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Daveigh Chase, who moved between some of early-2000s Hollywood’s most recognizable roles as a child actor, died Tuesday at 35 from complications tied to meningitis. She was best known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. In the same year, she was also known for her unsettling turn as Samara Morgan in The Ring. Her death was confirmed to TMZ by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez. He had recently launched a GoFundMe as her condition worsened. He said she had been diagnosed with meningitis alongsi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would impose a ban on social media sites for children under 16 and restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms to "give kids their childhood back". Below are details of what is being ‌banned, how the measures will be enforced, and when they are expected to take effect: TIKTOK, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM BANNED The government said it would block children using social media platforms whose purpose is to enable user-to-user social interaction and  wh

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming ‌platforms, in a fightback against big tech that goes further than any other country. The sweeping changes will "give kids their childhood back", Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to contact children. "It is clear to me a full ban is the

Fox signed an agreement to acquire Roku in a ‌deal valued at about $22 billion, the companies said. Roku is one of the first companies to bring streaming platforms like ⁠Netflix and YouTube to television through connected devices and smart TVs. Its business is largely driven by advertising and subscription revenue from streaming apps on its platform. Advertising is the largest component, ‌with ⁠revenue of $613 million in the first quarter, up 27% year-on-year. Fox will acquire Roku for $160 p

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed. Harris County court records showed that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. when an unconcealed handgun was spotted in his Mercedes. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the

On Friday, Forbes declared Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire, as SpaceX’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, giving the company a nearly $2 trillion market cap. Forbes estimates that the IPO has boosted Musk’s fortune to $1.1 trillion, as of Friday morning. His net worth rose by $188 billion to an estimated $982 billion on Thursday evening, when SpaceX priced the IPO at $135 per share. Looking at Musk’s wealth portfolio, the SpaceX chairman, CEO and chief technical o

University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders announced that he is officially cancer-free and ready to lead the Buffaloes after a grueling private health battle. Sanders, 58, revealed the news during a recent television appearance, confirming that his fight with bladder cancer has reached a successful turning point as he enters a pivotal season for the program.  The Pro Football Hall of Famer described the experience as a “tumultuous” period that challenged him physically and mentall

Cardi B is criticizing the Texas legal system after a teenager was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a fatal stabbing. The music superstar took to social media Wednesday to voice her disapproval of the punishment handed down to Karmelo Anthony, calling the lengthy term excessive for the young defendant.  Anthony, a Texas teenager, was recently convicted in the 2025 killing of fellow student Austin Metcalf. The case, which drew significant local attention over the past year, concluded with a j

Donald Trump is calling for the Freedom 250 concert series to be cancelled altogether after a wave of artists pulled out of the events. The shows, planned as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence, have been mired in controversy as performers backed away from a Trump‑branded celebration in Washington, D.C. On Truth Social, Trump ranted that the remaining lineup consisted of “overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring,” and insisted the whole t

Former Columbia gas station owner Chikei “Rick” Chow has been found not guilty in the killing of 14‑year‑old Black teen Cyrus Carmack‑Belton, a verdict that has enraged many people across South Carolina and beyond. The case centers on a 2023 shooting outside Chow’s Shell station, where he chased Cyrus more than 100 yards and shot him in the back after accusing the boy of trying to steal bottled water, even though video and police later showed Cyrus had put the bottles back and had not actually s

A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre's temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations. Trump's name must be taken off the institution's title, its façade - and any other physical or digital signage - and official materials within 14 days, according to the order. A spoke

Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, has rejected a takeover offer by billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm. The music giant said Pershing Square's $64.3bn (£48bn) takeover offer was "not in the best interests" of the company, shareholders, artists, fans and other stakeholders. Universal said the offer "fundamentally and materially undervalues" the business, which also runs Abbey Road Studios and owns labels

Sonny Rollins, the Harlem-born saxophonist whose fearless improvisation reshaped modern jazz music, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95. Publicist Terri Hinte confirmed the news. No official cause of death was released, though Rollins had struggled with pulmonary fibrosis and other health complications in recent years. With his death, jazz loses one of its final living architects from the bebop era. Rollins stood beside innovators who transformed American music during the

More than two decades after Aaliyah released her debut album, the conversation around Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number has resurfaced in an unexpected way. A recent vinyl reissue prompted renewed attention online. This happened after fans noticed what appeared to be a quiet visual message tied to R. Kelly, whose image remains on the original cover art. Social posts connected to Aaliyah’s estate only added to the speculation. For many longtime listeners, the moment reopened difficult questions tied

A Nevada court has ordered Floyd Mayweather to pay nearly $1 million in back child support, along with ongoing monthly payments of more than $32,000. This comes after legally establishing him as the father of a four-year-old girl. The ruling, detailed in court records obtained by TMZ, marks the latest development in a case that has unfolded over several years in Las Vegas. The child, Price Moorehead, is now recognized as Mayweather’s fifth. The judge’s decision in March 2026 set the monthly ob

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement. Busch, who was in his 22nd season in NASCAR's top division, had been hospitalized earlier Thursday with an undisclosed but "severe illness". "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," a joint statement

A new campaign pairing Kevin Durant with Drake is drawing attention ahead of the release of the NOCTA x Nike KD 19 sneaker collection. In the promotional clip, Durant walks Drake through a string of exaggerated shoe concepts before unveiling the final design tied to the upcoming collaboration. The commercial offers one of the clearest looks yet at the collection. Notably, a bright monochromatic blue sneaker is featured prominently throughout the teaser. The rollout arrives as both Nike and NOCTA

Saweetie is facing a massive legal battle after a concert promoter filed a lawsuit seeking $3 million in damages over a series of canceled shows in Japan. The legal action, filed by Moon Dream Production, accuses the rapper and her company, Icy Grl Touring, of fraud and breach of contract.  According to court documents, the dispute stems from a deal struck for four performances scheduled to take place across Japan between July 18 and July 26, 2025. The promoter alleges that Saweetie agreed to a

Marco Rubio is getting dragged online after being photographed boarding Air Force One in a navy Nike tracksuit that looks uncannily similar to one worn by Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Images of the Florida senator in the fit quickly went viral once people began posting side‑by‑side comparisons of the two. According to reporting from the International Business Times, the White House initially tried to spin the look as a “full drip” moment, but social media users were far more interested

An 88‑year‑old Carnival Cruise Line guest has died after driving her mobility scooter off a pier at Celebration Key, the company’s private destination in the Bahamas. The accident happened while the Carnival Celebration was docked during a Caribbean sailing. Carnival and the Royal Bahamas Police Force say the woman went into the water after apparently losing control of the scooter near the edge of the pier around midday. In a statement, the cruise line said crew members quickly pulled her from

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez is trying to get her job back after being fired over a viral video of her going on an explicit racist rant. The clip, which spread quickly on local news and social media, showed her repeatedly using slurs to describe Black people, and pushed Houston Police Department leaders to remove her from duty and review cases she’d worked on. Gonzalez has now appealed her termination, with the Houston Police Officers’ Union confirming she has formally challeng

The former accountant for wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is facing a theoretical maximum of 120 years in prison after being indicted on multiple counts of wire fraud. Federal prosecutors say Melissia Gauthreaux siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from a high‑profile client while overseeing their finances. According to charging documents, she allegedly abused her signatory authority to move money out of the client’s accounts without permission, disguising the transfers as legitimate business

Far‑right livestreamer “Chud the Builder” is in custody following a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse that left two people, including himself, injured. Police have identified him as 28‑year‑old Dalton Eatherly, a Clarksville contractor who built an online presence by filming himself provoking strangers, using racial slurs and often flashing a gun on camera. The confrontation unfolded outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, where an argument between Eatherly and another man

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of the media landscape. US President Donald Trump paid tribute to him as "one of the greats of broadcast history, and a friend of mine". Current CNN CEO and chairman Mark Thompson described Turner as "the giant on who