Mother jailed for life for killing five-year-old son to claim insurance payouts in Vietnam
She had fraudulently claimed more than $192,550) in life insurance payouts.
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Following its excellent Lord of the Rings cards, Magic: The Gathering's new Hobbit set is a bit of a second breakfast
It's nice to have, but it's more of the same.
Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'
A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.
Jon Bernthal’s 121 Minute 10/10 Neo-Western Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Hit
Jon Bernthal's standout supporting performance is drawing viewers back to an acclaimed 2015 crime thriller.
Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Thursday that she plans to intervene in the merger deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy which, if approved, would create the largest regulated electrical utility in the world. In an op-ed in the Washington Post,
AI for homework—parents more willing to pay subscriptions for their children as peer pressure rises
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child's ability to learn but also don't want them to be left behind if other young people are using AI.
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
‘Brady vs. Manning’: Documentary Film in the Works About NFL Rivalry (Exclusive)
Adapting Gary Myers' best-selling book, the project will examine Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's memorable match-ups that captivated football fans for years.
DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
The Justice Department (DOJ) concluded an investigation into Duke University School of Law, determining the school unlawfully discriminated against white and Asian applicants in admissions for three past incoming classes. In a findings letter released Thursday, the department’s
Bacterial enzyme switch could weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and other pathogens
If you ask Vijay Parashar, associate professor of medical and molecular sciences (MMSC) at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, human bodies are bags of bacteria. "It sounds gross, but not all bacteria are bad; most of them are good. The trouble starts when
LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI is still as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the
National Gallery studying Freedom 250 IndyCar vibrations' impact on art
The National Gallery is planning to study how the upcoming Freedom 250 GrandPrix will impact its art collection as IndyCar racecars will reach the speed of 185 mph near some of the District’s most historic artifacts. “In preparation for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the National
Europa or Frying Pan?
This image was tweeted out by the NASA Europa Mission account the other day: One of these images is of Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon, and the other eight are frying pans. Can you pick Europa out? Hint: frying pans tend not to have impact craters. Update: The photos of the
Africa: The LSF welcomes the Launch of the First African Government Bond (USD) ETF available in Europe
[The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility] The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF) is pleased to welcome the launch of the L&G LSF African Government Bond (USD) UCITS ETF, developed by Legal & General Asset Management (L&G), it is the first of its kind
Thune, Schumer wrestle over deal to fund government, start August recess
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) are working on a deal to fund the federal government and start the Senate’s August recess, but they face opposition from President Trump’s allies who want to rack up more GOP accomplishments.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
Resident Evil Meets Papers Please in a Wild New Xbox Game Pass Offering
Quarantine Zone combines the zombie-apocalypse vibes of The Last of Us with bureaucratic drudgery
An elegant modification doubles the range of low-noise 'white lasers' in a single fiber
Supercontinuum light sources—often called "white lasers" because they emit a broad, continuous rainbow of colors—are essential tools for everything from advanced medical imaging to environmental gas detection. However, researchers have historically faced a frustrating
Q&A: Mushroom behind 'tiny people' hallucinations identified
People in communities thousands of miles apart have described the same strange experience after eating a mysterious mushroom: vivid visions of tiny humans moving through and interacting with the physical world around them. Known as Lilliputian hallucinations—a reference to the
What’s next for Fauci?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story What’s next for Fauci? The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. © Natasha Kaiser The vote came after
How 'smart' hydrogel packaging tells you if your food is still fresh
The cuts of meat in a supermarket case can look perfectly fresh even as bacteria are already multiplying inside the package. Is there a way to know before you open it?
India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them
India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement
SUVA, Fiji, Aug 7 - Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China's July missile launch, with New Zealand pushing for a response but acknowledging divisions could prevent agreement, New Zealand's foreign minister
Why Is Everyone Convinced Tate McRae Is MAGA?
A country music collaboration and rumored relationship sparked criticism around the Canadian pop star's politics. Here's what she's said so far
Democrat says political appointee placed at Interior Inspector General
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Political appointee placed at Interior IG, Democrat says The Trump administration has installed a former White House official and author of the Project 2025 Republican policy playbook at what is supposed to be
Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition
The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.
‘Michael 2’ Eyes Filming Start ‘Towards the End of this Year’ or Early 2027 as Lionsgate Teases Release Date
Lionsgate is working on the sequel to “Michael” and hopes to start rolling the cameras soon on the second biopic about Michael Jackson. The studio hopes to begin production in late 2026 or early 2027, Lionsgate’s motion picture chief Adam Fogelson said on Thursday’s earnings
Charting the galaxy: Milky Way Mapper survey releases latest all-sky spectra
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (SDSS-V) has announced its 20th public data release (DR20), delivering a dramatic expansion of the Milky Way Mapper (MWM) scientific survey—the most detailed spectroscopic map yet assembled of stars in and around our home galaxy.
New York City’s Last Standing Wood Column Company Closes After 110 Years
"Like anything else, everything changes," says owner Thomas Lupo. "Time goes on." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article New York City’s Last Standing
Giorgia Whigham Joins Kevin Bacon in Amazon MGM Horror Thriller ‘Summoner’ (Exclusive)
Jeremy Slater, the longtime genre writer behind 'Mortal Kombat II' and 'The Umbrella Academy,' is making his directorial debut with the feature.
After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’
The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by European industry players. U.K. exhibitors, media executives and analysts have argued the deal reflects a wider shift in regulatory
One ant can trigger colony-wide activity bursts, mathematical model suggests
Scientists have long known that ant colonies sometimes seem to move as one. A nest that appears quiet can suddenly erupt into activity, with workers throughout the colony springing into motion almost simultaneously before settling back into stillness.
‘Michael’ Boosts Lionsgate Quarterly Results as Studio Narrows Loss to $29 Million
Shamone! Record-breaking biopic “Michael” helped Lionsgate’s movie division turn in a profit of $105 million — its best-ever result for a June quarter. Lionsgate’s Motion Picture segment revenue of $587.3 million more than doubled from the prior-year quarter. The segment profit
30 years after it 'ruined id Software,' Quake gets another big update while the studio once again grapples with adversity
New levels from MachineGames and archival development material have been added to the id Software classic in a free update.
Joan Blackman, Elvis’ Love Interest in ‘Blue Hawaii’ and ‘Kid Galahad,’ Dies at 87
She also appeared (separately) with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in ‘Career’ and ‘Visit to a Small Planet’ and on TV’s ‘Peyton Place.’
Senate Democrats introduce bill to roll back press restrictions at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to roll back press restrictions at Pentagon Senate Democrats introduced a new bill on Thursday to roll back Defense
Decoding the North American bison's genome to better inform conservation efforts
A new study by ancient DNA researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, used paleogenomics to create a genetic roadmap to help guide the restoration of another iconic species once on the brink of extinction: the North American bison.
Devolver Digital wants to get off the stock market, because 'the ongoing challenge of delivering growth in line with market expectations' just isn't worth the headaches
Devolver went public in 2021 and it's not working out.
Judge formally dismisses Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian
A local judge in Washington, D.C., on Thursday formally dismissed the felony charge accusing Olympic canoeist David Hearn of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro backed away from the case. D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman
Rust August Force Wipe Brings New DLC and Major Update
Rust's August force wipe is looking promising with the launch of the Bar Games and Stone Sculpture DLC and new monument changes.
'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
Peter Katsis, Veteran Manager for Backstreet Boys, Korn, Jane’s Addiction and More, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, a co-founder of the management companies the Firm and Prospect Park who over the course of a 35-year career managed an unusually wide wide variety of artists including Backstreet Boys, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Jane’s Addiction Morrissey, Ministry and more,
I played Elden Ring wrong for two years
I started Elden Ring on launch day in 2022. It was my first FromSoft game and turns out, I didn't know what I was getting into. Here's how I let a bunch of assumptions and anxieties drive me to play Elden Ring wrong and bad for two years and over 200 hours. No, I still haven't