Travel Plans Are Changing Fast For years, sunny U.S. cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York were top picks for Canadian travelers. But not this year. With prices rising and the Canadian dollar losing value, many people are rethinking their vacation plans—and the U.S. is no longer the go-to. Why It Just Doesn’t Feel…
From Airport to Prison What was meant to be a joyful family vacation turned into a nightmare for Paul and Christy Akeo from Michigan. The US couple landed in Cancun, expecting a week of sun and relaxation. Instead, they were arrested at the airport and taken straight to a high-security prison. The reason? A financial…
The NBA has canceled the All-Star mini-tournament for 2026 following mixed player and fan feedback. Commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the format didn’t function as planned, which led the league to look into new means to restore competitiveness to the All-Star Game. National Basketball Association Calls Off All-Star Mini-tournament–Seeks Some New Format: For 2026 New…
Texas Tech pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Arkansas 85-83 in overtime, overcoming a 16-point deficit in the second half. One of the tournament’s most jaw-dropping comebacks, the Red Raiders’ tenacity and resolve earned them an exciting victory and a well-deserved place in the Elite Eight. Texas Tech’s Shocking Show of Audacity For 34…
Marvel might be going through a rough time, but actor Paul Walter Hauser believes the studio is about to bounce back in a big way. He says the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps is the movie to do it. Hauser, who makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming film, told The Direct that the 2025 blockbuster will mark a…
Legendary actor Michael Caine is opening up about what it was really like working with Heath Ledger during the making of Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight and he says it was nothing short of chilling. In his new memoir, Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life, Caine reveals that Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker left a lasting impression on everyone,…
OpenAI’s newest image generation tool has taken the internet by storm — not just for its advanced capabilities, but because it’s really, really good at mimicking the iconic look of Studio Ghibli films. Launched Tuesday, the new model is part of GPT-4o, OpenAI’s latest and “most advanced image generator yet.” The tool is designed to…
Amidst a world where people often obsess over fertility talks in terms of technology and support, one 66-year-old German woman is grabbing the headlines for something else: She became pregnant and gave birth to her tenth child naturally. A 7-pound, 13-ounce healthy baby boy named Philipp was born by cesarean section at Charité Hospital on…
A patient who received an organ transplant in Michigan died of rabies earlier this year, which is a highly unusual and tragic medical event. Health authorities have confirmed that the virus was transmitted through a donated organ, which is a rare but established risk of transplant surgery. The patient passed away several weeks later, in…
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has taken an unorthodox approach to developing creativity and resilience in new hires: giving them a nearly impossible task on their first day. The idea is to promote early failure, thus removing the fear that comes with it and creating a culture of innovation at the company. In a recent appearance…
