Political tension in Philippines escalates after Senate gunfire
A lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge in the Senate.
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These computer voices sound human enough to mislead, but one layer of speech still breaks the illusion
We are surrounded by computer-generated voices these days, from navigation systems and voice assistants to automated announcements. But how human do these voices actually sound? A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt am Main,
Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end
Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes -- nears its end. The two countries last met on April 23 at the White House, where US
After months of blackout, Iran gives internet to select few
After months under a near-total internet blackout during the Middle East war, Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan was finally able to get back online, but only through a privileged service that has sparked public criticism. Millions like the 39-year-old have been unable to access
D&D's Dungeon Masters just fixed one of Ravenloft's best features for 5.5e
Dungeons & Dragons' official show teases a big change for the Dark Gifts rules in the upcoming Ravenloft book.
Australian court finds grocery chain Coles misled shoppers in discount lawsuit
The Coles lawsuit focused on some 245 products advertised as being on discount.
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV. The news comes ahead of the Season 1 finale on May 20. In addition, Apple announced that Eva Anderson will join series creator David E. Kelley as co-showrunner on Season 2. Based on the 2024 novel of
‘Survivor 50’ Opens Voting for Fan Favorite Award With $100,000 Prize From Sia
“Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans” has opened one last fan vote. During the penultimate episode of Season 50 on Wednesday, CBS opened a poll for fans to choose their favorite player. The winner will be announced during the live finale event in Los Angeles on May 20 and will
Vin Diesel Cries Remembering Paul Walker at ‘The Fast and the Furious’ Cannes Midnight Screening: ‘I Pray That in Your Life You Have a Brother Like Paul’
Vin Diesel couldn’t help but shed a few tears as the credits rolled on the special midnight screening of “The Fast and the Furious” at Cannes. It was enough that the festival considered the high-octane racing movie a “classic” after all these years. But, the emotion was
Why are there so many lizards in Australia? The ancient climate holds a clue
If you travel around Australia, you will find an incredible diversity of lizards. The three-toed snake-tooth skink (Saiphos reticulatus), for example, is a peculiarly long and stumpy-legged reptile that burrows in rainforest and is covered in a brilliant orange and black-banded
Finding Baby Jane Doe: How ‘The Pitt’ and Other Shows Cast (and Pay!) Their Infant Stars
When filming “The Pitt,” a number of things must go exactly right; the medical drama’s 360-degree hospital set and painstakingly produced prosthetics leave little room for error. So for Season 2, creator R. Scott Gemmill upped the ante by introducing the most unpredictable
Japan warns nationals not to engage in child exploitation in Indonesia
Japanese nationals who exploit minors in Indonesia will also face prosecution in Japan.
Sun Country merges with Allegiant Air to create larger budget airline following Spirit Airlines shutdown
Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Tony Dokoupil Suddenly Stops CBS Evening Newscast as Cameraman Suffers Medical Emergency
Tony Dokoupil had to suddenly halt the CBS Evening News broadcast from Taiwan Wednesday after a cameraman suffered a medical emergency. “You will hear a lot about the rise of a powerful new China,” Dokoupil was saying as the camera quickly cut to B roll footage. “Is he ok?”
Trump-Xi summit: Trade truce at stake as Iran conflict looms over talks
The trip to Beijing marks the first by a US president in nearly a decade, after Trump last visited in 2017.
Republicans block Democrat-backed measures to undo Trump's dismantling of CFPB
Senate Republicans on Wednesday shot down more than a dozen Democratic-backed measures to undo the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Democrats forced votes on multiple resolutions targeting rules and regulatory changes made
Lutnick sought to clean up Epstein revelations in closed testimony to House committee
A transcript of the secretary’s interview with Congressional investigators lays out his interactions with the convicted sex offender.
EMILY’s List-backed Denise Powell wins Dem primary for Rep. Don Bacon’s seat
Her win in a close race for a top Democratic midterms target was called a full day after polls closed.
proun – “Coloring Pages”
Last month, Austin’s proun announced their debut album Maybe Luck and released the compelling lead single “Miracles.” The indie rock band is back today with another arresting track that leans into a sweeping, emo-folk sound, and it’s called “Coloring Pages.” “‘Coloring Pages’
Elon Musk Chimes in on Lupita Nyong’o in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ Again
The X owner has repeatedly sounded off on the film's diverse casting, including trans actor Elliot Page's rumored role as Achilles.
Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on President Trump on Wednesday to deliver the “final blow”
Judge rules Rubio's sanction of UN rapporteur violates First Amendment
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing sanctions against Francesa Albanese, a United Nations human rights investigator whose recent work has focused on the Israeli military campaign against Hamas in Gaza. U.S. District Judge
In quantum gravity, the cosmological constant may behave similar to the quantum Hall effect
Trying to solve quantum gravity is frustrating. We have made tremendous progress in quantum theory, but it seems that every time we find a new quantum technique, there's a reason it doesn't quite work with gravity. Take, for example, the case of quantum fluctuations and
‘The Rip’ Cast and Crew Lands Netflix Performance Bonus
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity negotiated a deal with the streamer for such a bonus, something that is not typical for Netflix.
Uighurs hope Trump returns to first-term toughness at summit with Xi
Many Uighurs in the diaspora will be watching the summit closely.
On the Scene at the 2026 PGA Championship: What to Know About This Year’s Tournament and How to Watch It Online Free
The 2026 PGA Championship officially tees off this week at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, where the game’s biggest names will compete for the Wanamaker Trophy during one of golf’s most anticipated weekends of the year. Defending PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler returns
Billie Eilish Approves Of Phones At Concerts: “I Would Film Every Single Minute”
Billie Eilish has been promoting her new 3D concert film and starting lots of discourse. First there was vegan discourse (a classic), and now we're back to the evergreen subject of phones at concerts, which is also topical considering Phoebe Bridgers' current no-phones shows .
‘Off Campus’ Boss and Star Ella Bright Break Down Dean and Allie’s Surprise Role in Season 1, Changes From the Book and [SPOILER]’s Shocking Introduction
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “Off Campus” now streaming on Prime Video. “Off Campus” — adapted by creator Louisa Levy — arrives on Prime Video with one of the most passionate pre-built audiences of any series this year. Based on Elle Kennedy’s
What China’s choice of airport greeter says about Trump
In his role as Chinese vice-president, Mr Han Zheng is often sent to formal diplomatic events.
Live: Trump and Xi set to meet in Beijing to discuss Iran war, trade and Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
Researchers identify stability range for piezoelectric glycine using nanoconfinement
Have you ever wondered if the simple building blocks of life could one day power our wearable electronics? Glycine, the simplest amino acid found in our bodies, has a superpower in its β-phase form: it is highly piezoelectric, meaning it can convert mechanical pressure into
Rihanna Shooting Suspect Battles Her Own Lawyer’s Bid for Competency Evaluation
Ivanna Ortiz pushed for a speedy evidentiary hearing on Wednesday as court filings surfaced claiming Rihanna heard the shots first and forced A$AP Rocky to the floor
GOP circles see Rubio gaining ground on Vance with Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is gaining traction inside Republican circles amid growing chatter about who could emerge as the leading contender in the 2028 presidential race. A poll out this week showed him outperforming Vice President Vance in a 2028 potential match-up. A
Almost half strongly oppose AI data centers in their area: Gallup
Close to half of Americans are strongly against artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in their area, according to a new poll. In the Gallup poll, 48 percent said they would generally “strongly oppose” building “a data center in your area to support artificial intelligence,
Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report
Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruit It is a beautiful early summer Sunday afternoon and you have stopped for a pub lunch. A waiter sets down a roast served with carrots, peas,
‘The Boys’ Star on [SPOILER]’s Tragic Death, Why He Can’t Watch His Final Episode and Dancing With Homelander Between Takes: ‘We Had to Keep It Light’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of “The Boys” Season 5, now streaming on Prime Video. In a final season full of major deaths, “The Boys” killed off another main character in its penultimate episode. Frenchie (Tomer Capone) put up one last fight
House unanimously passes resolution urging Trump to secure release of detainees in China
The House on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging President Trump to push to secure the release of five people detained in China. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), passed the lower chamber by a vote of 414-0. It states that Trump “should
New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
NEW YORK, May 13 - A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations that he operated a \"secret police station\" on behalf of Beijing in Manhattan's Chinatown
How to Watch the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship Live Online Free
After a dominant Winter Olympic Games, which saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the world’s best hockey nations are once again facing off on the ice for the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship. This year’s event takes place from May 15 to 31 in Switzerland, with 16 countries
Judge says Elon Musk’s $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter disclosures raises ‘red flags’
Judge Sooknanan also noted that SEC lawyers at a prior hearing to discuss the case had appeared surprised when lawyers for Musk revealed that they had been in settlement talks with the agency.
Administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funding over fraud prosecutions
Presented by Lilly {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funding over fraud prosecutions The Trump administration is escalating its fight against alleged fraud by withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid
Long Odds Announce New Album The Dry Land: Hear “Faorah”
You may have heard the extremely exciting news that Times New Viking are back, but that doesn’t mean Adam Elliott is shutting down his post-TNV band Long Odds. In fact, that crew has a new LP in the queue. The Dry Land, the follow-up to 2022’s Fine Thread, is dropping in July.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Serve in Jane Schoenbrun’s Delicious Slasher Homage
If Jane Schoenbrun is feeling the pressures of being their generation’s highest-profile trans filmmaker, it shows in only the most enjoyably defiant of ways in Un Certain Regard opener “Teenage Sex and Death in Camp Miasma.” A steamy stew of sex, death, VHS and junk food, as
House passes bill for year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales, splitting Republicans
The House on Wednesday passed a bill to codify year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel, a major win for members from corn-producing states but one that drew fierce opposition from other Republicans. The vote was 218-203, with 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting
Cold Cave Announces First Han Solo Outing
Wesley Eisold is always getting into interesting situations, like suing WWE . Last night, the Cold Cave/American Nightmare leader hung out with Harrison Ford/Han Solo at the actor's Glenmorangie launch/Tony Hawk's birthday party, along with photographer Atiba Jefferson's usual
Red tape blocks NYC restaurants from offering outdoor dining — leading to steep drop in options: ‘It’s a disaster’
Six weeks into the 2026 outdoor dining season, only 2,100 Big Apple eateries have permits — down from roughly 2,500 last year and about 13,000 during COVID times, Side Dish has learned.
The Legend of Zelda movie just got a release date change, again
Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie has a new release date, moving up one week to April 30, 2027, Shigeru Miyamoto announced.