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Deep earthquakes triggered by the olivine-poirierite transition
Seismicity decreases with depth because elevated confining pressure prevents frictional sliding of faults. However, seismicity tends to increase with depth in the mantle transition zone (depths of 410−600km). It has been believed that pressure-induced phase transitions of
Australia rejects ‘dispute’ with Trump over Strait of Hormuz
Canberra consistently maintained the US had not actually asked for assistance in relation to Iran.
South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
SEOUL, April 17 - South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was not aware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing following a report that Washington was unhappy about the disclosure of a previously unconfirmed North Korean nuclear site.
Australia's most decorated living soldier granted bail over war crime charges
Lawyers argued that Ben Roberts-Smith wouldn't be able to defend himself properly from prison.
Analysis-China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump
By Mei Mei Chu, Greg Torode and Antoni Slodkowski BEIJING/HONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a summit next month with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying not to alienate
First war, then fire: Australia’s fuel crisis set to hit harder
A fire at one of Australia’s two remaining refineries on April 15 caused reduced production.
‘American Pie’ Star Shannon Elizabeth Says She Joined OnlyFans After Hollywood “Controlled the Narrative” of Her Career
The actress became a prominent sex symbol of the 1990s and 2000s with her roles in 'American Pie' and 'Scary Movie.'
12 petrol stations in Malaysia identified as high-risk for fuel smuggling
The petrol stations identified are located near the Malaysia-Thai border.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
April 17 - Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.
Jill Biden Bids $35,000 For Chance to Win ‘Heated Rivalry’ Walk-On Role During LGBTQ Benefit Auction
Jill Biden is a “Heated Rivalry” fan. So much so that the former First Lady, just minutes ago during the live auction at the NYC LGBT Community Center’s Center Dinner, bid $35,000 to have a walk-on role in the queer hockey series’ second season along with a dinner with the
Watch Ethel Cain Cover Drive-By Truckers For Like A Version
In 2021, Ethel Cain posted a demo called " Wrestling In Dirt Pits " to Tumblr, and it sampled Drive-By Truckers' "Angels And Fuselage" from their 2001 album Southern Rock Opera . Now the alt-pop singer covered the track for Triple J's Like A Version series. The post Watch
Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Former residents will be allowed to return to their flats for the first time from April 20 to May 4.
‘Proof’ Broadway Review: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Lead a Gripping but Oddly Paced Revival
Grief is one of the most confounding aspects of the human experience. To live is to experience loss, and yet, we are never truly prepared. This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability. In the first
Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, authorities say
The location of the crash or loss of contact is in a densely forested area; the cause of the crash remains unclear.
Trump claims Mamdani is 'destroying New York' with proposed second-home tax
President Trump claimed that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is “destroying” the city with his new proposed tax on second homes — perhaps his most direct criticism of the Big Apple's leader since their two friendly White House meetings months ago. The president
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says
A 13-hour blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries could impact petrol prices and supply.
Pam Abdy and Sandra Bullock Talk Paramount-Warners Deal and ‘Practical Magic 2’
The Warner Bros. film chief and Oscar-winning actress were interviewed at the CNBC Changemakers event in Manhattan Thursday.
Preconception radiation exposure alters offspring mitochondrial DNA in an organ-specific manner
It did not take long after the discovery of X-rays in the 1890s for scientists to begin exploring the harmful effects of radiation on living organisms. Yet even after more than a century of research, new insights continue to emerge about how radiation affects the body. In a
Hollywood’s World Map of California
This is a map published in 1927 by Paramount Studios showing the areas of California & Nevada that doubled as shooting locations for far-flung locales, including Siberia, Wales, the Nile, New England, the Red Sea, and the Alps. Tags: Hollywood · maps · movies
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.
New Zealand PM says he has party’s full support after reports of leadership challenge
The New Zealand Herald said that members of his National Party will move against him next week.
D4vd Arrested In The Murder Of Teen Found Dead In His Tesla
David Burke, the 21-year-old alt-pop singer who performs as D4vd, has been arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The post D4vd Arrested In The Murder Of Teen Found Dead In His Tesla appeared first on
Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the Strait of Hormuz once the current conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends.
Australia rules out fuel restrictions after fire at its largest refinery
The fire broke out on April 15 and was brought under control after 12 hours.
Different interannual co-evolutionary models reveal how East Asia's jet stream and summer monsoon evolve together
The East Asian Subtropical Westerly Jet (EASWJ) and the East Asian Summer Monsoon (EASM) are two pivotal components of the East Asian monsoon system, shaping the precipitation distribution and climate over East Asia. Whether the co-evolutionary EASWJ–EASM relationship remains
Trump defends economic policies, casts aside 'fake inflation' amid Iran war
President Trump defended his administration’s economic policies at an event in Las Vegas on Thursday amid rising energy costs resulting from the U.S.’s conflict with Iran. Trump cast doubt on a recent Labor Department report that showed a 0.9-point hike in inflation last
New methods can help study the phenomenon of turbulence
In his doctoral thesis, Michael Roop develops numerical methods that allow finding physically reliable approximate solutions to nonlinear differential equations used to model turbulence.
‘The Pitt’ Finale: Noah Wyle and Creator Unpack Dr. Robby’s Mental Health Struggles and Why That Powerful Baby Jane Doe Scene ‘Is a Turning Point’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “9:00 pm,” the Season 2 finale of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. The final two episodes of “The Pitt” were extremely heavy as Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby admitted he wasn’t sure he wanted to be alive anymore — but in the end, it
Supriya Ganesh Exits ‘The Pitt’: How the Season 2 Finale Says Goodbye to Dr. Mohan and Why She Could Return ‘If the Storylines Demand It’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “9:00 pm,” the Season 2 finale of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. Supriya Ganesh’s Dr. Mohan said her goodbyes(ish) on the Season 2 finale of “The Pitt.” After spending most of her shift butting heads with Noah Wyle’s Dr.
‘Erupjca’ Review: A Droll Charli XCX Enriches Pete Ohs’ Low-Key Relationship-Drama Charmer
Only a species suffering from terminal main character syndrome would, when describing intimately human experiences like love, reach for the language of global cataclysm. Tsunami, earthquake, meteor strike, volcano: We’re barely in love at all unless our metaphor is a natural
Lynette Howell Taylor, Sara Murphy and Nastasya Popov to Discuss Power at Archer Film Festival
Their panel discussion, “Women Behind the Camera: Shifting Power in Film,” is meant to examine “how power is evolving in the entertainment industry.”
South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez After Body Found in Tesla
The singer is being held without bail, Los Angeles Police announced on Thursday
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG
The reputation of LNG as a reliable and affordable energy source has taken a serious hit.
China’s Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
CCTV said the trio have been in orbit for over five months and are in good condition.
Supercomputer simulation predicts time-resolved porosity in die casting
Aluminum die-cast components are widely used in automotive and precision machinery applications due to their combination of low weight and structural strength. However, internal defects known as porosity—voids formed by entrapped air during casting—remain a persistent
Meghan Trainor Cancels Entire Headlining Tour: ‘The Right Decision for My Family and Me’
The singer was set to embark on her Get In Girl tour in support of her upcoming album Toy With Me
House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess
President Donald Trump is facing a GOP rebellion on Capitol Hill over a key spy powers reauthorization.
Fortune's Run resumes development following creator's prison release: 'The parole board reviewed my case and instantly kicked my ass out of jail'
The solo developer known as Dizzie hopes to push a new update in between six to 12 months.
Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.
D4vd Arrested for Murder of Celeste Rivas
Singer D4vd has been arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found dead in Hollywood in the trunk of his Tesla in September. According to the LAPD, D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was arrested by the Robbery-Homicide Division for the murder of
Some takes don't age: Back in 2009, a creative director warned about the risks of 'obsessively self-referencing' existing hit games
Paul Barnett was in charge of beloved MMO Warhammer Online, and is now the chief creative officer at Wargaming.
Pedro Almodóvar Questions If Jacob Elordi’s Rise Is Because He’s a “Sex Symbol or Respected Actor”
The Spanish filmmaker also criticized two of the recent projects the Oscar-nominated actor has starred in, arguing, "We still need to see him, at least I do, in another role that demands more from him."
Agrovoltaic systems can save water, generating energy and making tomato cultivation more sustainable at the same time
Researchers from the University of Seville (US) and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have demonstrated that it is possible to grow tomatoes and generate solar energy simultaneously, a key strategy for tackling global water scarcity. The study, carried out in Madrid
Democrats hang on to New Jersey House seat left open by Sherrill
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a House seat in New Jersey, according to Decision Desk HQ, succeeding now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) and notching a win for progressives. Mejia, a top aide to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign, defeated Republican Joe
Climate impact of bottom fishing depends on where and how the seabed is disturbed
Bottom fishing can release CO₂ from the seabed, but the consequences for the climate are not straightforward. New research, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, shows that disturbing the seabed sets in motion multiple processes with contrasting effects. The overall
