From politics and economy to technology and culture, we bring timely insights to a global audience, powered by smart journalism and responsible reporting.
Kannappa
Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa, a sweeping mythological epic, features an ensemble that includes cameo appearances by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal. Critics agree the film's scale and visual ambition set it apart in Telugu cinema this year. The story follows Thinnadu (Vishnu Manchu), a tribal warrior turned atheist
Ashanti
Grammy-winning singer Ashanti, 44, recently explained at the American Black Film Festival why she and husband Nelly, 50, have opted not to reveal their son Kareem “KK” Haynes on their upcoming Peacock reality series Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together. As a new mom, she described the decision as
Brad Pitt
Following the release of F1: The Movie, Brad Pitt got the real motorsport experience—driving a 2023 McLaren MCL60 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin. The two-time Oscar winner reached 197 mph, just shy of his 200 mph goal, during a private test alongside Lando Norris
Austin Reaves
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, 27, turned down a 4-year, $89.2 million maximum extension that would begin next season, opting instead to bet on a more lucrative, longer-term deal in 2026 as an unrestricted free agent. * Reaves is in year 3 of his current 4-year, $54 million
CFTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is releasing $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were unknowingly charged for in-game items due to deceptive design practices—what regulators call "dark patterns". This follows a previous payout of $72 million in December 2024. * Over 969,000 players are
Wander Franco
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a two-year suspended prison sentence on Thursday. He engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl when he was 21. Prosecutors sought a five-year
Marge Simpson
At the end of the latest Simpsons season, we caught a glimpse of a flash-forward where Marge Simpson is referred to as deceased by her children. But don’t worry — this is just one speculative timeline, not the ongoing series canon. Executive Producer Matt Selman explained to Variety that
Rick Hurst
Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away at the age of 79. His first wife, Candace Kaniecki, confirmed his death, which occurred unexpectedly on Thursday in Los Angeles. The official cause has not yet been disclosed. Hurst had been set
chinese Flood
In Guizhou Province, southern China, an eight-year-old girl slipped into a drainage pipe during heavy flooding while trying to retrieve her shoe. Rushed into darkness and strong currents, she clung to a bar deep inside the pipe for over seven hours before firefighters rescued her—alive and miraculously
FDA
The FDA has required Pfizer and Moderna to expand their vaccine labels to include updated warnings about myocarditis, a rare heart inflammation linked to COVID‑19 shots. The updated warning reflects data from the 2023–2024 vaccine formulations. The updated labels now note about 8 cases of myocarditis per 1
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark will miss the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday due to a left groin injury, the team announced earlier this week. This marks her sixth missed game this season—she also sat out five games with a quad injury earlier in June.
Netflix Squid Game
The gripping final season of Squid Game, released June 27, thrusts Seong Gi‑hun (Player 456) back into the deadly games—this time with a mission to completely shut them down after the failed uprising at the end of Season 2. Battling guilt, grief, and moral decay, he re-enters