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<b>Secretary of State Marco Rubio Makes First Trip to Southeast Asia Amid Trade Tensions</b>

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Makes First Trip to Southeast Asia Amid Trade Tensions

NewsmakersJuly 10, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his first diplomatic mission to Southeast Asia this week, a high-stakes visit aimed at…

<b>Zayn Malik Addresses Past Racism in One Direction with Poignant New Single <i>Fuchsia Sea</i></b>

Zayn Malik Addresses Past Racism in One Direction with Poignant New Single Fuchsia Sea

NewsmakersJuly 10, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Zayn Malik is stepping back into the spotlight with a powerful new single — and he’s bringing long-buried truths with him. The former One Direction…

<b>Brad Pitt Wants Tom Cruise to Join Him in ‘F1’ Sequel</b>

Brad Pitt Wants Tom Cruise to Join Him in ‘F1’ Sequel

Film, NewsmakersJuly 10, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Los Angeles — July 9, 2025 Following the adrenaline-fueled debut of F1, Brad Pitt is already revving up for a sequel — and he has…

<b>New Breakthrough in the Amelia Earhart Mystery: Satellite Image Sparks November Expedition </b>

New Breakthrough in the Amelia Earhart Mystery: Satellite Image Sparks November Expedition

NewsmakersJuly 8, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Researchers are gearing up for a potentially historic mission this November to Nikumaroro Island, guided by fresh evidence that could finally solve the 88-year-old enigma…

<b>Julio César Chávez Jr. No‑Show at L.A. Court, Attorney Unaware of His Whereabouts </b>

Julio César Chávez Jr. No‑Show at L.A. Court, Attorney Unaware of His Whereabouts

NewsmakersJuly 7, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Los Angeles, July 7, 2025 — Mexican former middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. failed to appear Monday at the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Northwest…

<b>End of an Era: Deborah Norville Retires After 30 Years at Inside Edition</b>

End of an Era: Deborah Norville Retires After 30 Years at Inside Edition

NewsmakersJuly 7, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In April 2025, Deborah Norville announced she would step down as anchor of Inside Edition, a position she had held since March 6, 1995. Her…

<b>Pope Leo XIV Appoints 58-Year-Old Bishop Matteo BorgheseTo Lead Crack Down On Sexual Abuse Among Catholic Clergy

Pope Leo XIV Appoints 58-Year-Old Bishop Matteo BorgheseTo Lead Crack Down On Sexual Abuse Among Catholic Clergy

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

VATICAN CITY – July 6, 2025 — In a significant step toward accountability and reform, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Matteo Borghese as the…

<b>Still Exiled From His Native Tibet, The Dalai Lama Celebrates His 90th Birthday</b>

Still Exiled From His Native Tibet, The Dalai Lama Celebrates His 90th Birthday

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

On July 6, 2025, thousands gathered in Dharamshala, India, as the Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday, capping off a week of heartfelt events. The…

<b>Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Emotion-Filled Farewell Concert in Birmingham, England</b>

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Emotion-Filled Farewell Concert in Birmingham, England

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In a historic and emotional event, legendary rock band Black Sabbath held their farewell concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England, marking the end of…

<b> Elon Musk Launches “America Party” to “Return Freedom to Americans”</b>

Elon Musk Launches “America Party” to “Return Freedom to Americans”

NewsmakersJuly 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on July 5 to declare he’s launching a new political party in the U.S. named the America Party,…

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