Actor Adan Canto, known for his roles in 'The Cleaning Lady' and 'Designated Survivor,' has died at 42 due to appendiceal cancer. His publicist and the companies he worked with, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, have expressed their condolences, highlighting his spirit, artistry, and the impact he had on those who knew him. Canto is survived by his wife Stephanie and their two children.

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is urging donations to prevent delays in lifesaving medical procedures. Blood donations have decreased by 40% over the past two decades, causing the Red Cross to limit blood type distributions to hospitals. The shortage is expected to worsen due to winter weather and respiratory illness spikes. Only 3% of eligible Americans donate blood annually. Donor requirements include being at least 17 years old, weighing a minimum of 110 pounds, being in good health, not taking antibiotics, and having not donated blood in the last eight weeks.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have turned 40, with his birthday speculated to be on the same day he was pictured visiting a chicken farm. Unlike his father and grandfather, whose birthdays are national holidays with grand celebrations, Kim's birthday remains unacknowledged publicly. The reasons for this secrecy are unknown, with theories ranging from his youth and lack of accomplishments to not wanting to highlight his mother's Japanese origins. Kim Jong Il's birthday became a holiday at age 40, and Kim Il Sung's at age 56, suggesting a possible future change.