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Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat
Australia may harvest up to 40% less wheat, with global supply set to tighten.
Indonesia heightens Ebola surveillance at border checkpoints after WHO’s global emergency alert
There is no approved vaccines or specific treatment for the disease’s Bundibugyo strain causing the current outbreak.
Starbucks Korea head fired after promotion sparks public uproar
SEOUL, May 19 - South Korea's food conglomerate Shinsegae Group has fired the head of Starbucks Korea after a promotion campaign sparked public uproar on the anniversary of pro-democracy protests.
Schumer keeps options open on housing bill as cross-chamber tensions rise
The White House and the architects of the Senate bill have pushed back against the House-amended housing affordability package.
LG will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year
If you just can't choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG's next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is the first one announced that will be capable of a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. So far, the 1,000Hz
Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.
Putin says Russia, China ready to back each other on issues such as protecting sovereignty
He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 20.
Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat with Talarico as early voting begins for Texas Senate GOP runoff: Poll
The winner of the GOP runoff in the Texas Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a closely contested matchup against Democratic nominee James Talarico, according to a new poll from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey
Dari Bay – “Chevy”
Dari Bay’s two Surprise Wish singles — last year’s “The Joke” and last month’s “We’re Gonna Be Okay” — both made our lists of the best songs of the week. Now, the project of Burlington’s Zack James is back with a third preview called “Chevy,” and it’s even better. “‘Chevy’ is
Ex-mayor of Seoul’s ‘Brooklyn’ sets sights on running South Korean capital
Fintech start-ups and K-pop agencies occupy prime office space in the eastern Seoul neighbourhood Seongsu.
Pennsylvania woman loses $24K after falling for ‘Apple high alert’ text scam
“It started with a text message that said, Apple high alert,” the woman, identified only as Barbara, told WGAL.
Netflix Snaps Up Cannes Critics Week’s Animated Feature ‘In Waves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In Netflix’s first major deal out of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the streamer has picked up global rights outside of France to breakout Critics Week opener “In Waves,” an adaptation of AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic memoir. The animated romance directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen boasts
New Zealand to cut public service jobs in savings push
The government has been trimming costs and reprioritising existing spending since 2023.
Hidden sugar patterns on human cells could reveal cancer early
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Using an advanced imaging technique called Glycan Atlasing, researchers at the Max Planck Institute mapped the tiny sugar structures coating cells and
GOP Sen. Cassidy calls out Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion compensation fund as ‘slush fund’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), fresh off of his loss in the Louisiana Senate Republican primary, is calling out the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department, saying it raises the specter
Pelosi endorses San Francisco's Connie Chan to succeed her
Retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan (D) in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District. “I know and love this district, I know the Congress and I know Connie,” Pelosi said, with Chan sitting next
Samsung strike? Four scenarios for the chipmaker’s labour dispute
Workers are increasingly frustrated that they are not reaping more of the rewards of its success.
Casa Tua Cucina latest restaurant drawn to Downtown Brooklyn housing boom, boding well for neighborhood
Casa Tua Cucina on the long-vacant ground floor of the landmarked, former Williamsburgh Bank Tower, will add star power to the district’s culinary scene.
Eating grapes daily could unlock powerful skin protection
Scientists discovered that eating grapes can actually change how your skin behaves at the genetic level. After just two weeks of daily grape consumption, volunteers showed signs of improved skin protection and reduced oxidative stress from UV exposure. Researchers say the
Trump’s Taiwan gambit is already a gift to China, say some experts
China’s state media has used the US leader's comments to send a message at home and to Taiwan.
‘Full Phil’ Review: With Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart Locked in a Father-Daughter Hatefest, Will Quentin Dupieux’s Latest Bizarro-World Lark Be His Crossover Movie?
"Full Phil," brash and throttling as it is, is an overly italicized screw-loose satire that some will want to see, because in its halfway funny, halfway off-putting extreme way it dares to color so far outside the lines.
How to reach the Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2, and what you need to do afterwards
Brave the ocean beyond.
How to get Axum Bacterial Culture in Subnautica 2
Horrible little blobs in a horrible little cave.
Lowertown – “Mice Protection”
Last month, Lowertown released “Worst Friend,” the third (and best?) single from their upcoming album Ugly Duckling Union. Now, they’re back with one final preview before the record release this Friday. It’s called “Mice Protection,” and it serves as the opener. “The first song
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.
Free up fertiliser supplies to avert global food crisis, Yvette Cooper urges
UK foreign secretary says urgent pressure needed to get strait of Hormuz reopened and fertiliser and fuel moving Global fertiliser supplies must be freed up within weeks to avoid disaster, with harvests suffering and food prices rising, the UK’s foreign secretary, Yvette
A ‘jar’ jammed with human bones may solve Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’ mystery
The remains of at least 37 people in an ancient stone 'jar' in northeastern Laos suggest that thousands similar jars were used in burials.
Dropout CEO Sam Reich explains the 'paradox' of Game Changer's s8 premiere
The Dropout CEO and Game Changer host on violating Disney copyright, encouraging sexual harassment, and his upcoming "favorite episode of all time."
TrumpRx adds over 600 generic drugs; Mark Cuban joins White House rollout
President Trump on Monday announced the addition of more than 600 generic drugs to his drug coupon platform TrumpRx, with billionaire investor Mark Cuban joining President Trump to endorse the website. "I'm thrilled to announce that we're increasing the number of drugs
‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 8 premiere of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” titled “Don’t Wake Standards & Practices.” The eighth season premiere of Dropout’s ever-evolving game show “Game Changer” wasn’t about whether you won or lost (mostly), but how
Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Colbert’s time with “The Late Show” won’t end when the final episode tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Thursday. Sources tell me that he’s hosting an after-party following the taping at a nearby event space. The invitation is topped with the show’s
Sony retreats from PC gaming, robbing us of maybe 4 games
The "prestige" Sony game is an increasingly endangered species.
US approves $5.4 billion in helicopters, upgrades for Seoul
The sale will boost South Korea’s ability to respond to “current and future threats”.
Aqua Break Up
Aqua are breaking up. The Danish-Norwegian Eurodance band best known for the 1997 hit "Barbie Girl" announced today that they're calling it quits. Their last performance was in November of last year at the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival in India, and their final album was
On the fog of Beijing
One of the difficulties in analysing summit meetings between leaders such as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump is that the events are a blend of public theatre and private discussion. With previous presidents of China and the United States such summits represented the culmination of
Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation
Nicolas Winding Refn returned to Cannes with “Her Private Hell” and continued his festival hot streak of dividing audiences. The provocateur’s latest feature is headlined by “Yellowjackets” and “Companion” star Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, the “Riverdale” actor who
T-Mobile Enters Competitive Carrier Fray With ‘15-Minute Switch’ Offer on Heels of Price Hikes
Whether for gas or groceries, it’s no secret that prices have been rising in recent months, and now, that has extended to mobile coverage as well. AT&T quietly unveiled a rate hike last month, while Verizon raised prices on select multi-device plans last year. Now, T-Mobile,
US sanctions senior Cuban officials as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sanctioning 11 people it claims are “Cuban regime-aligned actors,” including top officials, as tensions heat up between the two countries. In a fact sheet released Monday, the State Department said it was “sanctioning 11 Cuban regime-aligned actors and three
Trump proposes partial PFAS rollback
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA issues draft PFAS rule The Trump administration on Monday moved to partially roll back drinking water protections from toxic “forever chemicals.” © Joshua A. Bickel, Associated Press file The Environmental
Trump-backed prayer rally roils debate on church and state
A massive religious gathering on the National Mall backed by the White House is sparking backlash from critics who say it blurs the lines between church and state. The unprecedented appearance of government officials featured virtual remarks from members of the administration
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
Supreme Court deals blow to Big Pharma
Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Supreme Court deals blow to pharma challenge of Medicare price negotiation The Supreme Court declined to take up petitions from several of the
Wall Street guru struck speechless by Trump insider stock trades
One of Wall Street’s most recognizable gurus, Jim Cramer, became notably tongue-tied on Monday after President Donald Trump’s recent stock-trading spree entered into a televised conversation with his colleagues on CNBC. Disclosures published by the US Office of Government
It's official: Steam decrees 'bullet heaven' the name of the Vampire Survivors genre
Wuxia, desktop companion, cleaning, and capybaras all also got official Steam tags.
Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break In an unprecedented appearance by a Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth on Monday