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Sustainable chemistry: Iron substitutes noble metals in catalytic reactions
The production of many products used in everyday life and in industry, such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, and coatings, requires chemical catalysts, often expensive noble metals with limited availability. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are now
Stocks tumble as Treasury yields spike and Iran fears shake markets
The selloff gathered steam after the 30-year Treasury yield shot above 5.1%, approaching levels not seen in nearly two decades.
Bb Trickz – “Le Le”
Bb Trickz has signed to a major, but her new single sounds indie. “Le Le,” the Spanish rapper’s first release for Columbia in the US, is laced with a casually rolling guitar-based loop. It sounds like a sample, but the track was actually produced by Hudson Mohawke, which was
Quaker principles line up quite well with modern...
Quaker principles line up quite well with modern parenting research . “Infused in all of these practices is the conviction that children are not lesser proto-adults, but fellow beings worthy of respect and agency regardless of their behavior.”
Rearming Japan: Ambition, constraints, and limits
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. In barely half a year, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed Japan’s defense policy into unfamiliar territory. The FY2026 main defense budget has reached ¥9.04 trillion (approximately $58
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accelerates timeline for blockbuster Nasdaq IPO
The accelerated schedule pulls forward a process that had originally been planned for around late June, around Elon Musk’s birthday.
Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from the Trump's China trip
WASHINGTON, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump's two-day state visit to Beijing featured wide-ranging talks on Taiwan, Iran and trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping but yielded few concrete outcomes on the issues dividing the world's two largest economies.
Top Limited Series Writers on Adapting Novels and Finding the Right Stars to Play Presidents, Serial Killers and Real-Life Lovers
The writers and creators behind some of TV’s biggest limited series took to the stage at Variety’s Night in the Writers Room on May 7 to give audiences a glimpse into their production processes and adapting material for television. Moderated by Variety’s Senior Artisans Editor
Jack Johnson on How a Surfing Injury, Warning From Chris Rock and Deadly Shark Attack Shaped ‘SURFILMUSIC’ Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Rock had it all wrong, as it turned out, when he once laid some cynical conventional wisdom about show business on Jack Johnson. In December 2003, a 28-year-old Johnson found his way onto “The Late Show with David Letterman.” A few years prior, the Oahu native had been
‘Dutton Ranch’ Stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser on Creating Beth and Rip’s Steamy Chemistry: ‘We Take Care of Each Other’
One of TV’s most beloved couples is back. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have reunited to play Beth and Rip once more on the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch.” The first two episodes are now available to watch on Paramount+. The series takes place six months after the couple’s
Where to find creature enamel in Subnautica 2
You need creature enamel for reinforced glass. Here's where to find creature enamel locations in Subnautica 2
GamesRadar has decamped to Kyoto to bring you some killer world premieres and trailers straight out of BitSummit Punch 2026
We just came in and found a letter in Japanese on their desks. We assume this is what it says.
Chick-fil-A franchise sued over manager’s alleged firing for observing Saturday sabbath
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Hatch Trick, a Chick-fil-A franchise operator in the Austin area.
Forza Horizon 6 interactive map
Here's a map of Forza Horizon 6's Japan, pointing out different races, landmarks, jobs, and more.
Nate Silver blasts ex-bosses at ABC for deleting FiveThirtyEight archives: ‘bunch of a–holes’
He reacted viscerally to an X post from a former colleague who wrote: "ABC News has now taken all FiveThirtyEight articles completely offline."
He’s Upset: Here’s Everyone Drake Is Mad at on ‘Iceman’
He takes aim at his everyone from Kendrick Lamar to A$AP Rocky to LeBron James
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
I'm tired of everything getting turned into a roguelite, but I'll make an exception for pinball
My weakness has been laser targeted.
Tech CEOs invited to Capitol Hill to answer questions about kids online safety
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has invited the leaders of four major technology companies to appear before lawmakers next month for a kids safety hearing after a pair of landmark court decisions against two of the firms. Grassley, in a post Friday,
Israeli army announces targeting of Hamas military chief in Gaza City airstrike
Israeli army said it targeted Hamas military chief in Gaza City air strike, meanwhile there has been no immediate confirmation from Hamas on the strike against Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
Eric Trump says he'll sue Jen Psaki, MS NOW over report on China trip
President Trump's son Eric Trump said Friday he will sue MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, and host Jen Psaki after a monologue on her show questioned whether his business interests, combined with traveling with his father on a high-stakes trip to China, was a conflict of interest. Psaki
Subnautica 2 has no combat, and that's a good thing
Unknown Worlds removed the option to fight fish in Subnautica 2, which gives the survival game a stronger identity distinct from its peers
5 fantasy books better than Harry Potter to read right now
It should come as no shock that many who spent their youth waiting for an owl to deliver a letter feel betrayed by Rowling
Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers
Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year. Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee,
‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every Easter Egg and Cameo in the Series’ Final Moments (EXCLUSIVE)
After eight seasons, Starz’s “Outlander” wrapped up with Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) timeless love story getting a powerful (yet ambiguous) ending. While the last moments of the finale, which aired on Friday, May 15, show Claire and Jamie, seemingly dead,
The Revolt Against the Girl Bosses…...
The Revolt Against the Girl Bosses… “Empowerment won’t fix the mess we’re in. Women know it now. They’re mad as hell. Anyone trying to sell them advice instead of a way to use that anger to build a better world for women deserves to be fired.”
Ancient Teeth Hint at Homo Erectus-Denisovan Interbreeding
The human family tree gets more complicated The post Ancient Teeth Hint at Homo Erectus-Denisovan Interbreeding appeared first on Nautilus .
The GOP Is Fuming After the Pentagon Abruptly Pulls Back from Europe
Republicans are furious with the Trump administration after its decision to cease all troop deployment to longtime U.S.-ally Poland. The decision is the latest of Trump’s anti-European defense tendencies, coming just a month after the Pentagon removed 5,000 troops from Germany
Magic’s Garfield Secret Lair reprints a beloved $27 cat and dog Commander
Magic: The Gathering’s latest Secret Lair positions Garfield and Odie as best buds for a powerful reprint of a beloved Commander.
Sam Raimi to Direct Modern Update of Ventriloquist Dummy Horror Movie ‘Magic’ for Lionsgate
Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret starred in the original 1978 cult horror movie that was directed by Richard Attenborough.
‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Documentary Captures John Lennon at His Happiest…and Most Messianic
John, in "The Last Interview," comes off as just about the happiest he has ever been. But he’s so high on the life he’s leading that he’s also at his most messianic. And a little of that goes a long way.
JD Vance Humiliates Himself as Crowd Stays Silent During His Speech
A charisma-less Vice President JD Vance was met Friday with humiliating silence when he tried to transform a memorial event into a political stump speech. Speaking at a memorial service outside the U.S. Capitol for the Fraternal Order of Police’s National Peace Officers, Vance
Neuron imaging captures unconventional receptor route that supports synaptic communication
All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple. Neurons in the brain, however, face a significant logistical challenge because their axons, the thread-like structures that
Missing GOP congressman's father says illness 'won't linger': 'He will be 100 percent OK'
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. (R) attempted Friday to assuage concerns about the health of his son, GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., as the New Jersey lawmaker remains mysteriously absent from the campaign trail and halls of Congress. “He’s hopefully coming back soon, and he’s
Indonesia’s first giant panda is set to charm the public
Satrio Wiratama, born in November 2025, will make his public debut this month.
Why China didn’t hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran
Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
Harvey Weinstein Rape Case Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
New York judge gave prosecutors 30 days to decide whether the disgraced Hollywood mogul's case will be tried a fourth time
Director Infamous For Terrible Video Game Movies Announces ‘Unofficial Sequel’ To House Of The Dead 23 Years Later
I heard the original working title was "Bungalow of Recently Departed"
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following talks in the US
The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and “Godfather of Movie Advertising,” Dies at 87
He put illustrator Drew Struzan on the road to greatness and was behind the marketing for films including ‘Jaws,’ ‘Poltergeist,’ ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Field of Dreams.’
Another metaverse is set to die in June
Holoearth, which just launched in 2024, is the latest proof that PC Gamer's Wes Fenlon was right.
Target shopping cart ‘upgrade’ for one small feature ends up stirring customer revolt: ‘Pieces of garbage’
Ticked-off patrons claim they totally miss the bullseye.
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Slamming ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: ‘Who Specifically Is the A–hole Who Added DEI Lies to Academy Awards Eligibility?’
Elon Musk is continuing his campaign against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” asserting that the Academy’s diversity guidelines are responsible for the director selecting a diverse array of cast members for the historical epic. “Who specifically is the asshole who added DEI
Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his
Spotify Debuts New Logo: A Disco Ball to Celebrate Its ‘Party of the Year(s)’
Spotify users who updated their mobile app this week saw something new and unexpected: a new icon on their phones that’s a shimmering green 3D disco ball. Spotify has been a bit coy about what the new icon means, responding from its official main account on X to a post about
A hidden threshold enables tunable control of liquid crystal helices for energy-efficient technologies
Liquid crystals are an integral part of modern technology, ranging from displays to advanced sensory systems. In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the Institute of Experimental Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IEP SAS) in Košice, in
‘Outlander’ Series Finale: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan and EP on Celebrating the Final Sex Scene, That Callback to the Pilot and What the Ending Means: ‘That Door Was Never Going to Be Closed’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “And the World Was All Around Us,” the series finale of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan don’t know what to make of that final shot of the “Outlander.” But they know what they were feeling in the
The Night Witches: The Female Nazi Hunters of WWII
The Night Witches were an all-female Soviet bomber regiment that attacked Nazi forces during World War II. An attack technique of the night bombers involved idling the engine near the target and gliding to the bomb-release point with only wind noise left to reveal their