Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?
Analysts see little sign that Anutin's government is tackling underlying economic problems.
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A motorcycle-riding and whisky-loving deity – the quirky legend of Om Banna in India
Devotees believe Om Banna's spirit is embodied in the motorcycle that he was riding when he crashed and died.
‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love
"Please don't let me die alone." 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 ‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love
Four Years After Dobbs, Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Keep Coming for Online Speech
This week marks four years since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade ’s constitutional protections for people seeking abortion care. Anniversaries are a moment to take stock, and over the last four years, EFF has seen firsthand how digital rights
Tim Ryan, Former Variety Honolulu Correspondent, Dies at 80
Tim Ryan, a former Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter who also reported on Hawaii’s film and television industry for Variety, died June 20 in West Seattle, Washington after a long illness. He was 80. Ryan was the Star-Bulletin’s senior entertainment writer from 1984 to 2006 and
A district that went +20 for Trump now in play for Democrats
Democrat Blake Gendebien is in a dead heat with Republican Anthony Constantino in a deep-red upstate New York congressional district, internal poll shows.
Looking for work? Don't worry about seeming too eager
Many people worry that responding too quickly to a prospective employer could make them seem too available or even desperate. New research published in Management Science suggests they may be worrying about the wrong thing.
Ultra-precise technology can count damaged DNA fragments
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science has developed an ultrasensitive immunoassay-based analytical platform that can detect and quantify trace amounts of "Small Excised Damaged DNA (sedDNA)" fragments generated during cellular DNA repair. This technology enables
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Debuts With 21.5 Million Viewers in Three Days, Down Slightly From Season 2
The Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon” racked up 21.5 million global viewers in its first three days of availability, according to Warner Bros Discovery. A combination of Nielsen’s measurement of viewers on HBO’s cable channel and Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data
Factbox-International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
June 25 (Reuters) - Governments and humanitarian organizations worldwide have begun sending cash, rescue teams and other forms of aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday killed at least 188 people and left more than 1,500 injured, with casualties expected
EsDeeKid – “RockWave”
EsDeeKid, the masked Liverpool rapper who turned out to not be Timothée Chalamet in disguise but who did collaborate with Timothée Chalamet , has a new song. His single "RockWave," which he debuted at Rolling Loud last month, is the first thing he's released since he appeared
Democrats have some rare praise for Trump’s DHS chief at hearing
The relatively warm reception to the Homeland Security secretary is notable given past Democratic skepticism about Mullin’s promised efforts to mend fences with Capitol Hill.
‘The Wolf King’ Romantic Fantasy Books in the Works as a Starz Series
Starz is developing a TV series based on “The Wolf King,” Lauren Palphreyman’s popular romantic fantasy book series. The project follows a princess named Aurora who is kidnapped by a werewolf. According to the official description, she will find herself “ensnared in a lethal
On social media, Venezuelans post rescues and anguish
Venezuela is reeling from two massive earthquakes Wednesday night.
A state of emergency is declared in Venezuela as quakes' death toll is expected to rise
Venezuela is reeling after twin record-breaking earthquakes kill hundreds and flatten buildings, with the death toll expected to rise.
Trump administration plans to deport more than 500 migrant children within days, senator warns
The Trump administration is planning to bypass legal protections and hastily deport more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children, a top Democratic senator warned Thursday. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) told Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a letter
I dare you to refuse these unprecedented Prime Day deals on miniature shrubbery
Don't look away. I know what you are.
New science on algae die-offs is too late for the Reflecting Pool
Iron and hydrogen peroxide trigger cell death via ferroptosis, which cascades killer molecules through the population, causing mass die-offs of algae.
Apple raises prices on Macs and iPads
Apple raised the price of its MacBooks and iPads on Thursday, just days after CEO Tim Cook warned price hikes were “unavoidable” amid soaring demand for memory chips. The price of a MacBook Pro is up $300 to $1,999, while the price of a MacBook Air is up $200 to $1,299. An iPad
Dog's skull shape and body weight linked to spinal fluid disorder risk
A new Cornell University study helps deepen the understanding of skull shapes in dogs of different sizes and draws a link between cranial and facial shapes, body weight, and the risk of syringomyelia, a spinal condition common in some dog breeds.
Scientists measure hidden quantum forces that could power a new generation of pharmaceutical drugs
It's one thing to design a pharmaceutical drug. It's another to know if and why it actually works; not on paper or in a computer model, but inside the chaotic world of living systems, where proteins twist into shape, atoms constantly pull and push each other apart, and
Novel rice paddy approach aims to prevent toxic metals from tainting rice
In a perspective published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Colorado State University researchers describe a management approach to prevent the uptake of arsenic, cadmium and mercury in rice grains to protect human health. They propose strategies that would change soil
Trump’s Attempt to Rig Midterms Is Dealt a Harsh Blow by Obama Judge
A federal judge has blocked parts of President Trump’s executive order attempting to restrict mail-in ballots as the midterm elections approach. The order, challenged in court by 23 states as well as the District of Columbia, was struck down Thursday by Obama-appointed Judge
Ex-Facebook policy chief sues Meta to overturn order barring her from speaking about explosive memoir
Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta has used an invalid arbitration agreement to seek severe financial penalties, according to a new lawsuit.
Instagram wants to monopolize your attention
This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In addition to vertical Reels, Instagram for TV - which is currently available for
The best farm sim since Stardew Valley is on sale right before its 1.0 launch
Fields of Mistria is leaving Early Access in August, so now is a perfect time to grab it at a discount.
Adam McKay Reveals Axed ‘Talladega Nights 2’ Plot and Says Will Ferrell Split ‘Is a Shame’: ‘I’m Open to the Idea’ of Working Together Again After 2019 Breakup
Adam McKay said in a new interview with Business Insider that he is “totally open to the idea” of working with Will Ferrell again. The duo behind some of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step Brothers”) infamously split in 2019 and
US Supreme Court clears way for mass deportations of Haitians and Syrians
The 6-3 ruling hands Donald Trump a sweeping victory on immigration, stripping legal protections from hundreds of thousands of people the State Department warns would be returning to dangerous countries.
When is Galaxy Hour in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
Sprite power hours are back in Fortnite, and this time there Galaxy Sprites will appear more often. Here's when Galaxy Hours start in your time zone.
NBC News’ Chief Digital Officer Chris Berend to Exit
Chris Berend a digital-media executives who has had a hand in helping to create new distribution platforms for NBC News journalism and properties including “Today,” is leaving the company after a seven-year tenure. In a memo sent to staffers Thursday, Berend said he would soon
Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
Taipei and Beijing are integrating autonomous tech to monitor remote outposts in the South China Sea.
10 New Details We Learned From GTA 6′s Big Info Dump
Fishing? Chapters? An alligator TV show? All that and more seems to be in GTA 6 , according to Rockstar's updated site
Why AI rules in science matter now: Nature backs wider debate beyond mathematics
In an editorial, Nature endorses the "Leiden Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics," which was published earlier this month by researchers from 15 different universities, including Rodrigo Ochigame (CADS) and David Holmes (FWN).
Fossil fish tooth chemistry uncovers Southern Hemisphere role in Earth's ice age shift
To understand where Earth might be headed, it's important to know where it has been. Throughout its existence, especially over the past couple of million years, Earth has experienced periodic cold and warm intervals, known as glacial and interglacial periods.
Coincidences in My Life Have Me Wondering
My search for a hidden structure to astronomically unlikely occurrences The post Coincidences in My Life Have Me Wondering appeared first on Nautilus .
Seth Rogen Is Ready to Direct a Movie Again After ‘The Interview’ Made Him “Gun-Shy” For Years: “We’re Not the Biggest Problem Anymore”
Rogen, who is currently starring in Olivia Wilde's new movie 'The Invite,' has had some PTSD after his 2014 comedy "almost started a war."
Trump Is Coming for the Architecture Biennale
Modigliani's "indecent" nude fetches $63.9M, the National Gallery of Art gets a major contemporary art gift, and more industry news.
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide by up to $150 — citing global crisis
Xbox raised the prices of its consoles twice last year as it grappled with tariff-induced cost pressures, strong competition and uncertain spending.
RAMageddon just got extremely real
As far as prices go, Apple is kind of a reverse canary in the coal mine. With its famously generous margins and immense purchasing volume, it can afford to ride out price fluctuations in its supply chain in a way no other consumer tech company can. So when Apple raises prices
UK suffers as heat breaks new June record
The UK suffered its hottest-ever June day Thursday, with temperatures reaching 36.7C in the southwest, breaking a record set earlier that day as the extreme heat stretched London's ambulance services.
All sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3
Sprites are back in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, but, this time, they have revamped abilities. Here's every sprite's ability and how they work.
HorrorHound Launches Genre Streaming Service; Festival Hit ‘The Babysitter Murders: Timing’s Off’ Among First Titles (EXCLUSIVE)
A new player in the horror movie streaming space has arrived. Genre magazine HorrorHound announced today the launch of HorrorHound TV, a new independent horror-focused streaming platform. The service is set to launch on July 1, with Orin Black’s “The Babysitter Murders:
New insight into how cells move copper out of the mitochondrial matrix could guide novel treatments
Copper is essential for life. Our cells need the metal to make energy and stay healthy, but if it is in the wrong place or present in excess, copper can be deadly. Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have identified a key protein that helps maintain copper balance, with
What people with intersex traits want you to know
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 63,300 Australians age 16 and older—0.3% of the overall population—know they were born with variations of sex characteristics. This means their bodies don't fit medical norms about how female or male bodies should look or
Turns Out RFK Jr. Lied to Congress About That Trip to Samoa
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the Senate last year that a trip to Samoa in 2019 right before a deadly measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.” New evidence from The Guardian suggests he may have lied. In emails between Kennedy’s team and Samoan officials, one of
A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her
A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order.
Lawler calls for Haiti TPS extension, saying ending protections will 'create a crisis'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday called for temporary legal protections for thousands of Haitian immigrants, warning that the Supreme Court's ruling to end protections will "create a crisis." The high court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can remove thousands of
Man, It’s Going To Get So Much Worse Before It Gets Better
Even Apple is jacking up its prices, and the MacBook Neo is the latest casualty
Vance says U.S. and Iran agreed to set up direct channel with IRGC 'to settle disputes'
'We'll send somebody from the IRGC to go hang out in Doha with somebody from CENTCOM,' the U.S. vice president said in an interview with UnHerd. Vance added that "pro-Israel" UAE is talking with the IRGC for the first time on 'various types of economic incentives' for Iran
Ancient asteroid barrage may explain why early Earth had no stable continents
New research led by Curtin University and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed that repeated asteroid impacts may have been the dominant force shaping early Earth, delivering vast amounts of heat into the planet's interior and delaying the formation of stable
