Cassie Ventura — the ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs — took the stand on Tuesday at his racketeering and sex trafficking trial in New York. Ventura, who performed under the name Cassie, rose to fame with the single “Me & U” on her self-titled debut album, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Pres. Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, announces $600B U.S.-Saudi investment deal
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin an official visit to the Middle East, and revealed plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, explaining that the move is meant to give the embattled nation “an opportunity to achieve greatness.” The decision comes as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to build closer …
Pacers beat Cavaliers to advance to finals; Thunder defeat Nuggets in Game 5
The Indiana Pacers defeated the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 on Tuesday night with a score of 114-105, to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. The Pacers were down by as many as 19 points in the first half, but fought back to take the lead in the third …
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg Jets to take 3-1 series lead
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 5 of their second-round Western Conference playoffs, to take a 3-1 series lead. Mikael Granlund registered his first-career hat trick (scoring three goals) and Jake Oettinger made 31 saves in the Stars’ victory, bringing them one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Final …
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Salma Hayek unveiled as cover model for 2025 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
Sports Illustrated has unveiled the cover models for its 2025 swimsuit issue. Actress Salma Hayek, 58, is one of four cover stars that are featured on the 61st swimsuit edition of the magazine, which also includes Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, social media star/gymnast Olivia Dunne, and model/entrepreneur Lauren Chan. SI editor MJ Day in a …
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First day of testimony begins in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial
A jury was selected Monday in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Manhattan federal court. Combs is accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking, and exploiting multiple women over a span of decades leading up to his arrest in September. Combs has been held at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn …
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First day of testimony begins in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial
A jury was selected Monday in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Manhattan federal court. Combs is accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking, and exploiting multiple women over a span of decades leading up to his arrest in September. Combs has been held at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn …
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NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes top Capitals 5-2; Oilers defeat Golden Knights 3-0
The Carolina Hurricanes took a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Washington Capitals with a 5-2 victory in Game 4 of their second-round playoffs on Monday night at Lenovo Center. Sean Walker had a critical late goal and an assist (marking his first career playoff goal), with Andrei Svechnikov following that with an empty-netter …
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Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Alexander had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023; he is believed to be the last living American citizen held captive by Hamas. The terror …
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Game 4 Playoffs: Knicks take win over Celtics; Timberwolves defeat Warriors
The NY Knicks are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals (for the first time since 2000) after defeating the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Monday night in Game 4 of their semifinals series. The Knicks had another second-half rally after trailing by 11 at the half, with Jalen Brunson scoring 39 points, …
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