Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.
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Fiber-optic cable reveals hidden crevasses that could destabilize glaciers
In recent years, the Alps have experienced devastating glacier collapses: In September 2023, a section of the Marmolada glacier in the Dolomites collapsed, resulting in the deaths of seven mountaineers. Just over a year and a half later, in May 2025, the Birch Glacier above
Young people in public housing less likely to be involved in crime
Young people who have lived in public housing for at least 10 years are significantly less likely to commit crimes or become victims of crime than their peers in the general population, a study by researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke
New Marilyn Monroe Barbie Doll Inspired by ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ Ensemble
Marilyn Monroe’s birthday celebrations haven’t concluded quite yet. Mattel is honoring the Hollywood icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by her performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 musical “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” The collectible arrives
American Black Film Festival 2027 Heads to Los Angeles After 24 Years in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)
After calling Miami home for the past 24 years, the American Black Film Festival is heading to Los Angeles for its 31st edition, which takes place May 20-23, 2027. ABFF 2027 will set up shop across the greater Los Angeles area, making stops at AMC’s Grove location for film
C+C Music Factory Co-Founder Robert Clivillés Sues Freedom Williams for $30 Million, Alleging He Wrongfully Claimed Trademark Despite Never Being a Group Member
Whatever fallout came as a result of the canceled Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall in Washington this summer, we can add a lawsuit that otherwise might not have happened. One prominent figure in that D.C. controversy, Freedom Williams, who made newsmaking statements in
Syria says nuclear material to remain under its control, international supervision
Al-Shaibani said Syria has the right to use nuclear energy 'for civilian and peaceful purposes' and will ensure the material is safely handled and stored. Syrian officials initially said they did not know the material was stored at the site
Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Ties
The UK pop star Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her two former managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, claiming that they didn't disclose that their management company was owned by the giant touring company Live Nation, first partly and then fully.
Woody Harrelson Pays Tribute to “Brilliant” Rob Reiner at Lively Sarajevo Masterclass
The three-time Oscar nominee delighted the crowd by reflecting on his colorful career, including the moment he "fucked up" by turning down Tom Cruise's role in 'Jerry Maguire.'
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
By Parisa Hafezi and Katharine Jackson DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and none were scheduled, and he insisted that the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting an earlier Iranian assertion
Post-pandemic vaccination rates of US kindergarteners...
Post-pandemic vaccination rates of US kindergarteners continue to fall and “nonmedical exemptions” based on “personal or religious beliefs” jumped 0.8% in just 1 year.
Ecuadorean diplomat nominated as candidate to lead UN
GENEVA, Aug 18 - Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki has joined the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the eighth candidate to replace Portugal's Antonio Guterres next year, documents showed on Tuesday.
UN says Monday education centre explosion in Kabul injured at least 42 children
KABUL, Aug 18 - An explosion at an education centre in Kabul injured at least 42 children on Monday, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said on Tuesday, calling for an \"investigation to establish the circumstances of this incident.\"
Readers Are Freaking Out Thinking Wattpad’s Updated Explicit Content Policy Is A Smut Ban
It's not, but it the way it does prohibit some forms of explicit content is just as bad
Ancient Jomon DNA reveals a hidden Ice Age survival genetic toolkit
Between 29,000 and 19,000 years ago, the planet experienced some of its coldest temperatures and drastic landscape changes at the peak of the Ice Age, during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), the period of most extensive global ice cover. Humans, despite being unaccustomed to
AI should transform the strategy process—but never make the final call, researcher argues
A practitioner article published in the SMS Explorer, "AI Will Help Formulate Strategy, But Should Never Finish It," by Michael Olenick challenges a growing assumption in the business world: that generative AI can take strategy off executives' plates. As AI tools grow more
Shu Lea Cheang Gives Trans Artists the Wings to Fly
The filmmaker invites visitors to move and reposition the screens in her four-channel video at Leslie-Lohman, an ever-evolving mosaic of trans performances and dreamscapes.
'Marvel Tokon' Has Allegedly Been Cracked And Runs Better Than Official Release
'Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' has allegedly been cracked by pirates, and it turns out this version of the game runs better than the official release.
Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Two things have been crucial to a restless Angélique Kidjo since her childhood in Benin, West Africa: diverse, universal, nuanced brands of truthful musical storytelling in all its forms, and her mother. Selling nearly four million albums worldwide, winning five Grammys,
Stephen A. Smith on being given 'Thumbs Down' award from NABJ: 'It's highly offensive'
Commentator Stephen A. Smith ripped the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after he received the "Thumbs Down" award from the organization over the weekend, calling the move "highly offensive." “I'm calling them out for it, because it makes no sense whatsoever,"
ISS hosts first spacewalk by a Frenchwoman
Sophie Adenot became the first French woman astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.
This New Factory Sim Is Exploding On Steam, And I Can Totally See Why
Sandustry is the perfect mix of factory sim and incremental clicker
Stop treating small business owners like criminals
Rep. Warren Davidson called on Congress to permanently repeal the Corporate Transparency Act through the National Defense Authorization Act to protect small businesses from burdensome reporting requirements implemented under the Biden administration.
The Quake shareware CD-ROM contained encrypted copies of every id Software game—and yes, it was cracked 39 days after release
I blame those pesky kids.
DOJ accuses William & Mary of discrimination in scholarships, benefits
The Justice Department (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into the College of William & Mary over scholarships and student programs that the department alleges favor certain students based on race and ethnicity. The department’s Civil Rights Division announced the
South Korea president highlights US alliance after Trump reduces joint exercises
South Korea’s president on Tuesday sought to highlight the more than 70-year alliance with the United States after President Trump over the weekend announced he had directed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” its joint military exercises with Seoul. Speaking in a regular
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Focus Meter and Skill Tree Leaves Fans Conflicted
Latest Tomb Raider remake gameplay deep dive gives a look at controversial RPG elements
OpenAI says it'd be a shame if something were to happen to your servers like what happened to Hugging Face, better use our AI models to protect yourself
Call 1-800-ChatGPT in case of cyber emergency?
Bonnie Tyler’s Funeral Featured a Choir Performing ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’
The Welsh vocal group Only Men Aloud also honored the late singer with a performance of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Nidhogg Designer’s Mash-Up Of Pac-Man And Vampire Survivors And Everything Else Hitting Game Pass In August 2026
Also: the rat infestation returns
Dynamic surface reconstruction explains how copper sulfide catalysts tune CO₂ reduction
Copper sulfide (CuS) catalysts continuously reconstruct their surface during electrochemical CO2 reduction, reports a study from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. By uncovering the mechanism behind the dynamic surface changes that occur during potential-step electrolysis,
Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence
Following another series of alleged killings of women across Australia, the country has once again found itself asking familiar questions: How many more women have to die before we act? What more should governments do? Why does this violence keep happening?
Oasis Doc Trailer Shows Noel Gallagher Asking, ‘Will It Fall Apart Again?’
Don't Look Back in Anger set to open in movie theaters in September
Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s insurer slashing up to $6.5B in investments as fraud probes intensify
The feds are reportedly investigating Walter's business empire to determine whether Walter or his businesses committed fraud while borrowing billions of dollars from insurers he controls.
Ascend Literary Management Signs ‘Average Joe’ Creator Robb Cullen (EXCLUSIVE)
Ascend Literary Management has signed Robb Cullen for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Cullen continues to be repped by IAG and Jared Levine, Sabrina Padwa and Jonathan Leiter of Yorn Levine. Cullen most recently created the series “Average Joe.” The series
Oasis Share Trailer For Reunion Documentary Don’t Look Back In Anger
One of the best music documentaries in recent history is Oasis: Supersonic , a dizzy and euphoric chronicle of Oasis' rise from wayward Manchester youth to the highest heights of global rock stardom. It ended with the band's insanely huge 1996 shows at Knebworth and with the
