John Lithgow, a six-time Emmy winner, is in final negotiations to play the iconic character of Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s high-profile series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. The show, created by writer/showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Mylod, aims to run over a decade. Lithgow will be joined by a talented … Read more
Scarlett Johansson has spoken out about the dangers of “misuse of AI” following a deepfake video that purportedly showed her and other Jewish celebrities expressing antisemitic views towards Kanye West. The actress, who is Jewish herself, condemned the video as she had no tolerance for hate speech. However, Johansson also expressed concern about the potential … Read more
US President’s comments on Russia’s annexed territory raise eyebrows. Contrary to the 2014 stance that Crimea belongs to Ukraine, the Biden administration now appears willing to accept some Russian control. The Washington Post described a potential peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv last month: a neutral, demilitarized Ukraine outside of NATO, with Russia keeping its … Read more
Several key stories emerged in the world of football yesterday. The highly anticipated Merseyside derby saw controversy surrounding a red card incident, as slot could potentially still face Wolves despite the offense. Both Liverpool and Everton condemned Doucoure for racist abuse. Injury news, Arsenal announced that Havertz would be out for the entire season after … Read more
A Tri-State family is seeking alternative care for their 12-year-old daughter, Adaline, after being denied a heart transplant at Cincinnati Children’s due to her vaccination status. Adaline has Ebstein’s anomaly and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, two serious heart conditions that require the transplant. The Deals, who adopted Adaline from China, have chosen not to vaccinate their children … Read more
A contagious bird flu is circulating widely among wild bird populations in Michigan, with over 300 dead birds discovered in five counties. The virus, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has been found in geese and other waterfowl, causing significant mortality. Preliminary testing suggests the virus is responsible for the die-offs, which include Canada … Read more
The 67th annual Star Awards celebration showcases the world’s finest hotels, restaurants, and spas. This year, Forbes Travel Guide honored top honors to Macau’s luxury resorts, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, Montana’s RiverView Ranch, and several US destinations, including Southern California’s Ojai Valley Inn. Top Luxury Hotels Include: * Macau: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Carlton Cannes, … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has confirmed that the weight loss medication semaglutide, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, can help reduce cravings for alcohol in adults with symptoms of alcohol use disorder. The findings suggest that weekly injections of semaglutide can lead to significant reductions in alcohol consumption, drinking frequency, and heavy … Read more
Adobe has released patches to address at least 45 documented vulnerabilities across its products, including critical bugs in Commerce, InDesign, and Photoshop. The software giant warns that these flaws can lead to remote code execution, security feature bypass, and privilege escalation. The most severe issues are found in Adobe Commerce, where a large batch of … Read more
A 50-50 chance of an eruption is looming over Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska, sparking concerns from scientists. Ten months of unrest at the mountain has increased seismic activity, with earthquakes migrating to a new area near a side vent called Crater Peak. This vent last erupted in 1992 and produced massive ash columns. The … Read more