Cate Blanchett claims ‘no one got paid’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’
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Cate Blanchett claims ‘no one got paid’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’

“The Lord of the Rings” made billions — but not for Cate Blanchett. The actress shocked “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen Wednesday when he guessed she got “the biggest paycheck” acting as Galadriel in the film franchise. “Are you kidding me?” she asked. “No one got paid anything…

US sprinter Kenny Bednarek accuses Olympics of ‘favoritism’ for Men’s 200m final
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US sprinter Kenny Bednarek accuses Olympics of ‘favoritism’ for Men’s 200m final

American sprinter Kenny Bednarek is accusing race officials of “favoritism” over the lane assignments of the Men’s 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bednarek, the world-ranked number 2 behind compatriot Noah Lyles, was unhappy with the lane assignment for Thursday’s race as he was placed away from the “preferred…

Undercover video allegedly shows Planned Parenthood scandal
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Undercover video allegedly shows Planned Parenthood scandal

A pro-life activist investigated for criminal activity by then-Attorney General Kamala Harris in 2015 released undercover footage Tuesday, showing Planned Parenthood executives apparently discussing the sale of fetal body parts from late-term fetuses, some of which had been delivered alive and mostly intact. David Daleiden of the Center for Medical…

Japan hit by powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake; tsunami advisory issued
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Japan hit by powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake; tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered off the eastern coast of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 18.6 miles. It issued a tsunami advisory,…

Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open as retirement questions linger
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open as retirement questions linger

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he’s missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. Nadal wrote on social media that he will miss “those electric and special night sessions” in Arthur Ashe Stadium, “but I…

Florida SUV crash that killed nine comes after matriarch’s birthday
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Florida SUV crash that killed nine comes after matriarch’s birthday

The nine family members — including six kids — killed in a tragic car wreck Tuesday when their SUV careened off a Florida road into a canal were visiting the Sunshine State to celebrate the matriarch of the family’s 80th birthday. The 56-year-old SUV driver, Pamela Wiggins, revealed on social…