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James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48

The actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2024.

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By Evan Roberson
L’USINE À CONTENU : « J’ai échappé le culte d’Andrew Tate »

2 hours ago

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Music

Kurt Cobain’s Death Labeled ‘Homicide’ by Independent Investigators, Police Not Reopening the Case

A group of “unofficial private sector” investigators believes that one or more people faked Kurt Cobain’s homicide to look like a suicide.

2 hours ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
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Music

On This Day in 2008, M.I.A. Released Smash Hit You Probably Didn’t Realize Was American Satire

M.I.A.’s single “Paper Planes” took the airwaves by storm, earning her a larger platform to raise awareness of the Sri Lankan Tamil genocide.

3 hours ago

By Lauren Boisvert
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Gaming

ARC Raiders Shared Watch – All Rewards and How to Earn Merits

Earn every reward in the ARC Raiders Shared Watch event. Review the Merit costs for all rewards and the best ways to farm XP.

3 hours ago

By Denny Connolly