Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of Telegram, was recently detained in France, drawing attention to the messaging platform and its policies. Durov co-founded Telegram with his brother Nikolai in 2013; it now boasts over 950 million users. Born in 1984 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Durov’s family moved to Italy briefly before returning to … Read more
A coastal town in Massachusetts, Plymouth, is closing parks, playgrounds, and fields from dusk to dawn due to the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The precautionary measure, effective Aug. 23, follows state health officials reporting a rare human case of EEE in Worcester County, the first since 2020.With Plymouth’s EEE risk now classified as … Read more
Red Lobster is rejecting leases at unprofitable locations, including its Maplewood, Missouri restaurant, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to an Aug. 22 court filing. The seafood chain, which closed about 100 restaurants after its May 19 bankruptcy filing, will now shut down an additional 23 locations by Aug. 31. The Maplewood … Read more
Oregon’s “Camino a Casa” program, run by the Hacienda Community Development Corporation, offers up to $30,000 in down payment assistance exclusively to non-citizen homebuyers. Funded by taxpayer dollars through the Economic Equity Investment Program, this initiative has faced criticism for excluding American citizens amidst the state’s severe housing crisis.State Representative Ed Diehl and many Oregonians … Read more
Neil Diamond, known for hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America,” stepped back from the spotlight after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2018. This condition led him to stop touring and has impacted his daily life. Despite this, Diamond remains dedicated to music, writing and recording in the studio. He made a rare appearance at … Read more
Chris Punsalan, a content creator and musician from the Philippines, made a dramatic life change to care for his 96-year-old grandmother. When his grandmother in the Philippines ran out of caregivers, Chris decided to leave his job and move back from Nevada to become her full-time caregiver. Despite the challenges, he embraced this role with … Read more
Sir Paul McCartney, the legendary musician and former Beatle, was recently spotted enjoying a Caribbean getaway with his wife, Nancy Shevell, in St. Barts. Despite the pandemic, the 78-year-old rocker seemed to be having the time of his life, showcasing his youthful spirit with a trendy man bun. McCartney’s willingness to experiment with his look … Read more
We mourn the sudden passing of Jacklyn Zeman, who died on May 9, just three days after turning 70 and less than two weeks after her final *General Hospital* episode aired. Tributes have poured in from her castmates, including Denise Alexander, who fondly remembered their close friendship and Zeman’s warmth and humor. Anthony Geary praised … Read more
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, 16, has begun her first romance, surprising fans who remember her as a baby. According to an insider, Shiloh recently started dating and is keeping her boyfriend’s identity private. Angelina Jolie is aware of the relationship, as Shiloh introduced him to her mother, fulfilling a promise she made. Shiloh, who turns 17 soon, … Read more