Barbra Streisand will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, marking her debut appearance at the event. The award is a recognition of her long‑standing influence on cinema and popular culture. The ceremony will take place on May 23, the day the festival han
The UK’s oldest parliamentary rule is finally ending as the House of Lords votes to remove nobles who inherited their seats for centuries. The decision follows a bill passed by the elected Commons that strips dukes, earls and viscounts of their automatic membership. A government minister said
The latest Galaxy S26 and its larger sibling the S26 Plus arrive with a few new parts, but they feel more like a gentle refresh than a full upgrade. The company has added newer processors and a slightly bigger battery, yet the design remains almost identical to last year’s models. The phones keep th
Apple has finally released its first $599 laptop, the MacBook Neo. Supply‑chain expert Ming‑Chi Kuo had already predicted that the device would feature a 13‑inch screen and run on Apple’s A18 Pro chip. He also guessed the colors would be silver, blue, pink and yellow – a guess that turned out to
The new fiber is built from stretchy polyurethane that can be shaped into a tiny helix, much like the coiled springs found in nature. Scientists first weave the polymer into a multi‑level braid, giving it a strong yet flexible skeleton. Then they heat the material in a controlled way that lets the s
A mother from Las Vegas is arranging a spring break trip to the Carolinas with her children, hoping to see her son who is currently receiving treatment at a mental health facility. She has not been able to visit him in person since he entered the center, but she is determined to change that during h
When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or
Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.
The Atlanta Falcons have added former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to their roster on a one‑year contract. Tagovailoa, who once topped the league in passing yards, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play during his six seasons in Miami. Now he faces a fresh start in Atla
A sunny day at Pelican Bay beach near Marker 36 turned into a lesson in teamwork when deputies from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office worked together to rescue a stranded whale calf. Their coordinated effort, complete with proper gear and steady focus, showed how quickly professionals can act in a
