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Comedian and actor Kevin Hart’s venture into the plant-based fast food industry, Hart House, has abruptly closed all four of its locations. The closures, which occurred on September 10, 2024, marked the end of Hart’s ambitious effort to redefine fast food with vegan offerings just two years after the chain’s launch.

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Glenn Lowry, the longest-serving director of New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), has announced his decision to step down after 30 years at the helm. The 69-year-old art leader, who has transformed MoMA into a global cultural institution, will vacate his position in September 2025. Lowry shared his thoughts with the New York Times, explaining that his decision to leave was driven by the feeling that it was "the right moment" to do so.

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Hurricane Francine hit the coast of Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph. It caused widespread damage and left more than 221,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm struck Morgan City and spread along the coast, affecting New Orleans and other regions, bringing intense rainfall and the potential for tornadoes.

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In a recent interview, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates expressed serious concerns about the future of global stability, highlighting two major risks humanity faces in the next 30 years: a large-scale war or another pandemic. While Gates is optimistic about technological advancements, like AI and disease eradication, he remains worried about global tensions and public health vulnerabilities.

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