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Authorities are investigating Anne Burrell’s sudden death as a possible drug overdose, according to The New York Times. The 55-year-old Food Network star was found dead in the shower of her Brooklyn home on Tuesday, June 17. Per an internal NYPD report obtained by the Times, Burrell was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” surrounded by approximately 100 assorted pills. A…

David W. Harper, who many of us remember fondly as Jim-Bob Walton, the youngest of the Walton siblings, was born in Abilene, Texas, on October 4, 1961. Jim-Bob was known for his big dreams and his love for everything related to technology. After the beloved series ended, Harper chose a quieter, more private life. What…

Jeannie Seely, the legendary country singer, has died at the age of 85. She passed away on Friday, August 1, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, due to complications from an intestinal infection, her representative confirmed to PEOPLE. Seely had been facing serious health issues throughout 2025. Earlier in the year, she underwent multiple back…

The investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa has uncovered new details and there is a decent possibility the deaths could be a result of a devastating accident.  During an appearance on Fox Report, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden explained that Hackman’s pacemaker, which the sheriff noted last recorded activity on Feb. 17, could provide…

Kurt Russell, a screen icon recognized for his roles in classic films, possesses a lesser-known passion that complements his on-screen persona: a deep fascination with gold coins. Beyond his celebrated film career, he’s immersed himself in numismatics, the study and collection of coins, viewing them as both historical artifacts and valuable investments. Gold coins, symbols…

Oprah Winfrey, the beloved media mogul and icon, recently found herself in the hospital at the age of 70. Her anticipated appearance to announce her book club selection on June 11 had to be missed due to her illness. The details of her condition were revealed by her close friend and CBS anchor, Gayle King, who…

The recent unveiling of the redesigned White House Rose Garden by former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has stirred a wave of public disapproval. The once-familiar garden, cherished as a historic and lush oasis, has taken on a drastically different appearance, following its controversial redesign. This garden, which was originally established in…

Felix Baumgartner, the legendary Austrian daredevil known for his record-breaking skydive from the edge of space, has tragically died at age 56 following a paragliding accident in Italy. The accident occurred in Porto Sant’Elpidio, a coastal city in central Italy where Baumgartner had been vacationing. Local firefighters responded to the scene and found the crashed…

“Dad, I saw Mom at school today. She told me not to go home with you anymore.” I froze in place. The orange juice carton I was holding slipped slightly in my grip. My seven-year-old son, Liam, stood in front of me by the kitchen counter, his backpack still half unzipped, his tie slightly crooked…

I stared at the plane tickets in disbelief. “One first-class seat… for Daniel. One for his mother, Eleanor. Three economy tickets… for me and the kids.” At first, I thought it was a mistake. Maybe he clicked the wrong button. Maybe the airline messed up. But no—when I asked Daniel about it, he smiled like…