A coffin believed to hold the remains of a hostage from the October 7th attack has been given to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is one of the last three hostages still in Gaza. The body will now be taken to a lab in Tel Aviv to be identified. Hamas and another group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, said they found the body in central Gaza on Monday. However,...
Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...
Sir Richard Branson recently shared heartbreaking news about the passing of his beloved wife, Joan. She was his partner for half a century. He called her his best friend, his rock, and his guiding light. Joan was more than just a wife to him; she was his partner in every sense. She was also a wonderful mother and grandmother to their kids and grandkids. Joan was kno...
Manchester United has seen its share of ups and downs in recent years. One moment they seem to be climbing up, the next they are falling down. It's a never-ending cycle of hope and disappointment. Recently, they faced Everton at home. This game was special because it marked the one-year anniversary of manager Ruben Amorim's time at the club. United had been doing we...
Apple is diving into the foldable phone market, and they're working hard to fix the crease problem that has bothered users for years. This is a significant step because a visible crease on the screen can be annoying. The display is being made by Samsung, but Apple has been heavily involved in designing both the screen and the folding mechanism. They've also partnere...
New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, has recently seen a tragic incident. Two climbers lost their lives, while two others were rescued. The bodies of the deceased were found by specialist search teams working in harsh alpine conditions. The identities of the climbers have not been publicly revealed, but it is known that one was a member of th...
A new player has entered the world of crypto-linked investments. The Defiance BMNR Option Income ETF, or YBMN, started trading on Tuesday. It's a unique fund that focuses on generating income from Bitmine Immersion Technologies, a company known for its ties to cryptocurrency. The fund is powered by Milliman, a big name in risk management. They've designed a smart st...
The movie "Wicked: For Good" surprised everyone by making a huge splash at the box office. It earned around $150 million in the U. S. and Canada, and over $226 million worldwide during its opening weekend. This was a big deal because the movie market had been slow for nine weeks straight. The film sold about two million more tickets than the first "Wicked" movie did ...
Patti Smith took the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, kicking off with a raspy "Jesus" that dissolved into a laugh. She shook it off and dove into "Gloria, " a song that's been a part of her identity for decades. Smith, a punk poet with a legacy stretching back half a century, blends her unique spirituality with rock 'n' roll. Her resume? Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and...
Latin America is quickly becoming a major player in the podcast world. From January to August 2025, data shows that people in this region are listening to podcasts more than ever. News is the most popular topic, making up 35% of all listening. This is a big jump compared to other genres like comedy or fiction, which only have 14% and 8% respectively. Language plays ...