Year: 2026
Taxi Driver at 50: Why Scorsese’s Portrait of Alienation Still Feels Uncomfortably Modern
Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver turned 50 in 2026. The 1976 Palme d’Or…
Seven Naturally Mummified Cheetahs Found in Saudi Caves Reveal a Lost Arabian Genetic History
Researchers found seven naturally mummified cheetahs and skeletal remains from 54 others…
Petro Said His Helicopter Diverted Over an Alleged Assassination Threat; Evidence Remained Unclear
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said in February 2026 that his helicopter changed…
Elephant Carpal Bone Found in Córdoba May Be Rare Direct Evidence of Punic War Elephants
A small elephant carpal bone from the Colina de los Quemados site…
Canada Reaffirmed That Israeli Settlement Expansion and West Bank Control Measures Violate International Law
Canada reiterated in February 2026 that Israeli settlements and related measures expanding…
ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Launched With Joint Audio-Video Generation — and Seedance 2.5 Has Since Replaced It
ByteDance officially launched Seedance 2.0 in February 2026 with joint audio-video generation,…
Iraq Said It Dismantled a Major ISIS Cell in Anbar and Arrested the Group’s Local ‘Governor’
Iraq’s National Security Service said in February 2026 that it dismantled an…
La Panarda of Villavallelonga: Abruzzo’s All-Night Feast for Saint Anthony
In Villavallelonga, Abruzzo, La Panarda is a centuries-old communal banquet held around…
Russia Charged Three Men Over the Shooting of GRU Deputy Chief Vladimir Alexeyev
Russian authorities arrested and later charged three men over the February 2026…
AI Medical Advice Can Fail in Real-World Use, Oxford Study Finds
A 2026 randomized Oxford study of 1,298 adults found that people using…
Iran’s New Airline Rules Require Five Aircraft — Three Owned and Two Leased
Iran’s 2026 airline regulations require passenger carriers to have at least five…
JBR Beach Dubai Guide 2026: The Beach, The Walk, Tram, Metro and Things to Do
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is one of Dubai’s busiest beachfront districts, combining…