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India’s Supreme Court told the government to makeover or destroy the Taj Mahal

Caption: The iconic Taj Mahal faces the threat of demolition if it is not restored. [Image Source: naviti - Pixabay]

Pollution, bugs take toll on the monumental Taj Mahal so the country’s Supreme Court wants the iconic structure restored or demolished.

Anne Cox

Gaming

New Spider-Man PS4 trailer features Peter Parker and Miles Morales team-up [VIDEO]

Miles Morales will help Spider-Man save New York in the game [Image Credit: PlayStation/YouTube screencap]

In other news, Insomniac Games talks about reinventing Mary Jane Watson's character in the game.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin gravely ill in Detroit hospital

Aretha Franklin's catalog reaches from soul masterpieces to opera, encompassed by her range. [Image Source: Sheroderick Johnson - YouTube]

Legendary singer is said to be seriously ill as family members gather in Detroit hospital.

Tresa Patterson

Sports

Carmelo Anthony officially signs with the Houston Rockets on a one-year, $2.4 million deal

Image of Carmelo Anthony in a Rockets uniform. - [piotrekzprod channel / YouTube screencap]

After months of speculation, the criticized star will be trying to revive his career with the new team.

Andreas Fanos

Gaming

Fortnite Battle Royale: Season 5, Week 6 challenges revealed, include stone head mystery

The stone head mystery will be finally solved in the sixth week of season 5 plus there's a harvesting challenge with a pickaxe.

Asmir Pekmic

News

East Coast: Flash floods lead to evacuation of residents and closure of roads

Flooding in Marblehead, Massachusetts, caused by Hurricane Sandy. [Image courtesy – The Birkes, Wikimedia Commons]

Normal life is disturbed in parts of the East Coast as heavy rainfall leads to flash floods and people have to be evacuated from danger zones.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

Five potential blockbuster films to be released on same day, December 21, includes Aquaman

'Bumblebee' movie trailer. - [Paramount / YouTube screencap]

Hollywood is rolling out a lot of films during the month of December, with five even debuting on the same day.

Ryan C. Devault

Showbiz & Tv

Iron Fist Season 2 Spoilers: Davos powers showcased in new trailer [VIDEO]

Danny Rand fights Davos for the right to become Iron Fist in the show's second season. - [Emergency Awesome / YouTube screencap]

In other news, Finn Jones confirms that Luke Cage will not appear in the second season of 'Iron First.'

THOGZ

Sports

James Harden looks out of shape in recent photos that surfaced on Twitter

Photo of James Harden [Image Source: GAMEFACE-PHOTOS - Flickr]

Perhaps the NBA MVP has been enjoying the offseason a bit too much, as he appears out of shape in recent photos.

Andreas Fanos

Showbiz & Tv

Sister Wives patriarch Kody Brown listed as expert witness in polygamy violence case

Sister Wives patriarch Kody Brown listed as expert witness in polygamhy violence case - Image credit - TCL | YouTube

Mitchell Kyle Henderson allegedly beat and mistreated his first wife after taking a second spiritual wife. Kody may testify for defense.

Jane Flowers

Showbiz & Tv

90 Day Fiance Jesse Meester Makes Fans think He was Cast on Bachelorette

90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days': Jesse and Darcy screenshot

Jesse's relationship didn't work out on 90 Day Fiance and is still single

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

BTS release Epiphany song video ahead of Love Yourself: Answer album

BTS release Epiphany song ahead of Love Yourself: Tear album/ Photo via NewsInStar, Wikimedia Commons

Korean pop group BTS continues to make headlines ahead of their 2018 tour which starts this month.

Gabby Coles

Showbiz & Tv

Dragon Ball Super: Seven new posters revealed for upcoming movie, no sign of Gohan

Gohan might make appearance in new form in the upcoming movie. - [TGMTube / YouTube screencap]

New posters reveal Goten, Trunks, and Bulma, but Gohan is still nowhere to be found.

Saad Waseem

Sports

With Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors are set to have 15 nationally televised games next season

Kawhi Leonard is set for his debut season with the Toronto Raptors [Image Source: Sporting News - YouTube]

For the first time in 17 years, the Raptors will have double-digit televised games thanks to the addition of Kawhi Leonard.

Onchie Ebriega Aguila

Lifestyle

Successfully separated conjoined twins appear on Megyn Kelly TODAY

Lexi and Sydney Stark still love their closeness and are going to college in distant places. [Image Source: TODAY - YouTube]

The Stark twins appeared on Megyn Kelly TODAY 17 years after successful separation.

Tresa Patterson

Opinion

Trump, Mueller sparring, president may well pull off a coup while hiding from meeting

Donald Trump is hard-pressed by Mueller. - [CNN / YouTube screencap]

Mueller is nowhere close to questioning the president and the matter could go to the Supreme Court. The Russian investigation drags on.

MG Singh

Sports

Social media reacts to Lebron James' Instagram post celebrating women of color

LeBron James praised women like Beyonce for their achievements, saying they are powerful but gets mixed reactions.

Daniella Grat

Sports

Most recent NBA 2K19 player ratings include Kyle Kuzma and Trae Young

Kyle Kuzma, Trae Young, and Spencer Dinwiddie are among the most recent players to receive their 2K19 rating.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

Hayden Panettiere in process of selling Nashville home after Nashville series finish

Hayden Panettiere is listing her Nashville home for sale after the finale of 'Nashville.' [Image Source: ABC Television - YouTube]

The actress lists home amid rumors of a split from fiancé Wladimir Klitschko and the wrap-up of Nashville.

Tresa Patterson

Showbiz & Tv

Ariana Grande injured hand while taping Carpool Karaoke with James Corden

Pop singer Ariana Grande's hand was injured while shooting 'Carpool Karaoke' with James Corden. [Image Source: Today TV - YouTube]

Pop singer Ariana Grande is okay after injuring her hand while shooting with James Corden for The Late Late Show.

Anne Cox

Showbiz & Tv

The Flash Season 5 Spoilers: Actress Jessica Parker Kennedy says Nora has a lot of secrets

Grant Gustin revealed the new Flash costume for Season 5 - [Emergency Awesome / YouTube screencap]

In other news, Grant Gustin revealed the new Flash costume, and Kiana Madeira joined the cast in a recurring role.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

The Meg is Jason Statham’s next movie and it is about a giant prehistoric white shark

Image of a great white shark in the water. [Image courtesy – Elias Levy, Wikimedia Commons]

In this movie, Jason Statham will shed the image of the tough guy and take on a new role of a paleontologist.

Prabir Ghose

World

France: President Macron fails to appear at First World War Amiens ceremony

President Macron fails to attendd battle of Amiens ceremony - Image credit - Kremlin | Ru

Emmanuel Macron, was not present at the commemoration of the Amiens battle and drew criticism from political opponents.

Teodor Tutuianu

Showbiz & Tv

Travis Scott to bring Astroworld festival to Houston, Texas in November

Hip-hop star Travis Scott is bringing an Astroworld festival to Houston, Texas this coming November. - [Travis Scott VEVO / YouTube screencap]

The upcoming music festival is based on Scott's new hit album and a torn-down amusement park.

Matthew Couden

Sports

Seattle Mariners send Felix Hernandez to the bullpen

Felix Hernandez interview. - [Seattle Mariners / YouTube screencap]

The Mariners have officially taken Hernandez out of the starting rotation. The former Cy Young winner has struggled during the 2018 MLB season.

Ryan C. Devault

Showbiz & Tv

Mumford and Sons treat fans to three new songs at Sziget Festival in Hungary

Marcus Mumford and Mumford and Sons pounded out a chorus on 'See a Sign' at the Sziget Festival in Hungary. [Image Source: Ryan Holzer - YouTube]

Folk rock masters Mumford and Sons play new material for eager fans in Hungary.

Tresa Patterson

World

Death toll in Indonesian earthquakes passes 350, tourists evacuated

The Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok are a popular tourist destination. - [Jorge Lascar / Wikimedia Commons]

Indonesia was devastated by a 6.2 earthquake less than a week after a quake of 6.9.

Prabir Ghose

Sports

Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash out for season, team signs Gerald Hodges in his stead

Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash will miss the 2018 season due to a knee injury. [Image Source: Flickr | Craig]

Cash is the second major injury for the Cardinals in the past week after center A.Q. Shipley tore his ACL last week.

Ken Kluska

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