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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

Gold prices fell from a record high Friday after the White House said it will clarify "misinformation" about the precious metal facing tariffs."The White House intends to issue an executive order in the near future clarifying misinformation about the tariffing of gold bars and other specialty products," a White House official told CNBC.

Gold futures trade off highs as White House to issue clarification on bullion tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Hegseth reposts video on X of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

ATLANTA — Detroit safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance during the Lions’ preseason game Friday night against Atlanta, with the game ending with 6:31 to go after the players let the clock run.Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter.

Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris

Their family said the pair is now "safe in the arms of Jesus"NEED TO KNOWA 26-year-old mom and her 5-month-old baby are dead after a tree fell on them at a campground in British Columbia on July 31“The odds of seeing that is slim,” said Cumberland Deputy Fire Chief Stephane Dionne

26-Year-Old Mom and 5-Month-Old Baby Die After Being Hit by Falling Tree in Campground

A lot of the conversation surrounding US President Donald Trump lately has had to do with Jeffrey Epstein, or the so-called Epstein List, aka a list of clients associated with the convicted pedophile. Ironically, it is mostly his association with Jeffrey Epstein and the lack of remorse he showed in an interview where he discussed his friendship with Epstein that has made Prince Andrew a controversial figure in the UK.

Prince Andrew & Trump’s Secret Friendship Revealed After Reports Charles Is ‘Very Concerned’ by the President’s Closeness to the Family

"Freakier Friday" is in theaters now!The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film arrived Friday, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively.Chad Michael Murray returns in the sequel as Jake, Anna's boyfriend from the first film, Ryan Malgarinireturns as Anna's brother Harry, and Mark Harmon returns as Tess' husband Ryan.

'Freakier Friday' hits theaters: Watch a special clip

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are still rare but "this is certainly not normal," an expert in water diseases at the University of Florida said.Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.

‘Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

Less than three years after OpenAI kicked off the generative AI boom with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot, the company has struggled to remain the undisputed pacesetter amid a growing field of rivals developing advanced LLM models.On Thursday, OpenAI took a major step in its effort to reassert its leadership with the launch of GPT-5, the long-awaited update to its flagship AI product and its most powerful and fastest model yet.

OpenAI launches GPT-5, its most powerful AI yet

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The leaders of New Zealand and Australia on Saturday discussed closer cooperation between their expanding militaries against the backdrop of a recent extraordinary Chinese live-fire exercise near their shores.New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the tourist city of Queenstown for their second annual bilateral leaders’ meeting.

New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise

Brady expressed gratitude for the new statue outside Gillette Stadium, and he didn't miss an opportunity to needle Jets fansTom Brady's legacy in New England is cemented several times over, but the legendary quarterback's figure will remain a permanent presence at Gillette Stadium after a statue was unveiled Friday evening.

LOOK: Patriots' unveiling of Tom Brady statue leaves legendary QB feeling 'deeply grateful' and 'kind of old'

AN Iranian woman is facing execution after allegedly killing 11 elderly husbands over 22 years in a chilling bid to inherit their wealth.Kulthum Akbari, 56, admitted to a serial murder spree that went undetected for more than two decades.Prosecutors claim she used diabetes drugs, sedatives, and in some cases, industrial alcohol to fatally poison her spouses.

‘Black widow’ killer 56, who fatally poisoned 11 husbands over two decades for inheritance faces execution

Brandon Blackstock’s daughter heartbreakingly announced she’s expecting her second child just one month before her father died.Savannah Blackstock Lee shared the news about her growing family on Instagram — which is set to private — on July 5, per People.The 23-year-old’s dad lost his three-year battle with melanoma on Thursday.

Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah shared she’s pregnant just one month before he died from melanoma

A Delta Air Lines passenger joining a Microsoft Teams call during an early morning flight has prompted criticism on Reddit.The incident was detailed in a post titled, "New absurd behavior: Teams meeting from flight," shared by Reddit user u/br0princess on August 4 in the r/delta subreddit.

Delta Passenger Asleep on Flight, Anger at What Woman Does on Next Seat

Evil Ariel Robinson snapped over three-year-old Victoria's eating habits and acted out in a way that horrified and devastated the entire family forever moreBeing terrible in the kitchen made Ariel Robinson a reality TV star. She found fame in 2020 by appearing in season 20 of Worst Cooks In America on the Food Network channel - a show that follows people with poor cooking skills as they compete in a series of bootcamp-style challenges overseen by celebrity chefs.

Toddler, 3, is sick on her dress before reality TV winner beats her to death

President Trump's decision to build a $200 million dollar ballroom next to the White House is appalling. His disdain for what we are and what we have been is quite evident. The White House hasn't needed a ballroom for over 200 years, but it does now?

LETTER: Trump knows exactly what America doesn't need

The off-duty Mississippi police officer killed in a shooting on Wednesday was a victim of a murder-suicide, officials report.Jason Blake, a 16-year veteran of the McComb Police Department, was responding to a call for help when the incident occurred.According to preliminary investigations, Officer Blake was inside a residence when Clay Paulk, 37, allegedly forced his way into the home.

Mississippi police officer killed during murder-suicide, officials report

HOME Depot shoppers are slamming the retail giant with claims they are secretly scanning their faces at self-checkout kiosks.The company's use of facial recognition technology has sparked outrage and a new lawsuit over what some are calling a blatant violation of privacy rights.The claims center on stores in Illinois, where a customer says he was tracked without his knowledge or consent.

Home Depot’s self-checkout move is blasted as ‘illegal’ by shoppers who say it’s a question of consent

Neck pain isn’t usually headline news, unless it belongs to Brittney Griner. Atlanta Dream fans hoping for another dominant night on Thursday just had their mood checked. Griner is officially out again, and suddenly that winning streak feels a little more fragile.The Dream hit the road to face the struggling Chicago Sky, a team sitting at 8-21 and already missing rookie standout Angel Reese.

Dream Dealt Unfortunate News on Brittney Griner on Thursday

Germany marked the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings with a stark warning that nuclear war "cannot be won and must never be fought," as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned growing threats to the global nuclear order.In a statement released Wednesday, Wadephul criticized Russia for engaging in "nuclear blackmail," warning it undermines decades of arms control efforts and poses a threat to global security.

NATO Country Issues Nuclear War Warning

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Michael Paul Brown, 45, is accused of killing a bartender and three patrons at the Owl Bar a week earlier on Aug. 1.The 45-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of a bartender and three patrons at a Montana bar was captured by police on Aug. 8 after a weeklong manhunt, state officials announced.

Suspect in mass shooting at Montana bar caught, state officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of city police cruisers lingered around the edges of the crowds.

As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, 33, was shot and killed while responding to the shooting Friday afternoon, the department saidBREAKING: Active shooter reported on campus of Emory University in AtlantaEmory University in Atlanta, Georgia reports active shooter situation on campus near Emory Point during Friday afternoon incident.

Georgia officer killed while responding to shooting near CDC headquarters identified: 'Committed to serving'

When Bosnia’s electoral authorities stripped Milorad Dodik of his post as president of the tiny Serb-majority statelet Republika Srpska, he did his best to appear unfazed. Instead, the divisive, genocide-denying nationalist laid down his own challenge to the institutions trying to topple him.“What if I refuse?” he asked.

In a tiny European statelet, a Putin ally is running out of road

Jim Lovell, the astronaut played by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, died Thursday at the age of 97. Lovell led the crew on the Apollo 13 mission, which became famous as the most “successful failure” in aerospace history. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and career accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight,” his family said in a statement.

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell

Anti-Trump late-night host discussed cancel culture on left with Sarah SilvermanJimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' voices on the left are driving voters awayLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken liberal himself, blasted the loud, unwelcoming voices on the left who scare people away on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast."

Jimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' liberal scolds are driving people away from the Democratic Party

What propeller?Car logos are often claimed to contain secret messages. From the alleged letters in the Toyota logo to the true meaning of the Audi rings, there are plenty of design theories out there. But one persistent claim that probably isn't true is that the BMW logo depicts a propeller.

People are only just realising the true meaning of the BMW logo

The Internal Revenue Service began sharing sensitive taxpayer data this week with immigration authorities searching for undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the matter.As part of President Donald Trump’s massive deportation push, the Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security signed an agreement in April to turn over information about undocumented immigrants who DHS says are already facing deportation orders and are under federal criminal investigation.

IRS begins sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities to find undocumented migrants

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

Anthropologie's Icon Mugs have just launched, and I can't wait to get my hands on them and enjoy my warm drinks in styleWhether I'm checking out a new homeware store or just browsing my favorite brands online, searching for the best coffee mugs will always bring me joy – which is why I'm so delighted about the new Anthropologie Icon mugs.

I've been so excited for the Icon Mugs to drop at Anthropologie – and the Internet's latest obsession is finally here

These days it’s not enough to disagree with opponents – it seems we have to accuse them of being con artists tooOur world is full of grifters. Or so it seems, considering how often that word is thrown around in public life these days.This year alone, Zarah Sultana, the former Labour MP and founder of a new left party with Jeremy Corbyn, called the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, a “billionaire-backed grifter” (perhaps borrowing from the language of Coutts staff who referred to him as a “disingenuous grifter” when his bank account was closed two years ago).