Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls
Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.
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Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Is Now $2 Billion, According to Forbes
Forbes lists are largely a status symbol for the 1%, but as the business publication has expanded its purview — and as the music business has grown legit billionaires — its lists and criteria have grown. Pegged to its four-year-old Iconoclast conference is an “Iconoclast 50”
Clio Barnard’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Sells Widely as Charades Boards International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Fresh off winning the audience award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has secured a raft of international sales, with Paris-based sales company Charades handling worldwide rights. The film, which earned the top audience prize
Jíbaro Taínos also dance at Bad Bunny's Casita
The playful set design on the 'Debí tirar más fotos' tour nods to the buildings of Humacao, an eastern Puerto Rican town with a long anti-colonial tradition of resistance.
Sony Invests in AI Copyright-Protection Firm Midnight Labs
Midnight Labs, an AI company focused on intellectual property protection in the entertainment industry, has secured an investment from Sony’s Innovation Fund to help bolster its efforts to combat piracy and deepfakes plaguing entertainment companies and content creators in the
Senate GOP defeats first attempt to kill DOJ payout fund
Democrats tried to send the bill back to the Judiciary Committee, which would effectively kill the underlying immigration enforcement bill.
All spark container upgrade locations in Mina the Hollower
Spark containers will save your bones in Mina the Hollower. Here's where to find every spark container upgrade.
Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour Began 36 Years Ago This Week With a Show Critics Scorched
"Dylan used to matter," wrote the San Francisco Chronicle in a brutal pan of his June 7, 1988, show at the Concord Pavilion
Netflix’s Devil May Cry Renewed for Third and Final Season
Netflix's animated show Devil May Cry was just renewed for its last season.
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m Investment to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million equity investment to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, positioning the company
Trump endorses 'Protect College Sports' Act
President Trump is backing the "Protect College Sports" Act, a piece of legislation introduced in the Senate this week that would regulate the big business of college sports. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called the current college sports landscape a "total mess," and said
On-demand Arctic observations with low-cost balloon systems could sharpen local storm forecasts
Arctic communities are increasingly exposed to dangerous weather events due to climate change and rely on accurate weather forecasts. However, conditions in the lower atmosphere remain poorly observed in the Arctic because monitoring systems are expensive and difficult to deploy.
Two new aquatic insect species discovered from the Middle East and Caucasus
Newly described aquatic insects, belonging to the genus Hydropsyche, are helping close substantial knowledge gaps regarding the biodiversity of Azerbaijan, Iran, and Türkiye. Caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are vital components of freshwater ecosystems, and the Hydropsyche
As Another Game Delays An Xbox Port Due To Series S Memory Issues, Some Think Microsoft Should Change Its Parity Rule
No Rest for the Wicked is launching on PS5 while Xbox and Switch ports need more time
Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government
LJUBLJANA, June 4 (Reuters) - Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption drive. Jansa, a pro-Trump populist who secured a fourth term after an inconclusive
Explainer-How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence
June 4 - Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places.
Anderson Cooper on Trump's latest Kaitlan Collins remarks: ‘That doesn't happen to men’
Anderson Cooper late Wednesday defended Kaitlan Collins after President Trump verbally attacked his CNN colleague in the Oval Office, saying she has “hatred in her eyes” and needs to smile more. “That’s the president of the United States, a nearly 80-year-old man who has no
One mad lad has spent the past 3 years remixing hundreds of classic metal songs in the Doom midi soundfont
Hell yeah dude.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns R Rating
Teens and tweens hoping to find out if Odysseus makes it home to Ithaca are going to need to bring a parent or adult guardian to the multiplexes. “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Humana Jumps 6%, UnitedHealth Climbs 5%, Cigna Rises 4% as Analysts Cheer Softer Medical Cost Trends
Africa: American Civil Rights Attorney Pushes for Reparative Justice for Africa
[Ghanaian Times] American civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing reparative justice and strengthening ties between Africa and the global African diaspora, describing Ghana as a key gateway for meaningful diaspora engagement.
Africa: Beyond Connectivity - Financing Africa's Digital Infrastructure Platforms
[Ghanaian Times] An 86-year-old woman misplaces her phone and spends a week offline. She loses access to calls and messages, as well as contact with her family and the routines she has built over time. When connectivity is restored, her connection to daily life returns with it.
UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites
The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively". The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not seen any
Wrong person at the wrong time: Bill Pulte and America's intelligence gap
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, with no known experience in national security, as acting director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, raising concerns about the state of the agency and the potential for increased threats to national security.
Jimmy Kimmel Slams CBS as ‘Trump Suck-Ups’ and ‘Clowns’ for Firing Scott Pelley From ‘60 Minutes’: A ‘Cowardly’ Decision
Jimmy Kimmel is standing up for Scott Pelley after the longtime broadcast journalist was fired from “60 Minutes.” Pelley was cut from the newsmagazine program after accusing newly appointed CBS News boss Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show and saying new executive producer Nick
Trump to use wartime powers to dole out $700m to coal industry
US president accused of ‘putting polluters first’ by invoking Defense Production Act to prop up coal output Donald Trump is to use a wartime presidential authority to hand $700m to coal-fired power plants in the US, the latest move by the president to bolster what he calls
John Bolton to plead guilty to improperly handling national defense information
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton plans to plead guilty in a case accusing him of improperly handling national defense information contained within his diaries, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. Bolton will plead guilty at a
A Call of Duty and Battlefield competitor just moved its release date forward
Wardogs, the next game from Bulkhead, is being released into early access sooner than expected due to pre-release feedback from testers.
Netflix Pauses Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal War Movie Over Budget Concerns
Netflix has paused pre-production on Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington’s “Hannibal” film. Variety previously reported that the historical epic was planning a summer shoot in Italy, with Fuqua directing and Washington starring as the Carthaginian general, who, as the official
Rosalía Postpones ‘Lux’ U.S. Tour Opener, Cites ‘Family Emergency’
The Spanish singer will not perform as scheduled in Miami and Orlando
To fight fraud, psychological scientists issue a call to arms
Journalist Charlotte Cowles received a call about suspicious activity on her Amazon account. A dentist named Daniel answered a call from a number listed as the local police. Mr. Lee, a retired engineer, was told he had to marry his newfound girlfriend so she could receive an
US to reach $41T debt ceiling as soon as late winter, forecasters predict
The Treasury Department could prevent a U.S. debt default for several months after that.
Billions are going into fish passage projects, but planning methods can undercut results
Fish that split their lives between fresh and salt water often face obstacles getting back and forth. Dams and roads fracture river networks and interfere with traditional migratory routes, sparking concerns about fish health and abundance, as well as biodiversity on a broader
Nintendo to debut a Switch 2 model with replaceable batteries in the EU
Starting in February 2027, batteries in many devices will need to be 'easily replaceable,' and Nintendo has signaled it will comply.
Subnautica 2 Devs Promise It’s About To Get Way Scarier
Multiplayer sickos will also be getting much-demanded proximity voice chat
Crunchyroll just added 12 mini-episodes of this brilliant romance anime
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You juggles romance with the toils of corporate life.
Blanche faces uncertain path through Senate
“Nothing’s a safe or sure bet these days,” warned Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Popular frozen snack latest to be recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list
Several food items made with a recalled dry milk powder could be contaminated.
