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Meg Stalter Gets Arrested for Being the ‘Prettiest Girl in America’ at the 2026 Culture Awards
The comedian and Hacks star performed her hilariously snotty debut single at Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers' annual Las Culturistas bash
Study analyzes buyers' assumptions about carpal chips in Thoroughbred yearlings
See the vet reports during any yearling sale and you'll hear it—a ripple of concern when a veterinarian flags a bone chip on a radiograph of the horse's leg. Buyers often step away. Prices drop. The horse, in the minds of many, is already compromised. However, findings of a
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
Asian stocks steady, oil lower as US and Iran sign peace deal
The interim peace deal extends a ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days, to allow the two sides to negotiate a final truce.
Will Ferrell Embraces Gay Pride While Decked Out in Leather Gear at 2026 ‘Las Culturistas’ Awards
Actor, honored by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers as a Titan of Culture, also created a Pride Flag that includes colors for movies he's made and his money
China’s unusually heavy downpour fill dams and put crops at risk
Average rainfall in China since April 1 has been 12 per cent higher than normal.
‘Survivor’ Animated Movie in the Works From Paramount Animation, Jeff Probst to Exec Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
The tribe has spoken — and it wants an animated “Survivor” movie featuring animal contestants. Paramount Animation, in partnership with CBS, is in development on an animated comedy based on CBS’ long-running “Survivor,” with host Jeff Probst executive producing. The official
What's in the US-Iran agreement that's now in effect
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
New study maps the peanut genome in its entirety
Peanuts are an important staple crop for many people around the world. As well as being delicious as smooth or crunchy peanut butter, their seeds are high in healthy fats and protein and can be pressed into oil.
The best math lesson for children might be happening at your kitchen table, shows study
In the minds of many people, math lives in the classroom—on blackboards, in textbooks, and in tests. New research from Amber Simpson, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Binghamton University's College of Community and
Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers Bring Out Hockey Sticks and ‘Hunting Wives’ for ‘All the Things She Said’ Cover
The comedians sang t.A.T.u's early-aughts hit during the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards, with cameos from Britney Snow and Malin Akerman
Fewer in new poll say they're proud of being American
Fewer Americans say they are proud of being from their country ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, according to a new poll. In the PRRI poll, 51 percent of respondents said they are either “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity. Twenty-three percent said
Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers Explain ‘Summer House,’ Geopolitical Drama at the Culture Awards
The comedians and Las Culturistas hosts also shared several Rules of Culture to live by — "War is Bravo for men" — during their hilarious opening monologue
The Turkish Front-Runner at Shanghai That Turns Personal Trauma Into Universal Fear
Director Reis Çelik draws on his own escape during Turkey's 1980 military coup for 'Night of Blindness,' a tense black-and-white thriller that's become an early Golden Goblet front-runner.
Ben Stiller Teams With A24 and HBO for New York Knicks Doc
"Obviously I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks," the actor and filmmaker says of the project.
Shanghai: Kering’s Women in Motion Reflects on Changing Times, Offers Inspiration
Cecilia Yip and Rebecca Li Manxuan joined by Dora Bouchoucha and Carla Gutiérrez on stage and they share the message: "Be true to yourself and just don't try to please everybody."
Hollywood Radio and Television Society Partners With Easterseals Disability Services to Relaunch Darcy Awards
The Hollywood Radio and Television Society will extend its long-standing relationship with Easterseals Disability Services, partnering with the nonprofit organization for the upcoming Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards, also known as the Darcys. Founded in 1979 by
Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo and Stitch’ Star, Dead at 35
The actress, who also starred in Big Love, reportedly died from sepsis following a battle with meningitis
PS5 owners are facing massive SSD storage price hikes
Whether you're buying 1TB or 8TB, expect to shell out a lot of money for any PS5 storage upgrades, based on Sandisk's new drives.
Ben Stiller Sets NY Knicks Doc Series With A24, HBO and the NBA After Championship Win
Superfan Ben Stiller has confirmed he is making a multi-part documentary series about the history of the New York Knicks and their historic championship win last weekend, in partnership with the NBA, HBO and A24. The series will chronicle the history, culture, and enduring
How Asian Animators Are Cracking the Code of Cross-Cultural Storytelling
On the sidelines of Shanghai, Chinese filmmaker Yu Shui, India's Gitanjali Rao and Aardman's Will Becher discuss what it takes to make a film the whole world wants to see.
Watch Baseball Games in Realtime in 8-Bit View
This is kind of fantastic: Ribbie lets you watch actual MLB baseball games “rendered pitch by pitch in a cozy 8-bit view while they happen”. Ribbie is a simple way to keep a live baseball game nearby. It shows the score, the bases, the count, and a tiny pixel field that moves
Do you recognize these survival crafting games? Prove you're a real master of roughin' it with our latest quiz on base-building sandboxes
Are you the building friend or the guy who can't stop fishing?
Shanghai’s Rising Filmmakers Get a Master Class From the Festival Elite
The heads of the Berlin, Toronto and Hong Kong festivals, alongside former Oscars president Janet Yang and actress Joan Chen, offered emerging talent some encouragement — and tough love.
A Parking Spot, a Philosophical War and the Most Talked-About Film at Shanghai
Canadian director Louis Godbout on how a suburban Montreal argument over a parking space became 'The Parking Spot' — a psychological thriller dividing SIFF audiences in the best possible way: "The film is a meditation on fate."
Green view index scores predict urban microbial diversity
Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Tamkang University and National Taiwan University investigated how the Green View Index (GVI) relates to the richness and diversity of bacteria in the Taipei metropolitan area in Taiwan. The more
Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump signs Iran deal amid criticism President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the
‘Dreams of Violets’ Review: What Does a Film Made Entirely with AI Look Like? Ash Koosha’s Iranian Protest Drama Is Dramatically Numbing, but It’s Still a Startling Portent of the Future
Does this mean that AI can "make a movie"? No. But it does mean that AI can give you scenes of roiling tumultuous Civil War set in the hurly-burly of Tehran at sunset, with soldiers roaming the streets and forcing citizens into vans as others scurry out of the way, and it can
Like humans, great apes think differently from each other
For decades, scientists have been studying the cognition of great apes to understand how our own complex cognitive abilities evolved. Much of the research is based on the idea that if a particular ability—like using gestures to communicate—is found only in species that are
Taiwan criticises China’s ‘irrelevant’ World Cup viewing offer
Neither Taiwan nor China qualified for the World Cup.
Gottheimer readies AI bill to vet powerful AI models for risk
The New Jersey Democrat says advanced AI models should face mandatory government reviews for national security, critical infrastructure and bioterror risks.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting
10 best anime to watch with your girlfriend in 2026
Looking for the best anime to watch with your girlfriend? From Your Name and Blue Box to Fragrant Flower, these are the perfect date-night picks.
Flexible cryogenic cables for dilution refrigerators could pave path to practical quantum computers
By harnessing the unique properties of quantum mechanics, scientists and engineers worldwide seek to enable systems with extraordinary capabilities. Many of them are working on the highly anticipated development of quantum computers capable of completing complex calculations at
Stuffed toys and surfboards: Japan’s used-goods market booms overseas
In Japan, the thriving second-hand goods market has doubled in value since 2010.
Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening
Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three presidents intend to be at a ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening, a source
'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
'Youniversalism' measures growing reliance on personal truth
It has often been suggested that we now live in a "post-truth" world. People increasingly rely on their own feelings as a yardstick for what is true. Psychologists at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have now developed the "Youniversalism" scale to allow them to measure
Tom Holland Speaks Out on AI and Why Artists Are ‘Safe’: ‘Creativity Has to Do With the Human Experience’
Tom Holland is sharing his thoughts on the hot-button topic of AI, and he’s not shy about explaining why it “doesn’t have a soul.” “Creativity is safe from AI because creativity has to do with the human experience,” Holland said while appearing on Spain’s “El Hormiguero” talk
Trump says Japan’s Takaichi his ‘biggest fan’ among world leaders
Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has refrained from criticising Trump over the Iran war.
Key and Peele’s Plan to Reboot ‘Police Academy’ Got Canceled After Michael Brown Killed in Ferguson, Says Ike Barinholtz
A 2010s reboot of “Police Academy” was canceled after a tragic real-life incident sparked a national debate about the police use of force. On the June 17 episode of the podcast “Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz,” the comedian told a story to guest Joel McHale about an awkward
Hidden mitochondrial genes emerge as mealybugs encode two genes on one DNA stretch
What if a single sentence could carry two completely different meanings, one when read forward and another when read backward? In a new study, researchers at Arizona State University have discovered a biological version of this idea. Working with the mitochondria of a tiny
Q&A: Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
If you've noticed more whales visiting local waters, you're not imagining it: Vancouver's gargantuan guests are here thanks to the season, great grub and conservation successes, researchers say.
Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to be delayed to sweep Iranian mines
Mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war are putting a damper on plans to quickly return shipping traffic to normal under a memorandum of understanding signed this week. President Trump on Monday said the U.S. military was already “doing a little hunting for a
Most US families now have 2 parents working full time: Pew
Polling released Wednesday found that most U.S. families have both parents working full-time jobs. The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2025, 52 percent of mothers and fathers in different-sex relationships with children under 18 both work full-time jobs, according to an
ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content.
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
