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Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz, former New York Police Department officers, left the force due to unbearable working conditions, including extensive mandatory overtime shifts. The department's reliance on overtime, costing over $1 billion in 2024, has led to leadership issues and corruption scandals, such as the resignation of a top officer accused of misconduct. With recruitment and retention challenges, the force is bracing for mass departures and struggling to manage its budget amid widespread overtime abuse....

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon joked about the potential impact of tariffs on tequila prices, with George Clooney and other celebrities expressing concern over their Mexican-made tequila brands. Lin-Manuel Miranda discussed meeting his heroes on "Late Show," challenging the idiom "Never meet your heroes." Full Article

Bold and the Beautiful two-week spoilers reveal Carter Walton falls into a seductive trap set by Steffy Forrester and Daphne Rose, distracting him from Hope Logan and Forrester Creations. Meanwhile, John "Finn" Finnegan grapples with the possibility of Luna Nozawa being his daughter, causing emotional turmoil. Additionally, Brooke Logan takes a risky move to confront Ridge Forrester, while Hope Logan investigates Steffy's return, leading to intense drama on B&B. Full Article

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival showcased emerging talent like Eva Victor with her film "Sorry, Baby," while highlighting a surge in L.G.T.B.Q. projects, predominantly focusing on white male narratives. Denim fashion trends and pop-crossover horror films were prevalent, with notable entries like "Rebuilding" and "Opus." Additionally, the festival featured a Jennifer Lopez musical adaptation, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," signaling a departure from Sundance's usual focus on smaller films. Full Article

The 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles featured daring looks on the red carpet, with Bianca Censori and Chrissy Teigen both opting for revealing outfits. Chrissy's husband John Legend was nominated for three Grammys, with Chrissy providing vocals on his Best Children's Music Album. The couple recently faced evacuation due to LA wildfires, but were able to attend the awards and express gratitude to firefighters. Full Article

Marvel Rivals is a new hero shooter game featuring 33 playable characters with unique skins. The top 16 best skins include Hela's default skin, Squirrel Girl's cheerful outfit, Cloak & Dagger's Growth & Decay skin, Black Panther's tribal Bast's Chosen skin, Wolverine's Deadpool & Wolverine skin, Storm's Mohawk Rock look, and Moon Knight's Mr. Knight persona. These skins showcase the characters' iconic designs and personalities, making them stand out in the game. Full Article