Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook

Historic Strike Disrupts Venice Biennale

Dozens of national pavilions were partially or fully shut down in a strike for Palestine and for workers' rights.

Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) livestream codes

Here's the three Genshin Impact codes to redeem from the version "Luna 7" (6.6) livestream.

‘Dukono erupts every second’: Guides warn of risks on volcano hike

While authorities have warned people not to come within 4km of Mount Dukono’s crater, the lack of an official ban means many climbers still make the trek.

Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter due to Fraport charges

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.

Starz’s ‘Amadeus’ Is a Gorgeous But Superficial Reimaging of the Classic Tale: TV Review

It is quite a bold thing to reimagine a film as widely beloved and praised as 1984’s Academy Award-winning “Amadeus.” Starz’s latest historical drama, “Amadeus,” is based on Peter Shaffer‘s 1979 play of the same name (which was inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s 1830 play “Mozart

This historic Oxford cinema could be lost to film lovers soon if its lease is not renewed

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.

Play As A Defeated Final Boss Pulling His Life Back Together In This Stunningly Good Turn-Based RPG Roguelite

Demon Lord: Just a Block has mindblowing levels of variety in how its played

Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

Boox has announced its own alternative to the Kobo Remote that offers more functionality than just turning the page while reading on its tablets and e-readers. The Tappy can also be used to scroll vertical content in browsers or social media apps and skip to the next or

Leo XIV, Pope's anniversary in Pompeii and Naples: 'We cannot resign ourselves to death'

The Pontiff is on a pastoral visit to Campania, where he relaunched the call for peace that had marked the first words of his papacy. "The disarming and disarming peace" of a year ago in St Peter's Square became a prayer: "May God enlighten those who have responsibility for

The Expanse creators confirm their next sci-fi show will be difficult to adapt for TV

Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck on plans for a Captive's War series, what they learned from The Expanse, and how they made their showrunner mad.

CDC hantavirus outbreak classification lowest emergency activation level: Report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its 24/7 emergency center and classified hantavirus as the lowest activation level, according to a new report on Thursday evening. The CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has three activation levels, with

The Fed may not look past the latest global supply shock

Powell acknowledged that recent shocks have hindered progress in lowering inflation.

Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, & Conan O’Brien Cover White Stripes With Love On The Spectrum’s Abbey Romeo

Right now, a number of the stars of Love On The Spectrum , Netflix's reality show about adults with autism looking for love, are breaking into the music business . Abbey Romeo got there first. Romeo has appeared on all four seasons of Love On The Spectrum . Last year, she

The 2025 Alaskan Tsunami That Measured 1578 Feet Tall

Last year in an Alaskan fjord, a surprise landslide triggered a tsunami 1578 feet tall . That’s not a typo…the wave was taller than all but 13 of the world’s tallest buildings. In the early hours of August 10, 2025, an enormous landslide triggered a massive tsunami down the

Switch 2 outpacing original Switch after nearing 20 million sales

Nintendo said the March launch of Pokemon Pokopia drove hardware sales towards the end of the fiscal year.

ear – “Ne Plus Ultra”

“Ne Plus Ultra” is the first new music of year from IDM-inspired duo ear. Last September, they self-released their debut album The Most Dear And The Future, which followed their first-ever release, 2024’s “Nerves.” “Ne Plus Ultra” sounds like a found footage film — a collage of

Porches Announces New Mixtape MASK: Hear “Habit”

Aaron Maine is back with more Porches. Maine co-wrote and co-produced “Jeep,” the Kim Petras single that came out earlier this week. Today, he announces a new Porches mixtape called MASK, out next week. The announcement comes with the new single “Habit” and a visual by Rebekah

Andrew Giuliani defends $1,000-plus World Cup ticket prices after Trump says ‘I wouldn’t pay it’

“We look to FIFA as a private entity here, we don’t really believe in price controls,” Giuliani told the Financial Times.

Singapore working with Indonesia to assist Singaporeans affected by Mount Dukono eruption

Nine Singaporeans were reportedly among the 20 hikers who were climbing Mount Dukono when the volcano erupted.

Major data breach impacts schools across US

It's not currently known just how many people are potentially affected, though some estimate up to 9,000 colleges and universities may be.

Brendan Fraser Is ‘Doing My Best’ for ‘Mummy 4’ Training: ‘Wish Me Luck’ to ‘Get This 57-Year-Old Gear in Shape’

“The Mummy” star Brendan Fraser was in his thirties when he first became an action star with his trio of adventure movies. Now, nearly 20 years after his last outing as archaeologist Rick O’Connell, the 57-year-old actor is getting back into shape for the long-awaited “Mummy

Goodreads' best fantasy novel of the decade pick drops in time for Nolan's The Odyssey

Madeline Miller’s Circe from 2018 wouldn't be everyone's pick but Charlize Theron, star of Christopher Nolan's new movie, is going to be happy.

Nanoscale design channels hybrid light–vibration waves to carry heat more efficiently

Your phone warms up after a 20-minute FaceTime call. Your laptop hums loudly while editing a large video file. Heat is a by-product of modern electronics—from everyday gadgets to the high-resolution screens and processors that power electric vehicles.

How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter

A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since

Flea Kicks Off First-Ever Solo Tour With Live Debuts

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‘EU legislation cannot be dictated by social media threats,’ says MEP trade chief

Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

Potato futures soar 700% in less than a month on Iran war speculation

Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in a few weeks, despite a current oversupply in Europe, due to speculative trading surrounding the volatile environment caused by the Iran war.

Everybody wants to rule the AI world

Sometimes, companies pick CEOs based on carefully laid succession plans designed to maximize investor confidence and future performance. Other times, apparently, companies pick CEOs based on a bunch of video calls while the current CEO is texting the former CEO about who the

False and unverified images link Leipzig attack suspect to Antifa and AfD

Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD.

Slay The Spire 2′s Latest Update Completely Removes Controversial Doormaker Boss

As one Doormaker closes, another one opens

Prophecy At 1420 MHz is the first single from Boards of...

Prophecy At 1420 MHz is the first single from Boards of Canada’s upcoming album. (It’s paired with a short intro track, so we’re basically getting the first five and a half minutes of the album here.)

US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row

The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict.

Rubio says expecting Iran response to US proposal on Friday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was expecting a response from Iran on Friday to US proposals for a deal to end the conflict. "We're expecting a response from them today at some point... I hope it's a serious offer, I really do," Rubio told reporters during a

Negative views of US jump among Europeans: polls

Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday. Based on polling across the EU's 27 member states, the share of people with an unfavourable opinion of the

Trump's presidency has desiccated the conservative movement

He might be a builder by profession, but Trump is, by his very nature, also a destroyer.

Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr Share First-Ever Duet “Home To Us”

The Beatles are fucking back — well, for obvious reasons, only sort of. A couple months ago, Paul McCartney announced a new album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane that’s out later this month. He’s already shared lead single “Days We Left Behind,” and today he’s reunited with Ringo

Mine safety commissioner sues Trump over firing

A Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission member sued President Trump on Thursday for firing him, claiming it was illegal in the latest battle implicating presidential control over independent agencies. Moshe Marvit, an attorney known for his writings on workers’

Night Ripper Turns 20

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What makes some couples bounce back from stress so quickly? New clues emerge from cortisol and partner behavior

How partners respond to stress may be as important as the stress itself, according to two new Canadian studies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and nonbinary couples. Known collectively as sexual and gender diverse (SGD) couples, these partners recover more efficiently

One fifth of flowering plant evolutionary history is at risk of extinction, experts warn

In a new study published in the journal Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and their international collaborators including Boise State University present the first global assessment of risk to the angiosperm (flowering

‘Blue Heron’ Filmmaker Sophy Romvari Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Fusion Entertainment has signed Toronto-based filmmaker Sophy Romvari for management. Romvari is currently earning acclaim for her feature directorial debut, “Blue Heron,” which was released theatrically by Janus Films in the U.S. last month. The film is now rolling out to

Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts

Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

ReelShort CEO Joey Jia Set to Speak at Owl & Co.’s Vertical Media Summit in Hollywood

Joey Jia, founder and CEO of vertical content shop ReelShort, is set to speak next month at the Vertical Media Summit, hosted in Hollywood by media research firm Owl & Co. Jia will take part in a conversation on June 3 with Owl & Co. chief Hernan Lopez, the former Fox executive

Apple TV Israeli Thriller ‘Unconditional’ Gets More Absurd (and Enjoyable) As It Goes: TV Review

Despite what the obligatory disclaimer before each episode may say, the Israeli thriller “Unconditional” — which aired on Keshet 12 in its country of origin last month before coming to Apple TV in the U.S. — is clearly inspired by real-life events. When 23-year-old Gali (Talia

What’s the role of a simple fitness band in the AI health era?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A fitness band is for bettering yourself, but

Trump Gives Least Reassuring Answer Possible on Hantavirus Spread

President Trump was asked about the recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship , and his answer was not reassuring. Speaking to press outside of the White House Thursday evening, Trump was asked if he had been briefed on the virus, and after calling the ABC News reporter

Airlines cannot add fuel surcharges after ticket sales, EU says

As fuel prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, Brussels warns airlines they cannot retroactively hike ticket prices — and says costly kerosene alone is no excuse for dodging passenger compensation.

PlayStation Boss Embraces AI At Every Level: ‘AI Brings More Choices To Players Than Ever’

CEO Hideaki Nishino outlined the company's ambitious vision for AI in gaming

Africa: Botswana Has Not Cut Off Electricity Supply or Closed Borders Amid Anti-Migrant Action in South Africa

[Africa Check] Botswana has not cut off electricity supply or closed borders amid anti-migrant action in South Africa