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Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors Won’t Seek Fourth Rape Trial
A judge subsequently dismissed charges, related to claims by actress Jessica Mann, against the disgraced Hollywood producer
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Deep dive: An interactive introduction to the terrific experience of rendering Arabic typography and its technical debt .
Binance to halt crypto services across EU countries after failing to secure MiCA approval
The world's largest crypto exchange is pulling out of multiple EU markets after withdrawing its Greek licence application before a June 30 deadline.
Check politics at the door? Not at many workplaces, researcher says
When people think of workplace segregation, they usually think of race or gender. Yet Americans are also sorted at work by something employers rarely measure: how they vote.
We checked 2,000 museum specimens and discovered a tiny new 'ferocious' Australian mammal
Australia is home to unusual mammals not found anywhere else—consider the platypus, Tasmanian devil or red kangaroo. But did you know our understanding of this continent's incredible mammalian diversity is still incomplete?
UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations’ shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. "I have been informed of an
NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday that tens of billions of dollars in new defense-related contracts will be announced at the alliance's upcoming Julysummit in Ankara. In remarks at the Atlantic Council, Rutte also said NATO would pledge
US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said Thursday that there were limits to what Washington would accept in any deal with Iran, warning that permitting Tehran to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to "total chaos". Rubio was in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to
Two of the best RPGs in recent memory are now on Switch 2
Citizen Sleeper is Disco Elysium meets Mass Effect
‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Lizzy Caplan Alongside Rob Mac
Lizzy Caplan has joined the cast of FX’s upcoming “Far Cry” TV series, Variety has learned. The series was first reported to be set up at FX in November 2025 from creators Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with Mac also set to star. Exact plot and character details remain under wraps,
Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model
Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than $100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a
The 25 best Steam Summer Sale discounts worth splurging on
Valve's PC gaming platform is full of great deals, regardless of how much of a backlog you might have
DeSantis Announces the End of Trump’s Beloved “Alligator Alcatraz”
Alligator Alcatraz, the infamous Florida detention camp, will be closed, Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday. DeSantis said the detention center, where immigrants described worms in their food, floors flooded with sewage, and enormous bugs , was not meant to be a permanent
It’s a bad time to want a new computer
It's not exactly surprising that RAMaggeddon is making new tech hardware really expensive. But if you've been in the market for things like a new computer or tablet, this week has been filled with sticker shock. Given how many companies announced price hikes related to
Seven exotic quantum phases predicted in ultracold magnetic atoms, including topological superconductivity
Strongly interacting quantum particles are key to some of the most fascinating phenomena in modern physics—from magnetism and superconductivity to topological states. Yet the complexity of such systems makes many of their properties difficult to understand even today. A
Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake 'doublet?' Here's what we know so far
On Wednesday evening just after 6 p.m. local time, two earthquakes violently shook northern Venezuela.
Scientists find molecular-level evidence for two structures in liquid water
A study published in Nature Physics provides new molecular-level evidence from simulations that liquid water is not a single uniform substance, but a constantly shifting mixture of two distinct microscopic structures.
‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release
The actor has voiced the character since the original 'Shrek' hit theaters in 2001.
Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways
Federal inflation data released Thursday showed prices rising at the fastest annual rate in three years, posing serious challenges for President Trump and policymakers. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation showed prices rising 4.1 percent over the past year and
Suno Launches ‘Spark,’ New Incubator Program for Independent Artists
Suno on Thursday unveiled a new incubator program for artists, “Spark,” that it says is designed to allow artists to receive grants, mentorship and distribution opportunities for their work. The program — which is open to unsigned singers, songwriters and producers 18 and older
VR dev Combat Waffle Studios lays off staff
The team behind Ghosts of Tabor 'remains confident' in the future of VR.
National Park Service: Sharp knife or razor used to cut Reflecting Pool liner
A section of the liner that runs at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, according to an official at the National Park Service (NPS). According to a sworn declaration filed Wednesday, the U.S. Park Police
You won’t have long to get these iPad deals before Apple’s price hike
Apple just raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup. The good news is that many retailers are still selling their inventory at the old prices or far less, which means you can still score some of the best iPad deals we may see in awhile — if ever again. So if you’ve been
Keanu Reeves-Voiced Stop-Motion Samurai Animation ‘Hidari’ Steals the Show at Annecy: ‘Imagine ‘John Wick’ Set in Feudal Japan and Performed by Wooden Puppets on Steroids’
Keanu Reeves thrilled fans at Annecy, sending a video message to confirm his participation in samurai stop-motion project “Hidari.” “I think that the stop-motion and what they’ve done, their hope and ambition is very cinematic. It can be both big scale and very intimate, and
Watch live: House Democrats host forum on election threats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and fellow Democrats will hold a forum on election threats Thursday afternoon as the party looks ahead to the 2026 midterms. The lawmakers are likely to discuss concerns over voting access and GOP-backed reform proposals, including
‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date
Donkey! Shrek’s chatty, deeply needy sidekick is taking the spotlight in “Donkey,” a spinoff in the beloved animated series. Universal and DreamWorks have slated “Donkey” to release on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy is returning to voice his signature role in the film, which will
Hasbro Tries To Force Child Actors Into Signing AI Voice Contracts
An open letter is fighting to protect the rights of Peppa Pig' s child cast from being horribly screwed over
Brad Pitt's Fury is now free to stream on Pluto TV
Brad Pitt's Fury is now streaming free on Pluto TV, and its most powerful moment has nothing to do with the film's legendary tank battles.
Fossils upend catastrophist narrative that flowering plants flourished only after dinosaur extinction
A unique cache of plant fossils from volcanic deposits in New Mexico contradicts the common narrative that flowering plants were minor players in Earth's forests until dinosaurs disappeared 66 million years ago.
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heat wave. What's making it so severe?
Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe as the continent battles a deadly heat wave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs between 39°C and 43°C (102°F and 109°F). Wednesday was the United
Antibiotics trigger bacterial teamwork, boosting survival through shared proteins
When bacteria are under antibiotic attack, it is not "every man for himself." Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and colleagues from collaborating institutions have discovered that bacterial populations work as a team to survive antibiotics. The study, published in the
Out in Hollywood Reveals 2026 Out Loud List of Best Un-Produced Queer TV Pilots
Out in Hollywood has unveiled the 2026 Out Loud list, featuring the best un-produced queer-focused pilot scripts from the past year. This year marks the sixth installment of the list, with Out in Hollywood once again partnering with Gersh. The chosen writers are set to be feted
How Obesity Leads to Memory Loss
Scientists want to know if aging and an expanded waistline affect memory in the same way The post How Obesity Leads to Memory Loss appeared first on Nautilus .
François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’
“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain.” Anna D. Shapiro, a Tony winner whose credits include “Eureka Day” and “August: Osage
Ancient flowering plants may have used dinosaurs to spread their seeds
Scientists thought angiosperms didn’t use animals to spread seeds until after the Age of Dinosaurs. Fossilized fruits from these plants challenge this idea.
Polestar has been muscled out of the US market
Polestar won't be allowed to sell its electric vehicles model year 2027 and beyond in the US after the federal government denied the company's request for authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software from China. In a press release, the company says the decision
White House celebrates Supreme Court immigration rulings as ‘tremendous win’
The White House commended two major decisions from the Supreme Court on Thursday morning, which bolster the Trump administration’s ability to crack down on immigration. In these rulings, the high court decided that the Trump administration could cut off temporary legal
Criterion’s Massive Stanley Kubrick Box Set
Good god, The Complete Kubrick from Criterion. Collected here for the first time are Kubrick’s thirteen features and three shorts, all restored in 4K, with their original soundtracks alongside the 5.1 mixes, restored and remastered; over twenty-five hours of interviews,
Vance hosted GOP senators for dinner following Iran blowup
Vice President Vance hosted Republican senators for dinner Wednesday evening following President Trump’s contentious meeting with GOP senators on Capitol Hill earlier in the day. The vice president’s office confirmed to The Hill that the gathering took place hours after Trump
Ryan Beatty Wants Love to Last on ‘Sweet Fortune’
The singer-songwriter’s fourth album goes deep into his feelings without over-intellectualizing them, and finds a secret weapon in Clairo
Here’s a bunch of Prime Day deals on keyboards, mice, and other peripherals we like
RAMageddon has come for computers. The price of memory chips, hard drives, and solid state storage has skyrocketed. That’s led to price increases on desktop and laptop RAM, SSDs, spinning hard drives, and pretty much everything that uses any of those things. Consoles are more
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Digital Domain Appoints Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations (EXCLUSIVE)
Digital Domain has appointed Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations. Davenport will lead the company’s global operations strategy and support its next phase of growth. His appointment underscores Digital Domain’s commitment to industry clients and
Report: Iran seeking to earn billions charging Strait of Hormuz service fees
The Wall Street Journal cited officials saying that Iran estimates countries could make $40 billion a year charging security, safety and environmental fees in the waterway. Iran's chief negotiator in Oman: 'Management of the Strait will never return to the way it was before'
All amiibo unlocks and rewards in Star Fox
Star Fox's amiibo support lets you scan Smash Bros-series amiibo to get customization options. These are all the Star Fox amiibo unlocks
Van Hollen joins Sanders in endorsing El-Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday endorsed progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. El-Sayed, the former director of the Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services in Wayne County, Mich., is battling Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.)
Natural hallucinogens may have evolved as ecological tools, not chemical accidents
Natural hallucinogens, such as psilocybin, mescaline, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and related compounds, have generally received attention for their effects on human perception, emotion and cognition. Recently, interest in these compounds has expanded to include their
