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George and Amal Clooney become citizens of France 4 years after declaring French farm as primary residence

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George and Amal Clooney become citizens of France 4 years after declaring French farm as primary residence

Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France’s government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship. The naturalizations of the Kentucky-born star of the “Ocean’s” series of heist movies and his family were announced last weekend in the Journal Officiel, where French government decrees are published. France’s government says that George … Read more

Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’

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Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’

A man has declared himself president of a self-proclaimed country nestled in a disputed patch of land between Croatia and Serbia — and it comes complete with a flag, cabinet, currency and nearly 400 citizens. Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River. He did … Read more

US senior citizens are increasingly dying from this mishap

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US senior citizens are increasingly dying from this mishap

Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls rose more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Read more

Flight attendant slammed after performing citizen’s arrest on crew member — for this insane reason

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Flight attendant slammed after performing citizen’s arrest on crew member — for this insane reason

While those who work on board should always be on the lookout for any funny business that will put passengers and crew members’ safety at risk — an airline steward might have taken their job a little too seriously. A flight attendant took to the r/flightattendants subreddit on Reddit (the post has now been deleted, … Read more

Senior citizens are happiest living in these US states, study says

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Senior citizens are happiest living in these US states, study says

Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances like the loss of loved ones, loneliness, chronic illness or disability, medications, changes brought on by retirement and … Read more

Helmeted hooligan causing chaos at airport is tackled to the ground in dramatic citizen’s arrest, wild video shows

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Helmeted hooligan causing chaos at airport is tackled to the ground in dramatic citizen’s arrest, wild video shows

A man has been tackled to the ground in a dramatic citizen’s arrest at Brisbane Airport. The man had caught an earlier flight from Sydney to Brisbane, and was at Gate 45 of the airport’s domestic terminal when he was told he could not board his next flight at about 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. Witnesses … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle face major hurdle to become EU citizens after rumored Portugal house purchase

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle face major hurdle to become EU citizens after rumored Portugal house purchase

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have one major hurdle to overcome following their rumored house purchase in sunny Portugal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush development about 81 miles south of Lisbon. The pair are … Read more

Philly radio host banned from Citizens Bank Park after ‘unwanted advance’ toward employee

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Philly radio host banned from Citizens Bank Park after ‘unwanted advance’ toward employee

A Philadelphia sports talk legend has been banned from Citizens Bank Ballpark following an incident in May with a female Aramark Employee.  Howard Eskin, a longtime broadcaster in Philadelphia and the father of former WFAN program director Spike Eskin, made unwanted advances toward the female employee at the Phillies home stadium which prompted an investigation … Read more

Australian small-town mayor performs violent citizen’s arrest on 12-year-old boy

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Australian small-town mayor performs violent citizen’s arrest on 12-year-old boy

The distraught parents of an 12-year-old boy who was allegedly sat on and had his head “stomped on” during a violent citizen’s arrest earlier this year have called for action. A shocking video of the August incident shows the now suspended Barkly Regional Council Mayor, Jeffrey McLaughlin, sitting on the child’s back during an altercation … Read more

California ERs report 1800% rise in pot-related visits for senior citizens

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California ERs report 1800% rise in pot-related visits for senior citizens

There’s been a surge in the number of senior citizens visiting the ER because of marijuana use — and experts say it’s partly because boomers are shocked to find out how much stronger weed is in 2023. A new study from the University of California San Diego, revealed a stunning 1,808% increase in cannabis-related emergency … Read more