Heavy rains in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul have led to devastating floods, with the death toll climbing to at least 78, local authorities reported on Sunday. Over 115,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, highlighting the urgent need for rescue and recovery efforts.

Sunday night was a rollercoaster for Cumberland's own Julia Gagnon as she bid farewell to "American Idol." After a riveting performance of “Roam” by the B-52s and a soulful rendition of Adele's “Set Fire to the Rain,” Julia didn't make the cut to the final five.

Yo, mark your calendars 'cause it's going down on Monday – the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing off against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference showdown. Game starts at 10 p.m. ET, so grab your snacks and get comfy for this epic showdown at Ball Arena. And guess what? Minnesota's already up 1-0 in the series after taking down the Nuggets 106-99 in the opener, and it was lit!

The Dallas Stars pulled off an exhilarating win against the reigning Stanley Cup champs, the Vegas Golden Knights, in a nail-biting Game 7 showdown. Radek Faksa, back from an injury, clinched the victory with a stunning backhander early in the third period, sealing a 2-1 win for the Stars. Faksa, speaking after the game, expressed his relief and joy, calling it the biggest goal of his career. His promise to his son to score a goal that night made the moment even sweeter.

The race at Kansas Speedway was a nail-biter from start to finish. Kyle Larson, in the No. 5 car, put on a show on the final lap, going head-to-head with Chris Buescher. The two were door-to-door, banging and bumping all the way to the checkered flag. Larson's team was on the edge of their seats, but it wasn't until he hit Turn 3 on the cool-down lap that he saw his spotter, Tyler Monn, dancing with joy high above the track.

The Lakers are on the hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham. It's not just about finding someone to lead the team on the court; it's about finding the right fit for the players and the organization. With six coaches in the past 13 seasons, it's clear that this is no easy task.

Panamanians were in anticipation to know who would clinch the title of their next president, as the election buzzed with drama surrounding the former president, even though he wasn't running. Despite the scorching sun over the usually laid-back Central American nation, voters queued up outside polling stations, eager for change after months of political chaos and protests. The promises of economic growth and tougher immigration policies were weighed against a backdrop of corruption scandals.

In a recent incident near the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Hamas's armed wing claimed responsibility for an attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, which Israel says resulted in the deaths of three soldiers. Israel's military reported that around ten projectiles were launched from Rafah towards the crossing, prompting its closure to aid trucks heading into Gaza. However, other crossings remained open.

Dua Lipa, the talented singer, recently shared her reflections on a tough moment she faced when the internet turned her dance moves into a meme. The whole thing started after her 2018 BRIT Awards performance of "New Rules" hit YouTube. Some viewer left a cheeky comment saying, “I love her lack of energy, go girl give us nothing!” and boom, a viral meme was born. Fans started using it to describe any low-energy performances they came across. But unfortunately, the meme stuck around longer than Dua had hoped, especially when clips of her doing an intense hip swivel surfaced online.

Hey y'all, so, listen up. The crew behind Prime Video's "Gen V" just laid down the law: Chance Perdomo's role won't be up for grabs after his sudden passing.

Kendrick Lamar just dropped another fiery diss track aimed straight at his hip-hop rival Drake, and it's causing quite the stir among fans. Titled "Not Like Us," the song doesn't hold back, taking shots at Drake's recent controversies and even calling out some of his industry buddies.

So, the Celtics had to wait a bit to figure out their next playoff opponent, and turns out it's the Cleveland Cavaliers. They had a tough series with the Orlando Magic but came out on top. It’s going to be an exciting matchup. Before the playoffs even started, people were saying the Celtics lucked out being on the same side of the bracket as Cleveland and Orlando because both teams showed some weaknesses. The Magic struggled to score consistently, and the Cavs had trouble winning on the road.

The New York Rangers came out swinging after a week-long break, and boy, did they make it count! Mika Zibanejad was on fire, bagging two goals and an assist, while Artemi Panarin joined the party with another score. That combo led the Rangers to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their second-round series.