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Hidden toll: Interpersonal violence drives most of the world's annual cost of up to US $34 trillion
The media is full of news of war, terrorism and armed conflict, and this shapes our perceptions of violence. However, if we look at the costs resulting from these forms of violence, the numbers are surprising: About 12% of the global cost comes from war and terrorism. A much
Lake Chad supports 2.48 million waterbirds, emerging as one of Africa's top wetland refuges
A study titled "Monitoring major biodiversity stronghold in war zones: model predicts Lake Chad remains Africa's most important wetland for waterbirds" estimates that Lake Chad supports nearly 2.5 million waterbirds, making it one of the most important wetlands for birdlife in
Parasitic illness cases are spiking: The symptoms to watch for, including 'explosive' diarrhea
While cases are common this time of year, the number of cases is causing concern.
Killing Discs Could Mean More Expensive Games, And Fewer Discounts: ‘This Move Is All About Profitability And Control’
A few more nails in a nail-heavy coffin
Value of Looted Objects at Met Museum Tops $95M After New Seizures
Several ancient sculptures and vessels acquired between 1971 and 2001 were among the objects extracted from The Met's collection this June.
People Think Trump Hallucinated Teddy Roosevelt. The Truth Is Weirder.
President Donald Trump shocked Americans Wednesday when he claimed to have spoken to former President Theodore Roosevelt. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, Trump announced to the crowd that he’d just spoken with the
Tree size, not age, may speed habitat recovery for endangered Indiana bats
Bugs run rampant in the summer, and if you have ever suffered a mosquito bite and regretted not putting on bug spray, you should know about nature's insect repellent: the Indiana bat. Federally endangered since 1967, the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) helps with pest control and
Nautilus array to track missing exoplanet atmospheres
Exoplanet atmospheres have become prime targets for astrobiologists in the search for life beyond Earth. This is because exoplanet surfaces can't be directly imaged yet, so astronomers must get creative in how they search for signs of life, also called biosignatures. Presently,
World Of Warcraft Is Finally Fixing Its Stupidest Settings Problem After 22 Years
I do not have time to pick up all of these Rust-Covered Blunderbusses
Famke Janssen Says ‘Backrooms’ Filmmaker Kane Parsons Should “Absolutely” Direct an ‘X-Men’ Film
The veteran star sat for a masterclass chat last week at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival in Valletta, where she opened up on personal privacy, her refusal to join social media and the wild success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession.’
What to know about Trump's financial disclosure
President Trump’s financial disclosure report for last year reveals he brought in more than $2 billion via various channels. The report, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on Tuesday, shows Trump received hundreds of millions from crypto venture World Liberty
Ex-EPA staffers sue after agency fired them following dissent letter
Seven former staffers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are suing the agency after it fired them following their criticisms of the Trump administration. The employees were let go after signing a letter saying that the administration was undermining public trust and
Why Facebook, video calls and artificial intelligence matter for age-friendly communities
Contrary to common stereotypes, seniors' digital savvy is surging. New research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggests one reason: Digital tools are essential for the development and maintenance of age-friendly initiatives—programs and policies designed to support and
Superworms could be the future of skeleton cleaning
Superworms, a mealworm-like form of beetle larva commonly used as pet food, are efficient cleaners of skeletons, according to a study published in PLOS One by Fatemeh Rastekar of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, and colleagues.
Florida Dem presses CFPB to probe 'rent now, pay later' companies as housing costs climb
Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost (Fla.), the youngest member of Congress, wrote a Wednesday letter urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to investigate companies offering “rent now, pay later” plans for tenants across the country as housing costs rise nationwide.
FKA Twigs Hosts a Rooftop Dance Battle With Lil Yachty in ‘On Your Mind’ Video
Twigs wrote the track after a rehearsal for a 2025 tour and Coachella performance were delayed over visa complications
Ex-Modell’s owner forced to shut down week-old T-shirt site that offered Knicks-themed merch
The former owner of Modell's Sporting Goods has shut down a website he launched to sell Knicks-themed and other merch after just a week online -- due to a cease-and-desist letter he received from the current owner of Modell's, The Post has learned.
Erling Haaland “brings the intensity of a raiding...
Erling Haaland “brings the intensity of a raiding party to the sport” . And: “Haaland can call to mind a shark circling dark waters.”
Committee tasked with post-war Gaza governance says Cyprus talks 'highly productive'
Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance, while developing a framework to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors.
Trump Brags About How He Stole Protected Land for Roosevelt Library
President Trump gloated Wednesday about lifting restrictions on 90 acres of protected land so that he could help along the recently finished construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. “During my first term it was a privilege to sign the bill
Remembering Rune Mields, Onai Quiñonez, and Song Burnsoo
This week, we honor a German artist who plumbed the depths of geometry, a Venezuelan painter, and a Korean museum director and printmaker.
Trump on Legal Losing Streak After Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has lost three legal cases in 24 hours. First the Supreme Court struck down his executive order banning birthright citizenship on Tuesday morning because it violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. Then, hours later, a federal judge dismissed the
Stars Of Netflix’s Skywalkers Climb Empire State Building, Call For Peace, Agree To Get Married, Then Get Arrested
Other content creators take note
Acceptor molecule upconverts low-energy green light to high-energy purple with high efficiency
Solar cells and photocatalysts can be surprisingly inefficient. Despite light consisting of many wavelengths, the range that even highly efficient devices use is limited. Other wavelengths, especially long wavelengths, simply pass through the material without being used as
Residential environment linked to subjective well-being through life-domain satisfaction
Well-being is increasingly regarded as an important indicator of societal progress, extending beyond economic growth to capture how people experience and evaluate their lives. It is also closely connected to health, longevity, productivity and quality of life. It has also been
EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev
Von der Leyen begins her South Caucasus tour in Baku as the EU steps up engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity.
Trump Tries to Ignore Supreme Court on E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump is still trying to stiff E. Jean Carroll, according to the columnist’s attorney. Roberta Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, wrote in a court filing Tuesday that Trump’s legal representative had called her the day prior asking for another delay to the $5 million sum Trump
GameStop Is Inflating Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Card Prices By Insane Amounts
Scalpers get scalped, I guess?
Ovaries Might Take on an Immune Function After Menopause
The reproductive organs might have hidden role The post Ovaries Might Take on an Immune Function After Menopause appeared first on Nautilus .
World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates
Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This July
Marc Kreisel’s secret art practice, Gwyneth Bulawsky’s queer and trans landscapes, Barbara Carrasco’s lifelong muralism, and more.
Scrolling for science: How a Twitter post discovered a new wasp in Fukuoka, Japan
The next time you post a nature photo online, you might be contributing to a major scientific breakthrough—just as several citizen scientists did when they helped discover the wasp Eupelmus curvator in Japan.
England breaks record for warmest June: Met Office
England chalked up its warmest June since records began in 1884, the United Kingdom's weather agency said Wednesday, after a month that saw temperatures soar to new highs.
Breathing under pressure: Addressing recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in horses
In the northern hemisphere, the summer season is rolling in, and the heat is on the rise. For horses, these high temperatures also mean an increased risk of respiratory issues, such as recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN).
Two arrested after unfurling 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna
Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.
PlayStation ending physical discs won't just impact game collectors
Sony's decision to stop producing video game discs could have an impact on all players, even those who only buy digitally.
This Terrifying New Horror Game Wants You To Dig Up That Which Should Stay Buried
Mole is an unforgettably unsettling game that asks some profound ethical questions
Melat Kiros: 'I’m not supporting anyone for leadership who takes corporate PAC money'
Melat Kiros, the Democratic primary winner in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, is vowing to oppose any leader who accepts campaign donations from corporate PACs. The 29-year-old democratic socialist is among a growing number of Democrats pushing for institutional change
Trump Team Panics Over July 4 After Tiny Fair Crowd Sent Him Raging
White House staff are reportedly concerned that Donald Trump’s Fourth of July rally is a recipe for disaster—one that will send the president into yet another meltdown. The remarkably low turnout for Trump’s Great American State Fair has sparked serious worries that the
Elon Musk denies a report about SpaceX’s AI phone prototype
Elon Musk says a report about a SpaceX AI phone prototype is "utterly false." The report, published on Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal, says SpaceX showed off a "handset-like prototype" to some investors before launching its record-breaking initial public offering in June.
How Pathé’s ‘De Gaulle’ Fought Its Way Back at the French Box Office With a Push from YouTuber Inoxtag That Lured Younger Crowds
Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong
My Family Has Been Here Since 1621. That Is Not What...
My Family Has Been Here Since 1621. That Is Not What Makes Me American. “We are a nation of immigrants that has watched as immigrants arrive, assimilate and begin pulling the ladder up behind them.”
Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heat wave
Parts of Portugal, including the Lisbon region, will be placed on red alert after being relatively spared from Europe's worst heat wave, which set records in several countries.
New research shows why startups may be learning the wrong lessons from customers
A study by ESMT Berlin shows that startups often learn the wrong lessons when entering a market if they do not coordinate pricing, advertising and inventory decisions. The researchers show that targeted experiments with price and advertising help firms better understand
Ancient gum disease may have helped reshape jaws before human brains expanded
Human evolution is generally explained through changes in brain size, locomotion or tool use, but new research from Wits University suggests that gum disease and changes in facial structure may have been important factors in shaping the evolutionary path that ultimately led to
‘NCIS’ Brings Back Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo for Season 24
Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of “NCIS” fan favorite Tony DiNozzo once again. Variety has learned that Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of the long-running CBS series that he helped popularize. This is now the second high-profile “NCIS” alum to
After Being Shelved, ‘Murder of JonBenét Ramsey’ Series Is Back On
The true-crime limited series stars Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey
LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James
