SUMMARY Russia has ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, intensifying restrictions on foreign messaging apps as authorities promote a state developed alternative known as Max. The decision, confirmed this week by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, affects more than 100 million users and marks one of Moscow’s most significant digital control measures since labeling Meta an … Read more
SUMMARY Blizzard Entertainment introduced the Warlock, a new character class, to Diablo 2: Resurrection on February 12, 2026, as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary, expanding gameplay across three major Diablo titles. Blizzard Entertainment commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Diablo franchise with the release of a new class, the Warlock, for Diablo 2 Resurrection. … Read more
SUMMARY HGTV has canceled its home restoration series Rehab Addict following revelations that host Nicole Curtis used a racial slur during filming. The network announced the decision Wednesday, citing a commitment to respect and inclusion. The cancellation comes after nine seasons of Curtis restoring historic homes, primarily in Detroit and Minneapolis. HGTV said in a … Read more
SUMMARY ST. GEORGE, Utah — Brigham Young University (BYU) wide receiver Parker Kingston was arrested Tuesday and charged with first degree felony rape following an alleged incident on Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah, according to the Washington County Attorney’s Office. Kingston, 21, is currently held without bail and is scheduled to appear in … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Gallup will stop tracking the presidential approval rating after nearly nine decades, the polling firm confirmed Wednesday, saying the decision reflects a shift in research priorities rather than political pressure as President Donald Trump continues to criticize unfavorable polls. The decision marks the end of one of the most widely cited measures … Read more
SUMMARY Thousands of users reported widespread interruptions on YouTube on February 11, 2026, affecting video playback and account access across North America, Europe, and Asia, according to outage tracking platform Downdetector. The platform downtime disrupted educational, entertainment, and professional content streams, prompting companies and creators to adjust schedules. YouTube has experienced intermittent outages since 2019, … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp Democratic accusations of lying under oath about former President Donald Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein during a five hour House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Intensifying scrutiny of the Justice Department’s handling of the long running Epstein investigation. The hearing, marked by repeated clashes between Bondi … Read more
SUMMARY LOS ANGELES — Bud Cort, the actor best known for his role as the unconventional young man in the cult classic Harold and Maude, has died at age 77 in Connecticut after a long illness, according to Variety. Cort achieved international recognition with his role in Hal Ashby’s 1971 dark comedy Harold and Maude, … Read more
SUMMARY James Van Der Beek, the American actor best known for his role in the television drama Dawson’s Creek, died Feb. 11 following a yearlong battle with colorectal cancer, according to a statement posted by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek. He was 48. The actor died peacefully surrounded by family, Kimberly wrote on Instagram, … Read more
SUMMARY James Van Der Beek, the American actor best known for his roles in “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has died at age 48 following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, his publicist and wife confirmed. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, said he died peacefully Thursday morning. A cause of death was not disclosed. The … Read more
