Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.
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How ‘Meet the Press,’ TV’s Longest-Running Program, Continues to Take the Nation’s Political Pulse
When Kristen Welker was named host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” in 2023, she went back and re-watched pivotal episodes and interviews conducted by the show’s legendary moderator Tim Russert. Russert, who died in 2008, reinvented “Meet the Press” in 1991 when he moved away from the
Eclipse: how to know if your eyes are damaged and the warning symptoms
Dryness or a gritty feeling after the eclipse is usually temporary, but a central blind spot may mean retinal damage. An expert explains the warning signs and when to see a specialist.
'X-Men '97' Season 2 Ending Explained: the Cast Break Down 4 Crucial Moments
Ross Marquand (Professor X, Apocalypse), Lenore Zann (Rogue), and Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler) weigh in on the impact of X-Men '97 season 2's finale
Californians are twice as likely as Louisianans to be childfree—but demographics tell more of the story
Across the United States, the number of people who do not have and do not want to have children is growing. While they are twice as likely to live in California as Louisiana, individual demographic characteristics are the strongest predictors of who is childfree, according to a
What if there's a star inside a black hole?
There is a question that often comes up at every public talk I do, and I have never had a good answer to it—well, not an entirely confident one. What's inside a black hole? The textbook reply is a singularity. Cross the event horizon, and everything falls inward to a point of
Rangers and scientists map vulnerable reefs in the remote Groote Archipelago
For thousands of years, the Anindilyakwa people have lived in deep connection with the waters surrounding Groote Eylandt, a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
‘The Lowdown’ Sets Season 2 Release Date at FX, Hulu
FX has set the Season 2 release date for “The Lowdown.” The acclaimed drama series will return on Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu, airing on Disney+ internationally. New episodes will then drop weekly. Ethan Hawke returns for the second season as Tulsa
Ryan Murphy on His Three-Season ‘Shards’ Plan, What Past Seasons Will Pop Up in ‘AHS13’ and His Powerful Connection to Norman Lear
Ryan Murphy knows one thing for certain: 1981 was the year that made him. He was 16, growing up in a Catholic family but getting his first taste of freedom. That included television. It was only a few years earlier that his mother had even let him watch it for the first time,
Is It Better to Have a Lot of Casual Friends or a Few Close Ones?
Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships. The post Is It Better to Have a Lot of Casual Friends or a Few Close Ones? appeared
A vest tested on the Artemis I mission blocked some radiation exposure
A 26-kilogram plastic garment, flown on a model human torso on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, may one day protect astronauts from solar storms.
Famous NYC pizza chain’s unique method to recreating local flavor anywhere in North America
Prince St. Pizza has built a cult following that includes some of Hollywood’s biggest names, but the company says the key to taking its New York slices nationwide is staying true to the original.
Hannah Cole – “Mechanical Bull”
Last month, Nashville's Hannah Cole announced her debut album Switchbacks and unleashed the gritty lead single " MMA ." Now, she's sharing the grungy, frustrated anthem "Mechanical Bull." The post Hannah Cole – “Mechanical Bull” appeared first on Stereogum .
What Is Jeanine Pirro Going to Do to Try to Save Her Job?
After a tense month in which she drew the ire of President Trump, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has called a special grand jury to Washington, D.C. A special grand jury is a judicial body made up of 23 American citizens that exists to conduct large,
Death Cab for Cutie’s Tiny Desk Concert
Death Cab for Cutie rolled into the NPR offices for a Tiny Desk Concert , which featured two new songs from their current album and some oldies: Title and Registration and Soul Meets Body. Gibbard noted: I’m starting to realize that some of our earlier records came out a
Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
Looking to get your hands on the latest Pixel devices? After weeks of leaks and rumors, Google has officially announced its next generation of Pixel phones and watches. The base Pixel 11 starts at $899, the Pro and Pro XL are $1,099 and $1,299 respectively, and the Pro Fold
Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto an unmarked government jet during a trip to Turkey last month, a person briefed on
Hybrid bioprinter creates capillary networks narrower than 10 micrometers
More than 100,000 people are awaiting an organ transplant in the United States, with a new candidate added to the list every 10 minutes. Even if the transplant is carried out successfully, recipients must take immunosuppressive medications, elevating their risk of broader
Q&A: Deploying AI to create proteins never before seen in nature
The decades-old scientific quest to create brand-new proteins has been turbocharged in the era of artificial intelligence.
Mal Not Bad – “DHF”
In June, LA's Mal Not Bad announced their sophomore LP Sophomore , slated for September. It looks like it's been pushed to early 2027, but we're getting another preview today with the new single "DHF" and a music video that involves a dance choreography in a church. The post
East Africa: Flashpoint - Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa's Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point
[Reporter] The geopolitical matrix of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a profound and unpredictable realignment. Caught in a volatile web of historical animosities, maritime rivalries, and shifting power balances, the region has reached a deeply troubling crossroads. Key state
Fetterman says he won't campaign against McCormick
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) said he would not campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) in 2030 if the Republican chooses to run for a second term. In remarks made to the Washington Examiner, Fetterman was asked whether he would support or oppose McCormick’s potential
Aaron Sorkin Says Facebook Is “Completely Out of Control,” Knowingly Pumped “Rage Bait”
'The Social Reckoning' writer-director on how "dangerous" the social media platform has become.
SpaceX short sellers are running out of bullets as stock rebounds more than 30% off low
Short interest in SpaceX fell to about 11% of the company's publicly traded shares Wednesday, down sharply from a peak of 34% last week, according to S3.
Dimension 20 Returns on Dropout: Here's A First Look at Its Twisted Take on Toy Story
Dimension 20's next season is set to premiere in September on Dropout. It finds the Intrepid Heroes returning as toys fighting a rebellion.
Patrick Ness to Adapt ‘Dallergut Dream Department Store’ Novel For Disney Live Action
The ‘A Monster Calls’ writer will bring Korean author Miye Lee’s bestselling book to the big screen, with the film set in a magical world.
Twitch streamers can now opt out from training Amazon’s AI
Twitch users can now opt out of allowing their content to be used to train Amazon's generative AI models. Opting out means that "your streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, and pictures and text on your channel" won't be used in "future training" of an Amazon AI model "whose
Anthropic adding watermarks to AI-generated content to comply with EU law
The AI giant linked the move to the European Union AI Act’s transparency code, which took effect on Aug. 2.
Stunning Wisconsin Outcome Hands Dems a Surprise Weapon Against MAGA
Ben Wikler, who heroically rebuilt the Wisconsin Democratic Party as its chair from 2019 to 2025, is fond of describing our election system as akin to an “electric grid.” The idea is that local elections are interconnected in obscure ways. Just as losing one substation can
