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Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
Jim Chalmers’ budget doesn’t fix everything – but it’s an overdue first payment to future generations | Ken Henry
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Indonesian tech consultant gets four years in prison in Chromebook graft case
Prosecutors previously argued that he played a central role in the alleged graft scheme.
Jensen Huang is joining China trip after Trump called the Nvidia CEO: Source
The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.
A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. The team identified two enzymes that work together to build the molecule’s unusual twisted structure, solving a mystery that had puzzled
Watch U2 Film a Video For Upcoming Single ‘Street of Dreams’ Off Their Next Album
The reunited band, with Larry Mullen Jr. back on drums, shot the video on top of a school bus in Mexico City, and the song will appear on a currently-untitled LP later this year
Michael Che Pulled Out of Kevin Hart Roast Before Shading White Writers for Jokes About ‘Slavery, Sex Crimes, Slurs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Che is roasting the “Roast of Kevin Hart.” The comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star was originally slated to perform at the live Netflix event on Sunday, two sources involved in the production tell Variety, but he ended up pulling out due to scheduling difficulties
“Weird Al” Broadway Musical In The Works
Have you ever wondered why there's no "Weird Al" Broadway musical in the works? Well, now there is! According to Playbill , Dare To Be Stupid (titled after his 1985 album) is officially in development, helmed by writers Scott Brown and Anthony King, who did Beetlejuice and
Scientists discover a weak spot shared by polio and common cold viruses
Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, have uncovered a crucial trick used by enteroviruses—the group behind diseases like polio, myocarditis, encephalitis, and even the common cold—to reproduce inside human cells. The team captured, in unprecedented
The Punisher: One Last Kill exposes a major flaw in Marvel's streaming strategy
Punisher: One Last Kill showcases the potential of the Special Presentation format, offering a compact, action-packed story
New drugs could wipe out the “zombie cells” linked to cancer and aging
Researchers found a new way to kill harmful “zombie” cells that linger after chemotherapy and help cancers become more aggressive. These senescent cells survive by relying on a protective protein called GPX4, even while sitting on the edge of a deadly iron-triggered collapse.
Nebraska Dem who will drop out and support Dan Osborn wins Senate primary
Cindy Burbank’s victory gives independent Dan Osborn a clearer path against incumbent GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Iodine deficiency is creeping back. Vegans, vegetarians and pregnant women are most at risk
Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn't entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodization of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing conditions caused by a lack of this mineral, including goiter
Lies of P studio is hiring an 'AI Creator' for future projects but says the role will not be 'directly involved' in the development of the sequel
The successful applicant will use AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for "asset creation," post-processing, and training AI models for use in game library creation.
Obama backs Talarico in Texas
Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State to support his Senate campaign. The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Texas governor, at a taco shop in Austin,
U2 Preview New Song “Street Of Dreams” In Music Video Footage From Mexico City
U2 kicked off the year with a surprise EP on Ash Wednesday and another one for Easter . Today, they're back with more surprises: The band indiscreetly shot a music video in Mexico City for a new song called "Street Of Dreams." The post U2 Preview New Song “Street Of Dreams” In
Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is projected to face off this fall against former state Sen. Lynne Walz (D) for another term leading the Cornhusker State, according to Decision Desk HQ. Pillen, a first-term governor, is running for reelection with President Trump’s support after
Malaysia’s seniors face a loneliness crisis as population ages
News reports also said Malaysia was projected to become an “aged nation” by 2048.
Ricketts, Osborn set for November Senate showdown, with Democrat expected to drop bid
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is set for a general election showdown against independent Dan Osborn, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. Osborn, the independent veteran and mechanic who came surprisingly close to ousting Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in 2024, represents
Sega has canceled its live service 'Super Game' due to 'intensifying market competition,' and I really, really hope it's a sign that the industry is finally correcting itself
Years of catastrophic bets on F2P mega hits may finally be subsiding.
Punisher One Last Kill review: The perfect antidote to Marvel's messy multiverse
Forget Marvel movies and enjoy Disney Plus' Punisher special for its standalone action
‘Punisher: One Last Kill’ Is a Brutal Study of PTSD and Grief — and Marvel’s Most Violent Project Yet: TV Review
“Punisher: One Last Kill” is anything but. To put it plainly, Jon Bernthal’s anti-hero Punisher does a lot of killing in his Marvel Special Presentation. A whole lot. But layered into the over-the-top violence is a powerful character study of a PTSD-addled veteran who has lost
‘Rush Hour 4’: Director Brett Ratner Hitches a Ride With Trump to Scout Locations in China
The action pic marks Ratner's first narrative feature since being cast out of Hollywood almost a decade ago and follows the release of his documentary about First Lady Melania Trump.
Netflix Roasted Kevin Hart Because Paul McCartney Turned Them Down
On Sunday Kevin Hart was the celebrity who faced the wrath of the Netflix roast. But, in a weird turn of events, it turns out the producers tried (and, obviously, failed) to get Sir Paul McCartney first. The post Netflix Roasted Kevin Hart Because Paul McCartney Turned Them
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Study identifies geysers the JUICE mission could explore on Ganymede
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, is also the solar system's largest satellite, even larger than the planet Mercury. It is also the only celestial body aside from Earth (and the gas giants) to have an intrinsic magnetic field. As if this didn't make the icy body interesting
Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows
By Florence Tan, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart SINGAPORE, May 13 (Reuters) - The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company has urged the U.S. Navy to allow a crude oil tanker laden with Iraqi oil to sail through its blockade in the Middle East Gulf to provide a Vietnamese
JB eateries cautious about raising prices amid Middle East crisis
Stringent security checks at Woodlands Checkpoint and Johor Causeway has also impacted eateries.
US Treasury's Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China's He ahead of leaders’ summit
INCHEON, South Korea, May 13 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to hold trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of a summit later this week between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies in Beijing.
House GOP eyes summer push for another party-line bill
Speaker Mike Johnson said he thinks Republicans can act before members leave in July.
‘I Want Your Sex,’ ‘Girls Like Girls’ and ‘Leviticus’ Among Frameline50’s 2026 Line-Up
Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” Hayley Kiyoko’s “Girls Like Girls” and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus” are among the titles set to screen during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), Frameline announced Tuesday. The festival will take place June 17
Anthropic to brief House Homeland Security panel about Mythos in closed-door meeting
The House Committee on Homeland Security will host Anthropic for a closed-door briefing on its Mythos cybersecurity model on Wednesday, as fears grow in Washington about the safety risks of artificial intelligence. A source familiar with Wednesday's meeting confirmed it to The
Bring Me The Horizon Singer Suffers Mild Concussion After Fan Throws Phone At His Head
We are unfortunately back with more news of concertgoers throwing objects at musicians. Last week, Eric Clapton called off an encore in Madrid after a fan threw a vinyl sleeve at him. Last night, Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes had a phone chucked straight at his head
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
Gravitational wave detectors can now 'autotune' signals to harmonize the heavens
Gravitational wave researchers working on the world's most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production.
Why Do Regular Cannabis Users Tend to Weigh Less?
New research in mice is shedding light on this paradox The post Why Do Regular Cannabis Users Tend to Weigh Less? appeared first on Nautilus .
Conan O’Brien to Bring His Irreverent Comedy to the Oscars for Third Consecutive Year
The comedian looks to score a three-peat as host of the 99th Academy Awards
Rare DM – “Mean Girled”
Erin Hoagg can turn anything into the subject of an otherworldly dark wave anthem. Petty drama is at the center of the newest Attention single “Mean Girled,” and she transforms it into a big, sleek party. “I hate worrying about people I don’t even care about,” the NYC artist
Pro-Iran hacking group targets California tech company in flurry of attacks
The “Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq – 313 Team” claimed responsibility for the assault on eBay and Spotify, which reportedly triggered widespread outages.
Social Security COLA for 2027 expected to jump as inflation rises, estimate shows
Social Security beneficiaries could see a substantial bump in their checks in 2027, according to an early projection from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).
Trump picks new acting ICE director
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to The Hill's broadcast partner NewsNation that President Trump will select Dave Venturella to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an acting capacity after the departure of Todd Lyons, who is
Cate Blanchett Co-Founds RSL Media, a Non-Profit to Address Consent Around AI Usage
Cate Blanchett has co-founded a new non-profit company, RSL Media, which helps provide a human consent framework for AI’s use of creative work, name, image and likeness. Advocates and supporters include Javier Bardem, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Tom Hanks, Dame Helen Mirren,
Old newspapers track porpoise populations across the Baltic Sea
Harbor porpoises were once found across a much wider area of the Baltic Sea than they are today, including regions where they are now rare or absent. This is shown in a new study that uses centuries-old Swedish newspapers to reconstruct past distribution patterns.
South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission after US talks, Defence Minister says
He said forms of phased support could include expressions of political support and personnel dispatches.
After his shock retirement last year, legendary former Tekken boss has landed at one of Japan's biggest fighting game publishers
Katsuhiro Harada is now the CEO of VS Studio.
Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough
As blood stem cells age, their lysosomes become overactive and damaged, triggering inflammation and weakening the body’s ability to regenerate healthy blood and immune cells. By calming this cellular “overdrive,” researchers restored the stem cells’ youthful function,
Largest-ever survey of physicists puts Standard Model of cosmology under scrutiny
The largest-ever survey of physicists from around the world—released today—shows a distinct lack of consensus across many of physics's most important questions, from the nature of black holes and dark matter, to the still-incomplete unification of Einstein's theory of gravity
