Trump Pushes Out First Native Chair of National Endowment for the Humanities
Shelly C. Lowe has left her position at the NEH “at the direction of President Trump,” the agency said.
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A ‘Jeopardy!’ Win 24 Years in the Making
"Harvey Silikovitz first auditioned for ‘Jeopardy!’ in 2001. On Monday, he finally got a chance to play."
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol defends company’s DEI practices, says they are ‘key’ strength of business
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol reaffirmed during a shareholder meeting this week that the company will continue focusing on diversity, calling it a key part of the coffee giant's strength.
‘Prison Break’ Reboot Pilot Casts Emily Browning, Lukas Gage, Drake Rodger
The “Prison Break” reboot pilot at Hulu has added three series regulars, Variety has learned. Emily Browning, Lukas Gage, and Drake Rodger have all been cast in leading roles in the pilot, which was originally announced in December. As previously reported, the pilot is set in
Jessica Simpson Played Her First Show In 15 Years At SXSW
Jessica Simpson is not the kind of musical artist I tend to associate with SXSW, but it was there in Austin that Simpson made her return to the stage this week for the first time in 15 years. At Owen Bradley Park for the Grammy Block Party, the former TRL and reality TV star
The Great Whale Conveyor Belt
The loss of whales has weakened the longest food chain on the planet The post The Great Whale Conveyor Belt appeared first on Nautilus .
Miami Beach Mayor Proposes to End Lease, Withdraw Funding for Theater Over ‘No Other Land’ Screenings
The mayor of Miami Beach is asking the city to end a lease agreement and withdraw financial support from an independent theater that is screening the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land.” Mayor Steven Meiner characterized the film as “a false one-sided propaganda attack on
NATO's Rutte 'instrumental' to annexation of Greenland, Trump suggests
US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons.
NBC Orders Cheerleader Comedy Pilot From Liz Astrof, Jeff Astrof, ‘Cheer’ Alum Monica Aldama
NBC has given out a pilot order to the single-cam project “Stumble.” The show is described as “A mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.” The project was originally set up with a put pilot commitment at NBC in late 2024. Jeff
Weighing in on a Mars water debate: Analysis challenges previous findings
More than 3 billion years ago, Mars intermittently had liquid water on its surface. After the planet lost much of its atmosphere, however, surface water could no longer persist. The fate of Mars's water—whether it was buried as ice, confined in deep aquifers, incorporated into
Douglas Kiker, Viral ‘American Idol’ Contestant Who Made Katy Perry Tear Up at Audition, Dies at 32
Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez, confirmed the news on Facebook Wednesday
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.
Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses
The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.
AI search engines give incorrect answers at an alarming 60% rate, study says
CJR study shows AI search services misinform users and ignore publisher exclusion requests.
New Hunger Games book excerpt introduces Haymitch’s doomed girlfriend
The new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping, continues to find ways to break our hearts before it’s even released. Suzanne Collins’ prequel novel, out March 18, is set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, and tells the origin story of Katniss’ gruff mentor,
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Ulta Beauty, Docusign, PagerDuty and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Matt Pinfield Gives Post-Coma Update: ‘I’m Alive’
The radio host and former MTV VJ hopes to be feeling well enough to get back to work later this month
Syria leader signs temporary constitution, hails 'new history'
The declaration sets out a transitional period of five years, during which a ‘transitional justice commission’ would be formed.
Miami Beach mayor targets local cinema for screening Oscar winner 'No Other Land'
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has threatened to remove a nonprofit art house cinema from city-owned property after it decided to screen the Academy Award-winning documentary 'No Other Land', which he believes promotes antisemitism.
Microsoft unveils Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered 'ultimate gaming sidekick' that will let you talk to your console so you don't have to talk to your friends
Early-stage work on the gaming-focused AI was revealed during today's Official Xbox Podcast.
How parents can develop kids' consumer competence
Taking children to the supermarket isn't always top of the list for parents, but the family grocery shop can have a positive influence on children's future buying habits.
JPMorgan’s Mary Erdoes could have dropped Jeffrey Epstein if she wanted, former top banker testifies
The former JPMorgan exec testified that Mary Erdoes could have cut ties with the disgraced pedophile and financier.
Calibrating CubeSat constellations just got easier
CubeSats have a lot of advantages. They are small, inexpensive, and easily reproducible. But those advantages also come with significant disadvantages—they have trouble linking into broader constellations that allow them to be more effective at their observational or
Pressure engineering reveals organic–inorganic interaction sites in hybrid perovskites
A Jilin University team has reported a novel strategy using pressure engineering to identify the organic–inorganic interaction sites in non-hydrogen-bonded hybrid metal perovskites. This approach offers valuable guidance for designing materials with targeted optical properties
Almost 7 in 10 concerned about measles outbreak: Poll
More than two-thirds of respondents in a new poll say they are concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of respondents say they are concerned about the outbreak, including 36 percent who say
GTA Online update for the week of March 13
The weekly GTA Online update for March 13, 2025, is live with reward events, discounts, prizes, and some St. Patrick’s Day gear. Our GTA Online weekly update guide will tell you everything happening in Los Santos this week. GTA Online special events With last week’s launch of
Blake Lively’s Private Messages Will Stay Private Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit — Mostly
A judge has ruled that any communications that could injure private individuals, including Lively's celebrity friends, would be viewable only by lawyers
Warning Thames Water collapse could cost taxpayers billions and hit pensions
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.
Snakes' secret language of ultraviolet color: A hidden world of predator evasion and camouflage
In the study of why and how animals look the way they do, color is king—at least, the range of color humans can see. A University of Michigan study has examined a color range that humans can't see and often ignore: color in the ultraviolet range. Examining snakes, the
Sales of US goods 'rapidly dropping' at Canadian grocery stores
Canadians are buying less products made in the U.S. in an effort to brace for the impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which are set to cause prices to skyrocket across a range of products. “American products we are selling as a percentage of our total sales are
A planetary boundary for geological resources: Exploring the limits of regional water availability
Geological resources such as critical metals and minerals, essential for the diffusion of technologies such as renewable energy and energy storage towards a decarbonized society, are indispensable for supporting modern life in the form of various products and services. Their
How to transfer to Pokémon Home from Pokémon Go
For those with storage space problems, you can transfer your Pokémon Go Pokémon from the game to the Pokémon Home app, though it’s a one-way trip. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will explain how to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Home, how much it costs to transfer
Michael Fassbender Auditioned for James Bond but Suggested Daniel Craig to Producers: ‘I Don’t Know Why I Was Promoting Him. I Should’ve Promoted Myself’
Michael Fassbender appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and revealed that he suggested Daniel Craig for James Bond during his own 007 audition for “Casino Royale.” “I met with Barbara Broccoli just you know through passing and I actually went in to an audition phase
Evening Report — Trump digs in for long-term trade wars
Presented by National Council on Aging — President Trump is digging in for the long haul on his intercontinental trade war, even as the S&P 500 neared correction territory on Thursday. {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Associated Press Trump says he's 'not going
Justin Bieber Admits He Feels ‘Unqualified and Unequipped’ in Candid Post Amid Concerns About His Health
Last month, representatives for the musician called swelling speculation about his mental and physical health “exhausting and pitiful"
The superpower of beans: Resilient, nutritious and ready for climate change
A study conducted by researchers at ESPOL has developed genetically improved bean varieties that are capable of withstanding water scarcity conditions. This discovery is crucial for developing more efficient agricultural strategies. Growing drought-resistant bean varieties will
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax and healthcare law. They are challenging the freezing of grants including those that are part of a $300 million program to help
Trump Drafts Plans to Take Over Congress’s Spending Powers
Donald Trump and his Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought plan to impound federal spending after Congress passes a budget to avoid government shutdown, setting up a major legal fight with Congress. Trump and Vought, a Project 2025 alum, plan to impound some
6ix9ine Claims Feds Seized Guns & Drugs During Raid On Florida Home
6ix9ine has claimed that police seized guns and drugs from his house following a raid that is said to be a probation check on the rapper.
'They eat snacks during class and swing on chairs': The worrying, sexist behavior of some young men at university
Researchers have been reporting a disturbing rise in sexist, misogynist behavior from students in school classrooms.
The 7 most imported U.S. wines that could get pricer
The U.S. could see a significant price hike on its most popular imported wines, thanks to a looming 200% tariff threat from President Donald Trump. Read more...
Radiohead Form New Business Entity, Signaling Long-Awaited Return
Next year will mark a decade since Radiohead’s most recent studio album A Moon Shaped Pool . You’re reading Stereogum right now, so you probably know the band members have kept themselves busy in the meantime. But now a new Radiohead album seems more likely than ever.
Getty Acquires Raymond Pettibon Archive
The trove comprises drawings, notes, concert flyers, prints, zines, skateboards, and a surfboard, filling 28 boxes, as well as paints and materials related to the artist’s process.
ESA's space probe captures detailed images of Mars and its mysterious moon
Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way to the Didymos asteroid system as part of planetary defence mission.
Charles Melton and ‘Warfare’ Co-Stars Got Matching Tattoos While Filming Alex Garland’s Movie
Hitting theaters next month, the A24 war feature is based on the real-life experiences of co-director Ray Mendoza.
Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu
Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from health care nonprofit KFF. The CDC has confirmed 70 cases of the virus in
Astronomy's dirty window to space: A detailed map of dust in the Milky Way
When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it appears? Or does the star merely look reddish, since its light has had to travel through a cloud of cosmic dust to reach our telescope?
Greenland Inuit face health risks from 'forever chemicals' in diet
Scientists warned on Thursday that the long-term health of Inuit hunters in eastern Greenland was under threat, due to so-called "forever chemicals" in the atmosphere and their diet of polar bear and seal meat.
EFFecting Change: Is There Hope for Social Media?
Please join EFF for the next segment of EFFecting Change, our livestream series covering digital privacy and free speech. EFFecting Change Livestream Series: Is There Hope for Social Media? Thursday, March 20th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific - Check Local Time This event is LIVE
Trump Threatens to Invade Greenland in Wild Press Conference
Donald Trump suggested Thursday that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte could be “very instrumental” in helping him carry out his imperialist fantasy of wresting Greenland from Denmark. During a meeting in the Oval Office, Trump was asked about the “potential annexation” of
