US grocery prices soared in April — but gas spikes weren’t the only reason why
Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April compared to the same month a year earlier, according to government figures released Tuesday.
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Methane fingerprints sharpen global emissions map, pointing to China, India and Central Africa
Atmospheric methane levels have surged to record highs in recent years and are projected to increase by as much as 13% by 2030, according to a report from the Climate & Clean Air Coalition. As scientists work to better understand what is driving this rise, a new collaborative
What a list of Black Death survivors reveals about the way people recovered from plague
In our research in the British Library's medieval collections, we have identified a previously unnoticed document that provides fresh insights into the survivors of the outbreak of plague known as the Black Death (1346–53).
Most people don't know what they don't know, but think they do
Do you know what the Apple logo looks like? Chances are, you think you do. It's ubiquitous and iconic. How could you not know it? But when tested, it turns out very few people can remember all the features of the logo. One study of 85 people found that only about half could
Bottom trawling is scraping oceans of wildlife
Bottom trawlers extract one-quarter of the world's fisheries catches by weight and raise significant ecological, economic and social concerns. Given that, you'd think there would be an answer to basic questions in fisheries: how many fish species are being caught, and what are
Alex Cameron Announces New Album Late To Set: Hear “Red Hook Rain”
Four years after the release of his album Oxy Music, charismatic Australian smartass Alex Cameron has returned unto us. Last year, Cameon broke a longish silence with the release of a very silly, very catchy single called “Short King.” Last month, he followed it with the
M. Night Shyamalan Says ‘Remain’ Is “The Highest-Testing Movie of My Career”
The writer-director says his upcoming romantic thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal could be his best yet.
Spain Takes Off, Packs Historic Cannes Punch
Over 2025-26, no country anywhere in the world outside France, not even the U.S., has had more Cannes Palme d’Or contenders than Spain. Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo have made Cannes’ 2026 main competition cut; Oliver Laxe and Carla
International Casting Directors Association Launches AI Guidelines for Casting Platforms at Cannes Film Festival
The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) officially launched its new guidelines on the use of AI in casting. They were announced during the Cannes Film Festival, to address the growing ethical, creative, and professional challenges posed by the increasing use of
CNN’s Harry Enten gives Democrats ‘big-time reality check’ ahead of midterm elections
Enten warned Dems that Republicans remain firmly competitive despite President Trump’s sagging poll numbers and voter frustration over rising costs.
Phuong Mai Nguyen Talks Critics’ Week Opener ‘In Waves’ And Being Intimidated by Real-Life Story Behind It
Phuong Mai Nguyen is opening Cannes Critics’ Week with the animated film “In Waves,” about shy teenager AJ who falls in love with Kristen. She loves to surf, and slowly, AJ starts to appreciate it as well. But “In Waves” isn’t just about surfing. “Before making this film, I
Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties
Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan.
Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst
The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.
What time does Forza Horizon 6 release in your time zone?
All the details on the Forza Horizon 6 release time for PC and Xbox, including Steam and the early access period.
Three Japanese Directors in Cannes Competition as Country of Honor Delegation Works the Market
Japan has not had three directors simultaneously in the running for the Palme d’Or since 2001 – and as Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Fukada Koji bring that once-in-a-generation confluence to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Japan is celebrated as the Cannes Marché’s
Japan’s Cannes Classics Return to the Croisette for Country of Honor Screening Day
Four Japanese films that each competed at the Cannes Film Festival will screen on May 16 as part of Japan’s Country of Honor program at the Cannes Film Market, spanning 36 years of the country’s Cannes history. The lineup opens with Ichikawa Kon’s “Her Brother” (1960), which
The Boys' showrunner reveals how they got Samuel L. Jackson to play a shark in season 5
The showrunner wanted a very distinctive voice for Xander the hammerhead shark.
HBO's new Big Bang Theory show teases bizarre sci-fi multiverse romp in trailer
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe takes The Big Bang Theory franchise in a wild new direction that looks more like The Walking Dead than a sitcom.
The Talos Principle 3 promises an 'epic grand finale' to the tale of humanity's rebirth
The end is coming soon.
Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security. On a second major front,
Spanish Sellers Ride Cannes Momentum
Spanish cinema hits Cannes with momentum. Now comes the market test: turning festival attention into sales deals. After one of Spain’s strongest Cannes festival selections in years, the country’s sales agents arrive with stronger talking points, but also a tougher market to
The White House Is Hosting a Massive Christian Nationalist Festival
The White House is planning to host a 9-hour Christian prayer festival at the National Mall on Sunday that pushes the view of the U.S. as a Christian nation. House Speaker Mike Johnson, as well as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, are slated
The Talos Principle 3 announced for PC and PS5 — see the first trailer here
The third and final installment of the Talos Principle is here, challenging players with a new, intriguing storyline and plenty of puzzles.
The Boys showrunner explains [SPOILERS] death and why Kimiko talks like that
Eric Kripke discusses the importance of a loss in The Boys season 5 episode 7
