Bette Midler Says She Should’ve Sued Lindsay Lohan After Young Star Exited Sitcom
Midler discussed her failed television series, Bette , during an episode of David Duchovny's Fail Better podcast
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'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates
Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue.
Researchers reveal how molecular roadblocks slow the breakdown of cellulose for biofuels
Cellulose, which helps give plant cell walls their rigid structure, holds promise as a renewable raw material for biofuels—if researchers can accelerate the production process. Compared to the breakdown of other biofuel materials like corn, breaking down cellulose is slow and
Regulating branch development of petunias
Branching is a pivotal determinant of plant architecture, not only influencing the capacity of the plant to adapt to its environment but also significantly impacting crop yield, ornamental characteristics, and production economics of horticultural plants. Delving into the
Snap bean panel reveals variability in leaf, pod color phenotypes
A new study led by researchers from Oregon State University explores the significance of vegetable color in consumer choices and agricultural production, focusing on snap beans. The color of snap bean pods, influenced by various compounds, plays a crucial role in commercial
Quivers – “Apparition”
The Melbourne alt-rock quartet Quivers gained some attention in 2021 when fellow Melbourne indie artist Courtney Barnett admitted her music video was a lot like theirs . Now they’ve signed to Merge for the release of new album Oyster Cuts , and lead single “Apparition” is quite
Proton-lithium interactions model lays the foundation for unlocking the secrets of stellar reactions
The reactions between protons and lithium isotopes, especially lithium-6, are pivotal for several domains ranging from nuclear energy applications to astrophysics. The detailed understanding of these interactions aids in improving models for neutron generation and sheds light
Xbox Shutters Four Bethesda Studios, Including ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ Maker Tango Gameworks
Microsoft’s Xbox will shut down four studios run by its Bethesda Softworks publisher, including Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Studios, Tango Gameworks and Roundhouse Games. Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty announced the restructuring in a memo to staff Tuesday, writing that the
Take a look inside a black hole with this new NASA video
Light famously cannot escape the event horizon of a black hole, leaving astrophysicists to theorize and speculate what it’s like beyond the limits of human perception. Now, NASA researchers take that theorization a step further, in the form of an animation that takes you (the
Marvel Studios Boss Admits 2023 Was a ‘Rough Time,’ but Says: ‘If We Just Stayed on Top, That Would’ve Been the Worst Thing’ and ‘We Learned Our Lesson’
Marvel Studios co-president Louis D’Esposito admitted to Empire magazine that “it’s been a rough time” for the Marvel Cinematic Universe following a rocky 2023 that included box office flops “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.” The latter title is the
Jolie, the service-oriented programming language
Article URL: https://www.jolie-lang.org/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40291490 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Sierra Ferrell, Tyler Childers, Brandy Clark Lead Nominees for Americana Awards
Tyler Childers and Sierra Ferrell lead the nominations for the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, both picking up nods in each of the three categories in which they were eligible — album of the year, song of the year and artist of the year. Longtime favorite Childers is up for
Bsal and beyond: Task force helps stave off amphibian disease threat
Amphibians—like frogs and salamanders—are the most imperiled group of animal species in the world; infectious diseases are among the greatest threats to their existence. After a decade of research, a scientific task force is poised to stave off these and other infectious
Researchers discover three ingots made of Roman lead in Northern Córdoba
Three ingots from the site of Los Escoriales de Doña Rama (Belmez) and dating from the Roman era demonstrate the importance of lead production and exportation in northern Córdoba. Measuring some 45 centimeters long and weighing between 24 and 32 kilos, the ingots are triangular
Researchers study the intricacies of homologous recombination and abnormal chromosome bridges
Keeping the genetic information stored in genomic DNA intact during the cell division cycle is crucial for almost all lifeforms. Extensive DNA damage invariably causes various adverse genomic rearrangements, which can lead to cell death in the best cases and to the occurrence
How reports of community firearm violence are framed on local television news in Philadelphia
Two new studies published in Preventive Medicine Reports and BMC Public Health led by corresponding author Jessica H. Beard, MD, MPH, FACS, of Temple University, more closely examine how reports of community firearm violence are framed on local television news in Philadelphia
That powerful new AI chatbot that mysteriously vanished has now returned
The mysterious AI chatbot, “gpt2-chatbot,” returned to the major large language model benchmarking site, LMSYS Org, on Monday night roughly a week after it abruptly disappeared . But now, there are two: “im-a-good-gpt2-chatbot” and “im-also-a-good-gpt2-chatbot.” These models
An Ambulance, An Empty Lot and a Loophole: One Man’s Fight for a Place to Live
"He sees himself as many Angelenos do: in the gray area between homeless and homeowner."
R. Talsorian Games announces a Cyberpunk Edgerunners-themed TTPRG starter kit
Image: Studio Trigger/Netflix Featuring new lore and a mission set after the events of the anime Continue reading…
US completes construction of Gaza aid pier
The US military has completed construction of its Gaza aid pier, but weather conditions mean it is currently unsafe to move the two-part facility into place, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The pier -- which the US military started building last month and which will cost at least
Fcukers – “Bon Bon”
Fcukers, a trio from NYC making headblown electronic party music, recently signed to the Ninja Tune imprint Technicolor. Shanny Wise (vocals), Ben Scharf (drums), and Jackson Walker Lewis (bass, keys, production) are back today with “Bon Bon,” a wild new track that reminds me
Iman Shumpert Gushes Over Teyana Taylor's Met Gala Outfit Despite Messy Divorce
Iman Shumpert was quite the fan of Teyana Taylor's 2024 Met Gala look despite being in the midst of a messy divorce for some time.
‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Renewed for Season 2 at NBC
“Deal or No Deal Island” has been renewed for Season 2 at NBC. The news comes just under a week ahead of the Season 1 finale, which will air on May 13. Hosted by Joe Manganiello, the series is averaging 5.8 million total viewers across all platforms, per NBC, and ranks as the
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
In the "sky islands" of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate jostle for space. One is the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as a bushbaby, which is about the size of a large cat and known for its
Bungie continues recent streak of Ws by making most Destiny 2 expansions free to everyone
All seasonal content from Year 6 is included, although Lightfall is being reserved for PlayStation Plus owners.
Joshua Tree’s Celebrity Rattlesnake Wrangler Wants to Change How You See Reptiles
"Danielle Wall’s first encounter with a rattlesnake “wasn’t that scary,” she said. Now the reptiles are her passion."
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Reddit, Lyft, Rivian, Twilio and more
These are the stocks posting some of the largest moves in extended hours trading.
Study shows female gamers only label half of sexual harassment incidents they experience as such
A new study from the Kinsey Institute reveals that only 50.5% of women who were targets of sexual harassment during online gaming identified qualifying incidents as such. This figure dropped further to only 42.2% for women who witnessed sexual harassment of other women while
Sam Ash to close all 42 stores as beloved music chain goes out of business
Sam Ash is the latest brick-and-mortar retailer whose fall from grace has been spurred by the rise of e-commerce.
How do emotions help construct our cultural identity in music festivals?
2022 was a record year for music festivals in Spain, hitting historic highs just two years after the entire country was locked down due to the pandemic. Spain boasts close to a thousand music festivals and a live music industry that earned 459 million euros in ticket revenue
Business-focused anti-poverty initiatives can have unintended consequences
A new study of entrepreneurial small businesses created to address poverty in rural Africa found that the introduction of the entrepreneurial model led to unexpected social shifts that made the small business operators a source of friction and social discontent in their
Israel commits to operation against Hamas in southern Gaza
Hamas spokesman, Osama Hamdan, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of disrupting the efforts of mediators after Israel rejected the ceasefire proposal which Hamas accepted on Monday.
Renewables make up the lion's share of new electric generation, federal agency finds
Rising US demand for electricity is being met almost entirely by renewables, a new federal report has found. The new numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) suggest that the U.S. isn't moving fast enough to reach the Biden administration's climate targets.