Mathematicians Attempt to Glimpse Past the Big Bang
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematicians-attempt-to-glimpse-past-the-big-bang-20240531/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40541524 Points: 31 # Comments: 9
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Migrants and drugs - why Mexico's election matters to the US
Who is elected as Mexico's next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations.
Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Weeks after Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito teased that he’d be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe “sooner than you think,” Variety can confirm that he will appear in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which hits theaters next year. Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a
We have no Plan B if Ukraine falls, says Estonia
Estonia is pouring money and weapons into Ukraine’s war effort to try to push back the Russians.
Moving Beyond Type Systems
Article URL: https://vhyrro.github.io/posts/effect-systems/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40541470 Points: 45 # Comments: 38
France mourns nurse known as Angel of Dien Bien Phu
The French president said she showed "exemplary courage and devotion" amid suffering.
'This is a bad day for America' - voters split on Trump verdict
We asked independent voters and Republicans who have doubts about Trump if conviction changes anything.
'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego
The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady.
Megan Thee Stallion Postpones Atlanta Show Due to Water Main Break: ‘Extremely Disappointed’
Singer had originally teased a "special announcement" during Friday's show
Hexadecimal Sucks
Article URL: https://tylercipriani.com/blog/2024/05/31/hexadecimal-sucks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40541350 Points: 17 # Comments: 15
Ronaldo in tears after Al-Nassr lose Saudi King's Cup final on penalties
Cristiano Ronaldo fell to the ground in despair and was consoled by teammates after Al-Hilal beat his side Al-Nassr 5–4 in a penalty shootout.
Ex-US admiral charged with bribery for Navy contract
Robert Burke is alleged to have awarded a Navy contract to a firm in exchange for a future job there.
Luminate Streaming Ratings: Shane Gillis’ ‘Tires’ Takes Second Place as ‘Bridgerton’ Continues Its Reign May 24-30
After “Bridgerton” dominated the top three spots on Luminate’s streaming rankings last week, the only TV title that could rival it was a complete change of pace from the high production value Regency-era drama: “Tires,” Shane Gillis’ self-funded half-hour comedy that premiered
Rubio: Biden is 'demented man propped up by wicked and deranged people'
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) slammed President Biden on Friday calling him a “demented man" in a post on the social media platform X. “Our current President is a demented man propped up by wicked & deranged people willing to destroy our country to remain in power,” Rubio said in
Columbia University, Epicenter of Gaza Protests, Launches New Revolt
Roughly 100 Columbia University students and alumni launched a “Revolt for Rafah” encampment on Friday night. Student protesters say their protest is a direct response to the Rafah massacre and a recent Washington Post article exposing a group of wealthy elites who used their
Biden: 'Reckless' for Trump to call trial rigged
President Joe Biden defends the justice system during his first comments on Trump's guilty verdict.
Standouts From the 2024 Venice Biennale’s Foreigners Everywhere
Let’s investigate some of the hundreds of artworks on display as part of the central exhibition at this year’s Biennale.
Ticketmaster Acknowledges Data Breach After Hacker Claimed Stealing Info From 560 Million Customers
Parent company Live Nation said the incident happened on a server through the third-party cloud data company Snowflake
AIPAC ramps up attack on Jamaal Bowman with ads on antisemitism
A new ad by the pro-Israel group’s super PAC features the son of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel openly criticizing Bowman.
Charlamagne Tha God Knows When He'll Leave 'The Breakfast Club': 'I Have A Number'
Charlamagne Tha God has hinted at a tentative end date for his time on 'The Breakfast Club,' as he envisions a larger future goal.
How Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Became the Ideal Platform for ILM Immersive’s Interactive Storytelling
Following in the footsteps of ILM Immersive’s (formerly ILMxLAB) “Vader Immortal” game and the company’s virtual reality experiences “Star Wars: Secret of the Empire” and “Avengers: Damage Control,” “What If…? — An Immersive Story” offers fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Doctor Who goes full Black Mirror only to set up its most shocking twist
Image: Disney Plus A sunny world, a bitter problem Continue reading…
Vulnerable Republicans stay silent on Trump conviction
Vulnerable House Republicans are treading carefully around the bombshell conviction of former President Trump, showing a wariness to wade into the prickly debate over hush money, a porn star and the integrity of a once-treasured criminal justice system that Trump has vilified.
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, died Friday at the age of 86, according to a statement from the family. “We will all miss her greatly, and we wish she were here to offer us some perspective, to mend our heavy hearts with a laugh and a dose of
Shut Up, Dude: This Week’s Best Comments
Were you expecting a list of this week’s best comments? That’s on you because we are of course still having a tech problem that prevents me from pulling the data. But it really is close to being fixed. A developer named Tim told me so today! As soon as that happens we will have
Four killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon: Hezbollah, affiliated rescuers
The operations room of the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee said 'an Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance', with one rescuer killed.
Crowded House’s Neil Finn on How a Stint With Fleetwood Mac Led to Revitalizing His Own Band: ‘I Realized That We Had a Flag That You Can Follow’
The void that Crowded House left in the periods of time that the group disbanded a couple of times over the years didn’t exactly get filled in by a lot of other bands with equal facilities for melody, mystery and tightness. Frontman Neil Finn didn’t give up his gift for those
Fauci interview transcripts unveiled
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Fauci’s closed-door interviews come to light ahead of House testimony Anthony Fauci will face a House panel Monday for the first time since he left government, and transcripts released
In the climate protests and the European Elections, the future of the Green Deal is at stake
The European Greens stand resolutely with the people demanding urgent climate action across Europe today and over the next few days. The Greens issue a stark warning: votes for right-wing and far-right parties put the future of the Green Deal and the planet at risk. Speaking
A greener, more effective way to kill termites
Scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom.
Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on Red Planet's structure
Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites that scientists have analyzed. These results are important for understanding not only how Mars formed and evolved, but also for providing precise data that
UI elements with a hand-drawn, sketchy look
Article URL: https://wiredjs.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40540952 Points: 659 # Comments: 104
Doc Nonprofit Video Consortium to Bring Video Journalism to Local Newsrooms
As the nonfiction space continues to weather larger difficulties in the entertainment and journalism industries, a global nonprofit focused on helping documentarians connect is expanding its reach with some help from the Knight Foundation. With an investment from Knight