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Lucy Dacus – “Planting Tomatoes”
It’s sorta unbelievable that Lucy Dacus dropped her fourth studio album Forever Is A Feeling last March. That does not feel right. Either way, since its release, Dacus has been pretty busy releasing the companion album to Forever Is A Feeling, performing at Zohran Mamdani’s
Michael Stipe Debuts New Song “The Rest Of Ever” And Discusses First Solo Album On Colbert
Last night, Michael Stipe showed up on Stephen Colbert‘s Late Show with a sick beard. He sat down for a fun little interview and then performed a new unreleased song “The Rest Of Ever” for the first time live. Stipe performed with the Late Show‘s house band Louis Cato and The
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Pacing, production, and well-prepared performances.
Putin may or may not attend the G20 in Miami, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 24 - Vladimir Putin may or may not travel to the G-20 summit in Miami, the Kremlin said on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said it would be very helpful if the Russian president did attend.
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
NEW DELHI, April 24 - Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners on limited rations of tomatoes and potatoes.
Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war
The Israeli prime minister said he delayed revealing his diagnosis for two months to prevent Iran from using it as “propaganda.” He said treatment had left “no trace” of the cancer.
‘SpongeBob Tower Defense,’ Highest-Earning IP-Based Game on Roblox, Launches 2.0 Version in Partnership With Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)
“SpongeBob SquarePants”-themed game “SpongeBob Tower Defense” is debuting its revamped 2.0 version amid the increasing popularity of the title, which currently sits as the highest-earning game based on existing IP on Roblox. Set in the world of Bikini Bottom, “SpongeBob Tower
From sun to subsoil, how countries are moving away from fossil fuels
Heating with geothermal energy, lighting with solar panels, cooking with biodegradable waste: how can we live with less oil and gas? It's a long-burning question -- but one that is catching fire as energy costs soar due to the conflict in the Middle East, which has strangled
Legend of Korra's Korrasami made free to read with other Avatar comics
Webtoon and Dark Horse Comics have come together to release Turf Wars to Avatar fans.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam preview: one of the most realistic shooters I've ever played
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam introduces helicopters, tunnels, and a whole new environment into the realistic FPS series.
The secret to perfect espresso? It’s physics
Inspired by gas and liquid flow in earth science, researchers brewed an equation to calculate the speed of water percolation through ground coffee.
Hollywood Winners & Losers: Why Sydney Sweeney Won and ‘Michael’ Critics Lost
The 'Euphoria' star's latest ups and downs, David Zaslav's payday denied, the hottest director you haven't heard of, and the whole messy 'Michael' situation.
Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
MOSCOW, April 24 - Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail and threats from Washington.
Former NATO commander: Halting mine-laying vessels 'key to unlocking' Strait of Hormuz
Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO allied supreme commander, suggested on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely hinges on the U.S. military’s ability to stop Iranian mines from being laid in the waterway. “Strategically, what we ought to be doing
Black Flag Remake Dev Reacts To Feedback: ‘There WILL Be Blood In The Final Game, And It Will Not Be A Paid DLC’
Assassin's Creed fans have been picking over the reveal footage with lots of questions
Octavia Butler's suppressed 'Star Trek novel' is finally returning to print
Kindred author Octavia Butler kept Survivor out of print for 45 years. It's finally being republished. Here's why it's worth reading.
Swedish Syria envoy charged over mishandling top secret documents
The diplomat, who was arrested in May 2025, had also been suspected of transmitting classified documents to a former politician from the central Swedish town of Gävle.
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington. "Our blockade is growing and going global," Hegseth told reporters. "No one sails
Navid Baraty’s Atmospheric Photos Explore Contrasting Scales of Time
The contrasts and tensions of contemporary urban life and timeless landscapes merge in otherworldly images. 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. The article Navid
Africa: Two-Thirds of Global Hunger Concentrated in 10 Conflict-Hit Countries
[UN News] A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 nations, a major international report backed by UN agencies warns.
Africa: Spat With Trump Distracts From Pope Leo's Africa Tour
[ISS] The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues - but left many local questions unanswered.
London's Jewish community on edge amid attacks
Despite heightened security measures, Jewish residents in northwest London remain on "high alert" after a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and community sites in recent weeks. So far there have been no casualties. But since the first antisemitic attack in late March -- when
Thai-British Actor Becky Armstrong Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Becky Armstrong, the Thai-British actor leading Netflix’s “Girl From Nowhere: The Reset,” has signed with CAA for representation. Born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and British father, Armstrong made her screen debut in 2020 with a supporting role in “TharnType 2: 7 Years of
Cut better deals, but don’t shutter data centers
U.S. political leaders should reject a witless “yes or no” debate on data centers.
Amateur armed with ChatGPT 'vibe-maths' a 60-year-old problem
A ChatGPT AI has proved a conjecture with a method no human had thought of. Experts believe it may have further uses
Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month, UNIFIL says
His death brings the number of peacekeepers killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah on 2 March to six.
Podcast | A vote on trade ties with Israel: Why is the EU so divided?
The rejection by some EU member countries of a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact once again exposed persistent divisions within the EU27 over the Middle East. Why is the bloc so split on this issue?
Capital One to pay $425 million settlement: Who qualifies, and how much could they get?
A Virginia Court has given final approval of a class action lawsuit settlement that alleged the banking company failed to raise interest rates on the 360 Savings account.
Chips today, fog tomorrow? Study links processed foods to waning focus
A study has linked ultra-processed foods to reduced focus, even among otherwise healthy eaters.
New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care
New York Democrats launched a new digital ad on Friday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman over his ties to President Trump and the issue of health care as the Nassau County executive vies for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) seat this fall. “Bruce Blakeman won't
California Democrats seek frontrunner; Trump’s Iran standoff escalates: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Democrats are struggling to rally behind a single contender in California’s high‑stakes gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, how long will President Trump tolerate tensions with Iran before taking further action? Plus, are Republicans preparing for the possibility of a blue wave in
Can overclocking get 8 GB AMD and Nvidia graphics cards to the performance of their 16 GB versions? Yes, but I've got some bad news for you too
While the 8 GB RX 9060 XT and RTX 5060 Ti cards can often match their 16 GB brethren, VRAM limitations are still a barrier too tall for overclocking alone.
Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia seeking security cooperation
KYIV, April 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday arrived in Jeddah on his second visit to Saudi Arabia in a month, as Kyiv tries to bolster security cooperation and advertise its battle-tested technology in the Middle East amid the Iran war.
Russia says EU sanctions will have dire consequences amid global squeeze
MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that restrictions on hydrocarbons in new EU sanctions against Russia would have dire consequences given the current global shortage of resources. The EU adopted its 20th package of
Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
By Feras Dalatey April 24 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, one of the worst acts of violence attributed to the former government of Bashar al-Assad, in which 288 civilians were killed. The ministry
Orbán-style vetoes undermine EU democracy, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews hoping for reset
“In this geopolitical world, we need to be credible — and for that we need to be united and able to take decisions,” High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews, as the bloc looks ahead to the post-Orbán era.
Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.
Jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti could head 'democratic renewal', son says
Jailed in Israel for the past 24 years, Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti remains a rallying figure for his people and could head a "democratic renewal", his son told AFP. Sometimes called the "Nelson Mandela of Palestine" by his supporters, Barghouti, 66, is Israel's most
No Other Choice, Park Chan-wook's latest banger, is finally streaming on Hulu
The filmmaker behind Decision to Leave and The Handmaiden takes on late-stage capitalism in the darkly hilarious No Other Choice
‘A New Icona Pop Era’: How the Swedish Hitmakers Started Over
Icona Pop reveal their stunning new album, Ritual , and talk about how motherhood, divorce, and heartbreak made their bond even stronger
Whole Hog Politics: Onward to the gerrymandering apocalypse
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are having a helluva time picking their next
The Problem with Psychedelic Research
A conversation with a psychedelics researcher about a fundamental flaw in how we test these mind-bending drugs The post The Problem with Psychedelic Research appeared first on Nautilus .
The Disappearance of the Public Bench
"Benches are microcosms of an expansive debate about who belongs in urban public spaces. When they are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest."
South Korea arrests man for spreading AI-generated image of escaped wolf
Neukgu’s escape prompted a local elementary school to close over safety concerns.
Democrats, not Trump, started the gerrymander fight
Democrats in charge of states like California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York will pay for imposing unpopular and arrogant policies on voters, with less representation in the House and ultimately fewer Electoral College votes.
‘We can’t have octopus all year round’: Why Greek chefs and WWF want people to eat invasive species
WWF's free guide to sustainable seafood now delves into a growing climate threat: invasive species.
Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on
77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey
A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global economy, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that roughly 77 percent of registered U.S. voters