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Kudzu Vines and Synthetic Leaves Entwine in Joyce Lin’s Irrepressible Sculptures

How has kudzu influenced the South? Joyce Lin unpacks its knotted legacy. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Kudzu Vines and Synthetic Leaves Entwine

Trump insists Joint Chiefs chair on board for Iran military move

President Donald Trump admitted Monday that a US assault on Iran would be disastrous for the Middle East nation’s people as he considers options for a military attack, reportedly drawing private warnings from the United States’ top general. In a Truth Social post, Trump pushed

House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares

Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

John Davidson Gives First Interview and Explains Tourette’s Tics After Shouting N-Word and Other Slurs at BAFTAs: ‘I Felt a Wave of Shame’ (EXCLUSIVE)

John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for “I Swear,” was thrust into the spotlight at the 79th BAFTA Awards when his involuntary vocal tics disrupted the ceremony, including an outburst of racial slurs that occurred as “Sinners”

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

Gonzales faces growing pressure over affair allegations

Pressure is mounting on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) — and on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — over explosive allegations that the Texas congressman had an affair with a staffer who later killed herself. A growing number of Republicans have called for Gonzales to resign, or to

Path of Exile's next update might prevent your cursor from killing you, and it has a bunch of QoL changes that even PoE 2 doesn't have yet

While it may be old, PoE 1's oldest systems continue to be polished with every expansion.

Ahead of SOTU, Dems demand Trump makes Iran plans public

John Turturro’s Sundance Crime Thriller ‘Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Sells to Sony Pictures Classics

John Turturro’s crime thriller “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” has sold to Sony Pictures Classics a month after its Sundance Film Festival premiere. A release date hasn’t been set but SPC is eyeing a theatrical debut in the fall. Written and directed by Noah Segan,

Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices The list prices of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are set to fall by up to 50 percent next year following an announcement by pharmaceutical giant Novo

DOJ sues New Jersey over Sherrill order meant to rein in ICE

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Monday lawsuit against New Jersey and its Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D), over a recent executive order that bans Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from state property without a judicial warrant. The government wrote that Sherrill is

Yoko Taro’s new Evangelion anime faces an impossible challenge after 3.0+1.0

The legacy of Thrice Upon A Time remains unparalleled in the face of a brand-new franchise continuation.

Foo Fighters Debut New Song “Of All People” In Ireland

Foo Fighters' new album Your Favorite Toy doesn't drop until April, but Dave Grohl and company have already shared quite a few teasers, whether in the form of an official single or a series of brief snippets on Instagram . The Foos are currently in Ireland right now, where they

No. 2 House Democrat won’t attend State of the Union

Dead Kennedys Say They’ll Book No Further Punk In The Park Events Due To Owner’s Trump Support

Last summer, the multi-city music festival series Punk In The Park faced backlash when word got out that owner Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions donated to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Bands like Destiny Bond dropped off Punk In The Park events, Dropkick

Avowed Doesn’t Have A Typical Romance Mechanic, But That Makes Its Romantic Moments Hit Even Harder

Less reach and flexibility, more character growth and emotional intimacy

Reddit fined nearly $20 million by UK online privacy regulator for 'using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content'

Reddit denies wrongdoing and says it will appeal.

Israel can't hide behind an Iran war to avoid a strategy in Lebanon and Syria

Even if Trump orders strikes on Iran, the spotlight will return to Jerusalem ■ The U.S. betrayal of the Kurds – and its backing of Turkey's Syria occupation – underscores Israel's need for a coherent regional strategy

Magic lawsuit over overprinting cards voluntarily dismissed, but Hasbro still on the hook

Shareholders withdrew a lawsuit alleging Hasbro misled investors about Magic overprinting, as the company moves to dismiss a related securities case.

Scalise, committee chairs huddle with White House officials on GOP agenda

Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US

The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.

US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards

The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

Tennessee lawmakers float abortion amendment that would charge mothers with homicide

Two Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are floating an amendment to an abortion bill that would bring homicide charges against expecting mothers who choose to terminate their pregnancies. The GOP sponsors, state Rep. Jody Barrett (Dickson) and state Sen. Mark Pody (Lebanon),

Quantum effect could power the next generation of battery-free devices

A new study has revealed how tiny imperfections and vibrations inside a promising quantum material could be used to control an unusual quantum effect, opening new possibilities for smaller, faster, and more efficient energy-harvesting devices.

A24's Backrooms movie teaser trailer is so promising to Backrooms fans

Backrooms' director, 17-year-old Kane Parsons, keeps showing why he got this job. His take on the viral YouTube/creepypasta phenomenon feels right.

New Aegean index unlocks advance in Mediterranean seasonal rainfall forecasting

A new study has identified a distinct climate precursor in the Mediterranean Sea that can predict winter precipitation levels in the Levant months in advance. The study, published in Weather and Climate Dynamics, is titled "Mediterranean Sea heat uptake variability as a

How studying yeast in the gut could lead to new, better drugs

A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases. The research is published in the journal BMC Genomics.

The rise of 'Chinamaxxing': Cultural curiosity or TikTok caricature?

A playful TikTok trend celebrating everyday Chinese habits has gone global, prompting debate over cultural appreciation - and whether online fascination can reshape perceptions.

Commentary: Myanmar and Timor-Leste quarrel calls ASEAN’s conventional wisdom into question

The fallout between the two ASEAN members highlights Timor-Leste’s unique international personality, says a researcher.

Top Oversight Democrat says Merrick Garland should testify on Epstein

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that former Attorney General Merrick Garland, who served under former President Biden, should testify to Congress about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Why the [Department of Justice (DOJ)] under Merrick Garland, or others,

Parents are underestimating their teens' use of AI chatbots: Survey

There’s a wide gap between parents’ estimates of their teenagers' AI chatbot activities and actual usage, according to new polling data. A majority of teens in the U.S. — 64 percent — indicated they use AI chatbots in a Pew Research Center survey. About 3 in 10 said they use

Why do microbes team up? A new model explains nutrient sharing in fluctuating environments

Depending on others for something you need may feel like a risky proposition—and perhaps a human one. It is actually a survival strategy found in the microbial world, and far more frequently than one might expect. Discovering why is key to understanding how microbes form stable

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Workday, Cava, Lucid Group and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Synthetic RNA 'nanostars' create programmable compartments in bacteria

Researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) have found a new way to organize molecules inside living cells, opening possibilities for more controlled and efficient biomanufacturing. The team has published a paper in Nature Communications

Microsoft reveals partnership with Starlink despite Elon Musk’s feud with OpenAI

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand internet connectivity around the world – signaling its openness to working with Elon Musk’s companies despite his feud with OpenAI.

The hidden stress facing coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf

A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf are facing a hidden but growing source of stress. When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world's hottest reefs, these fish must use extra energy just to recover

Targeted climate policies are successfully cutting carbon, study shows

Countries with stricter and better-targeted climate policies cut carbon emissions faster, according to a major new study by researchers in the UK and EU. The study draws on the most comprehensive climate policy dataset ever assembled, using over 3,900 policies adopted since

Durbin whistleblowers accuse Patel of jet usage, decision-making that hindered FBI responses

New whistleblower allegations shared with Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) prompted the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to accuse FBI Director Kash Patel of “irresponsible joyriding” on the bureau’s jet, which Durbin said had compromised high stakes

Louvre Director Resigns Amid Heist Fallout

Laurence des Cars's resignation comes months after the infamous jewel heist drew international ire.

Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against Photographer Alexa Wilkinson

Wilkinson was arrested after photographing a protest at the New York Times's headquarters.

PayPal pops nearly 7% on report fintech startup Stripe is weighing an acquisition

PayPal's stock lost nearly a third of its value last year due to slowing growth and competition concerns.

Kash Patel’s Jet-Setting Delayed FBI Probe Into Charlie Kirk’s Death

FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal reliance on the bureau’s jet fleet isn’t just costing taxpayers money—it’s also significantly interfering with the agency’s work. A whistleblower revealed Tuesday that the FBI’s investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination was waylaid by at

Physicists develop new method to measure universe's expansion rate

We have known for several decades that the universe is expanding. Scientists use multiple techniques to measure the present-day expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. These methods are internally consistent and based on the same physics, so all observed

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth gives Anthropic Friday deadline to remove military AI restrictions or face potential blacklisting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Anthropic boss Dario Amodei that he has until Friday evening to remove restrictions on how the US military can use its Claude AI chatbot – or potentially face major penalties.

Norway's King Harald taken to hospital in Spain

OSLO, Feb 24 - Norway's King Harald, 89, was taken to hospital on Tuesday on the Spanish island of Tenerife, suffering from an infection and dehydration, the royal palace said in a statement.

Small businesses that challenged Trump’s tariffs begin refund push

Fresh off their Supreme Court victory, a group of small businesses that challenged President Trump’s global tariffs formally commenced their refund push on Tuesday. In a new filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade, wine importer VOS Selections and the four other

TV Station Group Consolidation Leaves Markets With Less Local News, According to New Study That DirecTV Has Filed With the FCC

As the FCC explores raising station cap limits and station groups aim for more mega-mergers — including Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna — a new report commissioned by DirecTV shows that markets with a Big Four duopoly, triopoly or even quadropoly have been left with