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France tests Tesla self-driving two months after calling it too risky
After a "constructive exchange" on Wednesday evening between Elon Musk and Philippe Tabarot, the transport minister hailed "a new step" in authorising this type of vehicle.
Gharial pop patterns and gecko calls uncover reptiles' overlooked social communication
Along the sandy banks of northern India's Chambal River, crocodile-like gharials glide silently through the water—but if a gharial spots a stranger, the quiet may be punctuated by a series of explosive pops.
Scientists solve years-long mystery of 'beating' signal in a quantum material
A team of Korean researchers has become the first in the world to identify the origin of the "beating" signal that has long been a major obstacle to interpreting quantum signals in topological insulator (TI) nanowires. Their analysis confirmed that the beating arises when two
Heathrow expansion incompatible with UK legal climate targets, major report finds
There is no credible scenario in which expansion at Heathrow can go ahead without blowing a hole in the UK's legally binding climate targets, new modeling published today by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at The University of Manchester reveals.
Dutch yank gold from NY, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ — becoming 2nd European country to pull precious metal
The Dutch central bank has yanked more than 78 metric tons of gold out of New York, citing the tumultuous international climate.
Fall 2026 Games, Movies, TV, and Books: Everything We’re Excited For
Before GTA 6, we have exclusive interviews for Resident Evil, Gears of War, Marvel's VisionQuest, Hunger Games, Amazon's Lord of the Rings, and more.
Thousands of Ukrainian children still at risk in Russia as EU prepares new sanctions
Thousands of Ukrainian children remain under Russian control, facing indoctrination, militarisation and the loss of their identity, the Bring Kids Back UA initiative warned as the EU prepares new sanctions against those responsible for their deportation.
Oscar-Nominated Animator Theodore Ushev to Present Adaptation of Shane Jones’ Cult Novel ‘Light Boxes’ in Venice
Bulgarian filmmaker Theodore Ushev, Oscar-nominated in the animated short film category in 2017 for “Blind Vaysha,” is in pre-production on feature film “Light Boxes,” which he will present at the Venice Production Bridge’s Gap-Financing Market, running Sept. 4-6. The film,
Camilo Séptimo Keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez, His Pregnant Wife and 3-Year Old Daughter Murdered in Mexico
Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican group Camilo Séptimo, his wife, 3-year-old daughter, and nanny were found murdered at their home near Mexico City, according to a statement from the State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office and CNN. Ana Paula Meléndez, 35, was four
Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
New research by the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Early Start, commissioned by Barnardos Australia's Communities for Children Shellharbour program and released this week (Thursday, Sept. 3), set out to answer a simple but powerful question: What do young people and families
How public-private partnerships are driving new investment
Public-private partnerships are opening new opportunities for investment and development, from renewable energy and digital infrastructure to water and desalination. The episode looks at how cooperation between government and business could shape Azerbaijan’s next phase of
Probiotic and postbiotic treatments revive heat-stressed corals in field experiment
Climate change continues to threaten the world's coral reefs, which support at least a quarter of all marine life. Though probiotics have been shown to rehabilitate corals in aquarium experiments, demonstrating the efficacy of such microbial therapy in the ocean is difficult.
Ancient DNA suggests western farming reached Gansu without mass migration
A multidisciplinary study has answered key questions about how agricultural practices diffused into ancient Gansu from Eurasia, as well as described population movements and burial practices in the Gansu region thousands of years ago.
Completing the connectome: How pursuing a map of the fly brain rewired neuroscience
When researchers at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus set out to create a map of all the neurons in the fruit fly brain in 2008, many in the scientific community thought they were out of their minds.
‘Bucking Fastard’ Review: Herner Werzog’s Uddled-Mup Fairytale Stars the Mara Sisters as You’ve Never Seen Her Before
Occasionally sublime, often ridiculous and always extravagantly weird, Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard,” unlike its gorgeously interlinked protagonists, is a film of multiple personalities that only rarely speak in unison. Kate and Rooney Mara, appearing together — oh so
Telluride Film Fest Unveils Lineup Highlighted by World Premieres of Oscar Hopefuls ‘Elsinore,’ ‘The Debut’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’
Julie Huntsinger, the festival's director, talks to THR about this year's lineup and tributes, as well as the state of the recently flooded Palm Theater, a 10th anniversary screening of 'Moonlight' and the "cutthroat" behavior of the other fall film fests.
Telluride Festival Lineup: ‘The Debut,’ ‘Elsinore’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Set for Premieres, Tributes for John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew Haigh
The Telluride Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 53rd edition, headlined by world-premiere titles starring Andrew Scott (“Elsinore”), Julianne Moore (“The Debut”) and Kate O’Flynn (“Tender Loving Care”), alongside new films from auteurs including Jordan Firstman
Neon Sets 1,500-Theater U.S. Release for Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope,’ Widest for Korean Film Since ‘Parasite’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon will release Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” in some 1,500 U.S. theaters starting Sept. 9, marking the widest domestic theatrical footprint for a Korean-language film since the studio’s 2019 Best Picture winner “Parasite.” The rollout builds on Neon’s recent pattern of securing
Mercedes Vera Martin (IMF): ‘Senegal’s debt treatment process has begun’
The IMF and Dakar have reached an agreement on a $2.2bn loan to allow the country to return to a sustainable debt trajectory. In this interview, the IMF’s mission chief for Senegal sets out the next steps in this long-running process.
Josh Peck to Host Food Network’s Tasting-Required Take on ‘Is It Cake?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Food Network has found its answer to Netflix’s “Is It Cake?” Premiering with back-to-back episodes Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on Food Network and streaming next day on HBO Max, “Sweet Deceit” is a competition series hosted by actor Josh Peck, who leads teams of three competitors
Joe Swanberg Sets Next Film: Shiloh Fernandez and Marc Senter Star in Chicago-Set Indie Rock Dramedy (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie auteur Joe Swanberg’s is ready to rock. Swanberg is writing, editing and directing an as-yet-untitled 35mm dramedy in Chicago. Shiloh Fernandez and Marc Senter star as Oliver Cross and Lucas Hunter, founders of an indie rock band named Fast Star. Per the logline, “two
A culprit for corrosion may have been operating under our noses
Scientists knew that sliding along surfaces gives water drops a charge. Those droplets can damage bridges, cars and more over time, new work shows.
Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors 'very, very difficult': UN
Communities near the epicentre of the catastrophic glacial mountain collapse in Nepal remain cut off, with destroyed roads, bridges and hydropower dams.
Living Hour Announce New EP Magnet: Hear The Title Track
Dreamy Winnipeg mainstays Living Hour are following up last year's excellent Internal Drone Infinity with a new EP. Magnet , which drops three weeks from today, comprises two new songs and two demos of Internal Drone Infinity tunes. It leads off with the title track, which
EU suspension of Brazilian meat comes into force, despite ongoing talks with Brasília
Brazil has yet to provide the necessary guarantees to allow an audit of its beef exports’ compliance with EU food safety standards, while inspections of poultry and honey imports are already under way.
Blatant “Sk8er Boi” & “Life Is A Highway” AI Ripoffs Cited In SOCAN’s Lawsuit Against Suno
Stella Lefty isn't the only one out here ripping off hit songs . Some people are trying to build entire billion-dollar tech businesses out of the practice. Right now, many, many parties are suing Suno, the leading generative AI music platform. Major labels Universal Music Group
Sailors Say USS Lincoln Was Their Worst Deployment Ever
Sailors fresh off the USS Abraham Lincoln have some serious concerns about their record-setting deployment. MS NOW’s Priya Sridhar appeared on The Last Word Wednesday night after speaking with some of the 5,000 sailors deployed for nearly 300 days onboard the aircraft carrier
Macron and Burnham hail stronger UK-France ties at Downing Street talks
Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, welcomed the French president and First Lady Brigitte Macron outside the famous black door of 10 Downing Street.
Away from grand temples, a recycled Bronze Age burial mound became the focus of a Roman religious complex
The Romans were master engineers, building sprawling road networks, towering aqueducts and arenas across their empire. They were also good at recycling. New research has revealed that they turned the remains of a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound in Suffolk, England, into
General charged over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Russia
Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition.
Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding
The organization is offering up to €80,000 to developers based or operating in the region.
Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13
DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from U.S. strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13. The U.S. strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive for weeks. In the
Nepali survivor recounts 'fight through darkness' to escape flood-hit tunnel
By Saurabh Sharma and Joseph Campbell TARKESHWAR, Nepal, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Dhan Bahadur Tamang was at work in a hydropower project near Nepal's border with China when he sensed a sudden air pressure change in the underground tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 1 hydropower project.
Court halts Trump effort to help Congress overturn California clean car rules
A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress. Judge Beryl Howell, an Obama appointee, blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) move that would have allowed Congress and
