Jon M. Chu has signed on to direct a live-action adaptation of Mattel’s iconic toy car brand Hot Wheels. The film is set for release in November, with the back half of the two-part musical Wicked also coming out around the same time. Chu will be working alongside writer-director duo Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a crisis as it struggles to retain experienced staff, with many employees feeling demoralized by increasing political involvement in regulatory decisions and bureaucratic cuts. Since the April 1 layoffs that saw 3,500 employees leave, the agency has continued to experience high turnover rates. A government-wide hiring freeze … Read more
Belgian rider Tim Merlier won stage three of the Tour de France, but his victory was overshadowed by a series of crashes that removed top sprinter Jasper Philipsen from the race. The crash occurred 60km from the finish line after French rider Bryan Coquard intentionally crashed into Philipsen’s path, causing him to abandon. Merlier’s own … Read more
Gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods of Peru for extortion. In one Roman Catholic elementary school on the outskirts of Lima, administrators received messages from gangsters demanding payment between $14,000 and $28,000. The demands are part of a broader crime wave in Peru that has gained traction during the COVID pandemic. The country’s poor … Read more
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Anoka and Carver counties in Minnesota. According to Monte Ebbesen, Metropolitan Mosquito Control District public affairs assistant, the detection is not alarming as it’s the peak season for the virus. The district’s Integrated Pest Management Program aims to treat water-holding areas at the larval stage and … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, prompting some safe-haven interest in gold. However, the stronger US dollar continues to pressure the metal. Spot gold recovered from earlier losses, closing at $3,332.62 an ounce, down 0.1%. The tariffs, set to take effect on August 1, sparked … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a crucial tool in personnel decisions, including hiring, promotions, raises, and terminations. A recent study by Resume Builder surveyed 1,342 US managers, revealing that nearly all of them are using AI to make various decisions impacting employees. Most managers use AI for daily tasks such as training materials, employee development … Read more
The Times of Israel, a prominent online news source, experienced technical difficulties on Wednesday. The issue occurred when users attempted to access the website, prompting the platform to prompt users to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. The cause of the technical glitch is currently unknown, but it appears to be a minor issue that … Read more
A man set fire to a synagogue’s door in East Melbourne on Friday night, while a group of protesters stormed an Israeli restaurant nearby. The incidents are part of a wave of antisemitic attacks in Australian cities. The attack occurred at 8pm local time when about 20 people were having Shabbat dinner at the synagogue. … Read more
The United States has seen a significant increase in measles cases this year, with over 1,277 confirmed cases reported as of mid-2025. This milestone surpasses the previous record set in 2019, when there were 1,274 cases. Experts warn that many cases are going unreported, and the actual number is likely to be much higher. The … Read more