US President Donald Trump’s comments by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have fueled concerns that the US may move away from Europe and align with Russia, potentially granting Vladimir Putin more power. Putin has long sought to expand his influence in Europe, as he did in 2007 when he demanded a … Read more
A Chinese animated comedy film, Ne Zha 2, is poised to become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time. The sequel, which follows the events of the first film, has earned $1.37 billion globally against a budget of just $80 million. It has taken over as the highest-grossing film of 2025 and China’s top non-English … Read more
Hong Kong has launched a naming contest for its two giant panda cubs, “Elder Sister” and “Younger Brother”, ahead of their public debut at Ocean Park on Sunday. The contest aims to give the cubs official names, as fans have been affectionately referring to them as such since their birth in December. According to Paulo … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – The Eagles’ Super Bowl parade on Friday was a special moment for many fans, including Jasin Hoffman, who had been incarcerated since the team’s first Super Bowl win in 2018. Now out of prison, Hoffman watched the game with his family and attended the parade with his son, an experience he described … Read more
Researchers have discovered that brain bleeds, or intracranial hemorrhages, significantly increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. The study, published in Stroke, analyzed data from nearly 15,000 Medicare patients and found a two-fold increase in dementia diagnosis within five years after a brain bleed. The findings suggest that brain bleeds may trigger dementia … Read more
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, February 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff is expected to receive complete rest during his hospitalization, with doctors prescribing absolute rest to aid in his recovery. Despite this, Pope Francis has been preparing a special Angelus … Read more
SNK has announced the full roster of characters for its upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 1 Pass DLC, including longtime staples Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. The roster also features crossover characters Ken Masters from Street Fighter and Mr. Big from Art of Fighting. The Open Beta Test for the game will … Read more
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has warned his players against showing disrespect towards referees after Jude Bellingham’s red card for using an insulting phrase during a match against Osasuna on Saturday. Flick believes both the original and altered phrases are disrespectful, and that arguing with officials is a “weakness” that can lead to negative consequences. Flick … Read more
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing an enzyme that can digest plastics, overcoming one of the biggest challenges in biodegrading synthetic materials. The new enzyme was designed using AI-driven protein design and has the potential to break down ester bonds, a common feature in many plastic polymers. Ester bonds are formed by linking two … Read more
The UK is playing a key role in mediating between the US and European nations as tensions over Ukraine’s future escalate. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the country will continue to push for Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, despite US concerns about defense spending. Reynolds emphasized that the UK can serve as a bridge between the … Read more