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French Box Office Jumps 20% as ‘Marsupilami,’ ‘Guru’ and Other Local Hits Power Early 2026 Rebound
After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions. The rebound is being fueled by an unusually
Bad Bunny Can’t Help But Show His Love for Chile
"Thank you for that beautiful and special love for so many years," the Latin superstar wrote in a special Instagram shout-out
‘The Bride!’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Are Magnetic Monsters in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Lumbering Punk Horror Trip
Is it a horror movie? Not quite. It’s a scrappy punk feminist tragicomedy of l’amour fou, a renegade take-off on the "Frankenstein" mythology. And while the movie doesn’t entirely work — it lumbers along and blows fuses; it has plenty of flesh and blood but not enough
Macron urges Netanyahu to avoid ground offensive in Lebanon
France's President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to "refrain from a ground offensive" in Lebanon in their first phone call since last summer. "I called on the Israeli prime minister to preserve Lebanon's territorial
Little But Fierce Kickstarter to deliver a kid-friendly version of D&D
Streamlined versions of D&D 5th edition rules and a character sheet covered with pictures are meant to make the TTRPG more accessible.
Iranians mourn elementary school students killed in missile strike
Iranian authorities said that at least 175 people, many of them children, were killed in the attack.
Why are cats prone to kidney disease? A study points to unusual fats
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease. Unlike dogs and most other mammals, cats appear to accumulate unusual fats inside the cells of
Light in the forest: Computer simulations show increased tree diversity from competition for canopy light
If a tree falls in the forest, it can create an opening for more incoming light, and that makes a significant impact on the surrounding environment, according to new research. An international science team has used supercomputer simulations to model forest population dynamics
Speaking Freely: Shin Yang
*This interview has been edited for length and clarity. David Greene: Shin, please introduce yourself to the Speaking Freely community. Shin Yang : My name is Shin Yang. I am a queer writer with a legal background and experience in product management. I am the steward of
Beach Boys Member Bruce Johnston Leaves Touring Band After 61 Years
"This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon," Johnston tells Rolling Stone . "I am forever grateful to be a part of the Beach Boys musical legacy"
Scientists capture a magnetic flip in 140 trillionths of a second
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have captured something never seen before: a frame-by-frame view of how electron spins flip inside an antiferromagnet, a material once thought to be magnetically “invisible.” By firing ultrafast electrical pulses into a thin layer of
Assassin's Creed franchise update reveals new Hexe, Invictus details
Ubisoft drops news on Assassin's Creed games Project Hexe and Project Invictus, as well as the future of co-op and AC Jade.
The forest is our pantry: Alaska national forests support abundant wild foods
Rural communities bordering the Tongass National Forest harvest more than 4.5 million pounds of wild food per year, including 100 different species that our public lands help support. Just how much food is this? An average quarter-pound cheeseburger might weigh around 6 oz,
Trump weighing US role in Iran after conflict, White House says
By Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is discussing with his advisors what role the U.S could have in Iran after the military campaign while U.S. intelligence is monitoring reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's
Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
By Mushtaq Ali and Hedayatshah Hedayat LAL PUR, Afghanistan/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, March 4 (Reuters) - Several people living along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan said they were considering fleeing their homes as heavy shelling and explosions marked a seventh day of fighting
Spanish prime minister slams Trump’s war in Iran, escalating feud
By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trump’s threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Sánchez set himself apart from other European leaders.
Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts
An independent researcher claimed on Wednesday that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo, the latest purported attribution to the Renaissance genius who is one of the most imitated artists in the world.
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Is the EU being dragged into war? MEPs debate Middle East crisis on The Ring
In this episode of The Ring, MEPs Hana Jalloul and Reinhold Lopatka go head to head to debate the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and its implications for the European Union.
'Substantial reason to believe' Tony Gonzales had sex with his staffer, House probe finds
The matter is now in the hands of the Ethics Committee as some colleagues demand his resignation.
Affordable energy tomorrow requires deregulation today
The path to lower power bills is to reduce federal regulation, and sunset clauses are an effective way to drive growth and lower costs, as demonstrated by Texas and Idaho.
The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit
A new book by Rebecca Solnit came out yesterday; it’s called The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change ( Amazon ). The synopsis: Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling account of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change
Reverse exodus: Syria opens crossings for return of thousands fleeing strikes on Lebanon
The reopenings are not limited to the Jussiyeh and Yabous crossings, but have been extended to the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's Bekaa region, the main land crossing between the two countries.
Leavitt, CNN's Kaitlan Collins spar over coverage of US deaths in Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday after the journalist questioned the top White House spokesperson about the Pentagon admonishing media coverage of the deaths of six U.S. service members who were killed in an Iranian
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is back: 3 years after it was muscled out by Counter-Strike 2, CS:GO has its own Steam page again and has powered its way back onto Steam's most-played chart
CS:GO was subsumed into Counter-Strike 2 a few years ago, but now it has its own Steam page again.
Trump should listen to Matt Walsh on Iran: America First is skeptical!
Questions still remain for us, and the administration has a duty to provide answers.
Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable with tech companies on ratepayer protection pledge
President Trump will welcome executives from major tech companies to the White House on Wednesday afternoon to sign his ratepayer protection pledge. "President Trump’s ratepayer protection pledge will deliver more affordable, reliable, and secure energy for the American people
Deus Ex: Invisible War wasn't what it should have been because the studio moved to an engine that was really built for Thief: 'A super-boneheaded call, very bad decision… it really tanked development'
"I wish we could redo that project and just stitch the maps together."
Climate change pushes tropical insects to their heat limit
Up to half of the insects in the Amazon region could be exposed to life-threatening heat levels due to progressive, anthropogenic global warming. This is shown by a recent study by the universities of Würzburg and Bremen.
Marathon Is Already Trailing Behind Arc Raiders, Says Analyst
Also: Resident Evil Requiem is selling well and Atomic Heart 's last DLC gets a release date
HBO's Lanterns trailer reveals release date, turns DCU into True Detective
Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate a murder in Nebraska in the forthcoming HBO Max series, Lanterns.
QatarEnergy declares force majeure as attacks halt liquid natural gas production
As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart Solve a Small-Town Murder in HBO’s DC Series
The Green Lanterns are ready for action in the new DC Universe. HBO has unveiled the first trailer for DC Studios’ “Lanterns,” set to premiere in August. “Lanterns” centers around Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a
Mamdani moves toward universal child care promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday announced plans to offer 2,000 free child care spots to 2-year-olds, taking the first step toward achieving the mayor’s campaign promise of universal child care. The program will launch this
House tees up final vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill
The House on Wednesday advanced a GOP-backed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, an effort by Republicans to pressure Democrats to end the partial government shutdown in the wake of the U.S. launching strikes against Iran. The panel voted 211-209 to pass the
Box Office: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Aims for $40 Million Debut, ‘The Bride’ Targets Lifeless $15 Million Start
After struggling with original fare in recent years, Pixar is hoping to regain its box office mojo with this weekend’s “Hoppers.” Disney’s animal-centric adventure is poised to lead in North America with $35 million to $40 million from 4,000 theaters. With enthusiastic reviews
Trump to host roundtable on future of college sports
President Trump will host a number of top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college athletics. The meeting, which was confirmed by The Hill on Wednesday, will take place Friday at The White House and include guests
A 9,999,999 gold painting in World of Warcraft: Midnight sent secret finders on a hunt for the ultimate discount and one thrifty player finally figured it out
Players will do anything for housing decor.
Why Gulf states are reluctant to join the U.S. despite Iran's escalation
Even though they all want to topple the Iranian regime, the conflicted Arab states across the Gulf won't rush to mobilize on Israel's behalf, and are reluctant to join the U.S. president's operation without fully understanding his objectives and diplomatic intentions
Kristi Noem Caught Trying to Spin Story on Toddler Detained by ICE
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was caught in a white lie Wednesday about a toddler detained by ICE. At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Representative Ted Lieu showed Noem a picture of a young toddler named Amalia that was detained by ICE and asked the
Should ‘The View’ Bring Back Elisabeth Hasselbeck as Its Conservative Commentator?
This week, “The View” has been feeling different from how it has in years. Suddenly, it’s relevant. One might think this is nothing new — after all, in the first Trump presidency, and before that for much of its history, the panel show was a clearinghouse for fiery debates
US military launches operations with Ecuador's forces against 'narco-terrorists'
The United States launched operations against “designated terrorist organizations” on Tuesday alongside Ecuadorian forces inside the Latin American nation. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) did not disclose which terrorist groups it is targeting or the scope of the
Ayatollah's whereabouts impacted timing of US operation, White House says
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Information on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's whereabouts impacted the timing of the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that killed the supreme leader, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Ryan
Mosquito monitoring through sound—implications for AI species recognition
Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These vector-borne diseases are responsible for millions of cases every year, and hundreds of thousands of deaths. The most effective way to cope with the threat
Drill core reveals asynchronous land–ocean responses to ancient ocean anoxia
Earth experienced a period of intense, large-scale volcanism during the early Aptian. Around that time, it also experienced widespread ocean deoxygenation during the Oceanic Anoxic Event 1a (OAE1a) as well as the onset of a period of unusual stability in Earth's magnetic field,
Charred pot residues reveal prehistoric Europeans' surprisingly complex cuisines
Thousands of years ago, European communities used a variety of plant and animal products to create elaborate meals, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Lara González Carretero of the University of York, U.K. and colleagues.
Ctenophore research points to earlier origins of brain-like structures
New 3D reconstructions of a key sensory organ in ctenophores reveal an unexpected structural and functional complexity. The findings suggest that an elementary brain may have already appeared in our most ancient relatives, reshaping our understanding of nervous system evolution
