“When I start an artwork, I forget I’m in prison,” says Moath al-Alwi, presumably recorded from within Guantánamo Bay in a short documentary. Directed and produced by Dara Kell and Veena Rao for The New York Times Op-Docs series, the film zeroes in on al-Alwi’s elaborate ship
I repeat : I thought we’d moved past this. Imagine the trauma Bebe Rexha has already endured, having been subjected to a flying smartphone while she was just trying to do her job last year. It was so gnarly that the guy who threw the phone was arrested and charged with assault
A new publication in Opto-Electronic Science discusses boosting UV light absorption in a 2D semiconductor with quantum dot hybrids for enhanced light emission.
Victimization (SES-V), the gold standard measurement of sexual exploitation designed for adults over age 18, has been released in a special issue of the Journal of Sex Research.
An international team of researchers of the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse" at the University of Jena has investigated the mechanism that makes some types of bacteria reflect light without using pigments. The researchers were interested in the genes
Soybean is an agriculturally important legume rich in protein and oil, with breeders aiming to enhance yields through traits like seed weight, shape, and pod count. Current research leverages deep learning (DL) for high-throughput phenotyping, yet conventional methods are
Scientists at the University of Florida have identified a novel compound aimed at improving the treatment of opioid overdoses, which claimed the lives of more than 81,000 Americans last year.
The climate crisis is hitting home with more frequent extreme weather events. Companies, particularly those in high-emission industries, are major contributors to global carbon emissions, therefore making them key players in the fight against climate change.
Plant pathogens often infect specific tissues, causing significant agricultural losses. Recent studies highlight the crucial role of small RNAs (sRNAs), including miRNAs, in regulating these interactions. sRNAs can modulate plant immune responses and pathogen virulence, making
Billy McFarland, who rose to notoriety as the scam artist behind Fyre Fest, is arranging meetings with rappers for Donald Trump, Rolling Stone reports.
The second Death of Slim Shady single features fellow Michigan rappers Big Sean and BabyTron
From Timothy Snyder again , this time on what lessons we can draw on to prevent America’s collapse into fascism . 4. Big business should support democracy. In the Germany of the 1930s, business leaders were not necessarily enthusiastic about Hitler as a person. But they
Diddy's reputation has been called into question yet again as he is now being accused of commissioning a hit on one of his most outspoken critics.
If the revelations of last week’s House of The Dragon told audiences anything, it’s that we are too far ahead in this Targaeryn war to retreat. It’s war or die! Read more...
Halle Berry and Glenn Close are set to star alongside Kim Kardashian in an upcoming Hulu legal drama that hails from Ryan Murphy, Variety has learned. The series was first announced in December 2023 and is currently titled “All’s Fair.” As reported at that time, Kardashian will
Tropical Storm Beryl is making a slow, ruinous passage out of Houston, where it is flooding highways and knocking out power lines. As of 3 p.m. local time Monday, as the eye of the storm moved over the western Houston suburbs, more than 2.7 million Texans were without power,
Target will no longer accept personal checks starting next week, the retail giant confirmed to The Hill on Monday. "Due to extremely low volumes, we'll no longer accept personal checks starting July 15. We have taken several measures to notify guests in advance to aid an easy
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.), the No. 2-ranking member of the Senate Democratic leadership, on Monday said President Biden’s debate performance “raised a lot of questions” about his strength as a general election candidate, but he added he would withhold judgment
In a letter sent to congressional Democrats, US President Joe Biden insisted he was the best person to beat Donald Trump despite increasing questions about his mental fitness.
The Oscars’ digital magazine, A.frame, is shutting down. The website, created by the Academy to celebrate film, post behind-the-scenes interviews and share Academy member news, was run by one full-time AMPAS staff member and a small number of editorial contractors and
President Biden joined a call with donors Monday as part of his ramped up efforts to ease concerns over whether he’s fit to serve and able to beat former President Trump in November. Biden told donors he is staying in the presidential race and thanked them for their support to
Parents are being warned to “immediately stop” using the power adapters sold with some Hatch baby sound machines after the company recalled nearly one million units for a defect. Read more...
Dingoes arrived in Australia more than 3,000 years ago. Now a new study has compared DNA from fossilized dingo remains dating back 2,746 years with DNA from modern dingoes. The work finds that K'gari dingoes have no domestic dog ancestry—they are pure dingo.
The hedge fund trying to seize control of Southwest Airlines just announced a new escalation in its bid to run the company. Read more...
Piranha Bytes said it was "in a difficult situation" earlier this year and it appears a solution could not be found.
Image: Disney/Pixar Broccoli is one of the most delicious vegetables and I will no longer abide by its vilification! Continue reading…
Democratic strategist James Carville is arguing that former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama should play roles in selecting choices to replace President Biden as the party’s nominee if the incumbent ends his reelection bid. Carville said in an op-ed in The New York
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Monday that Israel's military actions in Gaza could push mediated ceasefire talks back to square one.
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The real estate mogul's cause of death has not been disclosed by family members.
Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said she is “listening carefully” to members’ concerns about President Biden amid growing calls for him to drop out of the presidential race. In a lengthy statement, Jayapal acknowledged that some Democrats
Television actor Jay Johnston, who had roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Arrested Development," pleaded guilty Monday to interfering with police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Johnston, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of civil disorder
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Sure, Shadow of the Erdtree has its share of colossal pains in the ass, but even in a world where the likes of the Scadutree Avatar and Messmer exist, there’s at least a sort of begrudging fairness to them. They can be scouted and planned for. You can see the openings your
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Agricultural productivity faces a chilling threat from cold stress, which can stunt plant growth and reduce yields. The white water lily, enduring the harsh winters of high-altitude habitats, presents a unique model for studying cold adaptation.
