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LL Cool J is back on the set of NCIS! On March 20, the singer and actor, who is 57 years old, took to Instagram to share an exciting announcement about his role in the beloved series. In a fun video clip, he teased fans with the message "Guess who’s back," before revealing himself with a smile and saying, "That’s better. Back on set, baby! NCIS. Let’s get it." Fans of LL Cool J, known for his hit "Mama Said Knock You Out," will be thrilled to know that he will reprise his role as Sam Hanna on April 21.…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — John Calipari recently led his new team, the Arkansas Razorbacks, to a significant March victory against a well-known rival. In a thrilling NCAA Tournament opening round, Arkansas, seeded 10th, overcame the 7th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks with a final score of 79-72. This win marked a much-needed turnaround for Calipari in the competitive landscape of college basketball. Key player Jonas Aidoo shone brightly for the Razorbacks, scoring 22 points and proving instrumental in the team’s success. Johnell Davis also contributed significantly, netting 18 points, including vital free throws during the game’s closing moments. Freshman Boogie Fland made his return…

The first day of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament delivered thrilling moments and unexpected turns, adding excitement to the March Madness experience. There were two significant upsets that took center stage as the tournament began, showcasing the unpredictability that this time of year often brings. The first major surprise occurred when McNeese State, a No. 12 seed, pulled off a stunning victory against the No. 5 seed, Clemson. The Cowboys controlled the game early, limiting Clemson to just 13 points in the first half. Despite a push from the Tigers in the second half, McNeese held on to win 69-67.…

A recent case has emerged involving Cortney Merritts, the husband of former Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush, who faces serious legal trouble over allegations of fraud related to pandemic relief loans. The DC U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged Merritts with wire fraud after he purportedly misled the Small Business Administration (SBA) to obtain more than $20,000 from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Merritts, 46, was indicted on two counts related to loan applications he submitted for his businesses in 2020 and 2021. The allegations state that he falsely claimed in his applications that his moving company, Vetted Couriers, had…

Alex Ovechkin is making headlines once again as he scores his 888th career goal, closing in on the NHL’s all-time record held by Wayne Gretzky. Playing for the Washington Capitals in a match against the Philadelphia Flyers, Ovechkin found the back of the net late in the first period, sending the home crowd into a frenzy with chants of “Ovi! Ovi!” At 39 years old, Ovechkin is proving that age is just a number. With 35 goals this season, he is tied for the fourth most in the league, and he’s on track to potentially surpass Gretzky’s legendary total of…

In a surprising and controversial turn of events, leaders from the Kansas Satanic Grotto are preparing to hold a “Black Mass” in the Kansas State Capitol, igniting a heated debate around freedom of speech and religious expression. This incident has drawn the ire of Catholic Archbishop Joseph Naumann, who claims that this event represents a direct attack on Catholic beliefs and values. Archbishop Naumann has taken legal action against the Satanic Grotto’s leaders, Travis Roberts and Michael Stewart, arguing that they obtained consecrated communion wafers and wine through theft and deception. In his lawsuit filed in Leavenworth District Court, Naumann…

A couple from West Virginia has been sentenced to significant prison time for the mistreatment of their adopted children. Donald Lantz, 62, received a sentence of 160 years for charges including forced labor, human trafficking, and child abuse. His wife, 63-year-old Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, was sentenced to 215 years after being found guilty of the same crimes, along with violating her children’s civil rights. In January, the couple was convicted of mistreatment after it was revealed that they had adopted five children in 2018. They relocated to Kanawha County in May 2023, where they faced serious allegations of abuse. The…

Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota is reviving his efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, a move he has been discussing with former President Trump’s administration. Rounds intends to reintroduce his bill following Trump’s recent executive order aimed at abolishing the department. In a statement, Rounds emphasized the need to eliminate what he described as the ineffective federal education bureaucracy, stating, “The federal Bureaucracy of Education has never educated a single student. It’s time to shut it down.” He believes that decisions regarding education should be returned to state and local authorities, although he assures that essential programs like…

A federal judge recently put a stop on activities by a team from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is closely associated with billionaire Elon Musk. The judge criticized their efforts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) as being akin to a “fishing expedition,” largely unfounded and overly broad in scope. U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander emphasized that while investigating fraud within the SSA is important, the methods employed by DOGE raised serious legal and privacy concerns. She mandated the team to remove any personally identifiable information that they had acquired. According to Judge Hollander, DOGE’s approach lacked substantial…

Cyndi Lauper, the iconic Grammy-winning singer, is ready to have more fun as she extends her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.” The additional North American dates will take place from July 15 to August 20. The tour, which began last year, has already seen Lauper perform across the United States, Canada, and Europe. It marks a significant return to headlining arenas for her, as it has been many years since her last major tour experience in the mid-’80s with the True Colors World Tour. Lauper’s upcoming shows will feature outdoor amphitheaters, allowing fans to enjoy her performances beneath…