Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA confirmed on Tuesday that it is currently engaged in negotiations with the United States for the sale of crude oil volumes, framing the talks as a strictly commercial transaction.
Discover Joe Keery's chilling transformation from lovable Steve Harrington in Stranger Things to a desperate, amoral killer in the overlooked 2020 thriller Spree.
Up to seven artists and two curators will participate in a paid, 10-month intensive residency in New Haven, Connecticut.
Voice actor Eric Bauza discusses the tumultuous journey of Coyote vs. ACME, its unique blend of courtroom drama and buddy comedy, and the importance of the film's release for the future of Looney Tunes characters.
Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing substantial yield losses worldwide. Notably, their persistent ability to evade natural enemies is not merely a matter of chance—it is subtly reinforced
Over the past two decades, microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have been recognized as emerging pollutants, detected across every environmental compartment of Earth's system—the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
Sponges are among Earth's most ancient animals, but exactly when they evolved has long puzzled scientists. Genetic information from living sponges, as well as chemical signals from ancient rocks, suggest that sponges evolved at least 650 million years ago.
Transverse tubules (T-tubules) play a significant role in muscle contraction. However, the underlying mechanism of their formation is yet to be elucidated. In a recent study, a research team from Japan used a Drosophila model to understand this process. The results show the
Researchers from South Africa and Sweden have found the oldest traces of arrow poison in the world to date. On 60,000-year-old quartz arrowheads from Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, researchers have identified chemical residues of poison from the plant
“Real Time With Bill Maher” has been renewed for two additional seasons, extending the political talk series through 2028 on HBO. As previously announced, Maher will return on air on Jan. 23 for the Season 24 premiere, which will be available on cable and HBO Max. The show has
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a new budget under the current administration, and they are going on a surveillance tech shopping spree. Standing at $28.7 billion dollars for the year 2025 (nearly triple their 2024 budget) and at least another $56.25 billion
The USS Iwo Jima and the USS San Antonio have been relocated to waters north of Cuba, and the Air Force also has withdrawn some aircraft from the region.
Artificial intelligence promises to transform how and where things are made
From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from
Vinnie Vincent, who has blasted fans who’ve complained about his price tags, is now promising pricy “power drive ballads”
Bernard Butler is the original guitarist for Suede, Norman Blake is the frontman of Teenage Fanclub, and James Grant is the frontman of the Scottish band Love And Money. Last year the three friends teamed up for their self-titled debut album as Butler, Blake & Grant, and now
Italian schools observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to "remember the young victims and express closeness to their families."
Electricity prices are rising due to increased demand from technologies such as AI and electrification of equipment, and the U.S. must increase supply quickly and reliably by utilizing nuclear energy and direct disposal of nuclear waste.
Several animated features of 2025 tackled very thorny issues of inclusion and identity. “Zootopia 2,” “Elio,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” and “Arco” all delve into deep musings on self-identity, inclusion and even racism — so how does an artist express that
Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.
The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards (previously the SAG Awards) have been announced, and Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked: For Good”) and Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) are among the biggest snubs as the Oscar race continues to take shape. Other surprising snubs include Dwayne
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 - President Donald Trump remains committed to the NATO alliance even as he and his national security team are holding active discussions about a U.S. purchase of Greenland, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.
MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s charity-focused partner organization, has directed over $15 million in relief over the past year to those affected by the wildfires that spread through southern California in early 2025, it announced Wednesday. The fires began one year ago, on
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Tuesday slammed the Trump administration's suggestion that the U.S. could take over Greenland by military force, calling the notion "appalling." “I hope Republicans stand up against this, universally oppose, and give the feedback to the president,
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Wednesday that he’s planning to call a special session on redistricting in Florida for April, as Republicans look to redraw the Sunshine State’s congressional map ahead of the November midterms. “Today, I am going to issue a
Plans to kill one Democratic earmark and split the three-bill package up may keep hopes for passage alive.
Obscured Releasing, the new distribution company launched by film vets RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler, has acquired North American distribution rights to “Starman.” The film, directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Stone, will be released on VOD platforms in March following a
The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand dunes.
Whether they're tickling your nose, hugging your eyelashes or melting on your tongue, few winter wonders are as fascinating as snowflakes.
Last year, Mirah returned with “Catch My Breath,” featuring Flock Of Dimes and Hand Habits. It was her first song in seven years, and now the indie rocker is announcing her seventh album Dedication, which follows 2018’s Understanding. Dedication has Flock Of Dimes, Hand Habits,
“Stranger Things” fans who believe a viral conspiracy theory that there is a secret ninth episode of the Netflix series dropping on Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET will have their post-series-finale hopes shattered — because there isn’t one. Though Netflix and creators Matt and Ross Duffer
Bertrand Scholler was among 10 brought to court for promoting a conspiracy theory that the first lady was born male.
The honors, presented by actors union SAG-AFTRA, will air live on Netflix on March 1.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has been ranked third in Africa for English proficiency, trailing South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to a new global index.
More than two dozen men are suing iconic church over claims it ignored decades of abuse by its multimillionaire basketball coach
In the future, quantum computers are anticipated to solve problems once thought unsolvable, from predicting the course of chemical reactions to producing highly reliable weather forecasts. For now, however, they remain extremely sensitive to environmental disturbances and prone
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It seems like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is using his new food pyramid to make sure we don’t have any fat troops in the military when China invades. “77 percent of military age Americans are ineligible for military service because of diet related conditions,” RFK Jr.
The possible deployment of Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine has become a topic of debate in Germany, the prospect drawing criticism from both the left and the right.
You can't see, feel, hear, taste or smell them, but tiny particles from space are constantly raining down on us.
Top House Democrats on Wednesday hammered the Trump administration for threatening to commandeer Greenland — by military force if necessary — saying an attack on a U.S. ally would not only undermine a decades-old trans-Atlantic alliance, but would also be illegal without
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that diplomacy has "always" been a top option for President Trump when asked about the controversy and tensions surrounding his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. "The president's first option, always has
Nick Reiner’s defense attorney, Alan Jackson, told a court Wednesday that he is withdrawing from the double murder case. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, appeared in court for an arraignment. A deputy public defender, Kimberly Greene, took
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Veteran Louisville Ryan Patterson started his dank post-punk project Fotocrime after his previous band Coliseum went on hiatus in 2015. Fotocrime is sometimes a solo project and sometimes a full band, and Patterson has kept it going even after Coliseum got back together and put
A research team affiliated with UNIST has reported a new simulation tool to better understand how liquid-phase chemical warfare agents (CWAs) disperse and persist in urban environments. Their findings demonstrate that certain highly toxic chemical agents can remain dangerous
The son of Rob and Michel Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with prosecutors identifying the alleged murder weapon as a knife
Talk to a random member of the public and they're likely to say that people's behavior is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on public transport, to violence against retail workers, there are plenty of reasons we might feel bleak about other
