Timothée Chalamet opened up about his experience playing Bob Dylan in the film “A Complete Unknown” during a packed press conference at the Berlin Film Festival. The actor shared that he learned from the folk legend to be wary of savior-like figures and to approach political issues with caution. Chalamet’s interpretation of Dylan’s music, particularly … Read more
The No. 2 Virginia baseball team dropped its season opener to Michigan 5-4 in 11 innings on Friday afternoon. The loss snapped a 24-game winning streak in February, which dated back to Feb. 27, 2021. Reliever Ryan Osinski took the loss despite pitching 3.1 scoreless innings. Starter Jay Woolfolk struck out five but allowed two-run … Read more
Two Michigan children have died from the flu, according to the state’s health department. The deaths occurred in Wayne and Genesee counties and were caused by the seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) virus. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, at least 57 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported nationwide. The latest fatalities are a tragic … Read more
A senior United Nations peacekeeper was injured after his convoy came under attack in Beirut, Lebanon. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that one of its vehicles was set on fire during the incident, which also left several people dead. The attack occurred as the UN convoy was traveling to the airport when … Read more
GameStop’s shares surged in extended trading on Thursday after a report that the video game retailer is considering investing in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. The company is weighing whether holding alternative asset classes like bitcoin could be beneficial for its business. CEO Ryan Cohen, who joined the board in 2021 and became CEO in 2023, posted … Read more
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off thousands of employees starting next week, according to a report by Bloomberg. This move could strain the tax agency’s resources during the critical tax-filing period. Probationary employees, who are relatively new to their roles and lack full civil service job protections, will be among … Read more
Germany will hold a snap national election on February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition. The current polls show the CDU/CSU leading by 8 points over the AfD. The far-right AfD has gained 4.7 points since June 2024, while the SPD have lost 12.0 points and are now in third place. … Read more
A measles outbreak in Texas’ South Plains region continues to spread, with 48 cases identified in the last three weeks. The majority of these cases are concentrated in Gaines County, but other counties including Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum have also reported cases. The virus is highly contagious, and more cases are expected due to its … Read more
The German election on February 23rd is expected to be a closely contested and decisive vote. With only 40% of Germans saying Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), is suitable for the job, it’s clear that voters are divided. However, with deepening economic issues and heated debates over immigration, many Germans are feeling … Read more
A potentially hazardous asteroid called 2024 YR4 is expected to pass close to Earth on December 22, 2032. According to NASA, the odds of a collision are 2.3%, but this risk is higher than initially thought due to updated calculations. The asteroid, measuring 130-300 feet across, poses no existential threat but has the potential for … Read more