A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan
For the biggest televised event of the year, brands pay a fortune for a chance to show their products to millions. The 2026 Super Bowl cost between $7 million and $10 million for a single commercial spot, but the real question is how much the famous faces in those spots earned. Industry experts
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
MegaETH, a new high‑speed blockchain, went live on its mainnet last Monday. The network claims to process over 100, 000 transactions a second, aiming to make crypto apps feel as quick as everyday web sites. In contrast, Ethereum currently handles fewer than 30 transactions per second. The launch fo
BitMine Immersion Technologies, a company that manages crypto assets for its own use and for others, added a large amount of Ethereum last week. They bought 40, 613 ETH during a market slump, pushing their total holdings over 4. 3 million tokens. At today’s prices that adds about $8. 8 billion to th
The halftime performance at the big football game was a star‑packed event. Fans saw Bad Bunny lead the show, while Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Ricky Martin also took the stage. The crowd cheered as each performer added their own flair, turning the event into a musical showcase that crossed genres and c
Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic
The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The
Transocean is set to acquire the offshore drilling firm Valaris for about $5. 8 billion, a deal that will expand the combined company’s fleet to 73 rigs worldwide. The purchase comes at a time when oilfield services are looking for ways to cope with tighter budgets and higher operating costs. The t
A new thriller is in the works, starring Catherine Zeta‑Jones as a strange marriage counselor. Her character pushes a couple’s fragile relationship into peril during a weekend at a house in Natchez, Mississippi. The film is directed by Tate Taylor, known for movies like “Ma” and “The Girl on t
