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Occurred on September 11, 2025 / Odessa, Ukraine Info from Licensor: "During my short vacation from the frontlines, I, together with my family, visited a beautiful show at an aquapark." ...

If your idea of Los Angeles includes an endless parade of vapid, self-centered, superficial twentysomethings whose ambitions ...

Agatha Christie wrote over 60 detective novels, of which dozens have been adapted into films over the years. These are the ...

An obsessed table-tennis player (“Marty Supreme”) and musicians in a Neil Diamond tribute band (“Song Sung Blue”) are among ...

Starring in Rachel Sennott ’s hot and messy new series, I Love LA, Josh Hutcherson finds himself at the centre of ...

To say Deliver Me From Nowhere isn’t for everybody is to exaggerate its actual appeal. The Bruce Springsteen biopic isn’t even for all Springsteen fans. But aging dudes with daddy issues, which could ...

For 91 years, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has been the heartbeat of the local community. The chamber is split into three ...

Millions of Americans have experienced foul car odors from dirty air filters. Cabin air filters are affordable and easy to replace with the right guidance. Change your cabin air filter before cranking ...

ODESSA, Texas — Editor’s note: The original article stated that Vela would receive a full year’s severance. He will actually receive four months. City Manager David Vela has submitted his resignation ...

For many of us, stepping away from the chaos of daily life can feel like a true gift. Picture a day without notifications, emails, or endless scrolling, just the quiet hum of nature, crystal-clear ...