Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say
The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.
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Watch live: Cohen unveils plans after new Tennessee map cuts up district
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) will give remarks Friday morning, just days after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a new GOP-friendly map into law that carved up his district. Cohen has vowed to take legal action after the Memphis-based 9th Congressional District — the state's
Prime Video’s Faith-Based Family Drama ‘It’s Not Like That’ Is Refreshingly Raw: TV Review
Following the success of its faith-based successes “The Chosen” and “House of David,” Amazon Prime is expanding in the genre with “It’s Not Like That,” from creators Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson. The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends
Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
Intel's 270K Plus is worthy of being picked by Thermal Grizzly as a delidded option, and it's even cheaper than a stock 285K
One for the serious clockers only but I still kinda want one.
'Going just 0.5 mm thicker would probably have saved me months of engineering': Redditor crafts actual credit card sized computer
Imagine saying 'here's my card' with this.
Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested a Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building that killed 24 people, including three children, could set back efforts to find a peaceful settlement to Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Trump unveils waterfront site for planned 'National Garden of American Heroes' in DC
President Trump on Friday announced the location of his long-anticipated "National Garden of American Heroes," one of several projects the administration is undertaking to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Trump posted on Truth Social that the future statue garden will be
The funniest thing about the Trump arcade game is how good it is
This week, a trio of video game cabinets emblazoned with pixel art of Donald Trump and a number of other government officials' faces suddenly appeared at the DC War Memorial. Looking at the cabinets from a distance, it's easy to get the sense that Operation Epic Furious: Strait
Subnautica 2 Dev Responds To Player Who Asked For Tech Support On A Leaked Version Of The Game: ‘Thanks For Pirating A Game That I’ve Spent Years Working On’
The Steam hit somehow leaked ahead of launch
Drake Finally Dropped Iceman — And Two Other Albums
For nearly a year now, Drake has been teasing his unfortunately titled new album Iceman, but things really escalated in April when he hid the release date for the project inside a giant block of ice in Toronto. This led to a melee and, ultimately, the reveal that the album
Something Is Killing the Children's Slaughterverse is about to explode in popularity
James Tynion IV reflects on the arc of his horror comic sensation in a new interview about his Webtoon launch.
The Impossible Strength of the Testosterone Myth
Scientists keep knocking it down but it keeps roaring back The post The Impossible Strength of the Testosterone Myth appeared first on Nautilus .
Sarah Rose (who is blind): “Meta glasses are...
Sarah Rose (who is blind): “Meta glasses are absolute game changers for the blind community… they are completely revolutionary .” And: “It really is incredible to talk to your glasses and ask them what they see and have them tell you.”
Trump says did not discuss tariffs during summit with China’s Xi
The pair had been widely expected to discuss extending the one-year tariff truce.
Israel, Lebanon resume talks amid IDF eviction orders and Hezbollah drone attacks
The IDF said several Hezbollah drones exploded near Israel's border with Lebanon. The military announced the death of its 19 soldier killed in Lebanon since March. Israeli fire has killed 2,896 in Lebanon since March, the country's Health Ministry said
5 takeaways from Trump’s trip to China
The most important foreign trip of President Trump’s second term to date concluded on Friday as he flew back to Washington from China. Trump had been met with great pageantry as he arrived for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the warmth of the welcome was
The world's largest lake is disappearing – and it's taking ecosystems and livelihoods with it
Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.
The Strokes Announce Nick Valensi Hiatus, Bring New Single And Lasers To Colbert
We're one Stroke down. As New York rockers the Strokes prepare to release their new album Reality Awaits and to head out on a huge tour , longtime rhythm guitarist Nick Valensi will take what the band calls a "temporary break." The Strokes mentioned Valensi's hiatus on their
Blood-Red Landscapes by Andrew McIntosh Conjure the Terrifying Unknown
Typically gravitating toward dreamy palettes of soft blues, grays, and oranges, Andrew McIntosh opts for a sanguine red. 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
Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?'
"The next day, I created a WoW character."
Sphere Abu Dhabi: The world’s most futuristic venue is heading to Yas Island
A large, shiny orb, prominent on Abu Dhabi’s desert skyline, is soon to become its next defining feature. Following the success of the original Sphere in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to build a similar entity, which will be the first of its kind in a venue outside of
Samsung executives make rare union visit as strike fears mount
The union has threatened an 18-day walkout beginning May 21 if its demands are not met.
US staff, press ditch Chinese credentials before departing Beijing
U.S. staff and the traveling press ditched of all materials handed out by the Chinese during President Trump’s trip to Beijing before departing on Air Force One on Friday. According to the White House press pool, U.S. staff took every item Chinese officials handed out,
Senate parliamentarian rules against some immigration enforcement funding
The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday ruled that several elements of the Republicans’ budget reconciliation package to provide $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding failed to comply with the Byrd Rule and could subject the entire package to a 60-vote threshold if left
Bong Joon Ho Says First Animated Movie ‘Ally’ Will ‘Unleash’ the ‘Control Freak in Me’ and Takes Blame for Any ‘Mickey 17’ Criticism: ‘S— on Me,’ Not the Studio
Seven years after he won the Palme d’Or with “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho is back in Cannes, this time with his first animated feature. “Ally,” in the works since 2019 and due for completion later this year, is set in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean, where a curious
India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit
NEW DELHI/DUBAI, May 15 - India and the United Arab Emirates agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday, the Indian foreign ministry said, as they seek to deepen ties amid the Iran war.
Patrolling males and waiting females—observing reproductive behavior of black sea bream in the wild
Ultrasonic tracking in Hiroshima Bay shows that male and female black sea bream move differently during the spawning season, offering a novel discovery into the reproductive behavior of a broadcast-spawning sparid fish in the wild.
Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland to Play Animated Viking in Film Debut (Exclusive)
In a bit of on-the-nose casting, the Manchester City striker will voice a Viking warrior in 'Viqueens,' the upcoming animated epic from Norwegian director Harald Zwart.
Why brutalist architecture is the latest travel trend taking over social media
The controversial style is best explored on a walking tour in Skopje in North Macedonia, but there are plenty of other cities where you can embrace the trend.
Food Network taps Terry Crews for new competition series ‘100 Cooks’
Cooks from “all walks of life,” including stay-at-home parents, attorneys and firefighters, will go head-to-head for the prize.
Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon
The US leader said Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump Discloses at Least $220 Million in Q1 Financial Transactions, Including Purchases of Paramount, WBD, Netflix, Disney and Comcast Securities
President Donald Trump disclosed thousands of financial transactions for the first quarter of 2026 with a total value of at least $220 million (and as much as $750 million), including those involving securities from major media and tech companies. The reports, released May 14,
