Bri Morales

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"It's a Tough Room": Jo Koy Speaks Out After Golden Globes Backlash

Jan 9, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

Comedian Jo Koy is speaking out after receiving backlash for his performance as host of this year’s Golden Globes, especially his opening monologue. While speaking on "GMA3: What You Need to Know," Koy acknowledged that it was a challenging experience. "It’s a tough room. And it was a hard job, I’m not gonna lie. Getting that gig, and then having the amount of time that, you know, we had to prepare was a — that was a crash course," he said.
Travis Kelce Is Reportedly Worth Less Than Taylor Swift's Cat, Olivia Benson

Jan 8, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce is reportedly worth less than his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s cat, Olivia Benson. Ouch. According to Business Insider, Kielce has an estimated net worth of more than $30 million, which is nothing to sneeze at.
Ultramarathon Runner Receiver 12-Month Ban for Using Car During Race

Nov 17, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

A Scottish ultramarathon runner has been banned from competitive events for 12 months after an investigation found that they cheated during a race by driving part of the track. The incident took place during the 50-mile Manchester to Liverpool Ultra Event in April 2023. According to the Independent Disciplinary Panel of UK Athletics, 47-year-old Joasia Zakrzewski told marshals that a friend gave her a ride for about 2.5 miles to the next checkpoint after she got lost and began feeling sore.
Four Americans Face Felony Charges Alleging They Illegally Sold $1M+ Worth of Dinosaur Bones to China

Oct 30, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

Four Americans are facing charges for allegedly selling more than $1 million worth of dinosaur bones to China, violating the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act. The indictment claims they illegally purchased, transported, and exported dinosaur bones taken from federal land in southeastern Utah from March 2018 to March 2023, causing more than $3 million in damages, including restoration and repair costs.
Tina Fey Celebrates “Mean Girls Day” but Auctioning Annotated Musical Script

Oct 3, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

"It's October 3," Cady Heron (played by Lindsay Lohan) said in the 2004 movie "Mean Girls." And thus, "Mean Girls Day" was born.
Angus Cloud Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose, According to Coroner

Sep 21, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

(Content warning: distressing themes)Actor Angus Cloud, best known for his role as Fezco in “Euphoria,” died of “acute intoxication” from a deadly combination of drugs, per the Alameda County Coroner's office. According to an office spokesperson, Angus' cause of death was ruled an “accidental overdose.” A mix of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepine, was found in his system. The 25-year-old died on July 31 at his home in Oakland, California.
Google Maps Sued for Negligence by Family of Man Who Died After Driving off Collapses Bridge

Sep 21, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

Google has been sued for negligence by the family of a North Carolina man who died after he drove his car off a collapsed bridge while using Google Maps. The family of Philip Paxson, who drowned in September 2022, claimed Google was notified that the bridge fell but didn't update its navigation system.
Bravo’s “Below Deck Down Under” Tackled a Sexual Misconduct Incident in One of the Most Sobering Ways Possible

Aug 11, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

(Content warning: discussion of sexual misconduct)In what is being described as a “gamechanger” in the history of reality TV, producers of the popular Bravo series “Below Deck Down Under” broke the fourth wall as cameras were rolling to stop a potential incident of sexual assault in its tracks. Now, 2 members of the series have been fired. The incident took place after crew members had gone out for dinner and drinks in Cairns, Australia, a popular coastal party town.
The Case of a Missing Texas Man… Who Might Not Have Been Missing at All

Jul 7, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

The case of Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV, a Texas man who was believed to have gone missing as a teen eight years ago, keeps getting more complicated. Farias was found sleeping in front of a Houston church on June 29, more than eight years after he was reported missing while walking his dogs. However, Houston police say they have discovered that Farias, now 25, actually returned home on March 8, 2015, just one day after he was initially reported missing.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Rock the Shape of a “Doughnut” on Mars

Jun 30, 2023 | nowthisnews.com | Bri Morales

Is someone eating Krispy Kreme on Mars? The Mars Perseverance rover has captured an image of a rock on the red planet's surface that looks JUST like a doughnut. The “doughnut” was first spotted on June 14 by the SuperCam Remote Micro-Image, one of the rover's cameras. It was located in the Jezero Crater's delta. Although the rover's purpose is to collect rock samples for a possible return to Earth, the Perseverance team hasn’t yet directed the rover to go for a closer look.