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Chiefs apply franchise tag to Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith. Smith, 25, has played in 67 regular-season and 13 postseason games. Franchise tag deadline is Monday, with contract talks until July 15. Smith ranked 13th in pass block win rate and 6th in run block win rate in 2024. Smith’s draft fall was due to concerns over a blood-clot issue. The Kansas City Chiefs have decided to use the franchise tag on Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday (27 February). This move ensures that Smith, 25, will remain with the Chiefs for the 2025 season unless…

Zendaya will voice Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter in Shrek 5. Shrek 5 will be released on Dec. 23, 2026, for the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz reprise their iconic roles. The film is directed by Shrek veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon. In an exciting announcement for Shrek fans worldwide, Zendaya has joined the voice cast of Shrek 5. The award-winning actress, known for her roles in Challengers and Dune 2, will voice Felicia, the daughter of Shrek and Fiona. The fifth installment of the beloved animated franchise is set to hit theatres on…

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods from March 4. An additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods will also take effect on March 4. The tariffs are aimed at tackling fentanyl imports contributing to the U.S. opioid crisis. 72,776 U.S. deaths were linked to synthetic opioids, mainly fentanyl, in 2023. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4. The new tariffs, aimed at reducing the deadly influx of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into the United States, will target products imported from…

Nathan Fielder expands his high-budget simulations for life’s major challenges. Teaser trailer reveals a mysterious new project with five identical rooms. Season 1 featured bizarre rehearsals, including a parenting simulation. Fielder continues as writer, director, and executive producer. HBO has officially announced the return of Nathan Fielder’s surreal comedy series The Rehearsal for its second season. The new installment will premiere on April 20, exclusively on HBO and streaming on Max. The show, which blends reality and scripted elements, follows Fielder as he creates elaborate, high-budget simulations to help people prepare for significant life moments. In a recently released teaser,…

10 fatalities reported across Southeast US due to severe storms. Kentucky suffers the highest toll with 9 confirmed deaths. Thousands of rescues carried out, power outages affecting 39,000 homes. Flash floods and tornadoes wreak havoc in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Major snowfall and ice storms predicted in Northeast US A deadly storm system lashed the Southeast U.S. over the weekend, bringing heavy rain, floods, and destructive winds. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the severe weather, with Kentucky bearing the brunt of the devastation. On Sunday (16 February), Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that…

Ibrahim Ali Sheikh spent 21 years in prison despite being proven innocent in 2017.  His mother, Kohinoor Begum, worked in brick kilns and as a domestic worker to survive. His wife remarried, and his child grew up without him. Ibrahim was originally sentenced to death in a 2003 murder case but was later acquitted. Bureaucratic negligence caused him to remain in jail for seven extra years. Ibrahim Ali Sheikh, known as Sagar, was released from Jessore Central Jail last Saturday evening after spending 21 years behind bars. He was proven innocent in 2017 and should have been released seven years…

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus plans to visit Aynaghar, secret detention sites. The visit follows a recommendation by the Advisory Council on February 6. Both local and foreign media will accompany Yunus during the visit. The visit aims to uncover the conditions of enforced disappearance victims. The Commission of Enquiry had earlier requested victims’ participation for identification. The Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, will soon visit the secret detention centers known as Aynaghar, where victims of enforced disappearance were reportedly held in inhumane conditions during Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The visit is scheduled to take place shortly, with both…

Harbin will host the 9th Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14, 2025. 64 events will be held in 11 disciplines, including biathlon, curling, and ski mountaineering. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and declare the Games open. Harbin’s infrastructure is upgraded for international standards. Official mascots “Binbin” and “Nini” represent the event’s spirit. The 9th Asian Winter Games are set to take place in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province in northeast China, from February 7 to 14, 2025. This marks Harbin’s second time hosting the prestigious event, following its successful role as the venue for the 1996…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Feb. 6. Both leaders pledged to enhance strategic cooperation and mutual trust. China-Thailand Railway and economic projects were key discussion points. Law enforcement cooperation to combat online crimes was emphasized. Thailand reaffirmed support for the one-China policy and global partnerships. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday, 06 February, marking the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations. Both leaders emphasized deepening strategic cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties for regional stability and economic growth. Xi highlighted the “Golden Jubilee of China-Thailand…

Netflix orders a reboot of the beloved classic ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ Rebecca Sonnenshine to serve as showrunner and executive producer. The series will offer a new take on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic books. The original TV adaptation ran for nine seasons from 1974 to 1983. No casting details or release date announced yet. Netflix has officially announced a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. The reboot revives Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved book series for a new generation. The confirmation came on January 29, 2025, from Jinny Howe, Vice President of Drama Series at Netflix. “We are…