Soldier Who Died in Cybertruck Explosion Left Note Saying U.S. Headed for ‘Collapse’: Police

Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The decorated Army soliderfatally shothimself inside theCybertruck on Wednesdaybefore explosives in the vehicle burst into flames. The explosion caused minor injuries to seven victims. Clark County fire vehicles surround area where a Cybertruck caught fire at the Trump International Hotel on Jan. 1, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.David Becker for the Washington Post According to police, Sergeant Livelsberger had post-traumatic stress disorder....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Christopher Bass

Trump 2.0 Is About Punishing the Vulnerable and Enriching the Mega Wealthy

On Tuesday, he argued, I didnt change my mind. I always felt we have to have the most competent people in our country. He added, We need smart people coming into our country. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.Brandon Bell/Getty Images President Trump will be having a look at that. The most vulnerable people in this country, though, stand to lose what little they have....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Renee Rivas

Watch Katy Perry Surprise the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queens in Season 17 Premiere

I probably learned everything from them. I remember when you started doing drag. I cant believe it! Katy Perry at iHeartRadio Q102’s Jingle Ball 2024 on Dec. 16, 2024 in Philadelphia.Lisa Lake/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Youre on Season 17. And you all want to win, right? Perry told the girls. Thats yin and yang, male and female, and everything in between. Give us real and give us fantasy, she added....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Thomas Wolf

When ‘Abbott’ Met ‘Sunny’: Quinta Brunson and Rob McElhenney on Their Odd-Couple TV Crossover

And so I think that alone was enough for us to jump in and do it. Why did it seem impossible to people?QB:The tones are so totally different. It felt like science. Brunson and McElhenneyGilles Mingasson/Disney,2 The authenticity still remains between both shows. OK, butAbbottis a family-friendly show.Sunnydecidedly is not. Our biggest concern is that people will watchAbbottand think, Oh, we like these characters. We like this episode. Lets go check out the other show with the whole family....

January 4, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Ashley Hernandez

Why Do So Many People Believe Adrian Dittmann Is Elon Musk?

Theres zero concrete evidence that the@AdrianDittmannaccount on X, formerlyTwitter, is controlled by site ownerElon Musk. The conspiracy theories have only intensified in recent weeks. For Musks 53rd birthday last summer, he posted a video reel of the tech CEOs greatest achievements. Elon Musk has admitted to using burner accounts on his social media site X — could “Adrian Dittmann” be one of them?“Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Hecomplainedwhen Musk was left off ofTimes list of 100 most influential people inAI....

January 4, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Katherine Blevins

‘He Had No Fear’: Ryan Wedding’s Path From Olympic Athlete to Drug Lord

The hit man called himself Mr. He had been given the list. He wanted the easiest one first. Courtesy of the FBI Hed also need a getaway car, a fake ID, and a place to drop the gun. The man who hired him went by Mero Wero. He said he would take care of all of that, plus any expenses. Driveway job, Mero Wero said. Hed pay $100,000. The ginger was a redhead named Randy Fader....

January 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Laura Roman

‘Washington Post’ Cartoonist Resigns After Newspaper Rejects Cartoon Critical of Jeff Bezos

Ive worked for theWashington Postsince 2008 as an editorial cartoonist. Thats a game changer…and dangerous for a free press. Shipley added that he asked Telnaes to reconsider her resignation. The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DCAndrew Harnik/Getty Images As an editorial cartoonist, my job is to hold powerful people and institutions accountable, Telnaes added. For the first time, my editor prevented me from doing that critical job....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Carrie Carroll

Bad Bunny Drops ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Track List, Poignant New Short Film

Bad Bunnys new albumDebi Tirar Mas Fotosis dedicated to all the Puerto Ricans in the entire world. (See the full track list below.) The video showcases beloved filmmaker Jacobo Morales in a changed, gentrified Puerto Rico. Bad BunnyEric Rojas* There was something special here. I dont know what it was, but it was an incredible magic. And there still is. Photos are moments lived, memories of things that happened… I wanted to live in the moment, but remembering isnt as easy when you reach this age....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · John Clay

Biden Races to Ban More Offshore Oil Drilling Before Trump Return

He alsopromisedhe would eliminate Bidens keyclimatepolicies in the Inflation Reduction Act. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the results of the 2024 election on Nov. 7, 2024 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · William Rodriguez

Bruce Springsteen Calls Biopic Star Jeremy Allen White a ‘Terrific Actor’ Who ‘Sings Very Well’

But because White is such a terrific actor, Springsteen said, you just fall right into it. Hes just done a great job. Ive had a lot of fun being on the set when I can get there. Bruce Springsteen performing in Toronto in November 2024.Harold Feng/Getty Images Andmaybe most importantly, Springsteen said of White, He sings well, he sings very well. Theres a tremendous cast of people, Springsteen said. They cast the film beautifully, so its very exciting....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Mary Anderson

Carlos Santana Postpones Residency After Breaking Finger During ‘Hard Fall’

Carlos Santanais postponing the start of his Las Vegas residency after breaking a finger. On Friday, the legendary guitarists team announced thatSantanahad suffered a hard fall and broke one of his fingers. Unfortunately, he wont be able to play guitar for approximately six weeks. Carlos Santana performs during 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 04, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Erika Goldring/Getty Images...

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · John Olson

Coldplay Drummer Will Champion on That Time the Flaming Lips Blew His Band’s Mind

Do you need a hand?) one might not entirely expect of a man who hits things for a living. Certainly not in the cool crowd. Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion explains the band’s songwriting process and how they’ve stayed together for 26 years.Anna Lee* My school was quite rough, but there was a really good music teacher. Do you still feel like youre tweaking that?Definitely. But again, its like some sort of artificial intelligence....

January 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Zachary Duran

Diplo Accuser Must Reveal Name in ‘Revenge Porn’ Case, Judge Rules

However, absent a demonstrated need for anonymity, there is a prevailing public interest in open judicial proceedings. Jane Does lawyers said Friday that they plan to appeal the decision. In a statement toRolling Stonelast June, the NYPD confirmed it had opened a probe. Diplo on Feb. 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images The department did not immediately respond to a request for an update on the investigation sent Friday....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Cassandra Harris