South Koreans back male parental leave, but not for colleagues

Workers at private companies were less open to male parental leave than those in the public sector.

A proper vampire class is coming to D&D via a Vampire: The Masquerade tie-in

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Mamdani-backed socialist ousts Espaillat in NY-13

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Ph.D. student, toppled the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s DSA-powered political project.

Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported

SYDNEY, June 24 - Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing after two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu were confirmed in migratory seabirds, as local media reported on Wednesday that several specimens were found dead on remote beaches.

Trump’s preferred candidate wins primary to succeed Elise Stefanik

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino handily defeated Assemblymember Robert Smullen in a bitter primary battle.

Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to return to Congress

He defeated progressive challengers to win the Democratic primary in the state’s newly drawn, deep-blue 1st District.

India urges crop shift for monsoon planting as rains falter

The government is also stepping up water-conservation efforts and monitoring reservoir levels.

Elephants move closer to humans when droughts are sustained

If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain close to rivers and lakes and move less than normal.

Bali’s rabies crisis in spotlight following Jembrana dog attack

In May, a housewife died from rabies after self-treating a cat bite and not seeking medical help.

Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah

Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utah’s 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess

Lasher, backed by Nadler, wins high-profile primary

State Assemblymember Micah Lasher made the bet that experience still matters in this political climate.

Malaysian monk wins $312,000 through bank’s lucky draw campaign

The monk had no immediate plans for the prize money but intended to use part of it to help those in need.

New biofilm mechanism in Bacillus cereus could reveal vulnerabilities in food poisoning bacterium

Scientists from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Malaga, who are also members of the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture "La Mayora" (IHSM), have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which is

Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once

Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Stefanik's House seat

Republican Anthony Constantino, the Trump-endorsed candidate seeking to follow Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the representative of New York's 21st Congressional District, is projected to advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision

Johor state election expected to boost its economy

Local business have begun seeing encouraging increases in customers since the date of the state election was announced.

Cait Conley wins Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler

The Army vet will now try to oust the Republican incumbent in a district that favored Kamala Harris in 2024.

Asian stocks wobble after tech-led selloff, volatility risk highlighted

Lawler to face combat veteran in key toss-up House race in New York

Combat veteran Cait Conley (D) is projected to advance from Tuesday's Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) this fall, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. She will show down against the second-term incumbent in November for the sole toss-up seat in the

Cheap, effective and dangerous: How Australian farmers came to depend on the toxic weedkiller paraquat

It is illegal to use paraquat in at least 74 jurisdictions worldwide, including the European Union, China, Malaysia, Brazil and, most recently, the U.S. state of Vermont.

Rob Thomas Remembers Clive Davis: ‘Losing Clive Is the End of an Era’

"He built this entire empire based on what he thought would turn the world on. That was his superpower," the Matchbox Twenty frontman says

Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland

Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary to fill longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hoyer announced his retirement from Congress in January, bringing an end to his 45 years of service in the lower

Democratic socialist Valdez wins open Brooklyn-Queens primary

With a boost from Mamdani, state Assemblymember Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

‘Sheep in the Box’: Neon Drops First Trailer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s AI Family Drama

In the Palme d'Or winner's latest feature, which premiered at Cannes and opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, a Japanese couple welcomes an AI-powered android re-creation of their deceased son into their home.

South Korea's KOSPI surges 4.1% as chip stocks recover

The KOSPI gained more than 330 points moments after trading began on Wednesday (Jun 24), instantly recouping a massive chunk of the losses from a nearly 10 per cent plunge a day earlier.

A new 'prescription' to address the environmental crisis

A new "prescription for the planet" aims to address the deepening environmental crisis.

Mamdani's pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win

New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive pockets. Valdez was

Alicia Keys Remembers How Clive Davis ‘Stood Beside Me Through Every Chapter’ in Heartfelt Tribute

The Grammy winner penned a touching remembrance to the music mogul, who championed Keys early in her career

Malaysia’s ‘durian tsunami’ season to last till August

But industry players say the sharpest drops are affecting lower-grade fruits rather than premium export-quality produce.

Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel’s Country-Singer Girlfriend, Gets Booked for Freedom 250 Event in D.C., Rebuts ‘Sham Accusations’: ‘I Was Invited to Sing This Anthem on My Own Accord’

Alexis Wilkins, the conservative country singer who is the longtime girlfriend of FBI director Kash Patel, is responding to critics after announcing that she has been booked to perform at a Freedom 250 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Wednesday. She was invited to

Navy admiral removed by Hegseth faces off against Charleston councilwoman for Mace seat

Democrat Nancy Lacore and Republican Jenny Honeycutt are projected to win their respective primary runoffs and face off in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District this November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left, according to Decision Desk HQ. Torres, who has increasingly found himself at odds with the progressive wing of his party, defeated

Residents in Johor Bahru cry foul over smelly river

The authorities found that several sewerage treatment plants and commercial premises failed to meet discharge standards.

Brad Lander ousts Rep. Dan Goldman after left-wing challenge

The win stands to steer New York’s congressional delegation further to the left.

Mamdani-backed Lander ousts Goldman in New York House primary

Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander is projected to win his Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman (D) in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) He easily trounced the incumbent candidate, garnering almost 63 percent support with 47

Lorry driver who saved 21 bus passengers honoured at Malaysian Parliament

Wong Tuck Meng had used his lorry to stop a runaway express bus near the Menora Tunnel in Perak .

How sperm whale vocal dialects evolve as they adopt new calls while still remembering the old

New research from the University of St. Andrews shows how sperm whale vocal dialects evolve as they adopt new calls while still remembering the old. An international team of researchers studying vocal dialects in the endangered population of sperm whales that live in the

Simple acknowledgment boosts repeat customer participation in take-back programs

Companies may only need to send an acknowledgment message to boost repeat customer participation in recycling and reuse programs for used goods like laptops and coffee pods, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The idea for the study arose over a cup of

Trump’s Iran endgame grates on Hill Republicans

Many lawmakers want more details on war-ending talks before delivering billions of dollars in new Pentagon spending.

Interior Department adds fencing around Reflecting Pool amid reports of vandalism

The Interior Department added fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday amid reports of vandalism. “With the increase in vandalism by leftist activists, the fencing is going up earlier than originally planned to ensure no more damage is done to this

Listening for quantum oscillations in the Kondo insulator ytterbium dodecaboride

Magnetic quantum oscillations have been unexpectedly observed in insulators, where freely moving charge carriers are not expected to exist. A joint study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo and Kobe University investigated this puzzling

This tiny Australian spider uses a high‑powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants

There's more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal sheet webs or tangled cobwebs that ensnare crawling insects.

The Magic School Bus movie is officially happening with the perfect director

Then Magic School Bus, the beloved cartoon from the 1990s, is getting a live-action film starring Elizabeth Banks

Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

How reading shapes and enhances our cognitive activity

Smartphones, online learning, generative AI: The way we read has changed more in the last decade than in the previous century. So what do we actually know about what reading does for the mind? In his new book, Falk Huettig, senior investigator at the Max Planck Institute for

Xi pressures Takaichi by throttling key China mineral exports to Japan

The throttling of goods began after Takaichi angered Beijing last November with comments about Taiwan.

Four-decade mystery solved as PKCβ structure reveals new drug target

After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ), a key protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases. The findings, published in Nature Communications, provide the first detailed view of

Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal

A group of four former officials at the IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief on Monday urging the court to rule President Trump’s audit immunity deal was unlawful. The former officials — John Koskinen, former IRS commissioner; Kathryn Keneally, former