ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
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Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says
June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters. The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vanceand
‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies
Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers The Major oak, one of Europe’s oldest, largest and most celebrated ancient trees, has died. The huge tree, which has grown in Sherwood Forest in
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
FDA vaccine panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story FDA panel set to review Moderna mRNA flu shot FDA’s vaccine advisors seem open to Moderna’s candidate for a mRNA flu vaccine ahead of a key meeting on
Comb jelly embryos reveal embryonic signaling center shared across early animal evolution
In order for vertebrate embryos to develop their body axes, they require what is known as an embryonic signaling center. This group of cells provides the instructions that determine where up and down, left and right, and front and back are. Biologists at Friedrich Schiller
Lava planet has hydrogen-rich, active atmosphere
It's 2158, and you're chugging away on your Ph.D. in planetary volcanology from the University of Utopia Planitia on Mars. Graduate students still get paid a sub-living wage, so you've been stuck eating freeze-dried ramen for the past three years. You've completed studying
PlayerUnknown's survival game becomes free-to-own and offers Steam refunds 'without restrictions on playtime or how long ago you bought the game'
It's free forever, but it's also over.
Will ‘Austin Powers 4’ Ever Happen? Franchise Mainstays Reveal What They Know
"What we've got to do is cosmically plant a bug in Mike [Myers'] ear," Clint Howard tells The Hollywood Reporter about his hopes for more from the comedy franchise that returned to the zeitgeist with a Verizon ad.
Senate targets Hegseth’s travel in standoff over apparent Iran school attack, boat strikes
Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months.
Emmy Predictions: Writing — Where the Scribes Behind ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Love Story’ Make Their Case
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.
Full MOU text revealed as Trump justifies ending Iran war
Foreign policy analysts and peace advocates expressed relief Wednesday that the end of the unprovoked US-Israeli war on Iran could be in sight, as the US government released the text of the memorandum of understanding reached this week by the Trump administration and Iranian
Hours after announcing a collab with Fortnite, Vampire Survivors dev suggests it may back out over Epic's touting of generative AI
Poncle is apparently reconsidering its Fortnite collab after seeing how Epic is using generative AI to help design Fortnite assets.
Helios quantum computer tops 99.9% fidelity rates for one- and two-qubit operations
A public-private partnership in the Mountain West announced new results today that mark steady progress toward the Department of Energy's goal of fault-tolerant quantum computing, systems large and reliable enough to solve complex problems.
Young stellar activity drives galactic evolution across the universe
Astronomers have revealed new details about how young stars shape their galactic surroundings in a new study. Researchers analyzed about 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies using data from powerful instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space
UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children
By David Brunnstrom June 17 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a "staggering" rise in violations against Palestinian
Trump escalates his war on Senate Republicans — and senators are striking back
The president’s U-turn on Jay Clayton was the latest instance where “he just keeps pushing” on GOP lawmakers.
Jamie Bell on ‘Half Man,’ Fatherhood and Wanting to Make a Tap-Dancing Movie After Fred Astaire Biopic Fell Apart
Jamie Bell is still dancing. Twenty-five years ago, an 11-year-old boy from northeast England filmed a small movie about a coal miner’s son who wanted to dance ballet. Three years later, that boy, a 14-year-old Jamie Bell, stood on a BAFTA stage holding the prize for best
The Memo: Hawks lament ‘disaster’ on Iran as Trump strains to sell deal
President Trump tried to make the case for his interim peace deal with Iran on Wednesday, but a lengthy news conference only revealed that no last-minute rabbits would be pulled from the hat to assuage his critics. Trump’s comments, delivered as he prepared to leave a Group of
Displaying video reviews later in shopping process supports buyer decision-making, boosts sales
Instead of going to stores to compare products, Americans have increasingly turned to watching online video reviews. As far back as a decade ago, 55% of Americans reported they'd watched online reviews of products, according to Pew Research. As of late 2024, Pew found 62% were
Flipped quantum interference unlocks clearer gluon maps from near-miss nuclear encounters
Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) usually capture what happens when atomic nuclei smash into one another at nearly the speed of light. But even when the nuclei don't collide, interesting things can happen. In a new paper just
Radial Entertainment Hires Former Sony Exec Carrie Ferman as Chief Operating Officer (EXCLUSIVE)
Radial Entertainment has tapped former Sony exec Carrie Ferman as the company’s new chief opperating officer. The news was revealed on Wednesday at the StreamTV Show in Denver during a keynote interview with Radial CEO Jeff Shultz. Ferman previously served as head of business
Trump signs MOU with Iran ending war while at Versailles with Macron
President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries while visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles. The details of the MOU were shared earlier Wednesday by senior
Magic's Marvel Super Heroes set gives an iconic spell a reprint with a catch
Prepare to do the Time Warp again, but now with Marvel flavor.
NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. cutting the number of troops and equipment it would provide to traditional allies in the event of an attack will not have an immediate impact. “This is not about where forces and assets are currently located,” Rutte told
Tim Sweeney Pitches Epic As A Savior For An AAA Gaming Industry Being Devoured by Roblox
The Fortnite CEO says he wants a more open future for gaming
Pope welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for strengthened 'trust, security, and stability'
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning welcomed the new deal between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries and said he hoped for bolstered “mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East.” “I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement
Producers United Boosts Legal Muscle With Entertainment Litigator Bonnie Eskenazi, Labor Pro Allyson L. Belovin (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers United, the advocacy group dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of “career producers” in film and television, has added some significant legal muscle to its bench. Entertainment litigator Bonnie Eskenazi and leading labor and employment attorney Allyson L.
Trump signs memo aimed at ending Iran war, White House official says
June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Costas Pitas)
Apple’s Tim Cook says price hikes are on the way, citing memory chip crunch
Apple plans to hike its prices, citing the rising costs of storage chips and memory, CEO Tim Cook says.
'Contaminated' cultures: Can conservation protect nature while excluding Indigenous peoples?
At an international heritage symposium in Japan, I heard a word that stayed with me: "contaminated." The discussion concerned whether Indigenous peoples needed to be named explicitly in a new World Heritage framework. One argument was that Indigenous cultures had changed
Traditional farming supports food, nature and cultural identity
Traditionally farmed landscapes can help produce food while also protecting nature and keeping cultural traditions alive. A research team led by the University of Göttingen recently examined Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) as defined and recognized by
World Cup: After 'massive confidence booster' from first win, South Korea targets victory over Mexico
With home advantage and fervent support, Mexico seems to be the favourite for the top-of-the-group clash against South Korea. CNA's Matthew Mohan is in Guadalajara ahead of the match.
Take a Gander at an Ancient Supernova in the Heart of the Milky Way
The remnants of a star that exploded 1,700 years ago The post Take a Gander at an Ancient Supernova in the Heart of the Milky Way appeared first on Nautilus .
Southeast Asia’s OECD hopefuls: Why Thailand and Indonesia are chasing entry to ‘rich countries’ club’
Bidding to join the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development shows Southeast Asian economies are trying to use global standards to raise credibility, attract investment and lock in domestic reforms, experts say.
India wants to turn more coal into gas for energy security. It faces a tough conversion
India recently approved a US$3.9 billion scheme to turn more of its vast coal reserves into gas. Even as its energy security ambitions gather pace, experts warn that scaling up the centuries-old technology will likely be a slow burn.
Commentary: Beijing’s crackdown on overseas investing is making Hong Kong more important, not less
Hong Kong is being repositioned as a controlled gateway between two worlds, says Enodo Economics’ Diana Choyleva.
Pentagon says Grok used to launch missiles at Iran
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Pentagon says Grok used to launch missiles at Iran The Pentagon artificial intelligence chief on Monday said Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is tantamount to national security in a sworn
Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump 'have fallen victim' to 'everything is about money'
Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president, along with former first lady Michelle Obama, spoke before the opening ceremony for the Obama
Duffer Brothers’ ‘The Boroughs’ Canceled by Netflix After One Season
The Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi series “The Boroughs” has been canceled by Netflix after one season. The show, which was executive produced by the “Stranger Things” creators, debuted in May 2026 off the heels of that show’s final season. “The Boroughs” starred Alfred Molina and
Tim Cook says RAM expenses are ‘unsustainable’ and Apple is going to raise prices
Apple is planning to raise prices in response to the ongoing memory shortage. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says "price increases are unavoidable:" We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been
Senate fumes as Clayton chaos unwinds path to renew FISA
President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence has once again plunged Congress into chaos over who will lead the intelligence community and how lawmakers can renew the nation’s lapsed spy powers. The Senate spent the morning
How satellite technology can protect the world's drinking water
River experts say new satellite technology holds the promise of protecting water quality around the world.
A 19-year 'goldmine' of mountain cloud and rainwater samples provides fresh insights about air pollution
Rainfall history is just as critical to predicting air pollution as where the air came from, a team led by University of Michigan Engineering researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the Appalachian Mountain Club and Plymouth State University, has discovered. The
Biden's Iran envoy says Trump's MOU 'preferable to any of the alternatives on offer'
Former President Biden’s envoy on Iran said Wednesday the deal between the Trump administration and Tehran is “far preferable to any of the alternatives.” Robert Malley, who also negotiated the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the U.S., Iran and multiple global
Verification is key in US-Iran nuclear talks, Saudi foreign minister says
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, June 17 (Reuters) - The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday. Washington and
MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil Key details on the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran were unveiled Wednesday. © Photo Credit Vice President Vance is expected to formally sign the memorandum of
Angelina Jolie on Her Kids ‘Encouraging’ Her to ‘Get Out and Do Things’: ‘My Fighting Spirit Is Finally Back’
In “Couture,” Angelina Jolie plays Maxine, a low-budget horror movie director juggling a film commission from a French luxury fashion house and being a single mother in the midst of a divorce when she receives a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. “Couture” writer and director
Why Taylor Swift’s Reunion With Country Music for ‘Toy Story 5’ Ought to Get Her a First Date With Oscar
On June 10, Taylor Swift marked another small career milestone when her “Toy Story 5” song “I Knew It, I Knew You” “closed the panel” at country radio, getting instantly added at all 157 stations that report to Mediabase’s country chart — something that’s only occurred three
Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war
US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner with