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Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
By El Tayeb Siddig, Nafisa Eltahir and Khalid Abdelaziz OMDURMAN, Sudan, May 25 (Reuters) - Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will force them to cut back on planting this summer, restricting food production in
How Baldur’s Gate 3 almost derailed D&D’s Descent into Avernus adventure
Descent into Avernus is a great D&D adventure that was forced to add elements to tie in with Baldur's Gate 3, but the game came out four years later.
When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments—new research
As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighborhoods.
New mathematical model predicts global population crash by 2064
In a new open-access study that I published with my late colleague Kostya Trachenko from Queen Mary University of London, I propose a surprisingly simple nonlinear mathematical equation that unifies 12,000 years of human population growth and points to stark possible futures if
TikTok’s AI ‘Text to Song’ Trend May Be a Sign of Music to Come
TikTokers everywhere are making songs out of friends and relatives' texts. Is AI music the next Snapchat filter?
Keith Richards, Sting, Yungblud Reflect on Eddie Cochran’s Influence in ‘Don’t Forget Me’ Doc Trailer
"We all wanted to be Eddie," Richards says in film that will premiere next month at Raindance festival
Is Paralives worth playing in early access for life sim fans?
After a lot of hours spent in Paralives, here's my breakdown on how you can decide whether it's your type of life sim or not.
America needs to embrace new ways to support freedom of the press
Let’s hope that if Xavier Becerra is elected to serve as California’s governor, he brings that attitude with him and that he sets an example of how state and local leaders can support press freedom.
‘Super El Nino’ threatens Thailand with historic drought, heatwaves over 45 deg C
The shifts are expected to disrupt agriculture and strain the national energy grid.
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
[Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola
The Vampire Lestat’s showrunner isn’t afraid of Anne Rice’s weirdest material
Rolin Jones has ideas for future seasons and crossovers with other Immortal Universe shows.
Lebanese Comic John Achkar’s Special at L’Olympia Hall Acquired by Arabic Streamer MBC Shahid in ‘Milestone’ for Arabic Stand-Up
Leading Middle East streamer MBC Shahid has picked up Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up comedy special “Tryin’” (“Aam Jarrib”) filmed at Paris’ legendary L’Olympia concert hall in what is being touted as a milestone for Arabic stand-up comedy. Achkar’s performance of
Pope Leo manifesto: World leaders should be ‘slowing things down’ on AI
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned about the risks posed by AI in his first encyclical. In the manifesto, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” the pontiff wrote that policymakers must address the widespread availability of the emerging technology with “clarity to establish adequate
Kids need to play—and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access
Decades of research in child development confirms that young children's play is linked to positive outcomes in mental health, cognitive and social development as well as fewer behavioral problems.
Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentially
Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance
Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital.
From creepypasta to Hollywood: Everything you need to know about 'Backrooms' and liminal horror
Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about
AI Crashing Out While Dubbing A Fake WWE News Channel May Genuinely Be The Funniest Thing I’ve Seen In 2026
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking, and why does it smell like burnt toast?
Drake Makes Chart History as New Album Trilogy Lands Top Three Spots
Iceman , Habibti , and Maid of Honour place at Numbers One, Two, and Three respectively as rapper ties Taylor Swift for most-ever Number One LPs by a solo artist
From fur to data: How eDNA is revolutionising wildlife monitoring in Africa
Scientists in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are using new technology to detect and protect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without disturbing the animals. Here's how it works – and why it could change conservation forever.
This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first walked on Earth
Scientists have peered inside the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish that was closely related to the first animals to walk on land, revealing surprising clues about how life began its move out of the water. Using advanced neutron imaging, researchers discovered that
Redistricting ruling roils Supreme Court with corruption, bias claims
The Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing new congressional districts to be drawn after midterm primary voting has started has sparked accusations of corruption and racial discrimination, as well as concerns about the court's impartiality and the potential for increased racial
‘Triptych,’ ‘Dark Hope,’ ‘Naked’ Among Standouts at Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca Pitch Lineup
Art-world thriller “Triptych,” from Studio TF1’s Kubik Films; RTP-backed Afro-Portuguese music drama “Dark Hope” and “Naked,” a new drama from “Sirāt” producer Corte y Confección de Películas figure among the standout entries at this year’s Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca. Running May
The Number Ones: BTS’ “Permission To Dance”
The post The Number Ones: BTS’ “Permission To Dance” appeared first on Stereogum .
Violent clashes break out after mass protest in Belgrade
Protesters clashed with police in central Belgrade after a mass rally over the weekend demanding early elections in Serbia, with demonstrators throwing flares and stones as riot police responded with tear gas.
New material could help NASA melt moon rocks, harness lunar resources
A material recently discovered and tested at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland could help astronauts pack lighter for future missions to the moon. NASA is researching ways explorers could "live off the land" by harnessing lunar resources, including melting moon rocks to
Australia punts on pushing China out of rare‑earths projects
It’s been a significant month for Australia’s ambitions to become a critical-minerals superpower, while balancing its relations with China and the United States. On May 18, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced he had ordered six investors with links to China to sell off shares in
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring 10
Road accidents kill thousands every year in the nation of more than 170 million people because of lax oversight of traffic rules, bad road conditions and unskilled driving.
Inside the world’s largest AI personality contest: Are virtual influencers the future?
Body positivity nightmare or a chance to redefine beauty standards? A new awards contest for AI-generated personalities is testing how far virtual influencers can go.
