Amazon takes on UPS, FedEx with new delivery service sending their shares in a nosedive
Amazon's new delivery service is a “power move” and “shot across the bow at UPS and FedEx,” said Wedbush analyst, Dan Ives.
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Trump calls Xi meeting important trip, says US leads in AI
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he looks forward to seeing China’s Xi Jinping later this month, saying he will remind his rival that the United States is leading in artificial intelligence as the two sides navigate tensions over trade and
5 Reasons ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Slayed at the Box Office, From Nostalgia to Meryl Streep’s Big Screen Return
Are movie theaters the new black? “The Devil Wears Prada 2” certainly made a compelling case that cinemas are once again en vogue after the long-anticipated sequel opened to $77 million in North America and $233 million globally over the weekend. Those ticket sales rank as the
New Banksy: Blinded by Nationalism
The artist Banksy has installed (without a permit, one assumes) a new statue in London that depicts a man in a suit marching off off a ledge, blinded by a flag. The artwork has been dubbed Blind Patriotism, although Banksy, enigmatic as always, doesn’t explain the meaning of
Plaster-making technique previously attributed to the Romans appears 8,000 years earlier in Motza
Excavations from 2015 to 2021 on the ancient site of Motza, just west of Jerusalem, revealed a sprawling settlement with some surprisingly advanced technology. The site dates back to 7100–6700 BCE during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB) period. A new study, published in the
‘Going Dutch’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Fox
Fox has canceled the comedy series “Going Dutch,” Variety has learned. The series aired two seasons at the broadcaster, with the most recent season beginning in January 2026 and the now series finale airing on April 23. Denis Leary led the cast, which also included Taylor
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Epic ‘It Ends With Us’ Sex Harassment Lawsuit
It ends with a settlement. After a year and a half of bitter feuding in court and in the press, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have resolved their legal differences two weeks ahead of a federal trial. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on set of their 2024 film,
All Survive the Apocalypse codes for May 2026 for more Emeralds
All active Survive the Apocalypse codes for stocking up on Emeralds.
Pussycat Dolls Cancel Reunion Tour in North America After ‘Taking an Honest Look’ at Weak Ticket Sales
After a recent rash of tour cancellations in the wake of weak ticket sales, concert industry observers were predicting the next shoe would drop for the Pussycat Dolls’ poor-selling reunion tour, and that high heel hit the floor Monday afternoon. The group announced that its
Is This What “Made in America” Looks Like?
Christopher Payne’s photographs at Cooper Hewitt sidestep questions of economic uncertainty and geopolitical strife to spotlight the craftsmanship of factory workers.
China invokes rules to blunt US sanctions on ‘teapot’ refiners
China has invoked a five-year-old legal instrument for the first time to block the enforcement of United States sanctions on five mainland “teapot” oil refiners, including the newly sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, which was accused of buying Iranian crude
Judge Says Jan. 6 Rioters Treated Better in Jail Than WHCD Gunman
A federal judge on Monday apologized to Cole Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter, for what his lawyers described as “ excessive restrictions on his liberty that serve no justifiable purpose.” Cole Allen, who stormed into the Washington Hilton last
Paramount Q1 Profit Rises on Streaming, Studios, Despite TV’s Decline
Paramount Skydance said first-quarter profit rose despite shortfalls in the company’s largest business –traditional TV — as revenue dips from cable and broadcast were offset by growth in movie and TV production as well as subscriptions to Paramount+. In a letter to shareholders
DNA-reading AI reconstructs ancestry in minutes, matching top statistical methods
Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the way large language models like ChatGPT read text. Scanning the genome for biological mutation patterns, the computer model traces pairs of genes back in time to
Open-source, 3D-printed platform enables low-cost, standardized electrocatalytic research
A problem for researchers has been a lack of an agreed-upon standard gas diffusion electrode reactor to enable robust comparison of catalytic reactions. Instead, the common practice is to compare the performance of a new catalyst for a particular reaction against that of a
Mike Stenson, President of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Dies at 65
Mike Stenson, the long-standing president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films who developed and produced movies including “Top Gun: Maverick” and five “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, died April 26. He was 65. “As early as high school, Mike loved movies and knew he wanted to make
Is Karol G Hinting at a Brand New Era?
As the Colombian star plots her Viajando Por El Mundo tour, fans are wondering if she's gearing up for a new musical chapter
NASA just dropped more than 12,000 Artemis II photos—here’s how to see them
Want to go to the moon? Travel vicariously through the more than 12,000 photos NASA just posted from the Artemis II mission
LISTEN: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Steps Lively and Repeats
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down the eye-popping opening weekend for 20th Century’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and a strong week 2 hold for last week’s surprise hit, “Michael.” The triumphant return of
Met Gala faces protests, calls for boycotts over Jeff Bezos
Multiple celebrities are skipping the Met Gala this year, as Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are serving as honorary chairs of the event. Bella Hadid, a model who has attended multiple previous galas, liked a video on Instagram calling out celebrities who plan to
Gap co‑founder Doris Fisher — driving force behind iconic retailer’s rise — dead at 94
Fisher coined the name "The Gap" in reference to the generation gap between baby boomers and their parents, helping the brand squarely target a fast-growing teenage market.
Lizzo Refuses to Settle Backup Dancers’ Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: ‘I’m Not Afraid of the Truth’
Lizzo told Gayle King that while she could easily settle the lawsuit, she is prepared to testify at trial
Buried electrical pathways across the US reveal new clues about Earth's interior and power grid risks
A solar storm like the one that caused a nine-hour blackout across Quebec in 1989 could have even more dramatic effects if it struck the eastern United States today. Now, scientists have developed new tools to detect these storms before they strike by mapping the hidden
Lockable phone pouches in schools can improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying
A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds. The U.S. study conducted by a University of Michigan
The Enigma of Alison Knowles
New tomes on Hans Holbein’s portraits, photographer Jan Staller’s studies of Manhattan construction sites, and more.
The 10 Best Star Wars Games Ever Made
From classics like Dark Forces to newer entries like Lego Star Wars , here are the best of the best
Nature’s Overlooked Role in National Security
A conversation with an ecologist and a national security expert about the underappreciated risks posed by ecological disruption The post Nature’s Overlooked Role in National Security appeared first on Nautilus .
Iran Will Not Participate in Venice Biennale, Organizers Say
The news of Iran’s exit from this year’s edition comes two months after the US and Israel first launched strikes across the country.
Usted Señalemelo Is Hitting the Road and Going Back to Basics
The Argentine trio talk about paring things back as they perform songs from the lush new LP Términos & Condiciones
81 percent of young Americans say economic conditions are bad or terrible: Survey
A recent survey by Generation Lab found that more than 8 in 10 young adults rate economic conditions in the U.S. as either bad or terrible. The survey, conducted April 26-29, found that 55 percent of 546 respondents ages 18-24 said they view the economy as bad, while 29 percent
Designer Jenny Volvovski’s collection of...
Designer Jenny Volvovski’s collection of unsolicited book cover designs . “I really wanted to design book covers but didn’t have any book cover work. So I hired myself to redesign my personal library.”
“Everybody Is Fighting”: Senate GOP Freaks Out Over State of the House
Insecurity about the midterms is rising—and Republicans are shoving some of the blame onto House Speaker Mike Johnson. Concern is spreading that Johnson has “lost control of his conference,” creating an environment that is unlikely to pass meaningful legislation before the
The Best Yacht Rock Guitar Solos, From ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ to ‘Baby Come Back’
Jess Besack, who launched the Yacht Rock channel on SiriusXM, takes us through the classics
DOJ asks judge to vacate Federal Reserve subpoena decisions
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro asked a court Monday to vacate its decision to quash two subpoenas in her criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, arguing the issue is now “moot.” Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced late last
Chemists capture light-matter hybrid particles traveling long distances
To capture a crisp image of a hummingbird in flight, which can flap its wings up to 200 times per second, a photographer needs a camera with an extremely fast shutter speed. But what if your target is smaller than a single chromosome and can travel at velocities approaching
Study finds benefits in being older college student while working
The number of students in higher education who don't come straight from high school is rapidly increasing across the country. Yet little research has addressed how the characteristics of post-traditional students affect key academic outcomes. New findings from the University of
Hakeem Jeffries Puts New York Into Trump’s Gerrymandering Wars
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies has tapped a top New York Democrat to lead redistricting efforts in the state after the Supreme Court handed the Republican Party a major advantage for the upcoming midterms. Jeffries directed Representative Joe Morelle, the former
Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
NEW YORK, May 4 - Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign of political retribution, and a second for beat reporting for investigations revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed
US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones fired by Tehran as it sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the
6 months after Windows 10 was put to pasture, over a quarter of Steam users are still on the dying OS
It's likely not a matter of preference.
Former Nintendo Of America President Warns Devs That Companies Doing Mass Layoffs Is ‘A Red Flag’
'What it says is, they're probably willing to do it again.'
St. Vincent Swears by Steely Dan’s ‘Kid Charlemagne’
The guitarist riffs on her favorite solo, giving all credit to Larry Carlton
Valve's new Steam Controller sells out on launch day
After going on sale today, Valve's new Steam Controller is already sold out, though you may still have a chance to get one.
Traders are doubtful Cohen's GameStop can pull off monster eBay acquisition
Traders on Kalshi and Polymarket give the company just a 25% and 15% chance, respectively, of successfully buying the online marketplace.
Star Wars The Force Unleashed is in need of a reboot
The Force Unleashed games were gems from the Xbox 360 era, and Disney should bring it and Starkiller back for a reboot.
‘The Condor Daughter’ Director Alvaro Olmos Torrico Preps New Film, ‘Chicha Fantasy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bolivia’s Alvaro Olmos Torrico, known for his award-winning “The Condor Daughter,” is prepping his third feature, “Chicha Fantasy” (“Fantasía Chicha”), tapping Peru’s Ayara Prods. to co-produce alongside his Bolivia-based Empatia Cinema. He’s also in co-production talks with
Euronews journalist reports Emirates flight to Dubai held at Heathrow during UAE air strikes
Toby Gregory reported the atmosphere in the cabin remained calm, with passengers having no concerns about safety due to Emirates' track record of maintaining passenger safety.
How a '90s Zelda PC port became a fangame factory, turning one legend into a thousand
The story of ZQuest Classic, the fangame factory that turned one legend into over a thousand more.
'Re-meandered' rivers can slow flows while widening wildlife habitat
A major river restoration project in Cumbria has shown that reconnecting rivers to their floodplains can slow the movement of water and improve habitats. Research led by Newcastle University and the National Trust found that restoring a straightened, engineered channel to a
