Category: BuzzNews (anglais)

Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News

Harry Potter, Nintendo and monsters: Universal Studios announces new attractions

Universal Studios announces expansion with the Universal Epic Universe.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of these revealed locations.

UniversalOrlandoResort

It will transport magic lovers to 1920s Paris, where they will discover a blend of J.K. Rowling’s imaginary ministry and the atmosphere of Fantastic Beasts.

UniversalOrlandoResort

Super Nintendo World is also on the program, a nostalgic experience that lets fans interact with characters like Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong inside an iconic green pipe.

Isle of Berk will also offer a taste of the How to Train Your Dragon universe, where visitors can fly with dragons or experience fantastical adventures. Dark Universe, meanwhile, will offer a dark, atmospheric world populated by classic Universal monsters.

UniversalOrlandoResort

New hotels and several other sites and facilities are also part of this major renovation plan for the Universal Resort.

Opening is scheduled for 2025.

Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News

Enter a wave of icy nostalgia with the trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!

With Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, nostalgia takes on a chilling new twist. In the highly anticipated sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, released in 2021, the Ghostbusters return to New York to face new threats.

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard all return to the screen in this film.

New York City faces a terrifying evil that threatens to transform it into a new Ice Age.

Sony Pictures/CTMG, Inc.

Jason Reitman, director of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, hands over the reins to Gil Kenan.

Reitman and Kenan co-wrote the screenplay.

The film is sure to please long-time fans, while hopefully capturing the imagination of new generations!

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire hits cinemas on March 22.

Categories
Entertainment Gossip Lifestyle News

The Office is no longer the most streamed show

Suits broke records in 2023 and became the most streamed TV show, beating out a true phenomenon, namely The Office.

Suits, which first aired from 2011 to 2019 on USA Network, overtook previous record-holder The Office, which reached 57.1 billion streaming minutes in 2020.

The legal series starring, among others, a certain Meghan Markle, in fact recorded no less than 57.7 billion minutes of streaming in 2023!

The success of the series can be explained by the massive growth it experienced following its first broadcast on Netflix in July.

USA Network Media

In fact, Netflix reported in January 2023 that licensed content now accounted for 45% of its audience, a testament to the enduring appeal of franchises like Suits.

USA Network Media

The Suits effect, as some are calling it, is a phenomenon that not only sparks debate about evolving content strategy tactics, but also sets the bar high for measuring the impact of licensed shows in the highly competitive streaming market.

This dominance may indicate that the appetite for familiar, binge-worthy content is stronger than ever in the digital age.

Let’s bet, however, that this news will annoy the most loyal fans of The Office!

NBC
Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News Sports (en)

Kurt Cobain’s autopsy report leaked almost 30 years after his death?

New information has emerged on X (Twitter) about the tragic death of Kurt Cobain, the charismatic leader of legendary grunge band Nirvana, who died at the age of 27.

The online disclosure of an autopsy report, whose authenticity remains uncertain, would expose the circumstances surrounding Cobain’s death on April 8, 1994.

The controversial document was posted on the social platform X by a private investigator claiming to be a former Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department detective, on January 24.

Getty Images

The autopsy report indicates that Cobain, struggling with heroin addiction, had Valium, heroin, and other drugs in his system at the time of his death. He provides details of the firearm found near the singer, seemingly confirming that Cobain had indeed tragically ended his life.

Kurt Cobain died tragically on April 8, 1994, at the age of 27.

WennCover

His tragic death still generates tons of rumors.

Are Tom Grant’s revelations true?

Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News

Kate Middleton leaves hospital, but convalescence continues

Kensington Palace has confirmed that Kate Middleton has left hospital after successful abdominal surgery.

The princess, who spent 13 days in private hospital with her family – Prince William and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – has returned home to Windsor to complete her recovery.

Without divulging details of the operation performed on Princess Kate, the palace assured the public that it was planned and not cancer-related.

The royal couple expressed their gratitude in a written statement for the exceptional care provided to the princess during her stay in hospital.

Getty Images

Kensington Palace said it was unlikely that Princess Kate would return to public duties before Easter.

Her convalescence therefore continues.

Getty Images

Other members of the royal family have also experienced medical problems in recent months. King Charles III underwent an additional medical procedure at the same hospital for treatment of an enlarged prostate. This benign condition, which affects thousands of men every year, is not unusual. After his treatment, the king will have to rest for a short period.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… January 31

2020

United Kingdom formally withdraws from the European Union (Brexit).

2015

17 year old Lydia Ko of New Zealand becomes the youngest golfer in men’s or women’s golf history to be ranked No. 1 in the world

2010

Avatar becomes the first film to gross over $2 billion worldwide.

1981

Gaetan Boucher skates world record 1000m (1:13.39).

1971

Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa blasted off aboard Apollo 14 on a mission to the moon.

1958

US launches their 1st artificial satellite, Explorer 1.

1951

Duplessis Bridge over the St. Maurice River collapses, killing four people.

1930

3M begins marketing Scotch Tape.

1920

Quebec Bulldogs’ Joe ‘The Phantom’ Malone sets NHL record of 7 goals in one game against Toronto.

1865

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was ratified by the necessary number of states on December 6, 1865. The amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

Categories
BuzzNews (anglais) Entertainment Gossip Lifestyle News News

I Am Celine Dion: A documentary on the fight against her disease

CĂ©line Dion

Amazon MGM has acquired the rights to I Am Celine Dion, a documentary that traces CĂ©line Dion’s journey against Stiff Person Syndrome.

The documentary, directed by Oscar-nominated director Irene Taylor, promises audiences a unique look at CĂ©line Dion’s struggle to overcome adversity.

In December 2022, CĂ©line Dion bravely revealed her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome on Instagram. She explained how the disorder had affected her mobility and ability to perform. The condition, which affects around one in a million people, is extremely rare.

The film, produced in collaboration with Sony, is the result of a three-year project.

The film follows CĂ©line Dion for over a year, as she copes with the complications associated with her diagnosis.

Getty Images

CĂ©line Dion is one of pop music’s most popular artists. Over the course of her career, she has sold over 250 million albums.

Getty Images

The exact release date of I Am Celine Dion, on Prime Video, has not yet been revealed.

Categories
BuzzNews (anglais) Entertainment Gossip Lifestyle News News

First human implanted by Neuralink, says Elon Musk

Neuralink has announced that it has implanted one of its products in a human patient for the first time, NBC reports.

According to reports, the patient recovered well from the procedure. The company hopes that this operation will revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders and paralysis.

The FDA approved Neuralink in May 2023. This trial evaluates the functionality and safety of the implant using a robotic surgical system. The PRIME study involves surgically implanting ultra-thin brain signal transmission wires into the area of the brain associated with movement. Neuralink believes that this technology could enable individuals to use digital devices such as cursors and keyboards… simply by thinking about them.

Getty Images

Musk announced that his company’s first product would be Telepathy, which aims to control electronic devices simply by thinking. Musk explained that the first device was intended to help people who have lost the function of a limb.

Neuralink’s journey has not been without controversy. In December 2022, Reuters reported that around 1,500 animals had died during testing.

However, no violations were discovered during an investigation by the US Department of Agriculture.

Getty Images

The regulatory environment will come under increasing scrutiny as the field of brain-computer interfaces progresses. The FDA published its preliminary opinion on brain-computer interfaces in 2021. It noted the rapid progress made by the industry.

The technological and scientific community, as well as the patients who will benefit most from this technology, are closely monitoring trials and developments.

Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News

The White House under Trump had a drug problem

An investigation by the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General has revealed alarming information about the White House medical unit under the Trump administration.

The in-depth report highlights problems with the administration of prescription drugs, including the over-prescribing of drugs to employees who were not entitled to them and the lack of proper records, NBC reports.

Reports covering pharmacy practices between 2017 and 2019 highlighted instances where Medical Unit dispensed controlled drugs such as Ambien (a sedative) or Provigil (a stimulant), without verifying patients’ identities.

Witnesses interviewed during the investigation revealed a disturbingly lax approach to drug distribution. They even failed to complete the necessary formalities for non-controlled substances, and sometimes distributed drugs such as Provigil as gifts to departing employees!

The investigation also shed light on how the White House medical unit procured large quantities of opioids such as fentanyl and morphine.

Fentanyl is of particular concern because of its potency and its role in the opioid epidemic plaguing the United States.

According to the report, the White House medical unit’s distribution methods demonstrate a disturbing disregard for federal regulations and guidelines established by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The report cites lack of oversight as the primary factor contributing to the mishandling of drugs.

The Inspector General’s report also revealed that thousands of people who were not eligible for care received care by proxy. This practice violated federal laws and regulations, as well as Department of Defense policies.

The Pentagon has accepted the Inspector General’s recommendations to improve administrative oversight and compliance with drug distribution policy.

The clinic is responsible for the day-to-day medical care of the President, Vice President, their families and White House staff.

The report does not place responsibility on the doctors or administrators.

Categories
Entertainment Gossip News News

5 years in prison for the man who leaked Trump’s information

Charles Littlejohn, who was accused of disclosing thousands of confidential tax records, including those of Trump, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, was sentenced to five years in prison, the maximum requested by federal prosecutors, NBC reports.

Last October, Littlejohn pleaded guilty to disclosing confidential financial information, including that of former President Donald Trump and thousands of wealthy Americans. Accused of accessing the IRS database, he stole private tax information, constituting a serious breach of IRS security.

Getty Images

From August to October 2019, Littlejohn allegedly transferred confidential data to various storage media, then providing it anonymously to several media outlets, including The New York Times.

Following the stolen data, the New York Times published several articles, highlighting that Trump had paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017. Another article exposed the tax avoidance tactics of billionaires such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

Getty Images

Court documents submitted as evidence indicated that Littlejohn had taken significant steps to destroy evidence in anticipation of an upcoming investigation, and these revelations would have increased the seriousness of his offense.

Littlejohn was scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes in Washington, D.C., on January 29, and the judge will ultimately impose the maximum sentence in this case.