Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even
A former president of Brazil was released from a hospital on Friday and will now live at home under a special form of house arrest. He must stay there for at least three months, a decision made by the court because of his health. The former leader is 71 years old and has already been in prison
Alison Bechdel’s comic strip, running from 1983 to 2008, offered a fresh way to see lesbian life. Instead of fitting into the usual male‑centered stories, her characters stood out by sharing common threads while also highlighting their unique differences. This blend created what can be called a “uni
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second‑largest city, recently faced a spike in violence after the death of cartel boss Ruben “El Mencho” Oseguera. Cars burned, streets littered with shells, and businesses closed painted a grim picture. \\ On Thursday night the city flipped its image by hosting an internation
The 2026 season opens in St. Louis under a scorching sky, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees during the Cardinals game. These numbers edge close to the city’s 1991 record of 87 degrees and could surpass the all‑time March high of 92 set in 1929. Fans and players will face the peak he
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
The musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019, is getting a film version. This isn't just any film—it's a recorded live performance from London's West End. The movie will hit theaters on July 24 in North America, with UK dates still to be announced. The producers are planning more Broad
The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not
Ronda Rousey didn’t need TKO’s permission to step into AEW’s ring. The former UFC champion made her surprise debut at Revolution, a move that felt like a middle finger to the company that now owns both UFC and WWE. TKO Group Holdings, created by Endeavor, merged the two giants in 2023, promising big
A new TV show aims to make eco-friendly living feel less like a chore and more like a smart lifestyle choice. The series, set to launch in 2027, isn’t just another cooking program—it blends recipes, expert chats, and real-life stories to help viewers cut waste and shrink their carbon footprint witho
