Author: Onu Akter

President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will directly join the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House announced on Thursday. At a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a message from the president: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.” The announcement follows intense fighting in the region. A missile strike from Iran…

Katy Perry has openly shared her concerns about fellow singer Benson Boone’s early career struggles. The pop icon said she was “really worried” about the hate Benson has faced on his way to stardom. Benson Boone, known for his 2024 hit “Beautiful Things,” first gained attention during his time on American Idol in 2021. Katy Perry was a judge on the show at that time. Benson later left the competition to pursue his own path in music. In a recent interview, Benson was asked if Katy ever took credit for his success after predicting he would win the show. He…

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is suing the state of New York over a new law that targets hate speech. The law, known as the Stop Hiding Hate Act, requires social media companies to reveal how they monitor hate speech and harmful content. X, formerly called Twitter, argues this violates free speech rights protected by the First Amendment. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in a federal court. X claims the law forces social media platforms to disclose their stance on speech that is often controversial and protected. The platform says the law is not only…

The United States has approved the world’s only twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. This new treatment offers hope to millions by reducing new infections more effectively than current daily pills. The drug, called lenacapavir and made by Gilead Sciences, could change HIV prevention worldwide. Although a vaccine for HIV is still needed, lenacapavir is seen by experts as the next best option. Studies show it almost stopped new infections in people at high risk. This is better than daily pills that some people forget to take or avoid because of stigma. Greg Millett, public policy director at an AIDS research foundation,…

Airfares from Europe to the United States are falling fast. This trend is mainly due to fewer travelers coming from Western Europe. New data shows that travel from this region dropped 4.4% in May compared to last year. Overall international visits to the U.S. were down 2.8% in the same period. Experts say the drop is expected to continue through July. Travel bookings for that month are already down 13% compared to last year, according to aviation analytics firm OAG. The decline started earlier this year. Since March, fewer Europeans have been planning trips to the U.S. Political tensions, a…

Anne Burrell, a celebrated TV chef and longtime star of the Food Network, has died at the age of 55. Her passing was confirmed on Tuesday by her family and the network. No cause of death has been shared publicly at this time. Anne was best known for her energetic personality and her commitment to making cooking fun and approachable. Her work touched the lives of millions, both on-screen and off. She leaves behind her husband of almost four years, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, and her sister Jane. Her family shared a heartfelt message, describing Anne…

Taylor Tomlinson is turning her personal struggles into comedy that connects deeply with her audience. The 31-year-old comedian will perform at Dublin’s 3Arena on July 13 as part of her Save Me Tour. Her new show draws on her strict religious upbringing, family loss, mental health, and dating life as a public figure. Tomlinson grew up in a strict Christian home where Harry Potter was banned for being too close to the devil. After her mother died when she was eight, her faith began to shift. Still, church played a key role in her early comedy career. As a teenager,…

Two students from the East of England have been named finalists in the prestigious BAFTA gaming awards. Daniel Tachauer from Essex and Ruby from Suffolk were selected among 52 young people aged 10 to 18 by industry experts. The Young Game Designers (YGD) competition aims to support young gamers who create and share their own game ideas. The awards celebrate talent and encourage creativity in game design and development. Daniel, 14, is a finalist in the Game Making category for ages 10 to 14. His game, Planet Drop, is an astronomy-themed puzzle game where players merge falling planets. It is…

The Galgorm Hotel Collection is growing in Northern Ireland, offering options for families and couples. Owned by the Hill family, the group turned the original Galgorm Resort into a top spa destination in the UK and Ireland. Recently, they added Roe Valley Resort in Limavady to their portfolio, aiming to create a family-friendly resort on the north coast. Roe Valley Resort is just over an hour from Belfast and two hours from Dublin. Purchased in late 2024, the resort plans to add pool slides, playgrounds, and kids’ entertainment. During a recent visit, a spacious family room overlooking a golf course…

Taiwan has added China’s Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list. This list already includes banned groups like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Taiwanese companies must now get government approval before exporting products to these companies. The update appeared on Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs website late Saturday. Taiwan is home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier of chips to companies like Nvidia. Huawei and SMIC have been working to catch up in the chip technology race. Taiwan already enforces strict controls on chip exports. These…