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Court documents show Murdoch wants to give more voting rights to his conservative son, and CEO of Fox, Lachlan.

Rupert Murdoch is going to court to push his 3 more liberal kids out of his Fox and News Corp media empires

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Rupert Murdoch is secretly involved in a  Succession-style court battle with three of his children for control of his empire after he dies.Murdoch, 93, has urged a court to block three of his children—James, Elisabeth, and Prudence—from gaining control of his family’s business after he dies, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times. Instead, Murdoch wants to give it to his eldest son, the politically like-minded Lachlan, allowing him to maintain the organization’s conservative bent and—according to Murdoch’s lawyers—not ruin its market capitalization. The court case was started before his fifth marriage, to Elena...

Rupert Murdoch’s Secret Court Fight With Own Kids Over Fox Revealed

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(Reuters) - Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a legal battle against three of his children to ensure that his eldest son and chosen successor, Lachlan Murdoch, will remain in charge of his media empire, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Murdoch engaged in legal battle with children over succession, NYT reports

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

A surfer’s leg that was severed by a shark attack on Tuesday later washed up on an Australian beach, where a police officer retrieved it and put on ice.

Surfer’s leg washes up on shore after shark attack

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The Illinois deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help, in her home earlier this month, had worked at six different law enforcement agencies in four years and was charged with drunk driving twice.

What we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help

First lady Jill Biden watched on Wednesday night as President Joe Biden told the American people it was time to “pass the torch” on his political career. Then she got on a plane, flying nearly 4,000 miles to Paris, where another torch was being passed.

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

The American church is in crisis. After numerous scandals, distrust of the church is at an all-time high. Young people raised in the church are leaving at an alarming rate. And, in a society where loneliness and spiritual hunger are rampant, people are turning elsewhere for help. In this edition...

Why the American Church is in Crisis

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NEW YORK (AP) — When Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, exits the building on Jan. 1, 2026, he won’t be looking back on the institution he’s led since 2013 and which has shaped his life for longer than that. “I am taking my shoes with...

Darren Walker’s Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Maureen Callahan’s eye-opening exposé looks back at the Kennedy men and the women they ‘destroyed’, digging into a long and grisly history

‘They always got away with it’: new book reveals Kennedys’ shocking treatment of women

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Alencia Johnson, Marc Lotter, Sarah Longwell and CNN’s Jeff Zeleny join The Lead

Ohio lawmaker: ‘Civil war’ if GOP doesn’t win in November

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.

There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon

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Wayne Brady is not done sharing about his personal life. The multi-hyphenate star is set to open up in a new reality series titled “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix,” which focuses on his unconventional family.

Wayne Brady’s unconventional family is the real deal, and they’re giving us all a front row seat

What makes a leader truly evil? Is it their ruthless ambition, their disregard for human life, or the sheer scale of their atrocities? History has seen its fair share of leaders whose actions have left indelible marks of horror and suffering. From ancient tyrants to modern dictators, these figures have wielded power with devastating consequences. This list delves into the lives and deeds of 24 of the most malevolent leaders ever to have walked the earth. Prepare to be both fascinated and horrified as we explore the dark legacies of these infamous individuals.

24 Most Evil Leaders In History

In under 48 hours, the head of the staunchly conservative public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention rankled fellow Baptists by applauding President Joe Biden’s “selfless act” of withdrawing his candidacy for re-election. Then, his agency reported he was fired — and now they have reaffirmed his leadership.

Agency retracts announced firing of key Baptist leader who had praised Biden’s withdrawal as a ‘selfless act’

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But we shouldn’t stop reading her stories.

Alice Munro Was a Terrible Mother

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Secret family battle for Murdoch empire revealed in sealed court documents: NYT

The Murdoch family, famous for helming one of the world’s most influential news empires, is locked in a secret court battle over succession and control, according...

Secret family battle for Murdoch empire revealed in sealed court documents: NYT

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