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Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets India's Modi, says closer ties will make both countries stronger
June 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he hoped closer ties and undertaking joint projects with India would make both countries stronger.
US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key
WASHINGTON, June 17 - Both Iran and the U.S. can walk away from the memorandum of understanding they are set to sign on Friday, and upcoming talks are likely to focus on the precise sequencing of the steps previewed in the preliminary accord, a senior U.S. official told
Swiss lake symbiosis reveals unexpected role in nitrogen cycling
A publication led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany, shows that microscopic partnerships between ciliates and bacteria play a role in the nitrogen cycle of lakes. The study, published in The ISME Journal, investigates what
One of the world's most important climate threats has an image problem
Deep in the Atlantic, a vast circulation of water carries heat from the tropics toward Greenland. This is the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or Amoc. It does this work largely out of sight, so it doesn't have the public profile of rainforests, polar ice caps or
These Top-Rated Popcorn Machines Will Complete Your Home Theater
As summer descends upon us, one of the best ways to escape the heat — and stay entertained — is by watching a movie. Theaters see a spike in attendance in summer, largely due to tentpole studio releases that keep seats full through Labor Day weekend. But for those who prefer to
Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments
Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate.
Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in Lebanon in comments made at the close of a G7 summit in France. Netanyahu and Trump have repeatedly clashed
Lil Nas X Opens Up About Bipolar Diagnosis and Improved Mental Health: ‘Black, Gay and Bipolar? I’m Living Life on Extreme Hard Mode’
Lil Nas X is opening up about his mental health and bipolar diagnoses. The rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to explain how he’s been doing since his arrest in Los Angeles in August. “When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past few years
Africa: Kabale Leaders Urge Communities to Protect Children As Africa Marks Day of the African Child
[Nile Post] As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse, neglect, and harmful environments.
Olivia Wilde Says Harry Styles Romance Made ‘People F—ing Pissed’ and 10-Year Age Gap ‘Really Upset’ Them: I Was Called a ‘Slut’ for Dancing at His Shows
Olivia Wilde joined the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on her press tour for “The Invite” and expressed some regret over staying silent amid the tumultuous release of “Don’t Worry Darling” in 2022. “I never felt more disconnected from the person that people were talking about. It was
Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but added uncertainty over the exact date. "The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day
Xbox's secret weapon could change everything for The Elder Scrolls 6
Microsoft wants its gaming division to pump out hits ASAP, but how will a studio like Bethesda make it happen for TES6?
This Shark Can Walk on Land
A new shark species just dropped The post This Shark Can Walk on Land appeared first on Nautilus .
Asteroid Named After Elliott Smith
An asteroid has been officially named after the late, great Elliott Smith. Orlando Campopiano, an independent filmmaker based in Edinburgh, worked with Smith's estate to submit a proposal to the International Astronomical Union, and the governing body opted to say yes. Now
Republicans more likely to celebrate upcoming US 250th anniversary: Survey
A new poll found that Americans registered as Republicans are more likely to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July. Gallup and the bipartisan group With Honor, in collaboration with America250, released a poll on Wednesday showing that 88 percent of GOP
'High-res' is the secret to finding alien life with the next great space telescope
We're still in the definition phase of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), but it seems like every week a new research group comes out with a paper helping to shape what is becoming one of the most important space telescopes of the 2040s. A new paper posted to the arXiv
Bringing ancient light-sensing proteins back to life
Resurrecting dinosaurs using DNA retrieved from a mosquito trapped in amber is a great movie plot, though it's less likely to happen in the real world. However, researchers have been trying to unlock the secrets behind the evolution of a single protein family to understand the
AI could be trapped in a 'Carbon Valley' unless action is taken soon
AI is growing fast, and keeping up means building more data centers, manufacturing advanced chips and powering the tech behind it. All of that comes with a carbon cost. AI advocates claim that in the long run, AI will save energy and cut carbon emissions across global industries.
Cape Verde goaltender, mother to be reunited in time for World Cup match, Jeffries says
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday the mother of Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has secured a visa to join her son ahead of the team’s next FIFA World Cup match. Jeffries wrote in a statement that he spoke to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked
Trump jokes he'll blame Vance if Iran deal doesn't work out
President Trump joked on Wednesday that he will blame Vice President Vance if the preliminary deal with Iran falls through. “I like that idea, sure,” Trump said when asked by Fox News's Peter Doocy if his vice president would take the fall if the deal fails. “If it works out,
Musk’s AI tool Grok was used to help fire 2,000 munitions at Iran
A Pentagon official revealed in a court filing earlier this week that the US military used a version of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool, Grok, to help carry out attacks on Iran. Cameron Stanley, the Pentagon’s chief digital and AI officer, wrote in a sworn statement to
Lambrini Girls in Brooklyn: See Our Best Live Photos of the U.K. Punk Act
Just days after tearing down Warped Tour, they brought the noise to New York, and we were there
Trump scolds Netanyahu at G7 summit: ‘I feel bad for Lebanon'
President Trump on Wednesday aired his frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, telling the Israeli leader to hold back attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon amid high-stakes negotiations with Iran.
What to watch for at Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chairman today
Kevin Warsh is widely expected to hold interest rates steady in his first meeting as Fed chairman Wednesday afternoon – but now all eyes are on whether the committee will signal a more hawkish stance, with the possibility of rate hikes.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ the “Most Mature, Emotionally Complex” in Franchise, Joe Russo Says
While Robert Downey Jr. says the writers have solved Marvel's post-'Endgame' slump problem.
Post Malone Pays Tribute to Oliver Tree at Toronto Show: ‘An Absolutely Beautiful Man’
Malone poured one out for the alternative pop artist, who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil earlier this week
D4vd, Singer Accused of Murdering 14-Year-Old, Wins Delay of Major Hearing
The singer has pleaded not guilty to charges he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and concealed her dismembered remains in his Tesla.
Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder, Flutist and Sax Player, Dies at 81
Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of Chicago who was with the band from its start in 1967 through his retirement in 2017, died Wednesday, family members announced. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for six years. Parazaider played reed instruments in the band
Lil Nas X Shares Update About Mental Health Treatment, New Music
Young hitmaker Lil Nas X has had a rough year. In August 2025, LAPD arrested the artist after the artist was seen dancing down Ventura Boulevard in nothing but underwear and cowboy boots. Police claimed that he charged at them and assaulting then, sending one cop to the
Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies
EVIAN, FRANCE, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that the United States, in a parallel effort to the U.S.-Iran deal, will discuss Iran's ballistic missiles and terrorist proxies with Gulf nations. At a press
Factbox-The 14-point draft of the U.S.-Iran deal
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - The United States has so far not released the full text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz. But a draft copy reviewed by Reuters lays out in 14 points a high-level understanding that defers
Schumer: Trump 'holding our national security hostage' over delayed Clayton nomination
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that President Trump is “holding our national security hostage” by delaying the confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. In an early morning Wednesday post on