Even when they perform equally well in elementary school, children from less privileged families in Germany are less likely to enter the high track in secondary school. A study by the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne shows that mentoring
As armed federal agents roam the streets of American cities and amid threats to declare the Insurrection Act and use military force to quell protests in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump said once again that the next elections should be canceled because he expects his party
The well-being benefits of nature are often linked to forests or habitats that support diverse pollinators. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress and anxiety, for example.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has told reporters that she presented the medal for her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.
"Roommates," paired with a video that reminds us of her "Come Clean" days, is one of her best songs in years
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of controversial moves that have shaken up the world order, including a military raid that toppled Venezuela's leader and renewed threats to annex Greenland. Trump, who campaigned on
What happens at the end of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and what does it mean for the next movie? We asked director Nia DaCosta.
“Daily Show” host Michael Kosta will play a different type of anchor on Tracy Morgan’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” premiering on Jan. 18. Kosta will guest star on the upcoming NBC comedy series as Brett Mann, the smug, self-important host of a “SportsCenter”-style
The next roadmap is coming "sometime soon."
Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban garage.
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.
Kathleen Kennedy, who has run Lucasfilm since Disney bought it in 2012, oversaw three blockbuster sequels to the original "Star Wars" trilogy and the successful spinoff "Rogue One."
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story The final deadline for ACA enrollment arrives Jan. 15 marks the last day that most people will be able to enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans, a final deadline that Congress has missed in its
Many Republicans are flatly rejecting President Trump’s proposal for a one-year 10-percent cap on credit card interest rates, warning that it will be unsustainable in the long run. Trump’s proposal echoes a long-standing push by progressive Democrats and a few conservative
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump during their meeting at the White House. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters in
If there's only going to be war in the far future, at least it'll look sick as hell.
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senators scramble as crypto fissures threaten key bill Senators are scrambling to find a way forward on key cryptocurrency legislation after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a highly anticipated markup following the loss of
In 2023, Daughter returned with Stereo Mind Game, the English folk trio’s first record since 2016’s Not To Disappear. Today marks ten years since that album, and to celebrate the group is sharing an outtake called “Not Enough.” “Not Enough” was written and demoed during the Not
Books about Marcel Duchamp, Frida Kahlo, Alma Thomas, and more, plus critical studies of lipstick and complaining, are on our radar.
The Commission of Fine Arts postponed a review Thursday of President Trump's White House ballroom, as the president has not appointed new members to replace those he fired in October. Arts commissioners were meant to meet Thursday for an "information presentation" about
Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organizations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection and support.
The son of Rob and Michele Reiner, now charged with their murders, was on medication that appeared to be working but was changed last fall due to side effects, The New York Times reported
Disney and Lucasfilm confirm Kathleen Kennedy's departure, Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan's ascension for Star Wars.
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has been sued by the ex-wife of a former congressional aide who is accusing the onetime Arizona senator of breaking up her 14-year marriage through “intentional and malicious interference,” according to a lawsuit filed in Moore County, N.C.
“The battle royale between Saks and Amazon has only begun," said bankruptcy attorney David Wander.
We may not be tastier, but just more abundant these days The post As Biodiversity Dwindles, Mosquitos Turn to Human Blood appeared first on Nautilus .
"When a child has a fever, crush a 'candlenut' (fiyaai [Aleurites moluccanus]). Add water to the mixture, and apply it to the child's body. The fever will go down."
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge allows Empire Wind construction to resume A major offshore wind farm is allowed to resume construction, a federal judge ruled Thursday, the second such ruling in the wake of the Trump administration’s
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate Republicans don't want Trump to take Greenland by force Senate Republicans are vowing to block any effort by President Trump to seize
Defective alert sound systems may not warn pedestrians of approaching vehicles traveling up to 6.2 mph.
A man who was injured in a shooting during an immigration stop with U.S. Border Patrol agents last week in Portland, Ore., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that allege he assaulted law enforcement and damaged federal property, according to federal court records. Luis
Yoon Suk Yeol will receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt on Friday.
Capcom's latest Resident Evil showcase highlights new types of zombies, and the difference between Graces and Leon.
Organizations including United States Artists and Creative Capital announced millions of dollars in grants this week. Plus: a baby rave!
Two things could happen in Greenland in the future, assuming warming trends continue. The first is that sea passage through the frozen Arctic would open a much faster sea trade route to the Pacific. If the passage becomes viable, it changes Greenland from a backwater land mass
Kouji Okada is joined by two other Atlus veterans.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves season 2 looks strong, but it's been overshadows by anger over the announcement trailer.
The show's first promo photo reveals a pretty faithful take on Lara's classic costume.
Magic: The Gathering announced a Fallout Secret Lair Superdrop focusing on characters and gear from the Amazon TV series, along with some reprints.
The Tokyo Broadcasting System has made a strategic investment in Legendary Entertainment, the producer of “Dune” and the Godzilla franchise, that will allow the Hollywood company access to more Japanese intellectual property. TBS – which operates broadcast networks, streaming
Donald Trump on Thursday finally got his greatest wish: to obtain a Nobel Peace Prize. He didn’t earn it, of course. Last year’s actual recipient, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, told reporters that she “presented” her medal to Trump during a meeting the two
Senators are scrambling to find a way forward on key cryptocurrency legislation after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a highly anticipated markup following the loss of a major industry player’s support. Late Wednesday, Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced he
A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased "volatility" in the protest-torn country. Iran was shaken over the last week by some of the biggest anti-government protests in the
Taye Diggs is entering the vertical drama space, a growing industry around content made to be watched on smartphones. CandyJar, which bills itself as the first microdrama streaming platform out of the U.S., has set Diggs as the star and executive producer of a series titled
The change in leadership may mean a new hope for the storied franchise or it could be an attack of the clones by giving fans more of the same.