Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey’s Steamy Red-Carpet Kiss

Actress Scarlett Johansson was spotted sharing a romantic kiss with her co-star Jonathan Bailey on the green carpet at the ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ premiere in London. The kiss, which was captured by paparazzi, has generated buzz due to the pairing of an out gay actor and his straight female co-star. Bailey, who takes over the … Read more

Diddy’s Trial Put On Hold Amid Juror Drama

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial has been temporarily halted after a juror became ill, forcing the court to consider whether the juror will be excused for an extended period. The judge has asked the deputy to confirm the juror’s condition, but believes it may have been a sudden issue. The trial had already faced … Read more

Oracle Cofounder Larry Ellison Jumps to Second-Richest Spot

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has surged to the number two spot in Forbes’ billionaire rankings list after his cloud-computing business’s stocks skyrocketed, catapulting him past Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. His net worth now stands at $250.9 billion, just shy of Elon Musk’s $405.8 billion fortune. Ellison’s wealth swelled by over $40 billion in a … Read more

Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Cancels Hundreds of Flights to Bali

A volcano in Indonesia has erupted, sending a massive ash cloud over 6 miles into the sky and disrupting hundreds of flights to and from Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki’s eruption on Tuesday prompted officials to issue the country’s highest alert, urging tourists to stay away. The volcano’s hot ash column was spotted as far … Read more

LeBron James Criticizes “Ring Culture” in NBA

LeBron James has criticized the discourse around “ring culture” in the NBA, saying a championship is a team accomplishment. He pushed back on the idea that individual greatness is measured by how many championships a player wins. James, a four-time NBA MVP and leading career scorer, has won four championships and reached the NBA Finals … Read more

Rare Exoplanet Discovered 3,200 Light-Years from Earth

Astronomers have discovered a rare exoplanet on the edge of the Milky Way galaxy. The planet, named AT2021uey b, is a gas giant that orbits an M dwarf star about 3,200 light-years away from Earth. Researchers used gravitational microlensing to locate the planet, which was a “rare phenomenon” in only three documented cases. The exoplanet’s … Read more

NIH Funding Cuts Threaten Kentucky’s Cancer Research Progress

Kentucky has made significant strides in fighting cancer, with late-stage lung cancer rates declining at twice the national average since 2013. The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, a leading comprehensive cancer center, has played a crucial role in this progress. However, proposed NIH funding cuts pose a threat to this momentum. The National Institutes … Read more

Bad Bunny Shelves US Tour Amid Global Appeal

Bad Bunny, a global superstar, has decided not to tour the US or create concert movies, citing its diminishing importance in his career despite having a massive following in the country. His 2022 album Un Verano Sin Ti was the most-streamed on Spotify, and he became the first non-English artist to top the platform’s most-streamed … Read more

US Retail Sales Fall Sharply Amid Tariff-Driven Spending Frenzy

Americans are experiencing a spending slowdown as they cope with uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs. In May, retail sales dropped 0.9% from the previous month, the steepest decline since January and worse than economists’ expectations. The decline was largely driven by plummeting car sales, which fell 3.5% in May. Excluding auto purchases, retail sales were … Read more