'Oh s**t, here we go again': White House uses videogame clips to promote its war in Iran, including CJ's iconic line from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
There's also some Call of Duty in there, and a bit of Pokémon for good measure.
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Salt may have pushed us further into Snowball Earth 700 million years ago
Our planet plunged into one of the most dramatic climate states in its long history, approximately 720–635 million years ago. During a period geologists call Snowball Earth, ice sheets crept from the poles all the way to the tropics, covering the oceans and continents in a
Ustaz got talent: Where Indonesia turns 3am into Ramadan prime-time TV
From sermons on AI to elimination rounds before dawn, sahur in Indonesia now includes must-watch TV during Ramadan.
Escapees from Syrian camp raise fears of ISIS-linked returnees to South-east Asia
The breakout followed the withdrawal of Kurdish forces overseeing the facility in January.
China to import more to balance trade as surplus causes friction with partners
Its push for domestic spending will exceed efforts in 2025.
Bumblebees Make Decisions as Efficiently as Humans
They flexibly adjust their decision-making to circumstances—just like us The post Bumblebees Make Decisions as Efficiently as Humans appeared first on Nautilus .
A technocrat wants to uplift China’s slowest-growing province. Can he succeed?
Corruption, red tape and entrenched officialdom has Liaoning one of the country’s toughest places to do business.
Major Fortnite Leaker Actually Worked For Epic Games
Epic is suing the leaker known as AdiraFN, who worked at the company as an associate producer
Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help
Swarms of low-cost drones used by the Russians in Ukraine have been breaching U.S. air defense systems and striking targets across the Middle East.
'It's kind of like you're a butcher': Hundreds of Slay the Spire 2 card ideas were cut during development in an 'incredibly destructive process'
Designing the hit roguelike deckbuilder involved a lot of culling, says Mega Crit.
Unproven Trump autism claim affected care: Research
President Trump's urging of pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol last year on the unfounded claim that it could be linked to autism in children resulted in a notable drop in orders for the common over-the-counter medication among pregnancy-related emergency department visits,
A Touch of Harry in the Night: Why ‘Coming Up Roses’ Is Harry Styles’ Emotional Powerhouse
The emotional centerpiece of Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally is Harry at his most soulful and unguarded —and it sums up everything he has to say on the album
Karen is a new Steam game where you throw tantrums in a mall
The upcoming rage simulator from indie dev Sauce Studios sees you rain entitled hellfire on beleaguered retail employees
Deloyd Elze’s Deconstructed Country Ballads Sound Splendid On The New Nellene EP
LA-based Deloyd Elze specializes in deconstructed sad-eyed alt-country. There’s more than a little Bon Iver in the way he dissects the singer-songwriter format, but there’s nothing abstract about his deep drawl and plainspoken lyrics, which remind me of everyone from Fust to
Iran's strikes on Gulf energy sites rattle markets and raise recession fears
Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s global energy supplies with incalculable consequences ahead.
How to increase Environment Level in Pokémon Pokopia
Raising the Environment Level in Pokémon Pokopia is tied to increasing Pokémon comfort. Here's how to raise the Environment Level and improve comfort
Premature Evaluation: Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
The post Premature Evaluation: Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally appeared first on Stereogum .
House Democrat seeks to bar Trump from closing Kennedy Center for renovations
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) on Friday filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to block President Trump from closing the Kennedy Center after he announced last month that it would shut down to allow for renovations. Beatty argues the judge should block Trump from closing the
Pokémon Pokopia Review In Progress: A Genre That Usually Loses Me Is Winning Me Over
Life sims like Animal Crossing usually overwhelm me, but Pokopia has something others don’t
‘Heathers The Musical’ Casts Isabella Esler and John Cardoza as New Veronica Sawyer and Jason Dean (EXCLUSIVE)
Isabella Esler and John Cardoza have been cast as the new Veronica Sawyer and Jason “J.D.” Dean in “Heathers The Musical.” Both actors will begin performances on April 27 at New World Stages. They replace Kuhoo Verma and Casey Likes, who had headlined the hit show. Verma will
That torpedo that sank Iran ship: old tech, hard to defend against
A US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the southern coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing 87 people. The submarine struck the ship with a torpedo, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, resulting in “quiet death”. The event marks the first time a US submarine
SAG-AFTRA and Studios Agree to Extend Negotiations Into Next Week
SAG-AFTRA and the major studios have agreed to continue negotiations on a new contract into next week, a sign that both sides see the value in further discussions. The performers’ union started bargaining on Feb. 9 for the first time since the 2023 strike. The original
Lev Parnas jumps into Florida House race as Democrat
Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani associate and ally of President Trump, announced this week he’s running as a Democrat in a House race in Florida. Parnas launched his candidacy for GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's seat in a Substack post on Wednesday. “I am running because I
Stars like our sun may maintain the same rotation pattern for life, contrary to 45 years of theoretical predictions
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have conducted the most detailed simulation of the interior of stars and disproved a theory scientists have believed for 45 years: that stars switch their rotation patterns as they age, with poles rotating faster than the equator in
CEO Behind Kickstarter MMO That Ran Out Of Money Breaks His Silence And Claims First Legal Victory
Ashes of Creation rapidly imploded and now the fight about why is going public
Israeli attacks on Tehran overnight Friday 'most intense' since war began, residents reportedly say
'The house was shaking for five minutes straight. Last night was the worst night,' a man in Tehran told the BBC. The IDF said it struck an underground bunker beneath the regime's leadership compound in central Tehran
Robinhood's venture fund, which gives investors access to private companies, tanks 11% on first day
Robinhood's Venture Fund I plunged 11% in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, casting doubt on investors' appetite for riskier investment.
Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cuba’s government.
Mace lauds Trump's firing of Noem as 'right call' after controversial ads
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Friday that President Trump made the “right call” by ousting Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following revelations he did not sign off on a controversial multi-million dollar advertising campaign as Noem had claimed.
Katie Alice Greer Announces New Album Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1: Hear “Unglued”
Katie Alice Greer is back. The former frontwoman of Priests is releasing another solo album titled Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1 next month via GAK Records. It's the follow-up to her 2022 solo debut Barbarism , which honestly fucking rocked. Greer has already released a
Restoring Panama to When Prehistoric Beasts Roamed the Jungle
The Central American nation never fully recovered from the loss of its megafauna The post Restoring Panama to When Prehistoric Beasts Roamed the Jungle appeared first on Nautilus .
US files complaints for $15.3 million in proceeds allegedly linked to Iranian oil network
March 6 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday filed two civil forfeiture complaints for more than $15.3 million used to allegedly fund an illicit Iranian oil distribution network, the Justice Department said in a statement. The complaints by the Justice Department allege that
Trump to attend return of six US troops killed in Iran war
US President Donald Trump is to attend the dignified transfer on Saturday of six soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait, the White House said Friday, as the escalating war with Tehran brings home its first American dead. The troops were killed Sunday when a drone struck
Study finds water oversight failures at California dairies
A Stanford Law report reveals California's inadequate monitoring of dairies and feedlots, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory enforcement to protect groundwater quality and community health.
James G. Robinson, Morgan Creek Co-Founder, Dies at 90
James G. Robinson, the former auto executive who co-founded Morgan Creek Entertainment with Joe Roth and had producing credits on films including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “True Romance,” died Feb. 15, according to a family obituary. He was 90. Robinson famously sparred
Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on future of college sports
President Trump on Friday afternoon will host a roundtable at the White House centered on college sports and reforms to the NCAA. Trump earlier this year signed an executive order seeking to ban “pay-for-play” deals with third parties and called on schools to dedicate
Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian terror attack plot and dismantled spy cell
Baku said it foiled Iranian-linked terror plots on four key sites, including a major pipeline and Jewish community targets, as tensions with Tehran sharply escalate.
How to find and use Rainbow Feathers and Silver Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia
You can randomly find these feathers in Pokopia to trade for furniture with Gimmighoul. We explain how these feathers work in our guide.
James G. Robinson, Producer and Morgan Creek Co-Founder, Dies at 90
The Baltimore native spearheaded such films as 'Young Guns,' 'Major League,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'
Petrit Halilaj’s Opera of Kosovan Memory and Myth
Through his fantastical vignettes, Halilaj suggests curiosity about others as a way to neutralize the forces that lead to difference-based violence.
Netflix Out as Investor in Meghan Markle Brand As Ever
Netflix has stepped down as a backer in As ever, the lifestyle brand from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. As Ever was launched 11 months ago, with an inaugural collection of teas, jam, honey and baking mixes. It coincided with the launch of her Netflix series “With Love,
Feds take notice of iOS vulnerabilities exploited under mysterious circumstances
The long, strange trip of a large assembly of advanced iOS exploits.
Ben Stiller Tells Trump’s White House to Remove ‘Tropic Thunder’ Clip From Pro-War Video: ‘We Never Gave You Permission’ and ‘War Is Not a Movie’
Ben Stiller has slammed the Donald Trump’s White House for using a clip from the 2008 film “Tropic Thunder.” The White House post said, “Justice the American way” and showed clips from “Braveheart,” “Top Gun,” “Superman,” “Transformers,” “Iron Man 2,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Largest known Mesozoic crocodyliform egg clutch discovered in Brazil
In a study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, researchers Dr. Giovanna M. X. Paixão and her colleagues analyzed the fossilized remains of three Upper Cretaceous egg clutches. One of these clutches, totaling 47 eggs, is the largest known Mesozoic crocodyliform
Lots of great defecation physics here: “ 66 percent...
Lots of great defecation physics here: “ 66 percent of animals take between 5 and 19 seconds to defecate. It’s a…small range, given that elephant feces have a volume of 20 liters, nearly a thousand times more than a dog’s, at 10 milliliters .”
The Pokémon Company criticises Trump administration's use of its imagery in political memes, says Pokémon is apolitical, Trump spokesman uses decade-old Clinton post to accuse them of bias
"Our mission is to bring the world together."
Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say
By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily and Maayan Lubell BEIRUT, March 5 (Reuters) - Lebanese armed group Hezbollah spent months restocking its arsenal of rockets and drones, using support from Iran and its own weapons factories to prepare for a new war with Israel, six sources familiar
Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Teases A Bunch Of Big Stuff About Part 3
Players have high expectations for the RPG remake trilogy going into the finale
Nintendo sues US government over Donald Trump's illegal tariffs
Nintendo is suing the United States and multiple government officials over IEEPA duties, seeking a refund on Trump tariffs paid since 2025.
See Mavis Staples, Hozier, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes Sing ‘The Weight’
Quartet assembled at star-studded Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, which also featured Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige, and many others