October 2, 2025

Jane Fonda revives Hollywood free speech committee at ‘frightening time’

Celebrities including Ben Stiller, John Legend and Billie Eilish are joining actress Jane Fonda in reviving her father’s Cold War-era committee to defend free speech. The move comes more than 75 years after Henry Fonda and other Hollywood figures first rallied against government attempts to silence artists. Henry Fonda, an Oscar-winning actor known for films […]

October 2, 2025

Rescue teams search for survivors after school collapse in Indonesia

An Islamic boarding school in Indonesia’s East Java collapsed on Monday, leaving the building in ruins. Rescue teams are racing to locate dozens of students who remain missing, with at least three reported dead. The collapse occurred in Sidoarjo, a city roughly 480 miles east of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta. The school was undergoing renovations to […]

October 2, 2025

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dead at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist best known for her work with chimpanzees in the wild, died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 91. Her foundation, The Jane Goodall Institute, confirmed the news through a post on Instagram. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate […]

October 2, 2025

Hamas open to Trump Gaza plan, seeks more time: Reports

Hamas has told intermediaries from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey that it is considering President Donald Trump’s proposal for ending the war in Gaza. Still, it needs additional time to review specific terms, according to The Wall Street Journal.  Mediators said Hamas raised reservations about disarming and about returning all 48 hostages within 72 hours. What […]

October 2, 2025

Walmart pledges to phase out artificial food dyes in products by 2027

Walmart announced on Wednesday that it intends to phase out artificial food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its company brands sold in the U.S. by January 2027. The plan by America’s largest retailer involves roughly 1,000 products, including snacks, bakery items, soft drinks, dressings and dessert […]

October 2, 2025

Venezuela doesn’t like US Marines training in Caribbean

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he is ready to declare a state of emergency if the United States launches an attack against his country. In a televised address Monday, Maduro warned Caracas was preparing to activate constitutional provisions allowing the mobilization of the armed forces, nationalizing key industries, and closing borders if Washington escalates militarily. […]

October 2, 2025

New rules for NFL kicking balls lead to more points on the scoreboard

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has the answer to why fans are seeing so many long field goals in the 2025 NFL season. New rules allowing kickers more time to prepare the balls they use during games are leading to more points on the scoreboard.  Copy URL Save image Email Facebook Twitter / X […]

October 2, 2025

Breath in a bottle? 5 Gum brings fans way closer to KATSEYE girl group

Most fans dream of getting up close and personal with their favorite celebrity. With its new “Senses Collection,” 5 Gum is taking that fantasy to a whole new level by using the breath of KATSEYE members as inspiration. The gum brand wants people to experience “how it feels to chew 5 Gum.” Each item in […]

October 2, 2025

Louisiana Planned Parenthood clinics close, leaving patients searching

Planned Parenthood has closed its last clinics in Louisiana, leaving patients to turn to other providers for reproductive care. After serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other major cities for more than 40 years, the organization has shut the doors on two remaining facilities, according to its website. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast President and CEO […]