Fritz Wepper is perhaps best known for playing Fritz Wendel in the 1972 musical “Cabaret,’ in which he starred alongside Liza Minnelli.

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1.  ‘Cabaret’ Star Dead at 82 After Long Illness

 R.I.P. 

Fritz Wepper is perhaps best known for playing Fritz Wendel in the 1972 musical “Cabaret,’ in which he starred alongside Liza Minnelli.

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2.  Scorsese’s Religious Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation

  HOLY CRAP 

The eight-part series will tell the stories of Biblical figures with narration from the iconic director.

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3.  Alabama Dem Wins Special Election on IVF, Abortion Rights

 FLIPPED 

“From what I heard from the voters at the polls I was at, [reproductive rights] was a really big factor,” Marilyn Lands told The Washington Post after her win.

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4.  British Museum Sues Curator Over 18,000 Missing Artifacts

 GONE 

Lawyers alleged that Higgs “abused his position of trust” by manipulating records to lift hundreds of ancient antiquities.

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 SWEET DREAMS 

Countless TikTokers and wellness influencers swear by this viral sleep-enhancing drink.

 

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5.  RNC Asks Potential Hires if 2020 Election Was Stolen: Report

 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

Some job candidates reportedly interpreted the question as a test of their loyalty to Donald Trump.

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6.  Bridge Crash Probe Will Check if Dirty Fuel Played Role: WSJ

 SEEKING ANSWERS 

The massive cargo ship lost power in the minutes before it took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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7.  ‘The Last Laugh’ Podcast Rings in Five Years of Funny

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Matt Wilstein has hosted 235 episodes of the podcast series.

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8.  DeSantis Allies Targeted FL Donors With State Business: WaPo

 DESPERATE TIMES 

It reportedly came as many national GOP donors shunned his bid for the White House.

POLITICS

 

9.  NFL Kickoffs Are About to Look a Whole Lot Different

  CHANGES ARE COMING 

The new setup is similar to one that was already used in the XFL.

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10.  MyPillow Evicted From Warehouse After Failing to Pay Rent

 CLOSED FOR BUSINESS 

The company owes more than $200,000 in unpaid rent.

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11.  Ridley Scott Blocked From His House During Diddy Raids: TMZ

 DIRECTOR’S CUT 

The legendary filmmaker looked a little cranky as officers taped off a street in his neighborhood.

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12.  Why Timekeepers May Have to Turn Back World Clocks 1 Second

 TIME TRAVEL 

The change may be necessary around 2029, scientists say.

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13.  Halle Berry: Doc Told Me I Had Herpes. It Was Perimenopause.

 ‘IT WAS TERRIBLE’ 

The actress says searing pain after sex led to the misdiagnosis.

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