The rare and endangered “corpse flower” has finally bloomed in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, captivating thousands of people online. The titan arum plant, also known as Amorphophallus titanum, blooms only once every few years for 24 hours and releases a strong, putrid smell. The plant’s long wait to unfurl has generated jokes and unique lingo … Read more
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and Jeep brands, is planning to reopen its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, according to an email sent to employees by Antonio Filosa, North American chief operating officer. The plan aims to bring back over 1,500 UAW (United Auto Workers) employees. The new mid-size pickup truck production will be … Read more
Film legend David Lynch has left a lasting impact on Burbank, where fans have gathered outside his favorite diner, Bob’s Big Boy, to pay tribute. Hundreds of mourners have made the pilgrimage in the past week, inspired by Lynch’s iconic films like “Twin Peaks,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Mulholland Drive.” The crowd has been leaving a … Read more
Colombia’s government has reactivated arrest orders for top leaders of the National Liberation Army (ELN), accused of deadly violence in a cocaine turf war with dissident guerrillas from another armed group. The move comes as at least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Colombia’s Catatumbo region over the past week. The ELN, … Read more
A devastating fire at a ski resort in Turkey’s Grand Kartal Hotel has claimed the lives of at least 79 people, leaving families, officials, and survivors reeling with grief and outrage. The blaze broke out on Tuesday morning, trapping dozens of guests and workers inside the 12-story lodge. Reports indicated that multiple survivors had no … Read more
A recent discovery of two dead Canada geese on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus has raised concerns about a bird flu outbreak in western Massachusetts. The geese tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, a virus that has already claimed nearly 20 million egg-laying chickens in the US. This … Read more
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, accusing him of defamation over his comments about the power couple’s alleged sexual harassment claims. The two accused Baldoni’s lawyer of making “inflammatory written statements” and leaking information to the press. Lively and Reynolds claim that Freedman’s team released raw … Read more
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim that Europe lags behind the US in aid for Ukraine, insisting that the bloc must have a seat at the table during peace talks. According to Kallas, Europe is actually the largest contributor to Ukraine, with over 134 billion … Read more
The 41st edition of the Sundance Film Festival began on Thursday in Park City, Utah, as the entertainment industry gathers to discover new films and discuss timely topics. This year’s lineup features a mix of drama, comedy, horror, and documentaries, including several films about trans rights. Timely films include “Free Leonard Peltier,” which premieres just … Read more
Brian McCourt, the entrepreneur behind a proposed bid for TikTok, claims he has secured $20 billion in commitments from major investors. However, the identities of these investors remain unknown. McCourt believes that this diverse group of investors includes prominent private equity firms, large family offices, and alternative asset managers. He also suggests that existing ByteDance … Read more