s market and closing the sale. © Vasco Stocker Vilhena (for Cristina Guerra Contemporary Art) Everywhere we look, we’re bombarded by price-cutting: you-pay-what-we-pay employee discounts, summer clearance savings, Presidents Week or Memorial Day or Labor Day or Black Friday sales, tax holidays, trade-in allowances and rebates…
Read MoreRay Dalio Joins Billionaires Funding ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
Ray Dalio’s $75 million pledge adds momentum to Trump’s child savings plan, even as some tech leaders remain skeptical. Photo by Amal Alhasan/Getty Images for Fortune Media The U.S. government’s “Trump accounts” have quickly attracted billionaire backers. Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio is the latest wealthy figure to support the initiative, pledging roughly $75 million to seed…
Read MoreLast-Minute Amazon Gifts That Look Like You Actually Tried (& Start at Just $6)
It happens to the best of us: we think there’s plenty of time to buy all the holiday gifts on our list only for Christmas to suddenly creep up out of nowhere. Now, you’re spiraling because you need to gifts ASAP. That’s where Amazon comes in. With their lightning-fast shipping, your last-minute gifts will arrive…
Read MoreTexas is opening a new state park next year. Here's how you can get a sneak peek
Texas’ newest state park is set to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year’s Day. Source link
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