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New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus

An international research team, including the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), has described a new species of spider from the Ecuadorian Amazon: Taczanowskia waska. The species is characterized by an extraordinary form of mimicry: It represents

Spanberger drop in approval rating 'stunning': Sabato

Political scientist Larry Sabato said Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) drop-off in voter approval is “stunning” months into her first term at the helm of The Old Dominion State. Her approval rating sat at 47 percent, with 46 percent of voters disapproving and 7 percent

No Peeling Announce EP2: Hear “Stationery”

Nottingham’s No Peeling play post-punk in the fun way, not the dour way. They released their self-titled debut EP last year, and in a few weeks they’ll be back with EP2. Lead single “Stationery” keeps up the band’s penchant for short bursts of neon cartoon energy. It sounds

50 Cent Documentary Series Set at Hulu

After producing Netflix’s Diddy series “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” 50 Cent is stepping in front of the camera for his own documentary project. The three-part docuseries will trace his evolution from Curtis Jackson, a dreamer from the streets of Queens, to the internationally

Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats

Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent menacing comments have prompted critics to question the US president's mental health. The oldest elected president in American history has ramped up his

Beer With a Painter: Tom Burckhardt

“My favorite phrase lately is ‘mouthfeel,’ which is used in relation to food and drink,” said the East Village artist. “I’m thinking about that textural quality as a parallel to the paintings.”