Sean Baker’s Anora has taken the lead in the Best Picture category after winning the Producers Guild Award, solidifying its position as a frontrunner for the Academy Awards. The film, which explores themes of identity and choice, had previously been considered a dark horse but gained momentum after being snubbed by the Hollywood Foreign Press … Read more
Marvel Rivals will receive its highly anticipated new heroes, The Thing and Human Torch, on February 21, 2025. These characters will arrive alongside an update for the second half of Season 1, bringing major balance adjustments to enhance gameplay. The release of The Thing and Human Torch marks a significant milestone in Marvel Rivals’ post-launch … Read more
A recent NewsGuard audit found that top 10 artificial intelligence models are significantly more likely to generate false claims in Russian and Chinese than in other languages. When users ask chatbots a question about a news topic in these two languages, they are more likely to get a response containing false claims or propaganda. The … Read more
Salman Rushdie, the author of “The Satanic Verses,” has gone on trial in western New York after being stabbed multiple times by a man wearing a face mask. Hadi Matar, 27, is charged with attempted murder and assault for the attack that left Rushdie blind in one eye. Prosecutors say that Matar appeared to be … Read more
Egypt is hosting an Arab summit on February 27 to discuss the growing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Arab League, led by Hossam Zaki, is mobilizing support from Arab and international partners against US President Donald Trump’s transfer plan. The summit comes amid renewed calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state. The Arab … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize geological dating. A team of researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and the Australian National University has found an unexpected spike in beryllium-10 levels in Pacific seabed samples, dated around 10 million years ago. The discovery was made using a technique called Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS), which … Read more
Scientists have discovered a link between a popular diet trend that could impact the outlook for people with Alzheimer’s disease. According to research, following a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats may help slow down or even reverse the progression of the disease. The study found that consuming a balanced … Read more
Hyatt Hotels has announced its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts for approximately $2.6 billion, including debt. This deal aims to boost the company’s presence in Mexico and the Caribbean. The acquisition gives Hyatt access to 24 high-end, all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. The purchase price represents a 40.5% premium over … Read more
Kanye West is selling a swastika-emblazoned shirt on his website, yeezy.com. The $20 item was listed after the rapper promoted it during a Super Bowl ad and called himself a “Nazi” who loved Adolf Hitler. Critics have condemned the move as antisemitic. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) stated that Mr West’s action further proves his antisemitism, … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance has criticized Europe’s efforts to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that “excessive regulation” could cripple the rapidly growing industry. The comments came during a Paris summit, where Vance made his first major policy speech since becoming vice president last month. The EU aims to standardize its AI Act through guidelines and … Read more