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Croatia: British woman overboard from cruise liner found swimming 10 hours later

British woman lucky ot be alive after falling from cruise ship in Adriatic sea - Image credit - Guardian | RT via DARK MOON | YouTube

A British woman fell overboard off a cruise liner in the Adriatic Sea. She was found alive and still swimming 10 hours later.

Jane Flowers

Showbiz & Tv

Deadpool 3 Rumors: David Leitch to return as director, per GWW report

Fans are hoping to see Ryan Reynolds back for a third 'Deadpool' movie. - [TopMovieClips / YouTube screencap]

A new report is suggesting that a third film in the series will have Leitch back at the helm.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

Duggar Family: Jill is comforted by son Israel as little Sam gets his first haircut

Samuel Dillard,3, gets first haircut by mom, Jill Duggar Dillard. [Image Source: Dillard Family Official - YouTube]

Jill Duggar nearly cries while cutting son Samuel Dillard’s hair for the first time as brother Israel offers comfort.

Anne Cox

Curiosities

Netflix pulls the plug on Joel McHale and Michelle Wolf's comedy shows

Joel McHale's Netflix show is being canceled by the streaming service. YouTube - Nerdist News

Netflix has decided not to renew The Break with Michelle Wolf and The Joel McHale Show after failing to get a big viewership.

Lawrence Lease

Gaming

Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Ubisoft shares new gaming details like primitive weapons in RPG

Ubisoft's new Assassin’s Creed Odyssey trailer focuses on naval combat and more exploration.

Erwin Castro

Gaming

Pokemon GO Generation Four: Time to start collecting candies, prepare for monsters

'Pokemon GO' developer, Niantic, will roll out generation four Pokemon in waves. - [Paul Tassi / Flickr]

'Pokemon GO' generation four might seem like it is far away, but will get here soon enough.

Jessica Ijezie

Sports

Nebraska Football: Enunwa takes first steps toward NFL action after thumb injury

Former Husker Quincy Enunwa wants to be a go-to player for the New York Jets, but he has to overcome another injury first.

Trich

Sports

Cincinnati Masters Conclusion: Roger Federer slumps as Novak Djokovic returns to peak

Novak Djokovic beats Federer to clinch his first title in Cincinnati. Photo: screenshot via ATPWorldTour channel on YouTube

The Serb tennis superstar skidded past his older rival in straight sets to capture his first Masters in Ohio.

Christian F.

Sports

Ben Simmons says he was 'a little bit' disappointed LeBron James didn't join Sixers

Ben Simmons was 'a little bit' disappointed that LeBron didn't join Philly, but still feels they can compete. - [The Fumble / YouTube screencap]

The 76ers star still believes his team has what it takes to win it all but would've liked LeBron on the roster.

Matthew Couden

Sports

Khalil Mack Rumors: Packers, Bears, Jets Las Vegas odds favorites to land star

Khalil Mack is losing millions by holding out. - [USA Today / YouTube screencap]

Mack's odds to return to Oakland are losing steam the closer Week 1 draws near.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

Hockey Hall of Famers Dryden & Lindros suggest eliminating head and other body contact

A group of ice hockey players. [Image via PhotoMIX-Company - Pixabay]

Two of the all-time greats have discussed making major safety alterations to the rules help prevent injuries.

Samantha Spencer

Curiosities

Gaming

Fortnite: Velocity LTM, new foraged item, and week 7 challenges leaked

Camping Rusher in one of his recent uploads. [Image source: CampingRusher - Fortnite/YouTube]

Epic Games could be working on another LTM and a new consumable if the recent ‘Fortnite’ leaks are anything to go by.

Erwin Cruz

Showbiz & Tv

Briana DeJesus reveals daughter Stella recently could have died

Teen Mom 2 Star Briana DeJesus - screenshot

The Teen Mom 2 star is being very open about what happened to her daughter.

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

Star Wars Resistance drops its first trailer

The new trailer reveals the first look at ‘Resistance’ animation as well as the October 7 release date.

Michal Warchol

Showbiz & Tv

Avengers' Scarlett Johansson is highest-paid actress, Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot joins list

Playing superhero roles has paid off nicely for Scarlett Johansson and Gal Gadot. - [Super Nerd Video / YouTube screencap]

Johansson continues to profit from her role as Black Widow, while Gadot is doing well with DC.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

Dragon Ball Super director addresses Vegeta's Beyond Blue form and Jiren's loss

Megumi Ishitani comments on two DBS questions. [image source: Za warudo/YouTube Screenshot]

Megumi Ishitani confirms that Jiren already knew that he was going to lose when Goku proved him wrong.

Saad Waseem

Sports

Dez Bryant is correct, he is a scapegoat for the Dallas Cowboys

Dez Bryant looking to put his hands to better use in 2018. - [Keith Allison / Flick]

The Dallas Cowboys version of addition by subtraction is blaming former wideout Dez Bryant, but it just isn't adding up.

Erick Woodell

Sports

Redskins to try out running backs Adrian Peterson, Jamaal Charles, and Orleans Darkwa

Orleans Darkwa rushed for a career-high 751 yards last season. [Image Source: Flickr | Andrew Mather]

With the season-ending injury to rookie Derrius Guice, the Redskins need more running back depth.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

Blacklist Season 6 is scheduled to arrive in January 2019 on NBC [spoilers]

James Spader plays criminal mastermind Raymond Reddington in NBC's crime saga. - [Thibault / Wikimedia Commons]

Much anticipated by fans, the James Spader-centered crime drama will return to NBC in January 2019.

Daniel Francis Sullivan

Showbiz & Tv

AGT Live Quarterfinals: Courtney Hadwin crowns a night of snakes, stellar magic, more

Courtney Hadwin delivered the voice, the moves and the passion in the 'America's Got Talent' quarterfinals. [Image Source: AGT - YouTube]

The viewing public now has the power to choose the first seven of 12 performers to move on in the competition.

Tresa Patterson

Sports

Video: Lavar Ball asks, 'How is it going to be LeBron’s team?' during Power 106 interview

LaVar Ball has raised eyebrows with recent radio show comments about LeBron, Lonzo, and the Lakers. - [The Fumble / YouTube screencap]

The proud father continued to praise his son Lonzo Ball during a recent guest appearance.

Matthew Couden

News

Florida: Shooting at Palm Beach Central High School, two adults injured

Shots rang out during a football game in South Florida on Friday. There's no known suspect and one of the injured is critical.

Jane Flowers

Sports

Significant injuries suffered so far in NFL preseason games include Guice, Jeremy Cash

There have been some devastating injuries so far in the preseason. - [Michael Tipton / Flickr]

A few players, such as Derrius Guice, have seen their season end due to an injury in the preseason.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

Southern Charm: Thomas Ravenel and Ashley Jacobs rumored relationship breakup

Bravo reality star Thomas Ravenel reportedly broken up with girlfriend, Ashley Jacobs. [Image Source: ShaRA -YouTube]

Controversial Bravo reality star Thomas Ravenel and his girlfriend, Ashley Jacobs reportedly call it quits on their relationship.

Anne Cox

Sports

Super Bowl 53 Odds: Jets, Rams move up, Cowboys down after first preseason game

Goff and the Rams are getting some early respect at the Vegas window. - [NFL.com / YouTube screencap]

Vegas sportsbooks are already making adjustments to their 2019 Super Bowl favorites.

Joe Karbousky

Showbiz & Tv

AGT 2018: First vote to semifinals sends angels, soaring voices, and more forward

The people's vote and divine intervention pulled Angel City Chorale to the semifinals on 'America's Got Talent.' [Image Source: AGT - YouTube]

The public's first chance to vote proves that Simon Cowell doesn't have the last say.

Tresa Patterson

Showbiz & Tv

Southern Charm: Reality star Kathryn Dennis is ‘better than ever’ says co-star Cameran

Bravo reality show star Kathryn Dennis has a friend in Cameran Eubanks. - [Image Source: Tv Show Today]

Kathryn has an ally in Cameran Eubanks, who assured fans that her Bravo show castmate is now ‘doing wonderful.’

Anne Cox

Sports

NFL Week 2 Preseason Schedule 2018: Odds, TV info as Eagles and Patriots kick things off

The Patriots and Eagles will meet on Thursday. [Image Source: NFL.com - YouTube]

The second game of the NFL preseason for each team will take place this weekend.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

Atlanta Braves announcer's comments about Juan Soto raises questions of race relations

Soto has been names Rookie of the Month in back-to-back months including June and July. [image source: MLB/YouTube]

Joe Simpson has been at the center of controversy due to his on-air comments this season leading to Jeff Passan asking if it's a white mans sport.

Tyler Castro

Showbiz & Tv

Denzel Washington On Joining a Marvel or DC Movie: 'We'll see what happens'

Actor Denzel Wasington discussed possibly taking a Marvel or DC role. - [JOE.ie / YouTube screencap]

The award-winning actor isn't ruling out the potential to play a superhero on screen.

Matthew Couden

Sports

Denver Broncos: According to John Elway, the team will not sign Colin Kaepernick

John Elway reportedly wanted Colin Kaepernick to play in Denver. [Image Source: NFL - YouTube]

The Broncos' GM wanted the former Niners star to play in the Mile High City but the deal was never completed.

Joe Karbousky

Showbiz & Tv

John Lennon and Paul McCartney's sons take viral Instagram selfie

Sean Lennon and James McCartney post viral selfie. [Image Source: Sean Lennon - Instagram]

Sean Lennon and James McCartney take viral Instagram selfie, sparking rumors of a possible collaboration.

A.King

Sports

Injuries begin to mount for sputtering Yankees with stars like Aaron Judge still out

Image of a baseball. [Image Source: Tage Olsin - Wikimedia Commons]

The Yankees may be on track to win 100 games but as of late, injuries have gotten in the way of that.

Zachary Roberts

Lifestyle

Marine lives at risk in the Gulf Coast due to red tide and green slime algae bloom

Despite red tide, visitors enjoying Anna Maria Island. [Courtesy – Bradenton Herald, YouTube]

Dead fish in thousands have washed up on the beaches of the Gulf Coast in Florida and the stench has impacted on tourism in the region.

Prabir Ghose

Sports

NBA MVP odds for 2018-19 season released, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis has the second-best odds to win MVP in the 2018-19 season. [Image Source: Keith Allison - Flickr]

Some of the favorites for MVP honors in the NBA include LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Ken Kluska

Sports

WWE SummerSlam 2018 Odds: Ronda Rousey, Roman Reigns among title favorites

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey is looking to capture her first WWE title at Sunday's 'SummerSlam' PPV. - [WWE / YouTube screencap]

Based on odds, several championships might change hands at Sunday night's (August 19) pro wrestling pay-per-view.

Matthew Couden

World

Italy: Collapse of a 51-year-old bridge in Genoa leaves at least 39 dead

The Morandi viaduct on the Rome - Fiumicino Airport A91 Motorway. [Image courtesy – Lalupa, Wikimedia Commons]

The Prime Minister of Italy has declared a 12-month state of emergency in view of the sudden collapse of a bridge as rescuers search for survivors.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

The Flash Season 5 Spoilers: Kid Flash will only appear in three episodes

Tob Helbing stated that Kid Flash will only appear in three episodes in season 5 [Image Credit: Darksigner/YouTube]

In other news, executive producer Todd Helbing hinted that Elongated Man will showcase his detective skills this season.

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