Valerie Brathwaite, Abstract Sculptor of the Natural World, Dies at 87
The artist found inspiration in the geography, vegetation, and wildlife of her home countries of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
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Collin van der Sluijs’ ‘Wanderland’ Imagines a Vast Ecosystem Encompass the Momentous and Mundane
The Dutch artist reflects on both the momentous and mundane, particularly loss, grief, and the therapeutic powers of nature. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.
Massimiliano Gioni Named Director of New Museum
The institution’s former artistic director succeeds Lisa Phillips, who announced her retirement last fall.
Grocers, bodegas claim NYC officials are demanding private business info — as city preps government-owned supermarkets
"These owners panic when they see a city official,” said Fernando Mateo, spokesman for the United Bodegas of America. “They feel threatened by them walking in to ask questions.”
Study finds sharing tax numbers boosts transparency, not confusion, for investors
A new study finds that publicly traded companies that disclose more numbers related to what they pay in taxes improve their transparency, allowing the market to make more informed investing decisions. The finding highlights an exception to previous work that suggested including
Satellite record reveals US tidal wetland productivity rose 6% in 20 years
Carbon sequestration, climate regulation, biodiversity support and shoreline protection: These are all benefits provided by tidal wetlands. As the climate changes, the amount of carbon captured by these vital ecosystems may be changing as well.
If Only There Had Been a Sign That the Face-Melting Nazi...
If Only There Had Been a Sign That the Face-Melting Nazi from Indiana Jones Wouldn’t Make a Good Senator . “Marion Ravenwood said he trapped her in a room and physically assaulted her. But I decided to keep supporting Toht anyway.”
US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, adding that the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of
Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt
Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Loving Embrace of the Milky Way
Researchers have discovered that our galaxy’s outermost spiral arms are wide open and farther away than we thought The post The Loving Embrace of the Milky Way appeared first on Nautilus .
I played 4 hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker and it borrows a heck of a lot from The Witcher 3, for good and bad
This vampyric adventure has The Witcher coursing through its Bloodlines.
New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US
Outstanding auto loan debt has surged 57.3% over a decade to nearly $1.7T, per the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
‘NCIS: New York’ Casts Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid
“NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Dark Winds”), Shane Harper (“Good Luck Charlie,” “Power Book IV:
Isotope probing shows soil is packed with dormant viruses lying in wait
A single gram of soil contains between 10 million and 1 billion viruses. Most of those viruses do not infect plants, animals or people, but they do target bacteria and other microbes. Because of their influence on microbial communities, viruses can affect nutrient cycling and
IOC lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced it is lifting the suspension of Russia’s Olympic teams, allowing them to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In a release, the IOC said it decided to “provisionally” lift the suspension of the Russian
Traders on Kalshi think the Nasdaq-100 will end 2026 above 30,000, predicting a cooler second half of the year
Speculators think the massive rally in the Nasdaq-100 since the lows following the U.S.-Iran war will be more subdued in the second half of 2026.
8 Art Books to Reframe America’s 250th
The real story of the Declaration of Independence, the rise and fall of monuments, contemporary Indigenous artists, drag queens on Fire Island, and other titles for the year’s reading list.
'We have been cheated': Egypt slams FIFA after loss to Argentina
FIFA has faced scrutiny throughout the tournament over its video assistant referee, which overturned a goal that could have helped Egypt defeat the South American giant.
Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey
Jay-Z Adds London Show to International Stadium Tour
The ever-expanding "Jay-Z30" celebrations will see Hov take the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September
Top White House environment adviser departs administration
Katherine Scarlett, a top environmental policy adviser in the Trump White House, has departed, an official confirmed to The Hill. Scarlett chaired the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where she led a rollback of federal environmental standards for new
Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday. "I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated
Fans Canceling PS Plus To Boycott Sony Killing Discs Discover You Can Actually Save Money By Threatening To Quit
But wait, before you leave, here's a 50 percent off coupon...
More than half of Atlanta's restrooms inaccessible to the public, study finds
More than half of publicly accessible restrooms in key areas of Atlanta are unavailable to the public, according to a new study by researchers at the Georgia State University School of Public Health. The consequences of inadequate public sanitation are more than just an
Argentina mount epic comeback to beat Egypt as they move into quarterfinals
Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals.
Interviews with some of the dwindling number of...
Interviews with some of the dwindling number of survivors of World War II Japanese American incarceration camps , including George Takei.
Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs
The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.
Rogue Wall Street adviser stole $3.5M from client to fund lavish lifestyle filled with luxe getaways
Sung Moo Cho preyed on his unnamed victim between 2023 and 2025, spending the embezzled money on fancy vacations, and expensive jewelery as well as paying off student loans and credit card debt, according to documents
Treasury scraps plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Treasury Department has scrapped plans for Harriet Tubman to be on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. In response to a question about the status of the bill from Spectrum News, Bessent said the Trump administration was “not at present” planning to
Graham Platner Got Way Too Many Passes
I always understood Graham Platner’s political appeal, but I wish more people would admit how much aesthetics played a role. The Maine Democrat’s press photo —his ruddy, sun-splashed face, tousled dirty-blonde hair, matching beard, and pecs bursting underneath a fitted black
Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for names of Fulton County's 2020 election staff
A federal judge on Tuesday denied the Justice Department’s request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Ga., as part of its investigation into President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 election. U.S. District
Cargo plane with five on board loses contact near Karachi after technical issue
The 27-year-old aircraft is operated by K2 Airways.
Meta’s new Muse Image model can pull other Instagram users into AI photos
Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now powers the image-making tools across the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it's coming soon to Facebook and Messenger, according to an
Teenagers understand social media algorithms but want more control, study finds
Teenagers want a greater voice in the design and governance of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to new research led by University College Dublin. Rather than passive victims of social media algorithms, the study found adolescents have a sophisticated
Karlovy Vary Unveils KVIFF Promises Winners, Including Ukraine Film Project ‘Reminiscence’
'Selamlik’ and ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ are among other works-in-progress winning prizes.
Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various trailers let it slip that Nolan’s characters speak contemporary English dialogue
US condemns China's ICBM test launch
The Trump administration has condemned China’s test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, calling the incident “of great concern.” “At a time when the United States is working harder than ever to prevent
Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected
Yale University researchers were able to easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online using fake patient profiles, in some instances receiving prescriptions in less than five minutes and with minimal interaction with clinicians. In a small study published on July 6 in the JAMA
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks
The United States revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil Tuesday after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with Washington over ending the Middle East war. The US Treasury Department canceled a license
9 Rhythm Heaven Groove Games That Made Me Want To Put A Controller Through My TV
In order of how close I got to actually doing it
Elton John to Conclude Farewell Tour — Three Years After It Ended — in Mexico City
The artist previously had to cancel three gigs in the capital city because of the Covid pandemic
Here’s Just How Disgusting Your Kitchen Sponge Is
There may be illness lurking just to the right of the faucet The post Here’s Just How Disgusting Your Kitchen Sponge Is appeared first on Nautilus .
Wall Street reveals hugely bullish SpaceX calls, expects 47% growth
Many powerhouse banks bought up SpaceX at $135 a share during its historic IPO last month – and now they’re expecting the price to shoot up to $236 on average.
Marvel Rivals adds X-Men's Jubilee in season 9: first look at gameplay
The explosive mutant Jubilee is having a moment between Marvel Rivals and X-Men '97 season 2
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.
Meta says it’s facing $1.4T in penalties in teen mental health case — a sum equal to tech giant’s valuation
Meta said it based the $1.4 trillion figure, which is nearly as large as the company’s entire market cap, on how the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey have argued penalties should be calculated if they win the case. The two sides face off in
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.
Magnetic octupole model captures domain-wall motion in noncollinear antiferromagnets
Researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed the first magnetic multipole-based micromagnetic model for antiferromagnets. Published in Applied Physics Reviews, their generalized framework provides a
