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Najib’s purported house arrest order: High court rejects Malaysian minister’s bid to ‘correct certain errors’
The High Court said that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz could try again if former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is allowed to pursue his legal challenge to get the Anwar government to produce a purported royal order granting him
Kevin Abstract – “Tennessee” (Feat. Lil Nas X)
During the second weekend of Coachella, Lil Nas X joined Kevin Abstract on stage and the pair debuted a collaboration called “Tennessee.” Today, they’re officially releasing that track.
Chinese overcapacity doesn’t square with the facts
Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. High-tech industry drives China’s growth David P. Goldman shows that the meme of Chinese overcapacity doesn’t align with recent data, with China’s manufacturing sector improving as shown by the Caixin PMI hitting a
Miranda Lambert – “Wranglers”
After finishing her 48-date Las Vegas residency, Miranda Lambert surprised Stagecoach concertgoers by joining Reba McEntire on stage and debuting a new song called “Wranglers.” Today, the country musician is announcing her signing to Republic Records and releasing “Wranglers.”
Dua Lipa’s Third Album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ Is Here
"I want to capture the essence of youth and freedom and having fun and just letting things happen, whether it’s good or bad," she told Rolling Ston earlier this year
Stream Dua Lipa’s New Album Radical Optimism Co-Produced By Tame Impala
Four years after Future Nostalgia , Dua Lipa’s third album is finally here. She’s been rolling out Radical Optimism for six months now, starting with the release of “ Houdini ” in November. She’s since released “ Training Season ” and “ Illusion ,” but none of the three have
Pro-Palestinian students camp out at Mexico's largest university
Dozens of pro-Palestinian students from Mexico's largest university camped out Thursday in solidarity with similar protests that have swept colleges in the United States. Mounting flags and chanting "Long live free Palestine," the protesters set up tents in front of the
Research shows bumblebee nests are overheating due to climate change, threatening future populations
As a result of the climate crisis, global warming is driving up temperatures around the world—and bumblebees, like humans, are struggling to cope with homes that can't beat the heat.
Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ Is a Joyous Blast of Pop Savvy: Album Review
In the promotional blitz running up to her third album “Radical Optimism,” Dua Lipa continuously waxed intellectual about self-realization and the freedom that comes from growth, spurred by situations both good and bad. “I think it’s important that we just learn to walk through
Dua Lipa Finds Her Bliss on ‘Radical Optimism’
The pop megastar follows Future Nostalgia with an LP that searches for a chiller groove
Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
US, Saudi Arabia nearing agreement on security pact: sources
US and Saudi negotiators have, for now, prioritised a bilateral security accord that would then be part of a wider package presented to Netanyahu, sources said.
Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill into law Thursday that would ensure President Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment, but The Associated Press reported that a spokeswoman said the bill had been
Does independent journalism have a future?
Imagine waking up tomorrow and every journalist had been arrested or quit their jobs. What would the world look like without good-quality journalism? This seems like an unlikely scenario but globally independent journalism is under real threat and its future is uncertain. The
Hyundai is spending $1B to keep self-driving startup Motional alive
Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/02/hyundai-is-spending-close-to-1-billion-to-keep-self-driving-startup-motional-alive/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243630 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Ryan Gosling Would Like to Redo ‘La La Land’ Scene Because of His “La La Hand” on the Movie Poster
Ryan Gosling has revealed a moment in 2016’s La La Land that still “haunts” him to this day. In an interview for WSJ Magazine‘s “The One” video series, the actor admitted that if he could, he would reshoot the film’s dance sequence with co-star Emma Stone that was featured on
‘Station 19’ Star Boris Kodjoe Talks Directing Vic’s ‘Resurrection,’ Saying Goodbye to Sullivan in Final Season and What He Took From the Set
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “With So Little to Be Sure Of,” the sixth episode of the final season of ABC’s “Station 19.” Boris Kodjoe is ready to start his next chapter. Since wrapping production last month on the final season of ABC’s venerable
Brittney Griner recounts time in Russian prison in new interview, reveals she contemplated suicide
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was previously detained in Russia, recounted her experience in custody in a Thursday interview, revealing that she contemplated suicide while detained. Griner, who is set to release her memoir “Coming Home” next week, spoke with The New York
Mary Trump on uncle's trial: 'As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough'
Mary Trump, former President Trump's niece, expressed mixed confidence that her uncle will be convicted in court, suggesting there is "always a way out for him," as his criminal hush money trial continues in New York. "I think the real split screen we need to think about is
House panel requests FTC investigate if TikTok violated child protection act
The leaders of a bipartisan panel that is focused on China have sent a letter asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether TikTok has violated child protection laws in its efforts to stop the United States from banning the app. The letter, obtained by The
K-pop group Twice's Dahyun to make acting debut in sports film
Titled Sprint, the movie also stars Crash Landing On You's Lee Shin-young.
Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers
Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a "cyber dome" to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran. "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber
Doja Cat Temporarily Transforms Jimmy Fallon Into One Of Her Backup Dancers
Doja Cat got Jimmy Fallon to wear the elaborate costume full of hair that her dancers wore at Coachella during her appearance on his show.
Nursing shortage in Malaysia to hit 60% by 2030, says health minister
Malaysia’s Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve the shortfall of nursing staff needed to meet healthcare demands in the country.
Georgia Tech/Meta Create Open Dataset to Advance AI for Carbon Capture
Article URL: https://news.gatech.edu/news/2024/05/02/georgia-tech-and-meta-create-massive-open-dataset-advance-ai-solutions-carbon Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243242 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Cardio fitness is a strong, consistent predictor of morbidity and mortality
Article URL: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/10/556 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243238 Points: 136 # Comments: 112
I'm writing a new vector search SQLite Extension
Article URL: https://alexgarcia.xyz/blog/2024/building-new-vector-search-sqlite/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243168 Points: 39 # Comments: 4
Al Sharpton draws comparison between Jan. 6 riot and college protests
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Thursday compared the pro-Palestinian protests currently taking place on college campuses to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, accusing Democrats of having a double standard when it comes to the demonstrations. “Anytime what you are protesting for
Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger
Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from Niger following deteriorating
Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Mariah the Scientist Arrested After Alleged Altercation in Atlanta Club
Rapper was charged with battery after a patron claimed Mariah the Scientist grabbed her by her wig and dragged her to the floor
Stdx – The Missing Batteries of Rust
Article URL: https://github.com/brson/stdx Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243106 Points: 3 # Comments: 3
Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45
Article URL: https://text.npr.org/1248693512 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243073 Points: 8 # Comments: 0
Pretty Sick – “Streetwise”
In 2022, Pretty Sick shared their debut album Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile following a couple of alluring, grungy EPs. Today, the project of New York’s Sabrina Fuentes is back with the announcement of their new EP Streetwise . The title track is out now.
Collapsing Sheets of Spacetime Could Explain Dark Matter and Why Universe 'Hums'
Article URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/collapsing-sheets-of-spacetime-could-explain-dark-matter-and-why-the/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40243015 Points: 16 # Comments: 2
Imbue (Formerly Generally Intelligent) (YC S17) Is Hiring an Engineering Manager
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40242990 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Naomi Osaka Shares Her Own Tennis Moves Set to ‘Challengers’ Score
Tennis star Naomi Osaka offered her response to Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy tennis movie Challengers on Thursday, sharing her own moves on the court set to the movie’s viral techno score. On TikTok, Osaka posted a video of herself moving through a tennis serve and twirling her
Ghostface Killah Joins Forces With Nas On First Single From New Album 'Set The Tone'
Ghostface Killah is preparing to drop a new album titled 'Set The Tone,' and the first single 'Scar Tissue' will feature the legendary Nas.
Clark says Ukraine war an endurance contest
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark on Wednesday suggested Ukraine's war with Russia is a test of endurance as both countries appear to be against compromise in the more-than-two-year conflict. "I don't think Ukraine is willing to compromise and give up its territory. I don't