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Taylor Swift interpolates George Michael on new album as new lyrics are revealed

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

When Taylor Swift announced the track listing for her new album The Life of a Showgirl, some people might have wondered if one tune, "Father Figure," was a cover of the hit song of the same name by George Michael. Well, it turns out... Read More.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant makes history as biggest winner in show’s history

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

A Connecticut woman became the biggest winner in Wheel of Fortune history Tuesday night after taking home more than $1 million in prizes.Christina Derevjanik of Stamford, Connecticut, won a total of $1,035,155, becoming only the fourth contestant ever to land the show's $1 million... Read More.

40 years of breast cancer awareness has saved over half million lives and counting

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since the start of Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives in 1985, over 517,000 lives have been saved from better treatment and proactive screening, according to the American Cancer Society."Today is a day to celebrate forty years of incredible progress in ending cancer... Read More.

Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion, police say

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Police in the southern German city of Munich said the famous Oktoberfest event would be closed until Wednesday afternoon, following a bomb threat linked to a deadly fire at a home in the north of the city."Due to a bomb threat in... Read More.

Offshore earthquake kills at least 69 in Philippines, officials say

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake killed at least 69 people in the Philippines, officials said on Wednesday.The quake was recorded at 9:59 p.m. local time on Tuesday with the centre at 19 km east-northeast of Bogo City, Philippines, the Philippine Institute of... Read More.

In brief: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ gets Peacock streaming date and more

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

Nathan Lane is the latest actor to join Jonah Hill's upcoming comedy, Cut Off. Deadline reports that the actor has been added to the cast of the new film, which also includes Kristen Wiig and Bette Midler. Hill and Wiig will... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 9/30/25

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTigers 2, Guardians 1Padres 1, Cubs 3Red Sox 3, Yankees 1Reds 5, Dodgers 10WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFever 98, Aces 109 (WNBA Semifinals - Game 5, LV wins series 3-2)Copyright © 2025, ABC... Read More.

Grateful Dead teams with Pantone to create two new Dead-inspired colors

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

The Grateful Dead have teamed with global color authority Pantone to create two new colors inspired by their iconography.The colors, Grateful Red and Stealie Blue, were created using scans of an original pressing of the band’s 1973 Bear’s Choice live album. It was also the... Read More.

‘Gone’ but not forgotten: *NSYNC first said ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ 30 years ago

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

According to Lance Bass, today marks 30 years since *NSYNC first said, "Yes, yes, yes, here we go" to the world, officially forming as the group we know and love on Oct. 1, 1995. Given the level of their fame, all five... Read More.

Tate McRae recalls parents telling her the song that got her a record deal was ‘god-awful’

Wednesday, October 1 by ABC News

Tate McRae is on the cover of the TIME100 Next issue, and as part of the package she's shared her memories of her most popular viral videos — including the one that her parents absolutely hated, but led to her... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Taylor Swift interpolates George Michael on new album as new lyrics are revealed

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant makes history as biggest winner in show’s history

40 years of breast cancer awareness has saved over half million lives and counting

Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion, police say

Offshore earthquake kills at least 69 in Philippines, officials say

In brief: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ gets Peacock streaming date and more

Scoreboard roundup — 9/30/25

Grateful Dead teams with Pantone to create two new Dead-inspired colors

‘Gone’ but not forgotten: *NSYNC first said ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ 30 years ago

Tate McRae recalls parents telling her the song that got her a record deal was ‘god-awful’

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