Seychelles celebrated its first National Slavery Abolition Day on February 1, 2026, as a public holiday honoring enslaved people and fighting modern exploitation.

Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine star in *This Is Pleasure*, a 2026 drama about moral conflict after a friend’s misconduct allegations.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel to advance Gaza ceasefire, security, and Iran nuclear talks amid rising tensions.

Disney delays Hulu-Disney+ integration until late 2026, ending standalone Hulu app on Feb 5, 2026, with content moving to Disney+.

U.S. lead exposure dropped over 100-fold since the 1960s due to regulations, but no level is safe, experts say.

Montreal mayor’s car damaged by potholes, spotlighting city’s worsening road crisis.

Michael Vandenbergh, 30, of La Farge, WI, will stand trial for allegedly attempting to murder a woman and her two children in a September 12 arson attack in Wisconsin Rapids.

A New Zealander with terminal cancer calls rules for accessing retirement funds "harsh," as strict death-proximity requirements cause stress despite severe illness.

U.S. obesity drug prices are dropping due to competition, slowing prescription growth, and new federal pricing rules, challenging earlier market forecasts.

The SSPX plans to consecrate bishops without Vatican approval on July 1, 2026, risking automatic excommunication.