In a daring move, a private team pulled off a risky rescue mission. They smuggled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado out of her country. The journey took about 15 to 16 hours. Most of that time was spent battling rough seas. Bryan Stern, a U. S. special forces veteran, led the operati
A big change is coming to college sports, and the University of Utah is at the center of it. The school is teaming up with Otro Capital, a private equity firm from New York. This deal could bring in up to $500 million, which is a lot of money for any sports program. The firm will own a small part of
Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W
Hollywood is a place where fame and success can change people. It's not always easy to stay grounded when everyone around you is praising you. Ryan Coogler, a well-known filmmaker, seems to have found a way to keep his feet on the ground. Walking through the Warner Bros. lot with Coogler, it was cl
The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) has just introduced DEG. AI, a new alliance aimed at guiding the media and entertainment industry through the AI revolution. The focus is on using AI to boost human creativity, not replace it. AI is changing the game in animation, post-production, and more. But
In 2025, Indian series made a big splash worldwide. Aryan Khan's "The Bads of Bollywood" took the top spot on IMDb's list of most popular Indian series. This list is based on how many people visited the show's page and the average rating. Crime thrillers dominated the top 10, with seven shows falli
Wrexham, a historic soccer club from Wales, is making waves. The team, owned by famous actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, has just brought in a new partner: Apollo Sports Capital. This U. S. company is investing in Wrexham's future, including upgrades to their stadium and the local area. This isn't
A new proposal from Republicans might lead to higher healthcare costs for many Americans. The CARE Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno, aims to extend ACA Premium Tax Credits temporarily and gradually phase out COVID-era subsidies over two years. During the pandemic, enhanced ACA tax credits h
December 8, 2025, marks the birthdays of several notable figures from the entertainment world. Among them are Kim Basinger, who will be celebrating her 72nd birthday. Did you know her name Kim is a nickname for Kimila? Also turning a year older is Dominic Monaghan, who will be 49. He might have been
Meta has decided to slow down the launch of its new mixed reality glasses, nicknamed "Phoenix. " Originally set for the second half of 2026, the release is now pushed back to the first half of 2027. This delay was announced by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in a memo to employees. The re
