Singapore working with Indonesia to assist Singaporeans affected by Mount Dukono eruption
Nine Singaporeans were reportedly among the 20 hikers who were climbing Mount Dukono when the volcano erupted.
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Goodreads' best fantasy novel of the decade pick drops in time for Nolan's The Odyssey
Madeline Miller’s Circe from 2018 wouldn't be everyone's pick but Charlize Theron, star of Christopher Nolan's new movie, is going to be happy.
Flea Kicks Off First-Ever Solo Tour With Live Debuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRtj9mkWq8E The post Flea Kicks Off First-Ever Solo Tour With Live Debuts appeared first on Stereogum .
‘EU legislation cannot be dictated by social media threats,’ says MEP trade chief
Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
Potato futures soar 700% in less than a month on Iran war speculation
Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in a few weeks, despite a current oversupply in Europe, due to speculative trading surrounding the volatile environment caused by the Iran war.
Everybody wants to rule the AI world
Sometimes, companies pick CEOs based on carefully laid succession plans designed to maximize investor confidence and future performance. Other times, apparently, companies pick CEOs based on a bunch of video calls while the current CEO is texting the former CEO about who the
False and unverified images link Leipzig attack suspect to Antifa and AfD
Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD.
Slay The Spire 2′s Latest Update Completely Removes Controversial Doormaker Boss
As one Doormaker closes, another one opens
Prophecy At 1420 MHz is the first single from Boards of...
Prophecy At 1420 MHz is the first single from Boards of Canada’s upcoming album. (It’s paired with a short intro track, so we’re basically getting the first five and a half minutes of the album here.)
US economy adds 115,000 jobs in April despite Iran war
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict.
Rubio says expecting Iran response to US proposal on Friday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was expecting a response from Iran on Friday to US proposals for a deal to end the conflict. "We're expecting a response from them today at some point... I hope it's a serious offer, I really do," Rubio told reporters during a
Negative views of US jump among Europeans: polls
Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday. Based on polling across the EU's 27 member states, the share of people with an unfavourable opinion of the
Trump's presidency has desiccated the conservative movement
He might be a builder by profession, but Trump is, by his very nature, also a destroyer.
Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr Share First-Ever Duet “Home To Us”
The Beatles are fucking back — well, for obvious reasons, only sort of. A couple months ago, Paul McCartney announced a new album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane that’s out later this month. He’s already shared lead single “Days We Left Behind,” and today he’s reunited with Ringo
Mine safety commissioner sues Trump over firing
A Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission member sued President Trump on Thursday for firing him, claiming it was illegal in the latest battle implicating presidential control over independent agencies. Moshe Marvit, an attorney known for his writings on workers’
What makes some couples bounce back from stress so quickly? New clues emerge from cortisol and partner behavior
How partners respond to stress may be as important as the stress itself, according to two new Canadian studies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and nonbinary couples. Known collectively as sexual and gender diverse (SGD) couples, these partners recover more efficiently
One fifth of flowering plant evolutionary history is at risk of extinction, experts warn
In a new study published in the journal Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and their international collaborators including Boise State University present the first global assessment of risk to the angiosperm (flowering
‘Blue Heron’ Filmmaker Sophy Romvari Signs With Fusion Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Fusion Entertainment has signed Toronto-based filmmaker Sophy Romvari for management. Romvari is currently earning acclaim for her feature directorial debut, “Blue Heron,” which was released theatrically by Janus Films in the U.S. last month. The film is now rolling out to
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
ReelShort CEO Joey Jia Set to Speak at Owl & Co.’s Vertical Media Summit in Hollywood
Joey Jia, founder and CEO of vertical content shop ReelShort, is set to speak next month at the Vertical Media Summit, hosted in Hollywood by media research firm Owl & Co. Jia will take part in a conversation on June 3 with Owl & Co. chief Hernan Lopez, the former Fox executive
Apple TV Israeli Thriller ‘Unconditional’ Gets More Absurd (and Enjoyable) As It Goes: TV Review
Despite what the obligatory disclaimer before each episode may say, the Israeli thriller “Unconditional” — which aired on Keshet 12 in its country of origin last month before coming to Apple TV in the U.S. — is clearly inspired by real-life events. When 23-year-old Gali (Talia
Trump Gives Least Reassuring Answer Possible on Hantavirus Spread
President Trump was asked about the recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship , and his answer was not reassuring. Speaking to press outside of the White House Thursday evening, Trump was asked if he had been briefed on the virus, and after calling the ABC News reporter
Airlines cannot add fuel surcharges after ticket sales, EU says
As fuel prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, Brussels warns airlines they cannot retroactively hike ticket prices — and says costly kerosene alone is no excuse for dodging passenger compensation.
PlayStation Boss Embraces AI At Every Level: ‘AI Brings More Choices To Players Than Ever’
CEO Hideaki Nishino outlined the company's ambitious vision for AI in gaming
Africa: Botswana Has Not Cut Off Electricity Supply or Closed Borders Amid Anti-Migrant Action in South Africa
[Africa Check] Botswana has not cut off electricity supply or closed borders amid anti-migrant action in South Africa
Anthropic's Mythos set off a cybersecurity 'hysteria.' Experts say the threat was already here
The arrival of Anthropic's Mythos jolted banks, software giants and governments into reckoning with a new era of cyber attacks. But the threat is already here.
Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration
SAN JOSE, May 8 - Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez is set to be inaugurated president on Friday, with the right-wing politician vowing to wage a \"war without quarter\" on crime in the small Central American nation, long recognized as a bastion of peace and prosperity.
Mike D Shares Solo Debut “Switch Up,” First New Music From Any Beastie Boy In 15 Years
The name is D, y’all! And he don’t play! And he can rock a block party till your hair turns grey! Or until his hair turns grey! Until everybody’s hair turns grey and we’re all just collectively staring down old-age-oblivion! He explodes on site, he’s like Jimmie Walker, he’s
Norway police hold Chinese woman in custody over suspected espionage
OSLO, May 8 - A Chinese woman suspected of complicity in espionage in Norway will be held in police custody for up to four weeks while the case against her is investigated, a Norwegian court ruled on Friday.
Of robots and men: European AI-driven technology aims to recast e-commerce logistics
AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do — only faster, more efficiently and more accurately. Developers claim to work to minimise the social impact of a revolution they consider to be ’unstoppable’.
Trump Suffers Two Brutal Court Losses in Less Than 24 Hours
President Trump suffered two resounding legal losses on Thursday, as two separate federal judges decided that his 10 percent global tariff and DOGE’s anti-woke grant terminations were unlawful. In a 2–1 decision, the Court of International Trade determined the president’s
Opening Riftbound Unleashed packs feels even better than Magic: The Gathering
Out May 8, Riftbound: Unleashed is the game's third set, and it made me realize that there's no better booster pack experience in TCGs.
Nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed medical papers have fake citations, AI-assisted audit finds
A new Columbia University School of Nursing AI-assisted audit reveals nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed medical papers have fake citations that do not exist in scientific databases. The results highlight an alarming trend in academic publishing as the use of AI grows.
Saltwater crocodiles raised in captivity don't return to breeding centers after being released into the wild
A new study has revealed that saltwater crocodiles born or raised in captivity may not return to their breeding centers after being released into the wild, a discovery that can help inform conservation and management practices.
Why some brain cells are particularly vulnerable to multiple sclerosis
DNA damage from inflammation outpaces the cells’ ability to self-repair. The finding, in human brain cells and mice, could point to new MS treatments.
Quid pro no-no: When campaign contributions become a crime
When prosecutors criminalize politics, democracy becomes the defendant.
Trump says ceasefire still intact after fire exchanged
President Trump signaled late Thursday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement is still in play, despite a fresh exchange of fire between the two sides in the Strait of Hormuz. “If there’s no ceasefire, you’re not going to have to know. You’re just going to have to look at one
Africa: Mastercard, Yellow Card Partner On Stablecoin Payments in Kenya, Africa
[Capital FM] Johannesburg -- Mastercard and Yellow Card have announced a partnership to expand stablecoin-based payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including Kenya.
Africa: Asmis 2026 Kicks Off in Addis Ababa With Call to Reshape Africa's Global Narrative
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa, bringing together leading digital creators, content producers, media personalities, and communication experts from across the continent to promote a more
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.
Sony records a $766 million impairment loss against Bungie for the 2025 financial year, a 1-2 punch of Destiny 2 and Marathon failing to meet its expectations
Sony bought Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2022.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new tranche of files focused on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), or UFOs, as part of the Trump administration's vow to be transparent on the issue. President Trump ordered the Defense Department to identify and release documents given
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
U.S. payrolls increased 115,000 in April, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
US employers add 115K jobs in April — another surprisingly strong report despite Iran war
Hiring was surprisingly strong in April for the second month in a row, signaling the labor market may be withstanding pressures from higher energy costs amid the Iran war for now.
This anti-CRISPR stops the protein assembly line in bacteria
Bacteria fend off invading viruses with molecular scissors that slice up viral DNA—a system called CRISPR that's become indispensable to gene editing. But viruses can fight back with a molecular trick that stops the scissors from ever being made.
Meet the fleet: NASA Armstrong continues legacy of flight research
NASA's home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions—continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstrong.
US added 115K jobs in April, beating expectations
The U.S. economy added 115,000 new jobs in April, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, beating the expectations of economists. The jobless rate held firm at 4.3 percent last month. Economists expected the U.S. to have added roughly 67,000 jobs in April,
‘Harry Potter’ Agency The Blair Partnership Signals Support for Paramount-WB Merger, Citing Studio’s ‘Long-Term Vision and Commitment to Exceptional Storytelling’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Neil Blair, founder of literary and entertainment agency The Blair Partnership, has signaled his confidence in the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, telling Variety he believes it will continue to “honor the legacy” of “Harry Potter.” “Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling, who is
