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A star's death throes involve a lot of kicking
When stars like our sun age, they puff up into red giants. Their bubbling outer mass gradually escapes into space, and their remaining cores contract into white dwarfs. Since most stars end their lives this way, the universe is teeming with white dwarfs. A new study from
Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here's why institutional legitimacy and resilience are crucial
The world has never had more data, more models or more economists. It has rarely felt more out of control. Uncertainty, not risk, has become the defining condition of our era. Central bankers invoke it. Political leaders use it to defer decisions and justify extraordinary ones.
Mad Max creator George Miller wants to make one more Mad...
Mad Max creator George Miller wants to make one more Mad Max movie and a TV series before calling it quits.
Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactions are going away
Capcom is removing the DLC microtransactions that plagued Dragon's Dogma 2 at launch and led to negative Steam reviews.
West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11 After Contract Not Renewed
West Wilson won’t be returning for “Summer House” Season 11 when the Bravo show begins filming in the Hamptons in early July, a source has confirmed. His contract has not been renewed. After delivering its most-watched season ever — propelled by an intra-cast scandal that put
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's
Abstract algebra unlocks distinguishable states for quantum systems
Researchers around the world are racing to develop new quantum-based systems for sensing, communication, computing and control that have the promise of outperforming traditional systems. Creating stable, measurable, distinguishable quantum states—which would be the heart of any
US strategic oil reserve hits lowest level since 1983
The U.S. supply of emergency oil has hit its lowest level since 1983, according to newly released federal data. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is down to 340.3 million barrels, according to the data released on Monday. The last time that levels were this low was
Alaska election official rules Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan is ineligible on ballot
An Alaskan election official on Monday determined that a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is ineligible to appear on the ballot. “On review of the complaints and other information in the Division’s possession, I conclude that your
Thune says Congress needs more information about US-Iran peace deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he doesn’t yet have enough information to make a judgment about the peace deal between the United States and Iran announced by President Trump on Sunday, and he urged the administration to send senior officials to Capitol Hill to
Trump admin paying thousands of dollars per month to store ruined USAID contraceptives
Millions of dollars' worth of contraceptives meant to be distributed to low-income nations in Africa have expired, but the Trump administration is paying tens of thousands of dollars a month to keep them in storage in Belgium, according to a report from the U.S. Agency for
Chandra reveals flickering supernova remnants in M83 over 14 years
The aftermath of a supernova, a stellar explosion, is usually a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy Messier 83 (M83), they did not expect to find a population of supernova remnants, or the debris from
Digital platforms are making it more difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy
Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, "brain rot," refers to the loss of intelligence or critical thinking skills due to the overconsumption of specific types of content, most often in the digital sphere. A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings that help
Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out
Clashing Over ‘Indiana Jones’: Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg ‘Were Not 100% on Board’ With ‘Crystal Skull’ and Fought George Lucas Over Adding Aliens
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ creative clash over “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was recently revealed in a Spielberg oral history published by Vulture. Franchise producer Kathleen Kennedy noted how Spielberg and leading man Harrison Ford were both
These Coffee Subscription Services Make the Perfect Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift
From drip coffee makers to French presses to pour-overs, there are numerous ways to make a quality cup of coffee. But avid coffee drinkers know that the beans are the most important, which is why subscription services that expertly curate artisanal and locally-sourced beans are
Trump World Cup task force head Andrew Giuliani: Somali referee 'was talking to some very bad people'
President Trump’s World Cup czar, Andrew Giuliani, on Sunday claimed that a Somali referee who was denied entry into the U.S. as part of the FIFA World Cup "was talking to some very bad people." "There's some classified information we can't discuss now," he told CBS News in an
Emily Robb & The ER Band – “All Around The Street Corners”
Philly guitar deity Emily Robb expanded into a wide range of sounds for January's score to The Space Between Attack And Decay , including full-band rock 'n' roll. She keeps that train rolling on her single today. The ragged and hypnotic "All Around The Street Corners" finds her
Finding a great new Discord hangout game that's not a roguelike still feels like striking gold
Turok: Origins was one of the most fun things I played at last week's Summer Game Fest.
Thermochemical mantle plume identified as the likely origin of Earth's largest oceanic plateau
The Ontong Java Plateau in the western Pacific Ocean is the largest oceanic plateau on Earth, and its formation mechanism has not been well understood.
Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower well-being, even when incomes are similar
New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction. Led by McGill University researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even
Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?
Negeri Sembilan's spiralling palace crisis could come to a head when Malaysia's Conference of Rulers meet at the end of June.
Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling
Rising costs and labour shortages prompt developers to reassess projects.
What Is a Trillion, Really?
The sum is hard to comprehend The post What Is a Trillion, Really? appeared first on Nautilus .
Disney+ Greenlights Fantasy Animated Series ‘Journey’ With Obamas’ Higher Ground Producing
A new original animated series with the working title “Journey” has been greenlit for Disney+. The show is currently in production from Disney Kids & Family and Higher Ground. Per the logline, “When the energy shield protecting her city begins to fail, Journey answers a
New guise for old reality? Murky U.S.-Iran deal raises questions and fears in Lebanon
For the Lebanese people, the unclear Lebanon file in the U.S.-Iran deal leaves hundreds of thousands of civilians waiting to return to their homes, in the midst of a collapsing economy that cannot withstand another period of instability, with fundamental questions still
Last-Minute Gifts Delivered in Time for Father’s Day: From Craft Beer Subscriptions and Cooking Classes to an ESPN+ Membership
If you have a tendency to leave shopping to the very last second, you’re certainly not alone. While there’s still ample time to procure the perfect gift, if you do procrastinate this year, you’ve still got plenty of options that you can order and send instantly online — but
Saul Rubinek Joins Theo James in Gangster Thriller ‘The Bookie & The Bruiser’ (Exclusive)
S. Craig Zahler‘s indie crime drama also stars Vince Vaughn and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
US-Iran peace deal rattles China’s energy strategy, geopolitics
Beijing officially welcomed the United States-Iran peace deal announced over the weekend, hoping the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease a months-long oil supply disruption that has rattled China’s fuel markets and battered its refining sector. However, the unofficial
Xbox Game Studios head and chief of staff step down as 'Xbox reset' looms
Studio closures are expected as Xbox's new leadership looks for a fresh start.
30 Must-See Art Shows in New York City This Summer
Pierre Huyghe’s brain activity-inspired dreamscapes, Orientalism at The Met, a menagerie of mystical animals, and so much more.
US soccer star's 2 World Cup goals thrust Trump birthright citizenship push into spotlight
U.S. men’s soccer striker Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the Americans’ victorious opener of the FIFA World Cup on Friday, a performance that would not have occurred had his mother not traveled to the U.S. just before he was born. The performance has also put President
Trump’s Biggest Supporters Are Pissed About His Iran Deal
After nearly four grueling months, President Donald Trump is trying to end the war he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off in February—but neither Republicans nor Israeli officials are happy with the “Art of the Deal” guy’s dealmaking. Trump gloated that a
SpaceX shares jump 20% in first full day of trading after historic IPO
SpaceX shares jumped 15% Monday in Elon Musk’s rocket firm’s first full day of trading following a debut on the Nasdaq last week that shattered records.
Trump and His Team Struggle to Get Their Iran Deal Story Straight
The Trump administration doesn’t appear to have its story straight on the tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump said on Monday that “the deal is already signed and the strait is already partially opened,” referring to the Strait of Hormuz. “Ships are
Modern human skeletal biology needs to move beyond the strict male/female binary, scientists argue
Human skeletal biologists traditionally provide sex estimations as part of establishing biological profiles (skeletal sex, age-at-death, stature, ancestry/population affinity) for skeletonized remains, often using the shapes and sizes of the pelvis, long bones and skull, among
Deep Earth model traces 270 million years of seamount formation across oceans
Over 40,000 seamounts—undersea mountains that don't breach the ocean's surface—are scattered across the ocean floor. Some form linear chains, while others occur as dispersed, isolated features that are not part of well-defined volcanic chains.
Randomly thought of Brendan Dassey today. He’s...
Randomly thought of Brendan Dassey today. He’s still serving out his life sentence for, IMO, having absolutely nothing to do with the murder at the center of Netflix’s Making a Murderer.
Dan Sullivan (No, Not That One) Barred From Running for Alaska Senator
There can only be one Dan Sullivan. A top Alaskan election official ruled Monday that a man sharing the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to participate in the Last Frontier State’s Senate primary in August. In a letter addressed to the challenging
Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
It would take you 90 straight days to play each of Steam Next Fest's demos for just 30 minutes
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The Best Photos From Warped Tour 2026
There’s nothing quite like the Vans Warped Tour. “Every festival I think touches different people in a different way and this touches a certain group of people in a very special way,” founder Kevin Lyman told Rolling Stone at the festival’s 2026 stop in Washington, D.C. This
Smashing Pumpkins To Play America250, Congress-Established Counterpart To Trump’s Freedom 250
Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert series has been a disaster. Scheduled performers like Martina McBride, Young MC, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Morris Day & The Time dropped off the lineup , with Trump and country singer Lee Greenwood replacing them. Now, a new event
Celebrating the Knicks Win, One Stitch at a Time
The textile artist known as Cheeks embraced a wave of city pride at his now-viral Fort Greene embroidery pop-up.
In US, Trump's Iran deal receives mixed reception
Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of
Historic NBA Championship fuels record-breaking sales of New York Knicks merch on Fanatics
“The order volumes for the Knicks is something we have not seen for any other sport or team,” said Sam Archibald, head of merchandising for Fanatics.
Carville: Trump 'going to walk away' from presidency by next Easter
Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday predicted that President Trump is "going to walk away" from the presidency and leave office by next Easter. Carville said during a discussion with his "Politics War Room" podcast co-host Al Hunt that Trump "has no earthly idea of
B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California
A B-52 Stratofortress went down at around 11:20 a.m. local time, with emergency crews scrambled to the scene. No casualty information has been released. The aircraft typically carries a crew of five.
‘You Killed the Car’
"A Ferrari and a distinctive Highland Park home combined for an iconic scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off."