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Rihanna Not Performing at Coachella 2026: Fans Spot Pop Icon in Crowd Cheering A$AP Rocky Instead

Rihanna Not Performing at Coachella 2026: Fans Spot Pop Icon in Crowd Cheering A$AP Rocky Instead

INDIO, California — Rihanna is not performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, dashing hopes among fans who had speculated...

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Jason Taylor

(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Giant Sliding Sculpture Sun Truck Goes Viral in Shibuya for Sekkisei Sunscreen Campaign

(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Giant Sliding Sculpture Sun Truck Goes Viral in Shibuya for Sekkisei Sunscreen Campaign

SHIBUYA, Japan — A towering blue sculpture of Shohei Ohtani captured mid-slide, clutching a bottle of sunscreen, is turning heads and drawing crowds...

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Anthony Will

Lady Gaga Skips Coachella 2026 After Epic 2025 Headlining Set: Mother Monster Focuses on MAYHEM Tour Instead

Lady Gaga Skips Coachella 2026 After Epic 2025 Headlining Set: Mother Monster Focuses on MAYHEM Tour Instead

INDIO, California — Lady Gaga is not performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, following her triumphant headlining...

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Jason Taylor

Is Cinemark Website Down? App Down for Many Users Right Now on April 18 2026

PLANO, Texas — Cinemark Holdings Inc. is experiencing technical difficulties Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, with many users reporting that the...

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Joe Green

MaxLinear Stock 2026: Hold or Sell MXL Shares as Analysts See Limited Upside Amid AI Bets

MaxLinear Stock 2026: Hold or Sell MXL Shares as Analysts See Limited Upside Amid AI Bets

CARLSBAD, California — MaxLinear Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL), a provider of radio frequency, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, trades with mixed...

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Mike clair

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Day 1: Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna Surprise and Anyma Deliver Unforgettable Night

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Day 1: Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna Surprise and Anyma Deliver Unforgettable Night

INDIO, Calif. — Sabrina Carpenter capped a star-packed opening night of Coachella 2026 Weekend Two with a triumphant headlining set on Friday, April...

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Jason Taylor

Taylor Swift Skips Coachella 2026 Stage as Fans Spot Her Dancing With Travis Kelce in Desert Crowd

Taylor Swift Skips Coachella 2026 Stage as Fans Spot Her Dancing With Travis Kelce in Desert Crowd

INDIO, California — Taylor Swift is not performing at Coachella 2026, continuing a two-decade streak in which the global pop superstar has never...

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Jason Taylor

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Ultra Rumors: 7.8-Inch Crease-Free Screen, $2,000+ Price and Sep 2026 Launch

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone is generating intense excitement as fresh leaks and analyst reports point to a premium...

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George anton

Justin Bieber Earns Record $10M at Coachella 2026: Highest-Paid Artist in Festival History

Justin Bieber Earns Record $10M at Coachella 2026: Highest-Paid Artist in Festival History

INDIO, California — Justin Bieber emerged as the highest-paid artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, reportedly earning a...

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Jason Taylor

(VIDEO) Madonna Crashes Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Set in Epic Surprise Duet: Vogue, Like a Prayer

INDIO, Calif. — Madonna made a triumphant return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday night, joining headliner Sabrina...

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Jason Taylor

iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumors: Massive Battery, Variable Aperture Camera and Deep Red Design Set to Shake Up 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumors: Massive Battery, Variable Aperture Camera and Deep Red Design Set to Shake Up 2026

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up as one of the most compelling flagship upgrades in years, with leaks pointing to a...

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George anton

Katy Perry Skips Coachella 2026 Stage Again: Pop Star Watches Bieber From Crowd With Trudeau Instead

INDIO, California — Katy Perry once again did not perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, maintaining a curious pattern for...

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Jason Taylor

Dubai International Airport Open Today Amid Reduced Schedule: What Travelers Need to Know on April 18, 2026

Dubai International Airport Open Today Amid Reduced Schedule: What Travelers Need to Know on April 18, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains fully open and operational on Saturday, April 18, 2026, welcoming departures...

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Joe Green

JFK Airport TSA Wait Times Today: Light Lines Across Most Terminals on Quiet Saturday

JFK Airport TSA Wait Times Today: Light Lines Across Most Terminals on Quiet Saturday

NEW YORK — Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved efficiently on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with most terminals reporting...

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Joe Green

(VIDEO) Coachella 2026: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Deliver Epic Coachella Duets: 'Vogue,' 'Like a Prayer'

(VIDEO) Coachella 2026: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Deliver Epic Coachella Duets: 'Vogue,' 'Like a Prayer'

INDIO, Calif. — The Queen of Pop met the princess of pop under the Coachella stars Friday night, delivering one of the most anticipated surprise...

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Jason Taylor

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Lineup Revealed: Sabrina Carpenter, Bieber & Karol G Light Up Indio Desert

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Lineup Revealed: Sabrina Carpenter, Bieber & Karol G Light Up Indio Desert

INDIO, Calif. — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 2 kicks off Friday with a star-studded lineup headlined by Sabrina Carpenter,...

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Jason Taylor

(VIDEO) 93-Year-Old's Tesla FSD Church Drive Goes Viral: Heartwarming Independence Rediscovered

(VIDEO) 93-Year-Old's Tesla FSD Church Drive Goes Viral: Heartwarming Independence Rediscovered

SAN DIEGO — A 93-year-old California woman's joyful ride to church in her Tesla equipped with Full Self-Driving technology has captured the...

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George anton

iPhone 18 Pro's Signature Color: Will Dark Cherry Replace It or Will Cosmic Orange Stay?

iPhone 18 Pro's Signature Color: Will Dark Cherry Replace It or Will Cosmic Orange Stay?

Apple is at the center of speculations once again, and this time it's about what the signature color of the iPhone 18 Pro series might just be....

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Isaiah Richard

Zayed International Airport Open Today Amid Regional Tensions: Limited Flights Resume at Abu Dhabi Hub

Zayed International Airport Open Today Amid Regional Tensions: Limited Flights Resume at Abu Dhabi Hub

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport, commonly known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, remains open and operational on...

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Joe Green

NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 Schedule: Prime Video Delivers Drama as Playoffs Begin Saturday

NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 Schedule: Prime Video Delivers Drama as Playoffs Begin Saturday

NEW YORK — The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament concluded Friday night on Prime Video, finalizing the playoff field as high-stakes elimination games...

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Chris Walker

(VIDEO) Elon Musk Predicts Universal High Income And Deflation As AI Boom Reshapes Economy

AUSTIN, Texas — Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, has sparked intense debate with a bold prediction that...

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George anton

LeBron James Free Agency Rumors Heat Up: Lakers, Cavs Or Warriors For 2026-27 Season?

LeBron James Free Agency Rumors Heat Up: Lakers, Cavs Or Warriors For 2026-27 Season?

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the biggest storyline surrounding LeBron James is...

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Chris Walker

Record Cold Snap Grips Inland NSW, SA And Victoria: Coldest Mornings Since Winter Spark Frost Warnings

SYDNEY — Southeastern Australia woke up to biting cold Friday and Saturday mornings as a powerful cold front delivered the lowest temperatures since...

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Anthony Will

(VIDEO) Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Celtics Star Fully Cleared, Eyes Deep Playoff Run After Achilles Tear

(VIDEO) Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Celtics Star Fully Cleared, Eyes Deep Playoff Run After Achilles Tear

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum is healthy and ready for the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics confirmed as the team prepares for its first-round series...

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Chris Walker

Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire Sparking Oil Price Drop And Market Rally

Iran declared the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz completely open to all commercial vessels Friday, easing weeks of global shipping disruptions...

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Tony Jackson

Damian Lillard Achilles Injury Update: Blazers Star Targets Strong 2026-27 Return After Missing Entire Season

Damian Lillard Achilles Injury Update: Blazers Star Targets Strong 2026-27 Return After Missing Entire Season

PORTLAND, Ore. — Nearly a year after tearing his left Achilles tendon in the playoffs, Damian Lillard remains sidelined but continues making steady...

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Chris Walker

No. 1764 Wordle Answer for April 18 2026 Sparks Debate Among Fans Over Tricky Puzzle Solution

No. 1764 Wordle Answer for April 18 2026 Sparks Debate Among Fans Over Tricky Puzzle Solution

NEW YORK — The New York Times' popular Wordle puzzle delivered a challenging five-letter word on Saturday that left many players scrambling for...

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Joe Green

NYT Connections Answers April 18 2026: No.1042 Leave Players Stunned by Clever Purple Category Twist

NYT Connections Answers April 18 2026: No.1042 Leave Players Stunned by Clever Purple Category Twist

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle on Saturday delivered a brain-teasing mix of everyday terms and clever wordplay, with its trickiest...

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Joe Green

(VIDEO) Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Reunite After Nearly 10 Years

(VIDEO) Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Reunite After Nearly 10 Years

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a heartwarming full-circle moment that has fans declaring 2026 the "year of healing," Selena Gomez attended the opening...

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Jason Taylor

10 Things You Must Know About Smith & Wesson as Firearm Icon Posts Strong Q3 Sales Gains

10 Things You Must Know About Smith & Wesson as Firearm Icon Posts Strong Q3 Sales Gains

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., one of America's most iconic firearm manufacturers, continues to navigate a shifting market with improving...

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Joe Green

American Airlines Slams Door on United Merger Pitch: 'Not Interested' in Deal That Would Create Aviation Giant

American Airlines Slams Door on United Merger Pitch: 'Not Interested' in Deal That Would Create Aviation Giant

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines on Friday categorically rejected any possibility of merging with rival United Airlines, dashing speculation...

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George anton

NVIDIA Stock 2026: Analysts Urge Buy Amid AI Boom Despite High Valuation Risks

NVIDIA Stock 2026: Analysts Urge Buy Amid AI Boom Despite High Valuation Risks

NEW YORK — NVIDIA Corp. shares hover near $200 in mid-April 2026, trading as the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization...

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Tony Jackson

Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Analyzes New DNA Hair Evidence in Kidnapping Case as Search Enters Third Month

TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal investigators have received and begun advanced forensic testing on new DNA evidence, including hair samples recovered from...

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Anthony Will

(PHOTO) Kyle Cooke Spotted Kissing Meghan King in NYC After Split From Amanda Batula

"Summer House" star Kyle Cooke was photographed passionately kissing former "Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Meghan...

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Jason Taylor

Tesla Stock Rockets 4.7% to $407 as AI Chip Hopes and Autonomy Bets Ignite Investor Optimism

Tesla Stock Rockets 4.7% to $407 as AI Chip Hopes and Autonomy Bets Ignite Investor Optimism

Tesla Inc. shares surged more than 4.6% Friday, climbing to $407.02 midday as investors bet on accelerating progress in artificial intelligence,...

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Tony Jackson

Maase Inc Stock Surges 32% to $9.84 on AI Acquisition Momentum and Market Enthusiasm

Maase Inc Stock Surges 32% to $9.84 on AI Acquisition Momentum and Market Enthusiasm

Shares of Maase Inc. skyrocketed more than 31% Friday, climbing to $9.84 in midday trading on the Nasdaq as investors piled into the small-cap stock...

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Mike clair

iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumors Explode: Under-Display Face ID, Variable Aperture Camera and Massive Battery

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up as one of the most significant redesigns in years, with fresh leaks pointing to under-display Face ID, a...

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George anton

Autoliv Stock Jumps Nearly 10% After Q1 Earnings Beat on Strong Asia Sales and Margin Resilience

Autoliv Stock Jumps Nearly 10% After Q1 Earnings Beat on Strong Asia Sales and Margin Resilience

NEW YORK — Shares of Autoliv Inc. surged almost 10 percent Friday as the world's largest maker of automotive airbags and seatbelts reported...

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Mike clair

NVIDIA Stock Climbs 1.2% to $200 as AI Demand Fuels Continued Momentum in Chip Sector

NVIDIA Stock Climbs 1.2% to $200 as AI Demand Fuels Continued Momentum in Chip Sector

NVIDIA Corp. shares rose more than 1% Friday, climbing to $200.67 in midday trading on the Nasdaq as investors continued to bet on the company's...

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Mike clair

Alaska Air Stock Rockets 13% on Oil Price Relief Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Hawaiian Integration

Alaska Air Stock Rockets 13% on Oil Price Relief Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Hawaiian Integration

SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group Inc. shares surged more than 12 percent in morning trading Friday as plunging oil prices following the Middle East...

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Mike clair

Hims & Hers Stock Surges 13% on FDA Peptide Review Optimism and Telehealth Momentum

Hims & Hers Stock Surges 13% on FDA Peptide Review Optimism and Telehealth Momentum

NEW YORK — Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. climbed sharply in morning trading Friday as investors bet that potential regulatory relief on...

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Tony Jackson

Is Instagram Down Right Now? Users Report Posting Glitches as Meta Faces Fresh Complaints

Is Instagram Down Right Now? Users Report Posting Glitches as Meta Faces Fresh Complaints

Instagram appeared largely operational Saturday but users continued to voice frustration over intermittent posting and publishing issues, according to...

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Daniel Lee

54 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

54 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

With exactly 54 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down...

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Chris Walker

Bath & Body Works Stock Soars 9% as Investors Cheer Turnaround Bets Amid Sales Slump

Bath & Body Works Stock Soars 9% as Investors Cheer Turnaround Bets Amid Sales Slump

NEW YORK — Shares of Bath & Body Works Inc. surged more than 8% Friday, climbing to $19.64 in midday trading as Wall Street showed renewed...

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Mike clair

Coachella 2026 Schedule: Weekend 2 Kicks Off Today With Sabrina Carpenter, Anyma and Star-Packed Desert Nights

Coachella 2026 Schedule: Weekend 2 Kicks Off Today With Sabrina Carpenter, Anyma and Star-Packed Desert Nights

INDIO, Calif. — Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 launches Friday as thousands descend on the Empire Polo Club for the final three days of the sold-out...

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Jason Taylor

10 Must-Know Secrets About Ford's Garage USA Burgers That'll Make You Crave One Now

10 Must-Know Secrets About Ford's Garage USA Burgers That'll Make You Crave One Now

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ford's Garage USA has turned the humble hamburger into a full sensory experience, blending juicy half-pound Black Angus patties...

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Joe James

Jessica Alba Embraces New Romance, Spy Thriller Filming and Fresh Chapter at 44

LOS ANGELES — Jessica Alba is stepping confidently into 2026 with a blossoming romance, an action-packed film role on location in Australia and a...

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Jason Taylor

GME Dips Slightly as GameStop Eyes Major Acquisition Amid Cash Stockpile and Digital Push

GME Dips Slightly as GameStop Eyes Major Acquisition Amid Cash Stockpile and Digital Push

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares edged lower in early trading Friday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment even as the video game retailer...

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Tony Jackson

10 Game-Changing Facts About Elon Musk's Terafab AI Chip Megafactory in 2026

10 Game-Changing Facts About Elon Musk's Terafab AI Chip Megafactory in 2026

AUSTIN, Texas — Elon Musk's audacious Terafab project, a vertically integrated semiconductor powerhouse backed by Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and now...

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George anton

PlayStation 6 Rumors 2026: Release Pushed to 2028 or 2029 as RAM Shortage Delays Sony's Next-Gen Plans

TOKYO — Sony Interactive Entertainment has given no official word on the PlayStation 6, but mounting rumors and analyst reports in April 2026 point...

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George anton