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Comedian Jon Reep arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges

NEWTON, N.C. (WJZY) – Comedian Jon Reep was arrested Friday on several charges related to possession of child pornography. Jon Reep, 53, is shown in a booking photo from the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Reep, 53, of Hickory, North Carolina, faces one count of second degree exploitation of a minor Read More

PETA wants’Hot Ones’ host to make vegan wings the default option

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is asking Hot Ones host Sean Evans to make vegan wings the default option on the popular YouTube series. On Hot Ones, celebrities are interviewed while sampling wings that grow progressively hotter. “The searing pain from eating the hottest wing in the Read More

Wall Street Rallies on AI Gains and Strong Earnings

Second-quarter earnings have been beating expectations across multiple sectors, giving Wall Street the momentum it needed this week. With results now in from 297 S&P 500 companies, year-over-year profit growth jumped to 9.8 percent, compared with just 5.8 percent at the start of July. Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Read More

Vintage Americana Signage Comes to Life at New Paul Stanley Museum, Coming to Los Angeles

Celebrating the Iconic Advertising Artistry Behind Hamm’s Beer, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and More LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A forgotten genius of mid-century advertising is finally getting his due. The newly launched Paul Stanley Museum, opening in Los Angeles in 2026, will honor the legacy of Paul Stanley Company – Read More

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins being treated for brain tumor

Longtime NBA player Jason Collins, who was the league’s first openly gay athlete, is battling a brain tumor. His family confirmed his diagnosis through a statement issued by the NBA on Thursday morning. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate Read More