In a world where every celebrity tweet and Instagram post is scrutinized, Zendaya has once again managed to make a powerful statement—this time, not with words but through her latest achievements. While her half-sister Latonja Coleman has recently leveled serious accusations regarding their estranged relationship and voiced concerns about being excluded from Zendaya’s upcoming wedding, the multifaceted star has allowed her success and resilience to speak for itself.

Hanif Kureishi’s memoir Shattered is not for the faint-hearted. In this raw, unvarnished account, the renowned British author—best known for his keen observations on race, sex, and class in 1970s London—opens up about his life after a devastating accident that left him a tetraplegic. With brutal honesty and caustic humor, Kureishi takes readers on a journey that is as harrowing as it is transformative. He recounts how a single, fateful fall turned his private life into a public spectacle, forcing him to confront the indignities of his new existence while also discovering unexpected love.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that breast cancer survivors who receive chemotherapy may face a more pronounced and long-lasting decline in their physical health compared to those treated only with endocrine therapy. This large-scale prospective cohort investigation sheds light on the differential impact of various treatment regimens, pointing to the need for more informed decision-making when balancing therapeutic benefits against potential long-term side effects.

The South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned to a jubilant reception in Cape Town on Sunday following his abrupt expulsion by the administration of US President Donald Trump. A lively crowd of supporters filled the arrivals area at Cape Town International Airport, applauding and chanting as the ambassador and his wife, Rosieda, made their way through the terminal under police escort.

The night sky is a tapestry of mystery. When you peer into the vastness, it is easy to assume that cosmic objects scatter themselves randomly. Yet new research suggests that there is a curious pattern to galaxy rotations—one that just might imply the entire Universe was born spinning. More radically, some astronomers are even revisiting the notion that we all live inside a colossal black hole.

The Illawarra Hawks have completed a remarkable rags-to-riches transformation to claim the 2025 NBL championship, defeating Melbourne United 114–104 in a gripping game five decider. The victory marks only the second title in the Hawks’ 47-year history—and their first since 2001—capping off a spectacular season for a team that finished bottom of the league just two years ago.

In a development that raises hopes as well as ethical questions, several biotech startups are racing to create treatments aimed at extending the healthy lifespan—often called “healthspan”—of pets. Driven by robust venture capital funding, these companies are investigating everything from hormone-suppressing tablets to targeted gene therapies that promise to stave off age-related diseases in cats and dogs.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that more than 50,000 people have been killed by Israel’s ongoing bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip—an unprecedented figure that has alarmed international observers and provoked renewed scrutiny of the conflict. According to the ministry, the death toll, which had slowed during a two-month ceasefire, has surged dramatically since Israeli forces resumed their offensive on March 18.