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Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental
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— Sep 29, 2026
Kurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.
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Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian
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— Sep 11, 2026
Vail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.
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Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.
DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian Just As New Documents Emerge
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— Aug 2, 2026
The Justice Department dropped felony charges against Olympian David Hearn. President Trump calls it a pure case of vandalism. Read the full story.
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Attorney for Former U.S. Olympian in Refecting Pool Case: Touching Water Not a Crime
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— Jun 23, 2026
The attorney for former U.S. Olympian arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool offered a glimpse into his client’s defense. “It’s not a federal crime to touch water,” attorney Norm Eisen…
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Senators Want To Make AI Data Centers Pay For The Grid Upgrades Driving Up Your Electric Bill
Simon August · 4 min · 1h
More US Winter Olympians Speaking Out Against Trump
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— Feb 16, 2026
There are more U.S. Winter Olympians speaking out against representing President Donald Trump, much to the dismay if his supporters. U.S. athlete Hunter Hess said he was conflicted about competing for Team USA given the…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Vance Gives Advice to Olympians: Keep Politics Out of It
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— Feb 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is warning U.S. Olympians not talk about politics it expect some “pushback.” Vance was defending President Donald Trump, who called freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess a “loser” after he said he…
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Olympian Lolo Jones Starts IVF Treatments, Fears She Is ‘Running Out of Time’ to Start a Family
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— Aug 4, 2022
Olympian Lolo Jones announced that she has started in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The Olympic bobsledder and hurdler posted a video to her Instagram on Wednesday where she shows a personal look into the…
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Olympian Takes Swing at NCAA Over Transgender Swimmers
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— Mar 21, 2022
A Virginia Tech swimmer and 2016 Olympian took a swipe at the NCAA over its policy on transgender athletes. Reka Gyorgy issued a statement after failing to qualify for the finals at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming…
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Olympian Tries To Auction Off Medal To Pay for Infant’s Heart Surgery, But Winning Bidder Won’t Accept Prize
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— Aug 20, 2021
Polish Olympian Maria Andrejczyk won a silver medal in women’s javelin at the Tokyo Olympics, but she’s proved she has a heart of gold after using her platform to help a child in need. The 25-year-old athlete announced…
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Manhunt Underway After Massachusetts Mother Is Found Dead in Kitchen
Massachusetts police are searching for a 22-year-old man after his mother was found dead from a gunshot wound inside their Reading home early Thursday morning. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said police received a 911 call at about 12:38 a.m. after the woman’s husband returned to the Center Avenue residence and discovered her body in the kitchen, according to Fox News . Ryan identified th
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Psaki Asked If Olympian Turning Back on Flag Is ‘Appropriate’ — Gwen Berry Reacts
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— Jul 2, 2021
U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry is reacting to the White House’s remarks regarding her turning her back on the U.S. flag during the national anthem at the Olympic trials. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked this…
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Former Army Ranger and NFL Player ‘Very Upset’ Biden Admin Supports Olympian Who Snubbed Flag
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— Jun 30, 2021
A former NFL player and retired U.S. Army Ranger criticized the Biden administration for sticking up for anti-American Olympian Gwen Berry, who turned her back on the American flag this past weekend during the U.S…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Meghan McCain Tears Into Olympian Over Anthem Protest: ‘Not Appropriate or Patriotic’
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— Jun 29, 2021
Meghan McCain is blasting U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry following her protest during the Olympic track and field trials over the weekend, calling the demonstration “not appropriate or patriotic.” During an episode of “The…
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Psaki: Biden Respects Olympian’s ‘Right To Peacefully Protest’ After Turning Away From Flag
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— Jun 28, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden is respecting U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry’s “right to peacefully protest” after she was seen turning away from the American flag during the national anthem at…
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Sporting KC signs Andre Luiz in record deal
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— Aug 18, 2026
Sporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian forward Andre Luiz from Olympiacos on a club-record five-year Designated Player contract, with initial reports citing an $18 million fee plus add-ons and the move pending visa and International Transfer Certificate. The 24-year-old, who previously starred for Rio Ave and Flamengo before a stint in Greece, joins a rebuilding Sporting KC squad under owner Peter Mallouk and manager Raphael Wicky as their fifth Designated Player since 2018.
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Mineral-Rich Nation Wants To Join Forces With US Dollar’s Chief Enemy
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Charges Involving Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Dropped
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— Aug 1, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to drop charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool against a former Olympian. On Friday, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office blamed the contractor for overspraying…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Major News Network Is Confronted For Repeatedly ‘Misgendering’ Olympian
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— Feb 12, 2026
During coverage of the women’s moguls competition at the Milan Winter Olympics, commentators on an international feed streamed by NBC on Peacock repeatedly misgendered Swedish skier Elis Lundholm — the first openly…
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Meet The Olympian Who Betrayed America For Communist China
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— Feb 11, 2026
Eileen Gu’s rise to global fame has been nothing short of remarkable. Born in the United States to an American father and Chinese mother, raised in San Francisco’s affluent Sea Cliff neighborhood, educated at elite…
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‘Truly Sick’: Superstar Olympian Simone Biles Picks Fight With Riley Gaines
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— Jun 7, 2025
Olympic gymnastics icon Simone Biles called out former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) swimmer Riley Gaines for her vocal opposition to allowing males who identify as females to compete in women’s…
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Olympian Walks Back Controversial Comments, Says He’s Proud to Represent Team USA
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— Feb 10, 2026
American freestyle skier Hunter Hess moved to clarify his stance on representing the United States at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics after comments he made last week sparked backlash and drew sharp criticism from…
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Mamdani Refuses to Walk Back Oct. 7 Statement as Criticism Mounts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by his controversial description of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as a “genocide,” despite criticism from members of the Jewish community and lawmakers over his comments made on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Mamdani addressed the backlash Thursday while speaking with reporters at an unrelated event, according to Fox News . He wa
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Watch: Excessive Speed Ends in Tears on Florida Road After Olympian Arrested
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— Jan 31, 2026
A routine afternoon drive spiraled into a dramatic roadside confrontation for Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, ending with flashing lights, tears, and a trip to jail. According to the New York Post , police…
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Former Olympian on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List
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— Mar 7, 2025
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was once wanted for his athletic ability. Now, he is wanted by law enforcement. Wedding was added to the FBI’s 10 most wanted list Thursday. He has allegedly run a drug…
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‘This Is Wrong’: Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out After Trans Teen Comes in 2nd Place in Girls Race
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— May 23, 2023
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner spoke out against a transgender student winning second place after competing against biological female students. On May 21, Jenner, 73, responded to a tweet about Athena Ryan, “a male high…
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‘This Is an Outrage’: Caitlyn Jenner Slams Nike for Paid Partnership With Transgender Influencer
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— Apr 7, 2023
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner slammed Nike after it named social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney its brand ambassador. On April 6, Jenner took to Twitter and expressed disapproval of the paid partnership with Mulvaney…
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Former Olympian Dies Suddenly at Age 49 – ‘One of the Greatest Athletes to Ever Come Out’ of Small Town
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— Jan 4, 2023
Former Olympic hurdler Eric Thomas died suddenly on Friday, according to news reports. Thomas, 49, passed away in Houston, the Nacogdoches, Texas, Daily Sentinel reported. No cause of death was given, but friends said…
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Battleground Governor’s Trump Permitting Pact Pours Fuel On Data Center Fire
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
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