Louvre Director Resigns Amid Heist Fallout
Laurence des Cars's resignation comes months after the infamous jewel heist drew international ire.
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Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against Photographer Alexa Wilkinson
Wilkinson was arrested after photographing a protest at the New York Times's headquarters.
Physicists develop new method to measure universe's expansion rate
We have known for several decades that the universe is expanding. Scientists use multiple techniques to measure the present-day expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. These methods are internally consistent and based on the same physics, so all observed
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth gives Anthropic Friday deadline to remove military AI restrictions or face potential blacklisting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Anthropic boss Dario Amodei that he has until Friday evening to remove restrictions on how the US military can use its Claude AI chatbot – or potentially face major penalties.
Norway's King Harald taken to hospital in Spain
OSLO, Feb 24 - Norway's King Harald, 89, was taken to hospital on Tuesday on the Spanish island of Tenerife, suffering from an infection and dehydration, the royal palace said in a statement.
TV Station Group Consolidation Leaves Markets With Less Local News, According to New Study That DirecTV Has Filed With the FCC
As the FCC explores raising station cap limits and station groups aim for more mega-mergers — including Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna — a new report commissioned by DirecTV shows that markets with a Big Four duopoly, triopoly or even quadropoly have been left with
AI-powered platform accelerates discovery of new mRNA delivery materials
Integrating AI with advanced robotics to create self-driving labs (SDL) is a promising approach to tackling molecular discovery. A new SDL system, called LUMI-lab, combines large-scale molecular pretraining, active learning, and robotics, and has discovered that brominated
Sega deals: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Metaphor ReFantazio, and more for cheap
Now's your chance to catch up the Yakuza and Persona franchises, thanks to a massive Sega and Atlus sale
Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Dead at 42
"Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world," a representative for the comedian said
Communications Chief Kristina Schake to Leave Disney as Bob Iger Ends His Run as CEO
Kristina Schake will end her four-year run as Disney’s chief communications officer next month as Bob Iger wraps his tenure as CEO. Schake’s departure from the role of the Mouse House’s top communications strategist is not a surprise given the C-suite transformation under way
This Charity Steam Bundle Is One Of The Best Deals I’ve Ever Seen
This collection of boomer shooters contains some fantastic games, like Selaco and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun , and costs less than $20
‘God of War’ Live-Action Cast Guide: Who’s Playing Kratos, Atreus, Thor, Odin and More in the Video Game TV Show
One of video games’ most famous and angriest characters is finally being brought to life. PlayStation’s “God of War” series is being adapted by Amazon Prime Video, and Kratos, Atreus and several of the Norse god characters have been cast. The upcoming show follows the 2018 “God
Paramount Boosts Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 Per Share, Could Lead to ‘Superior Proposal’ Over Netflix
The Warner Bros. Discovery board of directors announced Tuesday that a revised bid from Paramount Skydance of $31 per share could “reasonably be expected” to lead to a “superior proposal” in its potential acquisition deal with Netflix. Per a press release issued by the David
AI model analyzes 52 factors to flag extinction risks for 10,000 fish species
Whether it's redfin pickerel in the Kennebec River or sturgeon in the Great Lakes, nearly one-third of freshwater fish species are facing possible extinction, threatening food supplies, ecosystems and outdoor recreation. As conservationists work to preserve these species, the
Trash Pokémon deserve love, too
Game Freak might've moved on to food items and Stonehenge but Grimer, Koffing and their ilk hold a special place in my heart.
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2 to Screen First Two Episodes in 200 Movie Theaters
Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew are sailing into more uncharted territories: movie theaters. Netflix will bring the first two episodes of “One Piece” Season 2 to select cinemas on March 10, tied to its streaming release date. The theatrical screenings will take place in the
Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People” After Several Box Office Flops
Sony film boss Tom Rothman also details China refusing to distribute 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' because it showed the Statue of Liberty.
Resident Evil 2 Remake guide: codes, collectibles, and how to get the best weapons
This is not how I imagined my first day.
Cover of Such Great Heights by Chvrches
For a show on Hulu called Tell Me Lies, synth-pop band Chvrches covered Such Great Heights by The Postal Service. Lovely. Tags: Chvrches · music · remix · The Postal Service · video
Nutrient-driven 'death fronts' may explain why some antibiotics fail outside the lab
Antibiotics are medical marvels that have transformed once deadly bacterial infections into manageable conditions. But with a rise in antibiotic resistance that renders existing treatments ineffective, new agents are urgently needed. Scientists at Caltech and Princeton
Your Guide to Fairs and Shows This LA Frieze Week
In true Angeleno fashion, a slew of local exhibitions and art events act as a counterbalance to this year’s eight fairs — or more, depending on how you define them.
Major gap in Earth's rock record likely due to tectonics—not glaciers
The Great Unconformity is a major gap in Earth's geologic record. The missing layer between Precambrian and Cambrian rocks represents a gap of around a billion years of history. Among much debate surrounding the cause of the gap, a new study, published in the Proceedings of the
France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain but authorities warn of possible flood risks
Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country's national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.
Trump’s ketchup dripping down the wall
The raging reaction by President Donald Trump to the US Supreme Court’s ruling on his “emergency” import tariffs brought back memories of the testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the January 6th committee about his alleged food-throwing behavior. His rant
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
Netflix’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries Debuts With 14 Million Views in One Week
“Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” strutted to 14.2 million views in its first seven days on Netflix, becoming the most-watched show on the streamer from the week of Feb. 16 to 22. The three-part docuseries, a harsh look at the controversial 2000s runway
US imposes cyber-related sanctions on Russian, UAE individuals and entities
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday issued cyber-related sanctions against four people and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the Treasury Department website. The entities and people were targeted "for their
A Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Reveal Is The Newest Contender For Worst Game Of 2026
Tokyo Scramble is not making a great impression
Q&A: Why the fall of Mexico's most wanted kingpin matters
Mexico stands at a critical security crossroads following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Physicists watch light drift in quantized steps for the first time
In physics, the classical "Hall effect," discovered in the late 19th century, describes how a transverse voltage is generated when an electric current is exposed to a perpendicular magnetic field. Simply put, the magnetic field causes the electrons, which are negatively
Tim Daly Joins Wife Téa Leoni in NBC Comedy Pilot ‘Newlyweds’
Tim Daly and Téa Leoni are “Newlyweds” — both in real life and in the NBC comedy pilot of the same name. Variety has learned that Daly will star opposite Leoni in the multi-cam pilot. The casting marks their first project together since they officially tied the knot in July
New Blood Test Could Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Present
Researchers have been on a quest for simple, reliable Alzheimer’s tests for years The post New Blood Test Could Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Present appeared first on Nautilus .
Newsom aide to reporter who questioned governor's dyslexia diagnosis: 'F--- off'
A staffer for California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday told a reporter to "f--- off" after she asked about the governor's dyslexia diagnosis, which has entered the discourse following a discussion on SAT scores. Real Clear Politics correspondent Susan Crabtree shared a
Ford recalls more than 450K SUVs due to suspension issue
The largest recall covers 412,774 model year 2017-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs due to a rear suspension toe link that can fracture, potentially affecting steering control.
Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short Dies at 42
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 42. She died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Police responded to her home in the Hollywood Hills after 6 p.m. Monday. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the
The latest Arc Raiders patch makes Rocketeers way more important
The flying Arc marauder's innards are now an important crafting ingredient, which could have outsized implications on player behavior.
Why My Public Art Drives the Right Nuts
"Phoenix Ladder" is a homage to the people of the Bronx, a lighthouse for our collective futures, and our witness.
BTS’s Jung Kook Strips Down in Calvin Klein Denim Campaign
Calvin Klein revisits the ’90s in the brand’s Spring 2026 denim campaign, starring Jung Kook of mega Kpop group BTS. Jung Kook, first named a Calvin Klein brand ambassador in 2023, has already starred in two denim and underwear campaigns for the brand. The spring collection,
Jeffries digs in on DHS funding: No deal without ICE reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is digging in against funding for the Homeland Security Department (DHS), saying Democrats will continue to oppose any more money for the agency without strong reforms governing the conduct of federal immigration officers. "We
Mamdani admonishes 'kids throwing snowballs,' while NYPD denounces 'individuals attacking cops'
Video footage of New York City Police Department officers getting pelted with snow as they walked through Washington Square Park on Monday drew mixed responses from the city’s leaders. NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the footage of “individuals attacking
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AI develops easily understandable solutions for unusual experiments in quantum physics
Researchers at the University of Tuebingen, working with an international team, have developed an artificial intelligence that designs entirely new, sometimes unusual, experiments in quantum physics and presents them in a way that is easily understandable for researchers. This
Jordan declines to call for Gonzales's resignation: 'There's an election in seven days'
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday declined to call for the resignation of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who has been dealing with rising pressure over allegations of an affair with a staffer. “Should he resign?” CNN’s Manu Raju asked Jordan of Gonzales on “Inside Politics.’
Democrats to probe DOJ’s alleged withholding of Epstein files on Trump
Republicans are accusing their colleagues across the aisle of launching a “witch hunt.”
Ice Age erosion may explain Appalachians' smoother northern peaks
Hike north on the Appalachian Trail and the scenery slowly transforms. Rugged, steep ridgelines in Tennessee and Virginia soften into the broad summits and smooth peaks of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to new research from William & Mary Assistant Professor of Geology
DOJ sues UCLA, alleging antisemitism
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Tuesday, accusing it of creating a hostile work environment for Jewish faculty, the latest instance of the Trump administration accusing colleges of failing to combat antisemitism during
Lasers and drones assess health of world forests and help track climate change
Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative, led by UCL researchers. Published in the journal Earth System Science Data, the finalized
