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WWE NEWS: VINCE MCMAHON RESIGNATION

In the world of sports, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon resigned from his position following allegations of sexual misconduct.

The claims came from former employee Janel Grant, who has filed a federal lawsuit against McMahon. Some of the accusations include being pressured into a sexual relationship, sharing of her explicit photos, and being pressured into sexual demands. McMahon has refuted these claims, stating his departure from CEO is one out of respect for the company.

“I stand by my prior statement that Ms. Grant’s lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and is a vindictive distortion of the truth,” stated McMahon.

Vince’s’ daughter Stephanie McMahon is slated to fill the role of CEO as Vince departs.

NEWS: WORLD JUNIOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Unfortunately, the wrestling world isn’t the only sports scene seeing allegations, as 5 junior hockey players face sexual assault charges.

The players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have been given until next week to surrender to London police. So far, Alex Formenton has been the first to come forward and turn himself in.

The allegations come from a young woman only identified as “e.m.” who claims she was nonconsensually assaulted by the 5 in a hotel room after a hockey related event.
The question of consent remains the biggest factor in the case. The remaining four accused are Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, carter hart, and Dillon Dube.

HOCKEY NEWS: NHL ALL STARS TORONTO

On a lighter note, the NHL all-star weekend kicks off February first in Toronto.

It’s being hosted in the Scotiabank arena. The event will pit players against one another in skill-based hockey challenges such as accuracy shooting, speed skating, obstacle courses, and many more.

In addition to NHL players competing, multiple celebrities will be participating in the event as team captains including Justin Bieber, will Arnett, and Michael Buble and Tate McRae.

The all-stars event runs until the third of February with admission starting as low as 174 dollars.

BREAKING NEWS: BILLY JOEL SINGLE

The “piano man” himself Billy Joel is set to release a new single titled “Turn The Lights Back On” come February 1st.

This will be the artists first release of new material since 2007, when he released another single by the name of “All My Life. Billy Joel is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist who began his music career in 1965 at age 16. At the time, he was the pianist for a band that specialized in cover songs of British invasion music.
In addition to being available on music streaming platforms, the single will also be sold on an exclusive 7-inch vinyl.

FLORIDA MAN - T SWIFT SEGUE

In the world of crazy stories, fish in vending machines is something we can all laugh at.

On the flip side however, foreboding development in ai technology have surfaced as Taylor Swift has become the newest target of AI deepfakes.

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