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Trump Rants About Right to Destroy Countries After Tariffs Ruling
President Donald Trump claimed Friday the Supreme Court had granted him the power to destroy other countries, after the high court took away his weapon of choice: sweeping reciprocal tariffs. Speaking to reporters, Trump rambled about how “ridiculous” it was for the Supreme
Fate of console pricing uncertain after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump's tariffs have been deemed unconstitutional, but it's unknown how that will impact prices.
Nothing beats putting all my little stuff on my many little shelves in a super cozy shop sim like Thrifty Business
I love to organize my hoard of junk.
Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.
Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate
Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.
US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress could vote as soon as next week on whether to block President Donald Trump's ability to strike Iran without lawmakers' approval, as the U.S. military prepares for a potential serious conflict with Iran if
Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days to replace some of his emergency duties that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
God of War Sons of Sparta review: 2D Metroidvania gives Kratos new depth amid growing pains
The new God of War may not be an innovative Metroidvania, it's a worthwhile addition to Kratos' story and God of War canon.
REGALADE: The most extensive catalog of galaxies for modern astronomy
An international team of scientists led by the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) has presented REGALADE, an unprecedented catalog covering the entire sky and bringing together nearly 80
Trump’s Epic Loss on Tariffs Is Even Worse for Him than You Think
The Supreme Court’s stunning decision invalidating Donald Trump’s tariffs isn’t just a major legal setback, though it certainly is that. The loss before the high court is also another sign that the pillars of Trump’s right-wing nationalist agenda are crumbling in a much broader
How choices made by crowds in a train station are guided by strangers
In crowds, most people are strangers to you, and everyone else for that matter. However, until now, the effect of stranger-to-stranger interactions on the choices people make in crowds has not been properly examined. Ziqi Wang and Federico Toschi from the TU/e Department of
Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Her to Use Wheelchair at 2022 Ceremony With Lady Gaga: ‘Bulls—. I Will Not Be Treated This Way’
Liza Minnelli lashes out at the Oscars in her new memoir, “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” The “Cabaret” icon presented the Academy Award for best picture alongside Lady Gaga at the 2022 Oscars, but Minnelli appeared somewhat disoriented on stage and stumbled over her words.
Best new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Feb. 20-22)
Xbox Game Pass added a lot of new games this month. Here are three great games to check out from February's additions.
The Color Game . “Humans can’t reliably...
The Color Game . “Humans can’t reliably recall colors. This is a simple game to see how good (or bad) you are at it. We’ll show you five colors, then you’ll try and recreate them.” I scored 39/50 but got a perfect score on one color.
Impact-formed glass provides evidence of cosmic collision in Brazil about 6 million years ago
For the first time in Brazil, researchers have identified a field of tektites. These are natural glasses formed by the high-energy impact of extraterrestrial bodies against Earth's surface. These structures, named geraisites in honor of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais,
Europeans awaiting 'clarity' on next Trump steps after tariff ruling
European nations are awaiting “clarity” on President Trump’s next steps following the Supreme Court’s ruling, which struck down many of his tariffs as unlawful Friday. "We take note of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and are analysing it carefully,” said Olof Gill, the
Freddie Gibbs Is Selling VIP Pre-Show Karate Lessons
Have you ever dreamed about getting karate lessons from ultra-consistent rap presence Freddie Gibbs? Well, now that can be a reality. As part of the VIP experience for his upcoming Last Rabbit tour, you can get a pre-show dojo session that is a 45-minute karate masterclass
Small but mighty microplate reader could transform NASA research
A small but mighty piece of lab equipment, about the size of a cellphone, has arrived at the International Space Station after launching with NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission. NASA aims to use the off-the-shelf device, called a microplate reader, to conduct vital biological
FCC chair calls for 'patriotic, pro-America' broadcaster programs for 250th
The chairman of the FCC is rolling out what the department is calling a the "Pledge America Campaign," which encourages broadcasters to air "patriotic, pro-America content" to celebrate the nation's history. The goal of the initiative, the FCC said as part of the announcement
New insights into how bacteria control DNA synthesis open the door to next generation antimicrobials
Ribonucleotide reductases (RNR) are indispensable enzymes that convert ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides (dNTPs), the precursors to make up DNA. Because DNA synthesis is fundamental to cell survival, RNR activity must be tightly controlled. In bacteria, this control is
Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch Has A Sick Special Edition Most People Can’t Get
The GBA ports are coming to Switch next week
VA reverses on new disability rating rule after intense backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this week abruptly reversed course on a new rule requiring veterans’ disability ratings to be calculated by how well they function on medication and not on the underlying condition or injury itself, a stance that was quickly condemned.
Trump Announces New Tariffs Immediately After Supreme Court Ruling
The president’s hotly anticipated backup plan to replace his unacceptable global tariffs is, basically, to just keep doing the tariffs regardless. The Supreme Court deemed Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs illegal Friday morning, throwing not only the White House’s
McConnell Stalls Trump’s Election Overhaul Bill as Republicans Fume
Senator Mitch McConnell appears to be stalling the voting bill backed by President Trump, and fellow Republicans are not happy. McConnell, who leads the Senate Rules Committee, is refusing to schedule a vote on the legislation, thus preventing it from moving forward. The bill
Busta Rhymes & J Dilla Dropping New Album ‘Dillagence 2’
Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are reuniting for a new album this year. The Flipmode Squad frontman held a listening session in New York City on Thursday night (February 20) for Dillagence 2, the sequel to his and Dilla’s original 2007 mixtape. Joined by Statik Selektah and DJ Tony
Sound And Fury 2026 Lineup Has Rival Mob & Carry On Reunions, Saves The Day, Obituary, More
It's Sound And Fury lineup day, baby! The great festival, dedicated to hardcore and to stuff that isn't hardcore but works in the same circles, returns to LA's Exposition Park Aug. 15-16. I've never been, but it's the festival that I really, really want to get there one year.
Trump calls Supreme Court justices who ruled against tariffs 'disloyal'
President Trump slammed the Supreme Court justices who struck down his tariffs on Friday, which included two justices he appointed, saying he was “ashamed of certain members of the court.” “They're very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution. It's my opinion that the
Supreme Court decision sets up battle over tariff refunds: What to know
The Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision invalidating President Trump’s tariffs is expected to kick off laborious efforts by importers to get refunds for the billions of dollars they’ve paid over the past year. The court’s decision, however, gives no guidance. As Justice Amy
Hunting for the World’s Most Mythical Cannabis: Big Sur Holy Weed
"California is racing to save iconic cannabis strains before legalization kills them."
Living tissues are shaped by self-propelled topological defects, biophysicists find
With a new mathematical model, a team of biophysicists has revealed fresh insights into how biological tissues are shaped by the active motion of structural imperfections known as "topological defects." Published in Physical Review Letters, the results build on our latest
Will Democrats allow a school choice wealth transfer?
Democratic governors must decide whether to opt into a federal school-choice program that could result in a significant wealth transfer out of their states if they don't participate.
Johnson says Congress, administration will 'determine the best path forward' after SCOTUS tariff ruling
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Congress and the White House will “determine the best path forward in the coming weeks” after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs Friday in a rare rebuke. “No one can deny that the President’s use of
Pence praises tariff ruling as win for Americans and separation of powers
Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) lauded the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to strike down many of the Trump administration’s tariffs. A 6-3 majority of the court’s justices ruled that President Trump unlawfully used an emergency statute to impose far-reaching tariffs on
How Punch the Monkey Captured the Hearts of Artists
A baby macaque and his ever-present stuffed orangutan at a Japanese zoo have inspired fan art worldwide, from illustration to embroidery to memes.
This Definitive Biography of Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr. Is Back on Bestseller Lists Following FX’s ‘Love Story’ Series
The definitive biography of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr’s mythologized relationship is back on bestseller lists following FX’s new series “Love Story.” The Ryan Murphy-produced show, which premiered last week, is inspired by the Elizabeth Beller book, which
How root growth is stimulated by nitrate: Researchers decipher signaling chain
When 200 natural accessions of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana grown in a nitrate-enriched medium were compared, one observation stood out: some accessions formed significantly longer lateral roots than others. Genetic analysis revealed a difference in a gene called MEKK14.
Chamber of Commerce: Tariffs ruling 'welcome news' for businesses, consumers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling, which halted the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs, as “welcome news” for businesses and consumers. “Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with small and midsize businesses around the country
How competitive gaming on Discord fosters social connections
Human beings are social animals; they need places to relax, connect with others, and feel a sense of belonging beyond the demands of home and work. Traditionally, these "third places" are thought to be limited to cafes, clubs, gardens, and other neighborhood community spots.
Squeak Carnwath Paints Her Own Path
This artist rejects the notion that paint as a medium inevitably becomes exhausted, incapable of making something, however broken it may be.
'All-in-one,' single-atom could power both sides of water splitting
Green hydrogen production technology, which utilizes renewable energy to produce eco-friendly hydrogen without carbon emissions, is gaining attention as a core technology for addressing global warming. Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis, a process that separates
At The Gates Announce Final Album The Ghost Of A Future Dead: Hear “The Fever Mask”
Last year, we lost Tomas Lindberg at the age of 52. It fucking sucked, and it continues to suck. Lindberg was the frontman of At The Gates, the Swedish legends who pioneered the melodic death metal sound and did it better than anyone else who ever tried it. He also led great
Sen. Marsha Blackburn demands Apple’s Tim Cook explain anti-conservative bias in news app: ‘A disservice’
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is demanding Apple CEO Tim Cook provide answers about whether the company has “systematically suppressed” conservative media outlets in its popular news app.
Ukraine protests renewed Paralympics participation by Russia, Belarus
The decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete.
Letting children play can support development
Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10–15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organizational skills, according to a study conducted by researchers from SWPS University and Istanbul University. The paper "The Dynamics of Pretend
Some of the best drone shots from the 2026 Winter...
Some of the best drone shots from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Redux Redux fuses sci-fi gimmicks to build an emotional revenge thriller
A mother's grief sends her on a multiversal murder spree in this moody, low-budget film.
Capcom Begs Fans Not To Share Resident Evil Requiem Footage As Spoilers Start Leaking
The ninth game in the horror series is coming out next week
Birds change altitude to survive epic journeys across deserts and seas
Every year, billions of birds undertake extraordinary migrations, crossing vast deserts and open seas with no place to stop, feed, or rest. A new international study published in iScience by a consortium of researchers from Tour du Valat, CEFE/CNRS, Muséum national d'Histoire
Big Tech should sell America on AI data centers, not the other way around
AI firms should refuse tax kickbacks and instead commit to be a net positive for local governments.