HBO Officially Reveals First Cast Members for Highly-Anticipated Harry Potter TV Series
The Wizarding World Returns to Screens With Fresh Faces and Renewed Magic The world of Harry Potter is officially being reborn for television, and HBO has finally lifted the veil on the first wave of cast members for its upcoming high-budget TV adaptation. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fandom, the network…
San Diego County Shaken by 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake, Felt as Far as Los Angeles
In a startling reminder of Southern California’s seismic volatility, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck San Diego County Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor, which originated just 2.5 miles southeast of Julian, hit at approximately 10:10 a.m. PT, jolting residents across the region and sending ripples of concern as far north as…
Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez Make History in Blue Origin’s All-Female Spaceflight: A New Era of Representation Begins
In a historic moment for both aerospace and cultural milestones, Blue Origin successfully launched and landed a suborbital mission with an all-female crew — and at the heart of it were global superstar Katy Perry and media personality Lauren Sánchez. The mission, completed on April 14, 2025, from the company’s West Texas launch site, has…
Everything You Need to Remember from The Last of Us Season 1 Before Season 2 Premieres
If you’re gearing up for Season 2 of The Last of Us but barely remember what happened in Season 1, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve played the games or not, the HBO adaptation delivered a powerful and emotional ride — and with Season 2 set to debut on April 13, 2025, it’s the perfect time…
Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: The Ultimate Mid-Range Showdown
In a world where flagship phones easily cross the $1,000 mark, mid-range devices like the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e offer a breath of fresh air—and real value. But which one truly delivers the best bang for your buck? We’ve put these two tech titans head-to-head in an epic battle of features, performance, and…
Mickey Rourke Faces Backlash After Homophobic Comments on Celebrity Big Brother 2025
The drama on Celebrity Big Brother 2025 hit an all-time high this week as Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke sparked national outrage after making blatantly homophobic remarks toward fellow housemate JoJo Siwa. The incident, which aired during Wednesday night’s episode, has prompted calls for his immediate eviction—and possibly his removal from the entertainment industry altogether. What…
Black Mirror Season 7 Kicks Off with “Common People” — A Brutal Take on Streaming, Ads, and Love in the Tech Age
Black Mirror is back — and it’s sharper than ever. Season 7 begins with “Common People,” an episode that hits all the classic notes: near-future tech, social critique, emotional tension, and a haunting twist. At its center is Rivermind — a brain implant sold as life-saving but designed to trap users in a brutal pay-to-live…
Mapping the Mouse Brain: A Leap Toward Understanding Human Intelligence
Image credit: Allen Institute for Brain Science / Nature In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the most detailed functional map of a mammalian brain to date — using just a tiny fragment of a mouse brain. The result? A dazzling 3D reconstruction of 84,000 neurons and over 500 million synapses that resembles the…
Trump Hits China with 125% Tariffs, Temporarily Eases for Other Nations
The cover image was generated using artificial intelligence specifically for this article. All rights reserved to Flashpoint News. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. In a dramatic turn of trade policy, former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a steep increase in tariffs against China, raising them to a staggering 125%, while simultaneously offering a 90-day…
De-Extinction: Hope or Hubris? The Ethics of Bringing Species Back to Life
By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 The idea of de-extinction — reviving species that have vanished from Earth — has captured global attention, fueled by stunning advances in genetic engineering and audacious startups like Colossal Biosciences. But beyond the headlines and high-tech labs lies a deeper philosophical and ethical debate: are we playing god, or correcting…
