The Met Gala is famous for its tight guest list, and yet many well‑known figures have chosen not to attend. Some say they were formally barred; others simply declined or boycotted the event for personal reasons. One reason is a direct disinvitation. In 2025, Billy Porter was told he would not be in
In the heart of Turkmenistan’s capital, a bright office buzzes with activity. Azat Seyitmuhammedov, a 38‑year‑old dad of six, runs an e‑commerce company called Wabrum. He started it nine years ago, and today the business ships Turkish clothing across the country from a local warehouse. In places lik
Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca
Americans may have tossed tea into the harbor over 200 years ago to reject monarchy, but royal drama still draws huge crowds. This week, King Charles III and Queen Camilla swapped Buckingham Palace for Washington, D. C. , and New York in a carefully planned four-day tour meant to boost U. S. -U. K.
Somali people living in Western Europe face a mix of cultural, faith‑based, and modern medical ideas when they think about mental illness. These overlapping beliefs influence how they notice symptoms, talk about them, and decide whether to seek help. Researchers gathered many studies that expl
A new study looked at how well people remember faces made by computers compared to real human faces. Participants saw both types and later tried to recall which was which. The results showed something odd: AI faces were easier to remember. This wasn’t just because people could tell them apart—they a
Sri Lanka just added another missing payment to its growing list of financial troubles. A $625, 000 transfer, meant for the U. S. Postal Service, vanished without a trace. Local reports say the money disappeared weeks ago, and U. S. officials only noticed it was gone when they checked where the paym
A drug that many people take to try and live longer is showing a surprising twist. Scientists expected rapamycin, known for helping transplant patients stay healthy, to boost the good effects of exercise. Instead, research shows it may actually reduce some of those benefits. Rapamycin is already ap
When you push your body for two hours on a bike, something odd happens with pain. Scientists call it exercise-induced hypoalgesia—your pain radar drops after intense movement. Most studies focus on short bursts, but this one checked what happens after a steady, long ride. Twelve trained male cyclist
The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part
