Jennifer Hudson to Produce ‘Dreamgirls’ Broadway Revival

The award-winning musical's Broadway revival is set for 2026

Prostitution ring busted in KL luxury bungalow raid; 40 arrested, S’porean asked to assist in probe

One of those detained is a male Chinese national believed to be the mastermind of the operation.

US President Trump makes most aggressive step yet to roll back US climate rules

US President Donald Trump revoked a key 2009 scientific finding that has been the basis for all US actions to fight climate change.

What to watch at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress

SEOUL, Feb 13 - North Korea is expected to convene the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party this month, the country's biggest political gathering that reviews performance, sets new policy goals and can bring leadership change.

‘The Pushover’ Closes North America with MHZ Networks (EXCLUSIVE)

Brooding Nordic noir crime thriller “The Pushover” has been bought for North America by MHZ Networks, in a deal negotiated with international distributor Reinvent Yellow Sales. In an upbeat rollout, “The Pushover,” the second adaptation of a Lone Theils crime novel after hit

Animated Film ‘Guardian Rabbits’ Joins Sola Media Slate at the European Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Sales company Sola Media has added CGI animated film “Guardian Rabbits — the Secret of the Golden Egg” to its lineup at the European Film Market and has released the first image from the film. “Guardian Rabbits” is the third installment in the “Rabbit” universe, following

Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner Pay Tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘Such a Generous Person’

On the red carpet for AppleTV+ series “The Last Thing He Told Me” Thursday evening, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner both had memories of James Van Der Beek to share. Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday at 48, had one of his final roles in the “Legally Blonde” prequel series

North Korea's Kim to tout power and military gains at party congress

SEOUL, Feb 13 - North Korea will convene the Ninth Party Congress this month, a major political undertaking aimed at showcasing leader Kim Jong Un's absolute grip on power and his image as a benevolent leader at home and as head of a world-class military.In the run-up to the

Japanese-style bus driver training in Java: Japan turns to Indonesians amid worker shortage

The students also learn Japanese to pass the driving licence examination.

James Van Der Beek’s GoFundMe Earns $2 Million for His Family: ‘Love Is Real’

The Dawson’s Creek star died on Feb. 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer

Researchers develop high-resolution daily atmospheric CO₂ dataset for China

Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, have developed a high-resolution daily atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) dataset covering China from 2016

Indonesia to go ahead with free meals programme despite 'extraordinary' campaign against it, president says

Since the programme's launch in January last year, at least 15,000 children across the country have fallen ill as a result of food poisoning.

Africa: African Indigenous Foods That Fight Inflammation May Help People With Diabetes - Research

[The Conversation Africa] African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer potential as nutritional therapy for people with health problems.

Africa: African Peace and Security Council Declines to Lift Sudan's AU Suspension

[Dabanga] The African Union's Peace and Security Council has declined to approve a proposal to lift the suspension of Sudan's membership of the African Union, according to multiple informed sources, following a ministerial-level meeting chaired by Egypt's Foreign Minister, Badr

China orders cereulide tests as infant formula makers Nestle, Danone face recalls over toxin

No poisoning cases linked to infant formula have been reported in China.

Top lawyer for Goldman Sachs resigns over Epstein documents

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Thursday that Kathy Ruemmler, the investment banking company's top lawyer, will resign after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its remaining files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing a close relationship

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic waters amid rift with Beijing

Japan’s fisheries agency said the vessel failed to comply with an order to stop. The incident comes weeks after a row between China and Japan over Taiwan Authorities in Japan have seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain in a move that is likely to inflame an

‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘Frankenstein’ Lead Costume Designers Guild Award Winners

Colleen Atwood (“One Battle After Another”), Paul Tazewell (“Wicked: For Good)” and Kate Hawley (“Frankenstein”) were the big winners of the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards on Thursday evening. On the TV side, Kameron Lennox took home the award for her work on “The Studio,”

‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Frankenstein’ Top Winners at Costume Designers Guild Awards

'Wicked: For Good,' 'The Studio' and 'Palm Royale' also took home honors at Thursday's ceremony.

3 accounts hacked every minute: Philippines confronts relentless tide of data breaches

Regulators warn the real threat is people being tricked into opening the door themselves.

Argentina moves first in Mercosur as lower house backs EU trade deal

Argentina became the first Mercosur country to secure an initial legislative green light for the trade agreement with the European Union, after the Chamber of Deputies approved the text late on Thursday. The bloc also includes Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, which have launched

Reality behind Trump’s tariffs, AI job losses and Japan’s debt

Welcome to another roundup of interesting news and events from around the econosphere, from my traditional, 100% handcrafted human-written blog. 1. Fixing public spaces is actually pretty easy The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) is in a parlous state. Ridership has

When machines do the flirting: AI agents create surprise dating accounts for humans

At least one of these platforms used a real person’s photos without permission.

Top 10 perfect places to visit on Valentine's Day in Europe

From intimate alleyways to monumental bridges, Europe offers endless ways to celebrate love.

Epstein, ICE and midterms: Trump balks at attacking Iran, but what happens if talks fail?

The U.S. President has clearly let it be known that he prefers negotiations to war - even if he and the Israeli prime minister are being tight-lipped over what course of action is open should the negotiations fail

‘Follow rules’: First Singaporean litterbug convicted under Malaysia's stricter law serves community service in KL

Mohamed Nuh Qurasaini Kayat, 25, was among four who carried out the public cleaning service in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (Feb 13), with 11 others doing likewise in other parts of Malaysia.

The war after the war: How violence is passed down through generations

From Gaza to Ukraine and from Sudan to Myanmar, war rages across the globe, exacting its gravest toll on those least implicated in the violence: children. Today, an estimated 520 million children worldwide—or one in six—live in conflict zones. Yet even when fighting subsides

Bangladesh's BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election

DHAKA, Feb 13 - The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising.

Cardi B Calls Out Trump’s DHS in Online Feud: ‘Why Y’all Don’t Wanna Talk About the Epstein Files?’

The rapper slammed the Department of Homeland Security after it mocked her for saying she'd "jump" ICE if they came after her fans during a show

Asteroid Bennu reveals a new pathway to life’s chemistry

Dust from asteroid Bennu is revealing a surprising origin story for life’s building blocks. New research suggests some amino acids formed in frozen ice exposed to radiation, not warm liquid water as scientists long believed. Isotopic clues show Bennu’s chemistry differs sharply

Cardi B jokes about fighting ICE at concert: 'They ain’t taking my fans'

Rapper Cardi B on Wednesday joked about fighting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in California, saying that federal officers "ain't taking my fans" — prompting a response from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "B----, if ICE comes in here,

War On Women Announce New Album Time Under Tension: Hear “Messages Unsent”

It’s been a while since War On Women’s last record Wonderful Hell, which we named our Album Of The Week. Now the Baltimore punks are finally announcing its followup, Time Under Tension. About the lead single “Messages Unsent,” vocalist Shawna Potter says, “This is the first

James Van Der Beek’s Family Earns $2 Million After His Death as Friends Thank GoFundMe Donors: ‘It Reminds Us That Love Is Real’

A GoFundMe campaign for James Van Der Beek’s family has raised $2 million after his death at 48. Van Der Beek, who starred as Dawson Leery on the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Feb. 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news broke, friends

Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?

The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.

'Everyone knows somebody affected' - small Canadian town united in grief after mass shooting

The shooting in British Columbia has been met with shock and sadness, with residents saying nearly everyone has been impacted in some way.

Vulcan rocket launch suffers fiery booster issue but makes it to space, company says

United Launch Alliance suffered yet another fiery burn-through on one of its solid rocket boosters during a national security mission Thursday.

Japan says 'significant gaps' with US in trade package talks

Swarms of AI bots can sway people's beliefs, threatening democracy

In mid-2023, around the time Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X but before he discontinued free academic access to the platform's data, my colleagues and I looked for signs of social bot accounts posting content generated by artificial intelligence. Social bots are AI software

China’s SDV sub exporting gray-zone warfare to the Gulf

China’s low-key rollout of an underwater commando craft in Saudi Arabia highlights how it is linking special operations warfare with a global arms-sales push. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s state-owned shipbuilder China State Shipbuilding

Joe Rogan explains his appearance in the Epstein files

Podcaster Joe Rogan on the Tuesday episode of his show explained his why his name appeared in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) last release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "The Joe Rogan Experience" host told guest Cheryl Hines, the wife of Health

Researchers identify key genes controlling rice tiller angle

Rice tiller angle is an important trait affecting population structure, light utilization, planting density, and yield potential. Although several genes affecting tiller angle have been reported, the upstream regulatory networks connecting gravity sensing and hormone

‘Punk wellness’: China’s stressed young people mix traditional medicine and cocktails

“TCM bars” have popped up in several cities across China.

Radar evidence suggests a massive lava tube beneath Venus

Scientists have uncovered evidence of a massive underground lava tube hidden beneath the surface of Venus, revealing a new layer of the planet’s volcanic history. By reexamining radar data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft, researchers identified what appears to be a huge empty

Sydney police to be investigated by watchdog after anti-Herzog protest violence

Videos have emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.

North Korea warns of 'terrible response' if South sends more drones

Seoul initially denied any official involvement in a January drone incursion, with officials suggesting it was the work of civilians.

Xiaomi's electric SUV tops China sales in January, sells twice as many as Tesla's Model Y

Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has priced its vehicles below Tesla's and marketed features it claims are comparable or superior.

How children's play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Parents looking to support their children's learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding programs or educational toys for kids.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.