Cars on the road today are 99% cleaner than they were in 1970. Air quality in the United States is much, much better as a result. In Los Angeles, where I live, lead levels in the air were 50 times higher in the 1970s than today, and the amount of lead in kids' blood has
“Avatar” star Sam Worthington recently spoke to The Independent and said James Cameron’s record-breaking movie series does not face the same studio pressures as other Hollywood mega-franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Three movies in, the “Avatar” franchise has
The stockpile of German ammunition left in Norway in 1945 could have been cleared and dismantled by the Germans. Norway declined the offer and began dumping it in Lake Mjøsa and other lakes instead.
New Minnesota Carlson research debunks the idea that introverts are better listeners than extroverts. In fact, extroverts may have a slight perceived advantage as listeners. The study authors suggest moving past personality-based assumptions to develop listening as a skill.
More headaches for Ubisoft.
March 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic solutions. "Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any
President Trump on Tuesday railed against a lawsuit challenging the White House ballroom construction and other projects as a judge ruled construction on the ballroom must be halted. A federal judge ordered the administration on Tuesday to halt the construction of the ballroom
The upcoming DC studios movie flies into theaters June 26.
Blockbuster exhibitions at The Met and MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum announces African art gallery, and things to do during a beautiful spring week.
There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, which is already one of the most nature-depleted countries globally. That is the warning in a new study
All three major indexes posted their best day since May
Universal Music Latin America has announced three key strategic appointments, under the leadership of Jesús López, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula. Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin
You can't even get 40 people into a raid anymore.
More than 400 hospitals across the country are in danger of closing or reducing services because of cuts to Medicaid funding under the GOP’s massive reconciliation package last year, according to new research. A report from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals — 267 in
The Trump administration will move the headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, it announced Tuesday. In a press release, the Department of Agriculture said the move will also be accompanied by a “sweeping restructuring” at the agency.
Amazon and Mattel are expanding the “Masters of the Universe” franchise into gaming with the reveal of “Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite,” a new title launching June 5 on Amazon Luna. The game will debut the same day as the upcoming Masters of the Universe theatrical
Social media platforms hosted by Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, could face court enforcement in Australia for allegedly not fully complying with the country’s ban on the platforms for those under 16, the country’s digital safety watchdog said in a report published
Climate change is a threat to countries' macroeconomic and fiscal stability. Extreme weather events exacerbated by global warming alone are costing the world $143 billion every year. However, measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change can also pose a risk to fiscal
We are what we eat. And in the ocean, most life-forms source their food from phytoplankton. These microscopic, plant-like algae are the primary food source for krill, sea snails, some small fish, and jellyfish, which in turn feed larger marine animals that are prey for the
The trendy, eco-friendly wool sneaker beloved by tech bros and celebs is selling its assets for $39 million, a mere fraction of its one-time $4 billion valuation.
President Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday afternoon from the White House. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EDT. Watch the live video above.
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.
Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may not determine whether people are satisfied with democracy.
Thaiboy Digital hasn’t released an album of his own in four years, though he has collaborated here and there with his fellow Drain Gang affiliates: Over the past couple of years the Thailand-born rapper/producer has appeared on projects like Bladee’s Cold Visions and the
Marvel Studios is reportedly considering moving the release date for Avengers: Doomsday to one week earlier — and that's a good thing.
A three-judge panel in Wisconsin dismissed a challenge to the state's congressional map on Tuesday, deciding that it lacks the authority to rule on the matter. The judges, Julie Genovese of the Dane County Circuit Court, Emily Lonergan of the Outagamie County Circuit Court and
That's good news for fans of the original but not for anyone looking for something deeper
The U.S. Army has suspended the aircrew that flew a pair of AH‑64 Apache helicopters near singer Kid Rock’s Nashville, Tenn., estate over the weekend, the service’s spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. “The personnel involved have been suspended from flight duties
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Pope hopes Trump will end war - Pope Leo XIV said he hoped US President Donald Trump was looking to end the war in the Middle East and called for a halt to the violence. "I'm told that President Trump recently stated
The discovery of a 2,400-year-old metalworking workshop in Senegal provides new insights into the history of iron production in Africa. Despite decades of archaeological research, the origins of iron metallurgy in sub-Saharan Africa remain largely unclear. Yet this
Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
This version of the platformer was used in competitions and is valued at around $3,000-$4,000
Netanyahu said in a recorded statement that Iran still has the ability to threaten Israel, but 'can no longer threaten our existence.' In June 2025, the PM said Israel 'had removed two immediate existential threats' and declared a 'historic victory'
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
The head of AI giant Perlexity caused a stir after he said on a podcast that people losing their jobs to AI wasn’t all bad because many of them hate their jobs. Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of the San Francisco-based conversational AI company Perplexity, said on the All-In
Israel is stopping the acquisition of defense-related goods and services from France, the Israeli Defense Ministry said Tuesday. “The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram has decided to reduce all defense procurement from France to
Students across education levels have a blind spot for identifying situations that might bring their academic integrity into questionable territory, a study finds. When navigating questions on citation, collaboration, and data collection, students in higher education struggle
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against U.S. companies in the region. "The United States military is and was
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, March 31 (Reuters) - Pope Leo urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to look for an "off-ramp" to end the Iran war, in a rare direct appeal from the pontiff as the regional conflict expands. "I'm told that President Trump has recently stated that
These guidelines reinforce the importance of whole grains and fruit and vegetables but clash with the government’s latest nutrition advice on red meat
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project after a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation—who argue that Trump acted beyond his authority when he demolished the East Wing to build said ballroom. This is
Leaders across Europe are digging their heels in against military involvement in the Middle East, as President Trump repeatedly lashes out against NATO allies for their reluctance to support the U.S. operation in Iran. The long-standing NATO alliance has come under increasing
Democrats face a critical choice: stick with the familiar, or make space for younger, bolder voices that can help rebuild a coalition.
A district court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday permanently blocked President Trump’s executive order to halt funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcast Service (PBS). In a lengthy ruling, U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss moved to prohibit the
Deep below the surface of Murujuga, soil expands and contracts from the passage of water. Each wetting cycle is like a sodden breath from lungs holding fragments of stone and shell. Stone artifacts from millennia of Aboriginal life are pushed up slowly, maybe only a few
Sony has picked up the feature project.
Please just kill me like a normal person.
The State Department on Tuesday warned U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place over potential threats from Iran amid the conflict in the region. “We are tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather. We advise U.S. citizens that hotels