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Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana dealt second major legal blow in explosive sex slave lawsuit
“The case law makes it really clear,” said Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Dakota D. Ramseur. “You can’t put the genie back in the bottle.”
‘CBS Evening News’ Back Over 4 Million Viewers for First Time in Weeks
Tony Dokoupil is pushing back. The “CBS Evening News” anchor, who has been under intense scrutiny since taking the role in early January, led the signature CBS newscast to an audience of a little more than 4 million during the five-day period ended May 22, according to Nielsen
CO₂ scrubbing microbes discovered in underground laboratory
You might not know it, but the hot water and rocks deep within Earth are teeming with undiscovered life. Dr. Tanvi Govil is one of the biologists studying this new frontier of microbial life that thrives in extreme places.
How homing pigeons keep navigation simple when winging their way home together
When it comes to flocking together, homing pigeons use a simple strategy to find better ways home, according to a recent report. The study, published in the journal eLife, suggests that homing pigeons use simple route averaging when navigating as a group. eLife's editors say
‘Summer House’ Reunion: How to Stream the Anticipated Special Online
One of the most dramatic betrayals in reality TV (since Scandoval, of course) took place after, and potentially during, Season 10 of “Summer House.” Now, the show’s cast will finally speak to each other and the public for the first time in a reunion that airs Tuesday, May 26 at
Spotify Adds 650-Plus Narrated Articles to Audiobook Lineup, Including From Variety
Spotify is bringing another format to listeners’ ears: narrated articles. Starting Tuesday, more than 650 long-form magazine articles will be available (in English) to Spotify users where audiobooks are available. The curated collection of narrated articles, produced the
‘Dark Horse’ retailer shutters all locations after 46 years — including flagship California store
Comic book fans are about to lose a longtime nerd haven.
Cost of simple oil change could skyrocket 40% due to Iran war: report
Some suppliers are warning the US could run out of key Group III base oils from the Gulf region by June.
Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
DUBAI/OSLO, May 26 (Reuters) - United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the waterline, 60 nautical miles off Oman's capital Muscat. UKMTO said the vessel, identified as the
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s Batman 1989 mission is full of Easter eggs
Lego Batman takes players to the Flugelheim Museum from Batman 1989, and it's full of easter eggs honoring Batman's past.
‘Love Story’: From Pulp to Lenny Kravitz, How Music Supervisor Jen Malone Built the Show’s Perfect ’90s Soundtrack
Have people ever been more nostalgic for New York City in the ‘90s? Ryan Murphy’s FX series “Love Story,” which chronicles the tragic romance of JFK Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon), has people riding bikes like Kennedy, dressing like Bessette, and
Mark Duplass Defends ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Amid Speculation About 20-Year-Old Filmmaker’s Role
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve also star in the A24 horror feature hitting theaters Friday.
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
007 First Light review roundup: 'The best James Bond game since GoldenEye'
The initial reaction to IO Interactive's take on the famed British assassin is very positive.
The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?
About two-thirds of the U.S. is in some stage of drought in late spring 2026, yet at the same time the country has been seeing more intense downpours. It might seem contradictory, but both are symptoms of rising global temperatures.
After the fires: Protecting LA's trees while learning lessons for the future
Southern California is emerging from yet another round of wildfires just as the wildfire season gets underway. It's been less than 18 months since catastrophic wildfires hit the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
Nine anonymous crypto owners hold massive sway over Polymarket outcomes, drawing traders’ ire: report
Nine anonymous cryptocurrency wallets have been revealed to have a massive sway over who wins and loses some of Polymarket’s most contested prediction market bets – drawing blowback from a growing number of unhappy traders. Polymarket’s third-party resolution mechanism over
SimRacing Expo's first-ever US event proves driving sims have finally hit the American mainstream
Can't afford a $15 million F1 car? Sim racing can get you seat time.
Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Brady Among Guests Set for Tubi’s ‘The Other Football,’ Hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Jameis Winston (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Brady and Keegan-Michael Key are among the guests who have been tapped to appear on Tubi’s soccer-themed eight-episode talk show “The Other Football,” which is timed to the 2026 World Cup. Also set to appear are “Ted Lasso” star Brendan Hunt; Team USA and World Cup hopefuls
Destiny 2 players are processing their grief by posting their most embarrassing self-owns, and I've never felt more seen
This is Destiny, to me.
Ansel Adams Trust Decries Dealer's Sale of Photo Colorized Using AI
The trust said gallerist Peter Danziger's AI-altered editions, offered at an art fair, “exploited Ansel’s name, reputation, and his most iconic image."
Bad Bunny Will Bring a Slice to Life in ‘Toy Story 5’
Benito will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Pixar flick, voicing a forgotten toy known as “Pizza with Sunglasses”
Epic Explains It Didn’t Make Fortnite Porsche AI Concept Image Following Online Dogpile
The image was deleted, then reuploaded just so Unreal Games could explain that Porsche were the ones who made it
Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
Israel is “deepening its operation” in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.
‘House of the Dragon’ Boss Calls Season 3’s Battle of the Gullet ‘Craziest Episode of TV Ever Made’
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal is teasing an “all-out war” right from the get-go. In Entertainment Weekly’s cover story, Condal called the premiere of Season 3, which features the Battle of the
Vance: Pope's AI warnings 'profound'
Vice President Vance on Tuesday said that Pope Leo XIV’s warnings on the risks of AI were “profound.” The Vatican published the pontiff’s first encyclical, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” on Monday. In the 42,000-word letter, the first American pope urged policymakers to address
Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical letter yesterday; it’s entitled Magnifica Humanitas Of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV On Safeguarding the Human Person In the Time of Artificial Intelligence . It is very long and I haven’t been able to read the whole thing; here’s a
Judge rejects challenge to block new GOP-favored House map in Tennessee
A federal judge rejected a challenge to temporarily block a new set of GOP-favored congressional lines in Tennessee on Tuesday, delivering a blow to Democrats who are all but expected to appeal the ruling as they look to undo new GOP redistricting. U.S. Chief District Judge
Luna Abyss is quietly one of the best shooters of 2026
Luna Abyss combines Doom, Returnal, and Metroid Prime to create one of 2026's best (and most stylish) shooters.
As wolves recover, golden jackals may still conquer most of Europe thanks to 'human shield'
Human activity may be enabling the expansion of golden jackals across Europe by reducing the suppressive effect of gray wolves, suggests research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. This human-mediated interaction could allow jackals to occupy up to 75% of the continent,
Why we struggle to predict our future choices
You probably think you know yourself pretty well. So when you make a plan, you assume you have a reasonably accurate picture of what future you will do. New research suggests that assumption is wrong, and that the gap has real consequences for the decisions we make every day.
How to try for a baby in Paralives and get pregnant
Here's how to navigate your paramour paras into the world of parenthood.
Trump: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should ask for help after 'teen takeover'
President Trump said on Tuesday that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) should “call for help” after an 18-year-old allegedly struck five police officers with a car over Memorial Day weekend. “Teen takeover in Chicago. Five officers badly
Trump’s Attorney General Haunted by Lawsuit Accusing Him of Forgery
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been embroiled in a yearlong lawsuit with two former clients who have accused him of malpractice and forgery. Vanity Fair reported that twin brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan, both New York financial advisers, sought Blanche’s services
The Private Worlds of Charlotte Brontë and Octavia E. Butler
Behind The Huntington Library’s glass cases, the layers of motherhood, career, friendship, family, and loss are revealed in personal objects.
Haegue Yang’s Constellations for a Divided Korea
The artist’s play on light and shadow transforms Venetian blinds into haunting reflections on exile, borders, and the longing for reunification.
Democrats urge Trump to commute sentences of people serving for nonviolent marijuana offenses
A group of nine Democrats urged President Trump to commute the sentences of people serving time for nonviolent marijuana offenses, following his decision to reclassify the drug last month. “The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is plagued by capacity issues, both overcrowded and
DC hosting FIFA World Cup 'fan zone' tied to 250th birthday of US
The National Mall in Washington, D.C., will serve as a “fan zone” this summer during the FIFA World Cup tournament, organizers announced on Tuesday. This fan zone is part of a host of scheduled events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary organized by the White House
Luxury automaker McLaren coming to Midtown NYC, helping complete remarkable rebirth of landmark tower: sources
The 750,000-square-foot landmark’s office space is nearly 100% filled with premier tenants including Chubb, Aquarian Group, private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, and Hermes.
Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.
Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risks
A 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease between animals and people, according to new research led by the University of
Black detainees twice as likely as white detainees to be strip‑searched in police custody: New study
The government has promised a new era of youth justice reform focused on protecting vulnerable children and reducing harm.
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline
Millions of student loan borrowers need to choose a new plan — here’s everything you need to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will need to switch to new repayment plans starting July 1 – and the plan you choose could make a huge difference in how much you owe each month.
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s quietest sequence should be the template Star Wars' future
The part of The Mandalorian and Grogu and that felt most like classic Star Wars was when Grogu was caring for his poisoned father on Nal Hutta
The Hill's Decision Desk 2026 — Data Nerds track Texas runoff elections
The Hill presents one and a half hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 Texas runoff elections Tuesday from 8-9:30 p.m. EDT. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by "Sunrise on The Hill’s" Cory Smith, joined by The Hill Sunday host and
Album Of The Week: ear Rumspringa
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The Surprising Calm at the Center of Wasp Nest’s Violent Power Struggle
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