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Alexandra Petri
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Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A…
Cyberattack Forces Brussels Airport to Cancel More Flights
The announcement signaled that delays and cancellations, which snarled traffic at major European travel hubs over the weekend, would continue into a third day.
West Point Alumni Group Cancels Award Honoring Tom Hanks
The group was to bestow the Sylvanus Thayer Award on the actor, but it said it was canceling the event to focus on preparing academy…
Morten Harket, a-ha’s Lead Singer, Has Parkinson’s Disease
Harket, best known for his band’s infectious 1985 synth-pop hit “Take on Me,” revealed his illness in an interview on a-ha’s website.
Roy Thomas Baker, Who Helped Produce ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dies at 78
Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped churn out hits for acts like Queen, the Cars, Journey and Foreigner.
Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.
At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California
Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.
Lana Del Rey Wed a Swamp Tour Guide, Joining Other Celebrities Who Married a Normie
The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dunfre. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.
Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time
As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.
John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76
He had a long career, but he was most widely recognized for his role as John Taggart in the Eddie Murphy franchise.