It’s Too Bad Homer Can’t See All These Rave Reviews Of The Odyssey
But it's probably a blessing he can't see the popcorn bucket
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Sean Combs Sells Star Island Mansion for $55 Million
Combs bought the Miami property from Gloria and Emilio Estefan in 2021
xAI sues a man for using Grok to generate CSAM ‘deepfakes’
The Elon Musk-owned xAI is suing a South Carolina man who allegedly used the company's Grok AI chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a lawsuit reported earlier by Reuters, xAI claims Terry Wayne Harwood "knowingly and intentionally used Grok to circumvent
FCC plans to clear the way for more media consolidation
The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month on whether a single company can own broadcast stations that reach more than 39 percent of US TV households. In a Breitbart op-ed on Wednesday, Republican Chair Brendan Carr announced an August 6th vote to end the
Fiona Apple’s Brooding New ‘Horns of a Bull’ Serves as Theme Song for ‘Lucky’
The song appears in the thriller miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening
Rethinking urban nature as technonature
A new Comment article by Simon Marvin, Sophia Maalsen and Robyn Dowling published in the journal Nature Cities argues that urban nature is entering a new phase in which ecological processes are increasingly sensed, modeled and continuously adjusted through digital technologies.
Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.
4 risks facing Trump if he returns to all-out war with Iran
President Trump is reportedly considering a return to all-out war against Iran as he seeks to break a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and force Tehran’s hand in nuclear negotiations. The U.S. military has resumed strikes over the past week, mostly targeting air defense and
Cape Town Gallery Accused of Withholding Pay and Artworks
An artist who left SMAC Gallery late last year took to social media with claims of delayed payments and missing works.
U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America
The U.S. military launches a second wave of strikes against Iran, targeting what U.S. Central Command said were Iranian military capabilities used to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender gets an official theatrical release
Paramount and Nickelodeon are bringing Avatar: The Last Airbender to AMC Theatres in addition to streaming on Paramount Plus.
Nvidia Thanks Sega For $5 Million Investment That Saved It As It Now Unleashes RAMageddon On The Gaming Industry
The unexpected gamble proved fateful
BTS, Enhypen, K-pop Fans Fuel Surge in Physical Album Sales
Luminate's midyear report reveals South Korea as the world's third largest music exporter and that music sung in English is becoming less popular, also thanks to Latin music
Many countries favor China and Xi over Trump and the US: Polling
Views of the United States and President Trump are worsening around the globe, according to a survey published by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday. At the same time, China and its leader, Xi Jinping, are gaining more favorability, marking a reversal in worldwide opinions.
Steam reveals all the sale dates and themed events for the first half of 2027
Grab your wallet, there's spending to be done.
Vance fails to quell fiscal hawk concerns about GOP reconciliation plans
“We’ve been lied to,” one House Republican said Wednesday of GOP leadership.
Original Witcher dev says remaking it as an open world won't be easy: 'As a player, I might be happy about that, but as a designer, I'm starting to get gray'
There might be a good reason The Witcher 1 remake announced in 2022 is taking so long.
The Challenges of Writing in Space
With the recent auction of arguably the most famous pen ever used off-Earth, we take a moment to reflect on the evolution of such cosmic utensils The post The Challenges of Writing in Space appeared first on Nautilus .
Magic: The Gathering's best Commander precons of 2026, ranked
Magic's seen a whole bunch of Commander precons this year, but which ones are the best?
Microplastics reach even 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, study finds
Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. As larger plastic debris breaks down into microplastics, these tiny particles are transported throughout marine ecosystems by ocean currents,
What does it mean to be 'quantum?' A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein's spooky actions at a distance
Imagine shining a flashlight across a dark room. You can predict exactly what the light will do: travel in a straight line from one point to another. That seems obvious because, in the world we see around us, light appears to follow a single, clear path.
Malaysia eyes land route for durians to China as supply glut deepens
Overland exports could expand Malaysia's China market but raise questions over fruit quality.
India to launch first private orbital rocket after decades of state-run programme
A successful launch could open the door to a more competitive and viable commercial space ecosystem in India.
ESPY Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the Sports Awards Ceremony Online
With comedian Marcello Hernández to host, the biggest names in sports are set to attend the 34th annual ESPY Awards to recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, breakthrough athlete and many others. The ESPYS
Trump Announces Dangerous Plan to Replace Immigrant Truckers
The White House is planning to strip commercial drivers licenses from undocumented immigrants and effectively automatically transfer them to military veterans. “My administration will soon take historic action to get illegal alien truck drivers who are just killing a lot of
Where to find Eidrolon in Palworld
Here's where you can find Eidrolon in Palworld, a flying dragon and dark-type Pal, and how you can breed it.
Welcome to Toronto, World Capital of the Urban Raccoon
Dan Werb on the understated intelligence of the animals that share our cities.
Data center electricity demand is expected to drive up costs after recent power auction
Data centers are expected to add billions in electricity costs across 13 states in the years ahead after a recent power auction. Grid operator PJM this week announced the results of an auction to buy power for the 13 states that it serves for June 2028 through May 2029.
Cammack says China has deployed 'digital twins' of every lawmaker
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) on Wednesday addressed the international race to achieve dominance over artificial intelligence and the importance behind each country’s efforts to take the lead. “China and Russia and Iran would love nothing more than for us to say, absolutely, no
World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says
The latest edition of the Fed's beige book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.
In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid
The amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally.
Spain’s World Cup Victory Over France Averages 11.5 Million Viewers on Fox, Most-Watched Semifinals Game Ever on English-Language U.S. TV
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to break records on English-language U.S. TV. Tuesday’s match between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers this Tuesday on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals telecast in U.S. English-language TV history.
David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover
Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Trump to secure U.S. governmental approval for the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The
Helpful microbes could battle pathogens in our hospitals and schools—with the help of AI to make it work
Helpful microbes that combat harmful pathogens could be the answer to rising antimicrobial resistance—particularly within built environments such as hospitals, homes and schools.
Epigenetic mechanism explains how some plants cope with salt stress
Due to artificial irrigation and rising temperatures, the concentration of salts (including sodium chloride, or "table salt") is increasing in soils worldwide. This is not only an environmental problem but also a challenge for agriculture. For example, increased salinity can
One Tom Holland Quote Has Spider-Man: Brand New Day Fans Scrambling
Two weeks ahead of the film, Peter Parker himself has given fans another clue
Blanche AG confirmation rocky as Cornyn, Dems press him on 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday faced what one lawmaker said was more of a performance evaluation than a job interview as he seeks to secure his post as the top law enforcement official for the country. The tough questions came not just from Democrats, but
CDC: Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis being investigated
Nearly 7,000 people in the country may have cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness that can cause weeks of intestinal unrest and diarrhea, according to the latest federal figures. There are 1,645 lab-confirmed domestic cases, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
New York Yankees eye massive $3B Wall Street payout from Apollo Global: report
The baseball franchise plans to use the fresh capital to refinance existing obligations and fund future expansion projects.
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ to Play in Select Movie Theaters for Awards Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
For one week, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will screen in select movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York, Variety has learned exclusively. While the film is primarily a streaming release and will have its Paramount+ debut on July 25, it has also been set for an
Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is now in production, has announced a cast so far that is made up entirely of white
Post Malone to Perform at the World Cup Closing Ceremony
The singer will join Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, and more during the final game on July 19
Dry Cleaning Share Three New Tracks On Secret Love (Deluxe Edition)
Dry Cleaning's Cate Le Bon-produced Secret Love dropped six months ago, and today the band has given us the deluxe edition. On this expanded version of the album, you'll find three bonus tracks. One of them, " Sliced By A Fingernail ," was released at the dawn of spring. The
Hegseth mocked for plan to inject US soldiers with testosterone
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday elicited instant ridicule after he unveiled a new plan to offer military personnel testosterone injections. In a video announcement, Hegseth said he was authorizing a screening program to ensure US soldiers “have the right
Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths 'without interference'
Nearly every member of the House Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter demanding an independent investigation into two fatal shootings carried out in the span of a week by officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are calling for immediate independent
Blanche when asked if he's Trump's friend: 'I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to have a verbal slip-up about his role during his confirmation hearing for attorney general on Wednesday. In the hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) asked Blanche if he has a friendship with President Trump. “I'm his lawyer — was
Beer With a Painter: Keltie Ferris
“I am playing with the building blocks of painting,” the artist told me at his studio in Woodstock, where he experiments with gestural compositions and monumental body prints.
Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require prediction markets and online sportsbook to use facial recognition to verify users' ages to avoid minors from placing bets or trading on platforms. The New Jersey Democrat announced the bill alongside
Iran Says It Tried to Warn JD Vance About Kushner and Witkoff
During negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland last month, the Iranian government reportedly warned Vice President JD Vance that President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner were undermining the chances of a peace deal. Drop Site News reports
Bacteria form 'herds' to survive predators, offering fresh insight into Earth's carbon cycle
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that tiny photosynthetic bacteria band together into protective "herds" when attacked by predators—a survival strategy that could also influence how carbon is stored in the world's waters.
