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Charlamagne landed at No. 10 and Joe Budden at No. 15 on Forbes’ highest paid podcasters list

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  Charlamagne Tha God ranked No. 10 on Forbes’ Highest Paid Podcasters of 2026 with an estimated $27 million, and Joe Budden closed out the top 15 at No. 15 with $20 million. The list was published Wednesday, July 30, and it covers earnings over a twelve-month window running from June 2025 to June 2026.  Here is the full top 15. Joe Rogan sits at No. 1 with $82 million for “The Joe Rogan Experience.” John Coogan and Jordi Hays of TBPN are second at $70 million. Steven Bartlett of “The Diary of a CEO” is third at $45 million. Ashley Flowers of “Crime Junkie” is fourth at $42 million. Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes of “SmartLess” are fifth at $37 million. Mel Robbins and the Kelce brothers tie at $35 million for sixth and seventh. Alex Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” is eighth at $32 million. The Pod Save America four, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor, take ninth at $28 million. Charlamagne is tenth. Dax Shepard follows at $25 million...

Three arrested after Florida homeowner beaten unconscious with own shotgun

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  Three people are in custody without bond following a violent break-in where a homeowner was beaten unconscious with his own firearm, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities arrested Tyler Keller, 22, of Hawthorne, alongside siblings Stacy Oliver, 23, and Saniyah Oliver, 22, both of Interlachen. All three face felony charges in connection with the July 18 incident on Pine Drive. Investigators said the break-in happened around 1:30 a.m. The victim told deputies he had cleaned his shotgun the previous evening and left it in his living room. He woke up when a light turned on in his bedroom and saw a hooded man pointing the gun at his face. The homeowner also reported seeing Stacy Oliver standing beside his girlfriend. When the victim lunged for the firearm, a physical fight broke out. The suspect struck the homeowner during the struggle, knocking him unconscious and inflicting severe facial injuries. While the victim was unconscious, the suspects allegedly warned...

Thugs pistol-whip woman before snatching $343,000 in cash and goods from NYC home

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  A trio of black-clad thugs pistol-whipped and tied up a 39-year-old woman before making off with $343,000 in jewels, cash and perfume during a home invasion in The Bronx last week, according to cops.  The criminals were armed with a knife and gun when they forced their way into the woman’s home near West 168 Street and Ogden Avenue in Highbridge on Thursday around 10:15 p.m., police said.  They then pistol-whipped her, removed her clothing, blindfolded her, and bound her hands and feet with duct tape, according to cops and sources. The robbers proceeded to snatch more than $340,000 in jewelry, cash, perfume and a cell phone before bolting out the door, authorities said. Medics took the victim — who suffered multiple injuries — to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where she was listed in stable condition. The NYPD released surveillance footage of the suspects Saturday night showing them dressed in all black and wearing face coverings.  Anyone with information regardin...

Black woman given a "white male name"—here’s how it changed her career

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  Have you ever introduced yourself and realized the person did not quite hear correctly, causing you to awkwardly repeat your name to get it right? That is a regular occurrence for Christopher Stewart, who has faced a lifetime of confused reactions to her name (yes, you read that right).  The 40-year-old from New York has always loved her name, but there is no denying that it is an unconventional choice for a woman. Stewart, a restaurant reservations manager, told Newsweek that she always knew her name was different, but “it was natural” for her. “My family made sure to nurture my name, even in knowing it was a big name for a girl,” Stewart, owner of the lifestyle website Eating Fabulously, said. By the time Stewart was in middle school, she started to notice teachers questioning the name they read on the attendance sheet and the student raising her hand in class. She chose to go by the nickname Chrissy for a long time, but once she started to mature, it felt only right t...

Diddy reportedly placed in solitary confinement after prison fight

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  Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly landed in solitary confinement after an alleged fight with another inmate at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. TMZ reported that the confrontation happened earlier this week inside the federal prison. Sources told the outlet that another inmate disrespected Diddy, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical. Although prison officials have not confirmed the report, the alleged incident has attracted widespread attention. If investigators determine Diddy violated prison rules, he could face disciplinary action that affects his projected release date.  Report says argument turned physical According to TMZ, another inmate allegedly insulted Diddy before the confrontation began. Sources said Diddy responded instead of walking away. The argument escalated within moments. Both men reportedly shoved each other before throwing punches. Correctional officers quickly stepped in and separated them. Sources also claimed Diddy “held his own” durin...

One arrested after attacking man with a samurai sword

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is behind bars after Memphis Police said he attacked another man with a samurai sword. Andrew Deaner has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after an incident at Cleveland Street and Washington Avenue. Police initially responded to a wounding call just before 7:15 a.m. on July 15. When they arrived, the victim told police that Deaner had accused him of stealing a knife at Poplar Avenue and Claybrook Street. The victim told Deaner that he was mistaken and began to walk away. Police records state that’s when Deaner pulled a samurai sword from behind his back and sliced the victim’s left hand and the left side of his head with the sword. Deaner has no bond information posted at this time, and his next court appearance is set for July 17.

Woman charged after man killed in overnight shooting in Walker Homes neighborhood

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the Walker Homes neighborhood early Thursday. Memphis Police arrived on the scene of a shooting in the 3000 block of Travis Road at 1:45 a.m. When police arrived, they said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. A woman was detained on the scene and later arrested. Kendra Scott, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Scott’s bond information and next court appearance have not yet been posted.