Former Detroit Pistons star and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is reportedly a “serious frontrunner” to become the New Orleans Pelicans’ head of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This move comes after the team fired David Griffin following a disappointing 21-61 season. Dumars has previously led the Pistons’ basketball operations for 14 years, … Read more
Katy Perry’s recent trip to space aboard a Blue Origin rocket was expected to be an inspiring moment for women in STEM, but the reality was far from it. The 11-minute flight, which included other celebrities like Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, ended up being more cringeworthy than historic. The livestream of the event showed … Read more
The Social Security Administration is set to implement new anti-fraud measures on Monday, which have raised concerns among beneficiaries and advocates about accessibility and confusion. The agency will conduct an identity verification check on all phone applications for benefits and flag claims that could be fraudulent. Those flagged must verify their identity in person. To … Read more
Cate Blanchett has made headlines before, but this time it’s not just about her acting skills that have people talking. During an interview with Radio Times promoting her new BBC radio drama, The Fever, she revealed that she’s decided to “give up” acting and is eager to explore other passions. Despite being a two-time Oscar-winning … Read more
Top NFL prospect Tyler Warren has declined an invitation to attend the draft in Green Bay. Instead, he chose to be with his family, particularly his grandparents. The 17 players who received invitations are now waiting for their chance to hear from teams. Warren is expected to be a first-round pick and could potentially join … Read more
Google has filed a pre-hearing brief arguing that the Justice Department’s proposal to break off key parts of the tech giant, such as its Chrome browser and Android services, is anticompetitive and would harm consumers. The company claims that the proposed remedies would imperil browser developers, jeopardize customer security, and impede innovation. In a response … Read more
The American Geriatrics Society and other medical organizations have revised diabetes guidelines for older adults, suggesting that a lower target hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level may be more beneficial. Ora Larson, an 85-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes, was treated aggressively for years but experienced frequent hypoglycemic episodes, prompting her to reevaluate her treatment plan. According … Read more
Andrew Tate, a 38-year-old internet personality, is set to face a UK civil trial in 2027 over allegations of physical and sexual abuse by four women. The claimants, who remain anonymous, allege that Tate subjected them to violence between 2013 and 2015, with some reports suggesting he used coercive control tactics. Two of the alleged … Read more
A Moscow court has convicted four former journalists – Antonina Favorskaya, Konstantin Gabov, Sergey Karelin, and Artyom Kriger – of extremism, sentencing them to 5.5 years in prison. The conviction is linked to their coverage of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), founded by Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. The journalists denied the charges, stating they only … Read more
Julianne Moore is set to star alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Paul Giamatti, and Halle Bailey in an untitled musical comedy that has added several new cast members. The film, which started production in April, also features Eldar Isgandarov, Bonnie Milligan, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper, and Maulik Pancholy. Moore plays a shy woman who unexpectedly lands a … Read more