Tania Bruguera on Why Today’s Art Must Be Political
Ahead of her performance “Tatlin’s Whisper #6” in Times Square, the artist and activist talks to Hyperallergic about free speech in times of rising authoritarianism.
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Fugees Rapper Pras Turns Himself In to Begin 14-Year Sentence
Rapper, who was convicted of money laundering and illegal lobbying, intends to file appeal while in prison
Oil briefly hits 4-year high
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Brent briefly reaches four-year high Global oil prices surged to a four-year high overnight before retreating somewhat early Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the prospect of a deal to end
Senior IDF officer warns of 'Palestinian uprising' in response to settler violence
Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth explicitly referred to settler violence as 'Jewish terror' and warned that systemic attacks and government policy are pushing the West Bank toward an apocalyptic escalation
An Art Fair for the "Global Majority" Debuts in Brooklyn
Conductor Art fair at Powerhouse Arts seeks to represent the underrepresented, with some notable overlap with next week’s Venice Biennale.
Attack On Titan Creator Regrets the Series’ Controversial Ending
Being in his early twenties while writing the manga apparently got in the way of things…
Johnson says 'we're not at war' as Iran clock approaches 60 days
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that the U.S. is “not at war” with Iran, as the 60-day mark since the conflict began approaches. “I don’t think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a
The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI
The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on New Single ‘Bring Your Love’
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco.
They’re Putting Grenades In The Outer Worlds Seven Years After Launch
And I guess doing a bunch of other cool performance upgrades, too
Democrats coalesce around Platner as Mills exits Maine Senate race
Democrats are coalescing around progressive political outsider Graham Platner and his bid to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after primary rival Janet Mills ended her struggling bid Thursday. Mills, who is term limited as governor, jumped into the race
Evangeline Lilly Slams Marvel Studios Layoffs, Says Artists Who “Brought MCU to Life” Are “Being Replaced by AI”
The studio was impacted by recent Disney layoffs, and let go members of its visual development team, including 16-year veteran Andy Park, whom the 'Ant-Man' actress shouted out in a recent Instagram video.
I played the MindsEye mission about the alleged game saboteurs, and it sucks so bad
The mission is dull and witless, and the promised "evidence" of sabotage against developer Build a Rocket Boy utterly fails to materialize.
This MTG Strixhaven Commander has an utterly broken combo with a Final Fantasy card
These two cards will break the game, and your opponent's will.
‘Everyone wants to come to China now’: Chinese universities draw more foreign students beyond Western countries
Foreign student enrollment rates in China are recovering post-pandemic, driven by rising demand from Asia and Africa as students are drawn by lower costs, scholarships and shifting global dynamics.
Commentary: Washington courts Manila, but the rest of Southeast Asia is watching
The region has a dilemma in engaging the US, as it faces the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East, says Kevin Chen of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
How to beat the Priestess boss in Saros
The Priestess boss in Saros will force you to punch tuning forks and dodge a ton of projectiles. Here's how to beat them and avoid their attacks.
Trump prods GOP states to gerrymander after voting rights ruling
President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to capitalize on a US Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act as he urged one governor to gerrymander his state and praised another for suspending an approaching primary. The court’s decision on Wednesday struck
Senators ban themselves from prediction markets
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senators ban themselves from prediction markets The Senate unanimously agreed to a resolution Thursday barring its members from trading on prediction markets in the face of growing concerns about insider trading on the platforms.
Africa: Shaping the Future of African Media - African Media Elevated as Instruments of Economic Power and Sovereignty
[ANA] The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around
I’m Tired Of Sneaking Through Tall Grass In Games
A lot of time in games like Assassin's Creed or Horizon Zero Dawn I'm just rolling from one patch of tall grass to another and I'm getting bored
Trump signs DHS legislation, ending record-breaking shutdown
The shutdown concluded after more than 10 weeks, as agencies prepared for more furloughs and missed paychecks.
Soccer-'They are not representing Iran': Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup
By Rory Carroll VANCOUVER, April 30 (Reuters) - Iran's soccer team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), not the people of Iran, and FIFA should ban the team from participating in the upcoming World Cup, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in
Historic Monument Honors New York's First Arabic-Speaking Community
The public artwork celebrates the literary legacy of the city's storied "Little Syria."
Fortnite's new partnered Star Wars games are a bad look for both Fortnite and Star Wars
The limitations of UEFN were on full display at a studio lot in Los Angeles.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Roblox, Reddit, Roku & more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
Did Subnautica 2‘s Surprise Delay Help The Game? Yes And No
The survival game's developers talk about the trade-offs
O'Reilly says he was 'absolutely wrong' to 'cut Kimmel some slack' in the past
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly said Wednesday he was "absolutely wrong" with his past defense of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of remarks the host made before the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting. O'Reilly told Chris Cuomo on
Bombshell sex harassment suit against Lorna Hajdini, JPMorgan branded ‘complete fabrication’ as John Doe unmasked
"He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication,” one source told The Post.
Emmys: Supporting Actress (Limited) — Cailee Spaeny, Linda Cardellini and a ‘Love Story’ Trio Lead Crowded Field
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age-checks slow growth
Roblox's daily active users continued to slip last quarter due in part to its rollout of age checks on its platform. According to its latest earnings report, Roblox currently has 132 million daily active users globally, down from 144 million at the end of last year, which was a
George Baselitz, Purveyor of the Tortured Male Genius Myth, Dies at 88
The German artist was known for emotionally charged paintings and distorted views about women artists.
New Mexico attorney general says Meta is threatening to pull platforms from state
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D) slammed Meta on Thursday for threatening to shut down its social media platforms in the state following a jury's verdict against the company, calling it a “PR stunt.” In a court filing shared with The Hill, Meta said the state of New
Cassidy pans Landry for moving forward with Louisiana Senate primary after voting rights decision
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Thursday that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) deciding to move forward with the state's Senate primary election next month was “disappointing.” Landry signed an executive order earlier Thursday suspending the House primary elections in Louisiana, a
Cyberpunk bartending sim VA-11 Hall-A devs' first game in 10 years finally launches this summer
.45 Parabellum Bloodhound is more my speed.
Michael Jackson and Jeffrey Epstein: Photos, Testimony and More Reveal Their Ties
As if the multiple bomb threats targeting its premiere — impelling a pack of bomb-sniffing dogs, boosted security, and a SWAT team — weren’t enough, “Leaving Neverland,” Dan Reed’s devastating documentary examining Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s child sexual-abuse
Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.
Pete Hegseth tangles with Senate Democrats: Five takeaways
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tangled with Senate Democrats Thursday during his second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, sparring with lawmakers over President Trump’s war with Iran, the Pentagon’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget request and potentially sending troops to
Epstein May Have Left a Suicide Note—and DOJ Didn’t Mention It
Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death—ruled a suicide by a New York City coroner—has been poured over by conspiracy theorists. The financier was arrested for running a child sex trafficking ring, and was friendly with many politicians and celebrities. His trial could have led to the
When does Iran war hit 60 days?
It has been more than two months since the U.S. and Israel launched joint military operations on Iran at the end of February. Since the first strikes on Feb. 28, 13 U.S. service members have died in the conflict and hundreds more have been injured. Additionally, Iranian
‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong to Give Keynote at Banff World Media Festival
Jesse Armstrong, the creator and executive producer behind HBO’s “Succession,” has been added to the list of speakers at this year’s Banff World Media Festival. The writer, whose credits also include the HBO film “Mountainhead,” will conduct a keynote at the fest, to be
Former DOJ official: New Comey indictment 'makes no sense'
A former Department of Justice (DOJ) official and federal prosecutor slammed former FBI Director James Comey’s recent indictment, saying the case “has zero merit.” “It makes no sense. This is something that brings stain and dishonor on the department, on its leadership, on the
RFK Jr.’s Unsupported Claims About Tylenol-Autism Study He Called ‘Garbage’
During an April 17 congressional hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for retraction of a new Danish study that didn't find a link between Tylenol and autism, repeatedly calling it “garbage” and baselessly suggesting that it was
Airline Lost Documentary Oscar for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin,’ Director Says
The TSA forced Pavel Talankin, the helmer and subject of the film, to check his little gold man, but it never arrived.
Adam Scott Says ‘Parks and Recreation’ in the Trump Era Would Be ‘Slightly Different’: America ‘May Have Lost What Was Left of Its Innocence’
Adam Scott, who is starring in the upcoming horror film “Hokum” which opens in theaters on Friday, reflected on his time playing Ben Wyatt on the hugely popular NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation” with Variety. The small-town government sitcom, which ran for seven seasons from
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumps to $57 billion despite chip shortages
Apple's iPhone revenue jumped 22 percent to $57 billion over the past few months, despite supply chain issues impacting the device's processor. In an interview with Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook said iPhone "demand was off the charts," but there's "a little less flexibility at
The Rapid Evolution of Giant Daisies
They’re the botanical versions of Darwin’s finches The post The Rapid Evolution of Giant Daisies appeared first on Nautilus .
A book in Taiwan prompts eldest daughters to rethink why they have to sacrifice for family
This phenomenon is especially noted in East Asia, where educated women often face traditional expectations.
Congress keeps kicking surveillance reform down the road
Congress has reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - but only for another 45 days. The extension is meant to give legislators more time to negotiate reforms to the controversial wiretapping bill. If the past few weeks are any indication of how