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Democrats block Homeland Security funding just before Easter recess
Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block a House-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), setting the stage for President Trump to declare a “true National Crisis” and issue an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers.
Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller are feeling the 7-year itch, following their Oscar-nominated 2019 collaboration “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The director and star are plotting a reunion for a poignant baseball dramedy feature that’s already attracted multiple studio
Q&A: How high school shapes future success
A study led by a recent Harvard graduate analyzed Massachusetts education and unemployment data for insights on how high schools affect students' long-term educational and earning outcomes. It found that on average, schools that help students succeed in the long run are those
‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli’s 2012 Essay on His Age-Gap Romance Resurfaces, Sparking Controversy
The Norwegian filmmaker’s 2012 personal account of a May-December romance he had in his 20s is trending on Reddit as his latest film, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, raises his profile.
J.K. Rowling Says ‘I’m So Happy’ With HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Right After Celebrating the Olympics for Banning Trans Women From Female Events
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic games has found unsurprising support in “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, who has regularly come under fire since 2017 for sharing anti-trans views on
Judge blocks Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation for Anthropic
A federal judge sided with Anthropic in its fight with the Pentagon on Thursday, blocking its designation of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk, for now. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin also blocked President Trump’s order that the government cut all
Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species
The Galapagos Islands are famous for the discoveries that shaped Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Now an SFSU graduate has added one more: Ezra Mendales (M.S., '23) describes a new species as part of his master's thesis. "I feel super lucky with this project. I think we
Dua Lipa Joins Connor Storrie In Molly Gordon’s New Movie Peaked
Last year, Dua Lipa was busy touring 2024's Radical Optimism and bringing out guests like Charli XCX and Ben Gibbard in addition to performing covers like Sinead O'Connor's " Nothing Compares 2 U " and Daft Punk's " Get Lucky ." Now, the British singer is getting ready to focus
Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Pro World of Warcraft player disconnects mid-fight because he forgot to renew his subscription before Midnight's world first race: 'I actually bought a WoW token, I forgot to use it'
There are certainly better times for this to happen.
AI agent accelerates catalyst discovery for sustainable fuel development
Scientific discovery is often tedious, expensive, incremental trial and error, but the advent of artificial intelligence is accelerating the process. A multi-institutional team based in China recently used AI to identify a key characteristic of compounds called catalysts that
Apple Discounts AirTag Trackers to $15 Ahead of Busy Travel Season – Their Lowest Price Ever
While unbearably long TSA lines and delayed flights are an expected disruption during busy travel season, this year has already seen an unprecedented level of chaos due to unexpected airline issues that have left thousands stranded or delayed at airports across the country. To
Comic Claps Back At $27 Million Lawsuit Over His ‘Lion King’ Zulu Chant Joke
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is selling merch and collecting donations through GoFundMe after he was sued for his comedic translation of the Zulu chant in "The Circle of Life"
New Jersey governor signs restrictions on immigration enforcement participation
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed several laws into effect Wednesday that limit the scope of federal immigration enforcement operations in the state. The three bills include a mask ban for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in the state,
Novel measurement confirms a 50-year-old prediction: Dark points are faster than light
A research group from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology reports in Nature an unprecedented achievement in electron microscopy: the direct measurement of "dark points" within light waves. By doing so, the researchers were able to confirm a prediction from the 1970s
Australia defends Middle East efforts after Trump criticism
Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Canberra had done all it was asked.
What perks? Lawmakers play down special treatment as airport lines grow
Many members of Congress are making clear they are waiting in TSA lines alongside everyone else.
Scientists identify new Fusarium species behind wheat disease outbreak in Ethiopia
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive disease of wheat that can reduce grain yields and contaminate grain with toxins harmful to humans and livestock. The disease threatens wheat production worldwide and poses ongoing challenges for growers, grain handlers, and food
Wild squirrels consistently climb higher for better snacks, researchers find
Squirrels are usually willing to climb higher to reach their favorite foods, shows new research appearing in Animal Behaviour. Extensive lab studies have found that animals "devalue" rewards that cost extra time and effort—for example, by choosing worse foods that are in easy
Luna hosts Russian lawmakers to mixed GOP reactions, outrage from others
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) hosted a delegation of sanctioned Russian officials in Washington, D.C., Thursday, drawing mixed reactions from GOP colleagues and condemnation from Ukraine advocacy groups and the Russian opposition in exile. Luna is putting herself forward as
Uber expansion at 3 World Trade Center a boon to local economy
The deal brings the 2.5 million square-foot skyscraper to 89% leased.
Judd Apatow Is Making A Documentary About E From Eels
Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, previously collaborated with Judd Apatow by acting in the director/producer's Netflix series Love . Now Apatow is making a documentary about the Eels leader. The post Judd Apatow Is Making A Documentary About E From Eels appeared first on Stereogum .
Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'
By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Steve Holland DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at Tehran's request and said talks with Iran were going "very well," although
Trump slams 'terrible' Fox News polls
President Trump took a swipe at Fox News and its polls while speaking on the network's “The Five” on Thursday, saying he “hates” them. “I hate Fox polls,” he said on the show. “Honestly, whoever does your polls are terrible.” The latest Fox News poll shows Trump with a 41
Why Has ‘Project Hail Mary’ Ignited So Much Online Debate?
"There's debate around a number of themes that seem to be political," says one industry expert about why the Ryan Gosling-led film has seen a sky-high level of social media engagement.
Trump to sign executive order to fund TSA agents amid DHS shutdown
President Trump announced on Thursday he will sign an executive order to “immediately” pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid the ongoing shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary
Trump extends deadline for striking Iran's energy plants into April
DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 27 - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would again extend the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy plants, after Tehran had earlier rejected a 15-point U.S. proposal to end the fighting as
Treasury Department to add Trump’s signature to US currency
The Treasury Department announced Thursday that it will add President Trump’s signature to paper currency to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S., marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on currency. “There is no more powerful way to
Netflix hiking prices on all subscriptions again — here’s how much
The streaming giant raised prices early last year.
Frank Relle’s Photos Revel in Louisiana’s Otherworldly Swampland
"The swamp at two in the morning is not quiet; it is one of the loudest places I have ever been," Relle says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Frank
‘BTS: The Return’: Six Things We Learned From the Revealing New Documentary
The Netflix film offers insight into the pressures faced by the superstar group as they came back from military service to make their new album, Arirang
Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
Valve veteran slams Tim Sweeney and Epic Games for laying off 1000 people while making 'as much money as possible… and hey Tim, Gabe's better at that than you'
"I worked my ass off at Valve, and I could retire today. I made more money than I'll ever make."
Researchers use quantum biosensors to peer into cells' inner workings
In a major advance applying insights from quantum physics to the inner workings of biology, a team of WashU researchers has successfully implanted quantum sensors in living cells to measure shifts in magnetism and temperature. The measurements could offer new insights into the
Tiny LED design could power next-generation technology
From 3D movie screens to augmented-reality devices, many modern technologies rely on our ability to manipulate light. Doing so in a cost-effective and efficient way, however, is often a formidable task. In an article published in Optics Letters, researchers from the University
One type of alcoholic drink linked to lower death risk, study finds
While experts advise avoiding alcohol altogether, a new study says that, among those who imbibe a low or moderate amount, there is a decrease in serious health risks and one type of alcoholic drink.
Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure President Trump extended the halt of U.S. military strikes against Iranian
How ‘What’s Poppin?’ Creator Davis Burleson Went From TikTok to Hosting SiriusXM Radio Shows: ‘You Have Your Platform, What are You Going to Do With It?’
Internet star Davis Burleson has spent his entire life performing. As a child, he would spend hours pretending to host “American Idol” in his backyard in Texas, interviewing imaginary contestants. After moving to New York City in 2020, Burleson continued his interviews, this
Charlie Daniels Hologram Playing Military Base For America’s 250th Birthday
On July 6, 2020, Charlie Daniels passed away after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. On July 4, 2026, a hologram of the Southern rock and country musician will perform at a military base for America's 250th birthday. The post Charlie Daniels Hologram Playing Military Base For
Trump praises JFK Jr., says he could have been president
President Trump said on Thursday that he believes John F. Kennedy Jr. would have gone on to be president and recounted knowing the famed Kennedy in the 1990s. “I think he would have gone on, perhaps, to be the president,” Trump said when asked by host Dana Perino in an
Neuralink patient raiding in World of Warcraft after only 100 days of having the implant installed calls it 'pure magic… exploring Azeroth hands-free at full speed'
"No mouse, no keyboard, just intention."
Household power steamers recalled after dozens of burn injuries reported
Wagner Spray Tech recalled approximately 708,000 power steamers sold in the US and Canada after reports of burn injuries, according to federal safety regulators.
Sewage overflows may pose greater threat to England's rivers than previously thought
Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) could be contributing far more pollution to England's rivers than previously recognized, according to new research involving scientists from Imperial College London and Brunel University London. The study, published in Environmental Science:
Bioluminescent bacterial partner proves essential for squid development
The Hawaiian bobtail squid, a small, multi-colored native of coastal waters in Hawai'i, uses bioluminescence to camouflage itself and evade predators. However, the costume change is only possible through an exclusive symbiotic relationship with a bacterial partner, Vibrio
Kennedy, Oz announce new health care advisory committee
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday announced the formation of a new expert advisory panel that will make recommendations on how to modernize the U.S. health care system. The 18-member Healthcare
Education Department, greatly reduced by Trump, changing DC headquarters
The Department of Education announced Thursday it would be moving out of its current headquarters in Washington, D.C., which has been 70 percent vacant after half of its workforce was cut as part of President Trump's efforts to eliminate the agency. The Education Department
New synthetic origin of replication lets multiple plasmids coexist in one bacterial cell
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it," goes the old adage, which Rice University professor James Chappell completely ignored in a recent Nature Communications publication. In the study, Chappell describes an innovation in plasmids, circular pieces of DNA that have been a workhorse
Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points in NC Senate race: Survey
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is leading former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley by close to 8 points in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), according to a new poll. A Carolina Journal poll, conducted by Harper Polling