During the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, actor Will Smith shared information about the upcoming sequel to the film “I Am Legend.” Smith mentioned that his character, US Army virologist Robert Neville, who dies in the original film, will be resurrected for the new thriller. He revealed that he had a call…

A Texas transportation company, Wynne Transportation, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago in federal court, escalating the legal battle over the ongoing migrant crisis. The lawsuit comes amid a larger political dispute surrounding federal immigration policy and the treatment of asylum seekers. Since 2022, Texas has sent over 100,000 migrants to “sanctuary…

A recent study conducted in Kenya on universal basic income (UBI) programs compared the benefits of monthly payments to lump-sum payments. The study, led by Nobel prize economist Abhijit Banerjee and other researchers, analyzed the impacts of four different types of direct payments in 300 villages over a two-year period. The findings suggest that giving…

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf testified before lawmakers on Thursday, revealing that she has been receiving threats and harassment since Republicans accused her of favoring Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Wolf expressed her fear for her own and her family’s safety during a closed-door deposition. The threats have intensified, causing her…

Investors are increasingly turning their attention to climate change stocks as companies worldwide focus on mitigating the impacts of climate change. Three stocks in particular, NextEra Energy, First Solar, and Albemarle, are poised to capitalize on the growing eco-trends. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) stands out as an attractive investment option, with a strong financial performance…

A confidential email from a WME executive, recently unearthed in the ongoing UFC anti-trust lawsuit, sheds light on concerns over athlete health and safety within the promotion. The email, titled “Risks and Mitigants,” was authored in March 2016, four months before the UFC’s buyout by WME. It highlights issues such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)…

Lindsay Farrington, an experienced leader in advancement operations for academic and healthcare institutions, has been appointed as the Vice President of Development at the University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy. This joint advancement operation serves the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Ms. Farrington’s appointment began on…

2023 witnessed the passing of several notable figures from various fields. Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, known for his influential role in foreign policy, died on November 29. Kissinger served under two presidents and left a lasting impact on global affairs. Another significant loss was Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to her husband,…

Google Chrome will begin blocking websites from using third-party cookies starting on January 4, according to Anthony Chavez, leader of Google’s Privacy Sandbox project. Initially, the browser will block third-party cookies for 1% of users on computers and Android phones. The plan is to extend this block to all Chrome users by the end of…

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, presiding over the second lawsuit brought against former President Donald Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, threatened to exclude Trump from the trial after he made comments during the courtroom proceedings. Carroll had accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s. Trump, who had previously denied the allegations, is being…