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‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets Jack Black as Next Host, With Jack White as Musical Guest
“Saturday Night Live” has announced its latest host and musical guest, and it will be the rockin’ duo of Jack Black as host and Jack White as musical guest on April 4. “SNL” kicked off it’s 51st season in October 2025, with hosts and musical guests including Bad Bunny and Doja
When tourists in Malaysia ‘balik kampung’ too...
Tourists have been visiting Malaysia to join celebrations including Chinese New Year and Hari Raya.
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key DNA repair process, but when the protein becomes imbalanced, the repair system can spiral out of control, harming neurons and
Donald Trump Mocks Timothée Chalamet, Harry Styles During ‘SNL’: ‘The Stock Market is Going in One Direction’
Donald Trump stormed the cold open of “Saturday Night Live” this week as a family attempted to manage rising gas prices on a road trip. The segment in the March 14 episode began with Mikey Day, Ashley Padilla, Marcello Hernández and Sarah Sherman as a family on a road trip
More expensive dates? How the Mid-East conflict is affecting supply of Ramadan food in S-E Asia
While Malaysia and Singapore have yet to feel the impact due to pre-ordered stocks, traders expect price hikes soon.
Harry Styles Claps Back at Queerbaiting Criticism During ‘SNL’ Opening Monologue, Ends Segment With Male Kiss: ‘Now That’s Queerbaiting!’
Harry Styles finally clapped back at the extensive criticism aimed at him for queerbaiting during his opening monologue on “Saturday Night Live.” He began the segment reminiscing about his last time hosting the show in 2019 and finishing his most recent tour in 2023. “Back
Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests
Hidden in volcanic lakes and deep-sea vents, scientists have discovered tough new DNA-binding proteins built to survive extreme conditions. After scanning huge genetic databases, researchers found molecules that remain stable under heat, salt, and harsh chemistry. One of these
A donut-shaped protein breaks apart to start bacterial cell division
Researchers have revealed how bacteria precisely control the genes that trigger cell division. The study shows that the MraZ protein, which normally forms a donut-shaped structure, must bend and partially break apart to bind key DNA sequences that activate division genes. Using
Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that it had detected 26 Chinese military aircraft, concentrated in the Taiwan Strait, over the previous 24 hours.
‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Are Out to Kill Each Other in a Mad Thriller That May Be the Quintessential SXSW Movie
It’s a bloody cat-and-mouse game of the most extreme kind — a spectacle of sadistic survivalism gone mad, all staged with a logistically brutal joy.
Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Iran
Formula 1 has called off Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, the sport and its governing body confirmed on Saturday. Officials announced the decision in a statement ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, noting it
The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast
From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate. AFP interviewed experts about the environmental cost of war that often goes under the radar: - Bombers and
Stopping exports is ‘last resort’: Malaysia Deputy PM
He said the situation remains stable due to the nation’s strong economic and fiscal position.
Iran war brings fuel risk to Indonesia ahead of Eid travel surge
Petrol consumption is expected to increase 12% relative to normal conditions between March 12 and 31.
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says
March 14 (Reuters) - Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the U.S. and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used
Pentagon identifies six U.S. servicemembers killed in refueling aircraft crash
The Defense Department has identified the six U.S. servicemembers who were killed in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday. The airmen were identified as Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Ala.; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Wash.; Tech.
NASA launches twin spacecraft to solve the mystery of Mars’ lost atmosphere
Mars didn’t always look like the barren world we see today. Over billions of years, the Sun’s solar wind stripped away much of its atmosphere, helping transform it from a warmer, wetter planet into a frozen desert. NASA’s twin-spacecraft ESCAPADE mission aims to watch this
Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war
When Israeli settlers attacked their West Bank village of Abu Falah, Milia Hamayel told her son not to try to fight them off, but the 30-year-old went to defend a friend's land anyway. "I called him two or three more times and he didn't answer. After that -- may God have mercy
'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran's onslaught, with influencers rallying behind the government's message as authorities crack down on those sharing footage of strikes. For decades, the Gulf was seen as an oasis of safety in a tumultuous
North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with daughter
South Korea’s military said that it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region toward the eastern sea.
How to beat every Invasive Monster in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Don't even bother trying to talk to these monsters.
Trump’s surgeon general pick now says people should get vaccinated for measles
Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, who drew criticism last month for sidestepping a direct endorsement of the measles vaccine during her confirmation hearing, has clarified that she believes people should take the shot, according to written responses obtained by MS NOW.
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation. The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche
Communist Party fields nearly 93% of candidates as Vietnam holds parliament elections
Parliament chairman Tran Thanh Man told local media the election results would be announced on Mar 23.
Mamdani’s tax-and-spend plans leave NYC bond investors leery
At the start of his term in January, Mayor Mamdani had the Big Apple’s lenders in his corner — despite his plans to remake the Big Apple economy under his socialist agenda.
NASA’s Curiosity rover investigates strange spiderweb ridges on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is investigating strange spiderweb-like ridges on Mars that may reveal a hidden chapter of the planet’s watery history. These “boxwork” formations likely formed when groundwater flowed through cracks in the rock, leaving minerals that hardened into ridges
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.
Scared of spiders? Scientists say the real nightmare is losing them
Spiders and insects may not be fan favorites, but they are vital to the health of ecosystems—and scientists barely know how they’re doing. Researchers found that nearly 90% of North America’s insect and arachnid species have no conservation status, leaving their fate largely
Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to step up retaliation
By Maya Gebeily, Emily Rose and Jarrett Renshaw DUBAI/JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, March 15 (Reuters) - Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East to retaliate for American airstrikes on its energy hub and U.S. President Donald Trump urged friendly nations to send warships to
‘Sender’ SXSW Review: Britt Lower and Rhea Seehorn Deliver the Goods in a Paranoid Mystery Centered on the Sinister Ease of Online Ordering
The catchy premise motoring “Sender,” a story about a harried woman who moves into a rental home and quickly becomes inundated with packages she didn’t order, transforms beyond its simple, straightforward hook. Writer-director Russell Goldman re-fashions the puzzle box
Box Office: Neon Touts ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Secret Agent’ and a Myriad of Other Milestones on Eve of Oscars
Tom Quinn's indie outfit — home of last year's surprise best picture winner 'Anora' - is back at the Oscars this year with a fleet of non-English-language films six years after Neon and Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite' victory.
Australian government deploys military to assist flood-hit Northern Territory
SYDNEY, March 15 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that troops would be deployed to help communities hit by a days-long flood emergency in the country's north.
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
PARIS, March 15 - Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the
Vietnam votes as Communist Party fields nearly 93% of parliamentary candidates
HANOI, March 15 - Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday to elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the Communist Party, ensuring the party's continued overwhelming dominance.
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds. We now know that those losses aren't just growing—they are accelerating in places with intensive human activity, particularly where agriculture and expanding communities are changing the landscape.
Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.
‘Their Town’ Review: A Familiar but Lovely Coming-of-Age Tale from Katie Aselton and the Duplass Family
Between exploring new interests, engaging with new styles and making new friends, our young years are a searching pursuit of identity, and thus one of cinema’s enduring topics. That quest is very much at the heart of director Katie Aselton’s lovely coming-of-age drama “Their
