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A climate resilience strategy to strengthen US seafood competitiveness
As the U.S. looks to expand domestic seafood production, a new University of Miami study argues that long-term competitiveness will depend on how well fisheries can withstand climate-driven disruptions. The study comes as NOAA advances new efforts to increase domestic seafood
Hydrothermal microbes shape seafloor minerals at newly found vents near Greek island
In August 2023, the German research vessel METEOR set sail on Expedition M192 to the Greek island of Milos with Dr. Solveig Bühring as chief scientist. The mission was to locate and investigate previously unknown hydrothermal systems. Now, three years later, a new study
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Policy Fragmentation, Dollar Dependence Stall Cross-Border Payments in Africa
[Premium Times] Many cross-border transactions still rely on the US dollar as an intermediary currency. At the same time, African currencies are often difficult to exchange directly, and few mechanisms exist for countries to settle payments with one another in local currencies.
Andrew Garfield Weighs in on Drama Surrounding OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’
"This business is in an interesting place," mused Garfield, who plays Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI film.
The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
The world's largest continent is becoming the center of the artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China.
An innocent man spent 18 months in prison because police misread his Skyrim user name
The error came to light while lawyers were working on his appeal.
I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
Lake ice loss could accelerate after winter temperatures cross critical thresholds
For lakes across the Northern Hemisphere, winter ice is more than a frozen surface. It is a seasonal regulator that shapes underwater ecosystems and energy balance. But as the planet warms, this frozen season is disappearing faster than expected.
Expressway restoration may speed regional economic recovery after disasters
A research team has, for the first time, demonstrated the crucial role that restoring transportation networks (such as roads and railways) plays in rebuilding regional economies and helping residents recover their livelihoods after a major disaster. The study was published in
Hololive vtuber says new rhythm game on Steam is surprisingly true to their personas for a reason: 'We had tons of involvement with the script and dialogue'
Hololive vtuber Shiori Novella says she had a lot of input on Hololive Dreams.
Obama offers his summer reading suggestions
Former President Obama unveiled his summer reading list Wednesday, featuring 11 books with genres ranging from history to fiction. “It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!” the former
AMC Theatres Chief Adam Aron Pushes for Paramount Warner Bros. Merger, Says ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to State AG’s Blocking Deal
Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback. Think “Rocky,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Natural.” A much-maligned or doubted hero rises and triumphs against all the odds. Goosebumps, every time. The comeback saga rings ever so
India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks
Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.
Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Will ‘Return To Growth’ This Fiscal Year
He did not specify what that means
More now say AI does more harm than good: Survey
More Americans now believe AI does more harm than good as concerns grow over the technology’s long-term impact, according to a recent survey. A Bentley University-Gallup survey released Tuesday showed 39 percent of respondents said they believe AI does more harm than good,
Andrew Garfield on Amazon Dropping ‘Artificial’ and Wanting to Meet Sam Altman (EXCLUSIVE)
“Artificial” star Andrew Garfield is weighing on Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to drop the Luca Guadagnino-directed film about Sam Altman and OpenAI. “I was and I wasn’t [surprised],” the Oscar winner told me Wednesday while promoting his new movie “The Magic Faraway Tree.” “I
Meta shares tumble 10% as Mark Zuckerberg’s AI spending spree stuns Wall Street
Meta currently has 32 data centers across the globe in operation or under construction, with 28 of them in the US.
One of industry's toughest lignin byproducts could become feedstock for valuable chemicals
The pulp and paper industry, which manufactures everything from tissue paper to cardboard, also generates a significant yet often overlooked byproduct—a complex polymer called lignin. Around 100 million tons of lignin are produced each year. Despite being the largest natural
Invasive species emerge as a driver of human displacement, new research shows
Invasive alien species are driving human displacement, according to a new research paper published this month in Frontiers. In Kenya, Opuntia stricta has displaced pastoralist communities, while the invasive little fire ant has led to farm abandonment in New Caledonia, the
Ian McKellen Discovered Anthony Mackie Is the New Captain America on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set and Told Him: ‘You Deserve That’
Anthony Mackie recently told IMDb (via The Independent) about Ian McKellen’s wholesome reaction when he told him on the “Avengers: Doomsday” set that he was playing Captain America. “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s
Trump says he 'respects' Biden's pardon of Fauci
President Trump said Wednesday he respects former President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, after the retired health official invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. “The most powerful thing a president has, they
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year
Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches this year. "Copilot is
Synthwave Trio Gunship Releases Corin Hardy-Directed Video for Their Cover of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Gunship is back with a spooky new music video. The trio’s visual is for their cover of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Time After Time,” which is featured on the soundtrack of Corin Hardy’s recent horror film “Whistle.” Hardy also directs the music video, which consists of previously
Keeping stem cells in check: A new mechanism by which cell junction proteins regulate tissue homeostasis
In many animal tissues, stem cells continually divide to create new cells that replace old or damaged ones. However, this capacity requires strict regulation, as uncontrolled stem cell proliferation can disrupt tissue homeostasis and contribute to tumorigenesis.
Most complete skeleton of 30 million-year-old dog discovered
For decades, a 30 million-year-old fossil sat entombed in rock in an Oregon museum collection. When it was first found, paleontologists thought it might be an early relative of sheep, camels and pigs, whose fossilized skeletons are, in the researchers' view, abundant.
Meghan Markle and Director Alysa Nahmias On Why ‘Cookie Queens’ Is About More Than Girl Scout Cookies
Markle, an executive producer on the documentary, joined Nahmias to discuss their new movie at a L.A. screening on Tuesday.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan blows up pause in fighting
Iran’s surprise attack on U.S. forces in Jordan is threatening to blow up the temporary pause in fighting between the two sides. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan on Tuesday evening, before the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
Mythos uncovers crypto weaknesses that went unknown for years
Separating the chaff from the wheat in Anthropic results is hard. We take a stab anyway.
Hims & Hers sent users’ health data to social media giants despite promising privacy, bombshell FTC lawsuit claims
Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the news and was trading down around 12%.
What’s Coming to Tubi in August 2026
Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout August. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse
The 'most transparent' Pentagon ever draws curtain tighter around Iran war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story The 'most transparent' Pentagon ever draws curtain tighter around Iran war The Pentagon is drawing wide-ranging scrutiny over its increasing opacity
St. Vincent Gets Her Phil: Annie Clark on Reimagining Her Catalog for a Full Orchestral Tour, Climaxing at the Hollywood Bowl
St. Vincent’s music goes beyond the merely dramatic, at times; it can be harrowing, if not soul-shaking, in its most intimate and passionate moments. So it’s not completely surprising that Annie Clark, the woman behind the nom de plume, would be interested in enhancing that
'What is it?' We snooped around in our favorite gaming characters' inventories: can you identify the weird stuff they're carrying?
Like r/whatisit, but for games. See?
What sheep's teeth can tell us about life in a medieval Kazakhstan town
You might not often think about the molars of livestock, but everything from the grass they eat to the water they drink can tell a story about how people lived centuries ago. An international collaboration led by University of Michigan researchers examined herd management in
Carrion emerges as a key force shaping ecosystems, disease and human evolution
What happens after death? An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR), involving Ana Mateos and Jesús Rodríguez, researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), argues that this question, long overlooked by ecology, can
New party Wawasan wants to offer ‘something fresh’ in Malaysian politics, but Bersatu shadow looms
The new party’s secretary-general Saifuddin Abdullah tells CNA it wants to offer a more moderate and inclusive brand of politics, but analysts argue it must first prove its relevance, starting with the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state polls.
Mothers and Fathers Experience Dramatically Different Health Consequences
Recent study explores the gender gap in parental health The post Mothers and Fathers Experience Dramatically Different Health Consequences appeared first on Nautilus .
Escalating US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil prices up as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate Oil prices were higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate. © Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press As of late Wednesday afternoon, international benchmark Brent
John Leguizamo Says ‘Ice Age’ Money ‘Paid for My Kids’ to Go to College and ‘Got Me a Second and Third Home’
John Leguizamo has been voicing Sid the sloth since the “Ice Age” franchise launched in 2002, and the blockbuster success of the animated franchise is what allowed Leguizamo to put his kids through college. The actor told “Entertainment Tonight” on his press tour for “The
Taylor Sheridan, 101 Studios Pick Up Two Movie Scripts from ‘Brutalist’ Producer Andrew Lauren
The project, titled 'Visalia' and 'Capture the Flag,' were at one point written by Sheridan.
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a high-level vision of how the company is thinking about personal
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say
RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being
Here are the last times the Dow dropped by 1,000 points and what happened next
After the Dow falls by 1,000 points, the index typically is weak in the week that follows. The average then posts gains in the next month and three months.