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Making a big, life‑changing decision? Seven steps to consider
Should you marry that person? Quit a steady career to retrain? Move across the country, away from aging parents? Sit with any of these and watch your mind spin. You weigh what you'd gain against what you'd lose. You run the numbers. And still no answer arrives.
Energetic neutral atoms may help map Uranus's odd magnetic environment
Sending a spacecraft to the underexplored planet Uranus is at the top of many planetary scientists' wish lists. But which spacecraft-mounted instruments would be most useful for answering questions about the mysterious ice giant?
Warner Bros.’ Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy to Keynote Toronto Film Festival
The co-chairs and co-CEOs of the Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group will take part in TIFF's content market as part of its Dialogue program.
Hitmaking Producer Tay Keith Dead At 29
The hitmaking Memphis rap producer Tay Keith has passed away. His regular collaborator BlocBoy JB shared the news of Keith's death on his Instagram story, writing, "We talked everyday yeen even tell me you was leaving." WSMV confirms that he was recently found dead in his
Congress lays out path for final passage of housing bill
The housing affordability package could reach President Donald Trump's desk by the end of next week.
US faces tough path to new Iran nuclear deal
The United States is about to embark on difficult negotiations with the Iranian government, whose survival of a massive US-Israeli military assault has undercut American leverage while bolstering the Islamic republic. US President Donald Trump tore up the last nuclear deal with
AI teaches asset traders not to sweat the small stuff
Financial markets are governed by a combination of rational and irrational forces, statistical probabilities and "animal spirits." It takes fluency in both to understand the market, let alone beat it. Yet market actors, including asset traders, now frequently use
Electrically tunable spin polarization in graphene opens path toward low-power spintronic devices
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, have shown that the magnetic behavior of electrons in graphene can be precisely controlled using electricity, revealing unusually large spin signals in a carefully
Johor’s economy thriving - so why is cost of living a likely hot-button issue for state election?
A North-South divide in wealth distribution means some Johoreans struggle to keep up with rising costs – a potential key issue in the Jul 11 state polls.
Commentary: PAS the party to watch in Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls
The break between Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia could portend a major realignment of the country’s ethnic Malay-based parties, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Commentary: The Great Nicobar project - a signal of India finally ‘Acting East’?
India’s increasing military footprint is largely welcomed in Southeast Asia, which sees India as relatively benign rather than aggressive or imperialist, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
The Inner Worlds of Black Quilters
I am often reminded of the warmth of a quilt at my great-grandmother’s house, the weight of wool and polyester patchwork that dared you to try to break free.
The Side That Won the Civil War is Now Banning Books...
The Side That Won the Civil War is Now Banning Books About Why the Civil War Was Fought . “It is a well-known feature of civil society that nervous middle managers often act far more radically than top executives out of a sense of self-preservation.”
Glenn Danzig to Direct Adaption of His Comic ‘Hellmask’ (Exclusive)
The Misfits frontman's book is set against a medieval backdrop.
Circular polarization could cut laser backscatter in fusion experiments
Experiments at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility (NIF) require breathtaking precision. Each of the 192 lasers is focused to a width of a few millimeters to enter a 3-millimeter hole at the top or bottom of a 2-centimeter (0.8-inch) gold
Suburban street design has driven emissions since WWII, study suggests
Half of all Americans live in the suburbs. For decades, planners and policymakers have blamed suburban sprawl's environmental and social costs on one thing: distance. The farther people live from city centers, the more they drive, the more carbon they emit and the more
President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March, was released from detention on Thursday after an order by a federal judge. "Mr. Sarsour
Animated Nellie Mae Rowe Biopic Coming to YouTube
Streaming of the 2023 film, which lovingly immortalizes the late self-taught Black artist's life and legacy, starts on July 2.
Fans Are Wearing Diapers And Shitting Themselves To Get Close To Olivia Rodrigo, And She Can Smell It
Some people take going to a concert very seriously....
‘UFC Freedom 250’ Averages 8.2 Million Viewers Across U.S. and Latin America
The White House’s “UFC Freedom 250” event averaged 8.2 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+. According to the streamer, that marks its biggest live exclusive event ever. Of those 8.2 million average viewers, 7 million came from the U.S. and 1.2
Rice gene switch helps plants rebound from cold and use nitrogen more efficiently
Global climate change has increased the frequency of regional cold spells, causing substantial yield losses and even crop failure. Meanwhile, excessive nitrogen fertilizer use in agriculture has increased non-point-source pollution. Improving both stress resilience and nitrogen
Cook Political Report shifts 7 House races toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Thursday moved seven House races toward Democrats, as the minority party looks to retake control of the lower chamber this November. Erin Covey, the House editor for the report, wrote that despite the GOP appearing to benefit from a
The Knicks Championship Parade: See the Photos
Hundreds of thousands, if not many more, fans flocked to Lower Manhattan earlier today for the first-ever championship parade for the New York Knicks. On hand were not only the 2026 Knicks and their families, but also the mayor, Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and a slew of
Asteroid Donaldjohanson wobbles as it rotates, Lucy flyby reveals
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists studying the inner main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson have found that its rotation wobbles. Rather than rolling through space in a steady pattern, Donaldjohanson turns on two axes, rotating end over end once every 10.5 Earth days
Laser pulses set layered metals vibrating 1 trillion times per second, revealing electron-driven motion
How does light turn into motion within a metal? A team of researchers from European XFEL, the University of Potsdam and other participating institutions has shown that ultrashort optical laser pulses can trigger extremely rapid lattice vibrations in periodically layered metal
‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke on Her New Movie ‘Street Smart’ About Homeless Venice Youth, Casting Sally Struthers and Why Romantasy Is Booming
Since directing “Twilight” in 2008, Catherine Hardwicke has directed TV projects like “Under the Bridge” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Cabinet of Curiosities” and directed indie films with the likes of Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. She’s shot from London and Rome to Mexico. But
Fallout season 3 adds 3 to cast, including Manny Jacinto
The third season of Prime Video's post-apocalyptic series Fallout will begin filming in Los Angeles this month with new cast members.
Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over...
Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown . “This is absolutely crazy. It is also about 20C above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly.”
In the Midst of Tornado Season, a Surprisingly Short History of Predicting Twisters
A United States Army Lieutenant was the first to forecast the deadly storms in the late 1800s. Then he was told to stop. The post In the Midst of Tornado Season, a Surprisingly Short History of Predicting Twisters appeared first on Nautilus .
Climate change is now causing more local extinction in temperate regions than the tropics, study shows
Imagine returning to a favorite hiking trail 15 years after your first visit and discovering that many of the plants and animals that once lived there are gone. While these species may still exist elsewhere, these disappearances—known as local extinctions—are among the clearest
Early warning tool may protect river fish in heat waves
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have proposed a warning tool that predicts, up to three weeks in advance, when river fish in Switzerland will be at risk from heat. As heat waves become more frequent with climate change,
India-US ties strained after Strait of Hormuz attack kills 3 Indian sailors
The US’ failure to either express regret or apologise for these deaths further enraged many in India.
How BTS and K-pop saved the hanbok
The comeback of supergroup BTS has sparked new interest in the the traditional attire, offering a surprise lifeline to an industry that has been facing long-term decline.
LISTEN: Variety’s Owen Gleiberman Unpacks Why We Love the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise: ‘Some of the Greatest Movies Ever Made About Childhood’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Owen Gleiberman, Variety’s chief film critic, sings the praises of Pixar’s “Toy Story” movies as the fifth installment arrives in theaters on June 19. Pixar’s pioneering CG animated series, which began in 1995, amounts to “some of
Missing New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean expected to return June 30
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) said he would return to Washington, D.C., for House votes on June 30, days before the House leaves for its Independence Day recess. “The congressman will be back for votes on June 30,” his political adviser, Harrison Neely, told the New Jersey Globe.
Al Jazeera boss’ warning to staffers — don’t join anti-Israel protests
As Angela continued to report, she continued to walk with the protesters for about 20 seconds before stopping again about halfway through the segment, which was posted on X in early afternoon on May 16.
Ebola outbreak zone cases up almost 40 percent in a week
The Ebola outbreak in Congo that’s spread across parts of Africa has killed more than 200 people in its first month and is considered the worst known outbreak at this stage, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday. Ebola cases have
The Iran deal is good for Trump, but bad for the rest of us
Are there any real winners of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran? The global economy may benefit from renewed oil exports, while Trump could score a short-term political win if voters forget the war's economic fallout by the midterms
Trump calls for cease-fire on 'all fronts' as Netanyahu vows to stay in Lebanon
A senior Israeli official told reuters that Jerusalem is in 'stubborn negotiations' with the Trump administration over limits on IDF deployment in southern Lebanon up to 10 km inside the territory, as Netanyahu said the buffer zone will remain 'so long as security needs require
Instead of wishlisting its game, the developer of my favorite Next Fest demo wants you to play anyone else's: 'There are some genuinely great creators in this fest who deserve the attention'
It's an unconventional marketing strategy, but I'll allow it.
Epic’s Big Plan For Improving Its PC Storefront 8 Years Later Is Copying Steam
The company isn't giving up on its digital storefront yet
An EU of six, not 27, best way to 'reinforce Europe', Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews
The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.
TelevisaUnivison Lures Media-Buying Veteran Mike Law as EVP, Brand Partnerships
Spanish-language broadcaster TelevisaUnivison has hired Michael Law, a longtime media-buying executive who was most recently CEO of Dentsu’s Carat North America, as its new executive vice president of brand partnerships. He will report to John Kozack, who was recently named to
World of Warcraft players will never have to leave the MMO once Blizzard adds Discord chat for guilds in the next update
Looking for a group is about to be a lot easier in patch 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek.
AIPAC looms large ahead of New York primaries
The dynamic is especially striking in the race between Rep. Dan Goldman and former City Comptroller Brad Lander, the latter of whom has sharply criticized the incumbent.
Péter Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard
Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.
Low-development regions suffer far higher losses in climate disasters, study warns
People living in regions with lower scores on the Human Development Index face a substantially higher risk from climate-related disasters, even when these are not unusually severe. This is the key finding of a new study led by researchers at Leipzig University. The study
Fermi mission uncovers possible sibling supernova remnants
A new study of two supernova remnants, the debris left behind after stars explode, suggests the explosions came from stellar siblings that once orbited each other. The first star's detonation sent its binary companion hurtling through space, and then, after traveling for
Hidden fungus inside desert moss could rewrite 470-million-year story of how plants moved onto land
Mosses are survivors. They can dry into what looks like green dust, only to spring back to life minutes after rain. They can grow on rocks, in deserts, and there's talk of using them to terraform Mars someday. According to new research, mosses have also been hiding something.
