AI awareness in Nebraska differs by age, education, income
Artificial intelligence is being adopted rapidly across industries, workplaces and personal use, with an estimated 1 in 4 Americans using it regularly, but there is a knowledge gap.
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Scientists use dual-frequency images to explore black hole plasma physics
The first-ever image of a black hole—a glowing, ring-like structure at the heart of galaxy M87—was unveiled to the world in a landmark moment in 2019. Now, researchers have taken the next big step—moving beyond capturing a picture of the black hole to understanding its physics
Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers
Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster “Toy Story 5,” was hit particularly hard in a wave of companywide layoffs Tuesday at Disney. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that the media conglomerate is cutting several hundred jobs across
How to beat all legendary ships in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Here's how to defeat the legendary ships, such as the HMS Prince, in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Democratic opposition mounts to GOP stopgap funding measure
House Democrats believe the message from their leadership is to vote "no" on the bill.
D-Day nears for Unesco listing of Normandy landing beaches
The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as Unesco World Heritage has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due 24–27 July. Beyond symbolism, the status could bolster tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.
B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in the city.
Greg Freeman Announces New Album All Set The Bone: Hear “Indu”
One of our very favorite albums of 2025 was Burnover , a big breakthrough for the Burlington, Vermont indie rock rambler Greg Freeman. It's a work of deeply felt country-rock choogle that earned Magnolia Electric Co. comparisons, and it earned Freeman a whole lot of momentum.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18
Kaylee Hottle, the actress known for her roles in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” died on Tuesday in a car accident. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the news in a Facebook livestream using American Sign Language and confirmed her
Christopher Nolan and ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Break Down Ties to ‘Oppenheimer,’ Elevating Homer’s Female Characters and Why Nolan Avoided Yelling ‘Cut!’ on Set
Over five countries and 91 days, Christopher Nolan and the cast and crew of “The Odyssey” were driven to their breaking point as they labored to bring Homer’s epic to the screen. They shot on the ocean, in craggy mountain passes, across dense forests and sandy beaches, battling
Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming
Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung's biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that's shorter and wider. It would be the second
Donald Kaberuka: From Rwandan refugee to architect of development finance
From Kigali to Tunis, this Rwandan has shaped the continent’s economy over three decades. A portrait of a pragmatist who has always favoured tailored solutions over a one-size-fits-all approach.
Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain
Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.
Whitney Cummings’ Donald Trump Sex Trafficking Joke Was Cut From Mark Twain Ceremony on Netflix; Streamer Says Kennedy Center Axed It
Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21. Cummings said
Trust, connection are key ingredients for Hawaiʻi's food security
When talking about Hawaiʻi's food security, the conversation often focuses on physical infrastructure—warehouses, cold storage and doubling crop production to reduce the need to import 90% of food. A new policy article by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher contends
Hasbro’s Big Gaming Strategy Is Falling Apart After A $56 Million Write-Down
Well, that didn't last long
Raskin seeks documents into Jeffrey Epstein’s foreign contacts
It’s perhaps a preview of House Democrats’ plans for next year if they take back the House majority in the November midterm elections.
State Department warns of ‘potential for unforeseen escalation’ in Middle East
The State Department has issued a worldwide caution for travelers because of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with Americans in the Middle East at particular risk but urging caution globally. The “Worldwide Caution” was issued Monday, warning that U.S. diplomatic
Fortnite wants to be the new Pokémon with new update
The Fortnite Cuddles and Chaos Collection teases new monster-focused gameplay features that will be familiar to Pokémon and Palworld fans
Toronto: Miwa Nishikawa’s ‘Children Untold’ to Open Platform Competition
Theja Rio, Amanda Kernell, Ferit Karahan and Irene Dionisio will see their latest movies among 12 world premieres for international titles outside the Hollywood spotlight at TIFF.
Harry Styles’ Concert in Brazil Tonight Canceled Due to Unspecified ‘Tour Illness’
Harry Styles’ concert scheduled for Tuesday night in Brazil has been canceled due to an unspecified “tour illness,” although Friday’s concert will take place as scheduled, according to the announcement. A rep for the singer had no further comment beyond the statement below,
Is the internet broken?
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?
Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul Announce New Album All The Light In The World: Hear “Dirt Dance”
It's amazing to hear how much noise two people can make together, especially if those people are both wigged-out avant-garde virtuosos. You probably already know about Colin Stetson, the baritone sax master who has recently turned toward scoring tense films like Hereditary and
From quantum error correction to emergent gravity: Probing holographic universes at QLab
One of the deepest ambitions in modern physics is understanding how the fabric of space and time could emerge from fundamental quantum degrees of freedom to establish a quantum theory of gravity.
“No CGI” Is Really Just Invisible CGI
Mission Impossible. Oppenheimer. F1. The Odyssey. Top Gun: Maverick. Mad Max: Fury Road. Inception. Dune. Filmmakers and studios who make movies like these love to emphasize their heavy use of practical effects, i.e. real cars jumping real bridges or real people hanging off of
Trump Judges Block Release of Pro-Palestine Columbia Student
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that freed Columbia student and pro-Palestinian protester Mohsen Mahdawi from ICE custody. A Second Circuit panel, made up of one George W. Bush judge and two Donald Trump first-term appointees, determined that
Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘I’m not a huge fan of tariffs’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he wants to know more about President Trump’s rationale for slapping additional 50-percent tariffs on Canada, adding that he’s “not a huge fan of tariffs.” "Just finding out about that. I'm curious to know a
What exactly is 'explosive diarrhea'?
In the case of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, the “hallmark” symptom appears to be the more explosive type of diarrhea.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's streamlined progression is a reminder of the joy of cheating
With GTA 6 out later this fall, are we on the precipice of a video-game cheating renaissance?
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 pricing puts the nail in the handheld coffin for me: it is now a luxury market
Just as predicted.
Cosmic gymnastics: How the Milky Way once underwent a dramatic flip
The Milky Way may have undergone a dramatic change in orientation during its history, according to new research that helps explain a long-standing mystery about our galaxy. Using supercomputer simulations of galaxies like the Milky Way, a team of astronomers from Durham
New geopolitical-economic order framework shows firm strategies vary under two types of state-market order
A new paper published in Global Strategy Journal develops a geopolitical-economic order framework suggesting that the extent of geopolitical competition incentivizes states to create one of two types of economic order: a market-based order built on laissez-faire and mutually
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Join Rolling Stone Rock Tour
Alt-rock crew will bring their excellent live show to New York's Terminal 5 on Sept. 24
Miatta Fahnbulleh: The Liberian refugee now leading Britain’s energy future
Born in Monrovia and forced to flee Liberia’s civil war as a child, Miatta Fahnbulleh went from refugee to rising political star, earning the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s trust. Now, as energy secretary, she’s tasked with overhauling Britain’s energy system while easing
Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to World Premiere at New York Film Festival
Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The timing is poetic because “14th” is the follow-up to DuVernay’s seminal documentary
Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to Get World Premiere as NY Film Festival Closing Night Selection
The Netflix film, a follow-up to '13th,' which opened the 2016 festival, explores how the Constitutional Amendment's provisions for birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law and outlawing insurrection by elected officials have become the subject of