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
George Takei, famous for his role on Star Trek, spoke about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ month‑long film series that celebrates space travel in movies. The event started on January 30 and ends February 28, showing titles such as Star Trek IV, The Right Stuff, Solaris, and Interstellar. A
Catherine O’Hara, a beloved comedian known for her roles in popular shows and films, passed away at the age of 71 on January 30. The official death certificate, released by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, states that a pulmonary embolism caused her death. It also records rectal can
A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh
The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f
The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—
Peacock has greenlit a fresh crime drama that will be called Superfakes, and the network has just revealed who will steer its creative vision. The series was signed onto NBCU in January 2025, and now it is clear that Jim McKay, Karena Evans and Andrij Parekh will all take turns behind the camera.
The Kennedy Center is going through a lot right now. First, it got a new name, which not everyone is happy about. Then, the person in charge of putting on shows, Kevin Couch, left his job after just a few days. He didn't say why he quit. The Kennedy Center hasn't said much either. This isn't the fi
Canada is known for its multicultural society. But this diversity can make things tricky when it comes to mental health. Standard suicide risk assessments might not work well for everyone, especially immigrants and refugees. These groups might show signs of suicidal thoughts differently than people
Deep beneath California's north coast, a seismic puzzle is unfolding. Scientists have uncovered hidden fault lines, revealing that the earthquake risk in the region might be much higher than we thought. The Mendocino Triple Junction, a hotspot where three tectonic plates meet, is more complex than p
