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Trump vows new tariffs, attacks Supreme Court justices for ruling
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to keep tariffs in place using different authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. During the afternoon press conference in the White House
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs that hit board game publishers
Stonemaier Games and other tabletop publishers react after the Supreme Court blocks 145% tariffs on Chinese imports.
US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy
LONDON, Feb 20 - While the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Friday against President Donald Trump's use of tariffs marks a clear setback for his use of trade levies as an economic weapon, analysts say it offers little immediate relief for the global economy.
At least 6 killed, 25 wounded in Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon
Feb 20 - At least six people were killed and 25 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Friday, the Lebanese state news agency reported, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area.
A survival strategy inside stressed cells: Ribosomes in pairs
Ribosomes, the cell's protein-making factories, consume large amounts of energy as they build the proteins that keep cells alive and functioning. When cells experience stress—such as lack of nutrients or sudden drops in temperature—they quickly switch into survival mode. New
What are Sections 122 and 301, Trump's potential alternate tariff tools
The Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on other countries through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). But it’s not the only tool at the president’s disposal to press on with his tariff regime. “The reality is the president is
Fortnite Interference story quest walkthrough
The Interference story quests in Fortnite will have you aid the Visitor by touching a zero point shard. Here's how to complete every stage.
Xbox Shake-Up: Phil Spencer Exiting as CEO of Microsoft Games Group, Asha Sharma Set as Successor
Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner. He will stay on in an adviser capacity until later in the year. Asha Sharma, most recently president of product development for Microsoft’s CoreAI division, will be replacing Spencer as
DNA analysis illuminates the lives of East Marshall Street Well individuals
She had brown eyes and black hair. She was almost 5 feet, 7 inches tall and chewed tobacco. She was in her 20s, carried heavy loads with her left arm and had given birth. We don't know her name, but after her death in the 19th century, her body was stolen and used for
Motion Picture Association Pushes ByteDance to Curb Seedance 2.0 AI Infringement
The Motion Picture Association urged ByteDance on Friday to stop copyright infringement on its Seedance 2.0 AI platform, saying that the Chinese company’s assurances are not enough. Speaking on behalf of its seven member companies, the MPA sent a cease and desist letter to
32 Overlooked Black TV Shows, From ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’ to ‘The 1619 Project’
Television has always been more than an escape for me. Growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s on the South Side of Chicago, I was always thrilled to see women and girls who looked like me and reminded me of my family and friends. Series like “Moesha,” “A Different World,”
Massie seeks to undo Trump's pro-glyphosate executive order
At least one Republican lawmaker is formally pushing back on President Trump’s effort to boost a controversial herbicide, glyphosate, that’s reviled by supporters of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Trump this week stoked MAHA fury by issuing an executive order
Tiktok refuses to axe racist AI-generated ads for Finji games
'Does TikTok want me to be grateful for the mistreatment of my company and our game?'
Phil Spencer Retires From Xbox And Sarah Bond Resigns As Microsoft’s AI Exec Takes Over
Microsoft's gaming division sees a big leadership change amid its messiest console generation yet
Trump admin could be forced to refund $200B in tariffs after SCOTUS ruling: JPMorgan
Several major corporations had already filed lawsuits to seek refunds in anticipation of the ruling by the Supreme Court.
Chemists synthesize first stable copper metallocene complex, closing a 70-year gap
Almost half a century ago, a remarkable molecule called metallocene took center stage in chemistry, earning Geoffrey Wilkinson and Ernst Otto Fischer the Nobel Prize. These organic compounds, made of a transition metal "sandwiched" between two flat, ring-shaped organic layers,
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Charged With Wife’s Murder
Caleb Flynn, who competed on “American Idol” in 2013, was arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in Ohio on Thursday. Caleb, 39, faces one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon. He pleaded not guilty. Ashley, 37, was found
Hundreds of small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court decision
“We Pay the Tariffs,” which includes restaurants, manufacturers and retailers, is calling for “full, fast and automatic” refunds – though Trump suggested in a heated press conference the idea is a non-starter.
Republicans Quietly Celebrate as Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs
Some congressional Republicans quietly celebrated President Trump’s massive Supreme Court tariff loss on Friday. The court ruled 6–3 to undo the president’s sweeping, illegal “Liberation Day” tariffs—a massive plank of his economic and foreign policy platform. Chief Justice
Ubisoft CEO confirms new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry games are coming, denies that putting his son in charge of them was nepotism
Well what did you expect him to say?
Broadway Across America’s 2026 Conference Finds Elton John Championing ‘Devil Wears Prada’ as John Legend, TLC and More Make Their Pitch
Sir Elton John didn’t just write the music for “The Devil Wears Prada” — he popped in at the Broadway Across America’s Biennial Theatrical Conference to sell it himself. The closed-to-press gathering, held Feb. 9-11 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, gives producers,
DHS now requires written approval for all FEMA travel
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will now need to approve all travel for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff, even if the travel is funded through a pocket of disaster money that’s separate from appropriations that have lapsed. A travel bulletin sent to
Citizen science: Map the Earth's magnetic shield with the Space Umbrella Project
A stream of charged particles known as the solar wind flows from the sun toward Earth. Here, it meets Earth's magnetic fields, which shield our planet like a giant umbrella. The Space Umbrella project needs your help investigating this dynamic region, where NASA's Magnetosphere
Evidence points to early goat and sheep dairy consumption in Neolithic Iran
Approximately 9,000 years ago, human communities in Southwest Asia underwent a dramatic transformation, known as the Neolithic revolution. This period was marked by pronounced changes in how they lived and sourced food, with a shift from living on the move, hunting and
‘Outer Banks’ Alum Mia Challis Joins Rhys Darby in CBS Comedy Pilot ‘Regency’
Mia Challis has joined the CBS multi-cam comedy pilot “Regency,” Variety has learned. Challis joins previously announced cast member Rhys Darby in the pilot, which originally ordered back in December. The official logline describes it as “a historical spin on the classic
The Farmer Who Glimpsed a Rare Volcanic Birth
Dionisio Pulido watched as Paricutín tore through his fields—suddenly, scientists flocked there from around the globe The post The Farmer Who Glimpsed a Rare Volcanic Birth appeared first on Nautilus .
Itamar Gov Draws on History and Legend for ‘The Rhinoceros in the Room’
The towering, inflatable sculpture fills a medieval church nave at Kunstmuseum Magdeburg. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Itamar Gov Draws on
Here’s How to Watch Paramount+ Online for Free
In 2026, with the introduction of UFC events and a subscription price increase, Paramount+ no longer offers its 7-day free trial for new subscribers. However, there’s still a way to access Paramount+ for free, as well as get even more perks for just signing up with Walmart+.
Letitia James takes victory lap after Supreme Court tariffs ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), a frequent critic of President Trump, praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday against the president’s sweeping tariffs as a “critical victory” for the “rule of law and our economy.” The court struck down most of Trump’s tariffs
Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in Capitol
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) denied a request to have the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson lie in honor in the Capitol, a source confirmed to The Hill. After the civil rights leader died this week at age 84, Jackson’s family requested that he lie in honor in the Capitol, another source
Anna Sawai on Playing Yoko Ono in ‘The Beatles’ Movies: ‘There’s a Version of Her I Feel People Still Don’t Understand’
While Anna Sawai has been busy conquering TV and film, the Emmy-winning “Shōgun” star first got her start in show business as a member of the J-pop band FAKY. Now, Sawai is going back to her musical roots in the role of Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ forthcoming “Beatles” biopics.
Hilary Duff Says Estrangement From Sister Haylie Inspired New Song ‘We Don’t Talk’ and Is the ‘Most Lonely Part of My Existence’
Fans tuning in to Hilary Duff’s new album “Luck… or Something” quickly speculated that the track “We Don’t Talk” was about her strained relationship with her sister Haylie. Duff confirmed that the song is indeed about their estrangement, stating that it’s “the most lonely part
Liza Minnelli Claims Academy Forced Her to Sit in Wheelchair at 2022 Oscars
“How would you feel if you were wheeled out, against your will, to perform in front of a live audience, and unable to see clearly?” Minnelli writes in new memoir
Bruiser Wolf Announces New Project Push & Paint: Hear “Why They Play Me?” (Feat. BabyTron)
Detroit underground rap fabulist Bruiser Wolf has been on a serious run ever since he came to prominence as part of Danny Brown’s Bruiser Brigade a few years ago. Last year, Bruiser Wolf released two albums, Potluck and the Harry Fraud collab Made By Dope, and Kevin Durant
The Greek Mythology Family Tree, Explained
Do you know your Gaia from your Cronus from your Zeus? In fewer than 15 minutes, this video provides a comprehensive overview of all the important Greek & Roman gods, goddesses, nymphs, heroes, monsters, demigods, and other assorted spiritual beings, who begat who, and what all
Trump says Gorsuch, Barrett decisions to rule against tariffs 'embarrassment to their families'
President Trump said Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett's and Neil Gorsuch’s decisions to rule against his administration’s tariff policies are “an embarrassment to their families.” “I don’t want to say whether I regret nominating them. I think their decision was
The bouba-kiki effect: Baby chicks match sounds to shapes just like humans
When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp-sounding word with a jagged, pointed shape, while a soft, rolling word is linked to something smooth and curved. This fascinating phenomenon is known as
From local action to global impact: New framework presented for advancing sustainable development
As countries strive to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, a new international study published in Nature Communications brings together 19 researchers in 13 institutions—including Jianguo "Jack" Liu, Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability
Stanley Kubrick's final film is streaming free on Tubi
Eyes Wide Shut, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, is faithful to Arthur Schnitzler's novella Dream Story, but refines it in brilliant ways.
Trump announces new tariffs, investigations after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump said Friday he would raise preexisting tariffs and begin the process of imposing new ones after the Supreme Court struck down many of his import taxes on foreign trading partners. During a White House press conference, Trump announced he would impose a universal
PlayStation Fans Are Furious And They’re Taking It Out On Marathon
Bungie's upcoming live-service first-person sci-fi shooter is landing at the worst possible time following Bluepoint's reported shutdown
Convenience Store Horror-Comedy ‘AnyMart’: Director Iwasaki Yusuke Unpacks His Berlinale Debut Film
What does it take to drain a person of their humanity? According to Iwasaki Yusuke, a convenience store uniform and a morning meeting ritual will do it. That unsettling observation is the foundation of “AnyMart,” his Berlinale Forum debut feature — and one that carries the
Supreme Court says little about redress for Trump tariff damages
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he invoked an emergency law to impose sweeping global tariffs, sparking a trade war and burdening American consumers and businesses with higher costs. The 6-3 decision, authored by
Trump announces new 10% 'global' tariffs after US Supreme Court decision
Trump vowed to press on with tariffs — including a new 10% global levy — after the Supreme Court ruled his sweeping duties exceeded presidential authority.
Trump Attacks Conservative Supreme Court Justices Who Blocked Tariffs
President Trump spent Friday afternoon berating the Supreme Court after it ruled 6–3 to strike down his “Liberation Day” tariffs—calling them “fools,” “lapdogs,” and “foreign interests.” “The Supreme Court’s Ruling on TARIFFS is deeply disappointing! I am ashamed of certain
3D method can accurately measure gravity in wide binary stars, as demonstrated by pilot study
Since the third Gaia data release in 2022, wide binary stars with separation greater than several thousand astronomical units have been intensely investigated across the world, to probe the nature of gravity in the low acceleration regime, weaker than about 1 nanometer per
McConnell: Congressional role in trade policy 'not an inconvenience to avoid'
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joined several other Republicans in expressing his approval of Friday’s Supreme Court decision largely knocking down President Trump’s tariffs. The court found in a 6-3 decision that many of the Trump administration’s tariffs were unlawfully
Jesse Malin’s ‘Silver Manhattan’ Off-Broadway Show Tells the Story of His Comeback From a Devastating Stroke, Framed as a Love Letter to New York and Rock and Roll: Theater Review
For four decades, Jesse Malin was the music mayor of New York’s East Village. Beginning in the early ‘80s with his teenaged hardcore band Heart Attack through his years with the rock band D-Generation, his solo career and his Coney Island High nightclub, he was never a
As US economy drastically slows, Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stays hot – likely putting rate cuts on hold
US economic growth drastically slowed at the end of 2025, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge heated up – complicating the path to more interest rate cuts, according to economic reports released Friday.
