By Simon Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday visited a contentious archaeological site beneath Jerusalem, giving U.S. backing to a Jewish settler-led project that critics say undermines prospects for a future Palestinian state. The visit, from
Early scientific theories—such as those explaining basic phenomena like gravity, burning, and the movement of molecules in water—centered on presumed inherent properties rather than external factors, thereby misleading famous philosophers and scientists, from Aristotle to
It's not easy eating green. Most plants are heavily defended with chemicals to deter plant eaters. For these herbivores, getting enough to eat, while minimizing exposure to toxins, is a persistent challenge that shapes their foraging choices.
The Netflix series adaptation of S.A. Crosby’s “All the Sinners Bleed” has cast John Douglas Thompson in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Thompson joins previously announced series lead Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù in the drama, which was originally announced back in May
However, don't get too excited, as Tony Hawk labeled the video to be clear it's not a teaser The post Tony Hawk Recreated THUG’s Classic Intro And Got Fans More Excited For A Remake appeared first on Kotaku .
CBS’s telecast of the 77th Emmy Awards brought in 7.4 million viewers on Sunday night. That average marks an 8% increase from the 6.9 million viewers achieved by last year’s ceremony, which aired on ABC in September 2024, and the most-watched Emmys since 2021. CBS has two
The incident apparently followed an attack by Israeli settlers on Basel Adra’s land in the Occupied West Bank.
The arrest of Igor Grechushkin comes nearly five years after a Lebanese investigative judge issued two arrest warrants through Interpol for him and the vessel's captain.
Since last fall, we’ve been following the exploits of the Irish indie rock band Cardinals. Today, the Cork-based combo is taking a big step: They’ve announced their debut album and shared its title track.
In a Jerusalem press conference, Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, saying, 'You can run, but you can't hide.' Secretary Rubio urged Hamas to surrender and free hostages but admitted a military solution may be inevitable
Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan The world today is split between rival power blocs in a way that is dangerously destabilising. From the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to countless crises that never make the headlines, great power rivalry has paralysed efforts
Strange Antiquities turns the plant-identifying puzzles of 2022's Strange Horticulture into a deduction game about the joys of haunted trinkets.
In the late 1970s, New York was a mess. Garbage was piling up, rats were everywhere — in other words, it was the perfect time to make art in cheap lofts and create disruptive social movements like no-wave cinema and punk rock. This was the backdrop against which Lizzie Borden
Neutrinos are one of the most enigmatic particles in the standard model. The main reason is that they're so hard to detect. Despite the fact that 400 trillion of them created in the sun are passing through a person's body every second, they rarely interact with normal matter,
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond
MotoGP and Hot Wheels Unleashed studio Milestone is reviving Screamer as an anime-inspired arcade racer in 2026.
It took decades, stacks of legal paperwork and countless phone calls, but, in the spring of 2025, a California Chuckchansi Native American woman and her daughter walked onto a 5-acre parcel of land, shaded by oaks and pines, for the first time.
Immigration enforcement doesn’t have to look like this.
President Trump on Monday urged Republicans in Congress to unite in support of a "clean" continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. "Congressional Republicans, including Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, are working on a
Arguably the biggest buzz title at Ventana Sur and well received by those who caught it on its Sept. 9 world premiere at last week’s Toronto Festival, Bolivian identity drama “The Condor Daughter” (“La Hija del Condor”) now has a trailer, shared in exclusivity with Variety by
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The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilizers and boost the resilience of our food production. Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing
Samsung, LG Electronics and GE Appliances began lowballing the costs of their imported washing machines, stoves, garbage disposals and other appliances in June, according to a report.
The kelp forest is ephemeral, yet foundational. Fronds of this fast-growing giant seaweed come and go with the seasons, storms and waves, supporting communities of fish, invertebrates and even mammals wherever they emerge. As dynamic as they are in the ocean, kelp forests are
The 77th Emmy Awards have officially concluded, and TV fans now have a comprehensive list of winners to find their next show to binge. Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” was the most awarded show of the night. The Apple TV+ Hollywood satire picked up a total of 13 total wins across the
California state lawmakers gave their stamp of approval over the weekend to a slate of sweeping energy and climate-related bills, which will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk. The package's six bills — some of which passed with bipartisan support in an extended session
As the saying goes, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." But in social media commentary, vinegar seems to be the tone of choice.
Plant stem cells are crucial for the world's food supply, animal feed, and fuel production. They lay the foundation for how plants grow. Yet, much about these mysterious building blocks remains unknown. Previous analyses have failed to locate many of the important genes that
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has called for a "national divorce" to divide the country along partisan lines, citing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and federal funding disputes in Congress.
In Missouri, soybeans aren't just a crop; they're the state's top commodity. At the University of Missouri, researchers are developing innovative ways to improve the flavor of soy-based foods, deliver more health benefits and appeal to a wider audience.
Apple Games is out now alongside iOS 26, and it finally gives you a way to browse a list of every game on Apple Arcade.
He's expected to urge the EU to announce more ambitious climate goals and coordinate joint diplomatic efforts.
Let’s take our time, figure out what happened, and punish the person or persons who are to blame.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. has a “framework” for a TikTok deal, after President Trump hinted that his administration had reached a deal to keep the app available in the U.S. “We have a framework for a TikTok deal,” Bessent said at a press
Bad Bunny is giving fans one more shot to catch his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. On Monday morning, the Grammy-winning superstar announced an extra date of his concert run happening Sept. 20. For those who are unable to catch a last-minute
The United Kingdom Marine Management Organization (MMO) is inviting fishers, merchants, and exporters to help shape changes to the Fish Export Service (FES) to keep seafood exports flowing to Europe from next January.
It’s the morning after the Emmys, and Casey Bloys can exhale. The chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content is feeling good after the combination of HBO and HBO Max landed 30 Emmy wins this year, including nine for limited series “The Penguin” (which could always still make a
Here's where to find Jubilana during the “The Wandering Merchant” quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong
This new exhibition at the Wellin Museum of Art explores the potential for societal transformation through storytelling on an epic scale.
WASHINGTON/BEIJING - China's former veteran climate envoy, who previously secured two pivotal climate agreements with the United States, will meet with the EU's top green transition official on Tuesday to resuscitate flailing international climate negotiations ahead of the
Scientists from the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) have discovered how nanoplastics—even smaller than microplastics—disrupt energy metabolism in brain cells. Their findings may have implications for better understanding neurodegenerative diseases characterized by
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Camb AI has announced two new partnerships that will allow film and sports coverage from India to be more easily digestible for fans who want the content to be translated into a different language. The company revealed that it is partnering with both FanCode and The India Today
Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel, like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international sports events because of its military campaign in Gaza.
"It's nice to want to continue as the CEO for five more years, but there's increasing pressure to improve performance and stock price," said Mike Mayo, banking analyst at Wells Fargo.
At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in annual spending on the most harmful subsidies that contribute to the depletion
The South Korean government said on Monday it will investigate whether any human rights violations occurred in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia earlier this month. During the Sept. 4 operation, the Department of Homeland Security
Several instances of Chevrolet Corvettes spontaneously bursting into flames prompted General Motors to recall more than 23,000 of the sports cars.
The last performance on Sept. 20 will mark his 31st show at El Choli