Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in

The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

The action epic fantasy that Paramount tried it kill is a officially a global streaming smash hit

Mere days after its release, the new Avatar: The Last Airbender movie is a huge hit on Paramount Plus.

The role of community energy in mediating the sustainable energy transition

Community energy projects, actively governed and managed by community members, play an essential role in advancing just energy transitions, for example, by providing energy in remote areas, facilitating the adoption of renewable technologies and building resilient electricity

Supernatural Reality Competition Korean Series ‘House of Fates’ Greenlit as ‘Battle of Fates’ Spinoff at Disney+

Disney+ has greenlit “House of Fates,” a spinoff of the record-breaking Korean competition series “Battle of Fates,” from the original show’s producer and writer. The new series, shot on location in Korea, is fronted by the three top-placing fate readers from “Battle of Fates,”

Grammy Chief ‘Saddened to Hear’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards, which the K-Pop superstars announced on Wednesday, in an effort to clarify that the launch of a Best Asian Pop category was not intended to sideline K-Pop artists.

Man found guilty in federal terrorism prosecution tied to Salman Rushdie stabbing

A man has been found guilty in a federal terrorism prosecution tied to the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie four years ago, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said in a Wednesday press release that 28-year-old Hadi Matar of Fairview, N.J. had been convicted

Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent

Taking a daily multivitamin may help older adults preserve the strength and stamina needed for everyday activities. After three years, users reported better functional health than those taking a placebo, although the preliminary findings still require peer review.

Humanoid classroom robots show potential as teaching assistants, not teacher replacements

A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named "Sally" in high school classrooms.

Strain turns non-chiral crystals left- or right-handed on demand

Mechanical strain is one of the most common tools used to tailor the properties of materials. In piezoelectric materials, stretching or compressing a crystal generates an electrical polarization. In piezomagnetic materials, it induces magnetization. Researchers at the Max

Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.

Kanye West Settles Sexual Assault and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With Ex-Staffer

Lauren Pisciotta, West's former assistant, accused the artist of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a Sean Combs studio session

A climate resilience strategy to strengthen US seafood competitiveness

As the U.S. looks to expand domestic seafood production, a new University of Miami study argues that long-term competitiveness will depend on how well fisheries can withstand climate-driven disruptions. The study comes as NOAA advances new efforts to increase domestic seafood

Hydrothermal microbes shape seafloor minerals at newly found vents near Greek island

In August 2023, the German research vessel METEOR set sail on Expedition M192 to the Greek island of Milos with Dr. Solveig Bühring as chief scientist. The mission was to locate and investigate previously unknown hydrothermal systems. Now, three years later, a new study

Africa: Financial Inclusion - Policy Fragmentation, Dollar Dependence Stall Cross-Border Payments in Africa

[Premium Times] Many cross-border transactions still rely on the US dollar as an intermediary currency. At the same time, African currencies are often difficult to exchange directly, and few mechanisms exist for countries to settle payments with one another in local currencies.

Andrew Garfield Weighs in on Drama Surrounding OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’

"This business is in an interesting place," mused Garfield, who plays Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI film.

The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models

The world's largest continent is becoming the center of the artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China.

An innocent man spent 18 months in prison because police misread his Skyrim user name

The error came to light while lawyers were working on his appeal.

I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

Lake ice loss could accelerate after winter temperatures cross critical thresholds

For lakes across the Northern Hemisphere, winter ice is more than a frozen surface. It is a seasonal regulator that shapes underwater ecosystems and energy balance. But as the planet warms, this frozen season is disappearing faster than expected.

Expressway restoration may speed regional economic recovery after disasters

A research team has, for the first time, demonstrated the crucial role that restoring transportation networks (such as roads and railways) plays in rebuilding regional economies and helping residents recover their livelihoods after a major disaster. The study was published in

Hololive vtuber says new rhythm game on Steam is surprisingly true to their personas for a reason: 'We had tons of involvement with the script and dialogue'

Hololive vtuber Shiori Novella says she had a lot of input on Hololive Dreams.

Obama offers his summer reading suggestions

Former President Obama unveiled his summer reading list Wednesday, featuring 11 books with genres ranging from history to fiction. “It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!” the former

AMC Theatres Chief Adam Aron Pushes for Paramount Warner Bros. Merger, Says ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to State AG’s Blocking Deal

Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback. Think “Rocky,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Natural.” A much-maligned or doubted hero rises and triumphs against all the odds. Goosebumps, every time. The comeback saga rings ever so

India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks

Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.

Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Will ‘Return To Growth’ This Fiscal Year

He did not specify what that means

More now say AI does more harm than good: Survey

More Americans now believe AI does more harm than good as concerns grow over the technology’s long-term impact, according to a recent survey. A Bentley University-Gallup survey released Tuesday showed 39 percent of respondents said they believe AI does more harm than good,

Andrew Garfield on Amazon Dropping ‘Artificial’ and Wanting to Meet Sam Altman (EXCLUSIVE)

“Artificial” star Andrew Garfield is weighing on Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to drop the Luca Guadagnino-directed film about Sam Altman and OpenAI. “I was and I wasn’t [surprised],” the Oscar winner told me Wednesday while promoting his new movie “The Magic Faraway Tree.” “I

Meta shares tumble 10% as Mark Zuckerberg’s AI spending spree stuns Wall Street

Meta currently has 32 data centers across the globe in operation or under construction, with 28 of them in the US.

One of industry's toughest lignin byproducts could become feedstock for valuable chemicals

The pulp and paper industry, which manufactures everything from tissue paper to cardboard, also generates a significant yet often overlooked byproduct—a complex polymer called lignin. Around 100 million tons of lignin are produced each year. Despite being the largest natural

Invasive species emerge as a driver of human displacement, new research shows

Invasive alien species are driving human displacement, according to a new research paper published this month in Frontiers. In Kenya, Opuntia stricta has displaced pastoralist communities, while the invasive little fire ant has led to farm abandonment in New Caledonia, the

Ian McKellen Discovered Anthony Mackie Is the New Captain America on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set and Told Him: ‘You Deserve That’

Anthony Mackie recently told IMDb (via The Independent) about Ian McKellen’s wholesome reaction when he told him on the “Avengers: Doomsday” set that he was playing Captain America. “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s

Trump says he 'respects' Biden's pardon of Fauci

President Trump said Wednesday he respects former President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, after the retired health official invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. “The most powerful thing a president has, they

Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year

Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches this year. "Copilot is

Synthwave Trio Gunship Releases Corin Hardy-Directed Video for Their Cover of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Gunship is back with a spooky new music video. The trio’s visual is for their cover of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Time After Time,” which is featured on the soundtrack of Corin Hardy’s recent horror film “Whistle.” Hardy also directs the music video, which consists of previously

Keeping stem cells in check: A new mechanism by which cell junction proteins regulate tissue homeostasis

In many animal tissues, stem cells continually divide to create new cells that replace old or damaged ones. However, this capacity requires strict regulation, as uncontrolled stem cell proliferation can disrupt tissue homeostasis and contribute to tumorigenesis.

Most complete skeleton of 30 million-year-old dog discovered

For decades, a 30 million-year-old fossil sat entombed in rock in an Oregon museum collection. When it was first found, paleontologists thought it might be an early relative of sheep, camels and pigs, whose fossilized skeletons are, in the researchers' view, abundant.

Meghan Markle and Director Alysa Nahmias On Why ‘Cookie Queens’ Is About More Than Girl Scout Cookies

Markle, an executive producer on the documentary, joined Nahmias to discuss their new movie at a L.A. screening on Tuesday.

Jim Cramer says this post-earnings sell-off is a golden buying opportunity

Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses

Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.

Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan blows up pause in fighting

Iran’s surprise attack on U.S. forces in Jordan is threatening to blow up the temporary pause in fighting between the two sides. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan on Tuesday evening, before the U.S. and Saudi Arabia

The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry

Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

Mythos uncovers crypto weaknesses that went unknown for years

Separating the chaff from the wheat in Anthropic results is hard. We take a stab anyway.

Hims & Hers sent users’ health data to social media giants despite promising privacy, bombshell FTC lawsuit claims

Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the ​news and was trading down around 12%.

What’s Coming to Tubi in August 2026

Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout August. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse

The 'most transparent' Pentagon ever draws curtain tighter around Iran war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story The 'most transparent' Pentagon ever draws curtain tighter around Iran war The Pentagon is drawing wide-ranging scrutiny over its increasing opacity

St. Vincent Gets Her Phil: Annie Clark on Reimagining Her Catalog for a Full Orchestral Tour, Climaxing at the Hollywood Bowl

St. Vincent’s music goes beyond the merely dramatic, at times; it can be harrowing, if not soul-shaking, in its most intimate and passionate moments. So it’s not completely surprising that Annie Clark, the woman behind the nom de plume, would be interested in enhancing that

'What is it?' We snooped around in our favorite gaming characters' inventories: can you identify the weird stuff they're carrying?

Like r/whatisit, but for games. See?