Legendary Soul Singer Brenton Wood Dies at 83

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

Yellowstone Volcano Study Finds No Imminent Threats

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

Markus ‘Notch’ Persson Teases Potential Minecraft 2 Project

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

Nicole Kidman Honors Late Mother with Palm Springs Film Award

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 Defends Hospital Raid Amid UN Rights Chief’s Criticism

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

China Sees Rise in Flu-Like Illnesses, With HMPV Leading the Pack

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

Nikki Glaser to Avoid Jokes About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni at Golden Globes

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

Google Chrome Extensions Targeted in Data Theft Campaign

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