The North Atlantic’s ‘cold blob’ may signal a major current’s decline
A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic points to a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, researchers report.
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Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ as an Elf
Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest star to join the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” The new film is directed by and starring Andy Serkis, who returns to play Gollum, alongside Ian McKellen (as Gandalf), Elijah Wood (Frodo) and Lee Pace (King Thranduil).
Cash Money and No Limit Records Team Up for Arena Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile and More (EXCLUSIVE)
New Orleans icons Cash Money Records and No Limit Records — two of the most legendary labels in hip-hop history — are taking their Verzuz battle last year to arenas nationwide later this year with a tour featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Silkk The Shocker, Mannie Fresh,
Derek Yee on Mentoring Young Hong Kong Directors at Shanghai Forum: ‘Stay Positive’
Hong Kong cinema stalwart Derek Yee spoke about taking responsibility for nurturing younger generations of filmmakers at Shanghai International Film Festival’s forum on Hong Kong’s “Director’s Succession Scheme.” The panel was joined by filmmakers from younger generations,
Exploring Steam Next Fest With An AI-Blocking Extension Is Very Depressing
The event has been flooded by games containing AI-generated content
All the news about Anthropic’s new AI fight with the White House
Anthropic was already navigating one dispute with the government in its standoff with the Pentagon, and then came an order on June 12th to block off foreign access to its most recently released AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. When they launched on June 9th, Anthropic said
EA announces advertising platform to launch ads 'directly into gameplay'
The new EA Advertising platform is launching with partnerships from Visa, Red Bull, Xfinity, Lowe's, Peacock, and Mountain Dew.
Adam McKay on Producing the Climate Documentary ‘Just Look Up’ and Why the Democrats are ‘Corrupt From Head to Toe’
Adam McKay is a big fan of Climate Defiance’s no holds barred approach to shaming fossil fuel companies and the corporations and politicians who support them. The non-profit is known for its provocative protests, which include everything from unfurling a banner stating “Eat
Trump, 80, Looks Worse Than Ever in Meeting With France’s Macron
One day after celebrating his 80th birthday with a UFC spectacle on the White House lawn, President Trump looked like he was feeling every bit his age while visiting France for the G7 summit. Speaking with the media with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, Trump was
Redefined conformity model beats averaging in five real-world tests of opinion dynamics
Imagine you poll your friends on how many minutes per pound to roast a turkey. Five respond with 15 minutes; one answers 33 minutes. The most popular model of conformity, the French-Harary-DeGroot model (or more commonly, DeGroot model), assumes that you would carefully weigh
As AI plays a bigger role in relationships, true intimacy is getting lost
The CEO of dating app Hinge recently suggested that generation Z, "struggling to have the confidence to put themselves out there," needs AI to help them find love. Apparently, without AI tools, younger people will struggle to express who they really are.
Predators on the move may link the evolution of species thousands of kilometers apart
Can a snake in Thailand influence the evolution of a snake in the Philippines even if the two species never cross paths? According to a new study, the answer may be yes. The research suggests that migratory predators can act as evolutionary "messengers," carrying their
Telescope Ranchers
Rockwood, Texas is home to a unique business, Starfront Observatories . Owner/operator Bray Falls hosts hundreds of other people’s telescopes in perfect conditions — ultra-dark skies (Class 1 on the Bortle scale ), clear weather, and fast internet — so astrophotographers from
Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and ‘SNL U.K.’s’ Hammed Animashaun Lend Voices to ‘The Baddies’ Adaptation
Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and ‘SNL U.K.’s Hammed Animashaun are set to lend their voices to an adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s “The Baddies.” Smith will narrate the half-hour animation from multi-Oscar-nominated production company Magic Light Pictures
Glaciers are secretly teeming with life
What does it take for an insect or worm to live full-time on a glacier?
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
Vance: Iran 'could have access to' $300B reconstruction fund
Vice President Vance on Monday said Iran could have access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund under its peace agreement with the U.S. if Tehran upholds its obligations outlined in the deal. Vance said, “that’s the sort of thing they could have access to, funded by the Gulf
Africa: South Africa and Malawi Governments Collaborate On Repatriation Efforts
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp.
Santa Ragione Reveals That Horses Has Left The Studio In $42,000 Worth Of Debt
Straight from the horse's mouth
Julia Jacklin Previews New Era With Fuzzy Rocker ‘Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)’
The Australian singer-songwriter's new album The Gem arrives in September
Overwatch season 3 skins, Mythics, and battle pass contents revealed
The next season of Overwatch includes new hero Shion, new map Neon Junction, and a ton of skins and cosmetics. Here's a look at season 3's offerings.
Gavin Newsom Reveals Trump’s DOJ Is Investigating Him and His Wife
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump Monday of having his family investigated by the Department of Justice. Newsom released a video statement saying he’d been added to Trump’s “hit list,” claiming that federal investigators had launched a probe into
‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor Drama Headed to Theaters for Special Screening
For the first time, Love Island USA is hosting a theatrical screening of the anticipated episode at 28 theaters across the country on Monday, June 22
El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs—that can spell disaster for fish and corals
It's official: El Niño is back. By late fall 2026, forecast models give a 2-in-3 chance of a strong-to-very-strong El Niño affecting the weather, climate and ocean temperatures across the planet.
Lithium spike reveals sun-like star likely swallowed its planet
A team of astronomers, led by Brooke Kotten of the University of Michigan, has shown that TOI-5882—a sunlike star located some 1,300 light-years away—has likely eaten one of its planets.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Bows at No. 1, Becoming Her 15th Hot 100 Topper
Taylor Swift’s run as a true action figure on the charts continues as her “Toy Story 5” song “I Knew It, I Knew You” was announced Monday as debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s only the third time a theme song from an animated Disney film has reached the summit,
Greta Lee, Wagner Moura Spend Years Trapped at Home in Trailer for Netflix Thriller ‘Last House’
Director Louis Leterrier's sci-fi film launches this summer.
With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI/LONDON, June 15 - Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a U.S. military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hardliners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an
Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not part of U.S.-Iran deal, White House official says
As Iran and the U.S. are set to officially sign a memorandum of understanding Friday, a senior White House official said Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon will not be part of the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reiterated Israel will remain in Lebanon's 'buffer zone'
US military to stay in Middle East during negotiations with Iran
The U.S. military will maintain its current force posture in the Middle East during the 60-day negotiation period with Iran, according to senior Trump administration officials. “We hope to draw them down, but we're not doing that yet,” a senior administration official told
Michael J. Fox to Voice Lead Role in ‘Dragoons’ Animated Movie
The Icon Creative Studio has tapped the 'Back to the Future' star for the part of Dougie, an overworked, ordinary worker transformed into a mighty dragon ruling the skies.
My new daily game is like Wordle but for minigolf
Play a tricky new putt-putt hole every day.
US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
US officials said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted that Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. They included a possible $300
How Trump Made Himself Much, Much Richer by Stock Trading as President
President Jimmy Carter putting his peanut farm in a trust to avoid a conflict of interest feels like a long time ago. Financial disclosures submitted to the Office of Government Ethics and dissected by CBS News show that accounts owned by President Donald Trump made 3,642 stock
Studio Ghibli pop-up store coming to the US later this year — with a catch
Studio Ghibli fans will be able to purchase merchandise based on films like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hits $676 Million Globally, Propels Franchise Past $1 Billion Mark
A billion dollars? During summer movie season? Groundbreaking. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has grossed $676 million at the global box office, propelling the franchise past the $1 billion mark. That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with
Independents prefer Democrats for congressional control by 12-point margin: Survey
Independents want Democrats to have control of Congress after November by a 12-point margin, according to a new survey. The NBC News poll found 46 percent of independent registered voters would rather have Democrats control the next Congress, while 34 percent wanted
New hybrid materials separate rare earths without harsh chemicals
Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential for everyday technologies such as smartphones, LED lights, wind turbines and many medical applications. At the same time, supply chains are under pressure because of the geographic concentration of production, and electronic waste is
PACE satellite tracks fall colors with near-daily global coverage
Researchers have developed a new approach using data from NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite to observe the timing and progression of fall colors across landscapes.
Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers earlier this year
The shutdown comes just a few days after a report claiming that major layoffs at Xbox were on the way.
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
Russia seeks mathematician’s extradition
Mikhail Verbitsky was detained at an Armenian airport last Thursday on charges of inciting terrorism
America250 time capsule sealed until 2276: What did each state contribute?
Everything that's inside "America's Time Capsule."
Schumer calls on Trump to brief Congress on ‘understanding’ with Iran
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on the Trump administration Monday to brief Congress immediately on the “understanding” with Iran that President Trump says would reopen the Strait of Hormuz but leaves the future of Iran’s nuclear program for later talks.
Bloody cage match on White House lawn marks Trump’s 80th birthday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday cageside at a multimillion-dollar bloody mixed martial arts event staged on the White House South Lawn, punctuated by fighter jet flyovers, a live military band and fireworks to mark the country’s 250th
Trump’s Anthropic shutdown just made the case for non-American AI
At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the
How to get out of bed . “There is no 28 point shot...
How to get out of bed . “There is no 28 point shot in basketball. The only way to come back from a 27 point deficit is one shot at a time. Two points here. Two points there. A few three pointers sprinkled in.”
Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working
Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad blockers, 9to5Google reports. Google phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built for Manifest V2, like uBlock