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Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

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9 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse falls to No.1 Northwestern in NCAA Tournament Second Round

The James Madison Lacrosse team fell to top-seeded Northwestern, 17-5, in the second round of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

10 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 12 Southern Miss

James Madison was outlasted by No. 12 Southern Miss, 10-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon to be swept at Veterans Memorial Park.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball loses second straight game to No. 12 Southern Miss

James Madison fell to No. 12 Southern Miss, 11-1, in eight innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Softball falls to No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan in ODAC Championship Series

Bridgewater Softball falls to No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan in ODAC Championship Series

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James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 12 Southern Miss

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty

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