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American Idol's Taylor Swift Night featured the Top 7 performing Swift hits as America votes live, narrowing the field to five: Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, Braden Rumfelt, Chris Tungseth, and Keyla Richardson. Brooks and Daniel were eliminated. Nikki Glaser guest-judged as the panel offered praise, and next week’s reunion-themed episode will decide the Top 3 finalists.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 13, Karens Gone Wild, features a chaotic puppet mini-challenge that yields a win for Myki Meeks, a high-energy one-on-one improv with Ru as various Karens, and a shocking bottom-two lip-sync where Nini Coco defeats Jane Don’t, sending Jane home and reshaping the finale lineup amid an tense Untucked mood.
USA Baseball’s hopes to reach the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals are suddenly in jeopardy after an 8-6 loss to Italy. Their fate now rests on Wednesday’s Italy-Mexico result or a favorable tiebreaker: if Italy beats Mexico, USA advances; if Mexico beats Italy and scores at least five runs, USA and Mexico advance; if Mexico wins by four runs or fewer, Italy and Mexico advance and USA is out. Manager Mark DeRosa and Aaron Judge voiced frustration but accepted the situation as they wait and root for the needed outcomes, while Italy’s Michael Lorenzen delivered 4.2 scoreless innings in the upset and Italy’s lineup provided punch. If USA does advance, they’ll play a Friday quarterfinal against Puerto Rico, Canada, or Cuba.
Chile becomes the first country in the Americas and the second globally to be verified by WHO/PAHO as having eliminated leprosy, a milestone achieved after decades of surveillance, prevention, early diagnosis, and universal access to care within a strong, inclusive health system that maintains vigilance against any future cases.
An international review of whether the United States has eliminated measles has been postponed from April to November as U.S. and PAHO officials gather comprehensive data, including genome sequencing, on the 2025 outbreaks; PAHO scrapped the April session and will address the status at its November meeting. The delay is intended to allow thorough, transparent analysis, not signal delays, and the review timeline remains one year from the start of the major 2025 outbreak, even as US measles cases in early 2026 already exceed typical annual totals.
2025 saw the worst U.S. measles year in more than two decades, with 2,242 confirmed cases across 45 states and outbreaks in Utah, Texas, and South Carolina, raising questions about whether the country can maintain its measles-elimination status, as the official designation hinges on CDC review and sustained interruption of endemic transmission.
The Dallas Cowboys have been officially eliminated from the NFL playoffs after the Eagles secured the NFC East title, ending their postseason streak and marking the second consecutive year they miss the playoffs. With three games remaining, new head coach Brian Schottenheimer faces the challenge of improving the team's performance, while star quarterback Dak Prescott plans to play the remaining games regardless of playoff implications.
Andy Richter was eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' after a competitive night that celebrated the show's 20th anniversary, featuring perfect scores, record votes, and performances by returning favorites, with Dylan Efron and Robert Irwin leading the leaderboard.
On the 20th anniversary episode of 'Dancing With The Stars,' four couples received perfect scores, while one couple was eliminated, setting the stage for the upcoming semifinals.
Dancing With the Stars celebrated its 20th anniversary with special performances and perfect scores, featuring guest judge Tom Bergeron returning to the ballroom. The episode included relay dances, with Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas earning immunity and perfect scores, while Andy Richter was eliminated. The competition is nearing its finale with only two weeks remaining.
On 'Dancing with the Stars' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, Danielle Fishel and her partner Pasha Pashkov were eliminated despite a fun and energetic performance, as viewer votes decided the outcome in this celebrity dance competition.
In Week 8 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles led the leaderboard after two dances, with Fishel being eliminated despite her efforts. The episode featured performances to rock and roll classics, team dances, and individual routines, with Whitney Leavitt earning the highest score and immunity.
On Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night in Week 8 of Dancing With The Stars, despite strong performances and team competitions, the show saw a shocking elimination of fan-favorite Danielle Fishel and her partner Pasha Pashkov, highlighting the competitive and unpredictable nature of the season.
In Week 8 of Dancing With The Stars 2025, Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated despite a strong score, highlighting the importance of audience votes alongside judges' scores as the competition narrows toward the finale.
Dancing With the Stars season 34 celebrates Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night with group dances returning, high scores from contestants like Whitney Leavitt and Alix Earle, and updates on injuries and eliminations as the competition nears its finale.