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10 places I wish GTA 6 was set instead of Vice City
GTA 6's setting is Vice City, but imagine if Rockstar took us back in time to ancient Rome or forward to a moon colony?
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others
Nitrogen gas is abundant in Earth's atmosphere, but most living organisms can't readily use it. Only a subset of microbes with enzymes known as nitrogenases can break nitrogen gas apart and convert it into ammonia.
Media shifts to more aggressively fight Trump in courts
Several major media companies that have been targeted by litigation from President Trump and top administration officials are fighting back in court, signaling a new era of tension between the president and a press he and his allies view as overly hostile toward him. The
Asylum-seekers and kids in court are Trump's next deportation target
This is the moment for politicians to defend asylum and finally engage with policies that create a safe and humane border arrivals system.
21 Best Movies New to Streaming in August: ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ Back on Peacock and More
Looking to watch the biggest movies of the year? You’ll have to go to the theater this August to catch “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but coming home is the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” after a historic box office run earlier this year. The movie became the
Nine killed in suicide attack during protest in northern Pakistan
The blast took place at a busy intersection near a police station in Swat during a civil society protest.
Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn
Wheat is half normal height, while England is seeing earliest ever harvest as farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops Britain could face shortages of certain foods after parts of England faced a punishing drought, the president of the National Farmers’ Union has
Superbug confirmed in 23 states: Where is the deadly fungus spreading in 2026?
The drug-resistant and deadly fungus Candida auris has proven hard to stamp out in 2026. Despite efforts to contain its spread, the fungus is once again on the move, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
John Kennedy: Would not give Trump 'a blank check' on anti-weaponization fund legislation
GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday any legislation concerning President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not provide “a blank check” to the administration. “In terms of the weaponization fund, the president himself has conceded that it will take legislation. I'm
Lil Uzi Vert Missed His Lollapalooza Birthday Set, But Joined Major Lazer And Dropped A Surprise EP
On Friday, stormy weather forced the cancellation of Lil Uzi Vert's Lollapalooza set. “Due to weather issues, Lil Uzi Vert will no longer be performing,” was festival’s Instagram statement, although an onstage announcement referenced “travel complications.” It was shaping up to
Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany
Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day just missed Avengers: Endgame's all-time box office record
The superhero movie isn't out of style after all, as Spider-Man: Brand New Day almost beat the opening weekend gross of Avengers: Endgame
Lollapalooza 2026 Day Three: Olivia Dean, Sienna Spiro, and Rain Delays
Grammy winner Dean celebrated breaking a U.K. chart record with surprise guest Sam Fender
Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames.
Laid to rest with care: Ancient infants, perhaps twins, found in 1,200-year-old latrine
More than 1,000 years ago, two babies were tucked away in an abandoned Roman toilet channel. Yet, despite what the location suggests, they were cherished, not discarded.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Soars to $355M for Second-Biggest Opening Weekend Ever
Tom Holland and his friends scored the highest-grossing debut in Sony's history and nearly swung past 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame' for the top domestic launch of all time.
The God of War TV show is recasting Atreus and Thrud
Atreus and Thrud are getting recast for the second season of Prime Video's God of War TV show, while Kratos is being recast for the first season
RFK Jr., Bash clash in heated interview: ‘This is not productive’
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash clashed over vaccine safety and COVID-19 in a heated interview on Sunday. The tension in the “State of the Union” interview began when Bash pushed back on a claim from Kennedy about the U.S.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Mind-Blowing $355 Million Debut, Second-Biggest Opening Weekend in Box Office History
With great power comes truly heroic ticket sales. Sony and Marvel’s comic book adventure “Brand New Day” obliterated box office expectations, collecting a jaw-dropping $355 million from 4,487 North American theaters. It’s the second-biggest debut in domestic box office history,
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
The perfect movie to watch after Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is already streaming
After experiencing Nolan's hair-raising adaptation of The Odyssey, check out the movie that grounds the same story in a gritty return tale.
Khanna argues economic concerns driving far-left primary victories
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that Americans’ economic concerns are driving the string of far-left victories in House Democratic primaries. “People are upset at an unfair political and economic system. They can’t afford gas, they can’t afford food, young people can’t
One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
The creator of KSP talks us through what's on his PC, from Full Throttle to Old School Runescape.
Lowering the bar for victory in the Iran war
Journalist Charbel A. Antoun argues that recent proposals for President Trump to declare victory in the Iran war represent a fourth failed attempt at rebranding success despite the unfulfilled primary objective of eliminating Iran's nuclear program.
How often the summer sun would set before 8 p.m. under permanent standard time
Few would still have sunsets after 8 p.m. under permanent standard time.
Fights with Bob Dylan, Magic with U2: Daniel Lanois on His Life in Music
In our super-sized new interview, the legendary producer goes deep on making some of the greatest albums ever, from U2's The Joshua Tree to Bob Dylan's Time Out of Mind to Peter Gabriel's So
Woman dies in tiger attack in Madhya Pradesh village in India
She was sleeping when the animal dragged her away and injured her critically, leading to her death
The art of the deal – or the art of bullshit? Trump's wariness of another Iran war
Time and again, the U.S. president shows he will return to war only as a last resort. The Mideast has grasped this – and it may trigger a major clash ■ Israeli defense officials confirm receiving a U.S. message to rein in Gaza strikes
Major Tabletop Convention Gen Con Hit By Severe Storm As Ceiling Leaks And Attendees Take Shelter
As the National Weather Service put central Indiana on alert, thousands of tabletop players watched a surreal scene as intense weather cast its own frightening spell
