Female Dogs and Directors Dominate Palm Dog Awards
The four-footed stars of 'La Perra' and 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning' capture coveted canine honors.
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RFK Jr.’s Muddled Claims on Drug Approval Speed
The Food and Drug Administration in recent months has approved a small number of drugs quite quickly under a new expedited review program. But Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overstated the impact of the program by making misleading comparisons to
Summer 2026 movies in theaters: 10 films we can't wait to see
From creepypasta horror to superhero sensations, there's a truly amazing amount of movie magic coming this summer.
These Tiny Flies Survive, Even Thrive on Snow
Genomic adaptations power their extreme cold tolerance The post These Tiny Flies Survive, Even Thrive on Snow appeared first on Nautilus .
EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni push
EU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy
Data center debacle is already roiling midterms — and AI companies may need to share the wealth to fix it
One idea gaining ground among AI optimists is to pay a direct dividend from profits generated by local data centers, either to individuals or to invest in city projects.
Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup
Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu?
‘Congo Boy’ Review: Congolese Filmmaker Rafiki Fariala Finds Poetry in the Chaos of War Displacement
“Congo Boy” opens with a big setpiece set in a dance club: The camera follows two young men as they walk around searching for someone, the audience immediately thrown into a vibrant milieu of throbbing music and writhing bodies. Before they can settle in, some soldiers enter
U.S. pushes its AI in China and Asia after Trump-Xi meeting
Integrating American AI in Asia is high on the agenda for the U.S., according to a senior official for APEC and economic policy.
China to expand public service access for migrant workers
BEIJING, May 22 - China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that could help more migrant workers access urban public services.
Secure your spot in Hell: Part of Michigan’s quirky tourist town is going up for sale
You could be the new owner of the “Gateway to Hell”, which comes complete with a Crematory ice cream shop, devil-themed mini golf and a wedding chapel.
Inflation, instability, and escalation
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan faces a long, hot summer of inflation and tighteningScott Foster reports that Japan is entering a difficult period of inflation, rising bond yields and monetary
S’pore-China ties based on mutual benefit, with opportunities in AI, ageing: SM Lee
Issues of economic dependence and national identity can be managed, he said.
A single Nvidia Vera Rubin rack is estimated to cost $7,803,148 with over $2 million of that figure spent on memory alone
A 435% increase in memory cost over the GB300, supposedly.
How Japan IP Adaptation ‘Cat’s Eyes’ Cracked France’s Youth Audience – and What the Global Rollout Taught Its Makers
The live-action French remake of Tsukasa Hojo’s “Cat’s Eyes” manga captured 46% of France’s 15-to-24 audience on TF1 – a figure its distributor described as “totally unexpected” – before selling into more than 50 territories and landing on Hulu in the U.S. Rodolphe Buet, chief
What do the Commonwealth Writers Prize AI allegations mean for prizes—and short stories?
Another day, another literary scandal involving AI. It has been alleged that the judges of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been duped by an author using AI in his winning entry. Jamir Nazir's The Serpent in the Grove, which won for the Caribbean region, was then
Africa: Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments
[Namibian] Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for development banks alone, it is one that every business that operates on the African soil
Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says
ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other Turkish media said. The CHP has appealed also to a higher court, as well as
Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53
Plus: Xbox expands leadership team (again) and the Nex Playground is heading to the UK and Ireland.
Replacing the Viper V4 Pro's skates gave one reviewer some Razer warranty trouble after glass pad sensor issues
The issue is resolved now, but it raises questions over warranty wording.
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis as playable characters
Sorry Yarrick, you're no Ibram Gaunt.
If you need to anesthetize a butterfly, here's the best way to do it
Anesthesia makes life-saving procedures as painless and stress-free as possible for the animals we love and care for. But not a lot is known about the effects of anesthesia on animals that we don't typically consider pets—like butterflies and other invertebrates. Insects are
Cannes Palm Dog Award Goes to Yuri, Chilean Rescue Dog and Star of ‘La Perra’
The Palm Dog, Cannes’ beloved, unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the official selection and various sidebars, has crowned its winner for 2026. For many attendees, the standard of films in this year’s Cannes hasn’t quite matched previous
Tales From amfAR’s $20 Million Cannes Fundraising Gala, Featuring Rami Malek and Heidi Klum
...and Simon de Pury’s dearly departed broken auctioneer’s gavel.
Disclosure Day writer reveals Spielberg avoided any Close Encounters connections
David Koepp wrote Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds for the blockbuster master, whose summer 2026 release won't repeat himself.
We must protect mail-in voting against Trump interference
Congress must invalidate President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting as it is unconstitutional, politically motivated, and will disproportionately disenfranchise certain groups of voters.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Exploring education during times of economic crisis
Major economic crises affect a country in myriad ways, often resulting in unemployment spikes, increased inequality between financial classes, housing instability, and much more. But how do they impact the educational landscape, particularly at the secondary school level?
Africa: Ntshavheni's Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens' Role in Building South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country's development, saying government cannot drive change alone and that communities must
China restricts more drug precursor exports to US
China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid underpinning a deadly drug epidemic in the United States.
Oscar-Winning Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor on Genre Pivot, Women in Film India at Cannes: ‘I Am Ambitious, and I’m Not Scared About That Ambition’
A year after founding Women in Film India, Guneet Monga Kapoor – whose “The Elephant Whisperers” took the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars – was at Cannes with four scholarship recipients in tow and a producing slate that signals a deliberate
Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery
A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that slightly changing the angle of a person’s foot while walking reduced knee pain as effectively as common medications — and
Ken Martin’s fight for survival deepens following DNC autopsy release
In today's issue: ▪ 2024 DNC autopsy backlash ▪ Ebola concerns rise ▪ Reconciliation bill punted ▪ Lawler campaigning with Trump If yesterday’s release of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) long-awaited autopsy report on the 2024 presidential election was meant to lower
EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025 thanks to costs and regulatory burden, says IATA
Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade.
Samsung’s memory chip employees negotiated $340,000 bonuses this year
Details have emerged about a tentative deal struck between Samsung and semiconductor employees who had threatened to strike. The deal reportedly makes some workers eligible for average annual bonuses of $340,000. The proposed 18-day strike had hinged on Samsung's bonus cap for
Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map
Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.
Why Trump Is So Afraid of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and The View
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon here . You can read a transcript here . The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s program on CBS isn’t the end of entertainment shows with a political bent on network tv. In the latest edition of Right Now , Meredith Conroy,
Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged child rape
Bangladesh has seen a spike in reported cases of violence against women and children in recent months, fuelling widespread anger.
13 new games we can't wait to play this summer
New video games in summer 2026 include everything from an Assassin's Creed remake to a new Marvel game. Here are the best new games of summer '26.
Listening to the rainforest: Researcher uses AI to monitor biodiversity through sound
In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.
How Kevin Warsh will navigate his tricky new position as Fed chairman under Trump
Warsh’s predicament will be on full display on Friday at the White House, as Trump will be presiding over Warsh’s swearing in as chairman.
Are screens actually bad for kids, or are we just panicking for nothing?
Moral panics are usually moral first and accurate second.
Transcript: Why Trump Is Afraid of Colbert, Kimmel, and “The View”
This is a lightly edited transcript of the May 21 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . This is part of Right Now’s ongoing cover of media in the Trump era, including a discussion on the temporary
Microsoft’s consumer marketing chief to leave next year
Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft, is leaving the company after 35 years. Mehdi announced his departure in an internal memo on Thursday, noting that he will leave Microsoft next year. He will remain focused on marketing for
Pakistan’s balancing act in focus as PM Sharif heads to China
Analysts say Islamabad is seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing while navigating relations with the United States and Iran.
How Cubans feel about the US indictment of Raúl Castro
People in Havana reacted after US prosecutors indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, with several residents calling for dialogue instead of confrontation.
SpaceX delays rocket launch amid €1.51tn IPO plans
SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.”