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US threatens 'devastating' response to any Iranian attacks on shipping
Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor Nicholas Brendon’s Cause of Death Revealed
Brendon died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, leading to a 90-percent blockage of his right artery, coroners report states
Star Wars in real life? Astronomers find 27 possible twin-sun worlds
These shifts, imperceptible to the naked eye, can be the gravitational fingerprint of a planet no one has ever seen.
Kissing babies, singing chansons: Macron touts Armenia’s 'new era,' stealing the show at EPC summit
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot.
What an AI-designed car looks like
The cars rolling off production lines right now are filled with old ideas. From beginning to end, the creation of a new vehicle can take five years or longer - which is plenty of time for a lot of tastes, politics, and gas prices to change. That's one reason car manufacturers
Reflection prompts can slow down learning, study shows
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute have known that practice is essential for learning. But in a new study, they wanted to test whether adding AI-generated feedback and prompts that force students to reflect on their mistakes would
Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots
The secret behind insects' lightning-fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy-efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information. Published in Nature Communications, the University of
Sabrina Carpenter And Stevie Nicks Sing “Landslide” At The Met Gala
Sometimes, you see your reflection in a snow-covered hill and you notice that you're wearing the most elaborate and ridiculous costume that anyone has ever seen. Also, maybe there's a parasitic billionaire oligarch standing next to you. Last night, the Met Gala brought many,
Cybercriminals gave AI a go — and came away disappointed, study finds
New research from the University of Edinburgh found that hackers had little success in using AI tools in their work, either directly in their scams or in developing more effective tools.
US threatens 'devastating' response to any Iran attack on shipping
The United States is "not looking for a fight" over the Strait of Hormuz and its ceasefire with Iran still holds, but any attack on commercial shipping will be met with a "devastating" response, the Pentagon chief said Tuesday. The warning from Pete Hegseth came on the second
Reality Fracture’s wild new Commander deck is one-of-a-kind, MTG designer says
Gavin Verhey talks about how Multiverse Reforged leverages one of the rarest color combos to experiment with new mechanics
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Nicholas Brendon’s Cause of Death Revealed
The cause of death for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actor Nicholas Brendon has been revealed, nearly two months after he died at 54. According to a report from the coroner’s office in Putnam County, N.Y., obtained by People, Brendon died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive
Political breakups of friendships, relationships, and family ties
More than a third of Americans have lost relationships with friends, family members, romantic partners, or others due to political differences, according to a study. Mertcan Güngör and Peter Ditto examined survey data from thousands of American adults to explore the
Why are mountain forests in Mexico and Central America hotspots for oak trees? Study shows most definitive answer yet
The mountains of Mexico and Central America harbor some of the greatest biodiversity of oak trees worldwide, and a landmark study conducted by The Morton Arboretum with U.S. and Mexican collaborators provides the most definitive answer to date as to why.
Cute Little Sega Genesis Is The Most Affordable Lego Gaming Console Yet
Retro gaming is coming back, brick by brick
Variety Talent to Track Rafaela Camelo’s ‘The Nature of Invisible Things’ Sells to Sundance TV Spain, RTP Portugal (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Nature of Invisible Things,” the debut feature of Variety Next Gen Brazilian Talent to Track Rafaela Camayo, has been sold to Sundance TV (Spain) and RTP (Portugal) by The Open Reel. “After the massive turnout and numerous awards at international festivals since its debut
Researchers gaslit Claude into giving instructions to build explosives
Anthropic has spent years building itself up as the safe AI company. But new security research shared with The Verge suggests Claude's carefully crafted helpful personality may itself be a vulnerability. Researchers at AI red-teaming company Mindgard say they got Claude to
Maxwell Mustardo Sculpts Ancient Ornamentation in Brilliant Glazed Forms
The shapes of Maxwell Mustardo’s ceramic works evoke ancient forms, although their surfaces feel distinctly organic. 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
Google’s AI architect lived rent-free in Elon Musk’s head
About a week into the Musk v. Altman trial, we've heard from some of the most powerful people in tech - including OpenAI president Greg Brockman, Elon Musk's fixer Jared Birchall, and Musk himself. But one of the most prominent characters is hovering around the margins: Demis
Georgian Documentary ‘9-Month Contract’ Follows a Surrogate Mother’s Harrowing Ordeal
For Georgia’s Ketevan Vashagashvili, whose debut feature documentary “9-Month Contract” recently won the Alternativa Film Festival’s Spotlight Award, making it has impacted her life profoundly. “I think we grew together and changed each other’s lives,” she says of Zhana, the
Maersk says one of its ships passed through strait under US military protection
Danish shipping company Maersk said on Monday that a U.S.-flagged vessel has exited the Persian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection. The Alliance Fairfax, operated by the company’s Farrell Lines subsidiary, had been stranded in the Gulf
Hegseth says ceasefire is not over; Project Freedom 'churn' was expected
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday morning that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is not over after both sides traded fire on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz as Project Freedom went into effect. "No, the ceasefire is not over. Ultimately, this is a separate and distinct
Republicans Try to Get Jaw-Dropping $1 Billion for Trump’s Ballroom
Republicans are now trying to get $1 billion in taxpayer funding for President Trump’s ballroom. Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, included a request for the funds in a reconciliation package released Monday night. The $1 billion would go to the
Judge 'very troubled' by treatment of accused WHCA dinner gunman in jail
A federal magistrate judge on Monday said he was “very troubled” by the treatment of the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner shooting last month. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui raised concerns with the suspect, Cole Allen, being placed on
Sebastian Stan, Ana de Armas to Star in Felipe Gálvez’s Espionage Thriller ‘Impunity,’ Pathé Launches Hot Package at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice”) and Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) will next star in “Impunity,” an espionage thriller from award-winning Chilean filmmaker Felipe Gálvez (“The Settlers”). Shot between Chile, U.K., Spain – in English and in Spanish — the film is set against the
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
By John Irish PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a U.S.- and Bahrain‑backed draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorise force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial