Cocona, a member of the global hip-hop and R&B group XG, has publicly come out as transmasculine nonbinary, sharing the announcement in a birthday Instagram post on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Actor BD Wong apologized on Dec. 3 after posting an Instagram comment under wildlife influencer Mike Holston’s video that compared the animal in the clip to a Black man. The remark was captured in screenshots before the “Law & Order: SVU” and “Mulan” star deleted it, prompting widespread criticism. His apology addressed the comment directly and acknowledged that it violated the spirit of Holston’s “wrong answers only” prompt.

Bhavitha Mandava became the first Indian model to open a Chanel runway when she led the house’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show in New York City on Dec. 2. She introduced the presentation inside a decommissioned Bowery subway station that Chanel converted into a custom venue for the annual event. She opened the show as the first model to walk the runway, presenting the debut look of the collection to guests seated along the restored station platform.

New research from AARP indicates that loneliness is affecting older Americans at a higher rate than in previous years, with 40% meeting the threshold for loneliness. The data shows that adults in their 40s and 50s are now among the most affected groups. Public health experts say the rise signals a growing challenge that remains largely underrecognized.

WestJet is facing a defamation lawsuit from Korean American actor Charlet Chung over a confrontation she recorded last year aboard a flight from Los Angeles to Winnipeg. The October 2024 incident resurfaced after Chung filed suit seeking as-yet-undisclosed compensation and damages in California this month. The dispute began when a passenger behind her “repeatedly and forcefully” kicked her seat and told her, “Oh, chill out, fuck off.”

Vice President JD Vance dismissed speculations about his marriage after Second Lady Usha Vance was photographed without her wedding ring for the second time in two weeks, claiming that they find the attention amusing rather than troubling.

Olympic champion Nathan Chen will be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2026, honoring a career that produced two Olympic gold medals and three world titles. His selection comes on the Hall’s 50th anniversary and follows his historic 2019 Grand Prix Final score that still stands as one of the highest in the sport. The ceremony will be held January 9 during the U.S. Championships in St. Louis.

A new study in South Korea found that eating kimchi powder every day can make key immune cells more alert while helping the body maintain steady immune control. Researchers say these changes suggest that kimchi may support the immune system’s ability to recognize potential threats. The findings point to early signs of more efficient and balanced immune activity.

More than 1,000 Amazon employees said on Tuesday that the company’s rapid artificial intelligence (AI) rollout is putting jobs, democratic institutions and the environment at risk. In an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy, workers criticized what they call a “warp speed” approach that prioritizes expansion over safety. The signatories urged leadership to slow deployment and address the consequences they say are already emerging across the company.

Malaysia will introduce a nationwide ban on social media accounts for users under 16 in 2026 and require platforms to block account creation unless an ID-based age check is completed. The mandate is part of the Online Safety Act 2025, which gives regulators authority to audit compliance systems. Officials said enforcement will include verification of how platforms detect and reject underage users.