A Chinese start-up's unfolding dilemma exposes cracks in Beijing's tech funding machine
While the U.S. channels support to tech winners indirectly via incentives, Chinese governments at every level take direct equity stakes.
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Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different
In the U.S., unlike elsewhere in the world, the vast majority of mergers and acquisitions are conducted by "serial acquirers"—large, publicly traded firms that regularly acquire smaller companies. Around four in five M&A deals are made by these major players, including tech
Climate change to alter sea-land breeze and increase ozone pollution in Barcelona
Climate change will profoundly alter the dynamics of sea and land breezes in the Barcelona metropolitan area, trapping larger amounts of air pollutants over coastal areas and increasing health risks for millions of people. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the
Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
BANGKOK, June 12 - Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Biden ambassador considered White House bid over border frustration
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in his upcoming memoir that he considered running for president in 2024 out of frustration over the Biden administration's handling of the southern border with Mexico. "I should run for president," he told himself in his
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.
Inside Why ‘Home Improvement’ Is Not Coming Back Anytime Soon
Sorry, “Home Improvement” fans. A reboot of the massively popular sitcom — which ran from 1991 for eight seasons and starred Tim Allen as a goofy, fun loving dad to three sons — is not coming out of the tool shed. Sources tell Variety there have been discussions over the years
Thai king’s eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha died after nearly four years in a coma.
Plants reveal hidden PFAS pollution that soils can miss, study finds
A new study has found that plants may reveal recent PFAS contamination linked to airborne deposition that can go undetected in soil analyses. Conducted in agricultural fields near the conflict zone in southern Israel, the research showed that potato leaves contained
Taskmaster pays Tim Key a yearly fee to do 'literally nothing'
British comedian Tim Key is paid £50 per year by Taskmaster to do "literally nothing" according to the show's hosts, Greg Davies and Alex Horne.
Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Franchise “Can’t Afford Me” Now After Previously Rejecting Him
The Oscar winner said he pitched himself to 007 franchise producer Cubby Broccoli, but "he said no and he moved on."
‘Tribeca 25,’ Documentary From ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’ Director Matt Tyrnauer and Tribeca Studios, Will Look at Festival’s History (EXCLUSIVE)
Tribeca Studios will look back at the history of the film festival with a new documentary, “Tribeca 25,” from “Valentino: The Last Emperor” and “Studio 54” director Matt Tyrnauer. The film will cover the festival’s first 25 years, which include its dramatic founding in the wake
Senate Democrats’ political fortunes have improved. ‘It didn’t happen by accident,’ Schumer says.
The embattled Senate minority leader isn’t popular with the base of his own party. But he says he has laid the groundwork for a Democratic resurgence.
Philippine defence chief Teodoro defiant after China sanctions
Gilberto Teodoro said he had been sanctioned for “speaking truth”.
Emmy Voting Begins: First Look at Submission Tallies and More
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 11, 2026, which means nominations-round voting begins TODAY; it’s then 11 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 27 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead,
Spotify Reverts iPhone App Icon to Original Version, Dropping Controversial Disco-Ball Logo
Our long international nightmare is over: Spotify has quietly restored the original 2D app icon for the iPhone after about a month-long takeover by a disco-ball-ified version of the logo, which many users had expressed a strong dislike for. On Thursday (June 11), an update to
New global tracker maps urban growth in hazard zones every six months
The World Settlement Footprint (WSF) Tracker and its dedicated online platform have been officially released at an event at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Ariana Grande Demands White House Stop Using Her Song for ‘Barbaric’ ICE Video
The singer slammed the Trump administration after it used her music in a TikTok video of federal agents arresting and handcuffing people
Philippine defence chief defiant after China sanctions
Gilberto Teodoro as well as his spouse and child will be banned from entering China's mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, said China's foreign ministry on Thursday.
Appeals court rules Trump's 10 percent global tariff can stay, for now
On Thursday, federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s 10 percent global tariff is likely legal, deciding it can remain in place until the court delivers its final word. Trump imposed the new levy after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous emergency tariffs as
Why restoring rivers isn't enough: New research shows fish are evolving in response to human-made rivers
This new international study is calling for a major rethink of how rivers are managed, arguing that fish are not just passive victims of environmental change but active participants in a feedback loop that can reshape entire river systems.
Carly Simon Teases First Album in Nearly 20 Years With Triumphant Song ‘Howl’
Comes in Waves will arrive in August
I watched the new Halo remake gameplay, then replayed the original to nitpick the differences
Different, but not necessarily better.
Why do mech games rarely let you leave the cockpit? Brigador Killers devs joke that the feature 'added five years of development time'
10 years after the first game, Brigador Killers is mixing things up.
After playing the new remake of Tomb Raider, I'm convinced you can't actually remake Tomb Raider
The 1996 game's legacy overshadows what actually made it so distinct 30 years ago.
Mace says she'll get 'revenge' on Trump by 'adding to the unemployment number in January'
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Thursday quipped that her "revenge" on President Trump will be by including herself in the "unemployment number in" January 2027 when her term concludes. Mace wrote on the social platform X that she has been asked if she will "get revenge on Trump"
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Elon Musk is all about big numbers—millions, billions, even trillions—and there are plenty of them associated with SpaceX and Musk's plans to take the rocket maker public.
Cosmic dawn fuel discovery unlocks early galaxy growth secrets
Astronomers have discovered a huge reservoir of cold molecular gas, the direct fuel for star formation, in REBELS-25, a massive, star-forming galaxy. The team, led from Leiden University, focused on REBELS-25, seen when the universe was only about 700 million years old, around
SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits
SpaceX is selling 555.6 shares at $135 a piece, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.
CO₂ injection reveals hidden cement chemistry behind 13% stronger early strength
One September day, it started to snow inside MIT's Pierce Laboratory. Researchers depressurized a tank of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), instantly freezing it and releasing solid flakes. These were blended into cement paste and pressed into disks roughly the size of a dime, each
New cavity control strategy improves performance of blue vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers
GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are promising for displays, sensing and optical communication, but improving efficiency remains challenging. Researchers have now shown that "cavity tuning," which controls resonance wavelength, strongly affects laser
Universal Destinations & Experiences Taps Donna Mirus Bates Global Franchise Strategy Officer as Parks Continue to See Strong Success
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has appointed Donna Mirus Bates as global franchise strategy officer, overseeing UDX franchise management and strategic partnerships Bates will report to Vince Klaseus, president of UDX franchise, products and partnerships. In her
‘The Furious’ Review: Dopey Dialogue and Dubbing Don’t Matter in an Aptly Titled, Stunningly Choreographed Martial Arts Spectacular
A quartet of screenwriters is credited in Kenji Tanigaki’s “The Furious,” but just a single action choreographer: If you’ve ever doubted the adage that two heads (or indeed four) are better than one, here’s your validation. No one could accuse those scribes of working overtime
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
Third-grade impulses linked to lower academic achievement and education into adulthood
Can your behavior in third grade predict outcomes in high school and beyond? A new study, published in Developmental Psychology, says yes.
Ancient DNA from Tuscan wells reveals origins of modern wine
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a single site.
American Express to break ground on tower next month at Two World Trade Center — major milestone for tragic site
It’s celebration time as well for Larry Silverstein, who’ll build the tower for Amex.
Ariana Grande Slams Trump’s White House for Using Her Song to Promote ICE Deportations: ‘Barbaric, Inhumane, Heinous Nonsense’
Ariana Grande has blasted the White House for using a version of her 2024 song “Bye” in a TikTok post that depicted ICE agents arresting and handcuffing people. Grande commented on the TikTok post from earlier this week, telling the administration to cease using her songs.
Quantum friction causes light to slow down nanoworld movements
A research team in Bochum, Germany has unexpectedly found that light can slow down movements in the nanoworld. This is due to quantum friction, a phenomenon that has been poorly understood until now. The findings are published in the journal Nature.
The Memo: Trump announces ‘great settlement’ on Iran, but the world awaits details
This time it’s different — maybe. President Trump announced a “great settlement of the war with Iran” when he spoke to reporters in the Oval Office Thursday afternoon. It was an abrupt turn, even by his standards, from a morning social media post in which he pledged that the
US scales up screwworm response
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US scales up screwworm response Federal authorities on Thursday launched a series of actions responding to the first New World screwworm cases detected in the U.S. in a decade. © AP
Massive '86 47' appears on National Mall days before Trump's birthday UFC match
A massive "86 47" appeared on the grass on the National Mall on Thursday, numbers interpreted by the Trump administration as a threat against the president, days before President Trump's birthday and the upcoming UFC match outside of the White House. The etching in the grass
Trump says Iranian supreme leader approved deal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader approved deal President Trump said on Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the text
AI study reveals stark inequalities in global climate plans
An international team including researchers from the University of Alicante (UA) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has used artificial intelligence to analyze the climate commitments submitted to the United Nations by 158 countries. Their conclusion is stark:
Why cells started sticking together could help explain how animals first evolved
A recent study by Ruibao Li and Jennah Dharamshi published in Nature may help us understand the beginnings of animal evolution billions of years ago. These findings are the result of a collaboration among researchers at Indiana University Bloomington, the Institute of
