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“Who knows? It was worth pursuing. They did okay without me”: Adrian Smith on the time he auditioned for Def Leppard

He lost out to former Dio man Vivian Campbell, as well as another classic rock star...

Guitar World · Jan 2

10 Photos of Summer Robert: Adult Star Blames God For 'Big Boobs' And Defends Raunchy Career

Summer Robert, an adult content creator, defends her career while staying true to her Christian faith. She draws parallels between herself and Mary Magdalene and challenges conservative views on modern Christian women in the UK.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

Trump backs down on sending National Guard into Chicago, LA and Portland

“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time!" he said on social media.

Fortune · Jan 2

Trump Claims National Guard Intervention Reduced Crimes in Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles

US President Donald Trump announced that they are pulling out the National Guard from Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles. But, he took credit for the decreasing crimes, claiming that the federal government intervention made it possible.

International Business Times UK · Jan 1

Immigrant seeking US asylum reportedly denied jackpot winnings at Chicago casino due to his status

The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for which usually takes just minutes

The Independent UK · Jan 1

"I said, 'I think we should write the best song in the world.' Jack Black said, ‘You can’t do that!'" How Dave Grohl, Ben Stiller, Bob Odenkirk and Maynard James Keenan helped Tenacious D bring the greatest tribute song ever to the world

Tenacious D had friends in high places, and they used them to bring this 2000s smash hit to life

Metal Hammer · Jan 1

Trump was bent on revenge and endangered the life of his VP: The top takeaways from Jack Smith’s Jan 6 testimony

In blockbuster testimony, the former special counsel batted down allegations of political partisanship, spoke of Trump retaliation threats, and explained why investigators sought phone records from members of Congress

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Trump says he’s dropping his push for the National Guard to patrol Chicago, LA and Portland

The administration has been hit with multiple legal challenges over the presence of the guardsmen

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Trump backs off National Guard deployments in Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland

"We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form," Trump said.

Axios · Dec 31, 2025

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previously sent the state's National Guard to Chicago.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 31, 2025