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Radiation fears rise after cracks found in $2 billion Chernobyl shield
The protective shield built over Reactor 4 in Chernobyl has cracked, sparking fears that the deadly radiation might start leaking.
Following the world’s worst nuclear disaster in 1986, a $2 billion protective shield, officially known as the New Safe Confinement (NSC) was constructed over the Reactor 4 to contain the radiation.
For context, the World Nuclear Association describes the Chernobyl nuclear disaster as an accident in 1986 that was the result of a flawed reactor design, operated with inadequately trained personnel.
According to the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that a Russian drone strike, in February, severely damaged the dome, which has already lost its primary safety functions.
A safety assessment conducted earlier this month found that though the dome remains intact and its monitoring systems are working, it has lost its confinement capability.
IAEA director Rafael Mariano Grossi urged the need for a comprehensive restoration process to ensure long-term nuclear safety.
The agency has also suggested upgrades to the shield, equipping it with:
- Advanced corrosion monitoring
- A high-tech automatic system to keep the radioactive reactor under control
- Improved humidity control
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has put the facility under high risk.
Grossi said that the IAEA will do everything in its power to support and restore the nuclear safety and security of the Chernobyl nuclear site.
Additional temporary repairs at the site are scheduled to take place in 2026.
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Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz open up about reuniting on-screen after 30 years
Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz have reunited after almost three decades for a new film.
The iconic duo last shared screen in film Feeling Minnesota in 1996. 30 years later, the stars have teamed up to feature in a new project named The Outcome directed by Jonah Hill.
Cameron and Keanu appeared for the Apple TV press day, where the two were asked, “How does it feel like getting back together on-screen?”
Recalling her first movie with the John Wick actor, Diaz went all guilty and said, “That was my third film”, while referring to Reeves, she continued, “You forgot about that right. you don’t remember that, right?? You blocked it out of your memory?”
However, the 60-year-old actor thought that working her in Feeling Minnesota was fun.
“It was my third film. I was so green! It was terrible”, added the Back in Action actress.
When asked, “What do you remember the most about working together?” Keanu thought it was fun, while Cameron emphasized, “wait, what did I just say, let’s forget about it.”
The 53-year-old actress said, “We’ve known each other over the years so like to be able to come back to doing a movie together, it’s just like for me, I was very excited.”
The first look of The Outcome has been revealed by Apple TV, in which Reeves look younger than his age. The film is slated to release on April 10.
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Channing Tatum prepares to undergo surgery after severe injury
Channing Tatum offered his health update after severely injuring his shoulder.
Before going under the knife, the Magic Mike star took to his Instagram on Tuesday night, February 3.
He shared a black-and-white snapshot of himself wearing a hospital gown while laying on a bed in a medical office as he prepares to undergo surgery.
“Just another day. Another challenge,” the 45-year-old American actor and film producer captioned the single image.
“This one is gonna be hard,” he added before concluding, “But whatever. Let’s get it in.”
Moreover, giving more insights about his condition, the Blink Twice actor posted two images of his X-rays on his Instagram Stories.
“Separated shoulder,” he captioned one report, showing broken bones.
The Step Up actor wrote “Screwed shoulder. Yay,” on the following update, featuring a screw in his shoulder.
It is pertinent to note that back in September, Tatum revealed that he got injured while filming the new Avengers: Doomsday movie.
Given his history, it’s unclear if the new medical procedure has anything to do with his previous injury.
On the work front Tatum’s latest movies as of early 2026 include the critically acclaimed dark thriller Josephine, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and the 2025 crime drama Roofman, where he stars as Jeffrey Manchester.
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Who was Elyse Donalson? A look into her life and career
Elyse Donalson, best known for her role in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers and her appearances on acclaimed television dramas, built a career that spanned more than two decades in Hollywood.
She passed away unexpectedly at her Studio City home at the age of 78 leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a life rooted in both Texas and Los Angeles.
Born Mary Elise Donalson on October 5, 1947, in Victoria, Texas, she grew up in a family where her father managed the family lumberyard and her mother worked as a church secretary and bookkeeper.
After graduating from Victoria High School in 1965, she attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University), where she acted in plays and met her future husband, Joe Houde.
The couple eventually moved to Los Angeles, where Donalson pursued her passion for acting.
Her Hollywood journey began in the early 1980s, when she took acting classes and landed her first role in 1983 on CBS’s fantasy series Wizards and Warriors.
From there, she appeared in more than two dozen television series including Doogie Howser, M.D., Anything But Love, Chicago Hope, The Practice, and Beverly Hills, 90210.
She became a familiar face in guest roles across popular shows of the era.
Donalson’s film work included her memorable appearance in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), where she played a sanitarium patient in a chilling scene opposite Paul Rudd’s Tommy Doyle.
On television, she portrayed a nun in St. Elsewhere (1986), a judge in Matlock (1988), a nurse in Quantum Leap (1989), and an elderly woman in The X-Files (2000).
Fans of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman may remember her as Mrs. Marley in the 1993 Christmas episode Mike’s Dream: A Christmas Tale.
Beyond acting, Donalson was a longtime member of SAG-AFTRA and balanced her career by working at law firms in Los Angeles.
She was known for her love of animals and movies.
She is survived by her sister Harriette Meyer (who shared news of her sister’s death to The Hollywood Reporter), nieces Kellie and Kate, her brother-in-law Jimmie, great-nieces Madison, Macy, and Piper and her great-nephew Clay.
Donalson’s journey from Texas to Hollywood reflects the determination of an actress who carved out her place in the industry while remaining deeply connected to her family and personal passions.
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