Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, convicted on corruption charges in 2011, has been fully pardoned by President Donald Trump. Blagojevich, who served eight years of a 14-year sentence, was found guilty of attempting to sell Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, among other crimes. The pardon has sparked criticism from both political parties in Illinois.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace accuses her ex-fiancé and three other men of committing severe crimes against women, including rape and nonconsensual filming, during a House floor speech. The case is under investigation by SLED.
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace accuses her former fiancé, Patrick Bryant, and three other men of committing serious crimes against women, including rape and physical abuse. The allegations are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, caused widespread outrage with a Super Bowl ad promoting a $20 T-shirt featuring a swastika, interpreted by the ADL as a symbol of antisemitism. The incident has sparked debates on the responsibility of platforms to curb hate speech.
Elon Musk and a group of investors have made a $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, aiming to revert it to a nonprofit research lab. The bid, rejected by OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, adds to the ongoing legal battle between Musk and OpenAI over its transition to a for-profit model.
A private plane owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil was involved in a fatal accident at Scottsdale Municipal Airport, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, including Neil's girlfriend.
Shopify has removed Kanye West's Yeezy website due to violations of its terms of service, including the sale of swastika T-shirts and antisemitic posts. This action follows widespread backlash against West's recent behavior, leading to professional and financial consequences.
A deadly plane crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident involved a Learjet 35A owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil, which collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 after veering off the runway. The NTSB is investigating the crash.
Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' against Drake has escalated their feud, leading to a defamation lawsuit and significant cultural impact in the hip-hop community.
Retired NFL star Jason Kelce was visibly emotional during ESPN’s Super Bowl 2025 pre-game show, discussing the impact of the New Orleans terror attack and honoring the victims, including Tiger Bech and Ryan Quigley, who showed remarkable resilience.