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A Florida jury today ordered Gawker Media to pay $115 million for publishing a sex tape showing Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, having sex with his friend’s wife. The case, which pitted freedom of the press against a celebrity’s right to privacy, has been closely watched but the verdict was reached last night. Gawker’s lawyers argued that although …

A FlyDubai airliner crashed while attempting to land in the southern Russian city Rostov-on-Don on early Saturday, according to Russian authorities. The Investigative Committee of Russia has confirmed that all 55 passengers and 7 crew members aboard the Boeing 737-800 aircraft have died. FlyDubai Boeing crashed at about 03:50 Moscow time (00:50 GMT) on Saturday while attempting landing amid poor …

Elizabethkingia Outbreak Spreads to Michigan; CDC Continues to Work with WI Department of Health. A Michigan resident who died recently was infected with the same bacteria at the center of an outbreak in Wisconsin, state health officials confirmed Thursday The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service of the match March 11 …

Luna, A German Shepherd-Husky Mix Was Lost At Sea For Five Weeks, But Returned Healthy. Am 18-month-old, blue-eyed German shepherd-husky mix arrived at Coronado Island this week after being found by Navy personnel on San Clemente Island. The pup, Luna, had survived living on the island for five weeks, after going overboard while she and her owner Nick Hayworth, were …

The sounds you make while chewing have a significant effect on the amount of food you eat, a new study has found. The results suggest that people are likely to consume less if they can hear themselves eating. Researchers from Brigham Young and Colorado State Universities had college students eat cookies with three different cues in mind: eat as loudly …

“Tom Clancy’s The Division,” released March 8, could be the answer Ubisoft has been looking for after the recent faltering of “Assassin’s Creed.” Set in a New York City on the brink of chaos after a smallpox plague, “The Division” is a hybrid RPG/tactical shooter experience that will instantly appeal to players looking for a deep gaming experience. It’s a …

King Tut’s burial tomb has two hidden chambers, Egypt’s antiquities minister announced today. Minister Mamdouh El Damati said a team of Japanese experts analyzed scans of the walls, and are 90% sure that two chambers containing organic and metal material lie behind Tutankhamun’s burial chamber.

Benjamin Rogovy, A Washington man running a so-called Christian prayer website and other businesses will return millions of dollars to consumers nationwide who paid for prayers, the Washington state attorney general said Wednesday. Benjamin Rogovy has reportedly agreed to refund up to $7.75 million to about 165,000 customers. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced in a press release on …

Ken Johnson, Cop who fatally shot a 16-year-old and wounded another juvenile has been arrested charges of murder and aggravated assault. The incident occurred March 13 in Addison, a city located some 200 miles south of Dallas. ABC News reports that the Addison Police Department executed an arrest warrant for Ken Johnson, an officer for the force in Farmers Branch, …

On Tuesday, authorities announced Ryan Collins, a 36-year-old from Pennsylvania, would plead guilty to charges stemming from 2014’s infamous leak of dozens of celebrities’ private photos. Ryan Collins, 36, admitted to leaking private photos of actress Jennifer Lawrence, singer Ariana Grande, model Kate Upton and others. He has been charged with felony computer hacking and one count of unauthorised access …

Mazda Canada announced pricing for the completely redesigned 2016 Mazda CX-9, which will bring a new standard of refinement and sophisticated design to the intermediate crossover segment. With a starting MSRP of $35,300, the all-new second-generation CX-9 includes a long list of standard features, including a brand-new SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre turbocharged engine with near best-in-class fuel economy and torque. When …