Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘lawfare’ fund is making Republicans nervous
Even Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was “not a big fan” of the new “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
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‘Adolescence’ Director Philip Barantini Teams With Netflix for Remake of Steve McQueen Classic ‘The Getaway’ (Exclusive)
Peter Craig will pen the script for the action crime thriller.
Colombian Folk Music Icon Totó La Momposina Dead at 85
The renowned "Queen of Cumbia" died amid ongoing medical complications
How traffic makes cities warmer
More than half the world's population now lives in cities that are often much hotter than their rural surroundings. Roads, buildings and paved surfaces absorb and store heat during the day, then release it slowly after sunset. This is known as the urban heat island effect.
Visualizing sound: Scientists reveal hidden behaviors of sound waves
An international team of scientists has developed a new analysis of how sound waves behave, revealing surprising effects that have largely been overlooked for decades. In the new paper in Scientific Reports, which was led by researchers from City St George's, University of
Airbus seeks to cut peripheral expenses due to Mideast war
European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP. "We are asking for your support in adopting several cost containment measures to help our
‘Awards Chatter’ in Cannes: Sandra Hüller on Her Incomparable 2026 With ‘Fatherland,’ ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Rose’ and Still-to-Come ‘Digger’
The 'Anatomy of a Fall' Oscar nominee says her Tom Cruise collab, which she has already screened, "impresses me beyond anything I’ve ever seen," and of her Paweł Pawlikowski-directed Cannes competition project, "I think I learned the most, of every film, on this one."
Active and passive membrane exchange reshape how cell surface clusters grow, study finds
Cellular membranes not only constitute a barrier, but they also accommodate a plethora of different molecules for sensing and ensuring cellular function. These molecules often cluster together, forming condensates embedded in the membrane. A team of physicists from MPI-DS
Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Pedro Almodovar received a warm 6.5-minute standing ovation at the international premiere of “Bitter Christmas.” While the ovations weren’t close to the Venice applause for his “The Room Next Door,” which lasted a huge 17 minutes, the Cannes crowd was extremely appreciative.
Human cells can exchange genomic DNA that alters cell behavior
Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered that large pieces of DNA can transfer directly between human cells, and the DNA can persist and change how the recipient cell functions. The findings, published in Cell,
Who moves away when climate change hits? The hidden household politics of migration
Many people are migrating within countries across South Asia to cope with extreme weather. In Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, people often move from rural homes to urban metropolises when their homes and livelihoods become damaged or threatened by cyclones and storms,
Album Of The Week: Lowertown Ugly Duckling Union
As legend has it, Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg met in high school math class, where Weinberg would sneak glances at Osby’s laptop to see what music she was bumping. After bonding over indie acts like the Microphones and Alex G, the duo formed Lowertown in Atlanta in 2018.
Emily Henry Responds to ‘Beach Read’ Casting Backlash: “Trust the Vision”
While appearing on ‘Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,’ the bestselling author reflected on the casting of her 2020 romance novel's upcoming film adaptation starring Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
God of War Faye spinoff could answer a major mystery
The rumored God of War spinoff starring Faye could answer the "Who blew the horn" question if one fan theory is correct.
Imax Near to Replacing ‘Narnia’ in Exclusive Thanksgiving 2026 Release Slot
But CEO Rich Gelfond was tightlipped Wednesday on which event movie will get a holiday period run this year after Greta Gerwig’s Netflix blockbuster moved to a Feb. 12, 2027, release date.
Senate Democrats call for White House election security czar's removal
A group of Democratic senators are demanding that the White House fire its election security director, citing the time constraints of his temporary appointment to this role. “The public record is clear that Mr. Kurt Olsen’s service as a special government employee (SGE) … has
‘Fallout’ Mounts Emmy Push for Season 2 With Aaron Moten Moving to Lead Among the 37 Submissions Across 25 Categories (EXCLUSIVE)
“War never changes” is the defining line of the “Fallout” franchise. Amazon is hoping that’s also true for the Emmys. Amazon is aiming higher for the second season of “Fallout,” revealing exclusively to Variety an expansive Emmy Awards submission strategy headlined by Aaron
The Chicks’ Natalie Maines Slams ‘Fugly Slut’ Donald Trump After Creation of Slush Fund for Allies
The musician slammed the president for "using your gas money to pay the insurrectionists," in an ostensible reference to the new billion dollar fund for "victims of lawfare and weaponization"
Wall Street regulator sues to block Minnesota’s first-in-nation ban on prediction markets
The CFTC filed the lawsuit a day after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a measure that starting on Aug. 1 would make it a crime to operate, host or promote a prediction market in the state.
Lindsey Buckingham’s Alleged Stalker Appears in Court After Pleading Not Guilty
Michelle Dick is charged with a bizarre March 25 battery of the Fleetwood Mac guitarist and other alleged crimes
Anthropic hires OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy as its momentum continues to surge
Andrej Karpathy, an OpenAI co-founder and former director of AI at Elon Musk’s Tesla, has joined Anthropic – adding to the artificial intelligence startup’s surging momentum.
Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro Are Acquiring Minority Stakes in NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders
Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro, top execs at WME and TKO Group, are buying small ownership stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders. A spokesperson for Emanuel and Shapiro confirmed that the sports and entertainment executives will take individual, personal stakes in the Raiders. The
Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal. Vance's comments came hours after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of ordering fresh
New shell helps gold nanoparticles keep shape under laser heat longer
Gold nanoparticles, which are about one-thousandth the width of a human hair, can convert light they receive from a laser into heat. This capacity, known in medicine as photothermal therapy, is effective at destroying cancer cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.
How a super El Niño could trigger global famine
Extreme heat and drought could damage harvests and worsen global food insecurity this summer.
‘Creed’ Spinoff Series ‘Delphi’ Sets Main Cast, Including Wood Harris, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo
“Delphi,” Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “Creed” spinoff series, has set its main cast. The show was originally announced in May 2025. Per the official logline, the show “follows a group of gifted young boxers in an elite academy fighting to achieve their dreams and reach the
SpaceX punts Starship V3 launch to May 21 as investigation opens into Starbase worker’s death
SpaceX is now targeting the evening of May 21 to launch the latest and largest version of its Starship megarocket for the first time
Kevin Hart Roast Hits 13.5 Million Viewers in One Week on Netflix, Down Slightly From Tom Brady Roast
“The Roast of Kevin Hart” hit 13.5 million views on Netflix during the May 11-17 viewing window, making it the streamer’s most-watched TV title of the week. The roast, which was livestreamed during the third-ever Netflix Is a Joke Festival, reached a slightly smaller audience
The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. Denies He’s Pretending To Like The Band’s New Album
Reality Awaits , the first new album from the Strokes in six years, is due out next month. Early singles " Going Shopping " and " Falling Out Of Love " have set off fiery debates within the fan base, partially because of Julian Casablancas' choice to sing through Auto-Tune. I
Bloodbath brews at NPR due to federal funding cut — as 300 buyouts offered
NPR management expects only about 30 employees to accept the buyouts voluntarily, meaning layoffs could follow if too few workers opt in.
Jahmiel Jackson, 24, seeks to shake up Philly politics with independent run for Congress
ATLANTA — Jahmiel Jackson, one of the youngest congressional candidates in the country, is looking to reshape politics during the 2026 midterm cycle. While he started out in the race as a Democrat, he recently announced he's running as an Independent, having left the Democratic
Moses Sumney Announces IS GOD IS Soundtrack Out Friday: Hear “Sins Of The Father” (Feat. Kara Jackson)
Aleshea Harris initially wrote IS GOD IS as a stage play that premiered in 2018. Since then, it’s been adapted into her feature directorial debut, which premiered last Friday. Meanwhile, art-pop artist Moses Sumney dabbled in acting, playing supporting roles in projects like Ti
Africa: Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Africa: WAEMU Treasuries Raise Cfa 92 Billion in Liquid Market
[Daba Finance] The WAEMU public securities market recorded strong demand in the week of May 12 to May 15, with 3 member states raising CFA92 billion against an initial target of CFA85 billion.
Rick and Morty movie officially confirmed by Dan Harmon with the best possible director
Dan Harmon confirmed that a Rick and Morty movie is officially in development, with longtime supervising director Jacob Hair attached to direct.
‘Find a Black Doctor’ directory sued for discriminating against physicians based on race
The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, targets the site and its founder, New York dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan.
Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models.
Trump brags his ballroom to be topped by ‘greatest drone empire’
With his approval ratings hitting a second-term low in recent polling, President Donald Trump decided on Tuesday to show off the progress being made on the luxury ballroom he’s building at the White House. While speaking with reporters outside the White House, Trump boasted
Africa: AFC Commits $100m to African Tech Venture Funds
[Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the pan-African development finance institution with over $19 billion in total assets, has committed $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers, the Lagos-based institution announced on May 18, 2026. The
Africa: WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda
[Daba Finance] The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, its highest alert level under global health rules.
The Painted Book Cover Is Back
The recent shift toward figuration on book covers may reflect a broader desire for physical presence — proof of the artist’s hand in the digital age.
What it’s like being stuck in a hantavirus quarantine for six weeks
Scientific American spoke to one of the people who are currently being monitored for possible hantavirus infection at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska
Fox One’s Streaming Surprise: Sports Fans Appear to Stay for Fox News
Jesse Watters isn’t known for his athletic prowess, but he may be a hit with streaming sports fans all the same. When Fox Corp. initially launched its new Fox One streaming service in the fall of last year, executives steeled themselves for a wave of sign-ups by cord-cutters
Harry Styles’ Tour Rep Responds to Fan Complaints About Poor Sightlines on ‘Together Together’ Tour: ‘Those Areas Are Being Reviewed Carefully and Adjusted Where Possible’
In response to multiple complaints online from Harry Styles fans who paid for special “VIP” floor tickets on the first two nights of the singer’s “Together Together” tour, but found their views obscured by the 10-feet-tall walkways circling the stadium’s floor that the singer
New chip offers way to make use of quantum system 'imperfections'
Quantum technologies promise powerful new kinds of computers, giving scientists new tools to mimic and explore nature at its tiniest scales. At those levels, everything in nature—from atoms and electrons to light itself—follows the strange rules of quantum mechanics. But the
Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
The Fortnite and Apple legal dispute is, somehow, still far from over.
Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here's what the science says
We often assume that how we respond to a rude comment says something stable about us: our personality, our culture, even the language we are speaking. If someone reacts calmly, we presume they are a patient person. If they snap back, we might assume they are short-tempered.
Imperfect polymer sequences still control protein function, revealing new design rules
What happens when a scientific problem seems too complex to solve precisely, yet understanding it could reshape how researchers design new materials and medicines? For decades, much of the polymer science community has relied on a "good enough" approach to a stubborn problem:
Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Sequel Will Shoot in 2027, Says Arnold Schwarzenegger
20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan.'