Nike Teams Up With Kim Kardashian to Launch New Brand, NikeSKIMS

Nike announced a multi-year collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear firm, SKIMS, to launch a new activewear line, NikeSKIMS, CNBC reported. The range, which will include apparel, footwear, and accessories, will be released this spring with a worldwide rollout in 2026. Details of individual items are not yet available, but Nike included a logo for the […]

Trump: Elon Musk Is My Enforcer, Carrying Out My Orders

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called Elon Musk his “enforcer-in-chief,” thanking the tech mogul for assisting in enforcing his sweeping executive orders at record speed. The two complemented each other in a shared Fox News interview, dismissing criticism of Trump’s aggressive use of executive power. Since returning to office, Trump has signed numerous executive […]

Massive Sinkhole Opens Up in English Village

A massive sinkhole has unexpectedly emerged in Surrey village Godstone, engulfing gardens and displacing about 30 families. The sinkhole, which emerged on Monday and grew to a minimum of 20 meters by Tuesday, was categorized as a major incident by the local authorities. The homes that were affected, constructed only three years ago on a […]

Mo’ Salah is the only player on Lionel Messi’s level and deserves the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Ex-Liverpool player Markus Babbel thinks Mohamed Salah is the sole player who can compete with Lionel Messi. Salah has been in top shape this season, scoring 28 goals and 19 assists in 36 games, making him an early candidate for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In spite of his consistency throughout the years, Salah did not […]

For California’s attorney general, taking on Trump isn’t just politics—it’s personal.

Few California political offices offer a better springboard to higher office than that of attorney general. As state chief law enforcement officer and consumer advocate, the office is ideally positioned to appeal to voters’ needs—tough on crime but protecting civil rights. Earlier incumbents like Jerry Brown and his father Pat Brown used the office as […]

After the Toronto plane crash, Delta reports that 19 out of 21 passengers have been discharged from the hospital.

Delta Air Lines confirmed Tuesday that 19 of the 21 individuals who were transported to Toronto area hospitals following Monday’s plane crash have been discharged. Investigators continue to look into why the regional jet rolled over on landing. Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, which occurred on a CRJ900 plane operated by Delta’s […]

Israel Announces Names of Six Hostages Hamas Is Expected to Release on Saturday

Six Israeli hostages who are being held in Gaza by Hamas will be released on Saturday, and four others’ bodies will return to Israel on Thursday, according to Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. The information was a relief but also accompanied with some grief to the families, as efforts continue to bring the remaining hostages home. […]

The Vatican reports that Pope Francis has pneumonia affecting both lungs

Pope Francis was diagnosed with “bilateral pneumonia” and remains under medical treatment at a Roman hospital, the Vatican stated on Tuesday. The health of Pope Francis is complex, with lab tests and X-rays of his chest confirming infection. The Vatican reported that Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” that followed recent bronchitis complicating the treatment. […]

All Passengers Survive as Plane Crashes and Overturns at Toronto Airport

A Delta Air Lines aircraft attempting to land at Toronto Pearson Airport during a blizzard crash-landed and flipped over on the runway Monday afternoon. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ900 operated for Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air, belly-landed with one wing sheared off. Miraculously, all 80 people aboard survived the crash landing. Chaos on the Tarmac Travelers […]

Everton Unveil ‘Instagrammable’ Food Menu at £800M Stadium – Featuring a Loaded Sausage Roll, £9.50 Chicken Tenders, and an Indulgent Doughnut

Everton fans were given a glimpse of what to expect at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium on Monday’s test event, and it wasn’t just the football that was hitting the headlines—it was the food. As the Toffees bid farewell to Goodison Park at the end of this season, their new Everton Stadium that will cost […]

U.S. Government Attempts to Rehire Recently Fired Nuclear Workers

The U.S. government is scrambling to recall nuclear safety personnel it had just laid off a few days ago, following concern that their loss would amount to a national security risk. The employees are employed by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and were part of several hundred Department of Energy employees who were handed […]

Can Artificial Intelligence Become “Conscious”? This Canadian Startup Believes It Can

While the world watches Sam Altman tweaking ChatGPT and OpenAI taking strides toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), a Canadian firm, Nirvanic, has even more ambitious plans—to create the first conscious AI. Their approach is nothing less than revolutionary. Instead of traditional computing, Nirvanic is turning to quantum technology, following the lead of Nobel laureate Roger […]

How Kim Kardashian Built a Shapewear Empire

In mid-November, Kim Kardashian’s Skims ventured boldly into high fashion, collaborating with high-end Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. The collaboration reimagined D&G’s timeless looks—its timeless leopard print among them—into sultry, elegant, and budget-friendly pieces, ranging from sheer bralettes and slip dresses to silk robes and satin thongs. The collection was a success, earning over […]

Study Increases The Chances Of The Fact That We’re Not Alone in the Universe

A new study contradicts the long-held belief that intelligent life is a cosmic anomaly, instead suggesting that the development of humanity was a natural result of Earth’s evolving environment—and that other similar life forms may exist elsewhere in the universe. Directed by a research team at Penn State, the new work redefines the “hard steps” […]

How did Hong Kong become involved in the US-China trade w@r?

This article was originally written for the Hong Kong Free Press by Han Tse on February 15, 2025, and has been edited and re-published as part of a content partnership. Hong Kong has been stuck in the middle of the US-China trade w@r, with the recent round of tariffs from former US President Donald Trump […]

At Least 9 Dead as Winter Storm Sweeps Across the U.S.

At least nine people have lost their lives as a powerful winter storm ravages the U.S., with Kentucky suffering the most. Creeks have burst their banks and roads have been inundated by heavy rain, killing at least eight people in the state. “Even with the incredible response we’ve had, we can confirm that we’ve lost […]

Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Remove Whistleblower Agency Chief

The government of the previous President Donald Trump is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to allow his firing of Hampton Dellinger, the director of the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that protects government whistleblowers. The Justice Department asked the court to overturn a Feb. 12 ruling by a federal judge that temporarily prohibited […]

Pep Guardiola Says Man City Have ‘One Percent’ Chance Against Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola concedes Manchester City have only a “one percent” hope of rescuing their situation against Real Madrid in their Champions League tie on Wednesday. City lost a heart-wrenching 3-2 home first leg, having been 2-1 up only four minutes from time. Now they have to get past the Bernabeu. “The probability of winning from […]

Unable to Afford a House, Woman Buys an Abandoned Church on Facebook Marketplace Instead

A Brisbane, Australia, woman who could not afford a home thought outside the box—she bought a dilapidated church off Facebook Marketplace. Fanny Barlow, whose renovation of the quirky property is ongoing, chronicled her adventure in a viral video now with over 300,000 views. “I bought it as my first house,” Barlow told Newsweek. “I am […]

Vatican Reports Improvement in Pope Francis’ Bronchitis During Hospital Stay

Pope Francis spent a “quiet night” in Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital and is on the mend with indications of relief from his bronchitis, the Vatican reported Saturday. Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni said the 88-year-old pope “rested well,” had breakfast, and read the newspapers as he checked in with additional medical therapy. While […]

Three Israeli Hostages Freed After Nearly 500 Days in Hamas Captivity

Israel had received three hostages on February 15 who were held captive by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 500 days. The freed hostages—U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, Alexander Sasha Troufanov, 29, and Iair Horn, 46—were released as part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal under the ceasefire truce that began on January 19, 2025. However, Horn’s […]

Rubio in Israel: Calls for Hamas’ Eradication Cast Doubt on Gaza Ceasefire

During a trip to Israel, US Senator Marco Rubio firmly defended Israel’s Gaza initiative, declaring Hamas “must be destroyed.” The statement brings more skepticism about the fragile ceasefire, which will shift into its second phase within weeks. Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a regional tour in which he is sure to […]

Mohamed Salah Keeps Liverpool Tradition Alive After Wolves Win

Mohamed Salah wasted no time in getting on social media celebrating Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves, the moment the final whistle was blown. The Reds pushed further top of the Premier League table with the win at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Luis Diaz scores Luis Diaz started the scoring in the first half, and […]

Pep Guardiola Provides Crucial Erling Haaland Injury Update Before Liverpool Showdown

Manchester City fans relaxed when Erling Haaland damaged his knee in the closing stages of the Newcastle game. But Pep Guardiola has issued a welcome statement that Erling is alright. Struggling to be consistent this season and set to lose their Premier League crown, City struck back in style as they routed Newcastle 4-0. New […]

Israel and Hamas Swap Hostages: 3 Israelis Exchanged for 183 Palestinian Prisoners

Hamas-led militants on Saturday freed three frail and visibly emaciated Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners in a deal related to an ongoing ceasefire, as a temporary truce has stalled the 16-month-long war in Gaza. The freeing of the Israeli hostages—Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or […]

Serena Williams Defends Taylor Swift After Super Bowl Boos, While Trump Mocks Her

Serena Williams and former US President Donald Trump have weighed in on Taylor Swift getting booed at the Super Bowl on Sunday. During the game in New Orleans, Swift appeared on the jumbotron at the Caesars Superdome. She received mixed reactions from fans, with several cheering and a few booing her. Swift playfully replied with […]

Trump Agrees with Trudeau: “Yes i Do Want Canada to Be the 51st State”

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his idea of Canada becoming the United States’ 51st state, saying Sunday that he is “serious” about the possibility. During a pre-Super Bowl interview on Fox, Trump responded to comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who reportedly told business leaders that Trump’s talk of absorbing Canada into […]

Trump Ends Penny Production: Copper Coins to Be Phased Out

Trump directed the Treasury Department and its secretary, Scott Bessent, to stop making new pennies on grounds that the coin’s production costs too much for its face value. “For far too long, the United States has minted pennies that literally cost us more than two cents apiece. What a waste!” Trump wrote in a posting […]

Jadon Sancho’s One-Word Message to Marcus Rashford Hints at Man United Exit

Former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has sent a brutally honest message to his old teammate Marcus Rashford after Rashford made his Aston Villa debut. The 27-year-old came off the bench in Villa’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur, which was his first outing since his move from Old Trafford this January. This is […]

Trump Claims He Spoke to Putin About Ending the W@r in Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the end of the w@r in Ukraine, the New York Post reports. If true, it would be the first known direct conversation between Putin and a U.S. president since early 2022. While repeatedly promising that he would end the […]