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Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic
With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans for Iran in recent days. The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in
Joan Semmel & Rama Duwaji
MoMA PS1 opens its once-every-half-decade “Greater New York” survey. Plus, we interview the great Joan Semmel and NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji.
The Most Inescapable Voice In Gaming Wants To Start His Own Studio
Troy Baker is ready to move over to the development side
Harvey Weinstein’s Fourth Rape Trial Gets Underway: ‘Power, Control and Manipulation’
A frail Harvey Weinstein was wheeled into a New York City courtroom on Tuesday morning to face his fourth rape trial in six years. Weinstein is accused in this case of assaulting Jessica Mann, who has testified at two previous trials that the producer raped her at a Manhattan
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Release Date Revealed
A Toronto-based Twitch streamer found the message hidden in the ice
The Leaf Sheep Slug: The Animal That Eats Sunshine
This is an animal called the leaf sheep: It’s a species of slug that is partially solar-powered, like a plant. Leaf sheep are kleptoplastic organisms that steal chloroplasts from algae, store them in their bodies, and then can rely on photosynthesis for their energy needs:
Florida AG issues subpoenas in OpenAI criminal probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) on Tuesday launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot, serving the company with subpoenas. Uthmeier, who initially opened a probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT earlier this month, said at a news conference that the
Cruz: Schumer will shut down government weeks before midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) predicted Tuesday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) would shut down the government shortly before this year’s midterms. “On Sept. 30, funding for the federal government will end. Chuck Schumer is not a creative guy, he's not hard to
What Bronze Age people ate and drank: South Caucasus pottery reveals a surprisingly diverse menu
What culinary practices prevailed in the South Caucasus during the Bronze Age? A new study shows that the cuisine was remarkably diverse. The evidence highlights a multi-ingredient cuisine alongside the central role of dairy products, fruit and grape-based beverages in
These three plant bacteria turn soy yogurt into a safer, creamier product while stripping out troublesome sugars
Researchers at DTU have found that a particular type of lactic acid bacteria displays considerable potential for producing plant-based yogurt alternatives. The bacteria can inhibit potentially harmful bacteria and break down sugars that cause stomach discomfort.
Kennedy snaps back at comment about 'whale heads, bear heads, and raccoon parts'
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. snapped at Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) on Tuesday after the lawmaker said he wished Kennedy would spend “less time talking about whale heads, bear heads and raccoon parts.” The exchange came as Carter’s time for questioning
Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations aimed at surrender. The official said
Steak 'n Shake hires first 'Chief MAHA Officer'
Steak ’n Shake on Tuesday announced its first Chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Officer who the company said will help guide the advancement of nutritional integrity in line with the Trump administration’s national movement geared toward eliminating chronic disease.
Ghost fishing gear: The hidden threat at the bottom of our seas and oceans
The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life. To do so, fishermen are our greatest allies.
T-Mobile and DoorDash Team Up To Deliver Fast 5G Home Internet, Now Delivered the Fastest
When you move into a new home, you have to deal with so many things — like taking care of your utilities, changing your address or scheduling movers — just to get your life back on track in a new location. However, one of the things you don’t have to worry about is getting your
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
Double Fine’s Lauren Scott and Jared Mill break down how Kiln went from a game jam prototype to the studio’s next game.
Voting rights activists sue over DOJ state voter list requests
Voting rights activists on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its efforts to obtain lists of registered voters from states, casting it as a bid to take over and subvert November's midterm elections. The Justice Department (DOJ) is vying for election information on
Almost 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, IOM says
The migration agency highlighted that at least around 340,000 family members are estimated to have been directly affected by the missing migrant crisis since 2014.
Mosses and thale cress share the same leaf growth principles, despite 400 million years of separate evolution
A study published in Science Advances shows that, in moss and the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, commonly known as thale cress, leaf formation relies on very similar cellular dynamics, with growth concentrated at their base. Led by scientists at Université de Montréal, the
NASA on track for future missions with initial Artemis II assessments
Following NASA's Artemis II mission successfully splashing down on Earth, engineers started diving into detailed analysis of data to assess how key systems and subsystems on the Orion spacecraft, SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, and systems at the launch pad at the agency's
Warsh faces pressure on Fed independence, assets in Senate grilling
Senators grilled Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, on Tuesday over the central bank’s independence and his plans to divest his financial assets amid the push to confirm Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement. Warsh argued that “independence is up
‘Beef’ Season 2 Opens With 2.4 Million Views on Netflix Top 10, Down Nearly 60% From Season 1
“Beef” Season 2 made its debut at the number 10 spot on the Netflix Top 10 this week, with the second season of the show pulling in 2.4 million views. The second season debuted on April 16, with this week’s Top 10 covering April 13-19. By comparison, “Beef” Season 1 opened to
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Vampire Crawlers
How to manage your chicken, what stats to upgrade first, and some other general tips to help you survive the dungeons in this rogue-like card game
OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University
GOP Armed Services chair warns ending mandatory military flu shots 'a mistake'
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said the Pentagon’s policy change to no longer require all U.S. troops to get flu shots is a “mistake,” drawing a contrast between flu vaccines and more controversial COVID-19 vaccines. “I think it’s a mistake,”
Chris Murphy clarifies 'awesome' post on Iran war
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday clarified his post on the social platform X referring to the passage of Iranian vessels bypassing the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as "awesome." Murphy shared a story from the online journal Lloyd's List with the headline "At
Furious Alex Jones vows to fight takeover of Infowars by The Onion — asks his audience to buy up merch
Jones appealed directly to his audience to bankroll the battle, urging loyalists to snap up what he warned could be the “last run of Infowars merch."
Supreme Court leans toward backing FCC fines against Verizon, AT&T
After concessions from the government about its limits, the Supreme Court appeared open to backing the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) setup for imposing massive fines at oral arguments on Tuesday. The justices are reviewing more than $100 million in combined penalties
Why doesn't Xbox Game Pass include every Call of Duty game?
Microsoft confirms new Call of Duty games won't be added to Xbox Game Pass day one. Can Game Pass at least get the old ones?
IDF replaces smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon as involved soldier removed from combat
Netanyahu said the IDF had 'promptly completed the inquiry" into what he described as an 'unacceptable incident involving a soldier vandalizing a Christian statue in a Lebanese village,' adding that Israel 'deeply regrets the incident'
2026 Balikatan exercises will highlight Manila’s more ‘active defense posture’
Experts note that Philippines remains anchored in alliance with US, but will assert more agency over own defense.
Horse game klaxon: Palia is adding breedable, rideable horses and they look way more realistic than most MMO mounts
Life sim MMO Palia's next free expansion is just three weeks away and it's giving me the ranching update that Red Dead Online refused to.
Trump’s Iran War Has Put Military at Risk of Running Out of Ammunition
The U.S. has significantly depleted its missile reserve during its war with Iran, sparking concerns that the military could be caught empty-handed if another conflict arises in the next few years. The Pentagon has used at least 45 percent of its Precision Strike Missile
DHS will run out of money for salaries in early May: Mullin
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned on Tuesday that his department will be unable to pay out employee salaries starting in early May amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. The lapse in funding, which impacts DHS’s 22 agencies, has now
Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re...
Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re Looking at the Wrong Culprit. “One drive to the work I do on the Colorado River used more than 20 times the water of everything I did with AI in 11 weeks.”
Goose poop could fuel a circular agriculture strategy, research shows
The telltale V-formations of migrating Canada geese each spring are usually welcome harbingers of warmer weather. They are also a visible warning that your chances of stepping on something unpleasant in a local park, sports field or greenspace have dramatically increased. The
Plastics found in tomato and wheat crops stunt growth, study finds
A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure. The study, led by Griffith University, tested how
‘Beyond Inheritance’ offers a new view on mutations
In her debut book, science writer Roxanne Khamsi offers a new view of mutations that’s not limited to birth and death.
The Peace That an Eclipse Brings
The total solar eclipse in 2024 hushed the Earth by striking awe in the humans in its path The post The Peace That an Eclipse Brings appeared first on Nautilus .
Netflix India’s New-Talent Bet Lands Three Films in Global Top 10 as ‘Toaster’ Hits No. 1 (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian cinema is having a moment on Netflix — and increasingly, it’s first-timers leading the charge. Vivek Das Chaudhary’s debut feature “Toaster” has topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Films chart, arriving at No. 1 as part of a broader wave of Indian titles — several
Sydney Sweeney's politics will orbit her Gundam movie if it's faithful to anime
The MAGA Barbie discourse cycle may come back for the Euphoria star, who is set to film a live-action Gundam movie for Netflix.
A Blockbuster Take on Ovid’s “Metamorphosis”
The Rijksmuseum exhibition raises questions about gender, sexuality, and transformation that it is not prepared to answer.
2 CIA officers killed in crash after counterdrug operation in Mexico: Report
A vehicle crash killed two Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officials en route from destroying a drug lab in northern Chihuahua, Mexico, on Sunday, sources told The Associated Press. Three people who spoke to the AP on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity confirmed the CIA's
‘Over Your Dead Body’ Director Jorma Taccone on the Lonely Island’s ‘SNL’ Legacy and Recovering From a Shattered Pelvis: ‘I Had a Moment of My Life Flashing Before My Eyes’
Jorma Taccone’s newest film looks a bit different than the work he’s known for. Taccone, one-third of the aughts “Saturday Night Live” collective The Lonely Island, is known for comedy: In addition to the many, many digital shorts he and his friends have made for “SNL,”
Trump, Iran under the gun with ceasefire expiring: What to know
The chances of the U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal before a two-week ceasefire expires on Wednesday evening are falling fast, as Tehran refused to commit Tuesday to participating in a second round of talks in Pakistan and Vice President Vance remained in Washington.
GTA 5 fans keep starting NPC riots in the silliest way possible
A new GTA5 TikTok and YouTube trend tries to trigger chaos in Los Santos without the use of any traditional Grand Theft Auto weapons
Album Of The Week: Carla dal Forno Confession
The post Album Of The Week: Carla dal Forno Confession appeared first on Stereogum .
Fed Chair Nominee Caught in Massive Lie on What Trump Told Him
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego should be commended for some excellent fact-checking of Trump crony Kevin Warsh on Tuesday. Warsh is Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve after Jerome Powell’s term expires in May. During Warsh’s Senate committee confirmation
