British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault following an 18-month investigation into four women’s allegations of non-consensual sex. The accusations date back to between 1999 and 2005 and involve three incidents in London and one in Bournemouth. Brand, 50, denies any wrongdoing, saying he has “never engaged in … Read more
Josh Emmett will return from a 15-month layoff to face rising contender Lerone Murphy in the featherweight main event at UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday. Emmett, who is 40 years old, last fought in December 2023, and produced one of the most devastating finishes in his career, beating … Read more
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has spoken fondly of his longtime friendship with Michael Poll, the manager of the UW-Milwaukee basketball team. Poll, who met Pearl in 2001 when he was working as a table cleaner at UWM’s athletic department, credits Pearl with giving him his start in coaching. Pearl, who has been instrumental in … Read more
The US is setting the stage for a long-term measles resurgence due to the Trump administration’s recent actions, experts warn. The administration’s decision to dismantle international public health safeguards, cut funding from local health departments, and legitimize health misinformation has made it increasingly likely for large multistate outbreaks to occur. According to Dr. Thomas R. … Read more
The latest tariffs announced by President Trump will have a profound impact on everyday life. According to Dr. Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan, these tariffs may be 50 times more painful than those instituted during Mr. Trump’s first term. The effects will not only be felt in … Read more
Julia Roberts, 57, and her husband Danny Moder, 56, joined their youngest son Henry, 17, to support friend George Clooney in his new Broadway show. At the Winter Garden Theatre, Julia wore a long black coat with matching heels and signature curls, while Danny sported a black sweater with brown pants. George, 63, played Edward … Read more
The global oil market has taken a drastic turn as prices plummeted by 13% over two days, triggered by President Trump’s tariffs and OPEC+ production boost. This sudden shift is casting doubt on the US plan to increase fossil fuel output and achieve energy dominance. The sell-off will ease energy costs in Europe but also … Read more
The wait is almost over! My Nintendo Store has announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 system, exclusively for eligible Nintendo Account holders in the U.S. and Canada. To register your interest, simply sign in to your Nintendo Account and select “Register my interest” on the My Nintendo … Read more
Global brokerages have significantly increased their recession odds, citing the impact of tariffs on business confidence and global growth. J.P. Morgan now sees a 60% chance of a U.S. and global recession by year-end, up from its previous estimate of 40%. Other major brokerages, including S&P Global, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank, have also raised … Read more
Midjourney has released its first new model in a while, dubbed V7, which is now available in alpha to users. The update focuses on two key areas of improvement: image quality and tools. In terms of images, V7 promises better coherence and consistency across hands, fingers, bodies, and various objects. It also introduces more detailed … Read more