Secure your spot in Hell: Part of Michigan’s quirky tourist town is going up for sale

You could be the new owner of the “Gateway to Hell”, which comes complete with a Crematory ice cream shop, devil-themed mini golf and a wedding chapel.

Inflation, instability, and escalation

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan faces a long, hot summer of inflation and tighteningScott Foster reports that Japan is entering a difficult period of inflation, rising bond yields and monetary

A single Nvidia Vera Rubin rack is estimated to cost $7,803,148 with over $2 million of that figure spent on memory alone

A 435% increase in memory cost over the GB300, supposedly.

How Japan IP Adaptation ‘Cat’s Eyes’ Cracked France’s Youth Audience – and What the Global Rollout Taught Its Makers

The live-action French remake of Tsukasa Hojo’s “Cat’s Eyes” manga captured 46% of France’s 15-to-24 audience on TF1 – a figure its distributor described as “totally unexpected” – before selling into more than 50 territories and landing on Hulu in the U.S. Rodolphe Buet, chief

Africa: Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments

[Namibian] Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for development banks alone, it is one that every business that operates on the African soil

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other Turkish media said. The CHP has appealed also to a higher court, as well as

Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53

Plus: Xbox expands leadership team (again) and the Nex Playground is heading to the UK and Ireland.

Replacing the Viper V4 Pro's skates gave one reviewer some Razer warranty trouble after glass pad sensor issues

The issue is resolved now, but it raises questions over warranty wording.

Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.

Total War: Warhammer 40k's new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis as playable characters

Sorry Yarrick, you're no Ibram Gaunt.

If you need to anesthetize a butterfly, here's the best way to do it

Anesthesia makes life-saving procedures as painless and stress-free as possible for the animals we love and care for. But not a lot is known about the effects of anesthesia on animals that we don't typically consider pets—like butterflies and other invertebrates. Insects are

Cannes Palm Dog Award Goes to Yuri, Chilean Rescue Dog and Star of ‘La Perra’

The Palm Dog, Cannes’ beloved, unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the official selection and various sidebars, has crowned its winner for 2026. For many attendees, the standard of films in this year’s Cannes hasn’t quite matched previous

Tales From amfAR’s $20 Million Cannes Fundraising Gala, Featuring Rami Malek and Heidi Klum

...and Simon de Pury’s dearly departed broken auctioneer’s gavel.

Disclosure Day writer reveals Spielberg avoided any Close Encounters connections

David Koepp wrote Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds for the blockbuster master, whose summer 2026 release won't repeat himself.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Exploring education during times of economic crisis

Major economic crises affect a country in myriad ways, often resulting in unemployment spikes, increased inequality between financial classes, housing instability, and much more. But how do they impact the educational landscape, particularly at the secondary school level?

Africa: Ntshavheni's Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens' Role in Building South Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country's development, saying government cannot drive change alone and that communities must

China restricts more drug precursor exports to US

China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid underpinning a deadly drug epidemic in the United States.

Oscar-Winning Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor on Genre Pivot, Women in Film India at Cannes: ‘I Am Ambitious, and I’m Not Scared About That Ambition’

A year after founding Women in Film India, Guneet Monga Kapoor – whose “The Elephant Whisperers” took the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars – was at Cannes with four scholarship recipients in tow and a producing slate that signals a deliberate

Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery

A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that slightly changing the angle of a person’s foot while walking reduced knee pain as effectively as common medications — and

Ken Martin’s fight for survival deepens following DNC autopsy release

In today's issue: ▪ 2024 DNC autopsy backlash ▪ Ebola concerns rise ▪ Reconciliation bill punted ▪ Lawler campaigning with Trump If yesterday’s release of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) long-awaited autopsy report on the 2024 presidential election was meant to lower

EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025 thanks to costs and regulatory burden, says IATA

Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade.

Samsung’s memory chip employees negotiated $340,000 bonuses this year

Details have emerged about a tentative deal struck between Samsung and semiconductor employees who had threatened to strike. The deal reportedly makes some workers eligible for average annual bonuses of $340,000. The proposed 18-day strike had hinged on Samsung's bonus cap for

Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged child rape

Bangladesh has seen a spike in reported cases of violence against women and children in recent months, fuelling widespread anger.

13 new games we can't wait to play this summer

New video games in summer 2026 include everything from an Assassin's Creed remake to a new Marvel game. Here are the best new games of summer '26.

Listening to the rainforest: Researcher uses AI to monitor biodiversity through sound

In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.

How Kevin Warsh will navigate his tricky new position as Fed chairman under Trump

Warsh’s predicament will be on full display on Friday at the White House, as Trump will be presiding over Warsh’s swearing in as chairman.

Are screens actually bad for kids, or are we just panicking for nothing?

Moral panics are usually moral first and accurate second.

Microsoft’s consumer marketing chief to leave next year

Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft, is leaving the company after 35 years. Mehdi announced his departure in an internal memo on Thursday, noting that he will leave Microsoft next year. He will remain focused on marketing for

Pakistan’s balancing act in focus as PM Sharif heads to China

Analysts say Islamabad is seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing while navigating relations with the United States and Iran.

How Cubans feel about the US indictment of Raúl Castro

People in Havana reacted after US prosecutors indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, with several residents calling for dialogue instead of confrontation.

SpaceX delays rocket launch amid €1.51tn IPO plans

SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.”

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify

Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach.

India warns of power use as demand peaks during heatwave

Temperatures in the capital New Delhi hit 43°C on Friday.

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy

Bitcoin Pullback Puts the Long-Term Accumulation Thesis to the Test

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Dune: Awakening has decided it's 'not an MMO' anymore

Just a very complicated survival game.

Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.

Saudi Powerhouse MBC Studios Unveils Slate Toplined By High-End Horror Movie ‘Traveller’s Hell’

Saudi-owned production powerhouse MBC Studios – which is the studio arm of MBC Group, the largest and leading media company in the Middle East – has announced its new lineup of Saudi film and TV projects toplined by high-end horror film (“Travellers’ Hell”) which is slated for

Jewish raid in Paris: Missing photos finally give victims of the Nazi era a face

85 years after the first major roundup of Jews in occupied Paris, an exhibition at the French Embassy in Berlin is showing 98 photographs that were lost for decades. The find is particularly significant for 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Liliane Ryszfeld.

UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

By Maha El Dahan and Jana Choukeir DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that any political settlement must address the root causes of instability in the