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$LIBRA case forensic report points to payments from Novelli to Milei since 2021, La Nación says
A forensic report added to the judicial case around the $LIBRA scandal contains references to payments that businessman Mauricio Novelli allegedly made to Javier Milei from 2021, when he was still a congressman, for classes and promotional work tied to N&W Profesional Traders,
The cactus on your desk is an evolution speed machine
The cactus on your windowsill may grow slowly, but new research shows that cacti are surprisingly fast at creating new species. Biologists have long thought that pollinators and specialized flowers drive the formation of new plant species. But scientists at the University of
Oscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022
The 98th annual Academy Awards drew 17.86 million viewers on ABC and Hulu, making it the least-watched Oscars telecast since 2022. The number is down 9 percent from last year’s show, which reached 19.69 million viewers. Sunday night’s broadcast, which was hosted by Conan
Major pizza franchisee owner files bankruptcy, leaving SoCal locations in limbo
Another one bites the dust. Domino’s, the nation’s largest pizza dining chain, joins the ranks of pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy, leaving many SoCal locations in major limbo. San Diego’s North County Pizza Inc. has reported liabilities between $1
AI model predicts chemical effects on gene expression, speeding drug discovery
Inside a diseased cell, the genes are in chaos. Some are receiving signals to overproduce a protein. Others are reducing activity to abnormal levels. Up is down and down is up. The right molecule could restore order, reversing dysregulation in specific genes. But finding the
Why models and longitudinal data on adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions must come together
An interdisciplinary team of authors from Canada, Austria, the U.S. and Germany has outlined how immuno-epidemiology and individual decision-making on non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) can be understood jointly in the future—and which data are still missing—in a
Why sweeping mines in the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t be easy
If the Iranians are successful in mining the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences for the world economy – very much including the price of fertilizer and diesel for US farmers – will be horrific. The US will have to do something about this. The question is: What? Having spent a
Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing Colombian territory, deepening rift with Noboa
The crisis between Colombia and Ecuador escalated sharply on Tuesday after Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country was being bombed from Ecuadorian territory, while his counterpart Daniel Noboa rejected the allegation and insisted military operations were taking
Office Dog – “Front Row Seat”
Auckland’s Office Dog formed in 2021. Made up of Kane Strang on vocals and guitar, Rassani Tolovaa on bass, and Mitchell Innes on drums, the indie rock band released their debut album Spiel in 2024. They’ve shared music since then, but today they’re here with “Front Row Seat,”
Australia shock jock Kyle Sandilands sacked and top-rating show cancelled
It comes after an on-air spat between Sandilands and his co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson a month ago.
Nest-building birds help disperse cotton further than wind, study suggests
Birds play a larger role in the dispersal of wild cotton than previously assumed. This is shown by a study in the journal Oikos, carried out in southern Africa. Researchers discovered that birds actively collect wild cotton as nesting material and in doing so move seeds over
Arc Raiders Studio Parts Ways With Cofounder Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations It Was Unable To Substantiate
Robert Runesson was a longtime veteran of DICE before starting Embark Studios
Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant
March 17 (Reuters) - Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, condemned a strike on the territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday and called for de-escalation around the facility. "We categorically condemn what has occurred and call on all sides in
Iran confirms Ali Larijani's death: 'Martyred'
An Iranian news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed Tuesday that Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is dead, hours after Israel said he and another senior Iranian official were killed in overnight airstrikes
Mathematics Suggest That Fashion Is on a 20-Year Cycle
There’s a new reason to avoid cleaning out your closet The post Mathematics Suggest That Fashion Is on a 20-Year Cycle appeared first on Nautilus .
US counterterrorism chief resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday with immediate effect, saying he could not support Washington’s war against Iran in what became the first high-level public break inside Donald Trump’s national security apparatus since the
Bell-bottoms today, miniskirts tomorrow: Math reveals fashion's 20-year cycle
Fashion insiders and beauty magazines have long cited the "20-year-rule"—the idea that clothing trends often resurface every two decades. According to Northwestern University scientists, that observation isn't just anecdotal. It's a mathematical reality.
Ultrathin BiFeO₃ breaks the 30 nm limit, delivering fourfold stronger piezoelectricity
Piezoelectric materials, which convert mechanical stress into electricity and vice versa, are essential components in sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting devices. However, the best piezoelectric materials, such as lead zirconate titanate (PZT), are toxic because they
Diesel jumps past $5 per gallon
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Diesel jumps past $5 per gallon The national average price for diesel has exceeded $5 per gallon as the war in Iran strains oil supplies, according to AAA. © Jenny Kane, Associated Press Diesel, like gasoline,
Trump official who resigned over Iran war to speak at Catholic gala alongside fierce Israel critics
Joe Kent, the first senior U.S. to resign over the Iran war, claimed that Israel and its lobby deceived Trump into war
Some Canadians are willing to eat insect-based food, but conditions apply
Going to the grocery store these days can be a painful experience, with record-high price hikes biting into Canadian food budgets. However, as many societies around the world already know, a cheap, plentiful source of protein is literally at our feet: insects, especially
Past intensive whaling threatens the future of bowhead whales
A unique collection of prehistoric bowhead whale bones, dating back 11,000 years, reveals a previously untold story of the relative impacts of humans on nature. The time series of ancient fossils show that commercial hunting of bowhead whales, which spanned 400 years and ceased
Trump sharpens criticism of NATO after allies refuse to join Hormuz mission
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of NATO and other allies on Tuesday after most of them rejected his request to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway for Gulf energy exports. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin,
Missouri pastor suspended after church learns she managed Epstein's private island
A former Missouri pastor was suspended last week after it was discovered she worked for and managed the private island of late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a year.
Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.
Genetic analyses show that many sponge species in the Indo-Pacific are regionally unique
The Indo-Pacific is the largest marine biogeographical region on Earth and a global center of marine biodiversity. Nevertheless, there are gaps remaining in our understanding of the diversity, distribution, and endemism of many animal groups in this vast area, especially in
Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?
Germany has been hit particularly hard by rising petrol prices compared to the rest of the EU. A task force set up by the German government aims to counteract this while exposing the oil companies' profit scam.
Cinnabon Cuts Ties With ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Domestic Violence Investigation
Cinnabon has ended its partnership with “The Bachelorette” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” in light of allegations of domestic violence between reality star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. “Cinnabon has made the decision to terminate its
Magnitude 6 quake strikes eastern Cuba as island remained under nationwide blackout
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Cuba early on Tuesday while the island was still dealing with a nationwide blackout caused hours earlier by the collapse of the power grid. The quake was recorded by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre at a depth of about 15
Judge orders Texas voucher program deadline extended amid controversy over exclusion of Islamic schools
U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett ruled Tuesday that Texas must extend its deadline for private schools to apply for the state’s voucher program after a lawsuit alleged Islamic schools have been excluded from the school choice initiative. The judge called it “troubling” that
Subnautica 2 set for early access release in May as Krafton signals surrender: 'We look forward to working with Ted Gill to support a smooth transition and work toward a successful launch'
A judge ruled yesterday that Krafton improperly fired Gill in 2025, and ordered that he be restored as CEO of Unknown Worlds.
“This is an interactive story about In Vitro...
“This is an interactive story about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) told from two perspectives: Parent and Child. Select one to continue.”
Factbox-Facts about deceased Iranian security chief Ali Larijani
March 17 (Reuters) - Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed at the age of 67 by a U.S.-Israeli air attack in Tehran, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said on Tuesday. Following are some facts about Larijani:
Crimson Desert release time in your time zone
Here's when the massive open-world game Crimson Desert releases in different time zones and when you can preload Pearl Abyss's new game.
Milei blasts Iran on anniversary of attack on Israeli embassy
Argentina's President Javier Milei on Tuesday slammed Iran and reiterated his support for the United States and Israel as he attended an event commemorating a deadly attack on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires some thirty years ago. The bombing on March 17, 1992 involved a
Statistics that tell the whole truth? It's as easy as ABC
It's said that statistics don't lie, but they often don't tell the whole truth, either. A Cornell statistics expert has come up with a method he believes can boost statistical power and significantly reduce bias—vital for research involving outcomes that differ by
What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide. Trillions are discarded every year in cities, parks, beaches, along railway tracks and roadside environments. Despite their small size, these remnants of smoked cigarettes represent a persistent form of pollution
High transport costs, slow hiring: Southeast Asia businesses brace for impact amid Middle East war
For sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and construction, where energy forms a bulk of operating expenditure, uncertainty can translate into tighter margins and more cautious expansion plans, say businesses and experts.
Commentary: Nepal’s next prime minister won big – it comes with bigger expectations
Balendra Shah swept Nepal’s post-uprising election as the outsider. Governing is an entirely different challenge, says Rishi Gupta from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
‘CBS Evening News’ Viewership Drops Below 4 Million After Tony Dokoupil’s Colorful Start
Suddenly, “CBS Evening News” is back where executives at the news division behind the show hoped never to return. Viewership for the program has once again dropped below 4 million, a critical demarcation point that previously spurred alarm at the Paramount Skydance news
Nano 3D metallic parts turn out to be surprisingly strong despite defects
Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions. The process can work with any metal or metal alloy and yields components of surprising strength despite having a porous and defect-ridden
Proof-of-concept quantum battery shows faster charging as it gets larger
Australian scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Similar to conventional batteries, this quantum version charges, stores and discharges energy—and is the first to do so.
Top Disney exec ‘miserable’ over reporting to No. 2 Dana Walden after major corporate reshuffle: sources
Disney's entertainment chairman Alan Bergman is "miserable" and "sad" after getting the news that he will report directly to his C-suite rival, Dana Walden, the Mouse House's new president and chief creative officer, insiders told The Post.
Music Industry Moves: Kane Brown Re-Ups With Sony Nashville, Bruno Mars Strikes Publishing Admin Deal With Avex
Sony Music Nashville and singer-songwriter Kane Brown are celebrating their 10 years together by renewing their vows: Brown has signed a new multi-album, worldwide deal with the label. To launch the new era, Brown just released a new track and music video, “Woman.” “I’m really
College Republicans Chapter Sues School for Right to Make Nazi Salute
The University of Florida kicked its College Republicans chapter off of campus over the weekend over a photo of a member performing a Nazi salute, and now the organization is suing the university. The UF College Republicans filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday, alleging that
How Leighton Meester, Adam Brody’s Date Nights Led Her to Star in Social-Stalking Comedy ‘Basic’
Ashley Park also stars in Chelsea Devantez's feature that debuted at SXSW and counts Marc Platt as a producer.
Joe Kent resignation over Iran war reveals an internal MAGA Trump division
Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over objections to the U.S. war in Iran is putting a spotlight on divisions in the GOP and President Trump’s MAGA coalition. Until Kent’s resignation on Tuesday, criticism of Trump’s foreign policy moves and
From dust to planets: Parabolic flight reveal a turbulent path
How does fine dust aggregate into building blocks that ultimately form entire planets like our Earth? A research team led by the University of Bern, with the participation of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS
Tennessee minors allege Grok generated sexual images of them
A lawsuit filed on Monday against Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI alleged that photographs of three Tennessee teenagers were used to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the Grok tool. The suit, filed in a California federal court, accuses xAI of