China embarked on Thursday on its first mission to retrieve samples from a nearby asteroid, with the nighttime launch of its Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to make the fast-growing space power the third nation to fetch pristine asteroid rocks. The decade-long mission is the latest in recent space efforts that include landing robots on the moon’s […]
Actor Kit Connor debuted a more mature, well-groomed look in Berlin this week, turning heads at ‘The Sound of Prada.’ Known for his boyish charm in Heartstopper and his performance in Warfare, Connor revealed a grown-up style shift—sporting intentional, sculpted stubble that sharpened his jawline and added sophistication to his appearance. The fine art of […]
Drake has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the artist with the most RIAA Diamond certifications ever — a total of ten. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the news on May 28, announcing that his singles “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had” have now reached Diamond status, joining […]
Motown legend Smokey Robinson has launched a $500 million defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who earlier this month accused him of sexual assault and abuse spanning more than a decade. Filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, the suit alleges that the women – identified in the original filing as Jane Does […]
Comedian John Mulaney followed through on his absurd promise to fight three teenage boys during the finale of his variety-style talk show Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, as originally reported by Bethy Squires for Vulture. Known for blending sketch comedy and satire, the show’s outlandish premise culminated in a staged brawl that delighted fans and […]
In a case that gripped South Africa and sparked nationwide outrage, a high court on Thursday sentenced Racquel “Kelly” Smith to life in prison for trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who vanished in February 2024 from the town of Middelpos, Saldanha Bay. Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis, and their friend Steveno Van Rhyn were […]
In Pakistan, children’s voices are often absent from the policymaking process on child rights, with decisions typically shaped by experts, policymakers, and activists. This adult-centric approach, experts warn, fails to reflect the lived experiences and needs of children, undermining both the relevance and effectiveness of policies intended to protect them. “When policies are designed solely […]
A vast section of glacier collapsed onto the slopes of a southern Swiss mountain on Wednesday, unleashing a torrent of rock, ice and mud that submerged most of the Alpine village of Blatten in the Lötschental valley. Authorities had evacuated the community weeks earlier, yet a 64-year-old man is now missing and rescue operations using […]
The United States has cancelled over $700 million in funding allocated to Moderna Inc. for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine, citing concerns over scientific standards and safety. The decision, which halts a key project targeting the H5N1 avian influenza strain, marks a notable policy reversal in the nation’s pandemic preparedness efforts. The […]
Content creator Landon Nickerson is facing backlash after his fiancée, popular YouTuber Wizard Liz (Lize Dzjabraliova), accused him of infidelity. The couple, who announced their engagement in September 2024 and recently appeared together in a Q&A video, has now seemingly split after Liz shared the news publicly. In an emotional statement, Liz revealed that she […]