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Lucy Dacus, The Last Dinner Party, This Is Lorelei, & More Pick Their Favorite Album Of 2026 So Far
Last week the Stereogum staff listed our picks for the year's best albums so far . A few weeks earlier, during our visit to Salt Lake City for Kilby Block Party , our team posed the question to some of our favorite artists at the fest. Kilby performers including Lucy Dacus, the
A Hand-Drawn Visual Guide to Chili Peppers
For his great visual field guide to the chili peppers of the world, Erik Gauger hand-drew 176 peppers from India, South America, Korea, Thailand, Africa, and seemingly every other place on the Earth. Capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot is an evolutionary
Jeff Bezos-led AI startup Prometheus valued at eye-popping $41B in blockbuster fundraising
Launched in November, Prometheus is building AI tools aimed at streamlining the process of building complicated products like jet engines or medical devices.
Backlash grows in Japan over Trump’s use of Naruto, Pokémon, and other anime icons
Tump's continued use of anime for polticial gain has led to a petition with over 23,000 signatures and counting.
Sari Lightman – “Give It All Up”
Last month Sari Lightman of Tasseomancy and Lightman & Lightman made her solo debut with " The Way I Saw You ." The lead single serves as the magical title track of her forthcoming album, which is produced by Meg Duffy. Now the Canadian indie musician is unveiling another
SpaceX to close above $2 trillion market cap on its debut, prediction market traders say
Traders on Polymarket think it's likely SpaceX will join a group of just six companies boasting a market value beyond $2 trillion.
Shakira and Burna Boy Deliver Electric Performance of ‘Dai Dai’ to Kick off the FIFA 2026 World Cup
The show also featured appearances from Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, and Danny Ocean
‘Spider Noir’ Team on Bringing ‘German Expressionism’ to Comic Series and Having Nicolas Cage ‘Get the Snob Hat Off’ and Make a TV Show
Giving “Spider Noir” viewers the choose-your-own-adventure option between watching the Prime Video series in color or black-and-white brought something new to the world of superhero shows. “Black-and-white was an opportunity for fans of the comic book world to get a taste of
Radu Jude on Adapting Scandalous French Classic ‘Diary of a Chambermaid’ and Proving He’s Not Just a ‘Vulgar Filmmaker’
After releasing not one but two feature films last year that had him competing for both a Golden Bear in Berlin and a Golden Leopard in Locarno, prolific Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude would have been forgiven for taking a breather in 2026. Instead, the tireless and tirelessly
From Ariana Grande to Connor Storrie: Which ‘SNL’ Hosts Were Submitted for Emmys and Who Was Snubbed?
With Emmy nominations voting officially underway, the Television Academy’s ballots are offering insight into which performances could break through when nominations are unveiled on July 8. Of the 20 stars who hosted “Saturday Night Live” during its 51st season, NBC put only 11
Expedition 33 Fangamer merch understands the game on a molecular level
With great callbacks to in-game memes and fan favorite costumes, Clair Obscur's official merch is way better than you'd expect
Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Romantic Comedy ‘One Month Mark’ for Apple
Sophie Fleur de Bruijn wrote the spec script, which had a lot of producers chasing it.
Supergirl director says he didn't read the DC masterpiece that inspired it
Craig Gillespie did eventually read Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and even took a few visuals from it, but that was never the focus of his DCU movie
‘DTF St. Louis’ Stars, Creator and Cinematographer on a Key Scene That Moves ‘From Sin to Caretaking’
All the messy psychosexual complications — and all the big-heartedness — of “DTF St. Louis” came out in one scene that moves from a motel room to a swimming pool. Series creator Steven Conrad “was able to deliver these very awkward, original moments in a way that you’re just
Hovvdy – “Blast”
I don't think of Hovvdy as a band where the singer holds a microphone, which is to say I don't think of core duo Will Taylor and Charlie Martin as frontmen in the classic sense. The band's music feels too insular and introverted for that kind of showmanship. I think of these
Papa Johns shutters nearly 50 locations across 17 states as competition intensifies
As underperforming franchise locations are phased out, the chain laid off 7 percent of it's corporate workforce.
Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran game theorists find
The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war, or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft.
Cyclone Gabrielle-style storms may unleash tens of thousands more North Island landslides
In 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle triggered an estimated 800,000 landslides across the North Island, making it one of the most extreme landslide events ever recorded. New research by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) and Earth Sciences New Zealand suggests
Carbon dioxide removal slow to take off, alarming scientists
Carbon dioxide removal experts have sounded the alarm in Milan this week over a shortfall in research and investment in the nascent sector viewed as essential for mitigating climate change.
Painting “Intentionally” Defaced at Museum of African American Culture
The Houston institution said Clarence Heyward's self-portrait "Man in the Garden" (2025) was deliberately vandalized by visitors.
Vance chief of staff Jacob Reses to depart role
Jacob Reses, Vice President Vance’s chief of staff who has been with him since his Senate campaign, will be leaving the role at the end of the summer. Reses has served in the role since Vance took office with President Trump in January 2025. “Jacob’s been by my side for my
These Overlooked Pollutants Cause About 15 Percent of Global Warming
And scientists are sounding the alarm The post These Overlooked Pollutants Cause About 15 Percent of Global Warming appeared first on Nautilus .
Phantom Blade: Zero devs couldn't care less about releasing near GTA 6: 'We don't even think of the competition, what matters is how polished the game is'
They did care about making the game run as well as possible on lower-end hardware, however.
The Best World Cup Songs — And the Ones You May Have Forgotten
From Shakira to Los Ramblers, here are the top World Cup anthems, including a few gems that have gotten lost to time
Quiver Distribution Buys Frank Grillo, Tyrese Gibson and Harvey Keitel Cyperpunk Thriller ‘Kill Code’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Quiver Distribution has acquired domestic rights to “Kill Code,” a cyberpunk action thriller that stars Frank Grillo, Tyrese Gibson and Harvey Keitel. Justin Price wrote and directed the picture, which also stars Franzi Schissler. The company will release “Kill Code” on July
‘Off Campus’ Team Calls Out Fans Who ‘Engage in Targeted Harassment’ of Cast and Threatens to Block Accounts
The team behind Amazon Prime Video’s “Off Campus” is denouncing fans of the YA romance series who have “engaged in targeted harassment” toward cast members and their loved ones. “The Off Campus community is built on a shared love of storytelling — and on respect for the real
Smuggled dinosaur fossils return to Mongolia after two decades
Mongolia has recovered a rare dinosaur skeleton and a trove of fossils illegally exported two decades ago, authorities said Wednesday, concluding years of efforts to return the paleontological treasures.
This is how supermassive black holes feed themselves
How supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in the centers of galaxies accrete material, how they feed back into the surrounding region, and how they regulate these processes to influence the evolution of their galaxies are all hot topics in astronomical and astrophysical research.
Forest gaps and deadwood boost bird and bat diversity in woodlands
Disorder brings more life to the forest: Birds and bats react to this in different ways. This is shown by a new study from the University of Würzburg's Biocenter.
Sylvan Esso – “Hot Slob”
I think of Sylvan Esso as a synth-driven project, so it's interesting to hear them launch into a new era with such a guitar-driven song. The post Sylvan Esso – “Hot Slob” appeared first on Stereogum .
Trump nominates ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as intelligence chief
President Trump announced his new pick to lead the intelligence community, saying he would tap former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. The move comes as Trump was under increasing pressure to reverse course
Mina The Hollower Devs Explain The Incredible, Chrono Trigger-Style Twist In The Game’s Grand Finale
Shall we employ the guillotine?
Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' attempt to pass a short-term extension of the nation's spy powers by unanimous consent. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) asked the chamber for unanimous consent to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'
LONDON, June 11 - After watching images of masked groups rampaging through the streets of Belfast — some targeting the homes and businesses of those believed to be immigrants — members of the city’s ethnic minority communities say they are afraid to leave their homes.
God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary
Fashion icon Ralph Lauren has picked a collection of 13 images depicting America as stamps to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
How Iran war is giving China an opening in Gulf drone market
The ongoing war has helped China carve out a growing role in Gulf defense by offering cheaper, faster and less restricted drone capabilities.
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
Iran planning to treat Elon Musk’s companies in Middle East as military targets: Iranian state media
Iran is planning to treat all of Elon Musk’s companies as military targets, according to Iranian state media, which alleged the billionaire’s holdings were used by the US military to carry out war crimes.
Blink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200
You can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day. Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync
The Venus Flytrap Mystery That Vexed Darwin, Solved
The carnivorous plant’s speedy reaction time sets it apart from other plants The post The Venus Flytrap Mystery That Vexed Darwin, Solved appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to "take" oil export hub Kharg Island. "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of
Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi that sustain plant life and help regulate the climate to stretch from the Earth to the sun almost
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of nature’s most impressive predators, luring insects with the intoxicating scent of nectar before capturing them with a snap of its jaw-like
Indoor urban agriculture isn't necessarily low carbon, study shows
Growing lettuce indoors in Canadian cities can be as climate-friendly as conventional farming, but only in regions where electricity comes from renewable sources and is therefore low-carbon, according to a new McGill-led study.
First global map of mycorrhizal fungi reveals true scale of underground networks across the planet
Mycorrhizal fungi form underground networks that sustain plant life and help regulate Earth's climate by drawing carbon into soils. In a study published in Science, an international team of researchers produced the first global maps estimating the distribution and mass of the
Organic molecule with ultranarrow emission spectrum could lead to better LEDs
Over the past several decades, light sources have gradually transitioned to light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, and inorganic LEDs are now used across a wide range of applications. In parallel, organic LEDs, or OLEDs, have become widely used in display technologies.
Physicists introduce phase contrast to electron microscopy, delivering sharper images of our body's tiniest proteins
Nearly 100 years ago, a seemingly simple discovery revolutionized the microscope. The introduction of phase contrast, which garnered a Nobel Prize in 1953, brought into clear view structures inside cells that had previously been too faint or washed out for biologists to study.
Prescribed fires can cut smoke pollution for years, miles beyond burn areas
A new study finds that burning 500,000 acres (202,000 hectares) of California conifer forests each year with prescribed fire could cut deadly pollution from wildfire smoke by roughly 10% over a decade.
