Massive landfill fire in Indonesia prompts renewed calls to end open dumping
Landfill fires are a recurring problem, particularly during prolonged dry spells exacerbated by El Nino.
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At least 27 dead in Bangkok pub fire
Musicians at the venue described "smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage followed by the power going out and an explosion", says Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
The public isn't bored with economists, management scholars and sociologists but engaging people has conditions
For years, we've been told a familiar story: Social scientists such as economists, management scholars and sociologists talk, and the public shrugs. The claim goes that people don't find our work interesting, that our expertise is fuzzy compared with "hard" sciences, and that
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director Breaks Down His Brand of French Brutality, From Practical Effects and Real Fire to That Post-Credits Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Evil Dead Burn,” now playing in theaters. “Evil Dead Burn” breaks one of the fundamental rules of cinema: Don’t kill the dog. “If you don’t do that in ‘Evil Dead,’ in which movie do you do that? These are the most insane,
Expensive Games Are Fueling Steam’s Most Lucrative Year Despite Players Trending Towards Older Releases
While the industry crumbles around it, the leading PC gaming portal is seeing its highest gross revenues off surprise hits, new demographics and higher priced blockbusters
Ukraine's prime minister steps down as country 'is changing its political strategy'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reshapes his cabinet amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the eastern European country. In a lengthy statement on social platform X, Zelensky said he and Svyrydenko
Christopher Nolan's first movie is waiting to be rediscovered (and for free)
Before Memento made him a star, Christopher Nolan directed Following. The acclaimed microbudget thriller is now free to stream on Kanopy.
Tiny magnetic 'flowers' could expand how researchers image spintronic materials under stronger fields
Materials with magnetic nanostructures have a wide range of potential applications. One area is so-called spintronics, with devices that encode information in magnetic domains. These magnetic bits can be written, read and erased in a more energy-efficient way than bits in
McConnell’s absence imperils Trump’s record defense budget
The ongoing absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from Capitol Hill is throwing another wrench in President Trump’s uphill push for a massive $1.5 trillion defense spending package next year. McConnell, who has been in the hospital for more than three weeks, chairs the Senate
Russia goes to Japan for tech in Ukraine war: Report
Russia has used Japan as a base for tech and spying in its war against Ukraine, according to a new report from The New York Times. According to the Times report, released Sunday, some Russian spies ended up in Japan after getting kicked out of Western countries following the
Norman asks Trump for endorsement to replace Graham: Report
On Sunday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) spoke with President Trump regarding a potential endorsement in the special primary to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R), according to a new report. The president told Norman, "Give me a week,” when asked about an
‘Married at First Sight’ EP on Season 20’s Major Overhaul, Changing Out the Experts and Adding a Familiar Face
For longtime “Married at First Sight” viewers, Season 20 may feel a bit different. The new season, which debuts on July 12, is the first full season made for Peacock. The series, produced by Kinetic Content, aired Seasons 5-18 on Lifetime before moving to NBC’s streaming
Graham's Democratic reelection challenger calls for 'setting partisanship aside'
Democrat Annie Andrews, who was running against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the South Carolina Senate race, called for “setting partisanship aside” after Graham's death on Saturday. “My deepest condolences are with the family of Senator Lindsey Graham, his friends, his
Madonna Returns to Number One on the Charts With ‘Confessions II’
Singer scores her 10th chart-topping album, and becomes first artist of the 2020s to land Number Ones in four different decades
Ubisoft Drops Claim That Monetization Makes Games ‘More Fun’ From Annual Report
Unclear if they can hear themselves talk, the new internal report also cautions against game development cycles taking too long
Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, an actor with dozens of film and TV credits including roles in recent Marvel series, has died at 82. The news was announced via her co-stars on Instagram, who paid tribute to the late actor, who was reported to have died of a stroke on July 10. In addition to
Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home
Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.
Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
Lorde was performing at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid on Thursday and took some time during her set to speak out against AI glasses. While she didn't specify any brands in particular, it's likely she was taking a shot at festival sponsor Ray-Ban, which has collaborated with
UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's regime 'is a national security threat'
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said Cuba's regime is "a national security threat," as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation amid rising tensions. Waltz accused China and Russia of "collecting information around our military
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran, citing threats to commercial shipping in Hormuz
On Sunday, Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X, 'The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking'
How simple changes to PowerPoint presentations can make a big difference for learners
Microsoft PowerPoint has become the default tool for presenting learning materials in classrooms, universities, corporate training programs, webinars and remote learning environments. But is it being used effectively? This question arises because learners face a major
New imaging method offers fresh insight into LED materials
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used in everything from household lighting and mobile phones to large display screens. Improving their efficiency could reduce energy use and enhance performance across a wide range of technologies. A new study involving researchers from the
IDF probe fails to explain why slain IDF soldier was sent to guard civilian tour in Lebanon
An IDF probe into the 2024 deaths of soldier Gur Kehati and civilian Ze'ev Erlich in south Lebanon leaves unanswered why the 71-year-old archaeologist was allowed into a combat zone, while no commanders beyond one reserve colonel were held accountable
At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through blasting flames to escape.
Hunter Biden shares memory of Graham from ‘time before Donald Trump’
Hunter Biden on Sunday reflected on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) relationship with his father, former President Biden, and several other lawmakers in a statement that shared memories of a “time before Donald Trump.” “When I heard about Senator Graham’s death last night, the
Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart, as Ken Carson and Sienna Spiro Also Bow in Top 10
Madonna’s “Confessions II,” her first new album in seven years, found an appreciative audience awaiting her return. The album bowed with 134,000 equivalent album units, more than enough to push her past the still highly successful Olivia Rodrigo record to land on top of the
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people
Most of the victims fled to toilets at the back of the pub that had no exit, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the site.
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
7 years ago, Nintendo officially released the best anime RPG dramas of all time
Nintendo followed a soap opera model for Fire Emblem: Three Houses' storytelling, and it elevated it to one of the best Fire Emblem games