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Viridiana Margarita Frade Banquells was born on September 25, 1985, in Mexico City, into a family renowned in the entertainment world. Her mother, Sylvia Pasquel, was already a prominent actress, part of the legendary Pinal-Banquells dynasty. Her father, Fernando Frade, was a businessman, and together they represented a high-profile pairing in Mexican social and cultural…
Chris Cuomo’s first and only wife is Cristina Greeven, despite reports to the contrary. Chris Cuomo, the well-known American television journalist, has had a personal life that has often drawn public interest due to his high-profile career. As of November 11, 2025, Chris Cuomo has only one publicly recognized marriage, which is to Cristina Greeven…
Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma believes the ongoing U.S. government shutdown will end before Thanksgiving, despite continuing political deadlock. During an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker asked whether the government would reopen in time for the holiday. “Oh yes,” Lankford replied. When pressed, he doubled down: “I do, and it absolutely…
President Trump and congressional Democrats are clashing over affordability following major Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia governor races. Democrats flipped state legislative seats in traditionally red districts, reclaiming areas that had moved rightward. Political analysts cite voter concern over the rising cost of living as a key factor. The consumer price index showed…
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has urged a cautious approach to further interest rate cuts as the U.S. central bank continues to navigate a period without official government data due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Speaking to CNBC on Thursday, Goolsbee said the absence of official inflation figures “accentuates” his preference for restraint when…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott caused a stir on social media Tuesday after posting that he would impose a “100% tariff” on any New Yorker moving to Texas after Election Day. “After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,” Abbott wrote on X. The post…
The Karmelo Anthony case sparked tensions and backlash in the US following the incident. On April 2, 2025, at the Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, a high school track meet turned tragic when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed. Metcalf, a junior at Frisco Memorial High School, died at the scene after sustaining a chest…
Rumours that Kamala Harris is facing a divorce from her husband, Doug Emhoff, have circulated in recent months. Several blogs and social‑media posts claim that the couple is “on the brink” of splitting or that Harris has already initiated divorce proceedings. One online prediction market even listed their chance of publicly announcing an intention to…
Donald Trump coined the word panican and gave it its meaning in 2025, amid his escalating tariff policy. On April 7, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social that instantly captured public attention. He wrote: “Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on…
It has been speculated that Leigh Ann Caldwell has cancer despite there being no tangible reports of this. Leigh Ann Caldwell, a veteran political reporter and correspondent, has recently been the subject of rumours questioning her health—specifically whether she is battling cancer. These claims have circulated in informal blogs and social-media posts, with some alleging…