Pokémon's 'ugly' 30th anniversary cards are redeemed in new look
The TCG set's Future rare cards have special holofoil and textures that TPC didn't do justice in trailers
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Wildfires rage in southern France prompting evacuation of 3,000 people
The Meteo-France weather agency said a new spell of elevated temperatures would hit the country next week, although they are not expected to be extreme like in June.
Another Republican Representative Is Missing
Yet another Republican lawmaker is missing in action. Florida Representative Neal Dunn’s office told Punchbowl News Thursday that he won’t be voting unless Republican leadership says they need him. Donald Trump put the 73-year-old lawmaker on blast in March, prematurely
Horse Feathers Announce Words Are Dead 20th Anniversary Reissue & Tour
Back in 2006, Horse Feathers were making a lot of noise, metaphorically speaking. The Portland band released their debut album Words Are Dead right between the freak folk craze and the emergence of more polished indie-folk superstars like Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, and their
Hillary Clinton knocks Pulte: 'You should definitely be worried about everything'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went after acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte, saying that she wished there were career and political appointees across agencies, that were "slow-walking or refusing to share information with” him. “You should
Taylor Swift Wedding Frenzy: The Power Guest List, the NDAs and A-List Panic Over Lack of Details
To attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, do you need to know the bride and groom all too well? That’s the big question this week as fans, media and social sets in New York, L.A. and Nashville speculate over which lucky 1,000 people landed invites to the celebrity
Attack on Titan game from Koei Tecmo announces opening cinematic by MAPPA
MAPPA previously animated the final season of the Attack on Titan anime
Gallium uses visible light to activate aryl iodides in rare bond-breaking reaction
Cross-coupling reactions have revolutionized the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals and polymers from simpler, commercially available products. An important first step in these reactions is oxidative addition, which is often facilitated using transition metals such as
Quantum properties of multimode light observed despite extreme losses
Quantum properties of light are extremely delicate. When researchers attempt to measure them, even small losses on the way to a detector can make them invisible, limiting their use outside carefully controlled environments. A collaborative team of researchers involving
Watch live: Pirro gives update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 'vandalism' probe
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, will speak with reporters Thursday afternoon about the Trump administration's investigation into alleged vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The probe comes after the National Park Service
Final Emmy Predictions: ‘Pluribus’ and ‘The Pitt’ Lead the Pack as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Surges and Netflix Looks to Rule the Day
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Trump Accounts launch soon. Can you still register your child?
Trump accounts will soon accept their first contributions.
New York Republican says Swift, Kelce should pay for police securing wedding
New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R) said Thursday that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce should reimburse the New York Police Department (NYPD) for costs imposed by their reported Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden. “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce should reimburse NYPD for the
Castro says Air Force confirmed death from flu outbreak at Texas base
The Air Force has confirmed a trainee died as a result of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas). Keon McDaniel was in his sixth week of basic military training when he experienced a “medical emergency” June 12. He
Living Weapon Announce Debut Album Death In The Family: Hear “The Leaving Process”
Living Weapon came crashing into the Boston metalcore scene with their 2021 Paradise EP. Now the band — which is fronted by Vein.fm bassist/backing vocalist Jonathan Lhaubouet — is announcing their full-length debut, Death In The Family . The post Living Weapon Announce Debut
‘Moana 3’ in the Works at Disney, According to Dwayne Johnson
Disney is coming back to the water with “Moana 3,” the latest installment of the animated oceanic musical adventure. Dwayne Johnson, who plays the tattooed demigod Maui, teased the news while promoting the live-action “Moana,” which opens in theaters on July 10. “Yes, we have
Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional”
Alex Amen’s Sunshine Daydream
The rock-climbing, commune-living free spirit just released his fantastic debut, Sun of Amen. He now lives in Brooklyn and wants his friends to move there, too
“ Dictionary of the Illegible proposes...
“ Dictionary of the Illegible proposes illegibility as a strategy for navigating a world increasingly governed by visibility, efficiency, and total surveillance.”
Academy Vet Teni Melidonian Exits Role Ahead of Oscars’ Move to YouTube
The Academy's CEO, Bill Kramer, informed members of an organizational shake-up in advance of the major changes coming to the Oscars in a few years' time.
Amnesia studio delays its new game into 2027
Frictional says Ontos is its "most ambitious game to date," and it wants to get it right.
Metallic effect pigments significantly reduce flow-line visibility on glossy plastic surfaces
Metallic effects on plastic surfaces have become standard in many industries, from automotive interiors and exteriors to toys and household appliances. However, injection-molded parts with metallic effects suffer from a well-known drawback: visible flow lines that appear as
A WRAP for biology's greasiest problem
Embedded in the boundary between the inside and outside of each cell are membrane proteins. They act as first responders by sensing signals, regulating which molecules enter and leave the cell, and enabling cells to quickly adapt to changes in their environment.
How giant tropical trees transport water 70 meters to stay as drought-resilient as smaller trees
The giant trees of tropical forests are important allies in the fight against climate change because of their ability to store carbon, yet they are still poorly understood by science. However, a study published in the journal Science reveals a crucial survival mechanism: These
Scientists uncover why Antarctica became engulfed by ice millions of years before the Arctic
Scientists have uncovered why Antarctica became engulfed by ice millions of years before the Arctic. The international research, published in Science, helps solve one of climate science's longest-standing puzzles: how a vast ice sheet could form when Earth was around 5°C warmer
As seas rise, American history could be washed away
In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops digging the moment he sees a faint line emerge in the sandy Virginia soil. It’s just a slight change in color, but to Romo, director of
How to Not Get Mauled on Your Hike This Summer
A new study goes deep on the interaction between activities and hostile wildlife The post How to Not Get Mauled on Your Hike This Summer appeared first on Nautilus .
Giant trees have tricks to work around drought
Samples collected at daring heights provide evidence for an untested theory of tree drought adaptation, while countering another.
Kazakh mine deal latest manifestation of Trump enrichment syndrome
The Trump administration concluded a recent mineral deal with Kazakhstan that, not surprisingly, enriches not only Trump’s own family but that of his secretary of commerce, Howard Lutnick. Trump’s two eldest sons, part owners of Dominari Securities, are set to profit from the
Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol steps
An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance’s impeachments. Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to speak
Wolf Alice Announce The Clearing (B Sides): Hear “Gospel Oak”
The long-running UK alt-rockers Wolf Alice swerved in a pop direction on last year's The Clearing , and that's not the last pivot they have in them. The post Wolf Alice Announce The Clearing (B Sides): Hear “Gospel Oak” appeared first on Stereogum .
Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.
‘Weird Al’ Has Seen Your ‘Weird A.I.’ Jokes and He Is Unamused
In fact, Yankovic says he turned down “a nice pile of money” to do a commercial for an AI company
We can't air-condition our way out of a hotter future, says expert
As temperatures rise around the world, air conditioning is saving lives. But a growing reliance on it is also placing unprecedented pressure on electricity grids, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and making cities even hotter.
Deliberate slow growth could explain bacteria survival strategies
Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most well-studied bacteria and, often, when scientists discover something about E. coli, they extrapolate that discovery across all bacteria. So when
Dynamic black holes may obey Hawking-style thermodynamics with an alternative entropy measure
Of the known things in the universe, black holes are among the most extreme. They pack huge amounts of mass densely into a small area, producing gravity that is so strong that even light cannot escape. To describe their properties, physicists have relied on complex equations
Jorja Smith Announces New Album What Are The Odds: Hear “Alive” (Feat. Wizkid)
In May, Jorja Smith reunited with Nigerian-British producer P2J for " What's Done Is Done ," and now she's announcing a new album. What Are The Odds arrives this summer, and we get another preview today with "Alive" featuring Wizkid. The post Jorja Smith Announces New Album
DOJ Accidentally Gives Jack Smith Report to Person They’re Suing
The Department of Justice accidentally released the second volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President Trump’s handling of classified documents in a legal case last month, according to a legal filing published Thursday. DOJ lawyers sent the sealed report
West Nile virus cases hit 22-year spike. Here's where activity is highest in US
The U.S. is seeing some of the highest West Nile virus activity in years.
How to level up quickly in Diablo 4 Season 14
Here's how you can level up fast in Diablo 4 Season 14 using the War Plan system and how to unlock Helltide perks fast.
The MOU's missing line: How the US validated Iran's most usable weapon
The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) excludes ballistic missiles, the backbone of Iran's deterrent doctrine, from the agreement, validating Iran's doctrine and potentially increasing regional threat.
Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing Kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says
Lam disclosed in 2025 that his lung cancer had returned and advanced to stage four.