Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 149 mile range
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‘The Garfield Movie’ Review: Beloved Feline Loses His Sarcastic Growl in Product Placement-Heavy Origin Story
The lasagna-obsessed feline with a near-pathological aversion to Mondays, who first came into popular consciousness in the late ‘70s as a comic strip, is a diluted version of himself in “The Garfield Movie.” Not only is his suave apathy mostly replaced by an excessive
Taiwan’s new president takes over as Chinese incursions surge
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.
Life in Taiwan is rowdy and proud, never mind China’s threats
As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.
Are we really about to talk to whales?
The past decade has seen an explosion of new research into some of the most fascinating sounds in the sea: the vocalizations of whales and dolphins.
Islamic State claims deadly Afghanistan attack on tourists
The attack on a group of tourists in Afghanistan's Bamyan killed three Spanish tourists with one other Spaniard seriously wounded.
Producer Frank Marshall on Resurrecting a Lost Album by Jazz Greats Chet Baker and Jack Sheldon, 52 Years After It Was Recorded
Lost, completed studio albums by revered trumpet player and jazz vocalist Chet Baker don’t pop up every year. But “In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album,” which was just released after sitting unheard for 52 years, has some even more novel wrinkles to it. For one, the previously
How Kid Rock Went From America’s Favorite Hard-Partying Rock Star to a MAGA Mouthpiece
The man born Bob Ritchie calls Trump his “bestie" and spouts right-wing talking points. Many close to him wonder what the hell happened
What Is Generative Art?
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‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’ Review: Sprawling Yet Thinly Spread, the First Part of Kevin Costner’s Western Epic Feels Like the Set-Up for a TV Miniseries
It feels like the seedbed for a miniseries. Much of what happens is wispy and not very forceful; the film doesn’t build in power, and it seldom seems to be aiming in a clear direction. Costner, as an actor, doesn’t show up until an hour in, and when he does, playing a gruff
Justin Baldoni Explains Decision to Age Up Characters in ‘It Ends With Us,’ Credits Blake Lively for Getting Taylor Swift Song in Trailer
Three days after the It Ends With Us trailer took the internet by storm, director and star Justin Baldoni is opening up about the reaction and some of the most buzzed-about changes from the book to the movie. The film, starring Baldoni, Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar, is
Cramming for an exam isn't the best way to learn—but if you have to do it, here's how
Around the country, school and university students are hitting the books in preparation for exams. If you are in this position, you may find yourself trying to memorize information that you first learned a long time ago and have completely forgotten—or that you didn't actually
'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a bad enemy, and we have to
Here's the dystopian cooking simulator about frying up illegal eggs in Antarctica that you've always wanted
Only the hottest physics-based cooking action will suffice.
Cannes Goes Ape — for ‘The Substance,’ Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley’s Flesh-Shredding Body Horror, With 11-Minute Standing Ovation
Jaw-dropping, nauseating, defiant, hilarious “The Substance” — a body horror thriller from French director Coralie Forgeat starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley — rocked Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night with an 11-minute standing ovation. It’s the tale of a once-great
Cannes: Body-Horror Flick ‘The Substance’ Wows Fest, Getting Nine-Minute Standing Ovation
The Substance, a gruesome body-horror flick, had its world premiere on Sunday night in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was greeted with a nine-minute standing ovation from the crowd at the Grand Lumiere Theatre. The sophomore directorial effort and English-language
The problem with new URL(), and how URL.parse() fixes that
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The Lunacy of Artemis
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Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.
US envoy touts 'potential' of Israel-Saudi deal in Netanyahu talks
US President Joe Biden's national security advisor briefed Benjamin Netanyahu on the "potential" of a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia after holding talks in the region, the White House said Sunday. Jake Sullivan also called on the Israeli prime minister to
Gunna’s ‘One Of Wun’ Set For Billboard 200 Splash As First-Week Sales Projections Arrive
Gunna's third album in as many years - which hears him possibly taking shots at Drake -is expected to enter this week's Billboard 200 chart near the top.
Pentagon: U.S. forces to leave Niger by mid-September
The announcement dashes hopes of an agreement that would keep a longtime U.S. counterterrorism hub in Niger.
Hertz Charging a Tesla Renter for Gas Was Not an Isolated Incident
Article URL: https://www.thedrive.com/news/hertz-charging-a-tesla-renter-for-gas-was-not-an-isolated-incident Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40410341 Points: 89 # Comments: 65
Who is Ebrahim Raisi, the missing president of Iran?
The condition of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi remains unknown Sunday after his helicopter crashed in the rural and mountainous border region between Iran and western Azerbaijan. Iranian state media IRINN reported that the crash site had not yet been located as of about 1
Lootun is an auto-battling RPG for people who just really love managing their party's gear
The demo shows how Lootun pulls inspiration from idle and incremental games.
Taylor Swift Debuts ‘How Did It End?’ at Final 2024 Eras Tour Date in Sweden
Pop star also delivered a “Max Martin medley” of “Message in a Bottle,” “How You Get the Girl,” and “New Romantics”
U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.
Several nations offer support, prayers to Iran in wake of president's helicopter crash
Several leaders in Asia and Europe offered their support and prayers to Iran as the country continues rescue operations for a helicopter that crashed while carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday. Raisi was traveling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province on his way back
Puzzle made by the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for the university quest
Article URL: https://wondrousnet.blogspot.com/2023/05/solution-to-puzzle-sleuth.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40410178 Points: 14 # Comments: 0
Ubuntu 24.10 to Default to Wayland for Nvidia Users
Article URL: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/05/ubuntu-24-10-wayland-nvidia Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40410158 Points: 39 # Comments: 26
Heatwaves seem to be driving severe asthma flare-ups in children
Children are more likely to be hospitalised for asthma complications during a heatwave, a problem that is expected to get worse with climate change
Iranian president’s helicopter missing after ‘hard landing’
The Islamic republic launched a massive search in Iran’s mountainous northwest for the helicopter that had carried President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others.
Nicki Minaj Not A Fan Of AI-Powered ‘Super Bass’ ’70s-Style Cover
Nicki Minaj's 2010 hit "Super Bass" became the latest rap song to be reinvented as an older version of itself using A.I.; to results the star wasn't fond of.
White House hits back at Stefanik after she blasts Biden in Israel
The White House hit back against House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) speech before the Israeli government’s legislative body on Sunday, when she attacked President Biden for his policy approach to Israel and the war in Gaza. In a statement, White House
‘The Substance’ Review: Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in a Visionary Feminist Body-Horror Film That Takes Cosmetic Enhancement to Extremes
Shocking and resonant, disarmingly grotesque and also weirdly fun, "The Substance" is a feminist body-horror film that should be seen in movie theaters all over the world.
At Umana Bali, you can have an unforgettable time without ever leaving your villa
The all-villa Umana Bali sits on a sprawling 10-hectare plot of land with cliffside ocean views.
Perfect start to IJF World Judo Tour in Abu Dhabi
The IJF World Judo Tour has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for the eagerly anticipated 2024 edition of the World Championships, and a chance for the names of the world's greatest judoka to be written into the history books.
A24 Acquires U.S. Rights for Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’
A24 acquired the U.S. rights to Ruben Östlund’s The Entertainment System Is Down this weekend. The eight-figure deal gives A24 U.S. distribution rights to what will be the Swedish film director’s second English-language movie, after 2022’s Triangle of Sadness. The latter won