‘Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg dies at 82
LONDON (AP) — British actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series “The Avengers,” has died. She was 82. Her agent said she died Thursday morning at home
In a year of social distancing, virus alters Sept. 11th, too
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the US is observing the anniversary of 9/11. The terror attacks’ 19th anniversary will be marked Friday by dueling ceremonies at the September 11 memorial plaza and
Bargain chain Century 21 to shut down after nearly 60 years
NEW YORK (AP) – Century 21 Stores, a destination for bargain hunters looking for fat deals on designer dresses and shoes for nearly 60 years, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. All 13 stores across New York,
White Professor Who Lied About Being Black Haw Resigned From George Washington University
Jessica Krug, the George Washington University professor who admitted she lied about being Black, has resigned. Krug, who is White, wrote a Medium post last week apologizing for building her life “around a violent anti-Black lie.” The
Tech Stocks Rebound As Nasdaq Records Largest Single-Day Gain Since April
On Wednesday, tech stocks rallied and pushed the Nasdaq Composite to its best day since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 439.58 points, or 1.6%, while the S&P 500 grew 2.01% and the Nasdaq ended the
Milwaukee Brewers Dominate Detroit Tigers In 19-0 Shut Out Win
The Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Detroit Tigers on their way to their highest run total in over a decade, with a 19-0 on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes allowed one hit in seven innings in another outstanding performance, while
Serena Williams Defeats Tsvetana Pironkova To Reach U.S. Open Semifinals
Serena Williams defeated Tsvetana Pironkova to reach the semifinals in her 11th consecutive U.S. Open appearance. Williams trailed by a set and a break before coming back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Wednesday in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Amy Schumer Reveals She Has Lyme Disease
Amy Schumer revealed she’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease. The comedian, 39, updated fans about her health with a post on social media. Schumer wrote on Instagram: “Anyone get LYME this summer? I got it and I’m
First ‘Dune’ Trailer Features Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Oscar Issac
The long-awaited trailer for the new adaptation of Dune, was just released, featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Oscar Issac. The novel Dune was originally published in 1965. A science fiction fantasy, it takes place in a far
