Superman’s highly anticipated reboot has soared to a strong opening weekend, grossing $125 million in the US and $220 million globally. The film, directed by James Gunn, follows the Man of Steel as he battles villainous Lex Luthor. The success is attributed to Gunn’s storytelling and filmmaking approach, which eschews big stars in favor of … Read more
Top Trump administration officials are being urged by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to testify about their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The request comes as the Justice Department closed the case, citing self-inflicted injuries, and President Trump urged his supporters to move on. The controversy has opened a rift within the administration, … Read more
US big banks have released their latest earnings reports, with CEOs expressing optimism about consumer spending despite the ongoing economic uncertainty. According to Jeremy Barnum, JPMorgan Chase CFO, consumers are unlikely to show weakness in the coming months. Jane Fraser, Citigroup CEO, notes that the economy has proven more resilient than expected and private sector … Read more
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has defended his decision to include Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski in the All-Star Game, despite criticism from some quarters. Misiorowski, who has pitched in just five games this season, was selected for the game based on “the excitement that would be generated” and “fan interest,” according to Manfred. Misiorowski’s … Read more
Microsoft is set to cut support for its Windows 10 operating system in approximately three months on October 14, 2025. However, the move has received backlash from users who cite Windows 11’s stringent minimum system requirements and some flawed design elements as a major reason they cannot upgrade. To address concerns, Microsoft announced that it … Read more
Actress Suki Waterhouse has been hospitalized due to a hernia caused by wearing tight pants six months ago. The 33-year-old star, known for her roles in “Daisy Jones & The Six” and “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin”, shared the news on social media and has since been recovering. Waterhouse had worn the tight pants during the … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to a single treatment for multiple incurable diseases, including HIV, Zika, herpes, and RSV. Researchers identified compounds that activate the host’s natural defense pathway, which shuts down protein production when a virus infects cells. This approach targets the integrated stress response pathway, amplifying the body’s response … Read more
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has added to the growing body of evidence that exposure to aluminum-adjuvanted childhood vaccines does not increase the risk of autoimmune, atopic or allergic disorders, or neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism. The study, which analyzed data from over 1.2 million Danish children born between 1997 … Read more
The Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on X after a hacker posted racist and antisemitic messages. A statement by the nonprofit organization revealed that an unknown hacker compromised the account over the weekend, resulting in the posting of hurtful content, including threats against the Jewish community and references to the Jeffrey Epstein … Read more
A new case of measles has been reported in eastern Iowa, linked to Cedar Rapids and other local communities. The Iowa Department of Health & Human Services confirmed the case, which involves an adult fully vaccinated resident with no recent travel history. This is the seventh confirmed measles case in the state, and sixth in … Read more