Health

Leaders

B.B. King, the ‘King of the Blues’, Dies at 89

B.B. King, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, died at 89 in his Las Vegas home. Barack Obama called him 'a legend,' and the musician’s legacy continues to shape blues and rock.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

TV & Streaming

Lizzie Borden Netflix Cast: 8 Key Cast Members in New Season

Netflix’s 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' explores the 1892 axe murders of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother, reframing the case through themes of female rage and repression. Ella Beatty stars as the repressed heiress, with Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps among the supporting cast.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Music

Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, and the Macklemore tour controversy

Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks, with Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, playing a key role. The dispute led to donations and political commentary.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Africa

Ninth Woman’s Body Found in South Africa

Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in just two months, amid growing concern over a string of unexplained deaths east of Johannesburg, according to BBC.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Discovery

Assad Regime Planned Journalist’s Kidnap for Weeks, BBC Finds

US journalist Austin Tice was kidnapped in a calculated operation planned for more than a month, according to a BBC investigation.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Music

Stadium Owner Robert Kraft Says Ed Sheeran Asked for $2m Donation

Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2m donation for aid in the region following a controversy over pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being removed from the tour. According to BBC.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Naturaleza

Tres perros salvajes viajan 2500 millas: récord en África

Tres perros salvajes africanos realizaron el viaje más largo jamás registrado en el continente, según un estudio publicado en Ecology.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Nature

Wild Dogs’ 2,500-Mile Journey ‘Like a Disney Movie’

Three endangered African wild dogs made the longest recorded single journey by any mammal on the continent, traveling over 2,500 miles, according to a new study published in the journal Ecology.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Asia Pacific

Michelin-Starred Seoul Restaurant Fined for Using Ants

A two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul has been fined for using ants as a garnish, a practice not approved under South Korean food safety laws. The owner admitted guilt but claimed unawareness of the prohibition.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Motorsport

Verstappen Beats 100 Go-Karters in 35 Minutes at Silverstone

Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Corporate

College Football Playoff 2026 Bubble Watch and Controversies

The College Football Playoff 2026 is already shaping up to be an SEC-dominated affair, with the conference holding an 84% chance to send four or more teams to the playoff, according to the Allstate Playoff Predictor.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Corporate

Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods discount

Amazon announced a new minimum starting wage of $20 an hour for full-time operations workers and added grocery discounts for all U.S. employees, according to CBS News and The Guardian.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Palestinos sintonizan radio por actualizaciones de 43%

Los palestinos en la ocupada Cisjordania confían en la radio para recibir actualizaciones en tiempo real sobre puntos de control israelíes y ataques de colonos, según Al Jazeera.

WH News Sep 16, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Palestinians Turn to Radio for Checkpoint and Settler Attack Updates

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank rely on radio for real-time updates on Israeli military checkpoints and settler attacks, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Sep 16, 2026

Corporate

US House Votes to Hold Epstein Associate Leon Black in Contempt

The US House of Representatives has voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to the BBC.

WH News Sep 16, 2026