Zwely News Staff

Entertainment Apr 11

Nick Lachey says 98 Degrees kept an age of consent guide on tour buses to stay out of trouble

Nick Lachey revealed that 98 Degrees kept a guide listing age of consent laws across U.S. states on their tour bus, a precaution the band took to avoid legal issues during their peak years. The disclosure came as part of a broader reflection on the group's career, including financial struggles after signing with their record label.

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U.S. Apr 11

Jennifer Siebel Newsom's parenting comments spark fresh political debate

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, is facing renewed scrutiny after a past comment about taking her children to Republican-led states to witness racism and misogyny resurfaced this week, drawing sharp reactions from critics and supporters alike.

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World Apr 11

Marlow pushes wild idea for US and Iran to team up on Hormuz Strait

On his show Friday, Alex Marlow suggested a US-Iran partnership to control the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'beautiful thing' amid rising tensions, while also criticizing Senate Republicans for blocking the Save America Act and warning of a national 'culture of fraud.'

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Entertainment Apr 11

The Super Mario Galaxy movie is still rolling strong at the box office

The Super Mario Galaxy movie continues to dominate theaters, earning an estimated $69M-$70M in its second weekend and surpassing $300M globally. Produced by Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal, the film's strong performance reflects enduring audience appeal and successful cross-media storytelling.

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World Apr 11

NASA's Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth after their trip around the moon

Four NASA astronauts have safely returned to Earth after completing a historic journey around the moon, marking the first time humans have traveled that far from home since the Apollo era. Their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean signals a major milestone for the Artemis program and sets the stage for future lunar landings.

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World Apr 11

Brian Hooker is in custody after his wife Lynette disappeared in the Bahamas

Brian Hooker has been arrested in the Bahamas in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, who was last seen on their boat. He claims she fell overboard, but investigators are scrutinizing his eight-hour journey by dinghy to report the incident, during which he had limited cell service. Friends and officials are raising doubts about his account as the search for Lynette continues.

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World Apr 11

Brian Hooker is in a Bahamian jail after his wife vanished from their sailboat

Brian Hooker, a US citizen, is being held in the Bahamas after his wife Lynette went missing from their sailboat under suspicious circumstances. The case has drawn attention as authorities investigate whether her fall overboard was accidental or not.

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Entertainment Apr 11

Anyma's late-night Coachella set gets canceled because of strong winds

Anyma's highly anticipated late-night Coachella performance was canceled due to strong winds on the festival's opening night in 2026. The Italian American DJ, known for immersive visuals and electronic soundscapes, had spent a year preparing the set. Fans were disappointed, but safety concerns took priority as wind conditions made stage operations too risky.

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World Apr 11

US Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend without coordinating with Iran

Several US Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday without prior coordination with Iran, according to a report cited by Axios and confirmed by Bloomberg. The passage underscores ongoing US naval activity in one of the world's most strategically sensitive waterways, where tensions with Iran have flared in the past over shipping access and security.

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Politics Apr 11

Swalwell says the assault claims are 'flat false' as big names call for him to step back from the governor's race

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is pushing back hard against sexual assault allegations from a former staffer, calling them 'flat false' as prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and the California Teachers Association, urge him to exit the governor's race.

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