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10 New Movies to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu (September 11-13)
This week's column features new releases on streaming and digital rentals, including Disney's latest live-action and the latest DC movie.
Compost microbe yields enzyme that tackles polyurethane foam and nylon
Researchers from Aarhus University and the Danish Technological Institute have taken a new approach in the search for enzymes capable of breaking down some of the most difficult types of plastic to recycle. They collected millions of bacteria from a landfill in Kenya, Randers
Microplastics fall across rural Switzerland, adding over 200 tons yearly to land and water
Loose fibers from functional clothing, discarded PET bottles or abandoned packaging: When such plastic materials enter the environment, they often persist there for a long time. UV radiation, precipitation and ozone cause them to become brittle—and over time, mechanical forces
Even 10 Minutes of “Slow Running” Can Give Your Brain a Boost
It’s all in the head bob The post Even 10 Minutes of “Slow Running” Can Give Your Brain a Boost appeared first on Nautilus .
GTA 6 Is About to Take Over Miami IRL
Miami has approved Rockstar's $3 million marketing campaign for GTA 6 that'll turn the city into an IRL version of Vice City.
Russell Crowe Wipes Away Tears at Venice Premiere of Music Documentary ‘What Love Builds’ as Fans Yell ‘We Love You!’
Despite his acclaimed acting career, Russell Crowe has always really wanted to be a rock star. That dream appeared to come true on Friday night as he premiered his self-directed documentary “What Love Builds,” about his lesser known music career, at the Venice Film Festival. As
Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit East-West pipeline, holds off on retaliation
Sept 11 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq attacked its East-West pipeline, but said it would not retaliate for now following a request from Iraq's prime minister, while reserving the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security
Twitch Plans To Shove More AI Down Creators’ Throats With Stream Coach Tool
Twitch is testing an AI-powered stream coach that will offer suggestions on how creators can improve their channel
FactChecking Day Two of the GOP Midterm Convention
Vice President JD Vance gave the keynote address on the second night of the Republican midterm convention, which also featured Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., House Speaker Mike Johnson and a final sendoff from President Donald Trump. Here's what we
Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico's Supreme Court is punishing a lawyer for including AI-fabricated witnesses and fake police testimony in an appeal for his client's murder conviction, according to a report from Reuters. In a filing on Wednesday, the court fined Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in
‘Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors’ Review: Lav Diaz Delivers an Immaculate, Slow-Burn Period Drama of Rare and Restless Insight
Set almost a century after Magellan first landed on the Philippine Archipelago, and coming just a year after “Magellan,” director Lav Diaz’s last film, landed in Cannes, “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” is a description of bruised history rendered in the sharp, precise,
French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English
Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if
Pink Responds To Backlash Over Sharing Anti-Macklemore Post About Israel
Pink has been catching heat after resharing an Instagram post that criticized Macklemore's pro-Palestine performance at Ed Sheeran's concert. Today, the pop singer made a lengthy statement responding to the backlash, saying that "Palestinians deserve a future that honors their
10,000 years of wheat and barley selection reveal shared climate-adaptation genes
Research teams from INRAE, the University of Clermont Auvergne and the CNRS have reconstructed 10 ancient genomes (paleogenomes) that are the common ancestors of 84 botanical species of agronomic interest. Their work makes it possible to identify particular genes, shared across
TikTok misled consumers about filtering content for minors, judge rules
A Texas judge on Thursday ruled the social media platform TikTok misled consumers about the company's efforts to filter inappropriate content for minors. In her ruling, Texas District Judge Cory Liu said TikTok's claims about its content-moderation policies violated the Texas
No, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Isn’t a Musical
Internet sleuths were convinced this week that Tom Cruise’s upcoming movie “Digger” is a secret musical, but unfortunately that isn’t the case. Variety spoke with two sources familiar with the production, who said “Digger” is not a movie musical, but both were amused by the
Toronto: Anti-Trumpists Are Suddenly Big Progressive Documentary Funders
Kino Lorber head Richard Lorber told a TIFF panel on Friday “civic-minded citizens” opposed to the current U.S. administration are allowing documentaries to get made and seen in theaters.
8 New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV (September 11-13)
In this weekend's column, we have a sequel to one of the most beloved TV shows ever, the new DC animated cartoon, and more.
Weapons, spyware and AI scams: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse
Anthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-sponsored surveillance, propaganda operations and more. Here's a look at some of the cases, which have added to mounting worries over risks posed by rapidly advancing
Anna Butterss – “Ninths”
Back in January we talked to Anna Butterss , the LA-based bassist with too many cool affiliations to keep track of. (SML, Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet, Makaya McCraven, Jason Isbell, boygenius, Neko Case, Flea... the list goes on.) Butterrs also makes solo albums, though as you
Governor Newsom Signs Student-Backed Digital Literacy Bills Alongside Misguided Bans
Governor Newsom signed a package of 12 bills yesterday aimed at “protecting children” online. One of them was AB 1709 , which EFF has opposed this legislative session and serves as a functional ban on young people under 16 using social media. However, EFF supported two of the
Brooklyn, Say Hello to Your First Craft Supply Library
Crochet hooks, thermal laminators, and button makers are among the 31 items now available to rent from the Brooklyn Public Library’s new lending program.
New measure captures how scientists' identities shift across academic disciplines
Does the academic discipline of a scientist's doctorate accurately capture their disciplinary affiliation decades later? Consider a scientist who earned a doctorate in physics 25 years ago who now studies climate change, publishes primarily in interdisciplinary journals and
‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Pitched Charles Melton on the Show Over Dinner: ‘By the Third Appetizer He Said Yes’
Gold House celebrated its third annual One House Toast to the Emmys, honoring the achievements of Asian Pacific and multicultural creatives in entertainment. The man of the hour was “Beef” showrunner Lee Sung Jin, whose genre-bending Netflix anthology earned 16 nominations for
Pokémon TCG Gets Special Mewtwo 30th Anniversary Card With Limited Release
The Mewtwo promo card drops later this year at select retailers like Best Buy and GameStop
UK police ban face coverings at planned anti-migrant protest
Small-boat crossings remain a highly contentious political issue in the UK, where tens of thousands of migrants arrive across the Channel each year.
Quavo Says He And Offset Are Planning One Last Migos Album And Tour
Emerging at the end of rap's mixtape era and thriving at the dawn of streaming, the swaggy, triplet-happy Atlanta rap trio Migos built up one of the most appealing catalogs of any 2010s rap act: lacing our playlists with heater after heater, topping the charts with " Bad And
The 9 Best Games to Play If You Can't Get Enough Silo
Silo season 3 was about losing your mind, not just your freedom. These 9 games chase that same fear...if you dare give them a try
Netflix’s Best Genre-Blending Series Finally Gives Fans What They Want in Season 2
Blue Box season 2 director Daisuke Sakō explains how Taiki and Chinatsu’s romance will evolve when the series returns to Netflix on Oct. 4.
When will your glacier disappear? New website lets users explore risks worldwide
When will the glacier in your valley disappear? Will the glacier you visited as a child still exist in 2050? And how much difference would limiting global warming make?
Are Too Many Americans Taking Antidepressants?
Rates of anxiety and depression have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic—as have prescriptions for antidepressants The post Are Too Many Americans Taking Antidepressants? appeared first on Nautilus .
Reflecting Pool Contractor Admits It Messed Up From the Very Start
The contractor President Trump hired to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is taking full responsibility for the pool’s torn blue paint and lining. The New York Times reports that Atlantic Industrial Coatings told the White House that its own failures were
Sandra Bullock Rejected ‘Every Pervert’ in Auditions ‘Asking Me to Drop My Pants’ and Stopped Acting in Rom-Coms When ‘I Was Getting So Much S— For Them’
Sandra Bullock joined her friend and fellow actor Jennifer Aniston for a chat as part of the “Practical Magic 2” star’s Interview magazine cover and revealed that she made the intentional decision to step away from the romantic comedy genre in the mid-2000s because “I was
Mexican food manufacturer cuts 176 California jobs after moving to Texas
Massive layoffs are underway at the largest frozen Mexican food maker in America two years after Ruiz Foods moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
Factbox-How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations
By Eduardo Baptista and AJ Vicens Sept 11 (Reuters) - Anthropic said in a threat intelligence report on Thursday that several actors had used its Claude AI models for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud. Here are some of
Afghan woman deported from US in first use of secretive terrorism court
By Nate Raymond Sept 11 (Reuters) - An Afghan woman accused of supporting the Islamic State has been deported from the United States in the first case to be pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice through a little-known court created 30 years ago to deport "alien terrorists."
Court to Hold Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement Conference in Late October
A court will hold a two-day settlement conference in the Paramount-Warner Bros. antitrust case in late October. The conference is a standard part of civil procedure and does not indicate whether a deal is in the offing. A magistrate judge, Thomas Hixson, has been tasked with
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
People Who Helped After 9/11 Are Hiding From Trump’s ICE Raids
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, NPR spoke with a support group for undocumented workers who served on clean-up crews following the attacks—individuals who are now being tirelessly persecuted by the Trump administration. Rosa Bramble Caballero, a social worker
George W. Bush shares painting of moment he learned of 9/11 attack
Former President George W. Bush shared images Friday of several paintings he created to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bush, who was president on the tragic day, posted to social media his rendering of the moment his White House chief of
Bite, buzz, release: How bees make flowers give up their pollen
Life is not always easy for a bee: Not all plants place their pollen outside. Some flowers have to be set to vibrating before the pollen can get out of their tube-like stamens. Certain bee species have developed a special technique for this: They bite on the flower and use
15 Fall Art -Ennials, From St. Louis to Dakar
A photography show dedicated to NYC in the nighttime, an Indigenous-led arts festival honoring the Mississippi River, the first-ever Bienal de Yucatán, and more biennials and triennials to visit across the world.
Cyberpunk 2077 Finally Has the Third Person Camera Mod Players Have Been Demanding
A new Cyberpunk 2077 mod rebuilds third-person animations and switches automatically for combat and cutscenes
TIFF Flashback: Naomi Watts Cruised Into Toronto via ‘Mulholland’
The British star's career received a major jolt thanks to David Lynch’s mind-bending Hollywood noir.
Disgusting outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclospora is over, feds say — but new broccoli salmonella cases may be spreading
The biggest outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning in the history of the country was declared over on Friday.
How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations
Sept 11 - Anthropic said in a threat intelligence report on Thursday that several actors had used its Claude AI models for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud.
The Witcher 3's New Weapon Was 'Impossible' 11 Years Ago
The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past DLC finally gives Geralt his chain, a weapon that was "impossible" to include when the base game launched.
State lawmaker calls on Trump to rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania'
Pennsylvania state Rep. David Maloney (R) called on President Trump this week to rename Lake Erie to “Lake Pennsylvania” following similar moves by the president earlier this year. “This is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lake. Its modern economy and identity are increasingly tied to