Comedy legend Robin Williams brought kindness and humanity to every role, even behind the scenes. More than 10 years after his death, stories of his generosity continue to emerge from his co-stars. For Matthew Lawrence, who played Chris Hillard in the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire, Williams’ off-screen guidance was invaluable. Lawrence, then 13, recalls that … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has visited Tehran before a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran on Iran’s nuclear programme. The meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two countries, with President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening to bomb Iran if it does not reach an agreement. Prince Khalid met several … Read more
Karla Sofía Gascón, 53, has won her first major role since the controversy surrounding her past social media posts. According to Variety, she will star alongside Vincent Gallo in a movie titled The Life Lift. In the film, Gascón plays a psychiatrist who embodies both good and evil. Galcón will play a character named Gabriel, … Read more
Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez and pitcher Jorge López have been suspended by Major League Baseball after intentionally throwing at Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen during Wednesday’s game. Martinez received a one-game suspension, while López was penalized with three games off the field. The incident occurred in the seventh inning of the contest when López … Read more
A stem cell-based therapy developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has shown promising results in treating advanced Parkinson’s disease, according to a phase 1 clinical trial published in Nature. The treatment involves creating nerve cells derived from embryonic stem cells and transplanting them into the brains of patients with Parkinson’s. The injected cells … Read more
A web hosting service has taken action against a user who made an excessive number of requests, blocking their IP address. The incident involved a client with the IP address 37.27.54.14, which triggered a request limit breach. As a result, the user is now unable to access the hosted website or services until further notice. … Read more
Hip-hop superstar Drake is suing Universal Music Group over the performance of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at this year’s Super Bowl, adding it to his defamation lawsuit against the label. In a federal court filing, Drake claims that the song was performed during the 2025 Super Bowl and broadcast to over 133 million people, … Read more
Russia plans to use Glavproduct, a US-owned canned food company seized in October 2024, to supply canned goods to the Russian military, according to internal documents seen by Reuters. Glavproduct is the only US company under Russian state control since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine began. The asset seizure aims to ensure stable production for … Read more
American Express (Amex) has released its earnings report for Q1 2025, revealing a surprising stability despite economic uncertainty. The company’s CEO Stephen Squeri expressed confidence in its projections of 8% to 10% revenue growth and $15-$15.50 per share earnings, citing the resilience of its affluent and younger customer segments. Squeri emphasized that Amex’s fee-based model … Read more
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced significant changes to its injury timeout rules and overtime procedures, aimed at curbing the practice of faking injuries to gain an advantage on the field. Starting this fall, teams will face a penalty if medical personnel enter the field to evaluate an injured player after the ball … Read more