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Execution Marks First 2026 Death in Oklahoma

February 12, 2026

Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead at 10:19 CT after a three‑drug injection in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He had been convicted for killing two men in a drive‑by shooting back in 2006, an act that began with a fight at an Oklahoma City nightclub. The incident started when Simpson and

entertainment

Portland Streets Inspire the Simpsons Family

February 12, 2026

The next episode of the longest‑running U. S. primetime series airs on Sunday, marking its 800th episode. The show’s famous family finds themselves in Philadelphia for this milestone, yet the roots of many characters run much farther west, deep in Portland, Ore. The creator grew up there and drew

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A Music Agency in Crisis Over Past Emails

February 12, 2026

The music firm led by Casey Wasserman is facing a wave of protests after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed. Artists and agents are demanding that he step down or sell the music side of his company. One senior agent said Wasserman plans to leave the agency and create a new company wi

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Super Bowl 60: A Big TV Hit but Slightly Short of the Record

February 11, 2026

The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl LX, attracted a huge crowd on TV and online. NBC and its streaming partner Peacock showed the game, which ended with Seattle beating New England 29‑13. The average viewership was about 125 million people, just a little less than last year’s record of

business

Court TV’s Big Shift: From Cable Courtrooms to Digital Streams

February 10, 2026

The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The

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Super Bowl 60: New England vs Seattle, Big Beats and a Fresh Stage

February 8, 2026

The 60th edition of the NFL’s biggest game will unfold on Sunday, February 8, in Santa Clara, California. The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium – a venue that last hosted a championship ten years ago when Denver defeated Carolina. Fans will start watching around 6:

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Grammy Awards 2026: What's Changing and Who's Making History?

January 28, 2026

The Grammy Awards are back, and this time, they're bringing some big changes. The 68th annual event will air live from Los Angeles, promising a mix of new and familiar elements. The executive producers are back, but they're planning a show that's different from last year's, which was heavily influen

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South Park in Games: From Fortnite to a Missed Opportunity

January 24, 2026

Fortnite's recent collaboration with South Park brought back memories of a canceled game from 2005. This game, inspired by GTA, was supposed to let players roam around South Park, complete missions, and even engage in multiplayer activities like racing and snowball fights. It reminded many of "The S

celebrities

A Clash Over Custody: Actor's Ex-Partner Faces Legal Trouble

January 21, 2026

In a recent turn of events, actor Djimon Hounsou found himself in a heated dispute with his ex-partner, Riza Simpson. The issue escalated when Simpson was arrested for allegedly assaulting Hounsou after he asked her to leave his Atlanta home. The incident, which occurred in December, involved a phys

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College Football's Top Picks: Who's Going Where in the 2026 NFL Draft?

January 20, 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite the event, with plenty of talent from the college football scene making the jump to the pros. The Indiana Hoosiers are celebrating their national championship win, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first pick overall. But he's not the