Brenton Wood, legendary soul singer and author of the 1967 hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died. He was 83 years old. According to his manager, Manny Gallegos, Wood passed away from natural causes while surrounded by family at home. Gallegos revealed that Wood had a final message for fans before his passing: “Catch you … Read more
The Mediterranean diet has held the top spot as the healthiest way to eat for eight years in a row, according to annual rankings from US News & World Report. This eating style, popularized by countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey, earned a 4.8 rating out of 5 for its high nutritional value. The Mediterranean … Read more
Electric vehicle maker Rivian reported its best day ever on Friday after announcing 2024 production and delivery numbers that matched its previous expectations. Shares closed at $16.49 per share, up 24.5%, the largest daily gain since going public in November 2021. In contrast to last year’s decline of 43%, where the company burned through cash … Read more
Scientists have long monitored Yellowstone’s volcanic activity, but a new study suggests that there’s no cause for concern about impending eruptions. The study indicates that the amount of molten material pooled in one area is not sufficient to trigger violent eruptions like those seen in the past. Yellowstone’s unique geology is fueled by a hotspot, … Read more
Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has sparked excitement among fans by hinting at the possibility of a new game in the beloved franchise. In a recent social media post, Notch revealed that he is working on a project that could be considered a spiritual successor to Minecraft. The announcement comes 14 years after Notch released … Read more
Actress Nicole Kidman paid tribute to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, by dedicating her International Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The award recognizes Kidman’s performance in the erotic thriller “Babygirl,” which she also stars in alongside Harris Dickinson and Antonio Banderas. On Friday, January 3, Kidman received the award … Read more
Israel has defended its raid on a Gaza hospital, saying it was triggered by “irrefutable evidence” that militants were using the facility. However, the UN human rights chief called the justification unsubstantiated and vague. The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, said Israel did not provide sufficient evidence to support its claims of militant activity … Read more
A recent uptick in flu-like illnesses in China has officials on high alert, but they have yet to confirm a new outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). According to data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of multiple flu-like illnesses are increasing, with influenza leading the pack. The data shows that 30.2% … Read more
Comedian Nikki Glaser has confirmed she won’t make jokes about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni during her hosting duties at the 82nd annual Golden Globes. Glaser, 40, expressed concerns that any mention of their legal battles would be misinterpreted as taking sides. “I think the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni thing is a hot-button issue,” Glaser said … Read more
Security researchers have warned users of Google Chrome extensions about a major data theft campaign. At least 36 compromised Chrome extensions have been detected, potentially exposing up to 2.6 million end users. The campaign was first discovered in late December when a cybersecurity startup’s extension was hijacked, putting its 400,000 users at risk. The attackers … Read more