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Why This Queer Country Singer Is Covering Hank Williams Jr.
Adam Mac is a fan of Bocephus' 1980 song "Dinosaur" — except for some homophobic lyrics. Mac changed them and added it to his live set
Bacterial protein map could open new path against drug-resistant infections
La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University launches a major research initiative focused on new ways to target antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The findings have been published in Communications
How trees in urban areas are key to cooling down a warmer world
Planting new forests may be a low-cost way to combat warming temperatures in urban areas, suggests a new study. In a large-scale field experiment, researchers planted 640 tree saplings across 20 parks in Dayton, Ohio, and implemented varying irrigation methods. After monitoring
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental treatment by DA’s office after probe into ‘sex slave’ claims found nothing: source
JPMorgan has strenuously denied the claims, and said they are entirely fabricated.
Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran wants to negotiate and make a deal, adding that the U.S. was doing very well in Iran and that it was going very smoothly. "We're doing very well in Iran. It's going very smoothly, and we'll
Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance of freeing up shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Macron added he had encouraged
Angel Down's Pulitzer win confirms something horror fans already knew
Daniel Kraus' novel Angel Down won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the first win for a horror novel since Cormac McCarthy’s The Road in 2007.
How Burger King’s turnaround is taking a bite out of McDonald’s
Burger King reported an eyepopping 5.8% increase in comparable sales at its US eateries – its highest growth in nine quarters – taking a bite out of McDonald’s business.
Magic's Final Fantasy crossover almost had a busted version of one mechanic
Two Magic: The Gathering designers revealed some secrets behind the game's biggest set ever.
Go-Go’s Drummer Gina Schock’s Rare Photos
The drummer's pictures and artifacts are the subject of a new exhibition, 'A View From the Throne,' in San Francisco
Berkshire Hathaway’s nearly $400B in cash reserves turn heads on Wall Street
Berkshire Hathaway ended the first quarter with a record cash pile of roughly $397 billion after continuing to dump stocks.
Mike D Announces Shows Following Viral Performance Of Beastie Boys Songs With His Sons
Mike D with the master plan? A few weeks back the Beastie Boy went viral by performing his group's stone cold classic "So Whatcha Want" in a surprise appearance with Very Nice Person, the band led by his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond, at the Ojai Valley Women's Club. He'd
My pal Matt Haughey recut the first season of Apple...
My pal Matt Haughey recut the first season of Apple TV’s Murderbot into a 3.5-hour-long movie . “I did it fast so there are a few jarring cuts, but I now have an entertaining as hell movie with zero interruptions.”
Here’s what Microsoft is offering long-serving employees to voluntarily retire
Microsoft revealed last month that it's planning to offer long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire. While the terms of the buyout were supposed to be announced to employees tomorrow, sources at Microsoft tell me the company has posted them on its
Trump, Ric Flair, Atlanta Braves, media personalities react to Ted Turner’s death: ‘One of the Greats of All Time’
"Whenever I needed him, he was there, always willing to fight for a good cause!" Trump posted.
Tracey Nelson – “86”
It’s a good thing that Tracey Nelson’s album Hercules is set to come out in the middle of summer. The New York singer-songwriter makes indolent, unhurried music that captures the beautiful indolence of laying around on a day when it’s just too hot to go outside or do anything
DOJ sues Colorado over assault weapons ban
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado on Wednesday, alleging that its ban on “large capacity” magazines violates the Second Amendment. State law makes it a misdemeanor to possess or sell assault weapons that hold over 15 rounds of ammunition.
Portable sensor detects PFAS in water on-site, cutting need for costly lab tests
A new study has unveiled a new method to cost-effectively and practically test for "forever chemicals" in water, potentially revolutionizing environmental PFAS monitoring. Led by Griffith University, the novel PFAS detection technique is a portable sensor designed to provide
A book with a new Brandon Sanderson story raises $1 million on Kickstarter
Unbroken: New Tales by Masters of Fantasy also includes work from Matt Dinniman, R.A. Salvatore, and Lev Grossman.
EA Sets A New $8 Billion Sales Record Just Months After Laying Off Battlefield 6 Developers
Also: Remedy made Control 2 for surprisingly cheap and we could get DLC for part three of Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Sheriff Denies Kash Patel’s Claim of Delayed FBI Involvement in Nancy Guthrie Investigation
The FBI director previously criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, saying the agency was "kept out of the investigation" during the critical first 48 hours after Savannah Guthrie's mother went missing
Amanpour expresses 'concern' over future of CNN, citing 'ideological realignment' at CBS
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced discomfort with the possibility of Paramount taking over her outlet if the cable channel's parent company is allowed to merge with the David Ellison-led media conglomerate. “Clearly I’m concerned, and I’m not sure how much I’m allowed
Midrift – “Silhouette”
The hype surrounding Midrift’s Silhouette has been building for a couple of years now. After generating some buzz with early tracks “Twin Flames” and “unrequited,” the young San Francisco shoegazers announced their debut album last month with the promising and punky lead single
All Far Far West Canyon grave locations
All 10 grave locations on the Canyon map in Far Far West, including an annotated map with each location and a description of where to find them.
Trump's counterterrorism strategy puts focus on left-wing 'violent secular groups'
The Trump administration’s long-awaited counterterrorism strategy will put the focus on left-wing “violent secular” groups that officials argue are responsible for most of the politically motivated assassinations and other violence in recent years. The administration’s
FBI raiding office of Spanberger ally Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore: reports
Federal authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday morning at the offices of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D), a close ally of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press. Multiple FBI
