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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Feb 9 - A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand seven years ago said on Monday that he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, local media reported, as he sought to overturn his conviction in a New Zealand court.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was an All-American Triumph. Turning Point USA’s Was a Boring MAGA Grift With Kid Rock
“Wear the mission. Text merch to 71776 for official TPUSA merch.” Those were the first words greeting thousands of viewers as they joined Turning Point’s YouTube channel for the 15-minute countdown before their alternate All-American Halftime Show, as a chyron ran nonstop at
5 takeaways from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance
Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated halftime performance left an impression on Super Bowl LX fans with tributes to Latin American heritage rooted in all facets of his on-stage musical production. A special serenade from Lady Gaga in addition to cameos from Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal
A Timeline of Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Fangirling Over Each Other
Gaga just came out as Bad Bunny's special guest during the star's halftime — but their friendship goes beyond that
Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20 year sentence in security trial
Feb 9 - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of 20 years in jail on three security charges comprising two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one of publishing seditious materials.
Super Bowl Ad Review: Even A.I. Companies Aim for Fun Over Frowns in ‘Joyful’ Commercial Scramble
Madison Avenue tapped the brakes on most somber Super Bowl commercials Sunday night, with many trying to do something Big Game ads haven’t always done — make people feel good. A dizzying array of spots featured famous faces in frantic, frenetic scenarios, including Ben Stiller
All the Celebrities Who Hung Out in La Casita During Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
Stars who joined Benito included Young Miko, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G, and more
Thailand's Bhumjaithai prepares for coalition talks after big election win
BANGKOK, Feb 9 - Thailand faced a realignment of conservative politics on Monday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party won a stronger-than-expected general election victory, with coalition talks expected to start in the coming days.
Trump slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance as 'one of the worst'
President Trump on Sunday said that Super Bowl LX's halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was "one of the worst." The “Dákiti” rapper, who is from Puerto Rico, is known for his Spanish-language music and albums. But his performance, which was in Spanish, on Sunday night drew the
'Flood' of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
Authorities say the scale of the disinformation is so severe that a special unit has been created to curb false content.
General Motors Takes Cadillac F1 Debut to Super Bowl
General Motors hopes to turn a fourth-quarter Super Bowl commercial into the equivalent of a moon launch for the automaker’s debut in Formula 1 racing. A 30-second ad offers a first look at the livery, or vehicle body, that stands at the center of the new auto entry from
Kid Rock’s ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Goes Light on Politics, Feeling More Like an Old CMT Special Than Super Bowl Protest Event
Turning Point USA clearly saw Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime booking as an affront to the nation that needed to be met by an alternative event for conservative viewers, but the “All-American Halftime Show” opted not to offer much in the way of provocation in return. Rather
Donald Trump Slams Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show as a ‘Slap in the Face to Our Country’: ‘Nobody Understands a Word This Guy Is Saying’
Donald Trump took to social media during the Super Bowl to criticize Bad Bunny’s halftime show. “The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” Trump posted on Truth Social. “It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and
Sony Motion Picture Group CEO Calls Out “Despicable” Trump Video Depicting Obamas as Apes
Tom Rothman addressed the post while accepting the Impact Award on behalf of Sony at the African American Film Critics Association Awards, where Ryan Coogler, Chase Infiniti, Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku were also honored.
Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a South Korean bank
Kpop4planet are opposing Hana Bank’s lending to Indonesia’s major nickel producer Harita Group.
‘Flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
It has become so severe that a special unit has been created to curb false content.
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ jail in national security case
The sentencing marks closure of a lengthy trial that has gone on for years.
Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Super Bowl Ad With Trevor Noah, Lady Gaga and Their Favorite Pokémon
“Pokémon” is turning 30 this year, and the franchise is kicking things off with a star-studded (and Pokémon-filled) ad on Super Bowl Sunday. Trevor Noah, Lady Gaga and more celebrities reveal their favorite Pokémon and appear alongside animated versions of them in the
Stronger ringgit has no impact on Singaporean shoppers
Traders still expect to see crowds from Singapore as Chinese New Year draws closer.
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel Trailer Drops During Super Bowl LX
The Adventures of Cliff Booth , written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, is coming soon to Netflix
Prabowo’s approval rating rises in survey before market turmoil in Indonesia
The survey showed Prabowo, who took office in October 2024, remained most popular among the Gen Z.
Bad Bunny Turned Super Bowl Halftime Into A Joyous Tribute To Puerto Rico
In between the Seattle Seahawks facing off the New England Patriots, Bad Bunny played the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican musician is the first Latino and Spanish-speaking artist to perform as a solo act during the big game, which this year is going
Bad Bunny Stuns the Super Bowl With Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and a Real Wedding Ceremony as Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba and More Party on Stage
Bad Bunny promised “the world will dance” in his advertisement before the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his joyous, elaborate, unity-themed performance did not disappoint as he — with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and many more — raced through a medley of songs from all
Heatwave in the northern Malaysia to last until April
The archipelago of Pulau Langkawi recorded 38 consecutive days without rain since Dec 31, 2025.
Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s
A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with
Bad Bunny Makes History at the Super Bowl With Puerto Rican Pride, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga
The Puerto Rican superstar staged a blowout performance, featuring songs like "Baile Inolvidable" and "DTMF"
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
New Delhi has not announced plans to halt Russian oil imports.
Age of Takaichi dawns with a supermajority in Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic victory in Japan’s general election, which decided control of the 465-seat House of Representatives. The LDP, which went into the election with a minority, finished with 316 seats, clearing the 310
Wisconsin demands $1M from Burger King franchisee over alleged child labor, wage violations
State officials described the case as the "largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history."
14-year-old boy wins a new BMW car from Malaysia’s BSN
The family plans to keep it.
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
Analysts say a decisive result in the Feb 12 vote is vital for restoring stability in the country.
Bangladesh votes in world's first Gen Z-inspired election
DHAKA, Feb 9 - For years under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s opposition had little presence on the streets during elections, either boycotting polls or being sidelined by mass arrests of senior leaders. Now, ahead of Thursday’s vote, the roles have reversed.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years jail in national security trial
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious materials.
Did Bad Bunny lip sync during the Super Bowl halftime show?
If Bad Bunny lip syncs at the Super Bowl, he won't be the first to do so. Here's how to tell if someone is singing live.
Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl Commercial Taps Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Ted Danson for 1990s Sitcom
Ben Affleck’s latest Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin’ serves up a lot more than coffee and doughnuts. Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Ted Danson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jaleel White and Jasmine Guy all join Affleck and frequent partner Tom Brady in a surprising spot
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Super Bowl Trailer Shows Yoshi Powering Up
Chris Pratt returns as the title character in the animated film that Universal releases this spring.
Liquid I.V. Super Bowl Commercial Offers Viewers a Potty Break
Commercial breaks often give TV viewers time for a trip to the bathroom — but never quite like this. In a 30-second ad that aired during NBC’s telecast of Super Bowl LX, Liquid I.V., a maker of electrolyte drink mixes, decided to give viewers a royal flush: a series of toilets
Massie asks social media followers regarding Epstein files 'Which docs should I view?'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday asked his followers which files connected to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein he should review tomorrow when lawmakers begin examining the unredacted documents previously held by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Starting Monday, members of
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel Drops Surprise Teaser During 2026 Super Bowl
The David Fincher-directed film, titled 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth,' will be coming soon to Netflix.
How Jimmy Lai’s case reflects Hong Kong’s shrinking press freedoms
The former British colony has plunged in press freedom rankings, from 18th in 2002 to 140th in 2025.
‘Minions & Monsters’ Super Bowl Trailer Reveals Sequel’s First Footage and Film’s Title
Universal releases director Pierre Coffin's animated feature in theaters this summer.
As the climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The 25th Winter Olympic Games are upon us, with Italy set to host the Games for the fourth time. The schedule at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is set to look similar to previous iterations of the event: a mix of snow and ice sports held on what is meant to be
New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction
Brenton Tarrant's penalty of life imprisonment without parole was the stiffest in New Zealand history.
Coinbase Bets Lo-Fi Karaoke Super Bowl Commercial Creates High-Flying Response
Most Super Bowl commercials aim to be faster, louder and shinier than the rest. And then there are Big Game ads from advertisers like Coinbase. After mystifying Super Bowl viewers in 2022 with a decidedly lo-fi ad showing nothing but a floating QR code, the cryptocurrency
‘Minions & Monsters’ Trailer: Gru’s Minions Return to Wreak Havoc in ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff
The beloved, bright yellow underlings in overalls are back this July, with their supervillain antics in full swing. Only this time, their adventure is set in the world of 1920’s Hollywood and these cuddly critters are putting their own spin on the monster movie genre and
Big Tech Taps Super Bowl Commercials to Put Human Face on A.I.
If you believe what you see on TV, then the mysterious technological force known as A.I. is nothing without the help of some human hands. In a 60-second ad slated to run Sunday in NBC’s telecast of Super Bowl LX, Open AI shows a series of pictures of people using their hands to
‘Cliff Booth’ Teaser: Brad Pitt Surprises Super Bowl With First Footage From David Fincher’s Tarantino Sequel
Netflix dropped the surprise first look at Brad Pitt returning as stuntman Cliff Booth in “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” during the Super Bowl. The short teaser was set to retro music and showed Cliff kicking
Kroger to name former Walmart exec Greg Foran as next CEO: report
The US grocer has been searching for a permanent CEO after the company ousted Rodney McMullen last year in the wake of a board investigation that found that his personal conduct was "inconsistent" with certain company policies.
