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Harry Potter, the HBO series, set to release in 2027, has begun production and has released the first look of the lovable giant Hagrid.

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

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RiverPark Center is gearing up for its upcoming 2025-26 Broadway season. Oak View Group, which oversees venue management for RiverPark, announced Monday that this year’s slate will feature three ...

Queen Elizabeth II reportedly only ever laughed at one book series in her lifetime - and it inspired a hit Channel 5 ...