2024 VMAs: Everything to know from who’s hosting to how to vote
The MTV Video Music Awards are back and celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
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Appeals court revives Sarah Palin defamation lawsuit against New York Times — again
A federal appeals court on Wednesday for the second time overturned the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin against The New York Times, and ordered a new trial in the case. Palin, who was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2008, alleges she was defamed by a Times editorial in 2017 that suggested the 2011 shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona was linked to a digital graphic published by Palin's political action committee the prior year. The 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 2019 reinstated Palin's lawsuit after it was first dismissed by Manhattan federal Judge Jed Rakoff, who had ruled she did not sufficiently plead a claim of "actual malice" in her complaint. On Wednesday, the same appeals co
Melania Trump shares cryptic post paying tribute to ‘my home’ New York City as Barron prepares for college
Melania Trump has shared a cryptic post paying tribute to “my home” New York City as a place “where dreams come alive” – days after her husband Donald Trump suggested Barron Trump will be heading to college in the Big Apple this fall.
Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here's what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs
Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now… award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
New York lawmaker attacks the wrong Cuomo as he pushes to rename bridge
New York Republican Mike Lawler is fighting to strip the Cuomo name from a bridge spanning the Hudson River — and one of his recent attacks is taking some heat for targeting the wrong member of the political dynasty.
Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed
Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies link to increased rates of cancer.
Sarah Palin wins new trial in her defamation case against The New York Times over ‘major’ jury issues
A federal appeals court has granted Sarah Palin a new trial in her defamation case against The New York Times, following “major” issues involving the jury at her last trial, including push alerts to jurors that signalled the judge overseeing the case was ready to dismiss it.
'Rucking' Is The Latest Walking Trend You Need To Try. Here's Why.
Walking remains an accessible and popular exercise for many reasons — you don’t need any fancy equipment, it’s good for your heart health, helps you sleep better, feel better and is a simple way to get your daily dose of fresh air.