Pete Davidson and John Mulaney once had the awkward job of cushioning the egos of A-list celebrities who bombed on their first shot at hosting Saturday Night Live. During a Netflix comedy panel, Mulaney shared stories from his early days as an SNL writer—back when he was just 25 and fresh out of sta
Coal mining in China has a long history of dangerous accidents, with some of the deadliest occurring in the last 70 years. The most recent tragedy happened in Shanxi province where a gas blast killed at least 90 workers late one night. This event stands out because it's the worst coal mine disaster
Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe
Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that
Spain’s top judges just hit the pause button on a new nationwide sign-up system for holiday flats listed online. The system, pushed through last summer, would have forced every owner to register their property before posting it on sites like Airbnb. But several regions argued the central government
Francesca Lake doesn’t just make clothes—she tells stories through them. Growing up straddling two Jamaican worlds—the quiet Sunday services of church and the wild energy of dancehall—left her with questions about identity. Today, those questions shape her bold, thought-provoking designs. A lot of
A U. S. senator has asked the health secretary to stand against new, looser rules on flavored vaping products. The senator argues that these changes favour large tobacco firms and risk turning more children into nicotine users. The federal drug regulator has recently softened its position on flav
A big Swedish company called Embracer decided to split into two separate public firms. One new firm, Fellowship Entertainment, will own famous video‑game and movie brands like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Tomb Raider. The other firm will keep the rest of Embracer’s businesses. The split aims
A major Japanese game company is facing tough times. Instead of making profits like it used to, it ended up losing money again this year. Sales dropped a lot because fewer new games and extra content were bought by players. The company released a few games in Japan and some other countries, but none
Back in the 1920s, a nurse named Rene Caisse noticed something interesting. A blend she called Essiac tea seemed to help people feel better. The mix includes burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, and rhubarb root. These aren't random herbs—they’ve been used in traditional medicine for centu
