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SEAN “Diddy” Combs has argued in an appeal that his freak-offs were not a violation of law, and instead amateur porn protected by the US Constitution.

Diddy’s lawyers have been trying to appeal the music mogul’s conviction after he was sentenced to four years in prison.

A FORMER top Democrat lawmaker shot dead his wife before killing himself while their two teen children were in the home, cops have confirmed.

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, 47, was reportedly in the middle of a messy divorce from his wife Cerina, 49, but the couple still lived together in a $1million home.

President Donald Trump has floated the idea that Americans may say goodbye to income tax. The suggestion came Tuesday after Trump said tariff-driven revenue could bring the elimination of the federal income tax.

After his cabinet meeting, Trump told reporters, “I believe that at some point in the not too distant future you won’t even have income tax to pay.”


The president said that this would be a result of the revenue the government has collected, which he said is “so great, so enormou...

Millions of Americans will get to see an extra $250 in the Trump Accounts coming in 2026, thanks to a $6.25 billion donation. The donation comes from Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Technologies.

Dell and his wife, Susan, announced the donation Tuesday in a video shared on X. The donation will be spread across 25 million accounts, coming out to $250 each, the pair said.


The Trump Accounts, which are meant to “give the next generation a jump start on...

The FBI said Thursday the suspect in New Orleans’ terrorist attack on New Year’s Day acted alone despite previous reports of potential accomplices. Officials identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar as the driver of a Ford pickup truck that plowed through a Bourbon Street crowd early Wednesday morning. Police killed Jabbar, who reportedly possessed an ISIS flag in the vehicle, in a shootout shortly thereafter.“We do not asses, at this point, that anyone else is involved in this attack except for Shamsud-Di...

A NEW victim of prolific serial killer Ted Bundy has been revealed, 37 years after his execution.

Officials closed a cold case on Wednesday, connecting the murder of a Utah teen killed in 1974 to Bundy.

A FLORIDA teen allegedly took a page out of Dexter Morgan’s book, cutting up a sex offender’s body and keeping his blood on microscope slides.

Parts of the victim’s body was found stuffed inside a suitcase in “The Compound,” an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known to be a spot for dumping homicide victims.

JURORS sobbed in court on Thursday as the chilling audio of Athena Strand’s last moments were played, where she asked her killer, “Are you a kidnapper?” multiple times.

Tanner Horner, 34, is currently on trial where the jury is determining whether he should receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to Athena’s murder.

GILGO Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a shocking confession to his now-ex wife after he murdered eight women.

Heuermann, 62, showed no remorse in court on April 8 as he admitted to the murders that gripped Long Island, New York, for three decades.

Inmates in Idaho’s maximum security prison are reportedly “torturing” new inmate Bryan Kohberger after he was sentenced for the murders of four college students in 2022. 


Kohberger was sentenced on July 23 for the killing of four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, the Tampa Free Press previously reported. The 30-year-old took a plea deal in which he will serve four life sentences without parole, alongside an additional...

PRESIDENT Donald Trump made a bold move on Thursday to reclassify cannabis following months of federal review of the drug’s current restrictions.

The change would not legalize cannabis at the federal level, and instead would expand the opportunity for research.

EXECUTIONS by firing squads, electrocution and gassing have been approved in the US to speed up killings of America’s most heinous criminals.

Death penalty methods were expanded on Friday in a bid to deter “the most barbaric crimes”, the Department of Justice said.

TODD Blanche is set to take over as Attorney General after Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi on Thursday.

Trump fired Bondi from her role as Attorney General, reportedly over her handling of the Epstein files and a series of failed prosecutions of former officials targeted by the president.

FORMER President Barack Obama was slammed on social media on Tuesday night after praising Virginia voters for voting in favor of an allegedly gerrymandered congressional map.

The narrow vote on redistricting plans is expected to leave all but one of Virginia’s 11 congressional districts in Democratic control.

Vice President JD Vance spoke out about Elon Musk’s “complicated relationship” with the White House in an interview with The Gateway Pundit released Saturday. 


“I really think it’s a mistake for him to try to break from the president,” Vance said. 


“My argument to Elon is, like, you’re not going to be on the left even if you wanted to be. And he doesn’t. They’re not going to have you back. That ship has sailed.”“My hope is that by the time of the midterms, he’s kind of come back into the f...

Joann Fabrics shook the retail industry after going out of business in May 2025, forcing crafty customers to split their purchases between mom and pop shops and other major retailers. However, consumers were not the only ones impacted by the closure.

Joann Fabrics announced it would be closing all of its locations after it filed for bankruptcy twice in the span of one year.


A second bankruptcy in January 2025 came just months after shedding millions in debt.


All of its stores were gut...

Another major retailer is joining the list of stores implementing new rules for those paying with cash. The new rule comes as the production of a beloved coin has ended.

Gap Factory, a discount clothing retailer part of Gap Inc., has shared a notice with shoppers who intend to make cash transactions.


“Due to the U.S. Treasury halting production on pennies nationwide, we will be rounding cash change up to th...

TARGET’S incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said the company is “far from satisfied” with its earnings results.

To combat this, the retail giant is looking to implement three strategies to revamp the company, but could that save it from total doom?

On February 1, 2026, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon will pass the torch of leadership on to another. The retail giant will then be led by John Furner, who, like McMillon, started at the company as an hourly employee.

Furner enters the top position after working as an hourly associate at a Bentonville, Arkansas, store. Executive roles are not unheard of on the 51-year-old’s resume, as he previously held the position of CEO and president of Sam’s Club.


Furner started out making $4.25 an hour (...

Many Americans find the cost of groceries to be a source of stress. With grocery prices on the rise for the last five years, Americans have turned to finding cheaper and more convenient ways to eat, but it can cost them more in the long run.

Especially as dining out can quickly rack up surcharges, delivery fees and tips.


“Given the hustle and bustle of the workday, supporting family extracurricu...

DEADLIEST Catch star Todd Meadows’ cause of death was revealed on Monday, over a month after the deckhand fell overboard into freezing waters.

Meadows died on February 25 in an accident aboard a vessel in the Bering Sea while the Deadliest Catch cameras were rolling.

Kylie Jenner wowed fans with her look for the Golden Globes on Sunday – even giving a sneak peek on TikTok before the ceremony. The star stunned in a silver strappy dress as she hit the Golden Globes with Dune star Timothée Chalamet, her boyfriend of three years.

Kylie skipped the red carpet for the 83rd annual Golden Globes and was instead seen strutting in her long silver gown on social media before the show started.


Kylie showed off her skin-tight metallic gold Ashi Studio gown with g...

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed he was shocked by the price of his wife’s seafood birthday meal, which came in at over $200. Ramsay, known for his reality food TV shows Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef, told the LAD Bible that he was left stunned by the price of his wife’s birthday plate. The couple, who have been married since 1996 and share four children, celebrated Tana Ramsay’s birthday with a dinner in the south of France.


“We sat in a hotel in Cannes, and she had a lobster becaus...

“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes recently revealed which character’s death hit her the hardest on an episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Rhimes, who also created the “Grey’s” spin-off “Private Practice,” joined Alex Cooper on her podcast in an episode shared on October 8.


Cooper asked the writer and producer which character’s death on the show hit her the hardest. With several to choose from, such as Derek Shephard (Patrick Dempsey), Lexi Grey (Chyler Leigh) and Mark Sloan (Er...

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position days after he was allegedly caught cuddling up with the head of HR in a viral scene at a Coldplay concert. “As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” the company said in a statement posted on X. “Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of...

AMERICANS are facing higher grocery bills, and some of the increased costs are being attributed to package-size decreases.

The practice, known as shrinkflation, has been seen with items sold across major retailers, including Target and Walmart.

Another U.S. state is exploring the idea of implementing a law that would restrict certain items from being purchased with SNAP benefits. Talks of restricting sugary items in Nevada come as 18 other states already have plans to restrict certain items in 2026.

Officials with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services spoke with lawmakers Tuesday about adding restrictions to what Supplemental Nutrition Assistanc...

A new law is in effect in one U.S. state that will impact grocery shoppers at checkout. The new law will increase the existing fee for a grocery essential.

A law went into effect on January 1 that increases the minimum cost of a plastic film carryout bag in Washington, according to the state’s Department of Ecology.
Retailers and restaurants in the state will now charge 12 cents per plastic bag, which is up from the previous eight cent fee.


The minimum charge for a paper carryout bag wi...

An iconic bourbon company is set to halt production at its main distillery in January. Jim Beam, a popular Kentucky bourbon maker, is planning to pause production as Kentucky faces an increasing supply of aging barrels.

Jim Beam said it will temporarily pause production at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, starting January 1, “while we take the opportunity to invest in site enhancements,” the company said in a statemen...

Southwest Airlines announced a major policy change Thursday, abandoning their nearly 60-year-long tradition of letting passengers choose their own seats onboard the aircraft. Southwest will now follow suit with other major airlines and will begin assigning seats to passengers, according to a press release. The new policies are “designed to elevate the Customer experience, improve financial performance and drive Shareholder value,” the release states.In addition to assigned seating, the airline i...

Numbers don’t tell the whole story when comparing deportations under the Trump and Obama administrations because Obama’s three million deportations occurred over a seven-year period, whereas Trump’s 1.5 million took place over three years. What tells the story are the differences in criticism.


Data from the Office of Homeland Security Statistics show that from the fiscal years of 2009 to 2016, 3,062,466 removals occurred, with over 1.5 million of them occurring during Obama’s first term....

TAMPA, Fla. – Upon opening the garage door to her townhouse, Christina “C.J.” Krauss noticed a blown-up air mattress against the wall and the dryer running. “Odd,” she thought, considering she was the first to move in.


Krauss, a junior at the University of Tampa in Florida, packed up some furniture in August 2024 to keep at the Hillsborough County townhouse she’d be living in for the semester. The then 19-year-old traveled alone as her mother wasn’t feeling up for the drive.“I thought maybe o...