Dick Parry, Saxophonist on Pink Floyd Classics, Dead at 83
Longtime friend of David Gilmour played on band's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money," and often joined the group on tour
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Jon Favreau on Pulling Off the Oner During the AT-AT Fight Sequence
Director Jon Favreau knew there was a responsibility in being the director who would bring “Star Wars” back to movie theaters after seven years. Favreau told Variety, “People care a lot about ‘Star Wars’. ‘Star Wars’ has been around for 49 years; it’s about to be the 50th
Arctic thaw unleashes mining-like pollution across hundreds Arctic waterways
Thawing permafrost is rapidly transforming dozens of Arctic streams into acidic, metal-laden waterways, according to new research published in Science. The study shows how thawing permafrost exposes sulfide minerals that react with oxygen and water—a process similar to what
ULVAC to make rare earth melting furnaces in Japan
If you’ve been following the slow-motion strategic panic over critical minerals, you know that Japan, Australia, the US, Canada, Europe and others are busy talking about China’s dominance both of rare earth mining and refining and of the production of rare earth magnets. Those
‘Everytime,’ ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Win Cannes Un Certain Regard
Sandra Wollner's Austrian drama takes the top prize at the Cannes sidebar, Nepalese transgender feature wins the jury prize.
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ and Gun Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Among Mediterrane Film Festival Lineup
Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival is set to return for its fourth annual edition, with the lineup including feature films from Steven Soderbergh and Gus Van Sant, joined by star performances from Angelina Jolie, Al Pacino, Bill Skarsgard and more. The 2026 festival will be held
Trump call with Taiwan’s Lai not yet planned, sources say
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, May 22 - The U.S. and Taiwan have not yet made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people familiar with the matter said, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion he might speak soon with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te about the
Physicists figure out how to reduce formation of 'viscous fingers'
When they reach the bottom of a soap dispenser, frugal handwashers might try adding water to the bottle to push out the last bit of soap. But usually, the water drills right through the soap and jets out an only slightly sudsy splash.
Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Lola Young, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Physical Copies Of A Remake Of A 25-Year-Old RPG Are Unplayable Without A Day-One Update
The Gothic remake won't require a permanent internet connection, but....
Trump skips son's wedding as Iran talks continue
US President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he would miss his son's wedding, insisting he had to stay in Washington because of "circumstances pertaining to government." Trump had said a day earlier that the Iran war made it "bad timing" for him to attend Donald Trump Jr's
French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion
Several French pro-Palestinian activists on Friday described what they said was a violent and humiliating ordeal after they were detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla. Eight French nationals arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris from Turkey on Friday
Xivu Arath could've been Destiny 2's greatest villain — but Bungie never delivered the payoff
Former Destiny 2 senior narrative designer Robert Brookes said that a major expansion featuring the Hive god of war had been pitched multiple times.
Where to find a PS5 under $400 before GTA 6 launches
The official PlayStation store is quietly selling refurbished consoles for $399, a major discount from the current retail price
Comer launches investigation into prediction markets insider trading
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Friday launched an investigation into prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket to determine whether their users are using nonpublic or classified information to engage in insider trading. Comer sent letters to Kalshi CEO
Student talent drives simpler method for programming artificial muscles in soft robots
An interdisciplinary student research team at the University of Waterloo has achieved an advance in materials science with the creation of a tissue-like hydrogel for artificial muscles to make soft robots move.
Platner: 'Of course' Trump needs to be impeached, removed
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) on Thursday told supporters that "of course" President Trump must be impeached and removed from office. Platner, who is leading incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) by 7 points, according to a poll released this week, told supporters
CAA Sets Lineup for 11th Moebius Film Festival
The 2026 student filmmaker showcase will take place May 27-28 and feature 10 short films by graduating storytellers.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
The Mandalorian & Grogu Is A Good Star Wars Movie, But It’s Not What The Franchise Needed Right Now
Sometimes all you need for a good time is some puppets and some blasters
Africa: Emergency Committee Recommendations Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Virus in DRCongo and Uganda
[WHO] Geneva -- On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG) of the World Health
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files
The files include over 40 videos requested by lawmakers. NewsNation will be reviewing the files and providing analysis.
Scientists discover thriving hard-substrate fauna in Oceania's deep sea
In the crushing darkness of the hadal zone—deep ocean trenches plunging 6,000 m to nearly 11,000 m—scientists have uncovered a hidden community. A study published in Science on May 14 reports the discovery of a protist-dominated hard-substrate fauna across seven hadal regions
Finally a Commencement Speech That Gets AI Right
Leave it to The Woz to hit the right note with freshly minted graduates The post Finally a Commencement Speech That Gets AI Right appeared first on Nautilus .
Get 50% Off MasterClass Courses From Spike Lee to Mark Cuban This Memorial Day
An annual subscription to MasterClass costs $180 and gets you unlimited access to 90+ courses on the site, with topics ranging from screenwriting to acting to directing
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.
Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
Bangladesh’s paramilitary problem cannot be rebranded
Bangladesh’s rulers have a habit of renaming institutions when they become politically radioactive. Roads are renamed after coups, and laws after public outrage. The practice is usually useless. Now, the same survival instinct is being applied to the Rapid Action Battalion
Channel Tres – “Pop Pop”
A couple of months ago, Compton club funkateer Channel Tres flipped the Crystal Waters classic “100% Pure Love” on his single “Medicine.” Today, he’s got another new track. As far as I know, this one doesn’t interpolate any early-’90s bangers, though it does have some of that
Vatican taps ‘atheist’ Anthropic cofounder to speak at AI event as tensions with Trump White House rise
Olah, 33, is one of a handful of secular officials tapped to speak at a Monday event marking the publication of the missive, which is titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” The encyclical is focused on the importance of protecting human dignity during the rise of artificial
Pfeiffer says Martin should step down as DNC chief: 'Cannot repair the trust'
Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of “Pod Save America,” urged Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin to step down after the committee released an incomplete investigation into the party's 2024 election losses. “I think Ken Martin should step down,” said Pfeiffer, who
'Designer' superconducting diamond: Researchers uncover path to multi-modality quantum chips
Diamond is extremely valuable to science and technology not for its sparkle but for its extreme hardness, high thermal conductivity, transparency to a large fraction of the light spectrum, and a host of other exceptional properties. Two decades ago, scientists discovered
Workers Push to Rename Wexner Center for the Arts Over Epstein Ties
The union said the Victoria’s Secret billionaire and Epstein associate’s name “does a profound disservice” to artists and community members.
EU Parliament Member Rants About How ‘Woke Ideology’ Is ‘Destroying Video Games’ During Stop Killing Games Debate
A far-right Slovakian party Republic Movement went off about Assassin's Creed Shadows and games where you 'play as a queer character'
South China Sea coral reefs reveal carbon stores rivaling mangroves and seagrasses
A collaborative research team has revealed the long-overlooked carbon storage potential of coral reef ecosystems and how reef-dwelling fish, corals, and surface sediments jointly shape reef carbon reservoirs. The paper is published in the journal Advanced Science. The team was
Wicker warns Trump against 'ill advised' Iran deal: 'We must finish what we started'
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Friday called for renewed strikes on Iran, pressing President Trump to “finish the job he started” and warning him of an “ill advised” deal with Tehran. Wicker advocates for Trump to allow U.S. forces to fully
Karla Knight’s Cosmic Conspiracies
The artist’s game-like paintings and tapestries suggest an overactive imagination fueled by generations of crackpot supernatural lore.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband’s bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down.
Watch live: Trump, Lawler tout economy in New York ahead of midterms
President Trump on Friday afternoon is giving remarks alongside Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in one of the nation's most competitive swing districts ahead of the November midterms. Trump will appear in New York’s 17th Congressional District, where the duo will tout work on
SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday
Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes
It was Un Certain Regard, the second most prestigious section at the Cannes Film Festival, that brought arguably the event’s biggest surprise hit this year. Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut “Club Kid,” which played to thunderous applause on the first Friday of the festival,
Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have
JPMorgan slams Chiraya Rana’s sexual assault claims — and denies he was a star banker at the firm
The bank denied Rana's portrayal of himself as a top-tier banker whose apparent brilliance caught the eye of the lender's top leaders, including CEO Jamie Dimon.
The highest-paying jobs in the US, according to federal data
Want one of America's highest-paying jobs? You'll probably need to go to medical school.
Adventures of Elliot pre-order bonuses, collector's and deluxe edition details revealed
The bonus items for the upcoming Square Enix action RPG range from in-game items to a spiffy diorama clock featuring Faie
Rediscovering science: New knowledge hidden in old data
What if the knowledge that could fuel the next scientific breakthrough has simply been forgotten in an old graph or table? Valuable scientific insights may already exist across decades of published experiments, yet remain buried in old research papers, waiting to be rediscovered.
Second ribosome binding site helps explain how tetracyclines work
For decades, doctors have widely used tetracyclines for conditions ranging from acne to tick-borne illnesses. Using high-resolution imaging technology, researchers in the laboratory of Christopher Bunick, MD, Ph.D., associate professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine
