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Samuel Pepys censored his links to slavery, new study reveals
The fact that Samuel Pepys owned at least two enslaved people in 17th-century London is no secret. In some of his personal letters he was unashamedly open about this. In September 1688, he told a ship's captain that neither "whipping or fetters" had reformed a "mischievous"
‘Shadow Transit’ FilMart Success Paves Way for Act3 and BlackOps Studios Asia Co-Production ‘A Thread of Steel’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong-based Act3 and Manila-based BlackOps Studios Asia have unveiled “A Thread of Steel,” a historical action drama, as the first major co-production under a newly formalized partnership, with Qymira set to star and director Pedring Lopez attached to helm. The deal came
‘Oldboy’ Scribe’s Disney+ Crime Thriller ‘Gold Land’ Sets April Premiere
Disney+ has set an April 29 premiere for “Gold Land,” a Korean crime thriller marking the streaming debut of “Oldboy” screenwriter Hwang Jo-yoon. Hwang Jo-yoon (“Oldboy,” “Memoir of a Murderer”) wrote the thriller about a woman whose relationship with a pilot leads her into
Horizon Chase Turbo, a great arcade racer with no online functionality or licensed vehicles, is being delisted in June
The Brazilian studio behind it, formerly known as Aquiris, is owned by Epic Games.
Silicon nanospheres boost WS₂ second-harmonic generation 40-fold while preserving polarization
A research team has demonstrated that silicon nanospheres can strongly enhance second-harmonic generation (SHG) from an atomically thin semiconductor while preserving the circular polarization information tied to its valley degree of freedom. The study, published in Nano
If using ChatGPT is cheating, what about ghostwriting? The old debate behind a new panic
In February 2023, a little more than a year after the launch of ChatGPT, Vanderbilt University sent an email to its student body in the wake of a fatal campus shooting at Michigan State.
Former AFL player becomes first to come out as gay
Ryswyk, who played one game for the Brisbane Lions in 2005, shared the news on a radio interview.
Sublime Announce First New Album In 30 Years Until The Sun Explodes
It’s been a couple years since the late Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob officially joined the band. They released “Feel Like That,” which was based on an old Bradley Nowell recording. Last year, they shared “Ensenada,” their first original single with Jakob as the frontman. Now,
Gardening as Resistance: Notes on Building Paradise
"Can you plant a garden to stop a war? It depends how you think about time. It depends what you think a seed does, if it’s tossed into fertile soil."
JB food guide: Hossan Leong takes us to his fave spots for zi char classics – and modern Indonesian surprises
In this new Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan and JB resident Hossan Leong discover Taman Pelangi’s best eats – Jombali Village and Restoran Ah Kaw – on this cross-border food trip.
‘Hamilton’ Actor Andrew Chappelle Makes Directorial Debut With Queer Erotic Short Starring Tony Nominee James Cusati-Moyer (EXCLUSIVE)
“Hamilton” actor Andrew Chappelle will make his directorial debut with “I’m Gonna Kill You,” a queer erotic short starring Tony nominee James Cusati-Moyer. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo (“Hamilton”), Johnny Sibilly (“Hacks”), Michael Graceffa (“Fantasmas,” “Death Becomes
Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown
Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers strain security operations and drive long lines at major hubs. Call-out rates for TSA officers have surged nationwide
Seismic activity in California varies with the seasons
Earthquakes occur when the tectonic plates of the Earth's crust shift, jolting past each other in a release of built-up tension. However, other natural forces can also influence seismic activity: Hydrological dynamics, like changes in groundwater and snowpacks, in particular,
Saudi angle as new clues suggest why Trump took secret documents
Democrats on the US House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday demanded that President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice “stop the cover-up” of former special counsel Jack Smith’s full investigation into Trump’s retention of classified documents following his first term, after
FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over NDA from 2020 Sexual Battery Settlement
Tahliah Barnett, better known as FKA twigs, is suing Shia LaBeouf over an “unlawful” NDA included in the settlement that resulted from the Grammy winner’s 2020 sexual battery lawsuit against the “Transformers” star. In the lawsuit, obtained by Variety, lawyers for Barnett state
AI tool predicts wildfire danger faster than current systems
A wildfire forecasting system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect dangerous fire conditions earlier and reduce the cost of wildfire response, according to new research from Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, University of Canterbury (UC). The work is published in
Women Are Being Abandoned by Their Partners on Hiking Trails. What’s Behind ‘Alpine Divorce’?
"As stories of men leaving their dates in ‘sketchy situations’ go viral, experts say these incidents could stem from big egos and poor communication."
California sues over Trump administration bid to restart offshore oil operation
California on Monday sued the Trump administration to block it from using a Cold War-era national emergency law ordering Sable Offshore to restart its offshore oil operation to link to refineries in the Golden State. Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) told reporters at a press
Airport wait times now at record-highs, TSA says: 'A dire situation'
TSA officials said Wednesday that airport wait times are now at all-time highs, and the agency may be forced to temporarily close some airports due to the partial government shutdown.
Advanced dating method reveals age of Pacific coral architecture
Application of an advanced dating technique establishes the first precise construction timeline for houses built out of coral in French Polynesia. The findings reveal previously hidden patterns of architectural development and cultural life in Pacific societies.
Suzuki Ryohei, Morita Misato to Return for Netflix’s ‘City Hunter 2’
Netflix has set “City Hunter 2,” a sequel to its 2024 live-action hit “City Hunter,” with a global premiere set for 2027. Suzuki Ryohei returns as protagonist Ryo Saeba, with Morita Misato reprising her role as partner Kaori Makimura. Kimura Fumino joins the cast as
Neurosis Know You’re Hurting. Their Stunning New Album Is a Life Preserver
An Undying Love for a Burning World , the band’s first album with new member Aaron Turner, is a reminder of how even the darkest music can be a guiding light
Netflix Sets ‘City Hunter 2’ in Japan, With Ryohei Suzuki Returning as Lead
The sequel to the streamer’s 2024 live-action adaptation is now shooting, with Misato Morita and Fumino Kimura also returning for the second feature treatment of one of Japan's most iconic manga franchises.
NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
FKA twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over NDA In Sexual Battery Settlement
Last year, FKA twigs and Shia LaBeouf settled the sexual battery lawsuit that had been going on since 2020. The settlement included a non-disclosure agreement, and months later the singer received an arbitration demand from the actor's legal team, claiming breach of contract
Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war Iran on Wednesday offered a counterproposal to end the war in the region after rejecting a ceasefire plan backed
FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over Alleged ‘Illegal’ NDA Tied to Their Settlement
Shia LaBeouf tried to seek "exorbitant monies" from the singer over a "benign" statement that the actor claimed was a violation of their 2025 settlement agreement, according to a new lawsuit
MrBeast’s Beast Industries Hires Hulu and Riot Games Alum Guade Lydia Paez as Communications Chief
Gaude Lydia Paez, a PR veteran of Hulu, Riot Games and Fox Broadcasting, has joined Beast Industries, the company founded by YouTube star and entrepreneur Jimmy Donaldson, as chief communications officer. Paez was most recently SVP of global communications and corporate affairs
MrBeast’s Beast Industries Hires Hulu and Riot Games Alum Gaude Lydia Paez as Communications Chief
Gaude Lydia Paez, a PR veteran of Hulu, Riot Games and Fox Broadcasting, has joined Beast Industries, the company founded by YouTube star and entrepreneur Jimmy Donaldson, as chief communications officer. Paez was most recently SVP of global communications and corporate affairs
'Cool' detectors cut neutrino mass upper limit by an order of magnitude
Their mass is extremely low, but how light are neutrinos really? A collaboration comprising German and international research groups has optimized its experiments to determine the mass of these "ghost particles." In doing so, they succeeded in further adjusting downward the
Tourism work builds 100 transferable skills, study shows
People working in tourism and hospitality develop more than 100 transferable skills—from empathy and resilience to problem-solving and communication—that are in demand across every sector of the economy, according to research from the University of Surrey that has already
The Memo: Iran strikes defiant note, blocking Trump’s off-ramp for now
Iranian leaders are striking a note of defiance about ending the war waged against them by the United States and Israel, complicating President Trump’s apparent search for an off-ramp. The message being sent from Tehran over the past 24 hours has been unyielding. An unnamed
A right-wing populist party made big poll gains - and it's shaking up Australian politics
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.
Conservatives shoot down Senate off-ramp on SAVE America Act
Conservatives in both chambers are sharply shooting down the idea of trying to advance key provisions of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act through the budget reconciliation process, arguing the strategy has little chance of succeeding. Senate
Watch live: Trump addresses House Republicans at annual NRCC dinner
President Trump on Wednesday evening will address House Republicans, supporters and donors at the annual National Republican Congressional Committee fundraising dinner. The event, held at Union Station in Washington, will give Trump another chance to sell his agenda ahead of
Keir Starmer allows UK military to board Russia's shadow fleet vessels
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will now allow his country’s military to board Russian “shadow fleet” ships, according to a Wednesday press release from his office. Starmer said the interdiction of the Russian shadow ships, part of a network of tankers with obscure
Mace slams Graham for supporting Iran war, labels him Washington’s ‘war machine’
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Wednesday railed against Republicans who are pushing escalation of the Iran war and reiterated her lack of support for boots on the ground. Her sentiments strongly oppose Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has urged President Trump to send Marines to
Webb and Hubble share the most comprehensive view of Saturn to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have teamed up to capture new views of Saturn, revealing the planet in strikingly different ways. Observing in complementary wavelengths of light, the two space observatories provide scientists with a richer, more
Meta, YouTube found liable in LA social media trial
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta, YouTube found liable in LA social media trial A California jury on Wednesday found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, determining the companies were negligent in their
China bars executives at Meta-owned AI company from leaving country
Manus’s CEO and chief scientist are facing scrutiny from Beijing over the company’s $2 billion sale to Meta.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fandom: Writing a New Movie, a ‘Hobbit’ Cameo, Speaking Elvish on ‘The Late Show’ and More
For most people, loving “The Lord of the Rings” means watching the extended editions every few years and maybe owning a copy of the books. For Stephen Colbert, it has meant something considerably more involved. Over the course of his career, first on “The Colbert Report” and
Doubts swirl around US plans for seized $15bn Prince Group crypto
The US Justice Department last October announced the largest asset seizure in American history: a cache of bitcoin then valued at $15 billion tied to the Cambodia-based Prince Group that prosecutors alleged oversaw an empire of human trafficking and industrial-scale scamming.
Microtubules discovered to play an active role in correctly distributing chromosomes during cell division
Microtubules, the dynamic filaments that form the cell's internal scaffolding, have long been viewed as mere passive structural supports. But a new study reveals they play a far more active signaling role. The findings, published in Science Advances, demonstrate that
Hooking big fish in warming oceans comes with a catch
When it comes to fishing, reeling in the biggest one is often the goal. But as it turns out, leaving the largest and oldest fish in the water can help entire fish populations cope better with ocean warming—and the benefits can last for generations.
Stardew Valley farmer takes advice from AI, ends up brewing 136 useless bottles of rice juice
"Don't listen to Google and mill your rice for vinegar."
Why no individual is like another when epigenetics come into play
Why do animals behave differently, and what are the consequences of this? A research team from the Collaborative Research Center NC³ at Bielefeld University and the University of Münster now provides a new explanation: epigenetic processes—chemical markings on DNA—may play a
How We Walk Might Reveal Our Risk of Death
Another good reminder to keep a pep in your step The post How We Walk Might Reveal Our Risk of Death appeared first on Nautilus .
As Trump sends more troops toward Iran, lawmakers want more answers
As President Trump sends more troops toward Iran, mobilizing the Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are unsatisfied with the amount of information provided in their briefings Wednesday, demanding the Pentagon be more forthcoming as the
Steve Carell Says Paul Rudd Warned Him ‘Don’t Audition’ for ‘The Office’ and ‘Our Pilot Was the Lowest-Testing Pilot in the History of NBC’
Steve Carell appeared on the latest episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and remembered how everyone warned him against starring as Michael Scott in NBC’s “The Office” given the acclaimed reputation of Ricky Gervais’ original version from the
