A fundraising page for the family of a well‑known actor who passed away last week has now collected more than one million dollars. The campaign was started by close friends and lists the actor’s wife as the main beneficiary. A generous supporter, a popular actress, is giving $2, 500 each month to
Jordan Stolz, a young American speed skater who grew up skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin, has claimed his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 1000‑meter race at the Milan Cortina Games. The victory came after a tense wait of over ten minutes, as officials checked that his time was indeed the
In the world of mental health, doctors often rely on people telling them how much they drink. This can be tricky because memories and honesty are not always perfect. A new approach uses tiny gadgets that sit on the skin to detect alcohol molecules as they leave the body. The devices read chemical si
In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led the pack during the second morning of Bahrain’s pre‑season test. He clocked a 1m34. 273s lap, beating McLaren’s Lando Norris by four-tenths of a second. Norris set his best time on medium tyres, while Leclerc ran softs throughout the session. The British driver finishe
European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b
After weeks of protests that forced long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina to flee, Bangladesh went to the polls for its first election in years. The day was largely calm, giving voters a chance to test the country’s democratic promise after a period of political unrest. Around 47 % of eligible voters ha
The United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket took off from Cape Canaveral early Thursday, carrying secret Space Force payloads that were meant to reach a geosynchronous orbit. The launch began smoothly, with the twin BE‑4 engines and four solid boosters pushing the vehicle skyward. However, about
The day after a sunny walk, some health news caught attention. First, a top FDA official stopped Moderna’s new flu vaccine from moving forward. He overruled the scientists who had already looked at the data. Some insiders say a change in tone from the company might flip the decision later. Next,
A meeting at the White House that usually brings governors together has turned into a political mess. The event is scheduled for February 20 and usually includes governors from every state, both Democrats and Republicans. President Trump said he sent invitations to all governors except two Dem
