McConnell’s absence creates new farm bill roadblock
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman has said he’s hoping to mark up the bill before senators adjourn for their August recess.
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Roman telescope will spot distant black holes that shred stars
How do black holes at the centers of galaxies form and grow over time? To answer this question, scientists need to detect and study supermassive black holes at great distances that existed much earlier in the universe's history. New research suggests NASA's Nancy Grace Roman
New study analyzes how electronic trading is changing the retail investment market
The decades-long switch from human-centered to electronically-based trading has changed the way investors participate in and access financial markets. In a new article, researchers analyze how technology has shaped the retail investment market in the United States. While retail
Dear Passengers Is Peak On An Airplane And It Wants To Be Your Next Viral ‘Friendslop’ Obsession
The co-op game is coming to Steam later this year
Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report
Taco Bell is being eyed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report.
Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
Darline Graham is sworn in to her brother's Senate seat
Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled Graham could choose to stay on her brother’s committees after his sudden death.
Fox Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘The Floor,’ ‘Doc,’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and More
Fox has announced a slate of fall premiere dates for returning favorites, breakout hits, game shows and more. The season kicks off on Sept. 21 with “Celebrity Name That Tune,” anchored by host Jane Krakowski and new bandleader Robin Thicke. Scrub in the following day for the
All tower boss locations and best tower bosses order in Palworld
Palworld has eight tower bosses around the map. Our guide lists where to find each tower boss and what to expect from them.
The Incident at Galley House review: 2026's best murder mystery game
The Incident at Galley House turns a creepy text adventure game into a full-blown murder mystery that will stick in your brain.
MTG Star Trek set release date, Commander decks, mechanics, chase cards, and more
Here's everything we know about the upcoming Star Trek set in Magic: The Gathering, from chase cards and products to key mechanics.
Researchers suggest ways to improve US sentencing guidelines
The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines play a pivotal role in some of the federal government's most consequential drug policy decisions. Two recurring themes have been the balancing—or lack of balancing—between drug weight and the defendant's role in the drug distribution enterprise,
New atomic trap boosts quantum performance by using surface forces
Researchers at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin have developed a new method for trapping and controlling atoms near an ultrathin glass fiber. This has significantly improved the atoms' ability to store quantum information—an important step forward for future quantum technologies.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Debuts With 6.4 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Little House on the Prairie” was the No. 3 most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of July 6-12, reaching 6.4 million views in four days after its July 9 premiere. The Laura Ingalls Wilder adaptation came behind “I Will Find You,” the Harlan Coben series that led the
Trump Dismantled a Federal Climate Website. These Women...
Trump Dismantled a Federal Climate Website. These Women Rebuilt It. “It’s not a pretty picture for climate communication and climate journalism right now.” You can check out the new site at climate.us .
How Dinosaur Skeletons Became So Expensive
Today’s T. rex auction could be cause for concern The post How Dinosaur Skeletons Became So Expensive appeared first on Nautilus .
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced crosses 2 million in sales as studio strikes over proposed layoffs
Ubisoft sold over 2 million copies of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in 24 hours, all while its Barcelona studio striking over the proposed layoffs of 51 employees.
Phil Collins Looking Forward To Meeting Oasis At Rock Hall Induction After Noel Gallagher Called Him The Antichrist
Noel Gallagher has made many enemies over the years . One is Phil Collins, who he called "the antichrist of music" in the '90s. But the beefing musicians will be crossing paths at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction this fall, and Phil Collins is looking forward to
‘Big Brother 28’ Opens With 3.9 Million Viewers, Biggest Premiere Since 2021
“Big Brother” returned to CBS with its largest audience in five years on Thursday. The Season 28 premiere hit an average of 3.9 million viewers, the series’ largest opening audience since Season 23 in July of 2021, which reached 4.3 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that
Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sworn in
Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in as the newest U.S. senator Tuesday, succeeding her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). It’s the first time in Senate history that a sibling has been sworn in to replace a senator who died in office. Dressed in pale blue, Nordone
Federation Spain, Chile’s Alma Films Board Dominican Queer Period Horror ‘Echoes’ by Fantastic Lab Winner Kryzz Gautier
Spain’s Federation, Chile’s Alma Films and the Dominican Republic’s Larimar Films have boarded Kryzz Gautier’s “Echoes” ahead of the film’s presentation at the upcoming Costa Rica Media Market. The film, produced by Gautier’s Reclaimed Entertainment, will be predominantly shot
‘Backrooms’ Producer Chris Ferguson Signs First Look Deal With Warner Bros. Clockwork
The deal with the Vancouver-based producer and his Oddfellows banner also follows his work with Osgood Perkins on ‘Longlegs’ and ‘The Monkey.'
‘Backrooms’ Producer Chris Ferguson Signs First Look Deal With Warner Bros.
The deal with the Vancouver-based producer and his Oddfellows banner also follows his work with Osgood Perkins on ‘Longlegs’ and ‘The Monkey.'
Sen. Andy Kim floats tech-backed alternative to app store age checks
Draft text of the Digital Age Assurance Act mirrors a California law that has received widespread industry support.
House Republicans break floor logjam after weekslong standoff
Tuesday’s procedural vote sets up debate on State Department funding and other key bills.
'OC' actor Ben McKenzie urges Senate to vote down crypto bill
Actor Ben McKenzie, best known for his role on the TV drama "The OC," urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to vote against a cryptocurrency regulation bill over the lack of an ethics provision limiting President Trump’s involvement in the industry. McKenzie has become a key crypto
Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet—but they can only adapt so far
New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.
Lawmakers seek to counter China, Iran repression tactics on US soil
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill to increase penalties for foreign government agents who threaten people on U.S. soil, a move aimed at countering the rise of what officials call "transnational repression"
Senate Democrats demand Pentagon release findings on Iran school strike investigation
More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) are demanding the Trump administration reveal by next week the findings from a Pentagon probe into a Feb. 28 strike at a girls' school in Iran that killed 175 people, most of whom were children. “The
Why cyclosporiasis cases are likely way underreported
Thousands of cases have been confirmed across the U.S., but it's likely the true number of people who have fallen ill is even higher.
House GOP breaks weeks-long standoff between Republican leaders and hardliners
House Republicans on Tuesday broke a weeks-long impasse that had brought much of the chamber’s legislative business to a standstill, passing a rule that sets up floor debate and final votes on several measures. The 215-211 vote delivers a key win for Speaker Mike Johnson
Foreign Company at Center of Trade Dispute Paid Trump Millions
The main investor in a South Korean aluminum company facing an investigation by the Department of Commerce paid $2 million to President Trump’s holding company last year. Trump included the payment from Base Group in his financial disclosure form in late June, The New York
Missing GOP Rep. Comes Back to Learn Trump Threw Him Under the Bus
Representative Thomas Kean Jr.’s grand return to Capitol Hill has come fully loaded with a no-win dilemma. The New Jersey Republican inexplicably disappeared for several months, only to re-emerge on the House floor late last month, claiming that he had struggled with depression
Paramount confirms Mike Zaimont is employed by Avatar Legends dev
Zaimont 'holds a position as an individual developer' at Gameplay Group International. He was previously accused of sexual harassment during his time as CEO of Lab Zero Games.
FIFA unveils A-list performers for World Cup final closing ceremony
FIFA on Tuesday unveiled the six celebrities who will star at the closing ceremony of the men’s World Cup final on Sunday. Singers Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams, along with streamer IShowSpeed — whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr. — will deliver
Lakes that 'breathe' ancient carbon: A surprising find in the Congo Basin
In the heart of the Congo Basin's Cuvette Centrale, a large depression that hosts the world's largest tropical wetland complex, lie two vast, shallow blackwater lakes, Lake Tumba and Lake Mai Ndombe. Together, they are roughly the size of 420,000 football fields.
Human noise pushes Alaska predators toward night foraging, altering salmon nutrient pathways
The age-old question asks, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" While philosophers and scientists alike have pondered this question for centuries, the more relevant question for today's recreation and wildlife managers is: Does it
Trump drops Hormuz transit fee, opting for investment deals with Gulf states instead
The U.S. President said Gulf states offered 'billions and billions' in U.S. investments as an alternative, while fighting with Iran continued across the region
Former High Museum Executive Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
According to court filings, Brady Lum stole more than $600,000 from the Atlanta institution during his nearly seven-year tenure.
California enacts $3,500 rebates on some EVs
California will begin offering instant rebates of up to $3,500 to first-time electric vehicle (EV) buyers later this summer, replacing some of the incentives lost after the Trump administration phased out EV and clean energy tax credits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced bug is sinking ships in hilarious fashion
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players are encountering a hysterical bug that leaves their crew underwater.
A forgotten dungeon crawler from the Baldur's Gate era is coming to Steam and GOG for the first time ever
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor floundered when it was new, but I have to admit that I'm very interested in this re-release.
After ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns Musicals Are in Crisis: ‘Broadway Risks Rivaling Hollywood’s Empty Soundstages’
Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to the early closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” by arguing that Broadway musicals are in crisis. In a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, the composer warned that the high costs of mounting shows makes it hard for creators to earn a living and
'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to glacier peaks
When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths. The inch-long (2.5-centimeter-long) moths hatch on the Great Plains and fly en masse to escape the heat in the stony upper reaches
Composting and water cremation: How the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up
There's growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials and in making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people, it's about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally.
National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews
The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".
‘Stranger Things’ Gets $195 Assouline Photo Book Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Images From All Five Seasons
“Stranger Things” fans will soon be able to revisit a decade in Hawkins through a new luxury photo book from Assouline. Set for release in September, “Stranger Things” is a 392-page hardcover featuring film stills, behind-the-scenes photography, concept art and personal images
Honey bees' sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds
Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss of function as a side effect of the nurse bees' heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution. The new
PlayStation FlexStrike will no longer launch alongside Marvel Tokon
PlayStation indefinitely delayed the FlexStrike fight stick controller, which was supposed to launch alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls in August