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American Culture Quiz: Test your knowledge of iconic stars and popular pastimes

Which stars of stage and screen were born in the month of March? Which iconic American brand has an informal name for one of its products? Which country blessed the American people with a particularly beautiful gift — and which city houses a popular hall of fame location? Dive into these and other fun questions in this newest American Culture …

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Former New York residents reveal reasons for blue state exodus: 'I stopped loving it'

Ex-New Yorkers are speaking out on being among the thousands who have left the Big Apple in recent years. “I think everybody’s noticed a little bit of a shift in the city over the last year or so in terms of safety and cleanliness,” 31-year-old Samantha Pillsbury told the New York Post. According to a report released in December by …

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Minnesota lawmaker proposes making it legal for women to go topless, citing 'gender identity'

A Minnesota lawmaker wants to make it legal for women to go topless in public after a resident was sentenced to jail for “indecent exposure” related to uncovered breasts. “This to me seems really wrong,” Minnesota House Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura told The Star Tribune regarding the conviction. “Particularly now, as we as a society are thinking differently about gender and …

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Celebrities read Trump indictments on MSNBC podcast: Liam Neeson is 'channeling Jack Smith here'

Liam Neeson and Glenn Close were among the celebrities who’ve offered their voices to read excerpts of the indictments against former President Trump for an ongoing MSNBC podcast. MSNBC’s “Prosecuting Donald Trump” podcast covers “the historic indictments” against ther former president as they go to trial. Thursday’s episode used Neeson and Close to read some of the charges against the …

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'American Society of Magical Negroes' filmmaker defends its controversial racial message in new interview

The filmmaker behind “The American Society of Magical Negroes” defended the film’s controversial theme in a recent interview after it bombed at the box office its opening weekend. The satirical film tells the story of a young Black man who is recruited to be part of a magical “society” where Black wizards use their powers to appease White people so …

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Kate Middleton's treatment by media leaves journalist teary-eyed during live broadcast: 'So angry right now'

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield’s emotional reaction to news of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis is making rounds on social media after the Princess of Wales put rumors to rest in a video revealing her diagnosis last week. “I really wish that I had such an uplifting spirit right now… unfortunately, I’m just so angry right now. I’ve just lost all faith …

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'The Crown' actress claims she would earn 'a f–k of a lot more' if she were a man

Actress Olivia Colman had harsh words against the gender pay gap during a recent CNN appearance on Saturday. Colman, who starred in the award-winning Netflix series “The Crown,” appeared on “The Amanpour Hour” to discuss her role in one of her more recent films “Wicked Little Letters.” While discussing the film, she was questioned whether she’s seen evidence that women …

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Most Americans think religion's influence is declining and it's not a good thing, poll says

Most Americans believe religion’s role in society is declining, and they aren’t happy about it, a new poll finds. About 80 percent of U.S. adults think religion is losing its influence on American life, The Pew Research Center’s recent survey discovered. This is the highest percent of Americans to report this view than ever before in Pew’s research. Most of …

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Three quarters of all countries will have shrinking populations by 2050: Study

By the end of the 21st century, the population of nearly every country will be shrinking, according to a new study released Wednesday. In half of all the world’s countries, the fertility rate is already too low to maintain their population sizes, according to data collected by hundreds of international researchers and reported in The Lancet. By 2050, the population …

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California home to America's most polluted national parks: report

Four California parks have been dubbed the most polluted parks in the nation in a new environmental study. A report from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) found that Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks ranked as the most polluted parks based on unhealthy levels of haze pollution along with the frequent threats of droughts and wildfires. “With stunning mountains, …

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