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Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon Cast in Adaptation of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘Beach Read’
The two actors join Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the film adaptation of Henry’s 2020 bestseller.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
Rue Is a Levi’s Girl in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Nate Jacobs may be a Bottega Boy but Rue is a Levi’s Lady in the third season of “Euphoria.” The relaxed Americana brand, which she wears in Episode 7, is a natural fit for the HBO protagonist who — ever since being brought to life by Zendaya in Season 1 — has been noticeably
Electrical pulses reverse aging in sea squirts, offering clues for extending human longevity
A tiny sea creature might hold the secret to reversing the aging process. When treated with a brief series of electrical pulses, sea squirts experience dramatic and long-lasting health improvements that can significantly extend their lifespans, according to a new study by
Smartphones dominate 400 minutes daily, but young adults spend just seven on news
UZH media researcher Mark Eisenegger led a study as part of NRP 77 on the importance of journalism for the digital information behavior of young adults. The study was the first to systematically examine how 18- to 25-year-olds obtain information online.
Kurt Vile is at Home in the Universe (and Philadelphia)
The songwriter and guitar-slinger tells us about his life-affirming new album, feeling like "the working man's Neil Young," and more
Springsteen calls Trump ‘racist’ and ‘treasonous’ at DC show
Bruce Springsteen came to the nation’s capital and blasted its most prominent resident late Wednesday during a three-hour show at the city’s baseball stadium. Springsteen, a fervent critic of President Trump, set the tone from the start. He called Trump “racist, incompetent
US, Mexico, Canada rolling out Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
The U.S., Mexico and Canada — the three countries hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup beginning in June — announced public health travel measures for people coming from parts of Africa that are at greatest risk from Ebola. “This coordinated approach aims to protect our citizens
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
By Andreea Popescu and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of the Palestinian territory, where the population is already penned into a tiny
On The Fuel Efficiency of Launching My Enemies Into The...
On The Fuel Efficiency of Launching My Enemies Into The Sun . Incredibly nerdy and fun: does it require more power to eject a person from the solar system or launch them into the Sun?
Flooding in north and east Syria as Euphrates level rises
Syria's energy ministry warned on Thursday of rising water levels on the Euphrates River after flooding in the north and east following increased flows from neighbouring Turkey and recent rains. The ministry said it was monitoring the situation on the Euphrates "in light of the
Electromagnetic noise can send migrating bats off course, with effects lasting hours
New research has unearthed new insights into the disruptive and detrimental effects that human-produced electromagnetic noise can have on the ability of bats to migrate effectively. The study, published in the journal Science, and led by researchers at Bangor University, the
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in their livers, say researchers
How pigeons fly hundreds of kilometers and still find their way home has long fascinated people. Now, researchers say a surprising answer may be hidden, not in the brain or eyes of birds, but in the liver.
Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely
Around 1 in 5 Americans say they've seen a ghost. I'm not one of them, and I probably never will be. I blame my brain.
‘Baywatch’ Reboot Adds Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell has joined the “Baywatch” reboot as a guest star. “The Boroughs” star will recur as Gayle, the mother of Stephen Amell’s protagonist Hobie Buchannon. The character is described as a “sophisticated woman with a wryly funny presence.” “She cares deeply for her
Tony Shalhoub Joins CBS Dramedy ‘Einstein’ From ‘Monk’ Creator Andy Breckman
Tony Shalhoub has joined the upcoming CBS drama “Einstein” in a recurring guest star role, Variety has learned. The role reunites Shalhoub with Andy Breckman, who developed “Einstein” from a German format and previously created the hit USA Network series “Monk,” in which
The Faster Labor Contracts Act disempowers workers
The Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) would deprive workers of the ability to negotiate their terms and conditions of employment, replacing it with government-mandated arbitrators, and is a bad idea that violates constitutional due process and property rights.
Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming, Broadcast and Cable: ‘Stranger Things’ Leads This Season’s Rankers
“Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025-2026 TV season. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per Nielsen’s multiplatform ranker. Nielsen introduced
I Turned Off My Phone for a Month and Used a Landline
"No texts, no Instagram, no subway Slack."
Homing pigeons may use a surprising navigation mechanism
How animals navigate by Earth's magnetic field is hotly debated. New research in pigeons points to iron-laden liver immune cells as the compass.
Young MC On Freedom 250 Controversy: “It Was A Bait-And-Switch”
The rapper says artists were not told about any political involvement with the event before the lineup was announced
Epstein survivors have little faith Pam Bondi interview will produce answers
Bondi is set to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday.
Google engineer used confidential info to win $1.2M in Polymarket bets, feds say
Michele Spagnuolo, who has worked at Google since 2014, has been charged with one count each of commodities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.
Massive Xbox Sale Includes A Ton Of Big Games For $15 Or Less
Hogwarts Legacy , Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , GTA V , all the Bioshock games, and more are heavily discounted right now
US and Iran reach tentative deal, pending Trump's approval
The US and Iran have agreed to extend the ceasefire by 60 days to make space for further negotiations to end the war but Trump still has to approve the deal, reports said Thursday, citing US officials familiar with the matter.
Levitation Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup With Bikini Kill, American Football, Angine de Poitrine, & More
Levitation Festival is slated for Sept. 10-13 in Austin, and now the full lineup is out. Some acts announced last month include Angine de Poitrine, Molchat Doma, Die Spitz, and Smerz, and today American Football and Bikini Kill were revealed as headliners. The post Levitation
Netflix Feature Animators Vote to Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild
Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification. The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal
Enfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme
London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding scheme Enfield council in north London has withdrawn from the government’s new towns programme, in a significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding scheme. The move
French parliament inches towards symbolic repeal of 'Code noir' slavery legislation
France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity."
Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America
Less than 24 hours after the stock was replenished, the stock is gone.
Ken Leung Built His ‘Industry’ Character From the Outside Looking In: ‘We’re Trying to Carve Our Place in This World That Is Not for Us’
The main characters on HBO’s “Industry” — Harper (Myha’la), Eric (Ken Leung), Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Rishi (Sagar Radia) and even Sweetpea (Miriam Petche) — are a band of outsiders in the conservative (e.g. white man’s world) of finance. A Black American woman, a
Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
May 28 - Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as \"ridiculous\" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of the U.N. Charter.
The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan | Editorial
Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices The US-Israel war on Iran will drive household energy costs in Britain to their highest level in two years over the summer. This has given
Tom Hardy ‘Was Not Fired’ From ‘MobLand’ and Discussions Are Underway for His Return: ‘Things Are Being Worked Through Creatively’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Hardy was not fired from “MobLand,” Variety has confirmed. Despite rumors swirling since last week that the actor would not return for a third season, sources confirmed discussions are underway to find a way for Hardy (who plays gangster Harry Da Souza in the Paramount+
Roger Daltrey on His Solo Tour, the Who’s Future, Switching Drummers, and Smashed Guitars
The singer, 82, is playing more dates on his solo career than the Who did on their North American farewell tour, and in a wide-ranging interview, he says he's not giving up anytime soon
Hailstorms could grow more dangerous and damaging with climate change
Hailstorms can be incredibly dangerous, posing risks to life and property. Then there's the economic damage to cars, crops, and infrastructure caused by large balls of ice falling at high speed from the sky. And the problems could worsen as our planet heats up.
Unearthing Namibia's forgotten genocide through forensic archaeology
The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule.
IDF prepared for possibility that Iran war could resume without prior warning
The Israeli army prepares for a sudden security escalation with Iran, warning of no advance notice to state institutions or to the healthcare system. IDF officials also acknowledge that cracks have emerged during the war in public trust in decision-making regarding Home Front
Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heat wave that has smashed records across the continent.
Israel freezes out UN chief over sexual violence blacklist
Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, the country's ambassador announced Thursday, saying it was "outrageous" Israel is being blacklisted over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones. "We are done with this secretary-general," Ambassador
The promise of an appropriate education for every child with a disability is under strain
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been a bipartisan priority for decades, but the federal government has never fulfilled its funding promise and the law has not been updated to reflect the realities of a post-pandemic educational landscape, leaving
L.A. Plays Itself — But Not All of It — In Comedies Like ‘Hacks,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘The Studio’ and ‘Shrinking’
It’s a cheat, but one of my biggest applause lines these days while moderating an industry panel is when I point out that a show shoots in Los Angeles. It’s an easy way to get a cheer from a Hollywood crowd looking for any good news. So here’s some positive spin. Despite the
‘Off Campus’ Season 2 Will Officially Focus on Allie and Dean
The Amazon Prime romance doesn’t have an official return date, but viewers can now rest assured this fan-favorite couple will be in the spotlight when it does