George Wendt, the beloved American actor best known for his iconic role as Norm Peterson in the popular sitcom Cheers, has passed away at the age of 76. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Wendt appeared in all 275 episodes of Cheers and became a household name through his witty character’s signature phrase “Norm!” and hilarious antics. … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined his conditions for ending the war in Gaza, amid international pressure and strained ties with the US. In his first press conference since December, Netanyahu stated that he will end the war if Hamas lays down its arms, steps down from power, returns all hostages, and allows for … Read more
China has threatened to impose sanctions on companies that comply with US restrictions on its homegrown technology, citing a violation of international trade law. The Chinese Commerce Ministry claimed the US industry guidance aimed to “ban Chinese advanced-computing chips globally”. Beijing criticized Washington for targeting Huawei, a state-linked enterprise leading China’s high-end semiconductor research and … Read more
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun, the largest holder of President Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin, has been invited to a private dinner at the president’s D.C.-area golf club. Sun, who owns about 1.4 million tokens worth around $19 million, announced his attendance on X, describing himself as the president’s “TOP fan.” The dinner is part of an … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has announced its debut award, the Protector of the Year, to recognize the league’s best offensive lineman in 2025. A panel consisting of former standout NFL linemen will determine the winner. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent credited Dion Dawkins from Buffalo for his role in introducing this idea, stating … Read more
A new bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to another asset, is set to be voted on in the Senate. If passed, the legislation could turbocharge the industry and drive wider adoption of dollar-linked stablecoins. Analysts predict this could strengthen the US dollar and increase cryptocurrencies’ role in the broader financial … Read more
Apple has approved Epic Games’ Fortnite, ending a five-year ban from the US App Store. The game was removed in 2020 after Epic updated its payment system, allowing users to make purchases directly without Apple’s commission fees. A judge ruled last month that Apple couldn’t charge commissions on app links for payments and must allow … Read more
Comedy legend George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on ‘Cheers,’ reunited with his co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson before his death at 76. In August last year, Wendt appeared on the podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” alongside Danson and Harrelson. Wendt recalled how he landed the iconic role of … Read more
Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top winger, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 28-year-old has played his entire nine-year career with the team after being drafted fourth overall in 2015. Despite being a fan favorite and one of the league’s best playmaking forwards, Marner remained noncommittal about staying … Read more
A centuries-old tourist site in eastern China’s Anhui province was thrown into chaos when hundreds of roof tiles came loose and crashed to the ground, causing a huge dust cloud. The Fengyang Drum Tower, built in 1375, is one of China’s largest such towers and a major attraction. The collapse occurred just a year after … Read more