Rossella Rago, who worked on the set of Gossip Girl, accused Blake Lively of unacceptable behavior on the set. Rago also commented on the Justin Baldoni scandal.
Prince Charles gave Meghan Markle the nickname “Wolfram” because of her resilient character and steadfastness. It was a sign of respect and a way to welcome her to the royal family.
After a year of using the slimming drug Ozempic, singer Avery was diagnosed with osteoporosis. The artist warned her fans about the dangers of uncontrolled use of the drug and urged them not to use it without a doctor's prescription.
The U. S. Bureau of Engraving will issue new banknotes with enhanced counterfeit protection. All denominations from $5 to $100 will be updated gradually from 2026 to 2034.
Russian troops for the first time began using new tactics near Pokrovsk, avoiding frontal attacks. The enemy is trying to encircle the city from the western side in small groups and cut off the supply routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Ukrainian Navy believes that frequent damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea may be a new tactic of the Russian Federation. Since November 2024, there have been several cases of cable damage in different countries.
The cryptocurrency market is showing a general decline, with bitcoin dropping to $98,000. The worst hit was the $TRUMP token, which lost 14% of its value amid tariff threats from the US president.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 92 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 43.91 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.84-41.87 UAH on the interbank market.
On January 25, the world celebrates the Day of Controversial Clothing, the Day of the Contrary, and the Day of St. Gregory the Theologian. Each holiday has its own special traditions and rules of celebration.
Brigadier General Yuriy Halushkin, the Kharkiv Brigade, appealed to the President to send him to the front. Today, the Pechersk court is choosing a preventive measure for him for the second time.
Eton Venture Services has estimated Kanye West's net worth at $2. 77 billion in 2025. The estimate is based on the music portfolio and rights to the Yeezy brand after the loss of the contract with Adidas in 2022.
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to 0. 5%, the highest level since 2008, amid rising wages. The central bank is ready to raise rates further to achieve its 2% inflation target.
The HACC granted MP Viktor Bondar bail in the amount of UAH 100 million. He is suspected of embezzling UAH 140 million while purchasing cables for Ukrzaliznytsia in 2021-2022.
The Cabinet of Ministers is ready to privatize Sense Bank and is considering the sale of part of Ukrnafta. It is also planning to transfer the Chornomorsk port to a concession as part of a public-private partnership.
Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of 10 new revolutionary services in Diia within a year. The new features include a gun permit and the ability to report problems with the Internet.
The SBI found that the 155th Brigade's list for training in France included 12 people detained for attempting to illegally cross the border. Currently, their extradition is not possible, as the military are already abroad.
An accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway, killing Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette). Her husband and young child were also injured in the accident and hospitalized.
NACP presented the results of a large-scale study on the perception of corruption in Ukraine for 2024. According to the survey, 79.4% of citizens consider corruption a very serious problem, second only to the military aggression of the Russian Federation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not support sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes gas transit. Ukraine stopped transiting Russian gas on January 1, 2025.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9751 UAH/USD, which is 7 kopecks stronger. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.90-42.40, and the euro at UAH 43.60-44.25.
TV presenter Lesya Nikitiuk said that the current season of “Who's on top” will be her last. She thanked the viewers for their support and shared her memories with Serhiy Prytula.
After an 11-year hiatus, Cameron Diaz is starring in the new thriller Back in Action with Jamie Foxx. The 52-year-old actress has also become the face of Vogue Mexico, impressing the audience with a series of elegant photos.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have filed a legal request against Justin Baldoni's lawyer over a video from the set. The actress accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of the movie Leave Me If You Love.
The NBU forecasts inflation to decline to 8. 4% in 2025 and 5% in 2026. Inflation is expected to peak in the second quarter of 2025, after which it will gradually slow down.
The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its key policy rate to 14. 5% per annum, up 1% from the previous level. The decision is aimed at supporting the foreign exchange market and controlling inflation to the target of 5%.
A serviceman in the unauthorized abandonment of a military unit attacked a SBI employee with a knife during investigative actions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful operation to free three Ukrainian sailors from captivity by Yemeni Houthis. The sailors were captured in November 2023 on the Galaxy Leader ship and are now under the care of diplomats.
The President of Ukraine has clarified his previous statement on the number of foreign troops in the country. According to him, the number could be either higher or lower, depending on the reduction of the Ukrainian army.
Russian troops have been attacking the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year, using air power. Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups continue to attempt to infiltrate Ukrainian territory.
The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 14 kopecks to 42. 0325 UAH/USD. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.99-42.02, the euro at UAH 43.77-43.79.
