Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn
The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy,
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Official Baldur’s Gate 3 Stream Gets Shut Down By YouTube For Sexy Times
Three years later, Larian is still getting a slap on the wrist for its RPG’s sex scenes
Two origins of life: Free-living cells may have emerged twice as bacteria and archaea diverged
How and where did the first forms of life arise? These are the main questions driving research at the Institute of Molecular Evolution at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU). In a new publication in Science Advances, an international team led by Düsseldorf biologists
Tangled seaweed inspires one-size-fits-all cleaners for ocean microplastics
Inspired by naturally occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly porous, superadhesive meshes capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles—a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater
How humans process the extraordinary—most report positive long-term effects
One-fourth of people who undergo an extraordinary experience report immediate discomfort, but more than half say the experience caused positive long-term effects, according to a study published Aug. 5, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ronald Fischer of Instituto
Distrust of mainstream media may fuel vaccine conspiracy beliefs
A research team led by Professor Hitoshi Yamamoto of Rissho University analyzed five years of longitudinal panel survey data collected between 2020 and 2024 and examined how vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs were associated with media skepticism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 After Becoming Peacock’s Most-Watched Scripted Series Ever
“The Five Star Weekend” has been renewed for a second season at Peacock. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel of the same name, the drama series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famous cook and author who is grieving her late husband. The official series description
Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects
The news comes a year after Secret Mode laid off a 'small number' of staff when it went independent.
How to Store Ebooks in Instagram Reels and Other Covert Data Storage Tricks
Do you remember the video I posted last summer of YouTuber Benn Jordan where he “uploaded a picture of a bird to a bird and then downloaded the bird picture from the bird” ? So cool. Jordan is back with more data encoding tricks in his latest video, There Are Files Stored in
Two of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usual
Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while
Britain’s new leadership means a tougher Israel policy
UK's new Prime Minister, Andy BurnhamThe United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Britain is taking an increasingly tough line towards Israel, writes Anna Stanley, European Jewish Press. That trajectory did not begin with Burnham, but his early decisions suggest
Cypress Hill’s B-Real Talks Celebrating Cultural Pride and Spirituality on ‘Dios Bendiga’ LP
The veteran lyricist opens up about rapping in his native language and Latin music with revolutionary overtones
How to start the Bubbly Basin DLC in Pokémon Pokopia
Here's how to start the Bubbly Basin DLC in Pokémon Pokopia and unlock the underwater city that comes with the expansion pass part one.
Jacques Greene Announces New Album jg: Hear “Presence”
Last year, Jacques Greene teamed up with Nosaj Thing to release an album as Verses GT . Now, the Canadian electronic musician is back to announce his new LP jg , which features crushed, CFCF, Jonah Yano, SEES00000, and more. The post Jacques Greene Announces New Album
UN: More than 360,000 Lebanese remain displaced as Israel-Lebanon talks continue
The second day of U.S.-mediated talks opened amid reports of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon despite the ongoing cease-fire that took effect in April
Diablo 4 coming to Switch 2 soon, new report says
A new report claims Diablo 4 is headed to Nintendo Switch 2 this September, with a potential Gamescom reveal just weeks away.
Study finds it's where you log, not just how much, that determines flood risk
Watersheds that are flatter, drier and warmer are generally more vulnerable to increases in flooding after trees are harvested. Those with greater variation in elevation spread runoff out over time, reducing flood peaks.
German cockroaches appear to be more social animals than previously thought
Newborn German cockroaches use pheromones in cockroach feces to identify members of their own colony and form a kind of social bond, a discovery that could be used to improve pest control efforts.
Sabato Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate race in Democrats favor
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Tuesday night shifted the Kansas Senate race from a safe Republican race to likely Republican following megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton’s Democratic primary win. Sabato’s Crystal Ball says a Hamilton win is a “longshot” but
Oh Dang, Magic: The Gathering Made Bilbo Baggins Hot
Middle Earth's best burglar got hit with the yassification beam
LIV Golf CEO says funding secured to play beyond 2026
LIV Golf has reached a deal with a lead investor to keep the series playing beyond the end of the 2026 season, LIV chief executive officer Scott O'Neil said Wednesday. Speaking at this week's LIV Golf New York event at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey, O'Neil provided
Animated Bollywood-Focused Musical ‘Diya’ in the Works at Paramount From Producers Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley (Exclusive)
Nitya Mehra is attached to direct the feature that has set Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman to write the script.
Willem Dafoe on Playing a Poet in ‘Late Fame’ and Working With Robert Eggers and Yorgos Lanthimos: ‘If I Give Myself to a Director, I Want It to Burn Hot’
Willem Dafoe is in the midst of a massive year — and he’s playing a character whose life is small by design. In director Kent Jones’ “Late Fame” (out Aug. 7 in New York and Aug. 19 in Los Angeles and other cities), Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a postal employee who, in his youth,
Big Oil wants to rig the courts. You’ll pay for it on your utility bill.
Congressman Mike Levin argues that rising energy costs and climate disaster expenses stem from fossil fuel industry deception and lack of corporate accountability, proposing the Energy Bills Relief Act as a solution.
Malaysia says will not repatriate Myanmar refugees if lives are at risk
The statement follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to return 5,000 refugees to Myanmar.
Jay-Z Jumps On Beyoncé’s New “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix With His First New Verse In Two Years
Jay-Z has been out there this year, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt , the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint , and his overall superstar legacy with high-profile gigs at the Roots Picnic and Yankee Stadium . His chart-topping " Empire State
As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises
As trees disappear from urban neighborhoods, lives may be lost with them. In a new study, Northwestern University scientists tracked death rates and fluctuations in tree canopy cover across an 11-year period in Chicago. They found that areas experiencing greater losses in tree
Why being born helpless may be one of humanity's greatest strengths
Babies start out life helpless and stay that way for a long time. They cannot walk, feed themselves or survive without an adult's continued care. Our dependency timeline has no clear parallel elsewhere in the animal kingdom.
Final Fantasy 14 team working on fix for Switch 2's load times
Square Enix is looking to address a load time issue in the critically-acclaimed MMORPG's new Switch 2 version
Max Miller’s Democratic opponent doesn't want to talk about Max Miller
Ironworker Brian Poindexter is challenging the embattled congressman in his Ohio district.
UN says Iran executed at least 56 people on security charges since March
The UN human rights chief said more than 100 others remained at risk of execution and urged Tehran to halt executions and ensure fair trials
25 years after Harry Potter, Lego is celebrating with a 3,500-piece set
Lego's next Harry Potter set is a three-story rendition of the Ministry of Magic. You can order it starting next month.
New Mexico Sues DOJ Over Epstein Ranch Investigation Files
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday for “stonewalling” its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. In a 40-page filing , New Mexico asked for access to unredacted documents from the Epstein files that it claimed
Lidar and other discoveries continue to show that the...
Lidar and other discoveries continue to show that the Amazon rainforest was home to a “sprawling ancient civilization much bigger than researchers expected” (possibly up to 3 million people around 100-300 CE).
De Blasio: Talarico's 'kitchen table' talk 'worst nightmare for Republicans'
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said Tuesday that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s discussion of “kitchen table issues” is Republicans’ “worst nightmare” as Democrats look to clinch a Senate seat in the Lone Star State. “When you listen to Talarico,
