Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Xavier in the 'X-Men' films, has died; he had an acclaimed stage career and was considered one of his generation's greatest Shakespearean actors

Health Ministry warns that unapproved peptides marketed for weight loss, bodybuilding and anti-aging could damage the liver and kidneys, disrupt blood sugar levels and cause infections; an endocrinologist says soaring demand and high treatment costs are driving consumers toward dangerous alternatives

Twisted Frequency cancels performance by Israeli psytrance artist Dekel, citing his past IDF service, continued performances in Israel and failure to publicly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, despite acknowledging it found no verified evidence of his personal views