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‘American Pie’ actress Shannon Elizabeth earns $1M in first week on OnlyFans
"American Pie" star Shannon Elizabeth, 52, pulled in more than $1.2 million in her first week on OnlyFans, according to Variety, after launching her adult-content page April 16.
U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, Sinaloa governor in cartel case
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged 10 current and former Mexican government and law enforcement officials -- including the sitting governor of Sinaloa state -- with drug trafficking and related weapons offenses, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced.
Disneyland deploys facial recognition at park gates, raising privacy alarms
Disneyland has rolled out facial recognition technology at the entrances to its Anaheim, California, theme parks, a move the Walt Disney Company says will deter fraud and make re-entry easier for guests -- but one that has drawn fresh scrutiny from privacy advocates.
‘Leaving Neverland’ director: Michael Jackson biopic ‘flips the truth’
Dan Reed, whose 2019 HBO documentary featured Wade Robson and James Safechuck accusing Jackson of grooming and sexually abusing them as children, told Variety that Antoine Fuqua's "Michael" fails to honestly portray the late singer or meaningfully grapple with his alleged conduct.
Actor Ving Rhames collapses at L.A. restaurant, released same day
"Mission: Impossible" star Ving Rhames was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Wednesday after collapsing at a North Hollywood restaurant while dining with his family. He was released the same evening.
Lawsuit accuses JPMorgan exec of sexual abuse, racial harassment
A senior JPMorgan Chase executive director has been sued in New York by a former colleague who alleges a monthslong campaign of sexual assault, racial harassment and workplace intimidation. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, are denied by the bank.
David Allan Coe, who penned ‘Take This Job,’ dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the outlaw country singer-songwriter who penned "Take This Job and Shove It" and built a devoted following on the fringes of Nashville, died Wednesday. He was 86.
76 teams, zero cheers: The backlash over the new March Madness plan
The "Cinderella story" is under fire. The NCAA is weighing a controversial plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams, a move critics call a "power grab" for big-name schools. From the new 24-team opening round to the threat to mid-majors, here is what you need to know about the proposed changes to the Big Dance.
‘Columbo’ star Peter Falk’s daughter Jacqueline dies at 60
Jacqueline Falk, the daughter of late "Columbo" star Peter Falk, has died by suicide at 60.
Five Mississippi middle schoolers save bus driver’s life in roadside emergency
Five middle school students are being hailed as heroes after they took control of a runaway school bus and helped save their driver's life when she lost consciousness behind the wheel last week.
George Clooney defends Kimmel over Melania quip: ‘Jokes are jokes’
George Clooney defended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel Monday night, drawing a parallel between Kimmel's joke about first lady Melania Trump and a remark by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, saying both sides should be held to the same standard on political rhetoric.
Ohio man pleads guilty to sending 92 threats to public officials across the U.S.
A New Albany, Ohio, man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to sending 92 threatening communications targeting more than 30 public officials across Ohio and the United States, admitting to a months-long campaign that included anonymous letters containing white powder purported to be poison and a 9mm round etched with the Ohio attorney general's name.
Former Nebraska coach admits to sexual relationship with player as lawsuit moves forward
A former assistant coach for the University of Nebraska women's basketball team has admitted under oath to having a sexual relationship with a player at the center of an ongoing federal lawsuit, according to recently filed court documents.
Father-daughter pair pleads guilty to selling fake Picasso, Warhol, Banksy artworks
A father-daughter pair pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn on charges stemming from a years-long scheme to sell counterfeit artworks falsely attributed to some of the art world's most recognized names, federal prosecutors announced.
United Airlines flight reportedly hits drone at 3,000 feet over San Diego
A United Airlines Boeing 737 reportedly struck a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach to San Diego on Wednesday.
Chinese national extradited from Italy faces charges in connection to alleged Houston hacking case
A Chinese national extradited from Italy appeared in federal court in Houston on a nine-count indictment alleging he participated in computer intrusions targeting U.S. universities and a global law firm as part of a state-sponsored hacking campaign -- including targeting American COVID-19 researchers during the height of the pandemic, the Justice Department announced.
Bill Maher clashes with David Cross over transgender kids: ‘Good luck with President Vance’
Bill Maher and actor-comedian David Cross clashed over transgender children and Democratic electoral politics during a heated exchange on Maher's Club Random podcast released Monday.
DOJ orders Purdue Pharma to pay $5B in criminal penalties for role in opioid crisis
Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP was sentenced in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, and ordered to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties for its role in fueling the nation's opioid epidemic, the Justice Department announced.
Austin’s oldest candy company, Lammes Candies, closes after 141 years
Austin's oldest continuously operating family business is shutting its doors after 141 years of selling pralines, chocolates and holiday treats to generations of Central Texas families.
Yes, food stamp recipients are driving Lamborghinis — 14,000 luxury vehicles found in just one state
Fourteen thousand luxury vehicles, including Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Bentleys, are owned by food stamp recipients in just one unnamed state. Here's the loophole that made it possible.
