Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
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A light-controlled 'muscle' could give synthetic cells a new way to move
Engineers interested in creating artificial cells to deliver drugs to unhealthy parts of the body face a key challenge: for a cell-like system to move, change shape, or divide, it needs a way to generate force on command.
Archaeologists have discovered 12,000‑year‑old dice. Here's what they reveal about the history of play
Humans have always been playful. But for much of our history, play has left little trace. Unlike tools or bones, games rarely preserve and the fleeting pleasures they produce are even harder to recover.
India voter register deletions spark outrage over AI use and poll fairness
Millions of voters have been struck off the voter list in several states and critics are questioning the process.
House braces for next wave of potential expulsions focused on Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills
House lawmakers are bracing for the next wave of expulsions. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) avoided the boot only by quitting their seats in the face of allegations of sexual misconduct with staffers. Now, the expulsion battle is poised to
Modder Discovers Abandoned Sewer Level In Dark Souls II Nearly 12 Years Later
The infamous Gutter appears to have been far more ambitious in an earlier development phase
Philips and AOC's upcoming 5th-gen OLED gaming monitors were a feast for my eyes and a dire threat to my wallet
My bank won't return my calls.
Republican gubernatorial candidate dismisses Trump's approval rating in California
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor in California, said Sunday that President Trump’s low approval rating in his state will not play a role in the outcome of the gubernatorial race. “This election is going to be about the future of California and the fact that we're
The Internet Archive has preserved 758 old PC Gamer demo discs you can download and play
Dive into a treasure trove of throwbacks and previews.
Trump says US Navy forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. military attacked an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to bypass the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. “The U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS SPRUANCE intercepted the TOUSKA [ship] in the Gulf of Oman, and gave them
Wafer-scale 2D magnetic films emerge thanks to a new low-defect growth technique
In a major advance, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised a method to grow high-quality 2D magnetic materials (2D-MMs) over centimeter-scale wafers. Earlier approaches in the field were limited to growing micrometer-sized flakes. This advance paves
Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart, Following a Six-Week Run by ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Atop the Hot 100
Ella Langley is not just a singles phenomenon. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent a phenomenal six weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year, but that is hardly the last word on her chart successes for 2026. Her “Dandelion” album has ridden the ubiquity of that song to a No. 1
Casey Affleck-Led Bitcoin Thriller Made By AI Seems Desperate For Some Sucker Studio To Buy It
Gal Gadot, Casey Affleck, and Pete Davidson star in movie about previous snake oil phenomenon
Waltz on US boarding Iran-linked vessels: 'All options are on the table'
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Sunday said “all options are on the table” when it comes to limiting Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and economic benefits tied to opening the critical shipping channel. When asked if U.S. troops would board vessels
Long-Shelved Series ‘The Savant’ Finally Arriving on Apple TV This Summer
"We’re gonna see it," Jessica Chastain says of limited series that was postponed following Charlie Kirk assassination in Sept. 2025
'Protected' seagrass meadows aren't necessarily healthy, because pollution doesn't stop at the shoreline
I spent last summer wading through seagrass meadows across Northern Ireland, from the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough to the exposed coast at Waterfoot Bay. I was collecting seagrass leaves and testing them for nitrogen pollution. Every meadow I visited sits inside a
Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
Waltz says Trump's threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure 'perfectly acceptable'
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Sunday defended President Trump’s threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure. Earlier Sunday, Trump said if Iran does not accept the “very fair and reasonable” peace deal his administration is proposing, then the U.S.
Rubber Band Gun – “Frodoboy” (Feat. Star Moles)
It’s been about four months since Kevin Basko released music, so he’s past due for some new tunes. It was only back in January that the Philly musician better known as Rubber Band Gun released his last album ROAM BABY ROAM, a collaborative record with Joe Joesph; Basko also
Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
April 19 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. During the talk, Sharif shared insights with Pezeshkian regarding his recent conversations with the leaders of