Hidden Antarctic Ocean Teeming with Life Found Under Ice

An expedition crew aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel stumbled upon a surprising discovery when an iceberg the size of Chicago broke off from Antarctica’s George VI Ice Shelf. The team had expected a barren sea floor, far beyond the reach of sunlight, but instead found a lush and diverse marine ecosystem teeming with life. … Read more

Thousands Protest in Istanbul Over Mayor’s Arrest

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned authorities would crack down on “street terror” as thousands of protesters joined a march in Istanbul to show support for the city’s arrested mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was arrested on Wednesday over alleged corruption and “terror” links, sparking widespread protests across Istanbul. The opposition CHP party, which was … Read more

Pro-Beijing Paper Urges Li Ka-shing to Cancel Panama Port Sale

A pro-Beijing newspaper, Ta Kung Pao, has urged billionaire Li Ka-shing’s company, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., to abandon its agreement to sell a group of ports on the Panama Canal to BlackRock Inc. The paper claims that this transaction would harm China’s national security and development interests, contravening Hong Kong laws on safeguarding these interests. … Read more

American Dad Loses TBS Home, Future Unknown

TBS will no longer air new episodes of Seth MacFarlane’s animated series American Dad after the current season. The show’s move from FOX in 2014 marked its debut on basic cable, where it has been a strong performer for the network. The decision comes as Warner Bros. Discovery continues to reevaluate its cable networks, including … Read more

US-EU Trade Dispute Threatens $4.5 Billion Wine Import Industry

The threat of massive tariffs on EU wine has already caused some importers to pause shipments. The proposed tariffs, framed as a response to EU whiskey duties, could devastate the US wine industry if they become permanent. Europe recently pushed back its whiskey tariffs by 12 days, emphasizing its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue. … Read more

Samuel L. Jackson Credits Bruce Willis with Career Advice

Samuel L. Jackson credits his late friend Bruce Willis for career advice that helped him achieve stability in Hollywood. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jackson recalled a conversation he had with Willis while shooting “Die Hard With A Vengeance” in 1994. Willis advised Jackson to find a beloved character to fall back on for … Read more

EU Leaders Push for More Defense Spending Amid Rising Tensions

European leaders are calling for increased defense spending amid rising tensions in the region. The European Commission has proposed measures that could bring about €800 billion ($867 billion) in new defense spending, but some leaders want it to go even further. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the EU needs to “seriously discuss” a joint … Read more

Operation Mincemeat Brings Laughs to Broadway

Laughter filled the air on March 20 as New York City’s Broadway welcomed Operation Mincemeat, a musical transfer from its Olivier-winning West End show. The event brought together stars including Dylan Mulvaney, Samuel L. Jackson, and Julie Klausner to celebrate the new production. Based on a true World War II scheme, the musical tells the … Read more