Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties
Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan.
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Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst
The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.
Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security. On a second major front,
The Talos Principle 3 announced for PC and PS5 — see the first trailer here
The third and final installment of the Talos Principle is here, challenging players with a new, intriguing storyline and plenty of puzzles.
The Boys showrunner explains Frenchie's death and why Kimiko talks like that
Eric Kripke discusses the importance of a loss in The Boys season 5 episode 7
Mostly empty foam overturns assumptions of electron beam stopping
When physicists fire beams of fast electrons at materials, they often need to know exactly how much energy those electrons will lose as they travel through. Through new research published in Physical Review Letters, a team led by Ke Jiang at Shenzhen Technology University in
To get string theory, you need only four physics assumptions
Tenets of quantum mechanics and special relativity, among other theoretical ideas, lead inexorably to string theory.
Purity Ring’s Megan James Launches New Solo Project MMJ
Around these parts, “MMJ” often stands for My Morning Jacket. Around other parts, “MMJ” might stand for medical marijuana. Now, “MMJ” stands for a new thing: The solo project of Megan James, one half of the electro-pop duo Purity Ring. James initially announced the new endeavor
'What if behind the pointer, there was an AI model': Google DeepMind wants to reinvent the humble mouse cursor
It was not broke, and I don't think they fixed it.
Israeli army's seizure orders speed up development of outposts and settlements
In this effort, the IDF leaves room for outposts by pushing Palestinians off areas it claims as firing zones. Seizure orders doubled in the space of a year
Beluga calls deciphered to bolster conservation efforts
Alaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga whales in the late 1970s, but today the population hovers around 300. Despite almost two decades of recovery work, the whales aren't bouncing back. The Cook Inlet belugas are likely struggling under multiple pressures,
Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and Keith Urban to Serve as Presenters at 2026 ACM Awards
Hosted by Shania Twain, the event this Sunday will also feature Andrew Whitworth, Michael Bublé, the War and Treaty, and more
Inside Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront: Execs Address ‘Ellison in the Room’ Before First Looks at ‘Minecraft Movie 2,’ ‘Harry Potter’
Warner Bros. Discovery opened its annual upfronts presentation to advertisers Wednesday with a tribute to the late, great Ted Turner led by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Following a sizzle promoting every modern WBD property from James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie to HBO’s upcoming
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
Play Subnautica 2. Record yourself. Send us your vids. Win a prize.
Elon Musk Attacks ‘The Odyssey’ Again and Claims Christopher Nolan Cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy Because ‘He Wants Awards’
Elon Musk has doubled down on dissing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” via new X posts and replies that mock the upcoming tentpole for casting Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page, the latter of whom previously worked with Nolan on “Inception.” Musk already came out swinging against
Nintendo Hints At More Big Switch 2 Games This Fall And The Ongoing Importance Of Its Last-Gen Console
The Switch 2 maker is keeping its holiday 2026 lineup a secret for now
Van Hollen posts alcohol use test results after challenging Patel to take survey
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) shared the results of a test to assess alcohol disorders after FBI Director Kash Patel told the lawmaker he would also submit to the test if they did them “side by side.” Democrats have called on Patel to take the Alcohol Use Disorders
Steve Earle and Steve Buscemi Celebrate New York’s Diversity With ‘City of Immigrants’ Video
Veteran singer-songwriter-actor Steve Earle and veteran actor-director Steve Buscemi are two people who would seem to have known each other for ages. Their work, whether it’s Earle’s vast catalog of songs (“Copperhead Road,” “Guitar Town”) and acting roles (“The Wire,” “Treme,”
With World Cup 30 Days Away, ICE Still Threatens Fans
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents will be present at the 2026 FIFA tournament, casting an ominous shadow of violent authoritarianism over the beloved event. Earlier this year ICE head Todd Lyons announced that the agents would be present at the World Cup just for
US news reports of gloomy Iran war intel assessments anger Trump
US President Donald Trump has accused news outlets of committing “virtual treason” by reporting on classified American intelligence agency assessments showing that Iran has retained significant missile capabilities, contradicting triumphant White House claims that the Middle
The Bioshock series has some of gaming's best intros because lead dev Ken Levine knows 'if you have a mediocre beginning, you're done'
First impressions are everything.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch
According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software recall applies to Waymo vehicles that use the company’s fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems.
Sari Lightman Announces New Album The Way I Saw You Produced By Meg Duffy: Hear “The Way I Saw You”
You may know Sari Lightman from a pair of bands with her twin sister Romy, the psychedelic rock, pop, and folk projects Tasseomancy and Lightman & Lightman. Today she’s announcing her solo debut. Out next month, The Way I Saw You is produced by Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy, who
Speaker Johnson responds to Trump remark: Iran conflict ‘put a little damper’ on affordability
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Iran conflict has “put a little damper” on Republicans’ affordability efforts while insisting that President Trump “thinks about Americans’ financial situations.” Johnson made the comments when asked in a press conference Wednesday about
Adam Serwer : “Violence serves an authoritarian...
Adam Serwer : “Violence serves an authoritarian agenda.”
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Cruz over 'parasite' remark
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) shot back at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over comments in which he called her a “parasite,” saying the Lone Star State senator views working-class people as “less than him.” On Monday, Cruz called Ocasio-Cortez a “parasite sucking on the
Kudlow tells Hassett inflation number was 'lousy'
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Tuesday told National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett that the rising annual inflation rate is "lousy" as the Trump administration seeks to defend its economic agenda. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8 percent over the past
Hovvdy Announce New Album Big World: Hear “Try Try Try”
Hovvdy have been at it for a while now, but the indie rock duo hit new heights with their sprawling, ambitious self-titled double album, one of our favorites of 2024. Since then, they’ve collaborated with runo plum, and Charlie Martin played on Teethe’s acclaimed LP Magic Of
Strength in Depth: Top Titles From Spain
Spanish titles to track at Cannes: 5 More Minutes Director: Javier Ruiz Caldera A Movistar Plus+ Original comedy written by top Spanish comic Berto Romero that follows a couple in crisis experiencing a time loop during a rural getaway. Sales: Filmax Aida the Movie Director:
A Shot From Disney’s New Punisher Special Is Going Viral For Looking Like A PS3 Game
Punisher: One Last Kill features an unintentional cameo from Joel Last of Us
Electrified route to epoxides could cut costs and pollution with common catalyst
When you hear the word "epoxide," what do you think? If anything, likely "glue." But epoxides are quite common in our everyday lives. You might be sitting on a foam seat cushion made from epoxides. There is a good chance the synthetic textiles in your clothing involve epoxides
Why global businesses are becoming quietly entwined with the military
Big corporations are not just influenced by governments anymore—they are being increasingly influenced by the military, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the Journal of World Business, shows many multinational firms now build
Karol G Is Rumored to Be on Drake’s ‘Iceman.’ Let’s Look at His Past Latin Music Collaborations
The Canadian rapper has been fusing hip-hop with Latin genres for more than a decade
Robbie Kruithoff, William Nobel Launch Wrong Turn Productions, Co-Financing Pamela Anderson’s ‘Queen of the Falls’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Robbie Kruithoff, a filmmaker and investor, and William Nobel, a writer and producer, have launched Wrong Turn Productions, an independent studio that will develop and produce movies for a global audience. The duo says they will focus on making “entertaining” independent films
Flu signals in wastewater offer an early warning for community outbreaks
Seasonal influenza can spread rapidly, and timely information on rising cases is essential for public health decisions and health care resource planning. However, conventional surveillance based on reported patients can lag behind real-world infection trends because it depends
Foo Fighters Bring Massive Hits to Their First-Ever Tiny Desk
Dave Grohl credits seeing 12 members of Trouble Funk squeeze behind the desk as making him want to do it
Were Martian tides strong enough to shape its ancient landscape?
You're an anaerobic microbe sunbathing on a Martian beach billions of years ago listening to the small waves hit the shoreline as you take in the perchlorates in the Martian regolith. This is because while Mars is warm and wet, it still lacks sufficient oxygen, so anaerobic
Trump Team Is Pissed at Aide Secretly Enabling Crazed Nighttime Rants
Even the president’s inner circle is tiring of his erratic, late-night social media binges—and the White House aide responsible for them. Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp is the woman behind his overnight Truth Social sprees, The Wall Street Journal reported
