James Van Der Beek's family received a $2 million boost from a GoFundMe campaign following the actor's death on February 11, according to Variety. The actor, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the WB series "Dawson's Creek," was 48 years old.
The GoFundMe campaign garnered significant support, with friends expressing gratitude to donors. "It Reminds Us That Love Is Real," one friend stated, as reported by Variety. The news of Van Der Beek's passing prompted tributes from fellow actors, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chad Michael Murray.
In other news, the FBI is actively investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, releasing the first physical description of a suspect and increasing the reward for information to $100,000, as reported by CBS News. The FBI is also testing gloves found during the search for DNA, and has received thousands of tips in the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Instagram head Adam Mosseri's substantial compensation, including a base salary of $900,000 and millions in stock-based pay, came under scrutiny in a social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube, according to Fortune. The trial examined potential incentives related to platform addiction.
In other developments, Bryan Johnson, a fintech founder turned longevity guru, is launching a $1 million per year "Immortals" program promising to reverse aging, featuring personalized health protocols and AI support, according to TechCrunch. Despite Johnson's controversial methods, the program offers exclusive access to his five-year health regimen, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
Additional news includes Kristin Cavallari prioritizing parent partners, a new animation project, and a series about John F. Kennedy Jr., as reported by NPR News. The news also detailed Iranian exiles' struggles for news and facing threats, a Future City competition in Illinois, and Kim Jong Un's apparent designation of his daughter as his successor, alongside Chloe Kim's loss to her protégé in the Olympic halfpipe.
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