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'The Silence of the Lambs' introduced the world to forensic entomology—but how much has changed since?
In the early 1990s, crime-loving television audiences could choose mainly between cozy, fictional detective series such as Columbo and Murder, She Wrote. The US docuseries Unsolved Mysteries brought a few real cold-case investigations to light, but coverage of forensic science
Peter Helm, Actor in ‘Inside Daisy Clover’ and ‘The Andromeda Strain,’ Dies at 84
He appeared on Broadway with Jane Fonda and Joey Heatherton and was busy on TV in the 1960s, with turns in ‘Wagon Train,’ ‘The Donna Reed Show,’ ‘The Fugitive’ and more.
Xbox finally settles the last legal challenge to its Activation Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft and AP7 have agreed to a $250 million settlement, ending one of the final legal battles over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard
US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday (May 23) that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war, with President Donald Trump saying they are "getting a lot closer" to an agreement.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Ludwig Göransson on How ‘American Gladiators’ Inspired the Pit Fight Scene and Why ‘Grogu’s World’ Theme Proved Challenging
Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new sound to the “Star Wars” universe. That distinct and lonely bass recorder became the theme for the
IDF soldier killed by explosive drone in northern Israel, two wounded
IDF Sgt. Noam Hamburger was killed by an explosive drone near the Lebanese border, the army said. Two soldiers were wounded; another drone fell later with no casualties. The IDF said 22 soldiers have been killed since the current escalation with Hezbollah began
New York official warns AI could cost city thousands of jobs
A New York City official warned this week that those working in the Big Apple could face the brunt of the negative impacts of artificial intelligence, possibly costing the city thousands of jobs. Comptroller Mark Levine laid out scenarios the city will face tied to future
Cannes Film Festival Reveals 2026 Award Winners (Updating Live)
The morning of the final day of the Cannes Film Festival is when the rumors start: fast-spreading whispers about which directors and stars have been invited back to attend that evening’s Palmarès awards ceremony. There, the Competition jury — this year presided over by South
Drones strike north Israel as Lebanon says 12 killed by IDF strikes in 24 hours
At least four explosive drones from Lebanon struck northern Israel, including Rosh Hanikra where no sirens were activated before impact. Israel struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon's Bekaa and Tyre, while Lebanese reports airstrikes caused civilian and medic casualties in the south
'Permanently wet' coating method could transform wastewater treatment by helping bacteria survive better
Living bacteria embedded in coatings could clean wastewater, capture carbon and generate biofuels—but only if they survive the manufacturing process. Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Warwick have developed a method that keeps bacteria submerged
Ancient tooth proteins suggest Homo erectus may have left a genetic legacy in people today
For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each species of human relative (hominin) was a neat, single branch.
‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Director on Completing the Story and Interviewing the Killer’s Daughter After the Case Was Solved: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Thow Up’
On September 27, 2025, a month after the fourth episode of HBO’s docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved the 1991 cold case. Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers,
‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory for Annie That Never Made the Cut
Shailene Woodley suspects she left a bruise on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in episode 4 of “Paradise.” She was gripping him through the delivery, willing her breath to leave her body, as though she was actually taking her last one. Woodley didn’t even see
Cannes Winners Unveiled (Updating Live)
The winners of the 2026 edition of the French film festival are being announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday night.
System Shock 2 Director Ken Levine Says He Couldn’t Make A Bioshock Work In Space
Levine sat down with IGN to discuss his career, Breaking Bad and why Judas isn't just Bioshock in orbit
Trump says U.S., Iran 'getting a lot closer' to finalizing agreement
Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson said nuclear issues are not part of the current negotiations, as Tehran first seeks to end the war before discussing its nuclear program, while Trump told CBS News, 'I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want'
DOJ defends deleting releases tied to Jan. 6 attack from website: ‘We are proud’
The Justice Department (DOJ) is pulling press releases from its website related to charges on individuals tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, citing efforts to dispel of “partisan propaganda.” The move comes more than a year after President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan.
Seoul court hearing set for YouTuber over claims against top actor
YouTuber Kim Se-eui allegedly used manipulated screenshots and AI-generated audio files to make false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun, according to media reports.
Zeb Orrelios? Din Djarin’s new partner in The Mandalorian and Grogu, explained
Zeb first appeared in the animated series Star Wars: Rebels and now he's helping Din and Grogu fight Imperial forces.
Neil Young Makes Surprise Live Return At Vancouver Benefit Show
Neil Young is back on stage. The music icon gave his first performance in almost exactly a year last night during his surprise appearance at a benefit concert for his friend David Suzuki. At Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre, he performed "Heart Of Gold" from 1972's Harvest
Gas prices near historic highs as Memorial Day travelers prepare to hit the road
Escalating tensions in Iran continue to disrupt oil supplies as Americans prepare for the holiday weekend
Honeybees reveal Weber's law in flight when choosing paths
Honeybees are among the widely studied insects, due to their sophisticated, hierarchical social organization and their essential ecological role. Bees can move swiftly in natural environments, passing through narrow openings and identifying the best paths to reach their
Stephen Colbert Follows CBS Finale 24 Hours Later With Hilarious Hour of Michigan Public Access TV, Featuring Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen
On the final night of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” the host harked back to a stunt he did just prior to that show going on the air and said, “Technically our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people.
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
Diablo 2 players made nearly 2 million warlocks in a single month
Like the lord of terror himself, Diablo 2 has a remarkably long tail.
US and Iran 'getting a lot closer' to an agreement to end war, Trump says
The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded.
Dishonored wouldn't exist without failed Thief 4, Blade Runner pitches
Former Arkane Studios devs Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith revealed more about the Thief 4 and Blade Runner pitches that preceded Dishonored
Climate change accountability works best through Congress, not courtrooms
Congress is considering legislation to halt climate liability lawsuits and protect fossil fuel companies from retroactive liability for decades of emissions. The transition to cleaner energy should be driven by technology, markets, and policy.