Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp
“We have a very firm view that we won’t be providing assistance or repatriation," said the Australian prime minister.
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Blizzard isn't going to let World of Warcraft players suffer from outdated character customization for long, but it's going to take some time to fix
The team is very aware that there's a bias towards newer playable races.
Fortnite's new NECA action figures are perfect
Fortnite versions of the Ninja Turtles, Michael Myers, Leatherface, and Billy the Puppet? Don't threaten us with a good time, NECA.
Evidence that some birds are stubborn appears in the form of color preferences
We like to think that animals follow the crowd. If most of the group does something, surely the individual will copy. But what if the story is more complicated? What if the deciding factor isn't just what the majority is doing, but how strongly you already feel about it? That's
Southeast Asia’s animators are smashing box office records — and redefining local storytelling
Filmmakers in Malaysia and Indonesia are developing characters and stories that have hit a sweet spot with local audiences. What’s next?
5 takeaways from a tense Munich Security Conference
Strained ties between the U.S. and Europe took center stage at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, as President Trump forces both sides of the Transatlantic alliance to face the consequences of America’s growing belligerence on the world stage. The annual
Commentary: What the West gets wrong about Chinese manufacturing
There are three key reasons for China’s industrial advantage and “de-risking” is less simple than imagined, says tech CEO Robin Rivaton.
Potomac cleanup ongoing as Trump casts blame
Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Potomac cleanup ongoing as Trump casts blame Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. © Cliff Owen, Associated Press The spillage,
Cooking recipes in Heartopia
If you're looking to level up your cooking hobby in Heartopia, here's a list of all the recipes we've unlocked so far.
Anderson Cooper Set to Exit CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’
Anderson Cooper is poised to exit CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after nearly 20 years of contributing to the program, according to a person familiar with his thinking, the latest blow to the revered Sunday-night newsmagazine after it has been undermined repeatedly by management at
‘Greatness Never Dies’: Adam Sandler, Viola Davis, and More Honor Robert Duvall
Walton Goggins, Michael Keaton, and Marissa Tomei also shared tributes to the legendary actor following his death at the age of 95
Trump Blames Popular Black Democrat for Potomac River Sewage Spill
President Trump is blaming Maryland Governor Wes Moore for sewage pollution in the Potomac River, something Moore has no control over. “There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders,
Who is Rilakkuma? Hello Kitty's biggest mascot competitor, explained
An essential guide to San-X's bear mascot before the Rilakkuma anime drops in April
Laser-made surface repels nearly any liquid, even after fivefold stretching
Researchers from North Carolina State University have used laser ablation to create ultra-stretchable, superomniphobic materials without the use of harsh chemical solvents. The materials—which are useful in applications ranging from soft robotics to artificial skin
New Muppet action figures could fix a major failure of the past
NECA is making The Muppet Show action figures next, so it's time to fix the holes in your Muppet collections
Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74
Billy Steinberg, a longtime member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame who is regarded as one of the most successful tunesmiths of the ’80s and ’90s, died Monday in California at age 75. He died after a long battle with cancer, his attorney, Laurie Soriano, confirmed to Variety.
Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 96
Frederick Wiseman, the prolific documentarian behind films like “Titicut Follies,” “At Berkeley,” “National Gallery” and “Ex Libris,” died on Monday. He was 96 years old. Wiseman’s death was announced in a joint statement from the Wiseman family and Zipporah Films. “For nearly
The Sticky Politics of Wall Texts
I never thought I would become an art critic who complains about exhibition didactics. And yet, after a visit to the 36th Bienal de São Paulo, here I am.
Frederick Wiseman, Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies at 96
The 'silent auteur' tackled troubling social and economic issues in such films as 'Titicut Follies,' which exposed brutalities at a hospital for the criminally insane.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is still getting updates, and it just added manual jumping to the delight of many a parkour enthusiast: 'I picked a good time to reinstall'
It's like jumping, but done manually.
Documenting obstacles and solutions for democratic participation in Long Beach, California
A new pilot study examining how immigrant residents engage with city services and government processes in Long Beach suggests that heightened federal immigration enforcement is undermining democratic participation, even among U.S. citizens who fear for undocumented family
Deer inhibit trees but raise plant diversity, 18-year study reveals
At high densities, white-tailed deer inhibit growth of trees but increase the overall diversity of smaller plant and weed species, according to a long-term study published recently. The work is published in the journal PLOS One.
2 killed, 3 injured in Rhode Island ice rink shooting; suspect also dead
Three people are dead, including the suspect, and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink Monday afternoon.
The Liam Neeson horror-comedy Cold Storage has a secret weapon
Jurassic Park and Spider-Man screenwriter David Koepp gives his actors (Stranger Things' Joe Keery, Barbarian's Georgia Campbell) appealing material.
Why Shooting ‘Crime 101’ Was a ‘Love Letter to Los Angeles,’ From an Echo Park Mural to the Sixth Street Bridge
Bart Layton’s “Crime 101” is much more than your average heist thriller. Chris Hemsworth plays Davis, a jewel thief who specializes in meticulously targeted robberies. He commits those heists along the 101 freeway in Los Angeles and doesn’t harm anyone. Mark Ruffalo plays the
The Pentagon Just Sent a Terrifying Message to AI Companies
Donald Trump’s so-called Department of War is threatening to cut ties with Anthropic because it won’t help the Pentagon conduct mass surveillance on Americans or make fully autonomous weapons that the administration can use however it likes. A senior Trump administration
Logan Paul’s $16.5M Pokémon card sale sparks controversy about its PSA 10 legitimacy
Logan Paul’s record-setting Pikachu Illustrator card sale has sparked allegations about its PSA 10 grade and history with Liquid Marketplace.
Trump directs federal authorities to protect Potomac
President Trump on Monday blamed local and state officials in Washington, D.C., and Maryland for the wastewater spill into the Potomac River and directed federal authorities to assist in recovery efforts. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the spillage, which stemmed from a
Trump slams Newsom over 'inappropriate' California-UK energy agreement
President Trump on Monday slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for signing a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom to address climate change. “The U.K.’s got enough trouble without getting involved with Gavin Newscum,” Trump told Politico, referring to the
Researchers uncover MraZ 'donut' deformation that triggers bacterial cell division
A research team led by UAB researcher David Reverter has discovered the molecular mechanism that describes in detail the process regulating cell division in bacteria, based on the binding of the MraZ protein to the dcw gene cluster. The research has been published in Nature
The property guide price is not what you’ll pay: Australia cracks down on underquoting ‘plague’
The entrenched problem of underquoting or price baiting has made it harder for buyers to hunt for a home they can afford.
Gen Zs in China snapping up replicas of museum artefacts. Is this about cultural confidence?
These bastions of culture and history have become unlikely spots where emotional purchases are made.
Huckabee: 'Legitimate doubt' Iran will compromise; Graham: Intervention 'within weeks'
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said at a conference for American Jewish organization presidents in Jerusalem that he doubts Iran will abandon nuclear or missile ambitions. In Tel Aviv, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Trump is still deliberating between a diplomatic or military response
Maher says Trump spends time 'yelling at' him over text
Comedian Bill Maher said that President Trump, with whom he has had a contentious relationship, is “yelling at” him during their texts. “You hear from him sometimes afterwards, right?” CNN’s Elex Michaelson asked Maher about the president in an interview released Saturday, with
Adam Sandler, Viola Davis, Walton Goggins and More Remember Robert Duvall: “Your Name Will Be Spoken”
The seven-time Oscar nominee died Sunday at home on his Virginia ranch, his wife, Luciana, announced.
What cold-water geysers on Earth reveal about the habitability of ocean worlds
In the eastern Utah desert, carbon-dioxide-saturated water bubbles, sprays and foams from the ground. These cold-water geysers, sometimes called soda pop geysers, are a new and reliable Earth-based analog for scientists studying plume eruptions of ocean worlds in the outer
Judge invokes George Orwell's '1984' in ordering restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibit
A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to restore exhibits about slaves who lived at the nation’s one-time executive mansion in Philadelphia, agreeing with the city that the Trump administration likely unlawfully removed the displays. U.S. District Judge Cynthia
George W. Bush Torches Trump in Presidents’ Day Message
Former President George W. Bush won’t defy the “code of silence” that prevents ex-U.S. leaders from publicly chastising their successors, but he’s apparently not opposed to throwing shade. In a Presidents’ Day essay published Monday by the pro-democracy institution More
Jelly Roll Is Being Honored with a Humanitarian Award
The country-radio star will be celebrated by the Country Radio Broadcasters during their annual meeting in Nashville
Robert Duvall Was a ‘Marvelous Actor’ Whose Performance ‘Raised Everybody Else,’ ‘Broken Trail’ Director Walter Hill Remembers
Robert Duvall was a true original, on and off the screen, who had a multitude of quirks and interests as a person but was never anything less than a consummate professional and “marvelous actor.” That’s how director Walter Hill, who helmed Duvall in the 2006 miniseries “Broken
‘The Blood Countess’ Review: A Hilarious Isabelle Huppert Fully Puts the Vamp Into Vampire
Whether saturating entire frames or dribbling down a rare contrasting design element, there’s red everywhere you look in “The Blood Countess,” as you might well expect. Little of it, however, is the dark congealed claret of blood as we know it. Ulrike Ottinger prefers to paint
Trump Threatens Death Penalty If Nancy Guthrie Isn’t Returned Alive by Abductors
The kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie will face the “most severe” federal penalties if they do not release her unharmed, President Trump told the New York Post Monday. Trump said in a phone interview that if the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is killed, he would ask the
Hillary Clinton gets in testy exchange with European leader over Trump
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sparred with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka on Monday at the Munich Security Conference over their views on President Trump's policies. Clinton railed against Trump's betrayal of traditional Western values and institutions,
Dollar Tree is invading posh neighborhoods after years of catering to low-income customers— breaking ‘stigma of the dollar store’
Dollar Tree is turning over a new, slightly more luxurious leaf.
‘Kokuho,’ Japan’s Highest-Grossing Live-Action Film, Sets U.K., Ireland Release
Vue Lumière will release “Kokuho,” the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in Japan, in U.K. and Ireland cinemas. Directed by Lee Sang-il from a screenplay by Okudera Satoko, the kabuki theater drama has generated $125 million in Japan since its release. The
New blockchain platform brings credibility to carbon registries
As governments and companies race to meet climate pledges, from net-zero goals to near-term emissions cuts, Cornell researchers have developed a blockchain-based platform to improve how those commitments are recorded and verified. Carbon registries serve as repositories for
What to know about the disastrous Potomac sewage spill
Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsing last month, resulted in an overflow of roughly 243 million gallons of wastewater as
Kansas Mayor Who Voted for Trump as Noncitizen Faces Felony Charges
A small-town Kansas mayor is in trouble for voting illegally as a noncitizen—but he has the support of his town. Joe Ceballos was recently reelected mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, by a comfortable 101-20 margin. But just hours before the results came in, Ceballos, a legal
Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows
The Amazon rainforest is of crucial importance to the Earth's ecosystem, given its capacity to store substantial amounts of carbon in its vegetation. In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temperatures, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 average, accompanied by unusual
