Wes Anderson’s 13th directorial venture, The Phoenician Scheme, brings together an unusually large and talented ensemble cast in its first footage. The espionage thriller follows Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, a dashing millionaire who has survived multiple plane crashes and fathered nine children. Del Toro is joined by Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Benedict Cumberbatch, … Read more
Wall Street strategist Brian Belski is taking a contrarian view to many of his peers. While others are lowering their year-end targets due to President Trump’s tariffs, Belski remains optimistic about the market’s prospects. Belski maintains a 6,700-year end target for the S&P 500, representing a 37% rally from current levels. This outlook is at … Read more
Betty Boop is a cartoon icon known for her distinctive look, personality, and adaptability. Created in the 1930s, she has become a ubiquitous character, symbolizing femininity and flapper culture. However, beyond her recognizable appearance and charming on-screen presence, there is limited information about her background and character development. Over the years, Betty’s image has been … Read more
Clem Burke, the drummer behind Blondie’s chart-topping hits in the 1970s and 1980s, has passed away aged 70 after a private battle with cancer. His bandmates Debbie Harry and Chris Stein paid tribute to him on Instagram, describing him as “the heartbeat of Blondie” whose talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched. Burke was … Read more
The Season 10 finale of Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr. is set to air this week. On Tuesday’s episode, actor Laurence Fishburne discovers the identity of his biological father after decades of searching. In a sneak peek exclusive to TV Insider, Fishburne reacts to finding out who his father was from Gates … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that his forces are operating in Russia’s Belgorod region for the first time. The area has been a frequent target of Ukrainian air attacks, and Moscow reported attacks there in March. Zelenskyy stated that General Oleksandr Syrsky had informed him of Ukrainian presence in both Kursk and Belgorod regions. … Read more
The Times of Israel website is now accessible after a brief outage. To view the site, please enable JavaScript and cookies in your browser settings. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaders-of-france-jordan-egypt-press-trump-on-gaza-ceasefire-as-netanyahu-visits
Heavy downpours caused widespread flooding in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, killing about 30 people and destroying roads and homes. The floodwaters inundated streets, leaving many without access to basic necessities. According to officials, the heavy rains overwhelmed infrastructure, leading to devastating consequences. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/06/flood-congo-democratic-republic-30-dead
A massive iceberg roughly the size of Chicago broke off from an Antarctic glacier in January, revealing a previously hidden ecosystem. A team of international researchers used remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to explore the site and discovered a diverse array of life forms, including anemones, hydroids, corals, and sponges. These species had never been observed … Read more
To verify that I am a human, I need to confirm that you are a real person. The reference ID provided appears to be a random string of characters and does not contain any meaningful information. As a result, I cannot use this method to verify your humanity. However, I can offer an alternative approach. … Read more