Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) urged Republican senators on Tuesday to find “some low-hanging fruit” among Democratic demands for reform within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to bring an end to the days-long partial government shutdown. During an appearance on MS NOW, Bacon
Sarula Bao created a fabric horse in the style of “bu zha,” an embroidery art form, for New York nonprofit Think!Chinatown’s annual Lantern Residency.
The fourth quarter was the final quarter of Warren Buffett's 60-year run as chief executive.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) handling of whistleblower complaints following a string of complaints about DHS’s Office of Inspector General. According to an email obtained by the Project
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington's south coast has been growing, despite this week's announcement of an independent review.
Fox’s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell. Amell will play Hobie Buchanon,
Bad Bunny is heading to Tokyo to perform as part of Spotify’s Billions Club Live series, with a concert slated for March 7. The show marks the musician’s first-ever performance in Asia and Japan, and will showcase his 28 songs that have crossed the billion-streams threshold on
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he is not worried about racism affecting a White House run if he chooses to throw his hat in the 2028 presidential contest. “I know it[racism] exists. I know that you can’t escape it, but I do not believe it is as prevalent as
From Phuket to Phu Quoc, Bintan to Bangkok, these stays prove it’s possible to keep grandparents, parents, teens, and toddlers happy – all at the same time.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Tuesday questioned why President Trump and other GOP lawmakers haven’t locked down the Texas Senate race with an endorsement in the three-way party primary. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Rep. Wesley Hunt
“America’s Next Top Model” is back in the spotlight with the release of Netflix’s new three-part documentary series “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” Taking viewers behind the scenes of the modeling competition, “Reality Check” began streaming on Feb. 16,
The Philadelphia display was dismantled last month after federal directives to remove negative representations of US history on public sites.
From playing surprise hits to ending years-long rivalries onstage, here are some highlights from the Puerto Rican star’s recent shows
Monsanto and thousands of people suing the company alleging its Roundup weedkiller caused them to develop cancer have reached a $7.25 billion settlement agreement. The proposed class action agreement would cover both current and future claims for people who were exposed to
Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Food scraps, manure and sewage are natural byproducts of the U.S. agricultural industry. They are also rich in biogas, a mixture that contains methane
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is coming out of the Munich Security Conference with fresh momentum after a well-received speech to world leaders. Rubio received a standing ovation for his 30-minute remarks that sought to ease European anxieties about U.S. foreign policy and
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Matthew Bromberg says the new Unity AI will be showcased at GDC in March.
According to two insiders, network higher ups including CBS editor in chief Bari Weiss asked O'Donnell to return to "CBS Mornings" next Monday through Wednesday -- despite her hectic promotional tour.
An exhibition by queer artists from the diaspora, what we need from NYC’s culture commissioner, Lunar New Year events around the city, and more.
Berkshire Hathaway trimmed more of its Apple stake and began a new position in The New York Times in the fourth quarter, a new securities filing shows.
By Matt Spetalnick, Olivia Le Poidevin and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/GENEVA/DUBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Even for a U.S. president long fixated on deal-making, Donald Trump’s assignment of his favorite envoys to juggle two sets of negotiations – the Iranian nuclear standoff and
Have you ever seen a hibiscus flower? Although its petals have a range of colors, what makes the trumpet-shaped flower more beautiful is the central stalk, which houses the anthers that produce pollen grains. Powdery in structure, this pollen is commonly bright yellow or golden
Pioneering alpinist and scientist Horace Bénédict de Saussure brought us a curious relic to capture the blues above us The post The Mountain Man Who Measured the Sky’s Brilliance appeared first on Nautilus .
Love brings hope — and uncertainty too. As more Indians seek reassurance before and after embarking on marriage, private detectives are stepping in to verify trust and, sometimes, quietly contain scandals, CNA’s Love Auditors finds.
Once viewed as a crop-raiding pest and heavily hunted, the blue-eyed cuscus - a marsupial - is now seen as an ecotourism magnet for one community on the volcanic island of Ternate.
Fox announced a slew of spring 2026 premiere dates for series including “Running Wild With Bear Grylls” and “The Floor.” The survival adventure series will return for its first season since 2023 on April 21 at 9 p.m., and the Rob Lowe-hosted game show will premiere its fifth
Air Force One jets are expected to receive a new paint job in President Trump’s preferred colors of red, white, gold and dark blue, The Hill's sister network NewsNation has confirmed. Both the luxury jet donated by Qatar and new VC-25B Boeing jets will feature the new colors,
The first patch is in the works, but co-creator Tyler Glaiel says we shouldn't expect any major changes.
Peter Li captures the stupefying architecture of some of Europe's most striking sanctuaries. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Striking Photos by
University of Queensland research has revealed that double-stranded RNA-based biopesticides (dsRNA) sprayed on plant leaves can travel right down into root systems. Led by Dr. Chris Brosnan at UQ's Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Science, the work also disproves a
Vice President Vance on Monday slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) response to a question at the Munich Security Conference about whether the U.S. should help Taiwan if China invades the country as “embarrassing.” “Look, that was embarrassing,” Vance told Fox News
Wish you were only losing a half-hour of sleep in March? A new bill in Congress could make that a reality.
SeaCast is an innovative high-resolution forecasting system for the Mediterranean that harnesses AI to deliver faster and more energy-efficient predictions than traditional models. Unlike existing global AI models, which operate at lower resolutions and primarily rely on ocean
In 1952, Harry Smith compiled and released Anthology Of American Folk Music, made up of 84 American folk, blues, and country music songs. Now, acclaimed Portland fingerstyle guitarist Marisa Anderson is announcing The Anthology Of UnAmerican Folk Music, a project inspired by
The Chinese gaming giant allegedly providing the majority of Highguard's funding
Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.
Peter Horgan’s holiday thriller also stars Lance A. Williams, Katie Silverman and Josh Koopman.
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
A team of physicists from the University of Ottawa have developed a new theoretical model that shines new light on how scientists understand the way lasers interact with dense matter, such as solids and liquids. This could unlock advances in ultrafast physics and
Vice President Vance dismissed the idea that there is a “conflict” brewing between him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid speculation that both men are considering presidential runs in 2028. “I think it’s so interesting the media wants to create this conflict where there
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the two-time presidential candidate and activist who was the dominant figure in Black politics from the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until the emergence of former President Obama, died on Tuesday. He was 84. Perhaps the greatest
Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair horses' perseverance and performance in demanding learning tasks. In a study published in the journal
Emily Deschanel is set for the lead role in NBC’s untitled drama pilot from Dean Georgaris and John Fox. The pilot was originally picked up at NBC in January. It is inspired by the real-life work of internationally renowned expert profiler and author Dr. Ann Burgess. The
New ethnographic research reveals nine justifications that make AI innovations almost "irresistible" across organizational and professional boundaries. The study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University provides rich empirical insight into how
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) requested that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) release “any and all” documents it may possess related to convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in a Tuesday letter to the agency’s director. “Congress needs to know what, if
The goal of the Trump Action Tracker is to “document how the trajectory of Trump’s presidency is aligned with the authoritarian playbook”.
Projects like Godot are being swamped by contributors who may not even understand the code they're submitting.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life and public institutions, trust in the companies developing AI is emerging as a critical societal issue. A new international study led by researchers at Tampere University shows that people's trust in AI
Kunal Nayyar’s recent interview with The i Paper is currently going viral on X thanks to “The Big Bang Theory” actor’s revelation that he frequently goes on GoFundMe to anonymously donate to campaigns that provide money towards medical bills for families. Fortune magazine
