The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr
Samsung has just released its newest Galaxy Buds4 line, bringing together better audio and a more comfortable fit. The earbuds come in two styles: the Pro version uses a tight canal design for deeper sound, while the regular model offers an open‑fit shape that feels lighter on the ear. Both co
In early March, a man who once played a famous time‑traveler found himself at the center of a legal storm. A woman from Europe claimed she was lured to Los Angeles by promises of a new life and job, only to face control and violence. She said the actor had been messaging her for years, offering a r
The health department has confirmed that someone connected with Rainier Beach High School in Seattle is showing active tuberculosis. Because of this, they are urging about 130 people who spent time indoors with that person to get checked. The school will reach out directly to those who need a medica
A Texas federal judge has cleared the way for ExxonMobil to sue California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, over remarks about the company’s plastic recycling claims. Judge Michael J. Truncale ruled that Bonta cannot rely on official immunity for certain statements, including a campaign email sent to
Cardi B was set to appear on the 31st‑January episode of “Saturday Night Live, ” a show celebrating its 1, 000th performance. During the pre‑show preparations, the “Weekend Update” team was running jokes for a rehearsal. One of those jokes mentioned Nicki Minaj’s recent political leanings, a topic t
A Cuban border guard unit fired on a speedboat that was marked with a Florida license plate, according to an official statement from the island’s Ministry of the Interior. The government said the boat opened fire first, sparking a gun battle that left four people on board dead and six injured. The i
The Icelandic government has announced that it will hold a public vote to decide whether the country should begin talks about joining the European Union. The decision, said by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a press conference in Warsaw, will take place sometime within the next few month
Paramount’s streaming arm wrapped up the year with a total of 79 million subscribers, a milestone that shows steady growth in a crowded market. The company’s chief financial officer announced that revenue from the service reached $2. 2 billion over recent months, up 10 percent compared with the s
A casino operator in Australia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt with a major financial group. The deal is expected to replace the company’s current borrowing and give it extra cash to support a turnaround strategy. The agreement is still in draft form, so it does not guarantee a f
