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Barbie Ferreira Exited ‘Euphoria’ After Season 2 Because ‘I Don’t Need to Be on the Biggest TV Show on Earth If I’m Not’ Flexing Acting Muscles
Barbie Ferreira is reflecting on her departure from HBO’s “Euphoria,” saying she left the hit series after Season 2 because she no longer felt her character had a meaningful creative path forward and wanted to focus on more demanding acting roles. In a recent appearance on
Mexican Artist Alleges Plagiarism of Femicide Project
Elina Chauvet says her "Red Shoes" installation was staged in Bucharest without her knowledge or name.
After 9,000 years of cultivation, rice has reached its thermal limit
Rice has historically been a heat-loving plant. In fact, the wild ancestor of cultivated rice once grew primarily on the sweltering, rain-swept Malay and Indochina peninsulas as well as the islands of Southeast Asia. It wasn't until Earth's climate warmed after the last ice age
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, April 14 - The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on the latest Democratic-led effort to rein in President Donald Trump's war powers, and party leaders promised on Tuesday to keep bringing up such resolutions as long as the Iran war continues.
Simple rules guide how proteins assemble and evolve, study finds
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have identified simple rules that explain how complex protein structures assemble correctly and remain functional over time, despite having many theoretically possible configurations. The study, published in Proceedings of the
Why did the stag beetle Prosopocoilus hachijoensis lose its ability to fly?
The stag beetle Prosopocoilus hachijoensis is the only flightless species of the genus Prosopocoilus in Japan. Researchers at University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanisms underlying the loss of flight by comparing this beetle with closely related species that are capable
NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal air pollution
The NAACP and its Mississippi State Conference are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that it did not get a permit before emitting large amounts of pollution into a Memphis-area community. The suit alleges that xAI and subsidiary MZX Tech violated the Clean Air Act by not getting
DOJ moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of right-wing extremist Proud Boys leaders for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Prosecutors asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Ph.D. student solves persistent problem in high-entropy alloys
The University of Wyoming's Lauren Kim has solved a persistent problem in the cutting-edge field of high-entropy alloys, a class of materials with great potential in modern engineering, electronics and energy applications—such as jet engines, nuclear reactors, chemical
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Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
Congress reckons with second #MeToo wave as Swalwell, Gonzales resign
A second wave of the #MeToo movement is dominating Capitol Hill, headlined by sexual misconduct allegations that have so far led to former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) departing Congress under threat of expulsion. The swift expulsion threats and
Widowspeak – “No Driver”
Last month we got the fantastic news that Widowspeak are returning with their first new album in four years. The indie folk-rock duo introduced Roses with the eminently enjoyable “If You Change,” and they’ve followed it up another good one called “No Driver.” The guitars are
Georgia Republican slams Trump's AI Jesus post, Iran rhetoric
Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump both for threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization and for a more recent post depicting himself as Jesus. “I wish I could say this in a private conversation, but I can't. So I do want to say it: the Easter
If Every Congressman Facing Credible Rape Allegations...
If Every Congressman Facing Credible Rape Allegations Resigned, We’d Have No One Left to Govern the Country . “It’s naïve to imagine the government can continue to function without the tireless dedication of our best and brightest rapists.”
Glaciers may flow into the ocean more quickly than we think
Models of glacial flow and retreat rely on estimates of glacial ice viscosity, the measure of the ice's resistance to flow. Ice viscosity is dependent on the stress applied to the glacier. Most ice sheet models use a standard equation to model ice flow that includes the
When a key resource disappears: What wood ant networks can teach us
At first glance, the world of ants may seem far removed from our everyday lives. Yet, on closer inspection, they often face surprisingly similar challenges. They live in complex societies where the functioning of a colony relies on tightly organized logistical networks. These
Bessent OK with Fed holding off on interest rate cuts at next meeting
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday shared no objections to the Federal Reserve holding off on cutting interest rates at its meeting later this month amid economic turbulence and the Iran war. “I think now that we have to wait and see; we have to wait and see what
AI-guided electron microscope provides unique glimpse into the world of MXenes
The use of artificial intelligence has enabled researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) to gain a greater understanding of two-dimensional (2D) materials that can be useful for energy storage, water purification, and advanced electronics.
Nicolas Cage Returning for New ‘Longlegs’ Movie From Osgood Perkins
Nicolas Cage and Osgood Perkins are expanding the “Longlegs” universe with a second installment of the now-horror movie franchise. Paramount Pictures picked up the rights to the mysterious new project after the serial killer thriller “Longlegs” was a massive hit for Neon in
Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns The limited release of Anthropic’s new Mythos model is putting Washington officials on high alert after the AI firm’s warning about the model’s security risks sent shockwaves
These Are the Winners of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
Kenneth Tam, Alina Tenser, Sheida Soleimani, Leeza Meksin, and American Artist are among the 223 individuals receiving the annual award.
Former staffer says Swalwell ‘rightfully has no one working for him anymore'
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) former chief of staff said in an email that Swalwell “rightfully has no one working for him anymore,” following the California Democrat’s resignation from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell’s resignation took effect at 2
Capitol Police union plans no confidence vote against House side leaders
The union for the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) plans to hold a vote of no confidence for two House side leaders over what they called “job conditions that have exhausted officers” working on that side of the complex. The April 22 vote comes after the union said officers were
Johnson gives Congressional Gold Medal to late Nuremberg prosecutor during Holocaust remembrance ceremony
Ben Ferencz, the youngest person to prosecute Nazi war crimes at the Nuremberg trials, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) presented the body’s highest civilian honor to Ferencz’s family and friends in a ceremony
FF7’s best quote is also the game’s biggest spoiler
Aerith’s death elevates Final Fantasy 7 from a merely excellent game to an all-timer, and Cloud’s reaction to that moment is key.
Plants growing higher across the Himalaya region as climate warms
A new study led by the University of Exeter examined the alpine "vegetation line" (the upper limit of continuous plants) in six regions across the Himalaya, from Ladakh, India in the far west of the mountain range, to the extreme east in Bhutan. The researchers found that
Smart cable sharing gives quantum computers a big boost
A major obstacle in the development of powerful quantum computers is the growing number of cables required to control a computer as the number of qubits increases. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated that several qubits can share the
US-Indonesia defence ties upgrade: What Jakarta hopes to gain
President Prabowo Subianto may use the defence pact to turn Indonesia's strategic location into leverage without choosing sides.
Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage Team With Paramount for New ‘Longlegs’ Movie (Exclusive)
Get ready for the 'Longlegs' horror universe.
Joe Biden visits alma mater Syracuse for portrait unveiling
Former President Biden on Tuesday visited Syracuse University, his law school alma mater, for an unveiling of his portrait. “Whatever my legacy may be, I hope it be said that I never stopped striving for the cause of democracy,” Biden, 83, told the audience of more than 500
Greene, Khanna debut unlikely alliance in first joint interview
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Tuesday debuted their unlikely alliance in a CNN interview. Opposing viewpoints have not deterred their professional relationship in seeking justice for victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
DeSantis signals possible redistricting special session delay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signaled on Tuesday that a special session focused on redistricting expected to kick off Monday could be delayed, but maintained that lawmakers will convene "one way or another." “I have had people say, you know, ‘They still haven't done a budget.
NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis
Suit alleges the billionaire’s AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenter in the Memphis area A new lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company of illegally spewing toxic pollutants into the Black neighborhoods on the border of
The Week In Games: Pixel-Art Dwarves And The Ghost Of Skull & Bones
A pirate survival sim looks like the game some wanted Ubisoft's ill-fated ship manager to be
Graveyard Keeper earns over $250K after free giveaway
Graveyard Keeper was given away for free to generate buzz for its newly announced sequel. It ended up generating a over $250,000 because of it.
Saltwater is closing in on coastal groundwater, putting billions and food supplies at risk
Coastal groundwater is a key source of drinking water in many regions of the world. However, it is threatened by overabstraction and the potential for salinization. Rising sea levels are further exacerbating the situation. This is demonstrated by a recent study published in
Postal Service union rolls out 'American needs Vote by Mail' ad campaign amid Trump attacks
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has rolled out a pro-mail-in voting advertisement following President Trump’s recent attacks on the practice. The ad, titled “America Needs Vote by Mail,” features people in multiple occupations and circumstances, from a flight attendant
Wall Street rakes in record profits — but JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon flags risks
JPMorgan Chase, the country’s largest bank, said its trading desk racked up a record $11.6 billion as clients scrambled to buy and sell investments amid worries about wars, trade tensions and artificial intelligence shaking up industries.
Webb redefines the dividing line between planets and stars
Planets, like those in our solar system, form in a bottom-up process where small bits of rock and ice clump together and grow larger over time. But the heftier the planet, the harder it is to explain its formation that way.
Phospholipid asymmetry helps explain extracellular vesicle surface charge and therapeutic quality
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication by transporting biomolecules such as proteins and RNA. Among them, exosomes have attracted significant attention for applications in diagnostics and
Guy Fieri Responds to Backlash Over Meeting Tate Brothers at UFC Event: ‘I Do Not Know’ Them ‘Nor Do I Support Them in Any Way’
Food Network star Guy Fieri, facing a social-media backlash over his friendly greeting of controversial “manosphere” influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate at a recent UFC fight, released a statement about the exchange — in which he claimed he doesn’t actually know them and does
More than 20 classic Warhammer and WH40K games just came to Steam, 7 of them for the first time ever
The Warhammer Classics label has some real bangers, and naturally there's a sale to get things rolling.
Authoritarian Megalomaniacs Love Gaudy Buildings
You know who else wanted to construct gaudy buildings in his own image? Here’s Timothy Ryback on Adolf Hitler’s obsession “with adding an expensive new wing to the Reich chancellery”. The new annex, connected to the chancellery by a marble corridor hung with crystal
Here’s Where to Watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Live Online
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season over, the NBA Play-In Tournament begins to see which teams will take the last four spots (the 7-seed and 8-seed east and west, respectively) in the NBA Playoffs. Once in the playoffs, 16 teams (8 in the east and 8 in the west), in total,
A silicon-compatible path toward scalable quantum systems
Beginning in the 1950s, silicon transformed the electronics industry by enabling smaller and faster devices that could be reliably manufactured at scale. More than six decades later, silicon-based semiconductors remain at the heart of many modern technologies, including
A Rare Cloud Jaguar Photographed Slinking Through the Honduran Forest
It’s encouraging evidence that conservation measures matter The post A Rare Cloud Jaguar Photographed Slinking Through the Honduran Forest appeared first on Nautilus .
Hegseth again skipping meeting of group arming Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will once again forgo a meeting of roughly 50 countries supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, a defense official confirmed Tuesday. The Pentagon’s policy chief Elbridge Colby will virtually attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG)
Trump DOJ accuses Biden admin of 'weaponization' of abortion clinic law
The Trump administration in a new report Tuesday accused the Biden administration’s Justice Department of using a law historically meant to protect abortion clinics to selectively prosecute anti-abortion protesters. The report from the Justice Department’s “Weaponization
Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
