Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds
The deaths of the two Indonesian nationals came less than a day after another UN peacekeeper - also Indonesian - was killed in Lebanon.
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Crushing soda cans and the mathematics of corrugation formation
Many people have likely found themselves watching oddly satisfying videos of random objects being squashed by a powerful hydraulic press, but rarely do people consider why things squash the way they do. One object that caught the eye of researchers at The University of
One Chart Shows Buying An Old PlayStation Has Never Been This Expensive Before
Aggressive price drops kept console gaming affordable
Where is Maurice's Black Market Vending Machine in Borderlands 4
Here's where you can find Maurice's Black Market Vending Machine this week in Borderlands 4 and grab some nice legendary gear!
Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
Oracle executives recently said the use of AI tools was allowing smaller engineering teams to do more work.
Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects
An individual's position in the income hierarchy is a stronger predictor of well-being than either how much they earn or how large the income gap is between them and others, finds new research from the University of Leeds, the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick.
With $4 gasoline, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option
WASHINGTON — The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the administration will not “foreclose any option” in the conflict, including boots on the ground.
Artemis II's long countdown: A space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the moon
While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: "Why has it taken so long to return to the moon?"
Reservoirs are changing: What Landsat data reveal about water loss and gain
Communities worldwide rely on reservoirs for drinking water, hydroelectric power, irrigation, and more. These critical freshwater resources are affected by seasonal and long-term changes; water levels in reservoirs can dip during hot summer months or due to prolonged drought,
Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Costas Pitas March 31 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Some 66% of respondents to
Trump Links Biden’s Ukraine Aid to Pentagon’s Iran War Funding Request
With the Pentagon potentially seeking a $200 billion supplemental package to fund the ongoing war with Iran, President Donald Trump defended that figure in part by saying U.S. ammunition "was taken down by giving so much to Ukraine." He then exaggerated the amount of aid to
Targeting tumor supporting cells: Lipid nanoparticles advance CAR T success in pancreatic cancer
Often diagnosed when surgery is no longer an option, pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat and has one of the lowest rates of survival among major malignancies. Like many solid tumors, the most common type of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic ductal
Marine detained in California after explosive round discovered at airport security
A U.S. Marine was detained at Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after authorities said airport security personnel discovered a live explosive round in his checked baggage. The ordnance, later confirmed to be a live 25 mm explosive round, was found by Transportation
Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it plans to target major U.S. technology companies across the Middle East, including Apple, Microsoft and Google, on Wednesday amid
Conductive hydrogel enables electrical and biochemical signal control
Many emerging medical technologies rely on seamless integration between biological systems and electronics. This requires materials that are soft, electrically conductive, and biologically active—properties that have been difficult to combine in a single system. Research teams
Trump to sign order cracking down on mail-in voting fraud
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that would crack down on mail-in voting across the country. The order will require newly appointed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, aided by the Social Security Administration, to create a list of
Mark Simonson reminisces about when he discovered type...
Mark Simonson reminisces about when he discovered type design . “The idea of coming up with an original alphabet design fired my imagination. And learning that it was possible to design type professionally was a revelation.”
Trump administration shuts down social media accounts tied to Bovino
The Trump administration on Tuesday confirmed that social media accounts tied to former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino were shut down, after reports indicated he refused to turn them over following his retirement. “Chief Patrol Agent Bovino has retired from federal
Prediction markets face DOJ scrutiny over well-timed bets on Nicolás Maduro capture, Iran strikes: sources
"The action in the prediction markets like the action in any markets is stuff that will be looked at," a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post.
Is Joel McHale Quietly Becoming a Leading Man?
Veteran comic actor Joel McHale took a big swing this year, with a film role that showcased some incredible versatility. He played a doting dad, undercover lover, authority figure and action star all in one. He didn’t get any laughs, and that was the point. Maybe one thing is
Physicist recreates neutron star reaction, reveals how explosive stars forge elements
A Mississippi State physicist has produced a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets and life on Earth. The findings appear in The
Anoushka Mirchandani Conjures Ancient Mythological Nature Spirits in Vibrant Oil Paintings
Mirchandani explores mythology and perception through the Southeast Asian mythological tradition of apsaras. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
‘Scream 8’ in the Works With ‘Poker Face’ Writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman
Last month's 'Scream 7' set a new record for the slasher franchise, earning more than $220 worldwide.
MAGA Furious as Trump Restores Planned Parenthood Funding
The Trump administration is going to restore funding to Planned Parenthood, and conservatives are not happy. Right-wing media outlet The Daily Wire reported Tuesday that the White House will continue Biden-era grants to the family planning organization for another year, but end
Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war
Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut's main airport road on Tuesday, as the UN Security Council held an urgent meeting after three peacekeepers were killed in the south. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military would occupy a swathe of southern
Iran executes alleged MEK members in bid to signal wartime control
Iran's execution of four alleged opposition members underscores a wartime strategy of tightening domestic control — leveraging a familiar "enemy" narrative to manage internal dissent and uncertainty.
Anisotropic 2D crystal with hyperbolic localized plasmon resonances unlocks additional degree of freedom
Recent advancements in nanophotonics are moving beyond isotropic noble metals to achieve dynamic and directional control over plasmons. Conventional localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) are limited by their isotropic permittivity and geometry-dependent resonance tuning.
Forest soil on doormats rebalances urban homes' indoor microbiome, study suggests
Introducing forest soil on an entryway doormat shifted the indoor microbiome of Finnish homes closer to bacterial profiles found outdoors, with less contribution from human-associated bacteria, a new study shows. In the future, such interventions rebalancing the home microbiome
How to buy Bitcoin in 2026: A practical guide to regulated finance apps
It's probably just a Bit easier than you think.
FAA restricts some landings in San Francisco
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is restricting the landing of some flights at San Francisco International Airport, the agency said Tuesday. In a statement, the FAA said the airport “will experience some flight delays due to a runway repaving project and an FAA safety
David Byrne showing 'ICE footage' during 'Life During Wartime' performances
Talking Heads front man David Byrne said Monday he has played "ICE footage" as he performs the song "Life During Wartime" while touring to promote his new album, "Who is the Sky?" Byrne brought up the footage when asked by "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert if Talking Heads
Judge allows Trump subpoena collecting info on Jewish students, faculty at Penn
A federal judge ruled Tuesday the University of Pennsylvania has to comply with a subpoena from the Trump administration requesting lists of Jewish faculty, students and organizations and their contact information as part of a discrimination probe. Judge Gerald Pappert ruled
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nike, Dave & Buster's, RH and more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
How California's war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone's air cleaner
Cars on the road today are 99% cleaner than they were in 1970. Air quality in the United States is much, much better as a result. In Los Angeles, where I live, lead levels in the air were 50 times higher in the 1970s than today, and the amount of lead in kids' blood has
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi police officials say
U.S. news site Al-Monitor announced the abduction of news correspondent Shelly Kittleson, noting a U.S. official said that the State Department is working with the Iraqi government to secure Kittleson's release
How to get the Chillfallen Sword in Crimson Desert
Here's how to get the Chillfallen Sword in Crimson Desert, a beautiful one-handed weapon that you can add to your arsenal.
‘Avatar’ Can ‘Take More Risks’ Than Marvel Movies Because Lack of Studio and Fan Pressure, Says Sam Worthington: ‘It’s Not Like We Have to Get Scenes Completed by Today’ or Execs Get Upset
“Avatar” star Sam Worthington recently spoke to The Independent and said James Cameron’s record-breaking movie series does not face the same studio pressures as other Hollywood mega-franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Three movies in, the “Avatar” franchise has
Huge quantities of German ammunition lie at the bottom of Norwegian lakes
The stockpile of German ammunition left in Norway in 1945 could have been cleared and dismantled by the Germans. Norway declined the offer and began dumping it in Lake Mjøsa and other lakes instead.
Say what? New study debunks belief that introverts are better listeners
New Minnesota Carlson research debunks the idea that introverts are better listeners than extroverts. In fact, extroverts may have a slight perceived advantage as listeners. The study authors suggest moving past personality-based assumptions to develop listening as a skill.
France's 'leading consumer association,' backed by Stop Killing Games, sues Ubisoft over The Crew shutdown
More headaches for Ubisoft.
Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says
March 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic solutions. "Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any
Trump rails against White House ballroom challenge, vows to fix 'filthy' reflecting pool
President Trump on Tuesday railed against a lawsuit challenging the White House ballroom construction and other projects as a judge ruled construction on the ballroom must be halted. A federal judge ordered the administration on Tuesday to halt the construction of the ballroom
‘Supergirl’ Trailer: Milly Alcock’s Kara Crosses Paths With Jason Momoa’s Lobo as She Tries to Save Krypto the Superdog
The upcoming DC studios movie flies into theaters June 26.
Frida, Diego, and Raphael
Blockbuster exhibitions at The Met and MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum announces African art gallery, and things to do during a beautiful spring week.
Only 20 years left to stop spiraling decline in British biodiversity, according to study
There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, which is already one of the most nature-depleted countries globally. That is the warning in a new study
Dow soars over 1,100 points as Trump sparks hope on Wall Street that Iran war is nearing end
All three major indexes posted their best day since May
Universal Latin America Ups Alfredo Delgadillo, Angel Kaminsky and Daniel Luna; ASCAP Unveils Award Winners
Universal Music Latin America has announced three key strategic appointments, under the leadership of Jesús López, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula. Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin
World of Warcraft secret hunters perform synchronized dance in a 40-player raid group to finally solve a year-old puzzle, proving they will do anything for a new outfit
You can't even get 40 people into a raid anymore.
