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This week: how to make art with a full-time job, portraits of Black marronage, artists vs. algorithms, US men’s hockey team acts up (again), snow sculptures in NYC, and more.

On Iran, Trump administration's messaging is mixed

US President Donald Trump appears to be leaning toward strikes on Iran, but his administration is sending contradictory signals, alternating between threats and a willingness to talk -- and muddying its justification for intervention. Opposition Democrats are meanwhile

Chloë Sevigny, a Lifelong Deadhead, Is Producing a Film About Deadheads

Summer Tour , directed by her friend Mischa Richter, will screen this summer with distribution through Utopia

Warner Bros. Discovery Declares New Paramount Bid a ‘Superior Proposal’; Netflix Has Four Business Days to Match

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday it has determined that the latest offer from Paramount Skydance is a “superior proposal” to its existing pact with Netflix. The move sets off a four-day clock for Netflix to make a counteroffer to the nearly $83 billion deal

Why Conservationists Are Making Rhinos Radioactive

"Rapid DNA tests, x-ray fluorescence guns, and other technologies are being deployed in the fight against wildlife trafficking."

Sling Sets New Offers for Hockey Fans Looking to Stream NHL Games Online

After a historic Olympic hockey tournament that saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the regular National Hockey League season resumes for the second half of the 2025-26 campaign, as teams skate towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in April. Hockey has seen a resurgence in

Turning over a new leaf in analyses of natural products

Scientists have developed a new way to help understand what happens in the body when people consume a plant product and the many chemicals it contains. The Journal of Natural Products published the method to quickly analyze the effects of a natural product, developed at Emory

David Driskell’s Gifts to Black Art

The artist and scholar spent decades championing Black artists through collecting, creating, and providing financial support through the Driskell Prize.

The Rolling Stones vs. ‘Melania’: Rep Denies Band Authorized ‘Gimme Shelter’ for Trump Doc After a Producer Claims Mick Jagger ‘Gave His Blessing’

An unnamed source close to Mick Jagger has denied that the Rolling Stones frontman was involved in the decision to license the group’s song “Gimme Shelter” for use in the “Melania” documentary on President Trump’s wife, although producer Marc Beckman told Variety earlier this

Florida Republican on Cuba killing 4 on speedboat: 'We need the regime to go'

Florida Republicans are repeating calls for regime change in Cuba in the wake of the Cuban coast guard killing four people and detaining others who were in a Florida-registered motorboat that Havana said crossed into Cuban territorial waters. The deadly confrontation adds

High Museum COO Resigns After $600K Disappeared

An internal investigation traced “financial irregularities” back to Brady Lum, who had served as the Atlanta art museum’s chief operating officer since 2019.

Judge orders changes to Pacific Northwest dam operations to help salmon

A federal judge this week granted a partial win to conservation groups after the Trump administration pulled out of a salmon restoration agreement last year. Obama-appointed Judge Michael J. Simon issued a preliminary injunction ordering the federal government to take certain

Starz Ends 2025 With 17.6 Million U.S. Subscribers as Losses Narrow Following Lionsgate Split

Starz ended 2025 with things looking up post-Lionsgate split the now-standalone company narrowed its losses to $20.7 million vs. $31.8 million in the comparable Q4 of 2024. The premium TV media company closed the October-December quarter with 12.7 million U.S. streaming

Texas GOP rep defends Gonzalez in wake of calls to resign

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) on Wednesday defended Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who has recently faced pressure over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later killed herself. “He’s not been indicted for anything. Does it look good? No, I don’t like the appearance

“ Eclipses have been connected with the fate of...

“ Eclipses have been connected with the fate of rulers since at least ancient Mesopotamia, around 4,000 years ago.” But more recently: “In 1581, Queen Elizabeth I of England made it a felony to use horoscopes to predict her death or her successor.”

Rove: Trump made 'key mistake' during State of the Union

Republican strategist Karl Rove on Wednesday accused President Trump of making a “key mistake” during the State of the Union by not addressing the concerns of disenchanted voters who are seeking relief from financial hardship. “For them, the president’s speech almost certainly

Scientists lay out what we do and don't yet know about moths and butterflies

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might help. Collectively called Lepidoptera, moths and butterflies account for nearly 10% of all animal species.

‘Animal Control’ Renewed for Season 5 at Fox

“Animal Control” has been renewed for Season 5 at Fox, Variety has learned. The single-cam sitcom starring Joel McHale is currently airing its fourth season at the broadcast network, with the latest episode due to debut on Feb. 26. “With the writing, ensemble, and audience

The Vibes Have Been Off in the US for Decades

New survey analysis reveals a sense of national deterioration The post The Vibes Have Been Off in the US for Decades appeared first on Nautilus .

Indian weddings feel weight of gold prices soaring to record levels

Demand for gold has remained steady despite the high prices.

A tale of two elections: Quiet in Laos, lively in Thailand. But some things remain the same

Analysts view the recent polls as "political theatre" with no real change expected.

‘No Man’s Land’ Movie in the Works With ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Producer (Exclusive)

The book from artist-writer Szymon Kudrański has been compared to 'Zodiac' and 'SE7EN'.

Vroom Vroom Turns 10

The post Vroom Vroom Turns 10 appeared first on Stereogum .

Second GOP lawmaker backs Iran war powers act, barring 'new information'

Rep. Warren Davidson (Ohio) on Thursday became the second House Republican to pledge support for a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s ability to take unilateral military action in Iran. Davidson wrote in a post on the social platform X that he has requested a

Democrats fume after Boebert leaks deposition photo of Hillary Clinton: 'Clown show'

Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee tore into Republicans on the panel after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) leaked a photo from inside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on Thursday. Clinton is testifying as part of the panel’s

Meta tried to block lawyers from asking Mark Zuckerberg about his $231B fortune in LA social media trial: court docs

Meta quietly tried to block attorneys from asking Mark Zuckerberg about his massive fortune at the bombshell social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, according to court documents reviewed by The Post.

GRRL Announces New Album Beetle: Hear “Moire” & “Scatter”

Yesterday I never would have thought I’d want to shake my ass and flail my limbs to something that resembles the anxious flutter of insects wings. But today is a new day. Today is the day I heard GRRL’s new single “Moire,” with its iridescent buzzing and commanding claps.

Mamdani says Trump told him ICE-detained Columbia student 'will be released imminently'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that President Trump had assured him in a phone call of the forthcoming release of a Columbia University student who had been detained on campus earlier in the day. “In our meeting earlier, I shared my concerns about Columbia

‘Rockford Files’ NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Michaela McManus, Greg Mottola to Direct

Michaela McManus is reuniting with David Boreanaz in NBC’s attempt to reboot “The Rockford Files.” Variety has learned that McManus has joined the drama pilot alongside previously announced lead Boreanaz, who will take on the iconic role of Jim Rockford. In addition, Greg

Marathon Was Briefly Censoring Players From Posting ‘Arc Raiders’ In The Chat

Escape will make you "*** *******"

Tackling the global tuberculosis crisis: An emerging class of antibiotics offers hope

Researchers from the University of Sydney and the Centenary Institute have discovered how a promising class of experimental antibiotics disrupts the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), paving the way for urgently needed new treatments.

Could pre-launch open testing have saved Highguard?

Former Wildlight Entertainment developers have shared details on what went wrong with Highguard.

Here are the states putting flags at half-staff for Jesse Jackson

As mourners pay their respects Thursday to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson as he lies in state at his Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Chicago headquarters, a number of states have lowered or will lower their flags to half-staff in honor of the deceased civil rights activist. The governors

Democrats demand fast turnaround of unedited transcript of Hillary Clinton’s deposition

Sanctioned UN human rights investigator's family sues Trump administration

The family of a sanctioned United Nations human rights investigator on Wednesday sued the Trump administration for sanctioning her over her criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing that the sanctions violate her First Amendment rights. U.N. Special Rapporteur

Burgum: Sanders data center moratorium would be like waving 'surrender flag' to China

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) proposal for a national moratorium on data centers, deeming the idea as an intentional “surrender” to China amid their rapid development of artificial intelligence. “A moratorium on data centers

Stardew Valley Creator Reveals New Marriage Candidates As He Looks Back On The Life Sim’s 10-Year Journey

Also, there’s no way that’s how Qi is pronounced

Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says

Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.

Shia LaBeouf Ordered to Rehab After New Orleans Arrest

The 39-year-old avoided jail time by agreeing to seek treatment and bailing out on a $100,000 bond on Thursday

Virginia Democrats in House backing redistricting proposal

Virginia Democrats in the U.S. House are urging voters to support a constitutional amendment that would permit redistricting ahead of the midterm elections after a state judge recently imposed a temporarily block on the referendum. The judge's emergency injunction remains in

Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals he was crew member with medical issue

NASA brought Crew-11 home from the International Space Station early due to a medical event.

Calculating the longest line of sight on Earth : 530km...

Calculating the longest line of sight on Earth : 530km (329 miles) between “an unnamed Himalayan ridge near the Indian-Chinese border and Pik Dankova in Kyrgyzstan”.

Laser technique can quickly check mRNA packaging in lipid nanoparticles

Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology is transforming medicine by providing our cells with genetic instructions to produce proteins that help the immune system prevent or fight a wide range of diseases, including cancer and other rare disorders. Before the molecule can help fight

How much would you pay for climate-friendly bread?

In the search for climate-friendly foods, scientists have spent decades reimagining what grows in the field. But a quieter question has lingered in the background: Will anyone actually want to eat it? A new study in the journal Agricultural Economics has applied this question

Lisa Rinna Claims She Was Drugged at ‘Traitors’ Party: ‘I Had Fentanyl in My System’

She said she also had “high levels of amphetamines and other things” in her system

Final Actor Winner Predictions: The Circuit’s Last Stop Could Bring Upset Potential for Michael B. Jordan, Benicio Del Toro and More

The awards season train is pulling into its penultimate stop before heading to the Dolby Theatre. The last stop before Oscar voting closes is often where narratives harden, momentum crystallizes, and actors — the Academy’s largest voting bloc — make their collective preferences

Higuruma? Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 introduces the only character powerful enough to take on Sukuna

Episode 8 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 introduces us to Higuruma's Domain Expansion, Deadly Sentencing.

Walz unveils antifraud package after Trump administration freezes Minnesota Medicaid funds

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Thursday unveiled a legislative package intended to mitigate fraud a day after the Trump administration paused $259.5 million in Medicaid funds for the North Star State. Walz’s package would create a new statute that increases penalties for

Demon Tides Has The Speed And Splendor Of An Old PlayStation Platforming Classic

The platformer nails movement and makes its open world a blast to move through

‘Back to the Future’ Star Crispin Glover Accused of Holding Former Model ‘Captive’ as ‘Sex Slave’ in New Lawsuit

Crispin Glover has been sued by an alleged former girlfriend who claims the “Back to the Future” actor used her for “sex and free labor” after luring her with the promise of a job opportunity in Los Angeles. According to a civil complaint filed Wednesday and obtained by