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U.S. and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
NEW DELHI/DUBAI, May 23 - Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war.
Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
DHAKA, May 23 - At least 86 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh this year, and another 426 with symptoms consistent with the disease, health officials said on Saturday, as the country battles one of its worst outbreaks in decades.
Grizz Chapman, ’30 Rock’ Actor, Dies at 52
Actor Grizz Chapman, who played the character of the same name on NBC’s comedy series “30 Rock,” died Friday. He was 52. Chapman played a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan’s character alongside Kevin Brown, a fellow bodyguard named Dot Com. Brown shared the news of Chapman’s death on
Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off
Netflix Nearing Deal for Léa Seydoux-Starrer ‘Gentle Monster’ After Cannes Debut
Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire Marie Kreutzer‘s “Gentle Monster,” following the film’s Cannes debut, which sparked early awards buzz for star Léa Seydoux. The streamer already emerged victorious in the bidding war for the hot sales title, “La Bola Negra,” earlier
France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
France announced on Saturday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. "From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory" after "his
D-Topia ponders our prickliest existential problems through puzzles
D-Topia, a new puzzle game published by Annapurna Interactive, asks if a perfect utopia is actually achievable.
Shakira Was Acquitted in Her Tax Fraud Case — and Fans Are Celebrating With Hilarious Memes
The superstar also shared photos of herself with Rihanna’s "Bitch Better Have My Money" playing in the background
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with U.S.
As Pakistan presses a regional mediation effort, Iran said it would not surrender its 'legitimate rights' in talks with Washington and warned that if the U.S. 'foolishly restarts the war,' Tehran's response would be 'more forceful and bitter' than before
Petraeus: US in 'difficult' position, ‘strategic cul-de-sac’ with Iran
Retired Gen. David Petraeus on Friday said the U.S. is in a “difficult position” in its standoff with Iran, saying the country believes it can outlast negotiation pressures from the Trump administration as the two nations remain deadlocked. Speaking of the negotiations in an
Charli XCX – “Playboy Bunny”
The Charli XCX rollout continues. This month we got “Rock Music” and its b-side “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night,” followed by “SS26,” whose b-side, “Playboy Bunny,” is here now. Like “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night,” “Playboy Bunny”
Found on walk: 1.5 tonnes of Soviet ammunition discovered in Berlin forest
A walk in Berlin’s Pankow district led to a surprise discovery: specialist LKA units unearthed 59 unexploded Second World War shells.
Extreme 8.5-minute orbit reveals white dwarf being torn apart by its binary companion
A team of U.S. astronomers has observed a binary pair of white dwarfs where one star is actively devouring material from the other. Led by Emma Chickles at MIT, the researchers revealed one of the clearest views yet of how ultracompact white dwarf binaries exchange mass at
Ukrainian strikes hit energy and industrial facilities in Russia, authorities say
Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil terminal, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a separate chemical plant in Perm Krai was hit.
Moana's live-action director explains what's different in the new version
The director of Broadway's Hamilton and Disney's Hamilton movie walks us through what to expect from the live-action version of Disney's hit musical.
Portuguese court remands French couple in custody in abandoned children case
The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.
Scientists discover the perfect temperature to keep mangoes fresh much longer
Scientists found that storing mangoes at 54°F dramatically slows ripening and keeps the fruit fresh far longer than typical tropical temperatures. The cooler conditions helped mangoes stay firm, retain moisture, and preserve important antioxidants while reducing cellular
Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ for North America
The WWI drama, from the director of the Oscar-nominated 'Close,' premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Tick (2001) is the perfect weekend binge — and it's streaming for free
Lasting just 9 episodes, the first live action take on The Tick stands as a brilliantly written show with a perfect leading man
Atlantic seaweed blooms may be predictable, opening path to carbon removal and biofuels
Across the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and West African coasts, massive arrivals of Sargassum seaweed have become an annual crisis. Thick mats of algae blanket beaches, disrupt fisheries, damage tourism and release harmful gases as they decay, with cleanup costs reaching hundreds
Where to Watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
The best boxers in the world travel to Egypt, where Ukranian fighter Oleksandr Usyk (24-0-0) defends his WBA and WBC Heavyweight title belt against Dutch boxer Rico Verhoeven (1-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, May 23. Usyk vs. Verhoeven pay-per-view takes place at Pyramids
This is a 'Jackie Robinson moment,' but not the one Hakeem Jeffries thinks it is
Self-serving demands are nothing new for politicians.
A Broken Sword movie is in the works, aiming to move the adventure game classics into 'the next medium it deserves'
Creator Charles Cecil says the emphasis is on 'what Broken sword is' rather than 'what it can be made to look like'.
Lutnick donated $5M to House GOP super PAC ahead of Epstein deposition
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick donated $5 million to a committee backing House Republicans ahead of his testimony to Congress about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show. The Trump administration official made
Vampire: The Masquerade's next tabletop game will have a 'strong commitment to human-made work'
A new Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG project will be revealed at Gen Con 2026, and White Wolf has committed to using human-made art for it
Inside Germany's beer obsession, from a 5,000-metre beer pipeline to home-brewing championships
Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.