Before he became famous as a solo artist, Billy Joel was one half of Attila, a psychedelic rock duo from Long Island. Joel's bandmate in Attila (and, before that, the Hassles) was drummer Jon Small, the other guy in the photo above. Small was married to a woman named Elizabeth
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Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a novel image projection system that delivers super-resolution images over an extended depth of field. By combining a neural network-based digital encoder with a passive all-optical diffractive
Florida State University chemists have synthesized new molecules derived from bacteria found in a Pacific Ocean sea sponge, a breakthrough for the future of drug development, particularly for rare forms of cancer.
A new World Cup bike lane in Mexico City is sparking outrage among sex workers, who say it's pushing them off the streets and threatening their livelihoods.
Hayden Panettiere wrote in her new tell-all that when she was 19, a “well-respected” and “Oscar-winning actor and director” exposed himself to her at a party. Revealing the story in her new memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” the “Nashville” and “Scream” star wrote that she was
Turkey’s flashy unveiling of the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) revealed less about the missile itself than about the country’s accelerating drive toward strategic autonomy in an increasingly unstable Middle East. Reports this month on Yildirimhan’s debut
A handful of Democrats called an unofficial hearing on Capitol Hill Monday to slam the Department of Justice's "trivial" and "pathetic" settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, previewing how they might go after Trump administration antitrust deals if they win back
Traders on prediction market platforms see increasing odds that an interest rate hike from the central bank comes by July 2027.
The Trump administration is forcing two American passengers who were exposed to the hantavirus to stay in a special quarantine facility in Nebraska. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a social media post it has issued quarantine orders for two of the
The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on an Iranian currency exchange and 19 vessels accused of helping financially prop up the regime, the latest move in the Trump administration’s campaign to exert enough economic pressure on Tehran that it capitulates to U.S. conditions for
Kwan Perng was the narrative lead on The Final Shape, arguably Destiny 2's best expansion.
In a new study, researchers show how so‑called TriPcides can target the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, including antibiotic‑resistant strains such as MRSA. The compounds disrupt the bacteria's ability to cause infection and can also kill dormant bacterial cells, which are
Why do so many corporate renewal efforts fail, despite following current best practices?
Tom Brady is going social with his next series. His Shadow Lion production shingle is behind “Chasers,” which it’s dubbing “the world’s first trading-card trivia format.” Brady will appear in the premiere episode, which launches May 20 on YouTube. Kevin Bonner hosts “Chasers,”
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly defended President Trump’s recent trade deal with China that will allow the country to purchase U.S. farmland, which marked a reversal from the president's 2024 campaign promise that has angered parts of the MAGA base. Trump ran on an
Rick Ramsay, the sheriff of Monroe County in the Florida Keys, said Sunday that residents should not be “concerned” by a report that the Cuban government has acquired hundreds of military drones. “I am monitoring the situation, but I have not been contacted by any government
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday downplayed the Pentagon's abrupt decision to suspend a joint defense board the day prior, saying his country will continue defense cooperation with Washington but also will look to work with other partners. Speaking at a news
The Internal Revenue Services’ own lawyers wanted to convince the Justice Department to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion case against them, outlining several massive issues with the lawsuit that could have served as defense against the suit, according to The New York Times . The DOJ
Following a special one-off Manchester gig in March, Harry Styles has officially commenced his tour in support of his recent album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally . So far he's played two nights in Amsterdam, with setlists that include almost all of his new songs, a
Kyle Goen’s artwork anchors the city’s recently dedicated Gaza Square.
Ugreen has announced a new Apple Find My-compatible tracker with a novel design that limits where you can hide it, but greatly benefits battery life. Inspired by "major football tournaments" the company doesn't call out by name, the Ugreen FineTrack 2 is shaped like a soccer
Harvard University on Monday called on a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration's lawsuit accusing the university of antisemitism by failing to protect Israeli and Jewish students. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division filed the lawsuit in March,
Even Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was “not a big fan” of the new “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
Peter Craig will pen the script for the action crime thriller.
The renowned "Queen of Cumbia" died amid ongoing medical complications
“Survivor” 50 is a milestone season for CBS and for Jeff Probst — and may just be the start of something new. On May 20, the show will air its finale, which will be live in front of an audience for the first time since 2019’s “Edge of Extinction.” The live finale was one of […]
WASHINGTON, May 19 - A U.S. military investigation into a strike at a girls' school in Iran has been \"complex\" given that it was located on an active Iranian cruise missile base but the probe is approaching its conclusion, a U.S. military commander said on Tuesday.
More than half the world's population now lives in cities that are often much hotter than their rural surroundings. Roads, buildings and paved surfaces absorb and store heat during the day, then release it slowly after sunset. This is known as the urban heat island effect.
An international team of scientists has developed a new analysis of how sound waves behave, revealing surprising effects that have largely been overlooked for decades. In the new paper in Scientific Reports, which was led by researchers from City St George's, University of
A team of artists and artisans created the figure from a fallen tree, willow branches, and stone. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Gaia Sleeps Amid
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify Tuesday afternoon before a Senate Appropriations Committee panel on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking $26.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for the Transportation Department. Duffy
Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.
European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP. "We are asking for your support in adopting several cost containment measures to help our
The 'Anatomy of a Fall' Oscar nominee says her Tom Cruise collab, which she has already screened, "impresses me beyond anything I’ve ever seen," and of her Paweł Pawlikowski-directed Cannes competition project, "I think I learned the most, of every film, on this one."
Cellular membranes not only constitute a barrier, but they also accommodate a plethora of different molecules for sensing and ensuring cellular function. These molecules often cluster together, forming condensates embedded in the membrane. A team of physicists from MPI-DS
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday said she was “disappointed” with President Trump’s decision to endorse Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's GOP primary, where incumbent Sen. John Cornyn is at risk of losing his seat. “I don’t understand. He is an
Pedro Almodovar received a warm 6.5-minute standing ovation at the international premiere of “Bitter Christmas.” While the ovations weren’t close to the Venice applause for his “The Room Next Door,” which lasted a huge 17 minutes, the Cannes crowd was extremely appreciative.
Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered that large pieces of DNA can transfer directly between human cells, and the DNA can persist and change how the recipient cell functions. The findings, published in Cell,
Many people are migrating within countries across South Asia to cope with extreme weather. In Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, people often move from rural homes to urban metropolises when their homes and livelihoods become damaged or threatened by cyclones and storms,
As legend has it, Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg met in high school math class, where Weinberg would sneak glances at Osby’s laptop to see what music she was bumping. After bonding over indie acts like the Microphones and Alex G, the duo formed Lowertown in Atlanta in 2018.
Arrests in Baluchistan and Kurdistan highlight widening wartime security operations that are deepening mistrust between the state and disadvantaged minorities.
While appearing on ‘Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,’ the bestselling author reflected on the casting of her 2020 romance novel's upcoming film adaptation starring Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
The rumored God of War spinoff starring Faye could answer the "Who blew the horn" question if one fan theory is correct.
The general manager of the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, has his hands in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s renovation. David Schutzenhofer has run Donald Trump’s golf club since 2006, and is effectively consulting on the historic renovation as well
But CEO Rich Gelfond was tightlipped Wednesday on which event movie will get a holiday period run this year after Greta Gerwig’s Netflix blockbuster moved to a Feb. 12, 2027, release date.
A group of Democratic senators are demanding that the White House fire its election security director, citing the time constraints of his temporary appointment to this role. “The public record is clear that Mr. Kurt Olsen’s service as a special government employee (SGE) … has
“War never changes” is the defining line of the “Fallout” franchise. Amazon is hoping that’s also true for the Emmys. Amazon is aiming higher for the second season of “Fallout,” revealing exclusively to Variety an expansive Emmy Awards submission strategy headlined by Aaron
The musician slammed the president for "using your gas money to pay the insurrectionists," in an ostensible reference to the new billion dollar fund for "victims of lawfare and weaponization"