April 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for accepting the country's request to extend the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course. "I sincerely hope
Astronomers at the University of Hawaiʻi have precisely measured the age of a nearby sun-like star and its unusual companion, known as a brown dwarf, an object that falls between a planet and a star. The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous "Endless Shrimp" promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings.
11 Bit Studios is also working on a new Frostpunk game, and two unannounced projects.
If you were to ask democracy scholars what they consider the greatest threat to American democracy, you might assume it is voters who support undemocratic practices or policies. But the real answer may surprise you: These voters are not the main problem.
A research collaboration, including a team of students from the University of Michigan, has published a new report that dives into an understudied aspect on changing ice cover on the Great Lakes. Namely, how do residents, business leaders and other stakeholders in the region
When “The Devil Wears Prada 2” hits theaters on May 1, audiences will notice a few famous faces — though there’s a couple of notable absences. The sequel, which premiered Monday night in New York, is loaded with cameos from the fashion and entertainment worlds. Lady Gaga makes
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.
A new technology has been proposed that could fundamentally solve the issue of smartphones overheating during high-spec gaming or extended video streaming. Researchers at KAIST have discovered the principle of processing signals using the minute vibrations of magnets (spin
Director Shawn Levy has wrapped and is in post-production on “Star Wars: Starfighter.” The much-anticipated film, starring Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth and Aaron Pierre, doesn’t it theaters until May 28, 2027. “I’m in the beautiful sanctity of the edit room,”
A French corporation was recently found criminally liable for enabling terrorism . “The court in Paris has just ruled that cynicism and an exclusive focus on profits can constitute a crime.”
Trump also said he directed the US Navy to continue its blockade of Iranian ports.
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"Corporate is coming to Sag Harbor," Shane Dyckman who owns popular coffee shop Sagtown said. "It's unavoidable."
The “Jeopardy!” universe continues to expand, with a new sports edition now in the works for Disney+ and Hulu. “ESPN Jeopardy!” has been picked up by the Disney streamers to launch on a date to be announced later. “Monday Night Football” broadcaster Joe Buck will host. Sony
Researchers at Durham have helped unlock a new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides—the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes. The research sheds new light on SbmA, a key transporter protein found in the membranes of bacteria such as E. coli. Their
Scientists from Skoltech have presented a review on the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in metal-ion batteries. The work, published in Progress in Materials Science, systematizes over a decade of research and opens new directions for creating environmentally friendly,
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Old Dominion voters on Tuesday will head to the polls for a rare April election to decide whether to change its congressional maps ahead of the November midterms. Tuesday's referendum will mark Democrats' last chance to redistrict in the battle set off by President Trump's push
During the pandemic, 37 per cent of Malaysian students, or about 1.7 million children, lacked devices for online learning.
The new work at the ArtPhilly festival will honor Judge, who fled enslavement by the Washington family, and Rem'mie Fells, a Black transgender woman murdered in 2020.
Ramy Youssef stopped by Sesame Street last week to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with Elmo — and teach the red Muppet some Arabic words, like “habibi” and “salamu alaykum.” The comedian’s cute appearance on the children’s program sparked backlash from conservatives
The Nashville country-rock trio Styrofoam Winos are beloved by figures like MJ Lenderman and Bonnie “Prince” Billy and me. When the group announced their new album Any River last month, they released “Pearls,” a delightful, propulsive tune sung by Lou Turner. “Next Thing,” the
The organization started by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his then-wife in 2000 is one of the world's biggest funders of global health initiatives.
The announcement came after hours of exchanges of threats between the U.S. and Iran, during which representatives of the two countries did not confirm their attendance at talks in Pakistan that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday, the day the two-week truce was set to
The antitrust division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether large meatpackers engaged in criminal anti-competitive conduct, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter, that DOJ lawyers are investigating
The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.
After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival. It helped that the box office, which has been stuck in a rut since COVID, was up more than 23%, thanks to recent
Microsoft has slashed the price of Game Pass Ultimate, a rare concession to Xbox consumers faced with rising prices across the board.
Researchers at Umeå University have identified two human cell proteins, NUP98 and NUP153, that play a crucial role in how viruses such as tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate in the body. The findings challenge existing views of how
"Some people say, ‘Why do you weave?’ But they don’t understand this work." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article How One Cooperative Champions the
Rare DM, the New York-via-Baltimore artist born Erin Hoagg, is getting ready to release her album Attention in a few weeks. After announcing the record last month with “Compliment,” today she’s back with another new single called “Honey.” Where the former song leaned into
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday.
The musician will be joined by special guests Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan at some of the new stops
Iran accused the U.S. again on Tuesday of violating the conditions of the temporary ceasefire, hours before President Trump announced he would extend the deadline as time was running out. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, one of the lead negotiators on the Iranian side, asserted
Researchers have provided new insights into the evolutionary origin of sideways walking in crabs. Their study, published today as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, presents the largest comparative dataset on crab locomotion to help understand the origins of the animals' iconic
Livestock farming causes a significant share of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. According to a new study, the carbon footprint of milk may be considerably larger than commonly calculated when carbon released from the soil is also considered. The work is published in The
Employees at the Department of Homeland Security are weeks away from losing their paychecks. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News Tuesday that the agency’s funding has all but run dry, 66 days into the partial government shutdown. Donald Trump signed a
(Adds missing word to headline, adds missing words in the first paragraph) WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was extending the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded. (Reporting by
In September 2024, the Teamsters, whose strutting fool of a president , Sean O’Brien, had been gifted the month before with a prime time slot at the Republican National Convention, took a dive on endorsing a presidential candidate. It was the first time the Teamsters had not
Lawyers for the “212” singer’s ex-manager, Jeff Kwatinetz, said he’ll testify in person at May trial
A group of 30 former staffers for former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) signed a Monday letter lauding the lawmaker as someone who “shows up for her team” after months of backlash for lambasting a staffer and a journalist on two separate occasions. The letter comes as Porter
US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing
Human activities have always shaped both biological and cultural diversity. An international team led by the University of Vienna has now investigated the link between the threat to species and that to languages. Linguists and biodiversity researchers identified a common key
The sculptor told the Financial Times that “this was not the moment” to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale.
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sued Coinbase and Gemini on Tuesday, accusing the two crypto companies of violating state gambling laws with their prediction markets. James argues that the platforms fall within the state’s definition of gambling and, as a result,
President Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran until Tehran comes to the negotiating table with a proposal. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the
A dreaded school competition has never been this entertaining.
For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way. An artificial intelligence-based tool developed at the University of Oregon could help scientists better predict how hypothetical new drugs might act in the body before running expensive
