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Speaking with CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith, Arnold Schwarzenegger said that the conversation around the climate crisis has one problem: the term 'climate change.' In an interview that aired May 28, the action film star and former California governor basically argued that the phrase is too abstract for individual people to really understand and that the environmental movement needs a shift in messaging if it hopes to see the necessary results in combating the crisis in the years ahead.

Arnold Wants To Reframe Phrasing on Climate Change Since No One “Gives a Sh*t”

More than 1 million people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, according to new estimates from the United Nations Refugee Agency.

UN: More Than 1 Million People Now Displaced Due to Sudan Conflict

A new review paper published in the journal Science suggests that humans have enjoyed a nice romantic smooch as far back as 4,500 years ago.

Researchers Trace Earliest Recorded Kiss to 4,500 Years Ago

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Is an official DeSantis 2024 announcement imminent?

Ron DeSantis to declare for the presidency as soon as next week: WSJ

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Though 2023 is not a midterm or a presidential election year, it does have several state and local races of note.

Recapping 3 of the highest profile election results from a busy Tuesday night

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a television journalist who worked for Al Jazeera for 25 years.

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Family Is Still Fighting for Justice For Her Killing a Year Later

Country music icon Dolly Parton is hitting the next note in her storied career — making her first rock album.

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Will Release Her First Rock Album

A 14-year-old girl is suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of her head after getting shot by a man while reportedly playing hide-and-seek on his property in Starks, LA.

Louisiana Man Shot a 14-Year-Old Girl Playing Hide and Seek on His Land

The Weeknd Wants To Reinvent His Public Persona and “Kill the Weeknd”

You can get paid to binge-watch the “Fast” movies.

You Can Get Paid $1K To Count the Car Crashes in the “Fast & Furious” Films and Detail Their Damages

A lengthy new piece in the Washington Post published on May 7 speaks to an alarming trend: More and more Americans are being priced out of the nation’s new car market.

The Average Cost of a New Car Hit an Eye-Watering $48,000+ in March 2023

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The new WGA writers strike is coming up on its first full week, and we’re already seeing its domino effect cascade across Hollywood.

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Arnold Wants To Reframe Phrasing on Climate Change Since No One “Gives a Sh*t”

The action film star and former California governor basically argued that the phrase is too abstract for individual people to really understand.

UN: More Than 1 Million People Now Displaced Due to Sudan Conflict

The agency said approximately 250,000 people have left Sudan while more than 843,000 have been internally displaced with Sudan's borders.

Researchers Trace Earliest Recorded Kiss to 4,500 Years Ago

The authors of the paper stated that there’s evidence of kissing on clay tablets from Mesopotamia.

Ron DeSantis to declare for the presidency as soon as next week: WSJ

However, he still remains a sizable underdog to former President Trump.

Recapping 3 of the highest profile election results from a busy Tuesday night

2023 is not a midterms or a presidential election year, but it still had plenty of intrigue last night in several state and local races.

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Family Is Still Fighting for Justice For Her Killing a Year Later

The 51-year-old Palestinian-American was shot in the head and killed while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Will Release Her First Rock Album

The album will feature collaborations with an all-star lineup, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo, and her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.

Louisiana Man Shot a 14-Year-Old Girl Playing Hide and Seek on His Land

The incident is the latest in a string of U.S. shootings this year in which young people have been shot—some fatally—after mistakenly being in the wrong location.

The Weeknd Wants To Reinvent His Public Persona and “Kill the Weeknd”

“This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say,” he said.

You Can Get Paid $1K To Count the Car Crashes in the “Fast & Furious” Films and Detail Their Damages

Website FinanceBuzz is looking for someone to watch all 10 movies in a matter of 2 weeks — and get paid $1,000 for it.

The Average Cost of a New Car Hit an Eye-Watering $48,000+ in March 2023

Experts say automakers have leaned into pricier cars due to the global chip shortage.

Duffer Bros. say 'Stranger Things' to shut down production due to WGA strike

The much-anticipated fifth season will be the show's final one.