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‘Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day’ Review: Haley Bennett Is Starry-Eyed in a Literary Adaptation With Much Heart and a Heavy Hand
Virginia Woolf herself was not the greatest admirer of her 1919 novel “Night and Day,” a complex and somewhat elusive work that wove a pensive reflection on women’s suffrage through a quasi-Shakespearean rotation of misbegotten and rearranged courtships — in a style far removed
Japan unveils $24.8 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Additional spending will primarily replenish contingency reserves used to subsidise gasoline costs and utility bills.
Violent rocket particles could reshape future spacecraft design
When rockets fire into space, the insides of their engines become an extreme environment where temperatures soar and tiny particles are thrown around at hypersonic speeds. These particles behave in ways that break long-held assumptions, according to new research that could help
JioHotstar Goes on AI Hiring Spree as India’s Largest Streamer Bets on Homegrown Tech (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s largest streaming platform, JioHotstar, is recruiting for more than 75 AI roles as the platform moves to build out a dedicated artificial intelligence division, the company revealed Wednesday. The push spans engineering, production automation and creative technology,
Bennett wins Democratic House primary to take on Kean in New Jersey
Democrat Rebecca Bennett is projected to win her party’s primary and will face incumbent GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter and officer in the Air National Guard,
New Ill trailer sets a new bar for videogame ultraviolence, with at least three skull crushings
I hope there weren't any kids watching.
Girl power: Red-shouldered hawk parents invest more in female offspring
A new study published in the Journal of Raptor Research, titled "Factors Influencing Nestling Sex Ratios of Suburban and Rural Red-Shouldered Hawks, 2004–2016," finds that hawk parents prioritize producing female offspring when conditions are optimal. This means that higher
Fed Chair Warsh makes first hires at central bank, including ‘Project 2025’ author
The new Fed chair has made his first hires. One wrote the Fed chapter in conservative policy blueprint "Project 2025."
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee’s first year
Voters will choose mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in South Korea.
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year
SEOUL, June 3 - South Koreans vote on Wednesday in local elections expected to boost President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party, in the first nationwide ballot since his snap presidential election victory last year.
Leafy camouflage reshapes katydid love songs, making males more attractive to females
New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered that insects who conceal themselves as leaves also use their leafy camouflage to amplify mating calls, making themselves more attractive to the opposite sex. The research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society
Ötzi the Iceman and his microbiome—a 5,300-year-old relationship
Researchers at Eurac Research have obtained a detailed picture of the microbial community associated with Ötzi, Europe's oldest known natural human mummy. The study provides insights into a complex microbiome, ranging from the gut flora of a Copper Age human to cold-adapted
Sharks thrive in hotspots of prey, underlining need for holistic approach to conservation
Sharks need healthy habitats, and some have a strong preference for locations jam-packed with food, according to FIU research. A recent study of Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas, where shark fishing has been banned for years, shows that the sharks don't seem to like places
Ötzi the Iceman’s remains yielded ‘viable’ yeasts in the lab
The cold-loving yeasts from Ötzi’s remains suggest the Iceman’s microbiome may not be completely frozen in time.
September 2026 has too many new video games trying to escape GTA 6
September 2026 has become one of the busiest gaming months in years, between Wolverine, Control Resonant, and a bazillion more games.
Bandai Namco just stealth announced that one of the coolest Ace Combat games is coming to PC for the first time as a pre-order freebie
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War returns from the PlayStation 2.
Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis
Researchers from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FCMS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) in Sorocaba, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have developed a biomaterial containing jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and
Strain creates moiré 2D materials without twisting or stacking, opening more scalable route
Cornell researchers have developed a new way to create moiré patterns—atomic-scale structures that can give materials unusual quantum behaviors—without relying on the traditionally used difficult-to-control twisting and stacking methods. The study is published in the
DOJ probing George Santos over insider trading after ex-rep’s alleged Kalshi bets on his own appearance at Trump address: report
Santos, the one-time New York lawmaker and New Jersey prison inmate, allegedly placed a bet on Kalshi that he wouldn’t attend Trump’s address to Congress, according to a report.
UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence
June 2 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N. Security Council members stressing the need for a continued uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the year-end.
Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate
By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Hostilities in the Gulf erupted anew on Wednesday with a report of missile attacks on Kuwait, while little progress was evident in diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States.
Backrooms movie is just a start toward the 'true root of the narrative,' says director: 'I am definitely not done'
Kane Parsons says Backrooms "has always been planned to be more of a series that goes outside the confines of this film."
Peabo Bryson, Beloved Singer of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World,’ Dead at 75
The Grammy-winning singer was known for his towering ballads, including “I’m So Into You,” “Let the Feeling Flow,” and more
‘The Hunting Party’ Canceled After Two Seasons at NBC
“The Hunting Party” has been canceled after two seasons at NBC. The series, which aired its final episode on May 7, starred Melissa Roxburgh as former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, who led a small team of investigators that was “assembled to track down and capture the
Climate-based tool predicts coral bleaching months in advance, offering critical lead time for reef protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have developed a new method to predict coral bleaching five to six months before it occurs, giving reef managers valuable time to protect vulnerable ecosystems. In the new study, "Climate modes can be leveraged to
Organic farming surges in Andalusia, driven by both conviction and commercial appeal
Among the goals it has set for 2030, the European Union aims to ensure that at least one quarter of agricultural land is farmed using organic or ecological practices. In this race, Andalusia holds a significant advantage: over 50% of Spain's organic farming is concentrated in
Administration publishes new rules for Medicaid work requirements
Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Medicaid work requirements come into focus The Trump administration late Monday published new rules that tell states how to set up Medicaid work requirements. ©
Judge blocks DC outlet NOTUS from rebranding as 'The Star,’ after rival's lawsuit
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday blocking the NOTUS news outlet from rebranding as The Star due to a lawsuit from The Washington Star. District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr., a Trump appointee, ordered both news outlets to schedule a settlement
Sony’s State Of Play Showed That Every Publisher Is Terrified Of GTA 6
Call of Duty , Wolverine , Rayman , Control 2 , The Blood of Dawnwalker , and Star Wars Galactic Racer all arrive in the span of about 8 weeks
Atomic reshuffle leads to record-breaking catalysts for hydrogen production
Researchers have discovered that atoms can be mixed, separated, and recombined within the same experiment, providing a pathway to a record-breaking catalyst for green hydrogen production. In their study, the team created nanoscale particles containing only a few dozen platinum
Ernest Chambers, ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner, Dies at 97
Ernest Chambers, the writer and producer known for variety TV shows like “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and “Click,” died on May 28 at home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. He was 97. Chambers produced, wrote and executive produced over 1,000 hours of TV over the
Control Resonant may have quietly changed its release date
The trailer itself says the game launches Sept. 24, but a text description on YouTube says Aug. 27.
Sony cemented the most stylish PS5 game ever made with a trailer
Kemuri is an action PS5 game that reaches hypebeast levels of cool. Fans of Spider-Man or Splatoon will want to check it out.
Durbin, Duckworth call for Chicago’s US attorney to resign
Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Tuesday called on interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign following the doomed “Broadview Six” case, accusing him of presiding over a federal office plagued by dysfunction and alleged misconduct. “Andrew
Most places have abolished grocery taxes, but these 9 states are still charging them
In nine places around the U.S., families are paying more for the exact same food at the grocery store, even when the advertised price is exactly the same.
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees in running to feature on new UK banknotes
Bank of England says updated imagery will celebrate native wildlife while bolstering anti-counterfeit features Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees are among the wildlife that could feature on new banknotes in the UK as the Bank of England announces its shortlist. There has been
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Why Rayman Legends is getting a remake, instead of an older game
Ubisoft reveals why it decided to revive Rayman by remaking the most recent game in the series, rather than starting from the first one.
City birds dazzle females with 'borrowed' human items
Bowerbirds in an Australian city use a range of human items—from glass and plastic to banknotes and even a pair of handcuffs—to impress females, shows new research in Royal Society Open Science. Male bowerbirds create an intricate tunnel of twigs called a bower, then gather
Forest resident birds avoid intensive clearcuts, acoustic monitoring shows
New research reveals that resident forest birds avoid intensive clearcut areas, highlighting the need for more sustainable forestry practices.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set brings back completely uncontroversial and universally beloved comics event Civil War
Remember the Nextwave tie-in cover? What a time.
Typhoon Jangmi makes landfall in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture
The highest level of flood warning was issued for Koza River at the southern tip of the prefecture.
Funcom is adding a singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening, and wow, the new features are definitely gonna bring me back to the game
In September you'll be able to play the survival MMO completely solo, with some big bonuses.
Ex-Obama staffer: Bass 'should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff'
Democratic strategist Jim Messina warned that the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) should be concerned about her reelection chances ahead of the California primary race on Tuesday. “She should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff right now,” the ex-White House deputy
Destiny fans cry 'We Want Destiny 3' into void, void does not respond
Over 300,000 people have signed a petition asking Sony to greenlight Destiny 3, but got no announcement at today's State of Play.
