Paramount Skydance boss eyes Warner Bros. Discovery purchase— and Trump is in his corner

As the Post has exclusively reported, David Zaslav has rejected three private offers for WBD from Paramount Skydance.

Seaweed survey in Israel points to ecological conditions supporting growth of nutritional compounds

A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute (IOLR) has conducted the first comprehensive ecological–biotechnological seaweed survey in Israel. Their findings suggest that the unique ecological conditions along

Cannabis boom in South Africa and Zimbabwe is good for wealthy investors, bad for small farmers

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation.

US to announce 'substantial' Russia sanctions

The announcement comes as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was due to meet with Donald Trump in Washington.

Borrowers won’t have to pay federal taxes on student loans forgiven this year

This applies to borrowers on the Income-Contingent Repayment or Pay as You Earn plans.

Some stony corals could have a chance of surviving climate change

Some ancient stony corals were able to survive extreme environmental changes, which suggests that some modern species could also possess some resilience to the effects of climate change, according to research published in Nature.

GM embraces AI with plans to use ‘eyes-off’ driving, other high-tech features for 2026 vehicle lineup

General Motors will enhance its upcoming vehicles in 2026 with conversational AI.

Argentina's FM resigns just days before midterms

Gerardo Werthein submitted his resignation as Argentina's Foreign Minister amid mounting tensions within the Libertarian Government's cabinet, just ahead of next Sunday's midterm elections.

Top Wall Street investor warns Zohran Mamdani’s rent control plan will decimate NYC’s housing market

The 47-year-old Goldman Sachs alum said the Uganda-born lawmaker's plans could make housing even less affordable.

Anthropic CEO insists he’s no wokester in wake of White House AI czar’s broadsides

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is pushing back on claims that his artificial intelligence company is too “woke” following a wave of criticism from the White House’s AI czar David Sacks.

Check Out the Beak on This Baby Basking Shark

An intriguing image resurfaces from a decades-old paper The post Check Out the Beak on This Baby Basking Shark appeared first on Nautilus .

Using drones, AI and ducks to guide the future of wildlife conservation

Above Missouri's wetlands, a drone quietly hums above flocks of migratory water birds, its camera capturing the ripples of movement below. With this technology, University of Missouri researchers are redefining how wildlife is studied and protected.

No camera covered Louvre wall where jewel thieves broke in, director says

Laurence des Cars said there was only one camera pointing on the gallery which was robbed.

The Problem with Farmed Seafood

We're decimating the ocean to feed farmed fish. But an innovative solution has surfaced. The post The Problem with Farmed Seafood appeared first on Nautilus .

Green groups sue over Trump's Clean Air Act exemptions for polluters

Environmental advocates sued President Trump on Wednesday over his move to exempt major polluters from Clean Air Act regulations. Trump over the summer gave more than 100 industrial polluters a two-year break from Biden-era regulations that would have limited their releases of

Satellites and space trash threaten ozone layer and space safety

Every year, we shoot several thousand satellites and other objects out into space. When satellites die, they become space trash that threatens aerospace safety.

Trump officials refer Biden-era FEMA staff to DOJ for potential criminal charges

The Trump administration has sent a referral to the Department of Justice recommending Biden-era Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff face criminal charges, alleging politicization of emergency funding. However, the effort to claim officials at the disaster agency

Jeff Daniels Copes With a ‘Crazy World’ on New Song Inspired by Anti-Trump Protests

The actor discussed the 'No Kings' marches and performed the tune during an appearance on MSNBC's Deadline: White House

U.N. court says Israel not meeting obligations as occupying power in Gaza

The International Court of Justice said Israel must ensure sufficient humanitarian needs are met in Gaza, including by allowing the U.N. to distribute aid.

When a derecho strikes: Engineers build emergency management training game

It's a crowded Saturday morning at the downtown farmers' market in a major Midwestern city.

Rainforest animals are using tourist walkways, offering clues for conservation design

Look up in the woods and you may see a familiar sight: squirrels using tree limbs like a leafy highway, crossing a patch of land without putting their paws on the ground.

I Hope My Outer Worlds 2 Companions Really Do Try To Kill Me

NPCs won't just hang on the sidelines in Obsidian's sequel The post I Hope My Outer Worlds 2 Companions Really Do Try To Kill Me appeared first on Kotaku .

Tony Blair and Yamandú Orsi discuss child poverty, artificial intelligence, and drug trafficking in Montevideo

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi received former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at Torre Ejecutiva on Wednesday, as part of Blair’s official visit to the region, which also included stops in Buenos Aires and Asunción. Blair, who heads the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change,

Takaichi government could be transformative for Japan – and India

The emergence of the coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai under LDP Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a critical juncture in Japan’s post-war political evolution. This coalition signifies not merely a change in governance but a profound

Disney Plans May 12 Upfront Showcase, With 2027 Super Bowl Ads on Tap

Disney plans to hold three different events as part of its upfront sales process, guiding advertisers through its ad-tech, sports offerings and overall content slate as the company gears up to sell advertising for its first Super Bowl in more than two decades. The media giant

How to fish in Escape From Duckov and where to cast your line out in Ground Zero

Here's how to get yourself geared up with a fishing rod in the duckpocalypse.

Bessent says 'substantial pickup in Russia sanctions' coming

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday the Trump administration was poised to announce "a substantial pickup in Russia sanctions" amid stalled efforts to end the war in Ukraine. "We are going to, either announce after the close this afternoon or first thing tomorrow

Fungal secrets of a sunken ship: Advanced decay found throughout USS Cairo despite past wood preservation efforts

University of Minnesota researchers studied the microbial degradation of the USS Cairo, one of the first ironclad and steam-powered gunboats used in the United States Civil War. Studies of microbial degradation of historic woods are essential to help protect and preserve

Survey shows young players feel pressured to conform to gender and racial stereotypes

As per the Teens and Screens Report 2025, over half of 1,500 adolescents said they're expected to conform to certain behaviors based on gender or race.

This One New Battlefield 6 Skin Is Causing A Meltdown

A blue soldier wearing a skull face mask isn't grounded enough for many BF6 players The post This One New Battlefield 6 Skin Is Causing A Meltdown appeared first on Kotaku .

EU ambiguity on Western Sahara frozen conflict is a 'glaring source' of vulnerability for Sahrawis, study shows

The European Union's legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis, a new study shows.

Netflix Will Screen Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ in 35mm in Historic Movie Palaces Around the World (EXCLUSIVE)

“Jay Kelly,” a dramedy about a movie star looking back on his life on- and off-screen, is also a celebration of cinema magic. To play into the Noah Baumbach film’s themes, Netflix will offer “Jay Kelly” in specialty screenings in historic movie palaces around the world. Like

New malaria drug candidate blocks protein production in resistant parasites

It has long been known that bacterial pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. However, common medications are also becoming less effective against malaria, a tropical disease caused by a parasite.

What Happens if Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery? HBO Max-Paramount+ Combination, Huge Layoffs and More

Warner Bros. Discovery is officially on the block, disclosing that it has received interest from “multiple parties” to acquire all or part of the company and that its board is reviewing various options. WBD didn’t say so, but David Ellison’s freshly merged Paramount Skydance is

Human ingenuity outpaces AI in finding new 'kissing number' bounds

How many coins can touch one coin, or how many basketballs can "kiss" one basketball at the same time? This seemingly playful question lies at the heart of the famous kissing number problem, a mathematical riddle that becomes almost supernaturally difficult to work out in

The 15 Funniest, Darkest Things Pokémon Legends: Z-A NPCs Have Said To Me

If you like some absurd existentialism, Legends Z-A is the funniest game in the series The post The 15 Funniest, Darkest Things Pokémon Legends: Z-A NPCs Have Said To Me appeared first on Kotaku .

Rand Paul on Trump 'nasty liddle’ guy' insult: 'I don't take it too seriously'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) brushed off criticism from President Trump on Tuesday after the president called him a “nasty liddle’ guy” for voting against the Republican Party on key issues. “I don’t take it too seriously,” Paul said on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” about the president’s

Feeding off spent battery waste, a novel bacterium signals a new method for self-sufficient battery recycling

A unique bacterium that thrives in highly acidic environments feeds on spent battery "waste," making it a promising new method for self-sufficient battery recycling, according to new research from Boston College chemists.

Liberal influencer on Trump AI video dropping feces on him: 'Alas, here we are'

Liberal influencer Harry Sisson said Tuesday he was not amused by President Trump's AI-generated video featuring himself dropping what appeared to be feces on "No Kings Day" protesters. "I don’t think the president behaving in this way is funny," Sisson told Piers Morgan on

Hegseth Announces New Pentagon Press Corps Full of Right-Wing Grifters

After successfully pushing out even Fox News from covering the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has filled his new press corps with sycophants and yes men from the likes of ultraconservative organizations like Turning Point USA. “We are excited to announce over 60

NFL Commissioner Backs Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show as Conservatives Keep Melting Down

“I think it’s going to be an exciting and united moment,” Roger Goodell told reporters, while also dismissing the possibility of replacing the Puerto Rican superstar

GOP leaders eye a spending punt into 2026

Global Tourism as a driver of prosperity

The strategic value of tourism: economic engine, reputational asset – and the milestone convening of the Global Tourism Forum 2025 in Brussels As the global economy enters a new phase of recovery, digital transformation and sustainability realignment, the role of tourism has

Trump Calls Cattle Ranchers Dumb for Being Angry About His Beef Plan

President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he knows better than American cattle ranchers as he prepares to gut their business. Writing on Truth Social, the president tried to douse the fire sparked by his offer to buy Argentine beef, claiming that outraged cattle ranchers

Ubisoft has come up with a new way to avoid saying the word 'layoffs,' with a 'voluntary career transition program' offer that some employees won't be able to refuse

Ubisoft RedLynx, meanwhile, has put forward a restructuring plan that definitely will result in layoffs.

Egypt joins EU funding programme Horizon Europe but investment is not guaranteed

Egypt can now apply for projects under Horizon Europe, though funding will depend on the eligibility of each proposal.

OpenAI relaxed ChatGPT rules on self harm before 16-year-old died by suicide: lawsuit

Adam Raine's parents alleged that he spent more than three hours daily conversing with ChatGPT about suicide before the teen hanged himself in April.

Magnetically guided streamer funneling star-building material into newborn system in Perseus

A team of astronomers led by Paulo Cortes, a scientist with the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the Joint ALMA Observatory, have made a groundbreaking discovery about how young star systems grow.

US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports

US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies The US has demanded that the European Union roll back its climate and human rights rules in order to allow greater imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the Trump

This podcast episode looks really interesting: Tressie McMillan Cottom, Jamelle Bouie, and...

This podcast episode looks really interesting : Tressie McMillan Cottom, Jamelle Bouie, and David French “explore how the nation’s fascination with Southern culture reveals deeper truths about race, class, belonging and the power of Trumpism”.