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Hugh Jackman advocates getting checked out for skin cancer
Hugh Jackman is once again urging people to take sun protection seriously after opening up about his ongoing battle with skin cancer.
During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Dec. 10, the actor reflected on how many times he has faced the disease and how important early action can be.
Jackman, now 57, shared that he has dealt with “like six skin cancers” over the years.
He explained that while melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma can be more dangerous, he has only experienced basal cell carcinoma, the most common and most treatable type when caught early.
Still, he stressed that even the least aggressive form shouldn’t be taken lightly, saying, “It’s a cancer and it grows. And if you don’t take it out, it’ll get into your bones and then you’ve got to take the bone out.”
His doctor has already warned him that more diagnoses are likely as he ages and his immune system changes.
Jackman noted that skin cancer often develops decades after the initial sun damage, adding, “All skin cancer, all of it happens 25 years before the cancer comes. And he said it could be one time where you got burned really badly. Just one.”
Growing up in Australia put him at higher risk, but Jackman emphasised that everyone should take the issue seriously.
He called it “the most preventable cancer” and encouraged regular skin checks. The actor also admitted that even after his first diagnosis, he still fell into the trap of chasing a tan while on vacation.
Reflecting on that now, he laughed at himself: “You’re an idiot… Be the pasty skin guy. Who cares?”
Jackman’s first experience with basal cell carcinoma happened in 2013 after his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness urged him to get a mark on his nose examined.
A makeup artist later noticed another spot while he was filming X-Men: Days of Future Past, leading him to become more vigilant.
In 2015, he shared that hearing the word “cancer” was always shocking, even though it’s common where he grew up. He admitted, “I never wore sunscreen growing up, so I was a prime candidate for it.”
Over the years, he has had several spots removed, three from his nose and one from his shoulder, and he continues to visit his doctor every three months for routine checkups.
Jackman’s message is simple but urgent, protect your skin, pay attention to changes, and get checked early.
His own experience serves as a reminder that sun damage lingers long after the burn fades, and taking action today can prevent a much harder battle years down the road.
CEO Jensen Huang has rebuffed the reports claiming that Nvidia was considering retracting its fresh, enormous investment in OpenAI,
Nvidia is poised to make its “largest ever investment” in ChatGPT developer OpenAI, despite recent reports suggesting that the deal may be under threat.
Huang dismissed claims of dissatisfaction with OpenAI as “nonsense”.
While Nvidia CFO Colette Kress stated in December 2025 that the company had not completed a definitive agreement with OpenAI, some senior officials in Nvidia have indicated that an official agreement between the two companies would soon be finalised.
How much is Nvidia investing in OpenAI?
The Nvidia CEO did not disclose the exact amount of the investment but clarified that it would be “nothing like” the $100 billion figure mentioned in the partnership agreement signed in September.
“We will definitely participate in the next round of financing, because it’s such a good investment,” Huang told reporters at a press conference, as reported by Bloomberg.
Being the world’s most valuable company, Nvidia produces a considerable amount of hardware that powers tools like ChatGPT and Sora.
Another point of note is that Nvidia’s technology is crucial to the AI data centres that OpenAI is gearing up to invest hundreds of billions in across the US. These data centres are expected to consume as much electricity as India in the process.
Huang’s clarification on Nvidia’s OpenAI investment comes on the heels of a report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this week, which dubbed the deal “on ice.”
The Journal also reported that Huang had privately expressed concerns regarding “a lack of discipline in OpenAI’s business approach” and the increasing competition from competitors like Google and Anthropic.
Surprisingly, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman also expressed competition concerns recently.
He announced in December a pause on other projects to focus on enhancing ChatGPT’s user experience, after Google’s Gemini 3 outperformed it in various benchmarking tests.
King Charles is finally beginning to see the fruits of his hard work as his life-long mission is getting the attention and praise it deserves.
The topic of sustainability and protecting the natural environment had been a tricky to talk about and Charles had received plenty of criticism for it. However, it was his forward-thinking which brought him to a point, where he can make a significant difference in the matter.
The monarch received high-praise from Leonard Russell, the managing director and chairman of family-owned firm Ian Macleod Distillers, after being “awarded” for having the best whisky.
Leonard stressed on how important it was for someone like the King to talk about it. He shared it that it was a “pleasure and a privilege to meet” Charles.
“I know how supportive he is of supporting the environment,” he told GB News. “With sustainability and good quality architecture, but particularly supporting the rural city, because he spends a lot of time in Scotland at Balmoral during the summer.
He noted, “I know that he enjoys that walk around in the hills, and how he is genuinely concerned about nature.”
The update comes just days after the King marked the premiere of the documentary that sheds light on Charles’s lifelong commitment to the environment.
He reaffirmed his resolve to keep fighting for not just his future for his children and grandchildren. He asserted that he “wasn’t going to be diverted” from his environmental campaign, despite the continued criticism.
The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway — here’s what to know:
- Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations with nine. “GNX” is Lamar’s fifth consecutive studio album to be nominated for Album of the Year, making Lamar the first artist to ever achieve that feat, according to Variety.
- Comedian and former “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is back to host the Grammys for a sixth consecutive year. Noah was also nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for his book “Into the Uncut Grass,” although he lost out to the Dalai Lama.
- Famed director Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status — winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — when he secured the Grammy for Best Music Film for his role in producing “Music By John Williams.”
- This year will see a whopping 95 awards handed out, although the vast majority of those will be announced prior to the main ceremony.
- The 68th annual Grammy Awards are being held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and are being broadcast live on CBS television stations and streaming on Paramount+.
Follow updates below for the full list of winners and nominees as each category is announced.
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