Lesbian Art Novels You Should Read

Sarah Schulman's fiction about lesbian artists, Vaginal Davis's new catalog, and more.

Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model

On June 12, artificial intelligence (AI) lab Anthropic suspended access to its latest Claude models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which had been released three days earlier. The move came in response to an “export control directive” from the US government prohibiting use of the models

Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases

Prime editing can potentially repair the vast majority of known disease-causing human mutations, but the technology, first developed in 2019, has not yet been widely used in the body, or in vivo, to treat genetic disease. The only clinical application of prime editing that has

How morals influence food, health decisions

Growing up in Los Angeles, Sydney Scott was accustomed to Whole Foods and "organic" labels. Yet instead of simply filling her cart, she found herself asking why those labels were so compelling to many people.

U.S. officials says Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly

WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to settle a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that a signing ceremony would take place on Friday and shipping traffic in the strait of Hormuz

Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday

EVIAN, France, June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday. Speaking shortly after arriving in Evian, France, for a G7 meeting, Trump also

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran

By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2025, Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych messaged someone he knew as 'EL Money', a mystery figure who had instructed him to commit three arson attacks on property linked to British

SpaceX IPO leaves retail investors with too few shares and a tough hold-or-sell decision

Those who did receive stock are taking different approaches, with some selling into the company's market debut while others are holding for the long haul.

Uni researchers plan to build a low-carbon data center hivemind from 2,000 Pixel smartphones—with Google's help, no less

The omni-phone.

Dana White Condemns UFC Fighter’s ‘Nasty’ Michelle Obama Comment: ‘I Hate That Kind of Nonsense’

UFC boss Dana White spoken out against against Josh Hokit after the fighter made disparaging and false remarks about Michelle Obama during the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event. “I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and

MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal

Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

Xbox Is Planning To Shutter Peabody Award-Winning South Of Midnight Studio Compulsion Games

It is unclear how many individuals will be impacted

Timeline of Trump-linked resort project in Albania

Protests have swept Albania for more than two weeks over plans for a luxury hotel project linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. But in recent days, an investigation focusing on the acquisition of the land for the project and alleged money laundering

‘Vikings’ Star Clive Standen Signs With Range (EXCLUSIVE)

Clive Standen has signed with Range Media Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. He continues to be repped by Verve in the U.S., Independent Talent Group in the U.K., and Behr Abramson Levy Johnson, LLP. Standen is best known for his work onscreen in the

If You Put $500 a Month into This Tech ETF Since 2016, You Could Retire Tomorrow

AMD Jumps 8% to a Record High, NVIDIA Climbs 4%, Intel Rises 3% in a Risk-On Chip Surge

Trump family profiting from White House UFC fight?

The White House may have hosted a fight this weekend, but the bigger fight is whether Americans will continue to accept leaders asking for their votes while showing so little regard for the financial struggles many families face every day.

A Rackspace Technology Insider Sold Nearly 34,000 Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.

American Express buys TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700M

Unintended consequences: When AI backfires in the workplace for employees

While most businesses have introduced AI in the workplace to enhance employee productivity, an Auburn University information systems researcher cautions that under certain circumstances, AI deployment can inadvertently zap the motivation of its highest-performing workers, which

Most precise measurement of the force that binds nuclear matter achieved

Trinity's Prof. Stefan Sint, along with collaborators from Germany, Spain and Italy, has published the most precise determination to date of the strong coupling constant. This parameter governs the interactions between quarks and gluons, the fundamental components of nuclear

Rivian's R2 Has Arrived. Is Now the Time to Buy the Stock?

Down 53%, Can Zillow Make a Comeback?

Two men convicted of arson plot targeting UK prime minister's properties

Two men face sentencing Friday after being found guilty of torching properties linked to the prime minister, in a case that has raised questions about foreign interference in British public life.

U.S. and Iranian leaders have signed Memorandum of Understanding, senior White House official says

Trump said the deal was 'all signed' on Monday • A senior U.S. official said details will be published in 48 hours, and that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon is not a condition of the deal, with Israel maintaining the right to defend itself from Hezbollah attacks

Sha Ray & DJ Haram Announce New Album Critical Thot: Hear Two Songs

If they handed out awards for album-title wordplay, Bay Area rapper Sha Ray and NY-based producer DJ Haram would have to clear off some shelf space. Later this week, the two of them will release their collaborative LP Critical Thot , which has the best title I've seen in a

Goldman Sachs has blunt message for AI stock investors

Maine College of Art & Design Announces 2026 MFA Visiting Artist Summer Lecture Series

Graduate candidates work with a roster of renowned visiting artists during an eight-week summer intensive for MECA&D’s MFA in Studio Art.

Studiocanal Near ‘Paddington’ Animated Deal, Wraps Up ‘The Midnight Library’ Presales

The French studio had a stellar Cannes, inking a $30+ million deal with Paramount for the Florence Pugh-starring 'Midnight Library' and closing multiple territories on its festival slate.

This Financial Bellwether Bankrolls A Breakout

Idle clicker TBH: Task Bar Hero is probably at the top of Steam's charts because of bots

TBH: Task Bar Hero came out a few weeks ago, but it is already going toe-to-toe with PUBG and Dota 2 in active player count numbers.

It looks like more handhelds will soon be able to run SteamOS if this MSI Claw gameplay test is anything to go by

A new beta lets the OS run on Intel handhelds.

Kennedy Center establishing new endowment in Trump's name

The Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump’s name, according to CBS News. The outlet reported Sunday that the center’s board of trustees, which is chaired by Trump and consists of many of his hand-picked members, approved the fund at a Thursday

Bonnaroo 2026: The Best Things We Saw

From the positive vibes of Noah Kahan and Tedeschi Trucks Band to the all-or-nothing chaos of Turnstile and Amyl and the Sniffers

Africa: Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Legendary South African jazz composer and cultural icon Abdullah Ibrahim has died aged 91. His family confirmed that Ibrahim died peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

Boeing Stock Jumps And Regains Key Support Levels

Sony Inzone H6 Air review

An open-back beast.

Extraordinary Sites, Highly Skilled Local Crews and Filmmaking Community Make Jordan Ideal Location

Jordan remains a beloved location not only because of its awe-inspiring cultural and geological sites but also due to a dynamic film industry and highly skilled crews honed over decades of hosting international productions. The world heritage sites of Petra and the unique

Love And Deepspace Has Brought Out My Inner Video Game Developer

If journalism doesn't work out for me, there's always 3D rigging

Semiconductor ETFs Now Dominate the Most‑Traded List — A Signal You Can’t Ignore

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Blizzard almost put Devil May Cry's style rank into Overwatch for its newest combo-heavy hero Shion

The hero shooter's 52nd hero would've encouraged you to chain together abilities as often as possible.

Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied on Monday after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets. The strait, through which roughly 20 percent of

International study reveals differences in the health of porpoises in the North Sea

Porpoises that strand in the Netherlands have, on average, a lower BMI than their counterparts in Scotland and elsewhere, according to an international study led by Utrecht University in collaboration with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS), based at the

Pixels preserve world's rarest porpoise to 3D digital archive as extinction risk grows

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus), an elusive porpoise found only in the shallow waters of Mexico's northern Gulf of California, is one of the rarest and most endangered marine mammals on Earth. Measuring about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length, it is the world's smallest cetacean—a

The World Cup should signal the end of resellers and dynamic pricing

Fans are being taken advantage of by inflated ticket prices and fees, leading to empty seats at events, and politicians need to take action to protect fans from being fleeced.

The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent

"The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition."

Here's when Shion and the new Overwatch season release in your region

Shion's a new bike-wielding DPS hero arriving in Into the Tiger's Den.

Bruce Miller to Produce Series Version of ‘RetroActive’ Graphic Novels at Hulu From Writer Bobak Esfarjani (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulu is developing a series version of the Humanoids graphic novel “RetroActive” with Bruce Miller onboard as an executive producer, Variety has learned exclusively. “RetroActive” was written by Ibrahim Moustafa. Bobak Esfarjani is attached to write and executive produce the

As ‘The Shop’ Returns Next Week, New Hosts Travis Bennett and Steelo Brim to Take Over for LeBron James and Maverick Carter

Actor/rapper Travis Bennett and producer Steelo Brim have been tapped as new hosts of “The Shop,” taking over for LeBron James and Maverick Carter as the show returns for a new season of episodes starting Monday, June 22. The news was announced Monday by Fulwell Entertainment,