In Port-au-Prince’s Cité Soleil, residents protested for police protection after weekend gang clashes drove hundreds from their homes, with reports of killings and arson as hospitals evacuated and the U.N.-backed force works to quell the violence.
NASA Ames aerospace engineer Nate Eller, a 2019 Analy High School graduate who helped Artemis II with wind-tunnel work, texted his Twin Hills middle school science teachers to thank them for inspiring his curiosity. His journey began in seventh grade with science classes and a bottle-rocket project, and his success prompts the retiring teachers to celebrate a student who became a rocket scientist working on a Moon-bound mission.
Martin Short’s adopted daughter Katherine Hartley Short died by suicide. Neighbors told Us Weekly there were “no indication of struggle” and described her as a private yet friendly person who could be seen laughing with friends on her porch and who kept a festive, welcoming home. Short’s representative confirmed the death and asked for privacy, noting Katherine was a social worker. The piece also includes suicide-prevention resources.
Texas’ first week of early voting for the March 3, 2026 party primaries brought more than a million ballots and outpaced the last midterm pace, signaling strong engagement. Voters across the state cited a mix of concerns—from unemployment and high costs to opposition to current leadership and the importance of down-ballot races—reflecting diverse motivations as Texans prepare for November’s contest.
As people enter midlife, brain changes and stress can make names harder to recall. Smartphones may worsen executive function, but memory can improve by reducing screen time, creating mental friction with devices, and using techniques like listening, repeating, and forming associations when meeting people. Sleep, exercise, and brain-challenging activities help too, all while adopting a forgiving attitude toward forgetfulness.
Rescuers have recovered 28 bodies from a private landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines, with eight people still missing. Eighteen others were rescued, some hospitalized with non-critical injuries, as search-and-recovery operations continue.
'Extra' is undergoing staff layoffs and a show revamp ahead of its 32nd season, including leadership changes and a new look, as part of its annual assessment and renewal process.
Hulu released first look images for the limited series "We Were the Lucky Ones," starring Joey King and Logan Lerman, with the first three episodes premiering on March 28. Additionally, Disney+ unveiled a new trailer and teaser poster for the third and final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," while Peacock dropped the first teaser for "Apples Never Fall," and Hulu released a new trailer for "Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez." In other TV news, "Extra" has been renewed for a 31st season by Fox Television Stations, and Warner Bros. Television Group will premiere a new daily syndicated series, "True Crime News," this September.
"Animal" continues to dominate the North American box office, while "Hi Nanna" emerges as a successful new release. However, "Extra" fails to gain traction. "Hi Nanna" grosses $1.1 million, while "Extra" struggles to reach $100k. "Animal" accumulates $2 million over the weekend and has a chance of surpassing the total earnings of "RRR."
The teaser for Nithiin's upcoming film "Extra - Ordinary Man" has been released, showcasing the actor in a junior artist role with impressive action sequences. The teaser also highlights the protagonist's love track and father-son issues, promising a fun-filled entertainer directed by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film is set to release on December 8th.
PlayStation Plus Extra offers a good selection of games for a reasonable price, but it pales in comparison to Xbox Game Pass. PlayStation Plus Premium is not worth the price due to lackluster PS1 game selection and inconsistent streaming quality. However, dedicated PlayStation fans who enjoy third-party titles and old franchises may find value in the service.