The Berlinale has launched a defence for its jury after early criticism sparked by comments made at the opening press conference. The festival’s spokesperson highlighted that some remarks were taken out of context and urged a fair view of the artists involved. The core issue centres on the role o
The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S
The United Arab Emirates poured half a billion dollars into the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture after he was re‑elected in 2024. That funding is just the beginning of a series of deals that many say cross ethical lines in American politics. The UAE’s investment came with a twist: the Tru
The world of music is getting a new helper: computer‑made tunes. These tracks can help people heal, let artists tweak their work, and spark fresh ideas. But when machines start filling the air with songs that look almost like real music, it becomes hard for teachers, fans and creators to know what i
BYU stands out among big‑school programs because it keeps athletes away from the usual campus distractions. The school follows a strict honor code that bans alcohol, drugs and tobacco, and it does not encourage the kind of partying seen at many other universities. Egor Demin, a 18‑year‑old from Rus
Bormio, Italy, hosted a surprise that shook the Winter Games. A Brazilian skier, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, won gold in men’s giant slalom, becoming the first South American to medal at a Winter Olympics. His win redefines what athletes from Brazil can achieve, a country famous for football and sunny
President Trump fired back at Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny after the singer’s Super Bowl halftime show, calling it a “slap in the face” and saying nobody understood the Spanish lyrics. The comment shocked many Republican Latino strategists who worry that such remarks could turn a key part of Trump’s
The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p
The Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Rucho v. Common Cause removed federal courts from judging partisan gerrymandering, a move that has set the stage for new maps that favor one party over another. States now redraw districts with a focus on political advantage, and the courts have largely steppe
Chicago celebrates love with a bright sports highlight. An American skier got engaged after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games, while ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver. The U. S. team also saw Lindsey Vonn crash and miss the Games, but Jordan Stolz won gold in speedskati
