AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
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The Internet Is Convinced Guy Fieri Has Never Swallowed Food On Camera
And one streamer is spending hours and hours sharing evidence to back up the wild theory
Beijing vows to retaliate as EU warns of China Shock 2.0
Beijing has threatened to retaliate after the European Union’s executive body called for a more robust response to the surge in cheap Chinese goods flooding its markets. Amid fears that a new wave of Chinese exports was gutting European manufacturing, the European Commission
Oklahoma man charged with making death threats against John Thune
The indictment does not allege a particular motive for the threats beyond describing them as retaliation “on account of the performance of [Thune’s] official duties.”
Amazon, Vice Studios Hit With Defamation Suit Over ‘Hollywood Hustler’ Documentary
A producer sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaiklin on Thursday, alleging that he was falsely portrayed as an accomplice of convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz in the recent documentary series “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam.” The producer, Julio
Novel synthetic biomolecule degrades disease-related proteins
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a novel synthetic biomolecular condensate that can degrade intracellular disease-causing proteins, providing a framework for new therapeutic approaches for a wide range of diseases, as detailed in a recent study published in
Exploring the meanings of plants and hair, from Amazon pastures to suburban lawns and groomed bodies
Cultivated lawns, cleared cattle pastures and carefully groomed hair all reflect a shared cultural logic, according to a new book by UC Santa Barbara anthropology professor Jeffrey Hoelle.
I regret to inform you that you almost certainly overlooked a sick as hell shrimp game on Steam last month
There's still time to correct this grievous error.
New 60 Minutes Boss Rakes in Millions as Top Staff Eye the Exits
CBS News is spending a lot more cash to fund Bari Weiss’s 60 Minutes takeover. Weiss’s new pick to run the venerated newsmagazine, Nick Bilton, is making far more than his predecessor. The British-born contrarian was installed as 60 Minutes ’ new executive producer last week,
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
‘The Daily Show’ Goes to New Orleans as Jordan Klepper Celebrates America 250 With a Drunk Pirate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper went down South to celebrate America’s 250th birthday for a new installment of “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse.” Airing during tonight’s episode of “The Daily Show,” the segment finds the host in New Orleans during Sail250, a traveling
Lesley Stahl on assignment for new ‘60 Minutes’ segment following bloodbath — sparking chatter that she’s staying: sources
CBS News insiders are speculating that Lesley Stahl will likely remain a correspondent at "60 Minutes" after she was out shooting footage for the show's next season following a bloodbath at the iconic news show, The Post has learned.
Rice: Iran war has left 'weaker, more confused' regime
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday said the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran has left behind a "weaker, more confused" regime in charge of the Middle Eastern country. The former George W. Bush administration official praised the U.S.'s efforts against Iran in
House rejects Lebanon war powers resolution in bipartisan vote
The House on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution that would direct President Trump to remove troops from hostilities in Lebanon that Congress has not authorized. The lower chamber voted 324-92-2. Two hundred and seven Republicans, 117 Democrats and one independent - Rep.
Rove: Democrats' polling advantage might not result in blue wave in midterms
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Thursday said polls showing Democrats with the advantage in midterm elections might not result in a blue wave. During an appearance on Fox News, Rove discussed a new poll from Marquette that found Democrats had a 1-point advantage over
DOJ opens 15 new investigations into medical schools’ admissions
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced civil rights investigations into 15 additional medical schools over alleged racial discrimination in admissions, expanding on its recent probes into medical schools accused of race-conscious admissions practices. The
Q&A: Why do telomeres shorten when a cell divides, and how does it affect human aging?
In each cell of your body, DNA is stored in structures called chromosomes. When cells divide, these chromosomes are copied, but over time, the copying process degrades. After many cycles of making copies, the ends of the chromosomes become shorter and can sometimes get damaged.
Record ultraviolet quasar wind reaches 30% light speed near supermassive black hole
A team led by York University researchers has discovered the fastest wind near a supermassive black hole ever found at ultraviolet wavelengths, driven by the disk of matter (quasar) surrounding the black hole.
Max Kleven, Stuntman, Second-Unit Director on ‘Rollerball,’ ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘The River Wild,’ Dies at 92
A ski jumper from Norway, he also worked on ‘Naked City,’ ‘Silent Movie,’ the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy and ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.’
Art Movements: Meet MoMA's New Photo Chief
Also, the Asian Cultural Council awards $1.6M in grants to artists, and at least one sector of the art market is hot as hell.
I Wish Big Corporations Would Leave The Lord Of The Rings Alone Already (They Won’t)
Please stop trying to 'create the highest-quality entertainment products for this IP' and go read a book instead
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Lululemon Athletica, ServiceTitan, Argan and more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
Read: House Oversight's transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday released the transcript from its closed-door meeting with former Attorney General Pam Bondi about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The transcript shows her declining to answer a number of questions during
Trump says he thinks progress is being made on Lebanon
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Trump says he does not need deal with Iran to get enriched uranium
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Washington did not need a deal with Iran to get enriched uranium from the country. "We could get it right now. I don't think they could stop us if we wanted, but there's no reason to. It's
Does Masters of the Universe have a post-credits scene? Director explains what it means for a sequel
Will we get a Masters of the Universe 2? And whatdoes the Masters of the Universe post-credits scene reveal? Let's discuss.
New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians
Employment—a major marker and measure of quality of life—declined among Black Californians between 2024 and 2025, according to new research from the Black Policy Project, a research initiative of the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies.
The best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in flowers
A new study by plant biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, challenges a longstanding idea that stems from the large number of flowers in the mountains of Central and South America that have evolved to be pollinated by hummingbirds instead of bees. According to
“Descartes Against Humanity” and Other Games Designed by...
“Descartes Against Humanity” and Other Games Designed by Famous Philosophers .
Who Was Nancy Grace Roman?
The trailblazing astronomer lends her name to the newest space telescope slated to deliver unprecedented insight into the universe The post Who Was Nancy Grace Roman? appeared first on Nautilus .
Manuscript mysteries: Going back in time to decode India’s rich heritage
India is embarking on one of its most ambitious efforts to conserve, digitise and catalogue ancient manuscripts.
'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise: 'It's unthinkable'
Rebb Ford says Destiny 2 is a victim of businessmen.
Democrats divided over failed Lebanon war powers resolution
Rep. Rashida Tlaib Introduced a measure to limit the Trump administration’s authority in Lebanon. House Democratic leadership opposed it.
Trump says he did not notice cognitive decline in Biden during transfer of power
President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he did not notice cognitive decline in former President Biden when they met in November 2024 after Trump won the election. “No, not really. He was the same guy I’ve been watching for a long time,” Trump said when asked if he
Collins bucks GOP on amendment to address insurance companies denying medical care
Vulnerable Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) broke with Senate Republican leaders Thursday and voted for a Democratic amendment to commit the $70 billion budget reconciliation package to the Judiciary Committee to investigate insurance companies denying medical care to patients. The
Trump stresses Pulte 'not going to be permanent' intelligence chief
President Trump said Thursday that his choice to serve as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, would only be a temporary selection amid bipartisan controversy over the pick. Trump said Pulte, who’s currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is “very
Mule deer already using incomplete $20m wildlife bridge in California
Within the last few days, a camera trap caught images of three mule deer using structure for the first time A trio of mule deer have already scuttled across a not-quite-finished $20m wildlife bridge in Siskiyou county, marking a triumph for the California department of
Marjane Satrapi, "Persepolis" Author and Human Rights Fighter, Dies at 56
One of her friends said the artist and filmmaker “died of sadness” after her husband’s death just over a year ago.
Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds
In today's attention economy, social media platforms, entertainment apps and news feeds all compete for our focus.
Rare wild goats in Northumberland prove to be a genetically distinct breed
New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations. Led by Newcastle University, this is the first genetic study to determine the ancestry and genetic health of a UK feral goat population. It provides a genetic assessment of the
‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without Fear or Favor,’ While CBS Waits for Word of Whether Remaining Correspondents Will Stay
Maybe they will stay? The new executive producer of “60 Minutes” vowed in a memo Thursday to uphold the CBS News property’s commitment to pursue stories “without fear or favor” and to not be “instructed by the ownership of the company” on sensitive reports, even as many at the
22 percent in new poll do not consider themselves proud Americans
A portion of the U.S. population reported low levels of patriotism ahead of America’s 250th anniversary this summer in a new survey. The results of a Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday found that 22 percent of Americans surveyed do not consider themselves “proud
Tasha – “Quick!”
We’ve already heard a smattering of music from Tasha’s new album You Are Spring! But her new song out this week has me locked in with a new attentiveness. “Quick!” is a staggering achievement. The song spends three and a half minutes building up intensity in raw, pounding rock
Oversight panel releases transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday released the transcript from its closed-door meeting with former Attorney General Pam Bondi, which shows her declining to answer a number of questions and pointing the finger at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Hunter Biden rips Jake Tapper for 'attacking my mom'
Hunter Biden on Wednesday tore into CNN anchor Jake Tapper, accusing him of "attacking my mom" in a review of former first lady Jill Biden's new memoir about life in the White House. Tapper's review of "View from the East Wing" lambasted Jill Biden's defense about her husband's
‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’: David Leitch’s Action-Comedy Sets Summer 2027 Release
Black Bear is distributing the feature that recently started principal photography.
House AI framework released
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House drops 300-page AI framework draft On Thursday, a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers released a long-awaited draft of a national framework on artificial intelligence, aiming to preempt some state laws on AI, minimize the
Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
When an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, it ended the age of dinosaurs and transformed life across the planet. The effects of that catastrophe are visible in the fossil record on land, but scientists know far less about what happened to fishes in the seas
What makes 15-minute cities work? More nearby jobs and connected streets
The concept of the "15-Minute City" has gained global traction as a blueprint for more livable, sustainable communities by placing daily essentials—such as grocery stores, schools, restaurants and parks—within easy reach of residents. The idea envisions neighborhoods where
