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Yaya Bey Announces New Album Fidelity: Hear “Blue”
Last June Yaya Bey released Do It Afraid, an album that sought escape from dire times. This April the Brooklyn-based alt-R&B artist will return with its “companion record” Fidelity, an album that documents what unfolds when those dire times are inescapable. Bey lures you into
‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a
Epic Games reveals Fortnite's Solo Leveling skins
While this Sung Jin-woo skin rules, it's definitely based on Solo Leveling: Arise, the mobile game.
Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says
BERLIN, Feb 18 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he would seek \"strategic partnerships\" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the United States leans on
Elder Scrolls 6 Is Powered By New Version Of Creation Engine
Todd Howard also says the upcoming RPG is a return to Bethesda's 'classic' RPG formula
Remembering Henrike Naumann, LaMonte McLemore, and Frederick Wiseman
This week, we honor Germany’s representative at the Venice Biennale, a singer and photographer, and a documentarian of the lives of institutions.
Turtles' brains shed light on evolutionary developments dating back hundreds of millions of years
A new study from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics reveals a surprising insight into the operation of the ancestral brain: the visual cortex of turtles is capable of detecting unexpected visual stimuli in a way that is independent of their position on the
Former Victoria Secret CEO denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Les Wexner sat in a closed-door deposition Wednesday with members of the House Oversight panel.
Chiral myosin steers actin into stable rotating rings without a template, study finds
Living cells are highly organized, yet they are not assembled using rigid blueprints or by following a predetermined plan. Instead, order emerges on its own from countless interactions between molecules that are constantly moving and rearranging. One of the most striking
Gamers Thought China Would Save Them With Cheap RAM But It’s Not That Simple
CXMT might one day provide more RAM in more products, but for now the company won't save gamers from high prices
Trapping a single protein in a molecular cage: A new path to drug discovery for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Proteins often function in pairs or groups, concealing their internal connection points and making it difficult for scientists to study their individual units without altering their natural structure. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society,
A super stable laser on the moon could guide future lunar missions and improve our timekeeping
Scientists are proposing to build a laser in a crater on the moon to help future lunar missions land safely in the dark and find their way around. This ultra-stable light source could also help us keep time more accurately, as they explain in a paper available on the arXiv
New study identifies sequence of critical thresholds for Antarctic ice basins
The Antarctic ice sheet does not behave as one single tipping element, but as a set of interacting basins with different critical thresholds. This is the finding of a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Max Planck Institute of
Kevin O'Leary destroys leftist CNN panelist over US history
Maybe liberals could lean into a positive message if they want to win elections ever again.
FCC's Carr brushes off CBS-Talarico interview controversy as a 'hoax'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr downplayed controversy around an interview "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert conducted with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) that was allegedly blocked from airing on CBS. Colbert kicked off a wave of outrage
Fed officials deeply divided over future rate cuts, need to see big drop in inflation: meeting minutes
Most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.
Prussian-blue based electrode demonstrates high capacity for cesium removal
Radioactive cesium ions, due to their high-water solubility, pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Conventional adsorbents such as Prussian blue (PB), although effective for cesium removal, often involve complex fabrication and high operational costs.
A brake on the far right, but at what cost? Portuguese electoral showdown on The Ring
In this episode of The Ring, recorded at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, we examine the outcome of Portugal’s presidential election and its implications for both the country and Europe.
Why the bipartisan consensus on Israel is under threat
U.S.-Israeli relations are in trouble as both political parties are being pulled away from Israel, with far-left critics of Israel winning Democratic nominations and young Republicans and evangelicals showing unfavorable views of Israel.
RFK Jr., Kid Rock go shirtless in new HHS ad
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined forces with singer Kid Rock in a new ad promoting the department’s Make America Healthy Again initiative. “I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE + EAT
Mantle plume vs. plate tectonics: Basalt cores reshape the North Atlantic breakup debate
About 56 million years ago, Europe and North America began pulling apart to form what became the ever-expanding North Atlantic Ocean. Vast amounts of molten rock from Earth's mantle reached the ocean floor as the crust stretched and thinned, creating a volcanic, rifted margin
Knumears – “My Name”
Knumears are an LA power trio who make a raw, roiling form of screamo that recalls the genre’s intense, erratic early days. This spring, they’ll release their full-length debut Directions, and we’ve already heard them team up with Jeff Smith, from screamo OGs Jeromes Dream, on
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.
Jeffries: Democrats 'steadfast' in demands for ICE reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Wednesday that Democrats are “steadfast” in their demands for specific reforms to President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. Those reforms are at the heart of the partisan impasse that’s halted funding to the
Nintendo forces The Poké Court to change name after NYC robbery
Manhattan card shop The Poké Court has rebranded as The Trainer Court after a recent robbery attracted attention from Nintendo
Who Will Be Next to Headline the Sphere? We Make Our Educated Guess
As fans await No Doubt and Phish residencies, we look ahead to what other acts just might descend on Las Vegas to play the innovative venue
Why negativity can motivate founders: Study links doubts to greater persistence
A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. "Most entrepreneurs—people who start their own businesses—actually identify with the business
Jeffries meets with Maryland Senate president opposed to congressional redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Wednesday that he had met with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D), a critic of mid-cycle redistricting, and urged him to have his chamber vote on a new set of congressional lines passed by the Maryland House of
Understanding 'Snowball Earth' extreme climates when the world is covered in ice
In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth."
Viola Davis Makes Literary Debut With New Courtroom Drama Novel ‘Judge Stone’
Viola Davis is adding novelist to her impressive resume with the upcoming release of “Judge Stone,” a courtroom thriller she co-wrote with perennial bestseller James Patterson. The book — set to hit shelves on March 9 — marks Davis’s first full foray into adult fiction.
Bad Bunny Lands First Solo #1 & Lead Movie Role, Announces Spotify Concert In Toyko
It's only been, what, a week and a half since Bad Bunny played his very entertaining Super Bowl Halftime Show ? It feels like that happened way longer ago. Congressional Republicans are performatively mad enough to launch an investigation into that performance, but it hasn't
Jobi Riccio Announces New Album Face The Feeling: Hear “Pilar, NM”
Alt-country singer-songwriter Jobi Riccio released her debut album Whiplash back in 2023, and we named it one of the best country albums of that year. She’s announced its follow-up Face The Feeling, which she’s also previewing this week with the proper lead single “Pilar, NM.”
James Van Der Beek Stars as a Twisted Pastor in Trailer for ‘The Gates,’ One of His Final Projects
Mason Gooding, Algee Smith and Keith Powers round out the cast for the Lionsgate thriller that hits theaters next month.
Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
Trump Misleads on Drug Pricing Deals
President Donald Trump has said that Americans are now paying or will pay "the lowest price anywhere in the world for drugs," thanks to the administration’s negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The administration has announced discounted cash prices for a small number of
Hunt files police report against Cornyn campaign over release of family personal information
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Tuesday said he filed criminal charges with the Harris County Constable’s Office after a senior member of Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team allegedly released personal information about his family. Matt Mackowiak, who serves as the
Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the White House said. White
The sambusa underground: How Minneapolis’ Somalis feed community and resistance
A fried snack sustained protesters, and the aid continues amid fear and promises that ICE will leave the city The images coming out of Minneapolis over the past two months have looked like something from a Hollywood dystopian horror film: masked Immigration and Customs
Academy Sci-Tech Awards Announce 27 Recipients From DreamWorks to Sony Pictures Innovators
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 15 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 27 individual recipients, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Developers
Overwatch Fans Prove Fickle As Their Loyalty Is Bought By Cat Cosmetics
The game’s ongoing faction war swings in the opposite direction after Jetpack Cat items are offered as rewards
Rewriting our understanding of early hominin dispersal from Africa to Eurasia
What if Homo erectus (H. erectus), the direct ancestor of modern humans, arrived in China much earlier than we thought? Research published in Science Advances may rewrite our understanding of early human dispersal in that area.
Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire bull terrier among 12 dog breeds at risk of serious breathing condition
Scientists have identified a further 12 dog breeds as being at risk of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—a condition that can cause serious breathing problems—including the Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Boston terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, Cavalier King Charles spaniel,
Rising simultaneous wildfire risk compromises international firefighting efforts
The most high-risk conditions for fires are increasingly happening across countries at the same time, making resulting wildfires even more challenging to tackle, new research reveals.
Interplay of class and gender may influence social judgments differently between cultures
Certain markers of high status may more strongly boost attitudes toward women versus men, and low status markers may more strongly worsen attitudes toward men versus women—with both findings more pronounced in countries with more conservative gender norms. Marie Isabelle
‘The Valley’ Sets Jax Taylor-Less Season 3 Return and Unveils Trailer — Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join Cast Full-Time
Bravoholics rejoice: “The Valley” will return for its third season on April 1. And this time around, fans can expect to see two very familiar full-time faces on their screens: “Vanderpump Rules” alums Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz. From babies to breakups, there’s a whole lot of
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
Oscars: Academy Reveals Scientific and Technical Awards Winners
A total of 27 individual award recipients will be honored at the event, set for April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Newly Discovered Prehistoric Crocodilian Had Legs That Went All the Way Up
This stilt-legged reptile stalked the grasslands of Triassic Britain The post Newly Discovered Prehistoric Crocodilian Had Legs That Went All the Way Up appeared first on Nautilus .
Devon Sawa Joins Disney Series ‘Coven Academy’
Devon Sawa is set to guest star in the upcoming Disney series “Coven Academy.” The show, which was greenlit in August 2025, is expected to debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ sometime in 2026, though an exact premiere date has yet to be set. The show takes place in New Orleans.
