Disney+ has released a teaser trailer for the second season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope. The first season received critical acclaim for its gritty aesthetic and complex narrative, which follows Cassian Andor’s transformation from a “revolution-averse” cynic to a key player in the Rebel Alliance. The … Read more
Pope Francis, 88, is resting at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after a 10-day hospitalization for a complex lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency, according to the Vatican. The pope’s condition has been deemed “touch-and-go” due to his age and pre-existing lung disease. Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14th with … Read more
Alec Baldwin lost control when confronted by an ambush comedian on the street over the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The comedian, impersonating Donald Trump, cornered Baldwin while he was loading his belongings into a vehicle. The exchange ended with Baldwin threatening the heckler, saying “If this camera wasn’t here, I’d snap your f—ing … Read more
A 74-year-old former surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, has admitted to committing “despicable acts” and understands the suffering caused to his alleged victims in a French child abuse trial. The trial, which is believed to be the largest child abuse case in French history, accuses Le Scouarnec of abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children under 15 … Read more
A powerful X2.0 solar flare erupted from the Sun’s northwest limb on February 23, 2025, at 19:27 UTC. The flare was part of Active Region 4001 and lasted until 19:34 UTC. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced, but it is unlikely to affect Earth. This solar flare is the strongest so far in 2025, … Read more
Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, is making waves in the entertainment industry after landing a role on HBO’s “The White Lotus” season three. The show’s creator, Mike White, has launched the careers of numerous young actors in the past. Schwarzenegger spoke about his experience on set, saying it was a “really interesting bonding experience” and likened … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after the crew reported seeing haze in the cockpit. The Boeing 717 aircraft, carrying 94 passengers and two pilots, returned to the airport around 9 a.m. after the pilot declared an emergency due to “possible smoke” inside the plane. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s point person on government waste, Elon Musk, renewed his threat to fire federal workers who don’t comply with a demand to justify their jobs, despite the administration saying workers didn’t have to respond. A weekend email from Musk sparked confusion and raised questions about his authority within the administration. Musk appointed … Read more
Microsoft’s decision to cut back on data center spending may have contributed to the recent market sell-off, according to a recent analyst report. The TD Cowen report indicates that Microsoft has cancelled leases in the US and re-allocated its international spend to the US, potentially leading to an oversupply position for the company. Analyst Michael … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has sent a clear message to his counterpart Vladimir Putin that China-Russia relations will not be shaken by Washington’s warming ties with Moscow. In their first phone call since US President Donald Trump’s shift in foreign policy, Xi reiterated that Beijing and Moscow are “good neighbors who cannot be moved away” … Read more