A remarkably preserved 75- to 85-million-year-old fossil of the burrowing snake Tametara mirim, discovered in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, has allowed researchers to reconstruct early snake brain anatomy, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Led by Princeton University evolutionary biology professor Tiago Simões, the find reveals a complex, non-linear evolutionary history of neurosensory … Read more
Indian actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash arrived at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday to promote “Ramayana,” a two-part film adaptation of one of Hinduism’s most revered epics, according to Reuters reporting from Los Angeles. The international promotional push marks an effort by filmmakers to introduce the ancient story to a global audience ahead of its … Read more
Danny Boyle’s upcoming film Ink, a drama chronicling Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 acquisition of The Sun, will serve as the opening title for the 83rd Venice Film Festival. According to organizers, the film stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy and will compete for the festival’s top honors at the Sala Grande on the Lido. … Read more
A federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit on Monday against pop star Taylor Swift, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove the artist plagiarized phrases from her poetry books. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding in Fort Pierce, Florida, dismissed the case with prejudice, effectively barring the plaintiff, Kimberly Marasco, from filing an amended … Read more
Three sons of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud—appeared at public funeral prayers in Tehran on July 5, 2026, to honor their father, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28. While other family members were present, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, remained … Read more
The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary government order banning Telegram in India, ruling that the restriction is a legal measure to protect the integrity of national medical entrance examinations. Justice Tejas Karia affirmed the government’s authority to block public access to the platform, which serves over 150 million users in the country. The ban, … Read more
Geneva police deployed teargas on Sunday to disperse protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency. The violence occurred during a demonstration of approximately 20,000 people ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled for June 15–17 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Did You Know? The G7 summit … Read more
Geneva police deployed teargas on Sunday to disperse protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and damaged a United Nations agency office. The unrest occurred during a demonstration of approximately 20,000 people protesting the upcoming G7 summit, which is scheduled to take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. Did You Know? … Read more
Sir David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 12, 2026, marking a milestone for the soccer icon on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. The ceremony, which featured a soccer-themed green carpet, honored Beckham’s transition from a professional player to a global sports executive … Read more
What’s Next for Elon Musk’s Business Empire? Elon Musk’s influence spans automotive, space, and social media, but his future trajectory hinges on regulatory scrutiny, technological breakthroughs, and political dynamics. According to Forbes, Musk’s net worth surpassed $1.1 trillion following SpaceX’s record $75 billion initial public offering (IPO), cementing his status as the world’s first trillionaire. … Read more