Stephen Schwartz, the mastermind behind "Wicked, " made a bold move. He decided not to host a gala at the Kennedy Center. This decision came after changes at the arts center under the Trump administration. Schwartz believes the Kennedy Center is no longer a safe space for free artistic expression.
Theaters got a big surprise when the "Stranger Things" finale hit screens. It brought in about $25 million, which was great news for movie theaters struggling to attract audiences. The show aired on Netflix and in around 600 theaters on New Year's Eve, with extra showings on New Year's Day. Fans co
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha
Mexico faced a significant earthquake recently. The quake, measuring 6. 5 on the Richter scale, struck southern and central Mexico. It caused considerable disruption and sadly, two people lost their lives. The earthquake's epicenter was near San Marcos, a town in the southern state of Guerrero. Thi
Seaweeds are not just tasty snacks or ingredients in cosmetics. They hold a lot of potential for science too. But studying them isn't easy. Scientists face big hurdles when trying to extract RNA, a key molecule for understanding how seaweeds work. This is especially true for the 11 edible seaweed sp
Many people struggle to make ends meet, especially those relying on fixed incomes like Social Security. For some, the monthly check disappears quickly, leaving little for essentials like food. This is a reality for many older adults and low-wage workers who find themselves in a tough spot. They earn
In August 2025, a significant change was made to retirement accounts. An executive order allowed alternative investments like crypto and gold to be included in 401(k) plans. This move had a direct impact on Donald Trump Jr. 's business ventures. By January 2026, Donald Trump Jr. was actively promot
Bitfarms Ltd. , a well-known Bitcoin mining company, made a bold decision to leave Latin America. This move comes as a surprise to many, but it's not entirely unexpected given the challenges in the crypto mining world. Bitcoin mining involves using powerful computers to solve complex math problems a
Investors who bought Six Flags stock after the July 2024 merger with Cedar Fair might want to pay attention. There's a deadline coming up on January 5, 2026, to join a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Six Flags didn't tell the whole truth about its financial situation before the merger. The
In December, Britain's manufacturing sector showed some signs of improvement, but the overall outlook remains uncertain. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing rose to 50. 6, up from 50. 2 in November. However, this was lower than the initial estimate of 51. 2. This increa
