A massive Israeli operation on occupied Palestinian territories has left nearly 40,000 people homeless since January. The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned that the situation is “escalating at an alarming rate” due to repeated and destructive operations by Israeli forces. The operation, which began on January 21 in Jenin, has expanded to … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as head of the Department of Health and Human Services has raised concerns among pediatricians, who may face difficult conversations with patients about the safety of routine childhood vaccinations. According to Dr. Mobeen Rathore, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, a decline in vaccination rates could … Read more
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained after waving Palestinian and Sudanese flags during the performance, leading to a lifetime ban from NFL events. The individual, who has not been identified, was part of the 400-member field cast and had hidden the flag on themselves before the show began. The protest … Read more
Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2,” which tells a story loosely based on Chinese mythology and folklore, has become the highest-grossing movie ever in China with over $1 billion in ticket sales. The film’s success is another sign that Chinese audiences are choosing domestic movies over Hollywood blockbusters. The movie follows the reincarnation of a … Read more
Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sale has kicked off, offering significant discounts on various products, including popular Apple devices. The retailer is currently offering record-low prices on several models, including the 10th generation iPad, iPad mini 7, M2 iPad Air, and M4 iPad Pro. One of the biggest categories getting discounted is Apple iPads, with Best … Read more
At least 51 people were killed and 20 more seriously injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in Guatemala City on Monday. The bus veered off the highway before falling into the ravine, with photos showing it upside-down at the scene. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has pledged support for those affected, saying his country’s … Read more
Taylor Swift faced a chorus of boos from Philadelphia Eagles fans during Super Bowl LIX, but received support from tennis legend Serena Williams and a surprise appearance by President Donald Trump. The pop star appeared stunned by the negative reaction as the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Despite her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s four … Read more
The Catholic Church has launched a humanitarian effort in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst an escalating crisis that has claimed over 3,000 lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. CAFOD, in partnership with Caritas Goma and the Anglican Church, is providing emergency aid, including food and non-food items. Bernard Balibuno, CAFOD’s Country Director in … Read more
Ne Zha 2 has shattered records as the highest-grossing film in a single market of all time. The animated adventure earned $960.5 million in its domestic release, surpassing Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens in 2015. Chinese box office tracker Maoyan projects that Ne Zha 2 will reach $1.48 billion. The film, released … Read more
The stock market saw significant gains today, with Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Nvidia (NVDA) leading the charge. The Nasdaq index outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while steel stocks surged over 5% as a group. Nvidia’s stock rallied to a critical level, driven by its partnership with Tesla for self-driving electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Fed Chairman … Read more