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When performing at a concert in California, the singer took a moment to reflect on her battle with alcoholism
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Punch and other monkeys to get air-conditioning, bigger yard at Japanese zoo
The city plans to set up the air-cons by summer.
South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years
SEOUL, June 4 - South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Seoul's transport ministry said on Thursday, in another sign of warming ties between the Asian neighbours.
Tony Dokoupil Honors Scott Pelley After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘A Journalist Who Valued Truth at All Costs’
“CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil paid tribute to Scott Pelley after the former “60 Minutes” correspondent was fired on Tuesday following an explosive clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. “When I started at CBS, Scott Pelley was in this very chair,
The next-generation Very Large Array prototype gathers its first light
The Very Large Array, the iconic field of radio antennas featured in the film "Contact" (inspired by Carl Sagan's novel), has a long and distinguished history of service. But after more than 45 years of studying the radio sky and probing the mysteries of the universe, the U.S.
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Max Miller rebuked for accusing Rashida Tlaib of associating with Hezbollah
The Ohio Republican’s remarks were stricken from the record.
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbiter goes silent
NASA on Wednesday announced that its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) orbiter mission has ended, almost half a year after scientists last heard from the spacecraft. All systems were working normally before MAVEN's passage behind Mars in December, the space agency
Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington. The two sides, which do not have formal diplomatic relations, also
Great apes: What we know about their cognition, cooperation and curiosity after two decades of research
Leipzig Zoo in central Germany is a world-leading center of great ape research. Recent studies have seen chimpanzees there using touchscreen controls to navigate virtual forests and locate food rewards—applying similar techniques to what they would use in the wild.
White House reclassifies federal epidemiologists and other scientists from civil servants to “at-will” hires
The long-anticipated “Schedule F” order strips job protections meant to safeguard federal employees from political interference
Final Fantasy 14 seasonal events schedule: what to expect and when to expect them
All your go-to events under one roof.
Asteroid dirt is 'fluffier' than we thought
The strength of gravity is different on every body in the solar system. Whether it's the crushing weight of Jupiter or the minuscule pull of a small asteroid, this fundamental force of physics still has a major impact on the material those bodies are made up of. A new paper
Meta lashes out at Australia’s bid to make tech giants pay publishers for news content
Tech giants who don't sign content deals with publishers face a 2.25% levy on their Australian revenue.
Species of Brazilian moths described in honor of Orixás, foundational deities of Afro-Brazilian religions
A species of moth that was first described in 1818 was believed to be a single species. However, it has since been discovered that it is actually a complex of species, eight of which are found in Brazil. These findings are the result of a study that integrated molecular
Fresh hope for rare Raffles’ banded langurs in Johor
A previously unknown population comprising between 40 and 50 langurs was found in May.
Bari Weiss: Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' for breaking 'foundation' of trust
The head of CBS News told staff on Wednesday that the network’s decision to fire a longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent involved a breach of trust, according to an audio transcript of an editorial call reported by The New York Times. “I’m only interested in working in a
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing
Altman distances himself from campaign lobbying efforts in Capitol Hill visit
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman tried to distance himself from the artificial intelligence industry's massive lobbying efforts this cycle as scrutiny mounts over the millions of dollars the sector is throwing into the midterms. Shortly after meeting with lawmakers on
Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect—even as more companies implement it
A truce of sorts has quelled the return-to-office wars that have raged in the post-pandemic workplace.
‘Mapogo: The Lion Throne’ Vertical Documentary Series Set at FlareFlow
COL Group’s FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media have teamed on one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series, a wildlife title set to go live on the platform across 200-plus countries in late Q3 2026. Unveiled at Owl&Co’s Vertical Media Summit in Los
Prolonged energy disruption from Iran war would be severe blow to global economy: Research
A new economic outlook released Wednesday indicates that a prolonged disruption of energy supplies resulting from the war in Iran would deliver a severe blow to the global economy, likely causing countries to slip into recession and leading to increased unemployment. The
Quentin Tarantino Says Post-Pandemic Movies Are Riddled by “Flaws, Miscast Performers or Just Plain Stupid S***”
The Oscar winner cited 'The Rip' from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as a "suspenseful new movie" that actually "held me for its entire duration."
South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul
The loss of Seoul would deliver a symbolic blow to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung despite his party’s broader gains.
Why Social Security checks could be $500 less each month by 2032
Residents of some states are projected to see greater Social Security check cuts than others, the report says.
California loses its Fortune 500 crown to a red state as billionaire tax fears loom
Texas has officially dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies headquartered there.
Monitoring reveals elevated antidepressant levels in some waterways
Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are among the conditions often treated with antidepressant drugs. Yet, up to 90% of these drugs pass through the body into wastewater. They're also difficult to remove during water treatment, presenting a possible risk of environmental
Dynamic nanogates let longer molecules pass faster through flexible pores
A research team led by Professor Shuichi Hiraoka at the University of Tokyo and Professor Masanori Tachikawa at Yokohama City University has quantitatively analyzed how molecules pass through dynamic nanoscale pores using self-assembled molecular "nanocubes" in water. The
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
June 3 (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States released by the State Department on Wednesday following negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation
Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn't
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
Q&A: Why scientists are studying a microbe they found in a sink
Scientists commonly use bacteria as tiny factories that can produce molecules for uses ranging from drug development to pollution remediation. Recently, NC State biologist Carlos Goller and former undergraduate students Pushkar Sai and Andrew Hoyek did a deeper dive into
Nitric oxide overload jams plant immune signals, researchers find
A new study from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) helps explain how plants can lose track of their own disease warnings.
Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died
Blanche's work set a stark, brutal vision for the grim dark future.
North Korea's Kim vows 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces
Of the planned increase, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said: "This signifies an amazing, successful change that is beyond rhetorical description, a historic event that has set up an epochal milestone in rapidly upgrading our nuclear capabilities."
The three questions driving the economy
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inside the The Hill's Invest in America event The Hill held its second annual Invest in America Summit on Wednesday, as lawmakers, regulators and industry leaders
A new capability to detect chemical weapons involves two existing methods
In the aftermath of suspected chemical attacks, investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) step in to collect chemical, environmental, and biomedical samples. Thorough forensic laboratory analysis of these samples is essential for proving
Trump takes double whammy with Iran, Ukraine votes
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump takes double whammy with Iran, Ukraine votes President Trump took two hits on Wednesday with House lawmakers passing legislation designed to
Polymarket believes archrival Kalshi could be spying on its NYC offices, employees: ‘Too many coincidences’
“There is bad intention in how they copy us. They’re breathing down our neck," Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber told The Post.
What time does the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 live end event start?
The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 live event will mark the end of the season and provide players with rewards. Here's when the event starts.
'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond'
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Tanzania's iconic heritage sites face damage from state-backed tourism
Assessment of four heritage sites in Tanzania finds that all are under threat from the institutions meant to steward them, prioritizing income from tourism over the sites' preservation and refusing to engage with community protection initiatives.
How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis
There's no sign that methane emissions are declining globally.
These Republicans bucked the party on Iran, Ukraine votes
Several GOP lawmakers joined House Democrats on Wednesday afternoon to pass a resolution to force the Trump administration to end its war against Iran and to advance legislation to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the
China bans four New Zealand lawmakers after Taiwan visit, media reports
The Chinese embassy told NZ officials the travel ban could be reduced or waived if they apologised.