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Artist-run spaces represent the heart of Los Angeles’s art scene, yet most people still see the city’s identity as tied to the market — one that’s increasingly influenced by the East Coast.
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James Van Der Beek’s Final Movie Revealed: ‘The Gates’ Trailer Shows Late Actor as Evil Pastor
The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller will be in theaters March 13. In addition to Van Der
Trump criticizes UK for giving up Diego Garcia
President Trump again took a swing at the United Kingdom on Wednesday for giving away Diego Garcia, an island that is part of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. “I have been telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, that Leases are no good
Starfield‘s Next Big Update Isn’t A 2.0 Reboot, It’s For People Who Already Love The Game
The creative director at Bethesda did confirm the studio has plans to keep working on Starfield 'for a while'
Microsoft uses plagiarized AI slop flowchart to explain how Github works, removes it after original creator calls it out: 'Careless, blatantly amateuristic, and lacking any ambition, to put it gently'
The official Introduction to Github page included an AI-generated graphic with the phrase "continvoucly morged" on it, among other mistakes.
Trump’s Sons Say Their Open Corruption Is Our Fault
President Donald Trump’s sons are so far past trying to dispel accusations of corruption that they’re actually blaming everyone else for making them so crooked. Speaking to CNBC Wednesday from a gilded ballroom at their father’s Mar-a-Lago resort, Don Jr. and Eric Trump,
Pokémon hotel allows guests to stay there without clothes, but not like that
Mimaru's Pokémon rooms are fully furnished with Pokémon decorations, and now you don't even need your own clothes to stay there.
Disney Axed ‘Star Wars’ Sequel ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: ‘It’s Insane’ and ‘We Were All Frustrated’
Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said “it was no surprise” to read Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm exit interview and hear
Trump’s Board of Peace to meet as Gaza stability plan languishes
President Donald Trump will gather officials from dozens of countries in Washington to hear a status report on his peace plan for Gaza, though serious stumbling blocks remain.
Hubble identifies a near-invisible galaxy that may be 99% dark matter
In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible—low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars.
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action. The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after Trump repeatedly threatened military action
More PS5 price hikes show we've entered a terrible new gaming era
Switch 2, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 users will be wrung dry by gaming companies in an effort to mitigate the rising memory crisis caused by AI
Yaya Bey Announces New Album Fidelity: Hear “Blue”
Last June Yaya Bey released Do It Afraid, an album that sought escape from dire times. This April the Brooklyn-based alt-R&B artist will return with its “companion record” Fidelity, an album that documents what unfolds when those dire times are inescapable. Bey lures you into
‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a
The Long, Dirty History of Our Capitol’s Waters
The recent Potomac River disaster follows centuries of pollution—but things are looking up The post The Long, Dirty History of Our Capitol’s Waters appeared first on Nautilus .
Business/product advice: launch it three times ....
Business/product advice: launch it three times . “The vast majority of the time, the single biggest problem you have is that nobody knows you exist, and nobody gives a damn about what you do.”
RFK Jr.’s FDA Yanks Warnings Against Fake Treatments for Autism
The Food and Drug Administration is caving to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies. The FDA quietly removed a web page warning against therapies and treatments making “false claims” about autism, ProPublica reported Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services
House Democrats demand classified briefing on El Paso airspace closure
Three House ranking members are requesting a classified briefing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to temporarily close the airspace over El Paso, Texas, last week. In a joint letter to several of President Trump’s cabinet officials on Wednesday,
Wall Street bonus bonanza fuels Hamptons spending spree — sending East End home prices soaring 33%
Payouts for 2025 are forecast to hit new record highs of just over $60 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the Empire State's bean counter-in-chief.
Epic Games reveals Fortnite's Solo Leveling skins
While this Sung Jin-woo skin rules, it's definitely based on Solo Leveling: Arise, the mobile game.
Leavitt says Democrats' counteroffer to end DHS shutdown 'unserious'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called a counterproposal sent by Democrats on Tuesday to fund the Department of Homeland Security “unserious” during the White House press briefing on Wednesday. “Last night, they sent over a counterproposal that frankly was very
A-list star’s energy drink brand may owe you up to $150 — how to claim the false advertising settlement
The company has agreed to a $3 million class-action settlement.
Corruption! Ben Shapiro sounds alarm on Trump's overseas business dealings
This isn’t about partisan score-settling. It’s about whether the presidency is being used to serve the public, or to serve the president’s portfolio.
Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says
BERLIN, Feb 18 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he would seek \"strategic partnerships\" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the United States leans on
Elder Scrolls 6 Is Powered By New Version Of Creation Engine
Todd Howard also says the upcoming RPG is a return to Bethesda's 'classic' RPG formula
Remembering Henrike Naumann, LaMonte McLemore, and Frederick Wiseman
This week, we honor Germany’s representative at the Venice Biennale, a singer and photographer, and a documentarian of the lives of institutions.
Turtles' brains shed light on evolutionary developments dating back hundreds of millions of years
A new study from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics reveals a surprising insight into the operation of the ancestral brain: the visual cortex of turtles is capable of detecting unexpected visual stimuli in a way that is independent of their position on the
Former Victoria Secret CEO denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Les Wexner sat in a closed-door deposition Wednesday with members of the House Oversight panel.
Chiral myosin steers actin into stable rotating rings without a template, study finds
Living cells are highly organized, yet they are not assembled using rigid blueprints or by following a predetermined plan. Instead, order emerges on its own from countless interactions between molecules that are constantly moving and rearranging. One of the most striking
Gamers Thought China Would Save Them With Cheap RAM But It’s Not That Simple
CXMT might one day provide more RAM in more products, but for now the company won't save gamers from high prices
Trapping a single protein in a molecular cage: A new path to drug discovery for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Proteins often function in pairs or groups, concealing their internal connection points and making it difficult for scientists to study their individual units without altering their natural structure. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society,
A super stable laser on the moon could guide future lunar missions and improve our timekeeping
Scientists are proposing to build a laser in a crater on the moon to help future lunar missions land safely in the dark and find their way around. This ultra-stable light source could also help us keep time more accurately, as they explain in a paper available on the arXiv
New study identifies sequence of critical thresholds for Antarctic ice basins
The Antarctic ice sheet does not behave as one single tipping element, but as a set of interacting basins with different critical thresholds. This is the finding of a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Max Planck Institute of
Kevin O'Leary destroys leftist CNN panelist over US history
Maybe liberals could lean into a positive message if they want to win elections ever again.
FCC's Carr brushes off CBS-Talarico interview controversy as a 'hoax'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr downplayed controversy around an interview "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert conducted with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) that was allegedly blocked from airing on CBS. Colbert kicked off a wave of outrage
Fed officials deeply divided over future rate cuts, need to see big drop in inflation: meeting minutes
Most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.
Prussian-blue based electrode demonstrates high capacity for cesium removal
Radioactive cesium ions, due to their high-water solubility, pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Conventional adsorbents such as Prussian blue (PB), although effective for cesium removal, often involve complex fabrication and high operational costs.
A brake on the far right, but at what cost? Portuguese electoral showdown on The Ring
In this episode of The Ring, recorded at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, we examine the outcome of Portugal’s presidential election and its implications for both the country and Europe.
Why the bipartisan consensus on Israel is under threat
U.S.-Israeli relations are in trouble as both political parties are being pulled away from Israel, with far-left critics of Israel winning Democratic nominations and young Republicans and evangelicals showing unfavorable views of Israel.
RFK Jr., Kid Rock go shirtless in new HHS ad
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined forces with singer Kid Rock in a new ad promoting the department’s Make America Healthy Again initiative. “I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE +
Mantle plume vs. plate tectonics: Basalt cores reshape the North Atlantic breakup debate
About 56 million years ago, Europe and North America began pulling apart to form what became the ever-expanding North Atlantic Ocean. Vast amounts of molten rock from Earth's mantle reached the ocean floor as the crust stretched and thinned, creating a volcanic, rifted margin
Knumears – “My Name”
Knumears are an LA power trio who make a raw, roiling form of screamo that recalls the genre’s intense, erratic early days. This spring, they’ll release their full-length debut Directions, and we’ve already heard them team up with Jeff Smith, from screamo OGs Jeromes Dream, on
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the Chagos Islands are handed over to Mauritius.
Democrats Plot Boycott and Protests of Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump will be holding his State of the Union address next Tuesday evening, and some Democrats have decided to skip the event and hold a rival gathering instead. “The People’s State of the Union” will be held on the National Mall at the same time as the president’s
Jeffries: Democrats 'steadfast' in demands for ICE reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Wednesday that Democrats are “steadfast” in their demands for specific reforms to President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. Those reforms are at the heart of the partisan impasse that’s halted funding to the
Nintendo forces The Poké Court to change name after NYC robbery
Manhattan card shop The Poké Court has rebranded as The Trainer Court after a recent robbery attracted attention from Nintendo
Who Will Be Next to Headline the Sphere? We Make Our Educated Guess
As fans await No Doubt and Phish residencies, we look ahead to what other acts just might descend on Las Vegas to play the innovative venue
Why negativity can motivate founders: Study links doubts to greater persistence
A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. "Most entrepreneurs—people who start their own businesses—actually identify with the business
Jeffries meets with Maryland Senate president opposed to congressional redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Wednesday that he had met with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D), a critic of mid-cycle redistricting, and urged him to have his chamber vote on a new set of congressional lines passed by the Maryland House of
Understanding 'Snowball Earth' extreme climates when the world is covered in ice
In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth."
