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New shell helps gold nanoparticles keep shape under laser heat longer
Gold nanoparticles, which are about one-thousandth the width of a human hair, can convert light they receive from a laser into heat. This capacity, known in medicine as photothermal therapy, is effective at destroying cancer cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.
How a super El Niño could trigger global famine
Extreme heat and drought could damage harvests and worsen global food insecurity this summer.
‘Creed’ Spinoff Series ‘Delphi’ Sets Main Cast, Including Wood Harris, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo
“Delphi,” Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “Creed” spinoff series, has set its main cast. The show was originally announced in May 2025. Per the official logline, the show “follows a group of gifted young boxers in an elite academy fighting to achieve their dreams and reach the
Kevin Hart Roast Hits 13.5 Million Viewers in One Week on Netflix, Down Slightly From Tom Brady Roast
“The Roast of Kevin Hart” hit 13.5 million views on Netflix during the May 11-17 viewing window, making it the streamer’s most-watched TV title of the week. The roast, which was livestreamed during the third-ever Netflix Is a Joke Festival, reached a slightly smaller audience
Africa: Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Africa: WAEMU Treasuries Raise Cfa 92 Billion in Liquid Market
[Daba Finance] The WAEMU public securities market recorded strong demand in the week of May 12 to May 15, with 3 member states raising CFA92 billion against an initial target of CFA85 billion.
Trump brags his ballroom to be topped by ‘greatest drone empire’
With his approval ratings hitting a second-term low in recent polling, President Donald Trump decided on Tuesday to show off the progress being made on the luxury ballroom he’s building at the White House. While speaking with reporters outside the White House, Trump boasted
Africa: AFC Commits $100m to African Tech Venture Funds
[Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the pan-African development finance institution with over $19 billion in total assets, has committed $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers, the Lagos-based institution announced on May 18, 2026. The
Africa: WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda
[Daba Finance] The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, its highest alert level under global health rules.
Fox One’s Streaming Surprise: Sports Fans Appear to Stay for Fox News
Jesse Watters isn’t known for his athletic prowess, but he may be a hit with streaming sports fans all the same. When Fox Corp. initially launched its new Fox One streaming service in the fall of last year, executives steeled themselves for a wave of sign-ups by cord-cutters
Harry Styles’ Tour Rep Responds to Fan Complaints About Poor Sightlines on ‘Together Together’ Tour: ‘Those Areas Are Being Reviewed Carefully and Adjusted Where Possible’
In response to multiple complaints online from Harry Styles fans who paid for special “VIP” floor tickets but found their views obscure by the 10-feet-tall walkways that circle the stadium floor on the first two nights of the singer’s “Together Together” tour, the tour’s
New chip offers way to make use of quantum system 'imperfections'
Quantum technologies promise powerful new kinds of computers, giving scientists new tools to mimic and explore nature at its tiniest scales. At those levels, everything in nature—from atoms and electrons to light itself—follows the strange rules of quantum mechanics. But the
Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
The Fortnite and Apple legal dispute is, somehow, still far from over.
Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here's what the science says
We often assume that how we respond to a rude comment says something stable about us: our personality, our culture, even the language we are speaking. If someone reacts calmly, we presume they are a patient person. If they snap back, we might assume they are short-tempered.
Imperfect polymer sequences still control protein function, revealing new design rules
What happens when a scientific problem seems too complex to solve precisely, yet understanding it could reshape how researchers design new materials and medicines? For decades, much of the polymer science community has relied on a "good enough" approach to a stubborn problem:
Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Sequel Will Shoot in 2027, Says Arnold Schwarzenegger
20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan.'
Kickstarter just killed its new mature content rules
Last week, we noted Kickstarter's new content guidelines which had some pretty weird new additions, including a prohibition on "sexual wellness products that are not designed for insertion or penetration and are not marketed primarily for sexual gratification." Those rules have
Republican Senators Furious Over Trump’s Texas Endorsement
President Trump’s decision to endorse Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race has left many Republicans fuming. Paxton, Texas’s scandal-plagued attorney general, is in a runoff in the state’s Republican primary against incumbent John Cornyn, who has the support of many of his
Israeli military reservist killed in clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, IDF says
Major (res.) Itamar Sapir was killed by Hezbollah fire while clearing buildings in a southern Lebanese village. He is survived by his wife, Roni, and their son, Maayan, aged one and a half • Sapir is the 21st IDF soldier to be killed in the current war with Hezbollah
Last-Minute NBA Tickets: Here’s Where to Buy Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Tickets Online
After closing out the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks for the Eastern Conference Finals crown on the road to the NBA Finals in June. Since the No. 3-seed Knicks have the better regular season record, New York has home
Kickstarter Reverts Controversial Ban On ‘NSFW’ Projects But Says Stripe ‘Can Still Suspend’ Approved Campaigns
Kickstarter's COO stated that the now-reverted NSFW guidelines were put in place due to campaigns being 'suspended by Stripe mid-funding'
‘Bitter Christmas’ Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s Playful New Film Nests Stories Within Stories, and Alter Egos Within Alter Egos
Early in Pedro Almodóvar’s new film “Bitter Christmas,” a female filmmaker is briefly hospitalized, and the attending physician recognizes her as the director of an offbeat film from some years before. “I hear it became a cult film,” says the good doctor. “What does that mean?
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive)
The 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, as well as the duo's 'Teen Titans Go!' series, have drawn massive viewership on the streamer.
AOC, Ro Khanna rivaling for future of Democratic Party?
There is a quiet internal negotiation over what the next version of the progressive movement looks like, who defines it, how broad it gets, and whether its future looks more like 2016, or 2020.
Epstein Survivors Blast Todd Blanche for Lying Under Oath
Eighteen survivors of millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein accused acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of lying under oath on Tuesday during a Senate Appropriations hearing, claiming he met with the survivors and their lawyers when he never did. “Acting Attorney General
Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.
Prince William to sell 20 percent of Duchy of Cornwall to fund eco-friendly projects
Prince William took over the estate in 2022 when King Charles ascended the throne.
Troy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-Strike
The key to a great artistic collaboration? Saying yes to every wild idea.
This German dialect leaves AI baffled, exposing a digital language blind spot
How well do language models understand Meenzerisch, the dialect spoken in the German city of Mainz? A research team led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has now investigated this question for the first time. Meenzerisch still shapes regional language culture today
Urban gardens may contain lead. Here's what the research says about the hidden health risk
You skip the pesticides, you remove weeds by hand, you choose heirloom seeds. Organic methods give you comfort in knowing that your vegetables are grown without excessive chemicals.
Jeanine Pirro cracks down on violent Navy Yard teens; punish the parents, too?
Video footage of a disturbing incident has gone viral on social media. It shows a group of teenagers trashing a Chipotle restaurant, hurling chairs at each other, and causing chaos as frightened customers hide in the corner. It’s all the more disturbing for me because it took
Cardi B Dominates 2026 BET Awards Nominations
Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Olivia Dean, Doechii, Teyana Taylor, and A$AP Rocky are among the top nominees
In Love And Deepspace, Intimacy Is The Ultimate Gooner Bait
The mortifying ordeal of being biblically known.
WME Signs Nicole Lapin, Money News Network
Nicole Lapin, a financial journalist, author and podcaster, has signed with WME, which will represent her and her Money News Network podcast operation. Lapin launched Money News Network in 2023. In addition to her show “Money Rehab,” which launched in 2020, the network is home
Dolph Lundgren Endorses Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man and Teases Appearance in New ‘Masters of the Universe’
The actor who starred in a 1987 live-action adaptation stopped by the L.A. premiere of the new movie.
Cucumbers used to be called “cowcumbers” ....
Cucumbers used to be called “cowcumbers” . I’m sorry, what?!
How a 4,000-year-old city defied history's 'rules' by becoming more equal as it became more successful
For decades, historians have generally agreed that the progress of small villages as they evolved into cities came at the price of widening inequality. A small group of leaders, kings and priests, would inevitably seize control of the wealth and the gap between rich and poor
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
Africa: Africa Must Add Value to Minerals to Achieve SDGs, Build Inclusive Prosperity - Tanzania Deputy Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African countries must stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing and manufacturing, if the continent is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build inclusive, long-term prosperity, Tanzania Minerals Deputy Minister Steven
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
Google's I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3.5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates about its Project Aura smart glasses. If you weren't able to tune into the event's livestream today or
Cannes Press Screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Evacuated Due to Medical Emergency
A Tuesday evening press screening in Cannes of Pedro Almodovar’s “Bitter Christmas” was temporarily evacuated after a medical emergency, Variety has confirmed. The screening in the Bazin theater in the Palais was paused so emergency services could assist the person, according
All car pass cars in Forza Horizon 6
The car pass in Forza Horizon 6 offers you 30 cars throughout the rest of the year. Here's all of the cars you'll receive and how to get them.
Molecular net boosts the power of natural biopesticides
Scientists at VIB and Vrije Universiteit Brussel have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps a widely used biological pesticide become more effective. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals how bacteria produce ultra-strong protein fibers that form
Economists solve a mystery involving international trade and competition from China
Economists have identified—and resolved—a seeming paradox regarding how competition from China affects the price and volume of products that are exported from other countries into the United States. The findings shed new light on the complex dynamics of international trade and
After A Year Of Waiting, Pokémon Has Finally Released One Of Its Best Anime Episodes In English
‘Dragonite and the Special Delivery’ was original released in 2025 in other languages
What freediving can reveal about human health — and our limits
The practice of freediving is teaching physiologists how humans stretch their physical and mental limits, which in turn may improve treatments for lung and heart ailments.
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns of similarities between AI boom and dot-com bubble
Burry, who rose to prominence after his bet against the subprime mortgage market was featured in “The Big Short,” pointed to evidence that an increasingly large amount of junk-bond debt and venture capital money is pouring into the AI sector.
Erewhon to open its first Orange County location
The market known for its eye-watering smoothie prices and viral wellness concoctions is moving ahead with plans for a new store.
