Deluge by design: Thai villages flooded to protect capital
Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry.
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Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air
The plaintiffs want the government to declare a national emergency to release resources for fire containment and recovery.
18 Years Later, the MCU Just Killed Off One of Its Oldest Heroee
In episode 2 of VisionQuest, J.A.R.V.I.S. sacrifices himself to save the other AI, giving a fitting farewell to a longrunning MCU character
Indonesia to assess foreign firefighting aid offers, hopes to extinguish blazes within a month
The Indonesian environment minister also outlined plans to tighten land-clearing laws to prevent future forest fires, including scrapping an exemption allowing small-scale burning under traditional practices.
Russian missile hits Kyiv power plant with no early warning from allies, Zelensky says
A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyiv’s CHP-4 power plant, Zelensky said, criticising Western allies for failing to provide advance warning. The attack came despite Trump’s claim that an energy ceasefire was in effect.
A US$60 Casio watch is a new political status symbol in Thailand
The understated Casios tap into a broader global trend in how status is displayed.
“If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields...
“If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields Medal, no questions asked.” OpenAI recently released 350+ proofs of mathematical theorems, all in one go . “I imagine many mathematicians, like me, felt like they got punched in the stomach yesterday,”
China-North Korea bridge to open on October 15
BEIJING, Oct 14 - The long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea will be opened on October 15, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday.
‘All About Corinne’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stalks Sandrine Kiberlain in a Witty, Deliciously Acted French Industry Satire
As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definite-article status in her homeland — referred to routinely as La Huppert, alongside the likes of La Binoche and La Deneuve — it’s immediately, amusingly jarring to see Isabelle Huppert cast as a thoroughly indefinite
Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more. Ossoff, the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024, tied his Republican
After the end of history
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth winter, the collapse of recent diplomatic initiatives and Washington’s explicit pivot from arming Kyiv to brokering a territorial freeze have laid bare a stark new reality. In February 2022, Western leaders predicted that sanctions
Trump pardons diesel mechanics for Clean Air Act violations at Alaska rally
President Trump issued pardons at a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday for two diesel mechanics who were previously charged with and plead guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. The president signed the pardons for Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming on stage at the campaign
Collins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways
Republican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their third Maine Senate debate with just three weeks until Election Day. Collins and Jackson sparred on several topics, including the incumbent's votes for and against the Iran war as well as their
Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play: Footage Revealed of Singer’s Visit to Brooklyn Novelty Store She Slammed for ‘Pretty Woman’ Treatment
Footage of Kelly Clarkson visiting the Brooklyn novelty store she slammed on Saturday has now been acquired and released by Pablo Torre, the host and executive editor of the investigative podcast, “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” The video offers another perspective to the ongoing
Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldmine
Federal court overrules decision by former environment minister for the McPhillamys goldmine development at Blayney The federal court has overturned a rare protection order issued by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek under Indigenous heritage legislation, which the
'VisionQuest' Officially Makes the MCU's Most Overlooked Show Essential Viewing
Wanda and Vision's son emerges as a key character in VisionQuest, and Agatha All Along explained how that's possible.
Black women in food industries face systemic roadblocks
Lilly Jan was perplexed and a little annoyed. Last year, Jan, an assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, was trying to collect information on food industry businesses owned by Black women.
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The...
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew . I love Gerwig and I know this will be good, but I’m cautiously optimistic that it will be great. (I still forever have “Chronicwhatcles of Narnia” stuck in my head tho…)
No report of Malaysian companies involved in Indonesia fires
The focus now is to strengthen the enforcement of domestic laws to curb open burning.
'VisionQuest' Just Officially Fixed a Huge Problem With MCU Canon
Episode 2 of VisionQuest showed Vision getting shot with adamantium bullets, marking the first time the metal is used in the MCU
Trump says Taiwan agreed to buy 30 percent of gas from Alaska pipeline
President Trump announced Tuesday that Taiwan has agreed to purchase 30 percent of gas from the Alaska pipeline over the next 20 years. Speaking at a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, Trump said Taiwan will invest $4.4 billion into the project on top of $50 billion already
Regulator 'will resign' if any political interference in Man City case
The chair of English football's Independent Regulator has said he will resign if there is political interference in any future investigation into Manchester City as a result of widespread impropriety. City have been found guilty on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League
China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September
The country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.
Economists estimate that Malaysia loses up to $15.72 million a day due to haze
The actual economic toll could potentially balloon to a whopping RM600 million to RM1.5 billion a month.
What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say
By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections, two senior Iranian
Girls is coming back to HBO for a 5-episode run. Lena...
Girls is coming back to HBO for a 5-episode run . Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells are all returning. I loved this show and will tune in for sure.
Valve is clearing out its discontinued Index VR headsets if you want a cheap piece of history
The Steam Frame has rendered the tethered workhorse obsolete.
Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, committed on Tuesday to serving a full Senate term as he reiterated “zero interest” in a White House campaign. “Yes, I will,” Ossoff said during a Tuesday debate as he runs for Senate
Saudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI office
A Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company's San Francisco offices, the AI firm and federal prosecutors said Tuesday. "We discovered a sophisticated recording device that was hidden inside one of our offices" and
Legal group files Hatch Act complaint over Omar search
A watchdog group filed a Hatch Act complaint Tuesday against several federal agencies following the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) home. Democracy Defenders Fund called for an investigation the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its secretary, Markwayne Mullin,
Simple cleaning steps could curb deadly fungal disease risks for Australia's wild reptiles
With spring underway and the weather warming, reptiles are on the move in suburbs, parks and scrubland across Australia. Snake catchers and wildlife caregivers are responding to calls for help, and reptile enthusiasts—known as "herpers"—are heading outdoors in search of their
Malaysian links identified in Laos airport drug seizure probe, say Malaysian police
A 51-year-old Filipino woman was believed to have acted as the coordinator, according to the police statement.
5 Forgotten Square Enix RPGs That Deserve a Comeback
Not every game can be Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but these neglected series deserve a second look from Square Enix
Theo James, Hoyeon, Christian Slater Thriller ‘The Hole’ Lands Summer 2027 Release From Orion (Exclusive)
Yeom Hye-ran also stars in director Kim Jee-woon's feature that adapts Hye-young Pyun's novel.
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.
Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster
One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.
Ultrashort laser pulses offer a new way to probe electrons' quantum geometry
Researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the University of Regensburg have developed a method for determining, using light, a quantum property of electrons that has hitherto been difficult to access. The focus is on what is known as Berry curvature—a quantity that
Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story
Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.
What to know about pulmonary adenocarcinoma
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors discovered lung cancer, prompting the removal of a portion of his right lung.
Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a "fungal giant" that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting bodies up to 50 cm (20 inches) high and weighing up to 2.2
‘Clean Hands’ Review: Zach Braff Is a Cop on a Crusade to Save His Addict Daughter in an Uneasy Fact-Based Crime Drama
When a filmmaker tells a story based on real events, especially ones that are inspiring or heroic, there’s always a risk of hagiography. “Clean Hands” is a movie where the storytellers either take a lot of license with an actual person’s life to add drama, or don’t seem aware
Isle of Wight fossil Europe's first known long-clawed megaraptoran dinosaur
A new species of dinosaur—a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger—has been discovered by a UCL-led team from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight. The dinosaur, described in a new paper in the journal Royal Society Open Science, belongs to a group of agile, two-legged
People with a 'good ear' for sounds make better language learners, study suggests
People who are better at noticing fine details in sound—an ability known as auditory precision—can master the pronunciation of new languages faster and more accurately than other learners, a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology finds.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Goldman says investors are looking for 'profitable' Chinese business growth overseas
Sluggish consumer demand in China has pushed many companies, such as electric car brands, to accelerate plans for entering other countries.
Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
