Coronavirus Variant EG.5 Takes Top Spot from ‘Arcturus’
A new coronavirus strain has taken over as the top variant circulating in the U.S. EG.5 was responsible for more than 17% of new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the highest prevalence of any strain circulating, rising above the so-called “arcturus” […]
William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, dies
William Friedkin, who directed the classic movies The Exorcist and The French Connection, has died aged 87. His family has said in a statement that he died of heart failure and pneumonia. The Oscar-winning director was seen as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation and was part of the “New Hollywood” movement […]
Simone Biles returns to gymnastics dominance after two-year mental health break
Simone Biles made a return to sporting dominance on Saturday night, topping the podium on her gymnastics comeback. She competed in Chicago’s US classic, two years after taking a break following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The four-time gold medallist showed off her tumbling, spinning and flipping routines, famous for being so difficult that no […]
House collapses into Alaskan river after glacial dam burst
A two-storey house in Alaska collapsed into raging waters as the US state grappled with the aftermath of a glacial dam outburst. Video footage shows the house in Alaska’s capital Juneau being swept away by the Mendenhall River. The waters destroyed at least two buildings, damaged others and ate away at riverbanks over the weekend […]
Sandra Bullock’s long-term partner dies after three-year battle with ALS
Bryan Randall, the long-term partner of Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, has died after a three-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The 57-year-old’s family revealed the news in a statement to the US magazine People. The family said the photographer “chose early to keep his journey with ALS private”, adding: “Those of us who cared […]
From Grammy Winners to Rising Stars: How Cielo Extremo, Founded by Carlos Andres Torres, Empowers Christian Musicians Worldwide
Music is one of the most powerful forms of artistic expression. Since time immemorial, it has been used to convey emotions, tell stories and bring people together. Today, music is more accessible than ever before thanks to digital technology, which has led to an explosion of new artists and musical genres. However, it has also […]
