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XChat, the standalone app for accessing X’s messaging feature, is available to download now for iOS. X first suggested it would be stripping direct messaging from X in 2025, but at least for now, XChat is available in the original X app, the web and this new app.Based on its launch video, the new XChat app offers many of the elements of modern messaging X had already introduced to its chats feature, like the ability to delete and edit messages, block screenshots and send disappearing messages. The new XChat app also supports video and audio calls, and X claims that…

NAHUNTA, Ga. — A volunteer firefighter died battling a wildfire in northern Florida while more than 120 homes have been destroyed in southeast Georgia and thousands more remain threatened by two large blazes, one of which investigators suspect was sparked by a foil balloon touching power lines, officials said Friday. An unusually large number of wildfires are burning this spring across the Southeast, where scientists say the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of extreme drought, gusty winds, climate change and dead trees still littering some forests after being toppled by Hurricane Helene in 2024. In northern…

Beyoncé recently celebrated 10 years of “Lemonade” on her Instagram, and in her hand were three lemons, a subtle hint fans are taking to mean her next album is on the way. ACT III will be the third and final act in a trilogy by the superstar singer, following “Renaissance” in 2022 and “Cowboy Carter” in 2024. Before Beyoncé shares more information about her upcoming project, the Destiny’s Child alum first celebrated a major milestone for one of her most decorated projects. Beyoncé ran to Instagram to celebrate a decade of one of her most decorated albums, “Lemonade.” On April…

William Shatner confirmed his upcoming appearance at a Texas science fiction convention this week, setting dates for what promises to be a highly anticipated fan event. The Star Trek legend posted on X that he will attend Spacecon in San Antonio on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026. In his characteristically direct style, Shatner wrote: “Come by and say hello!” The announcement generated substantial engagement from fans, accumulating 1,919 likes and 209 retweets within hours of posting. The response reflects the enduring appeal of the actor who brought Captain James T. Kirk to life across multiple decades of…

OTTAWA – Tim Stutzle fired a pass that hopped over Thomas Chabot’s stick. Brady Tkachuk snapped a puck to no one in particular. When the Senators regained control, another zone entry on what could have been a season-altering 5-on-3 power play — one that instead quickly turned into another discombobulated mess — was thwarted with an easy clear by the Carolina Hurricanes as shoulders sagged and the home crowd fumed.That disastrous, roughly half-minute stretch on a two-man advantage that lasted a baffling 1:28 in the second period of Game 3 is one of many reasons Ottawa now stands on the…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana authorities have charged a 17-year-old with murder, and they are searching for another suspect after bystanders were caught in the crossfire of a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge on Thursday that killed one teenage girl. During a news conference Friday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry vowed to crack down on gang violence that has plagued the capital city. The tough-on-crime governor, who said he spoke with FBI Director Kash Patel, promised to utilize state, local and federal resources to address the issue and that consequences “are going to start being felt immediately.” Landry said…

Brit Eady is throwing a lil’ shade at Kenya Moore after footage showed items getting removed from her hair spa. Eady shared a video of herself driving past Moore’s salon on social media alongside a caption that has fans saying she basically just got her lick back!RELATED: Andy Cohen Speaks Out After Brit Eady Files $20M Lawsuit Against Bravo Over Explicit ‘RHOA’ Posters Brit Eady Drops A Message After Clip Shows Items Getting Removed From Kenya Moore’s Hair SpaOkay, so BOOM! If y’all recall, in 2024, Kenya Moore was accused of allegedly putting up explicit photos of Brit Eady during a…

Three sets of human remains believed to be children ages 3 to 7 have been found, the Memphis Police Department said. The police said Wednesday that investigators were trying to learn the identities of the children and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said at a press conference the bones could have been in the area for a while. “Just based on the information that we’re getting from the medical examiner’s office and the anthropologist and the scientists that are working with us, we’re thinking a few years,” Chief Davis said. The investigation started March 8…

Cohere, the Canada-based enterprise AI unicorn, announced Friday that it would merge with the Germany-based enterprise AI company Aleph Alpha. The deal, which has yet to close, will value the newly formed company at $20 billion, the FT reported. Schwarz Group, one of Aleph Alpha’s top backers, will also invest $600 million in Cohere’s Series E round, which is expected to close later this year, CNBC reported. A handful of Silicon Valley players continue to dominate the AI commercial landscape, which is busy with consolidation activity. A press release announcing the Cohere-Aleph Alpha union said one goal of the merger was to…

Unexpected star Hunter Johnson’s father, Casey, has just been granted emergency custody of his fourteen-year-old son. This comes after some “inappropriate texts” between Casey and his girlfriend, Bella Vaughn’s mother, Falen, were discovered. Just the other day, Falen was arrested, so it is no surprise that anything she does is taken more seriously. Keep reading for more details on these texts. Fans Question Falen’s Relationship With Hunter Unexpected fans have wondered what Falen Vaughn’s relationship with Hunter Johnson is. When her daughter, Bella, wanted to break up with him during her pregnancy, Falen would not let her. Viewers questioned if…