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Bossy BP big bashed for bullying colleagues before abrupt ouster: report
BP’s abrupt ouster of Chairman Albert Manifold this week is the latest in a series of scandalous departures from the oil major.
Coral study could help explain infertility and ovarian cancer by decoding cilia-driven fluid flows
A study by researchers at The University of Manchester, carried out alongside the Universities of Melbourne and Copenhagen, could hold the key to understanding the causes of long-term health problems, such as infertility and ovarian cancer.
Hideo Kojima's AI Prada video prompts outcry from gamers
Kojima's fans aren't happy about his involvement in the AI project, and they're making those feelings abundantly clear on social media.
China's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China Sea
BEIJING, May 27 - China's military said it organised naval and air forces to drive away Dutch frigate De Ruyter, which it accused of illegally intruding into the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday.
How to open the Slovakia hotel fireplace in 007 First Light
Here's how you solve the 007 First Light fireplace puzzle in the Slovakia hotel and where you find the clue to open the hidden passage.
ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start in November, judge says
The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.
The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour
The country trio will celebrate their 2006 album with 16 shows across the United States this fall
Thai cop says viral image of policemen in sparkly dresses is fake
He says he used AI to “create a friendlier image of the police”.
Holy Wave Announce New Album i’m DADA: Hear “s33.u.in/HAL”
Last year, Austin psych veterans Holy Wave impressed us with “Time Crisis Too,” their contribution to a split with Suicide Squeeze labelmates Chastity Belt. The lead single from Holy Wave’s upcoming album is even more impressive, and you can hear it now. In July, the band will
It looks like Nvidia's AI inference GPU won't see the light of day this year, which could actually be good news for PC gamers
Vera Rubin, on the other hand, is all steam ahead. Which isn't good news for PC gamers, sadly.
'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.
Lockstep Announce Debut Album I Know What I Saw: Hear “Ash In The Water”
Nashville power trio Lockstep started in 2021, and they quickly figured out an extra-heavy take on shoegaze. The band impressed us with their single “Drag Along” last year, and now they’ve signed to Profound Lore and announced their full-length debut I Know What I Saw. Lockstep
Mandalorian and Grogu fails to cast women that made the Disney Plus' series great
The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut on the silver screen was missing something: women in speaking roles.
Joy Behar on Jaxson Dart support of Trump: 'The definition of stupidity and racist'
ABC pundit Joy Behar slammed New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for voicing his support of President Trump during an event last week in the Empire State. Behar condemned the professional athlete for "backing a guy like Trump," adding that the president has a "history of
Ebola outbreak risks becoming 'deadliest on record’: Aid group
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Tuesday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo risks becoming one of the “deadliest on record” if global health groups don’t prioritize containing the viral disease. The global nongovernmental organization said the outbreak is spreading
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan concludes working visit to North Korea
Dr Balakrishnan departed for South Korea after the visit.
Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
Parent company Valnet described the new payment scheme as a 'new and exciting, performance-based bonus system.'
UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line
By Emma Farge GENEVA, May 27 (Reuters) - About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area, the U.N. human
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV says
By Elwely Elwelly and Jana Choukeir May 27 (Reuters) - Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S. to also include withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran's vicinity, Iranian state television reported
Trump Fumes as Biden Sues DOJ to Block Audio in Special Counsel Probe
President Trump is publicly fuming after former President Joe Biden sued the Justice Department in an attempt to block the release of audio and transcripts from his interviews with his memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017. The president called his predecessor a
A Kind of Paradise: Reclaiming Colonial-Era Photography Through Contemporary Art
At Museum Rietberg, 20 global artists transform colonial photographs into new narratives of memory, identity, and resistance.
Netflix's Dorohedoro season 3 officially announced following season 2 finale
After an explosive return with season 2, Netflix's Dorohedoro has officially confirmed it will return for a third season.
Droplet-like clusters reveal new control switch for major drug-target receptors
A study by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine identifies a new way that G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs)—targets of roughly one-third of FDA-approved drugs—control signaling in cells. The paper is published in the journal Nature.
Reconstructed 1.5‑billion‑year‑old protein network reveals hundreds of hidden disease‑linked genes
A University of Texas at Austin-led team has reconstructed the most detailed map to date of the molecular machines that carried out the functions of life in an ancient ancestor that gave rise to all complex life on Earth, including us, shedding new light on genetic causes of
‘Dorohedoro’ Season 3 Confirmed in Production by Toho
Toho has confirmed that “Dorohedoro” is in production on a third season. The anime’s second season concluded in April. “Dorohedoro” is adapted from Q Hayashida’s manga of the same name, which debuted in 2000 and ran for 18 years across 23 volumes. The property built a dedicated
Watch Immune System Cells Gobble Up Cancer Cells
It’s the first time the activity has been caught on video The post Watch Immune System Cells Gobble Up Cancer Cells appeared first on Nautilus .
Producer Jess Devaney to Lead Documentary Initiative Launched by Perspective Fund
Producer Jess Devaney has been tapped to lead Perspective Films, a documentary co-production initiative launched by Perspective Fund. The initiative will provide both funding and producing support for culture, narrative and change-focused documentaries. Perspective Films’ first
How Cynthia Erivo Survived ‘Wicked’ — and Thrived: ‘People Thought I Was Being Myself, Even Though I Was Green’
When Cynthia Erivo describes life inside the “Wicked” machine — the double-feature adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical — it’s hard not to picture a woman swept up by a cyclone. “We were holding on by threads,” Erivo says of the past four years, “and we were really
Grapefruit-sized hail may become more common in a warmer world
A global model suggests that climate change could make hailstones larger and more damaging in many regions, especially at mid-to-high latitudes.
ABC plays the victim in FCC complaint over 'The View'
The FCC is trying to enforce Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, which requires over-the-air broadcast stations to provide equal on-air opportunity for political candidates. But is "The View" a bona fide news program?
Europe is the ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order that’s no longer respected - France’s Haddad
France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade.
Greetings from Cape Verde, where the sounds of samba, jazz and morna fill the air
Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation, which hosted two international music festivals in April and has been named the African Capital of Culture for 2028.
It looks like you'll soon be able to move the annoying voices in your Discord calls far away with an upcoming spatial audio feature
Sorry, can't hear you over there.
'This world means so much to us': Overwatch's game director celebrates its 10 year anniversary by mapping out how it all began
Here's to another 10 years.
Trump appoints former AG Pam Bondi to White House science panel
President Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to his panel on science and technology, nearly two months after he fired her as the head of the Department of Justice. Bondi will serve on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, joining
DuckDuckGo's AI-free search saw nearly 28% more visits in the week following Google's insistence that people love AI mode
"People just want a choice."
Africa: Türkiye Reaffirms Commitment to Africa On Africa Day
[The Point] The Republic of Türkiye has reaffirmed its growing partnership and solidarity with African nations as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026, marking another milestone in diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Türkiye and African countries.
Texas Tech backs QB in eligibility fight with NCAA after stint in gambling rehab
Texas Tech University is voicing support for a star quarterback who checked himself in to rehab for gambling addiction and is fighting the NCAA for a return to the field this fall. Brendan Sorsby, who the school said has completed an intensive inpatient treatment program for a
Box Office: A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Aims for Record $45 Million-Plus Opening Weekend, Continuing Hot Streak for Low-Budget Horror
“Backrooms” is poised for breakout status at the box office. A24’s eerie horror film, from YouTube creator-turned-director Kane Parsons, should earn $40 million to $50 million in its opening weekend. It’s a massive result, one that would shatter the record for A24’s biggest
John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate and Longtime Music Executive, Dies at 71
John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer’s legacy and properties, died Monday due to complications from a fall, a rep for the estate confirms. He was 71. Estate
Trump has 'full control' of GOP, but got 'ahead of the parade' on Paxton: Marc Short
Marc Short, the ex-chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, said on Tuesday that while President Trump maintains “full control” of the Republican Party, his decision to back Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary may have been a fait accompli. “There's no doubt that