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Ecologists report spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes and their hybrids in North America
West Nile Virus was once a nominal concern for Utahns but since August 2003, when it was first detected in the Beehive State, infections in Utah residents have steadily risen.
Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’
No, you’re not having a stroke, that was a real thing that happened The post Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Gracie Abrams’ Magical Red Rocks Shows Will Be Livestreamed on Apple Music
The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour might be over, but you can relive it on screen this fall
How a pathogen disables plants' early warning system and kills crops
Scientists have discovered how one of the world's most destructive plant diseases manages to slip past crops' defenses—a breakthrough that could help farmers grow stronger, more resilient plants.
‘Hamnet’ and ‘Rental Family’ Tie for Middleburg Film Festival Audience Award
For the second consecutive year, two films have shared the top prize at the Middleburg Film Festival — and both come from women directors. Chloé Zhao’s emotional drama “Hamnet” and Hikari’s moving crowd-pleaser “Rental Family” won the audience award at the Virginia-based
Threat of EU sanctions against Israel 'remains on the table', Kaja Kallas warns
The 27 European ministers of foreign affairs, who were meeting in Luxembourg, considered the situation in Gaza too "fragile" to withdraw possible sanctions against Israel.
Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
Top Armed Services Democrat calls for House hearing on strikes against alleged drug boats
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called for a hearing on the Trump administration’s deadly strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats off the coast of Venezuela. Smith accused the administration of refusing to answer
Female canaries, which typically do not sing, have the ability to do so throughout their entire lives
The human brain, once thought to lose much of its flexibility after childhood, continues remodeling itself throughout life—recovering from injuries, learning new skills, and adapting to challenges—a remarkable capacity for change called neuroplasticity.
A mathematical 'Rosetta Stone' translates and predicts the larger effects of molecular systems
Penn Engineers have developed a mathematical "Rosetta Stone" that translates atomic and molecular movements into predictions of larger-scale effects, like proteins unfolding, crystals forming and ice melting, without the need for costly, time-consuming simulations or
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Finally Allows Crossdressing And There’s A Reason Players Are Using It
The RPG is very fluid in how it lets the player present themselves The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A Finally Allows Crossdressing And There’s A Reason Players Are Using It appeared first on Kotaku .
Rosalía Teases Fourth Album ‘Lux’ With NYC Billboard
Spanish singer gives fans a first look at her next project, set to drop on Nov. 7
National study finds public Montessori programs strengthen early learning outcomes—at sharply lower costs
The first national randomized trial of public Montessori preschool students showed stronger long-term outcomes by kindergarten, including elevated reading, memory, and executive function as compared to non-Montessori preschoolers.
What goes up must come down: The 'universal thermal performance curve' that shackles evolution
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unearthed a universal thermal performance curve (UTPC) that seemingly applies to all species and dictates their responses to temperature change. This UTPC essentially shackles evolution as no species seem to have broken free from the
Watch live: Trump hosts LSU, LSU Shreveport championship baseball teams
President Trump on Monday afternoon will welcome the Louisiana State University (LSU) and LSU Shreveport national championship baseball teams to the White House. Watch the event, scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT, live from the East Room in the video player above.
Giant magnetofossils suggest ancient ocean life had built-in 'GPS' and may shed light on Mars particles
Some ancient marine organisms produced mysterious magnetic particles of unusually large size, which can now be found as fossils in marine sediments.
A seed bank in England marks 25 years of preserving the world's plant diversity
Deep underground beneath the Sussex countryside in southern England, millions of seeds are kept frozen in a vault built to withstand fire, flooding, and any other disaster.
How a human 'jumping gene' targets structured DNA to reshape the genome
Long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human genome—comprising about 17% of the genome. It is commonly called a "jumping gene" or "retrotransposon" because it can "retrotranspose" (move) from one genomic
Trump says he doesn't think Ukraine can win war against Russia, but adds 'anything is possible'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his reportedly tense meeting with Trump on Friday was "positive" even though he did not secure the Tomahawk missiles for his military.
Cheryl Hines says RFK Jr. suggested they fake separation during 2024 campaign
Cheryl Hines, the wife of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said her husband suggested they fake separating during his 2024 presidential campaign. "Some people were very upset that I was even married to Bobby,” Hines told Fox News in an interview
Rina Sawayama Has Notes for the Team Behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Japan-Inspired ‘SNL’ Set
While sending “big love” to the pop star who pulled double duty over the weekend, Sawayama highlighted the lack of cultural research, noting, “Shoes on tatami is jail”
Trump Furloughs Top Nuclear Weapons Staff (What Could Go Wrong?)
The government’s nuclear watchdog agency is poised to be understaffed, as Politico reports the Trump administration has placed about 80 percent of its personnel on furlough amid the ongoing government shutdown. The National Nuclear Security Administration is a semiautonomous
Republican Rep. Says There Is a King in America, Actually
Republican Representative Chip Roy took some time on Monday to remind Americans that his party still has no regard for the separation of church and state, something the founding fathers they love to praise cared deeply about. “The truth is, the Marxists, the radicals, and the
Our most anticipated 13th-century Mongolian horse game had such a popular Next Fest demo the developers have decided to delay it
The Legend of Khiimori is now set to hit early access in March 2026.
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
By Gabriel Stargardter, Juliette Jabkhiro and Elissa Darwish PARIS (Reuters) -Crime gangs around Europe are increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums like the Louvre, but while law enforcement often catches the thieves, they struggle to recover the
Africa: I Wish Nigeria Won't Qualify for 2026 World Cup - South Africa Minister
[Vanguard] South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sonic Team talks the road ahead for Sonic racing
Series producer Takashi Iizuka talks CrossWorlds and the future of Sonic
‘Prison Break’ Reboot From Elgin James Ordered to Series at Hulu
Hulu has greenlit a reboot of “Prison Break,” Variety has learned. The project was first reported to be in the works at Hulu in December 2024 with a pilot order. The cast includes Emily Browning as Cassidy, Drake Rodger as Tommy, Lukas Gage as Jackson, Clayton Cardenas as
Jack Dorsey backs GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for president in surprise X post
The Twitter co-founder and Block CEO posted a six-word message on X on Saturday night: “.@RepThomasMassie for president.”
Kevin O’Leary stars with Timothée Chalamet in 'Marty Supreme' — and says it 'wasted millions' on extras AI could replace
Kevin O’Leary is starring alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow in the upcoming Christmas theatrical release "Marty Supreme." But he isn’t defending Hollywood’s spending habits. Instead, O’Leary says the film wasted millions of dollars by hiring human extras whom he
Israel receives body Hamas says is Gaza hostage
Before Monday, Hamas had handed over all living hostages and 12 out of 28 deceased hostages under a ceasefire.
Will SNAP benefits be paid in November?
As the federal government shutdown endures for a third week, states have started to issue concerning warnings: Funding for food assistance is about to dry up.
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Iraq says some US military personnel will stay due to Islamic State threat in Syria
Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed.
Optical system achieves terabit-per-second capacity and integrates quantum cryptography for long-term security
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has created unprecedented demand for data traffic. But the infrastructure needed to support it faces mounting challenges. AI data centers must deliver faster, more reliable communication than ever before, while also confronting their
Visualizing ancient proteins: New staining technique reliably detects collagen in fossils
Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the fossil's microstructure—advancing the field of paleoproteomics by addressing long-standing challenges of contamination.
China fires top trade negotiator after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls him ‘unhinged’
State news agency Xinhua confirmed that Li, 58, was dropped from his post as part of a wider ambassadorial reshuffle approved by President Xi Jinping.
Sarkozy received by Macron at Élysée Palace before five-year prison term starts on Tuesday
A Paris court found Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign and setenced him to five years in prison.
MCA Chicago Presents the US Debut of Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
Explore the life and work of the renowned artist and discover new ways of imagining the world in this groundbreaking retrospective, on view through February 22, 2026.
Former Israeli hostage 'looking ahead', determined to move on
After more than a year trapped in a dark tunnel under Gaza, Eli Sharabi is determined to move forward with his life, even as he knows that pain and grief will be constant companions. "It's impossible to forget even a single moment of my captivity," the 53-year-old Israeli
Guppies fall for a classic optical illusion. Doves, usually, do too
Comparing animals’ susceptibility to optical illusions can show how perception evolved.
Eric Dane to Play Firefighter Diagnosed With ALS in ‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2
Eric Dane has joined the NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” as a guest star. The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” alum will appear in Season 2, Episode 9 as Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family. The role is particularly
Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander Join Andrew Garfield in ‘The Uprising’ (Exclusive)
Stanley Townsend and Sky Yang also board Focus' period drama being directed by Paul Greengrass.
US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance
The US and Australia agreed to a framework that includes investments in projects to expand mining and processing of rare earth and critical minerals.
Duck-themed extraction shooter Escape From Duckov sold 500,000 Steam copies in its first 3 days
Duckov's peak player count rivaled the Arc Raiders playtest over the weekend.
Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA and Agents Applaud Fixes to Open AI’s Sora 2 After Outcry
OpenAI appears to have calmed fears around Sora 2, winning over SAG-AFTRA, CAA, UTA and actor Bryan Cranston with new guardrails on the platform to protect actors’ voices and likenesses. Cranston was among those who raised concerns when the initial launch of the AI video
Fortnite‘s Map Will Reportedly Turn Into Springfield From The Simpsons Next Month
The month-long Simpsons mini-season will reportedly start in November and include new crossover skins The post Fortnite‘s Map Will Reportedly Turn Into Springfield From The Simpsons Next Month appeared first on Kotaku .
How to get fossil Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Fossil Pokémon are back in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but they're a little tricky to find. Here's how to get fossil Pokémon in Legends: Z-A.
Rush Add 17 Cities to Surprise 2026 Tour: ‘We Have to Go Back Into the Gym!’
Geddy Lee also reminds fans to be cautious about tickets: “The resellers are having a field day out there, jacking up the prices”