All the Pop Queens Are in the Studio Right Now
Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Dua Lipa have shared pictures from the studio in the past few weeks, indicating new music is on the way
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Making the case for strong (human) narrative editors
Three GDC microtalks on the editing process for narrative design highlight the need for human editors and strong empathy.
Schiff stepping into fight over AI guardrails for military
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is stepping into the fight over the use of AI in domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, drafting legislation to put “commonsense safeguards” to protect privacy and the values of the American people. Schiff, a fierce critic of the
Musicologists map medieval chant tropes to 9th-century political borders
The spread of a particular genre of music reflects the borders between medieval empires in Europe. This is shown by a study conducted by a musicologist at the University of Würzburg, appearing in Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval.
Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing a star suddenly burst into a blaze of light brighter than anything nearby. A flash so bright that it briefly outshines an entire galaxy before fading forever.
Clive Thompson wrote about coding with AI agents ....
Clive Thompson wrote about coding with AI agents . “Software developers point out that coding has a unique quality: They can tether their A.I.s to reality, because they can demand the agents test the code to see if it runs correctly.”
Slay the Spire 2 devs have a radical stance on piracy
The popular roguelike deckbuilder is made in Godot, and the engine makes a difference when it comes to game development and piracy
Paul defends Massie after latest Trump attacks
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) backed his fellow Kentuckian, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a day after President Trump slammed the libertarian congressman during an address in the Kentucky lawmaker's home district. “I’m a big supporter of Thomas Massie. I have campaigned with him, will
Netflix’s Diego Ávalos Pitches Accessibility and Flexibility to Emerging Spanish Talent at Málaga
Netflix’s Diego Ávalos used a Málaga Talent appearance on Tuesday not only to explain how the streamer sources, develops and finances projects in Spain, but also to send a broader message to the local business: Netflix wants to be seen as accessible, flexible and closely
Iran war brings history’s largest oil supply disruption, says IEA
The International Energy Agency said Thursday that the US-Israeli war on Iran and its reverberating impacts across the region have sparked “the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” with flows of crude and other fossil fuel products through the
E!’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Doc Reveals a Winner Stripped of Her Title, Reshot Finale and Unpaid Contestants in ‘Dirty Rotten Scandals’
Suddenly, documentarians can’t get enough of the scandals surrounding “America’s Next Top Model.” Last month, Netflix released “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” which took viewers into the world of the highly controversial and influential competition show. Now,
Police exchange fire with gunman at Michigan synagogue
Security at a synagogue near Detroit engaged in gunfire with at least one person on Thursday, a sheriff said. The suspected gunman is now reportedly dead.
Battlefield 6 free trial starts next week as players lose interest in BF6
Despite being 2025's top-selling game, Battlefield 6 is having a rough go of things. It'll be free to play for a limited time starting next week.
General suggests US military responding 'robustly' to Russia's role in Iran war
The top commander of U.S. forces in Europe told members of Congress on Thursday that the U.S. military is responding "robustly” to any entity aiding Iran in its military operations against the U.S. “Anytime anyone puts American service members in harm’s way in any manner
Israeli military says it struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran
JERUSALEM, March 12 - The Israeli military struck checkpoints in Tehran operated by the Basij, it said on Thursday, as part of an effort to weaken the rule of Iran's clerical leaders.
Titanium Court wins Seumas McNally Grand Prize at 28th annual IGF awards
The indie oddity has yet to hit shelves but also scooped up the Excellence in Design award.
Family Guy's Stewie is getting his own spinoff series
Fox has announced that a new spinoff series featuring Stewie from Family Guy will debut sometime in 2027-2028.
Are Iran's claims that US-Israeli strikes have had 'no impact' on its military capabilities true?
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that strikes on Tehran have "no impact" on Tehran's military capabilities, but is there any basis to these claims?
Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
NASA's tiny spacecraft sends first exoplanet images
With the first images from the spacecraft now in hand, the team behind NASA's Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat, or SPARCS, is ready to begin charting the energetic lives of the galaxy's most common stars to help answer one of humanity's most profound questions: Which
Exclusive: Tehran does not want to block Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ambassador tells Euronews
In sharp contradiction to the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to the UN told Euronews that Iran does not plan to block or mine the Strait of Hormuz.
LISTEN: Hollywood Labor Negotiations: What to Expect as the WGA Heads to the Bargaining Table
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus offers an update on the contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the major studios and streamers. The Writers Guild of America is next up at the table starting March 16. Will SAG-AFTRA have a deal by
In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash
AFP reporters have been speaking to a range of people living in Iran to build a picture of life under daily US and Israeli bombardment despite an internet blackout and major communication problems. Here is a selection of their comments, either from people who sent messages to
Embryogenesis in 4D: A developmental atlas for genes and cells
How does a tiny cluster of cells become an embryo with a head, trunk, and tail? And how do thousands of genes coordinate this development? A new imaging method makes it possible to visualize the activity of thousands of genes simultaneously throughout the entire zebrafish
Can rapid evolution 'rescue' species from climate change?
A potted scarlet monkeyflower would die within a few days without water. But multiple natural populations of the species survived an extreme, four-year drought in California, and researchers now know why: The flowers were rescued by their own rapid evolution.
Wolves kill—and ravens remember where
When a wolf pack runs down its prey, the first on the scene is often the raven. Even before the predators have had time to dig in, the ravens are already in line, waiting to take advantage of the odd scrap of meat that becomes available. The speed with which the scavengers
Ancient DNA sequences that control gene function across plant evolution uncovered
A study has traced thousands of conserved regulatory elements back 300 million years, revealing deep principles of plant genome evolution—a discovery that could pave the way for more precise engineering of crop traits.
‘On Cinema at the Cinema’: How Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Pull Off the Internet’s Most Deranged Movie Review Show
“What is ‘On Cinema at the Cinema?’” That’s a great question, but it doesn’t come with an easy answer. For those who have never seen the online movie review show, let me fill you in on the latest developments in the “On Cinema” universe and give you a better idea of what I
‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ Confirmed by Netflix and Sony: ‘This Is Only the Beginning’
Surprise, surprise: Huntr/x is returning to the screen for another musical adventure. After months of speculation, Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel is in the works. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to direct and write the
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson Classics
The agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners also covers Jones’ publishing rights and compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova” and the Sanford and Son theme song
Jennifer Jason Leigh to Play John Malkovich’s Sister in Amazon’s Cop Thriller Series ‘Bishop’
Jennifer Jason Leigh has joined the cast of “Bishop,” a thriller in the works for Prime Video from Amazon MGM Studios. Leigh will play Jillian Graves in the show — the sister to Lincoln Graves (played by John Malkovich) and aunt to title character Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman).
Africa: Living With Danger - How Moral Dilemmas Shape Conservation in Africa
[Daily Maverick] Living with wildlife in Africa comes with real danger - and tough moral choices. A growing body of research shows that the voices of the people living alongside lions, elephants - and armed poachers - are often the ones least heard in global conservation debates.
White House Flips Out Over FBI Warning of Iran Attack on U.S. Soil
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is demanding that ABC News retract reporting on a potential Iranian retaliatory attack on California because it was based on an “unverified” tip—even though the FBI alerted law enforcement to it in the first place. “This post and
Aaron Pierre Joins ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Ahead of Green Lantern Debut in ‘Lanterns’
After Aaron Pierre makes his DC Studios debut as Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s “Lanterns,” he’ll meet Superman in James Gunn’s upcoming sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” “Superman” stars David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult will both return as the Man of Steel and Lex Luthor,
Lil Nas X Appears in Court, Plans to Seek Diversion in LAPD Battery Case: ‘I Can’t Wait to Be Back’
“I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much,” the artist, born Montero Hill, said in a brief statement to fans outside
The worst part of Resident Evil Requiem is its final choice, which is an annoying throwback to Resident Evil 7's ultimatum
This is giving me war flashbacks.
France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
Resident Evil Requiem Fans Keep Modding Leon’s Porsche
Leon Kennedy doesn’t need a license to drive a sandwich
As Iran war dominates news, Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza say their struggles continue
Palestinian residents of the West Bank describe raids, restrictions and unchecked violence by Israeli settlers and soldiers, while families in Gaza once more face rising prices and fear of hunger returning
Wood surface treatment fights harmful bacteria
A University of Helsinki study has investigated bacterial adhesion, survival and transmission on untreated and treated wood surfaces under both laboratory and field conditions. The laboratory work focused on Staphylococcus epidermidis, a bacterium that forms part of the skin's
The power of twins: Decoding the unseen biological information flow
The natural world is a rich source of inspiration for developing sophisticated computational systems, and the opposite is also true, with bioinformatics approaches providing keen insight into biological processes. However, to gain an accurate understanding of the instructions
Disney Taps Paul Roeder as Communications Chief Under Incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro
As Josh D’Amaro steps into the CEO role at Disney next week, he will have a new executive leading communications: 25-year company veteran Paul Roeder. Roeder will become senior executive vice president and chief communications officer of the Walt Disney Co., effective March 19.
Illegal disposable vapes flooding Europe, new study warns
A rapidly expanding illicit market for disposable e-cigarettes is undermining European regulations, fuelling youth vaping and costing governments significant tax revenues, according to a new study by the Fraunhofer Institute. The research highlights growing concerns that
Africa: Nigeria Signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 Host Agreement
[Ghanaian Times] Nigeria has signed the host agreement for the f ifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 bil lion in trade and investment deals.
A Miraculous Escape
A pair of hounds chase a hare across a snowy plain — will it get away? In Mario Kart terms, the dogs have the weight and max speed advantage while the hare is maxed out in acceleration, handling, and traction. Tags: dogs · video
Lawmaker who accused Trump of Kennedy Center snub missed invite in spam folder
The Democratic congresswoman suing President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees over their bid to revamp the storied arts institution was caught in a blunder ahead of a court appearance Thursday. In court filings last week, lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)
Harry Styles Leaves the Disco Behind on Cover of Tears for Fears Classic
Singer delivers rendition of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” for BBC Radio1 Live Lounge