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Bad Bunny Sued For $40 Million By Ex-girlfriend For 'Bad Bunny, Baby'
Bad Bunny sued for $40 million by his ex-girlfriend over a well-known voice recording she gave him before he became famous. Carliz De La Cruz Hernández sued the artist this month, saying that her voice and the phrase "Bad Bunny, baby" are being used without her permission.
China's Xi Jinping Visits Russia - Leaders Pledge To Deepen Ties
On the first day of a state visit billed by Beijing as a peacemaking initiative despite widespread skepticism in Kyiv and the West, China's Xi Jinping visits Russia, meets Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and emphasized China and Russia's close connections and shared strategic goals.
Bruce Willis Sings With His Family In Celebration Of His 68th Birthday
Demi Moore posted a touching message to her ex-husband Bruce Willis on his first birthday since he was diagnosed with dementia. The Hollywood actress posted an Instagram video on Sunday that showed Bruce Willis singing with his family in celebration of his 68th birthday.
Scientists Find Severe Heatwaves At The Bottom Of The Ocean
Scientists find severe heatwaves at the bottom of the ocean. In 2013, the infamous "Blob" marine heatwave caused massive devastation along the Pacific coast of North America, including decimated fisheries and toxic algal blooms.
Putin's Controversial Visit To Occupied Mariupol Sparks Outrage
The fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to occupied Mariupol has upset and angered people all over the world. Putin's trip to Mariupol, which came just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him, was clearly an act of defiance.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off "Eras Tour" In 'Swift City' Glendale, Arizona
Welcome to Swift City, which has a population of 250,000 people and more than 100,000 Swifties. Glendale, Arizona, is usually called Glendale, but on Friday and Saturday, when Taylor Swift kicks off "Eras Tour" there, the city changed its name to Swift City.
First Evidence Of Active Volcanoes Found On Venus
First evidence of active volcanoes found on Venus, a planet similar in size, mass, and density to Earth. Finally, geophysicist Robert Herrick of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, has caught one of Venus's volcanoes in the act, according to a study published in the journal Science and presented at the Lunar & Planetary Science Conference in Houston.
US Military Releases Video Of Close Encounter With Russian Jet
US military releases video of close encounter with Russian jet intercepting an American drone over the Black Sea. The video was made public on Wednesday, March 16, 2023, by the United States Navy.
NASA Unveils New Spacesuit For Artemis Moon Mission
NASA unveils new spacesuit for Artemis moon mission, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). The suit is designed to withstand the harsh environment of the lunar surface and will provide the astronauts with mobility and comfort during their extravehicular activities (EVAs).
Ryan Reynolds Scores Huge Payday T-Mobile To Acquire Mint Mobile
Mr. ryan reynolds scores huge to acquire mint mobile. His firm, Mint Mobile, was just acquired for a price tag of $1.35 BILLION, and Ryan Reynolds is set to receive a SIGNIFICANT portion of that money. Ryan Reynolds possesses the Midas touch.
Australian Boy, 13, Spends At Least 45 Days In Solitary Confinement Despite Not Being Sentenced To Detention
Australian boy, 13, spends at least 45 days in solitary confinement in a detention center, despite not having been sentenced to detention. The boy had been placed in a small, windowless cell for 23 hours a day, with only one hour of outdoor time.
‘The Last Of Us’ Passes ‘House Of The Dragon’ In Full-Season Viewers
The first six episodes of the HBO drama had amassed a larger audience than the first six episodes of the Game of Thrones prequel, and the conclusion that aired on Sunday achieved a premiere night high, and ‘the last of us’ passes ‘house of the dragon’ in full-season viewers.
NASA's Webb Telescope Captures Prelude To Supernova
NASA's Webb Telescope captures prelude to Supernova, which is a rare and impressive phenomenon. The event, known as a shock breakout, occurs when a star collapses and explodes into a supernova, and marks the beginning of the star's final stage of life.
Celebrities Oscars Blue Ribbons Symbolize Solidarity
This minor detail has a profound significance. The champagne carpet is typically the main attraction surrounding the Oscars, but this year a minor element is what gained all the attention. Many celebrities oscars blue ribbons with their beautiful outfits at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Some nominees, including Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, and Guillermo del Toro, were seen wearing them, according to VanityFair, raising questions about their significance.
President Biden Signs New Executive Order Aimed At Reducing Gun Violence
President Biden signs new executive order aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States. The order includes several measures designed to strengthen background checks, regulate "ghost guns," and support community violence prevention programs.
Scientists Discover Superconducting Material That Could Revolutionize Energy Storage
Scientists discover superconducting material that could revolutionize energy storage. The material, lutetium, has the potential to greatly improve the efficiency of energy transmission and storage.
North Korea Test-Fires Missile From Submarine Amid Tensions
On Sunday, North Korea conducted a missile test from a submarine, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The missile launch goes against the rules set by the UN Security Council and threatens the safety of the region.
SpaceX Crew-5 Safely Returns To Earth
NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 safely returns to earth with a successful splashdown off the coast of Florida. The four-person spacecraft, which included NASA astronauts and a European Space Agency astronaut, completed a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS).
They Saved Cinema - So Why Weren’t Tom Cruise And James Cameron At The Oscars?
It's all in the news! why weren’t tom cruise and james cameron at the oscars? They were the two individuals who aare credited for salvaging cinema and restoring patronage to theaters all over the world following months and months of lockdowns caused by the Covid-19 virus.
Israel Witnesses One Of Its Largest-ever Protests
Israel witnesses one of its largest-ever protests, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets across the country to demand action against the government's handling of a range of issues.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Call Prince Archie And Princess Lilibet’s Titles Their “Birthright”
Do you think that there should be prince archie and princess lilibet’s birthright? If royal houses were the focus of last week's royal universe, royal titles are the focus this week.
Scientists Revive "Zombie" Virus After 48,500 Years In Arctic Permafrost
Scientists revive "zombie" virus after 48,500 years in Arctic permafrost successfully. The virus, known as Pithovirus sibericum, was discovered in Siberia and is believed to have infected amoebas during the prehistoric era.
Here's Why Lady Gaga Won't Perform At The Oscars 2023
Glenn Weiss, one of the show's executive producers and showrunners, told entertainment journalists in a Zoom call on Wednesday that Lady Gaga won't perform at the Oscars on Sunday (March 8).
Two Killed In Foiled Multimillion-Dollar Heist Attempt At Chilean Airport
Chilean authorities have foiled multimillion-dollar heist attempt at Chilean airport, which left two people dead and three injured. The incident took place on Monday, March 6, 2023, and involved armed assailants attempting to steal millions of dollars in cash that was being transported on a commercial flight.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.