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‘Monty Python’ comedian Terry Gilliam says Trump emboldened people to laugh again after woke activists ruined comedy
Veteran filmmaker and “Monty Python” alum Terry Gilliam believes that President Donald Trump’s re-election has allowed people to laugh again. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Tuesday, the 84-year-old director spoke about his career, the state of comedy and the future of his latest film project amid the changing cultural landscape. When asked if…
Read MoreChristina Haack celebrates 42nd birthday with bikini photo and ambitious plans for the year ahead
Christina Haack is celebrating turning 42 with a bikini post online. On Monday, Haack took to Instagram to share a photo of herself in a black bikini that had gold, chain detailing while sipping a glass of champagne. “41 you’ve been fun, but ready to be done,” her caption began. “42- i’m manifesting being the most calm, grounded…
Read MoreItalian astronomers discover dense ‘fossil galaxy’ roughly 3 billion light-years from Earth
A team of Italian astronomers discovered a fossil galaxy estimated to be 3 billion light-years away from Earth, making it the most distant spectacle of its kind outside of the local universe. Dubbed KiDS J0842+0059, the fossil galaxy was found by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics while using the Large Binocular Telescope atop Mount…
Read More'Tiger King' co-star Bhagavan Antle gets 12-month federal prison sentence
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, whose meteoric rise through the world of big cats was vaulted into fame through a 2021 Netflix docuseries, is headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Antle, 65, was handed a sentence of 12 months and one day on Tuesday in U.S.…
Read MoreCostco recalls: Shoppers should stop using some items immediately
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you’re a Costco shopper, you may want to check your home for a few items the company recently recalled. Affected products include tires, power banks and air conditioners. Consumers should stop using some of the products immediately, Costco said. Spicy breakfast option, returning fan favorite among newest McDonald’s menu items…
Read MoreKC Chiefs owner's family mourns loss of 9-year-old cousin in Texas floods
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – The family of Clark Hunt, the chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, is mourning the loss of a 9-year-old cousin, Janie Hunt, who died amid disastrous flooding in Central Texas over the weekend. Tavia Hunt, the wife of Clark Hunt, confirmed the girl’s death on Instagram following the…
Read MoreWATCH: Home washes away in Ruidoso flooding, creeks full of fast-moving debris
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Ruidoso was hit hard by flash flooding on Tuesday, July 8. A home washed away in the Ruidoso area and swift-moving creeks were full of debris after a strong storm hit Ruidoso around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Kaitlyn Carpenter shared this video on Facebook of a home being washed away at…
Read More'Wall of water': Hunt Flood survivor shares escape from her flooded house
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the flood recovery and clean-up efforts enter their fifth full day, Gov. Greg Abbott provided a staggering update: 161 people are now confirmed to be missing in Kerr County alone, in addition to the total number of 111 confirmed deaths. “There’s so many people that we know here that are gone,”…
Read MoreA family saved, a hero lost from Burnet County floods
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days after the tragic flooding that hit Burnet County, community members are still working on cleaning up the area. Jodi Riley-King and her family were in their house when the flooding happened. Their house now is damage severely, but Riley-King said she’s happy she got out alive. “We actually thought we weren’t…
Read MoreTech and Media Titans Touch Down in Sun Valley for the Allen & Co. Conference
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives at the Sun Valley Lodge for the 2025 Allen & Co. conference on July 8, 2025. Photo Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images For the world’s top tech and media moguls, there’s only one place to be in the week after July 4: Sun Valley, Idaho. The quiet resort town has hosted the…
Read MoreKerrville locals call July 4 floods 'unfathomable' after decades of smaller floods
KERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) – As the number of those dead or still missing continues to rise, locals in the Texas town of Kerrville are picking up the pieces. “We get flood warnings, which we get all the time, it’s like ‘oh I wonder if the river is going to come up’ but you don’t panic…
Read MoreVigil for flood victims to be held at UT Tower Tuesday evening
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A candlelight vigil will be held Tuesday night at the University of Texas at Austin, in honor of the victims of the deadly Texas floods. The vigil, hosted by the University Panhellenic Council and the Kappa chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, will begin at the UT Tower at 8:15 p.m. The…
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