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Deadly strike in Golan Heights raises fears of major escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah

28Jul

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Deadly strike in Golan Heights raises fears of major escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah

At least 12 people, including children, were killed in a rocket attack on a village in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, sparking fears of a major escalation in the conflict. Israel identified the projectiles as coming from Lebanon and blamed the Iran-backed Hezbollah group for the deadliest attack since October 7. Hezbollah denied firing the rockets.In response to the attack, Israeli warplanes targeted Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been escalating for almost 10 months, with regional leaders warning of a boiling point. The attack in Majdal Shams, a village with a large Druze community, left 12 dead and 29 injured.The Golan Heights, seized by Israel from Syria in 1967 and annexed in 1981, is considered occupied territory under internat...

Michael C. Hall Returns: New ‘Dexter’ Sequel Announced at Comic-Con

28Jul

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Michael C. Hall Returns: New ‘Dexter’ Sequel Announced at Comic-Con

The "Dexter" universe will expand with a new sequel series called "Dexter: Resurrection," announced by showrunner Clyde Phillips at San Diego Comic-Con. Michael C. Hall will reprise his role as the titular character, surprising fans at the panel. The new series will revive the lead character, picking up where the previous sequel, "Dexter: New Blood," left off with the main character dead.In addition to "Dexter: Resurrection," a prequel series titled "Dexter: Original Sin" was promoted at Comic-Con, exploring the character as a younger man played by Patrick Gibson. Hall will narrate the prequel series, revealing the inner thoughts of young Dexter. "Dexter: Original Sin" is set to release in December 2024, while "Dexter: Resurrection" will start filming in January for a summer 2025 relea...

Trump Says Christian voters: ‘You won’t have to vote anymore’

28Jul

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Trump Says Christian voters: ‘You won’t have to vote anymore’

Former President Donald Trump addressed attendees at a conservative Christian event, urging them to vote for him in the upcoming election. He promised that if they support him this time, they won't have to vote again. Trump claimed he would win by a landslide that is "too big to rig."The event, hosted by Turning Point Action in Florida, saw Trump encouraging Christians to get out and vote, pledging to fix everything in four years so they wouldn't need to vote anymore. However, his comments raised concerns on social media, with some fearing authoritarian implications and doubts about a peaceful transfer of power if he were to win.Trump also reiterated his baseless claim that the 2020 election was rigged in favor of President Biden. During his speech, Trump shared an incident ab...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Breaking Down Four Insane Cameos

27Jul

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Breaking Down Four Insane Cameos

After months of anticipation, the long-awaited "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie has finally hit theaters. The hype surrounding the film was largely fueled by speculation about the potential cameo appearances in this third installment, serving as a tribute to the now-defunct 20th Century Fox Marvel universe before Disney's acquisition.Surpassing rumors from Taylor Swift's music or Halle Berry's Instagram, the movie features surprising and unconventional cameos that are sure to impress. Ryan Reynolds's Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine come across four unexpected characters in this irreverent comic book blockbuster, offering fans an exciting and entertaining experience at the cinema.Chris Evans but not as Captain America In a wild twist in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the duo ...

Katie Ledecky: how she became one of the greatest swimmers in history

27Jul

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Katie Ledecky: how she became one of the greatest swimmers in history

Michael Ledecky recalls the moment when his younger sister Katie beat him in a 200m freestyle swim, leaving him puzzled yet proud. Despite being a dedicated swimmer and high-achieving student, he realized Katie was the more talented athlete. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Katie would go on to become one of the greatest swimmers in history, breaking numerous records and winning multiple Olympic gold medals.Their competitive relationship extended beyond swimming, with Katie consistently outperforming Michael in various competitions. As Katie continued to excel in swimming, setting national age group records and dominating at the Olympic level, Michael couldn't help but be proud of her accomplishments.From her humble beginnings as a "truly mediocre swimmer" at a private girls' school...

USA Secures Its First Medal of the Paris Olympics

27Jul

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USA Secures Its First Medal of the Paris Olympics

Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won USA's first medal in the Paris Olympics, a silver in women's synchronized 3m springboard. China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen claimed gold, with Great Britain's Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen finishing third. China secured their second gold medal of the Games.

Britney Spears Clarifies Criticism of Halsey’s ‘Cruel’ Sample of ‘Lucky’

27Jul

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Britney Spears Clarifies Criticism of Halsey’s ‘Cruel’ Sample of ‘Lucky’

Halsey recently released a new song called "Lucky," which samples Britney Spears' 2000 track of the same name. Britney initially expressed feeling bullied by the song in a statement on her X account, but later clarified that she did not feel that way and deleted the negative reaction, calling it "fake news."Britney also mentioned that she loves Halsey and deleted the post out of that love. In the original post, Britney accused Halsey of creating a music video that felt "illegal and downright cruel," causing her to feel harassed, violated, and bullied.She threatened legal action against Halsey. However, Halsey clarified that she had received permission from Britney to record the track and had involved her in the process. Halsey responded to Britney's clarification with a message o...

Marvel Returns to Comic-Con with Exciting Panel on Post-‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Plans

27Jul

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Marvel Returns to Comic-Con with Exciting Panel on Post-‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Plans

Marvel Studios is making a comeback to San Diego Comic-Con with its legendary Saturday night panel, which promises to be packed with surprises and major announcements. There is a lot of excitement among fans for Marvel's session at Comic-Con's renowned Hall H, especially after the company boycotted last year's conference because of the Hollywood strikes that banned authors and actors from speaking on panels.The only confirmed speaker is Marvel President Kevin Feige, who is expected to tease news about the studio's next titles in its "Phase 5" plan and beyond. A number of special guests, possibly stars of upcoming Marvel films like "Thunderbolts(asterisk)," "The Fantastic Four," and "Captain America: Brave New World," will be joining him.Theoretically, Marvel may reveal cast members...

Meghan Markle Advised Not To Endorse Kamala Harris

27Jul

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Meghan Markle Advised Not To Endorse Kamala Harris

Meghan Markle endorsing Kamala Harris could have a negative impact on both women as they receive endorsements from other high-profile figures. The Duchess of Sussex has praised the vice president and has the support of people she respects, like actress Kerry Washington, who recently made a video tribute to Harris.Beyoncé, who previously messaged Meghan, has not formally endorsed Harris but allowed her to use her song Freedom for the campaign. PR expert Edward Coram James believes that a Meghan endorsement would not be beneficial for either of them.The question remains whether Meghan will follow the lead of other celebrities she admires and support the Democratic hopeful. This situation raises concerns about the potential consequences for both women. The Impact of an Endorsement ...

JD Vance Justifies ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment Amid Controversy

27Jul

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JD Vance Justifies ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment Amid Controversy

JD Vance, the Republican contender for vice president, defended his remark on Friday regarding "childless cat ladies" in the face of criticism following the recirculation of his 2021 remarks this week."Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment," he said in an interview on "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM. "I've got nothing against cats. I've got nothing against dogs. … People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said. The substance of what I said, Megyn — I'm sorry, it's true.""These people want to conflate the personal situation here with the fact that I'm making an argument that our entire society has become skeptical and even hateful towards the idea of having kids," he said later.During an appearance on Fox News in 2021, Vance, who ...