Former Smallville actress Allison Mack, a former NXIVM leader, is breaking her silence in a new podcast. After serving 21 months for her role in the sex cult, Mack will detail her involvement, recruitment of women, and life post-prison. The podcast promises to explore her journey into and out of the organization.
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Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Romania's capital for the consecration of religious paintings inside the world's largest Orthodox Christian church, the People's Salvation Cathedral. After 15 years of construction, the massive structure, standing over 125 meters tall, was opened to worshippers. Despite its grandeur and extensive interior artwork, the project's significant cost, largely from public funds, has drawn criticism.
Emily "Emiru" Schunk has become a prominent figure in online entertainment, known for her energetic Twitch streams and impressive cosplay. Her career evolved from League of Legends to include "Just Chatting" and cosplay, leading to her joining Cloud9 and later becoming a co-owner of OTK. Her estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.
Nalin Haley, son of Nikki Haley, clashed with journalist Mehdi Hasan on immigration as Nalin called for Mehdi Hasan's denaturalization and Hasan reminded Nalin that his grandfather was also an immigrant to the US from India. Nalin suggested that his grandfather never complained about the US, unlike Mehdi Hasan and other ungrateful immigrants, when Hasan cited a page from Nikki Haley's book recounting her struggle in the US because of her foreign origin.
TwitchCon security is under scrutiny after a streamer faced inappropriate touching. Journalist Taylor Lorenz defended the event's strict entrance protocols. She stated that while the incident was unacceptable, it did not represent the overall safety infrastructure. Critics argue on-floor protection needs improvement. The debate highlights the challenge of balancing event access with creator safety.
UFC 321 is set to take place on 25 October at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, headlined by Tom Aspinall defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. Part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the event promises thrilling matchups, fan experiences, and global attention. Highlighting the city’s growing status in combat sports, UFC 321 combines elite fighting with world-class entertainment.
A viral clip shows streamer PeachJars calling fellow streamer Tectone's audience "low IQ," sparking debate. PeachJars cited Tectone's past factual errors, including World War II dates, as support. Tectone, known for his gacha game content and debate-heavy style, has not publicly responded to this specific critique, but the incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding streamer accountability and audience culture on Twitch.
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