SUMMARY Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US/Israeli military strike on Iran, Iranian state media reported early Sunday, after President Donald Trump said the 86 year old leader had been targeted in coordinated aerial bombardments on military and government sites across the country. The reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali … Read more
SUMMARY Reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following joint US/Israeli airstrikes on Tehran have triggered confusion inside Iran and alarm across the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump and unnamed Israeli sources asserting the Iranian supreme leader was killed while Iranian officials insist he remains alive. The unverified reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s … Read more
SUMMARY TEHRAN, Iran — The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran early Saturday, triggering explosions in Tehran and several other cities and prompting Tehran to fire dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel in a rapid escalation that threatens to widen conflict across the Middle East. US President Donald Trump described the … Read more
SUMMARY PARIS — Jim Carrey accepted an honorary award at the 2026 César Awards on Thursday, marking his first public appearance with girlfriend Min Ah as he delivered a speech entirely in French before France’s film academy. The Canadian American actor attended the ceremony with his daughter Jane Errin Carrey, grandson Jackson Riley Santana and … Read more
SUMMARY Neil Sedaka, the American singer songwriter whose string of early 1960s pop hits and 1970s comeback reshaped contemporary songwriting, has died at age 86. Fellow musician Micky Dolenz confirmed Sedaka’s death Friday in a public tribute honoring his career and collaborations. Sedaka’s death closes a chapter on a songwriting career that bridged the Brill … Read more
SUMMARY TOKYO — The Pokémon Company on Thursday revealed Pokémon Wind and Waves, the 10th generation of its flagship role playing franchise, scheduled for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2. The dual titles introduce a new island region, underwater gameplay and three original starter Pokémon, marking three decades since the series’ 1996 debut. … Read more
SUMMARY TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2026 — Three decades after the release of Pokémon Red and Green, the original starter Pokémon Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle continue to influence how players engage with the franchise, according to scholars, industry analysts and long time fans reflecting on the cultural impact of the landmark video games. First launched in … Read more
SUMMARY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan launched air strikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as well as Kandahar and Paktia early Friday, targeting Taliban military installations and declaring what officials described as “open war” after a series of cross-border attacks and deadly bombings inside Pakistan. The escalation in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict follows coordinated Afghan cross border operations … Read more
SUMMARY LOS ANGELES, — Netflix said Thursday it has withdrawn from talks to acquire key assets of Warner Bros. Discovery after declining to match a higher bid from Paramount, ending a closely watched bidding war that could have reshaped the global streaming and film industries. The decision closes weeks of negotiations over premium entertainment assets … Read more
SUMMARY The Jets will acquire T’Vondre Sweat, a 6-foot-4, 366-pound interior defender, to strengthen their run defense. The Titans reunite with Johnson, who previously played under head coach Robert Saleh in New York. The trade positions both teams for strategic roster adjustments, including the Jets’ potential use of their No. 2 overall draft pick. The … Read more
