Personalities
Happy birthday to Claudia Salas, who turns 32 on July 23, 2026. 🎂 Born in Madrid on July 23, 1994, Salas has spent the past several years building one of the most interesting careers to emerge from the international success of Spanish television. Millions of viewers first discovered her as Rebeka
Movies
Few horror situations are more immediately unsettling than becoming stranded on an unfamiliar road, miles from help, with the growing realization that someone deliberately engineered the accident. That nightmare forms the foundation of Wrong Turn, the 2003 survival-horror film in which Eliza Dushku plays Jessie Burlingame, a young traveler
Wildlife
With a black feathered crown, intensely colored eyes and a body covered in hundreds of delicate white spots, the crested guineafowl looks like one of nature’s most stylish birds. Its most recognizable feature is the thick tuft of curled black feathers rising from the top of its head. Depending
Health
Breathing polluted outdoor air over many years may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a major systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Published in Environment International in 2026, the research combined evidence from studies examining long-term exposure to
Health
For people living with long COVID, fatigue can be far more severe than ordinary tiredness. It may affect concentration, mobility, employment, household tasks and even the ability to hold a conversation without becoming exhausted. A major UK clinical trial has now found that two inexpensive, commonly used treatments may provide
Nature
At first glance, the Brazilian treehopper looks less like an insect and more like something from a science fiction movie. Perched quietly on a branch in the tropical forests of South America, this tiny sap-feeding insect carries what appears to be an elaborate crown decorated with small ball-like
History
The water cure was a brutal interrogation and punishment technique in which captors forced large quantities of water into a restrained person’s mouth and nose. It caused choking, extreme abdominal swelling, vomiting, panic, internal injury and a terrifying sensation of drowning. Despite its deceptively medical-sounding name, the water
Personalities
Every generation has a handful of child actors who leave an unforgettable impression on audiences. Some become household names through a single iconic role, while others continue evolving, proving their talent across different genres and stages of life. Madison Pettis belongs to that rare group. Born on July 22, 1998,
Entertainment
Selena Gomez is preparing for what may become the most ambitious and challenging film role of her career. The actress and singer has joined Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in the next feature from Brady Corbet, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed historical drama The Brutalist. The closely guarded project has
World
A localized outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has now killed four people, with at least 76 cases identified as of July 21, 2026. The latest official figures have therefore overtaken earlier reports that listed three deaths and 74 cases. Seven patients remained hospitalized, while 53
Medical Science
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra, also known by its generic name enlicitide, as the first oral medication to block PCSK9—a biological target previously addressed only through injectable cholesterol-lowering treatments. The once-daily tablet is approved alongside diet and exercise to reduce low-density
Humor
Heoibikuni: The Curious Japanese Tradition of the "Fart Bearer" History is full of strange professions that seem almost unbelievable today. Some people were hired to wake others before alarm clocks existed. Others tasted food for kings to detect poison. Medieval courts employed official jesters to entertain royalty. Among