Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate

Survival of five million amphibians and reptiles displaced by construction in British Columbia may not be tracked

UBC researchers have found that more than five million amphibians and reptiles were displaced by development in British Columbia in just four years—and that there is no requirement to monitor survival rates. The paper published in the Journal of Wildlife Management is the first

Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary

Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest. Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary,

Sydney’s new international airport to welcome first passengers in October

The new airport will open on Oct 26, 2026.

Directors Guild of America Reaches Four-Year Deal With Major Studios

The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major labor negotiations with little drama or fanfare. The DGA did not disclose terms of the deal, which still must be approved by the union’s board

Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree

A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results. The oil-rich kingdom pumped around $2 billion in three years into football,

'The Donald of Dubai': property tycoon seeks to become data king

A UAE real estate magnate close to Donald Trump is pumping billions of dollars into data centres, hoping to cash in on the AI boom and become the global leader in the field. DAMAC Properties chairman Hussain Sajwani, who attended the US president's 2025 inauguration and is

How health care systems shape native preferences for immigrants

In recent years, anti-immigration sentiment has become increasingly common around the world. A common concern surrounding immigration is its potential impact on the host country's welfare system, including health care. Such concerns can reduce public support for accepting

Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

The superstar, who wrote original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the new movie, walked the carpet on Tuesday night in L.A.

Planned Parenthood fights back

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Planned Parenthood fights back Planned Parenthood took to Capitol Hill Tuesday, as staff and supporters tried to stave off attempts by Republicans to continue cutting the organization off

Taylor Swift Attends ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Swift didn’t do step and repeat but showed up for a big cast photo. Her attendance at the Dolby Theatre festivities comes on the heels of the release of her new song

Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance

This comes as uncertainty over US tariffs pushes countries to forge new economic partnerships.

Strong leadership will be key as AI reshapes the workforce, argues research

As artificial intelligence changes how work gets done, experts say strong leadership will play a critical role in helping employees adapt to shifting responsibilities, evolving technologies and changing workplace demands. The findings are published in the journal Human Resource

North Korea gives Xi a lavish welcome at a pivotal juncture for two allies

It was Xi's first trip to North Korea in seven years.

Valadao to show down against progressive in California House battleground

Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California State Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains

Dengeki Daisy anime officially confirmed by Aniplex and Studio Deen with 2027 release

Dengeki Daisy returns to the spotlight with a brand-new anime adaptation scheduled for 2027

AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging —

Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’

The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists

Physicists harness potential of quantum phase transitions

Researchers at University College Dublin and international collaborators have just published a detailed and accessible guide that aims to translate theoretical ideas into practical devices for quantum enhanced sensing technologies.

Cancer patients found a simple way to stay mentally sharp during chemotherapy

“Chemo brain” affects up to 80% of people receiving chemotherapy, making everyday tasks harder. In a new trial, cancer patients who followed a home-based exercise program showed better attention and fewer noticeable cognitive problems than those who received a placebo. Low-dose

Jack White Emphasizes “No Announcement” Release Strategy By Not Announcing New Album Frozen Charlotte

Jack White has again announced a new album without actually announcing it. The second and final installment of Third Man Records' new Release Lab video series — ostensibly an educational deep dive into the label’s marketing strategies — contains news of his seventh solo album.

Platner-Collins matchup set in high-profile Maine Senate race

Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on

Sen. Lindsey Graham wins primary over ‘America First’ challenger

The four-term South Carolina senator and his allies spent big to avoid a runoff. It worked.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 preview: A flashy and entertaining co-op shooter

Knowing Alien: Isolation 2 is on the way makes it easier to enjoy the vastly improved action of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 from Cold Iron Studios

Satellite data reveal hidden labor trafficking in Brazil

A Stanford team used geospatial data and detection algorithms to achieve a tenfold increase in rescues from modern slavery in the Brazilian Amazon. Now, they are planning to expand their approach.

‘Summer House’ Reunion: West Admits to Being on Beta Blockers and Hiding His Girlfriend While Kyle Is a Mess

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 3 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of June 10. “I think it’ll get a little bit easier.” Those were the famous last words uttered by Westling “West” Wilson when we last left him in Part 2 of

Carl Radke Sounds Off on the ‘Summer House’ Reunion and West Wilson: ‘He Got High on His Own Supply’

Carl Radke wants you to know that he’s doing just fine. I’m seated across from the Bravolebrity at Soft Bar, his modish non-alcoholic café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and sipping on a drink called the “Steel Magnolia” — a mix of matcha, lavender Earl Grey tea and salted honey

Nick Reiner Seeks Release of Trust Funds to Pay for Legal Defense in Parents’ Murders

Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in order to pay for his legal defense in the murders of his parents. Reiner’s attorneys argue that he should be able access a trust that was set up by his parents

Kiley, a Republican-turned-independent, set to fight for political life in California House race

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), a former Republican, is set for a showdown in November against a Democratic challenger, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Shortly before 8 p.m. EDT, Kiley had garnered 24.53 percent of the vote, while Democrat Richard Pan, a doctor and small business

Examining doctoral students' attitudes toward AI chatbots and ChatGPT use in higher education

Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies have published research examining graduate students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and their reported use of ChatGPT in higher education environments. The article, "Relationship

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances to runoff in Democratic primary for Mace seat

Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is projected head to a runoff against veteran Mac Deford in the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore and Deford defeated

Evette, Wilson head to runoff in heated South Carolina GOP governor's race

The GOP primary race for governor of South Carolina is projected to head to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) and state Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evette, who is backed by President Trump, and Wilson were the top two

Trump says Pulte will take over as acting DNI sooner than expected

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. The president shared in a Truth Social

The Pope and Bad Bunny Linked Up in Spain

The Puerto Rican Singer and his family met Pope Leo XIV on Monday

How 'undone science' shaped Chile's glacier protection battle

What is "undone science," and how does it affect environmental policy and regulation around the world? In a recent study published in Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology and Society, Javiera Barandiarán, an associate professor in global studies at the University of

Graham faces pediatrician Annie Andrews in South Carolina Senate race

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to face off against Annie Andrews in November as the pediatrician seeks to unseat the four-term incumbent in South Carolina, according to Decision Desk HQ. Graham and Andrews, who ran against five Republicans and two Democrats,

North Korea says Xi’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea after hosting a series of world leaders in Beijing.

Kingdom Hearts fans cry foul over AI-generated artwork claims

Many are accusing Square Enix of using ugly generative AI to create the box art for the new Kingdom Hearts Collection.

Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead

Scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened limb bones in a set of remains found in Scotland may be evidence of unusual Iron Age funerary rituals

Neutron-rich nuclei yield beta-decay clues that could refine heavy-element origin models

How are heavy elements formed in the universe? Extremely neutron-rich atomic nuclei and their beta-decay rates play an important role in this process. Until now, it has been very difficult to determine these rates experimentally. Researchers at TU Darmstadt have developed

Democrats need to revamp message following Trump foreign policy moves: Think tank

A think tank has recommended that Democratic messaging on foreign policy needs to be revamped following drastic moves by the Trump administration. “Voters are increasingly uncomfortable with Republicans’ chaos and escalation, but many remain unconvinced that Democrats project

Georgia Democrat renews push for federal red flag law

Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order (FERPO) Act as a measure that will “save lives.” McBath’s son,

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.

Physicists observe synchronized quantum dance of excitons and phonons

An international team of researchers has reported a major advance in understanding quantum dynamics in semiconductor materials. They directly observed how excitons and phonons evolve together in perovskite nanocrystals, revealing a fully coherent quantum dance between

I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works

Parents want one thing, and one thing only, out of AI: to add a list of soccer games or "spirit week" theme days from an email or a poorly formatted flyer onto their calendar in one shot. And I have good news for parents with iPhones - the new Siri can finally do this. After […]

Faster Labor Contracts Act passes House after GOP rebels join Democrats

The House on Tuesday passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill that seeks to impose shorter timelines for first-contract negotiations for new unions, in a major win for labor groups and populists and blow to Republican leadership. The bill came up for a vote over the

Quality of relationship between patient and therapist is key to preventing child sex offenders from doing it again

Since the 1980s, there has been extensive research on the effectiveness of treatment for perpetrators of sexual crimes against children. Studies have examined rehabilitation programs, the role of clinicians and the factors associated with recidivism. However, what remains

Freshwater boundary breach deepens as climate and land use amplify extremes

Human activities have significantly altered the freshwater cycle, threatening its ability to support vital climatic and ecological Earth system processes. A new study led by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows that the freshwater cycle has increasingly moved

The Mortal Shell 2 open beta was downloaded 250,000 times over the weekend

The action RPG's developer says the response has been "incredible," and it has begun fixing bugs and "tightening the experience."

20 House Republicans cross party lines to pass pro-union bill

The Faster Labor Contracts Act is the latest in a series of employment bills that pro-labor House Republicans have bucked their party on.