Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
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California’s ‘largest-ever tax hike’ eviscerated by critics: ‘Final straw’
Californians will have to pay for two new taxes next year after Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the state budget in June.
John Carmack reacts to massive layoffs at id Software: 'My 'Microsoft will probably be a good steward of the brand' statement isn't aging well'
"You can't rule out the possibility that executives are idiots, but that shouldn't be your default belief."
International Aerial Photographer of the Year Contest Highlights the World from Above
See the 101 top photos submitted from around the world. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article International Aerial Photographer of the Year Contest
Water worries: The dangers of dehydration in pets
The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually run straight to their owners after being outside in search of their water bowls instead. Rehydrating after playtime is important, so if a pet does not have proper access—or a desire to seek out—water, the owner must
‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting
‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Horror-Comedy From Dan Trachtenberg Sets 2028 Release
The untitled feature adapts Yehudi Mercado's comic about a mishap during a family vacation.
Morris Katz: 'I'm deeply disappointed'
In his first public comment since POLITICO's report, the top strategist says he advised Graham Platner to drop out after learning of the sexual assault allegation against him.
Romney on running in 2028: 80-year-olds 'shouldn't be running the world'
Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) supported growing calls from voters across the country for a younger generation of political leaders in a new interview released Wednesday. “I basically think people who are 80 and above really should not be running the world or running the
Note from Charlie Kirk's accused killer revealed during hearing
A note from the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was revealed in court on Thursday outlining an alleged confession amid other evidence tied to the accused killer. Tyler Robinson, 23, allegedly wrote a letter to his roommate and romantic partner that read “Luna, If you are reading
Carbon–bismuth bonds reveal that relativity blurs the textbook line between sigma and pi bonds
Brown University chemists have provided direct evidence that upends the textbook explanation of how triple chemical bonds work in heavy elements. In a study published in Science, the researchers show evidence that when atomic nuclei are sufficiently heavy, the principles
Uwe Boll's 'morally bankrupt' movie Citizen Vigilante gets official game
Citizen Vigilante star Armie Hammer may regret his role in Uwe Boll's latest shock flick, now it's gamers' turn to suffer.
How to Watch ‘Big Brother 28’ Online
“Big Brother” is back for Season 28, a summer sure to be full of twists, shocking eliminations and even a few rumored “Survivor” players! With a special 90-minute premiere episode airing tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+
Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
July 9 - Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on Thursday.
The Coven Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches
Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The images are the latest confirmation that the new episodes will continue the story
How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
Yungblud ‘Reluctantly’ Cancels Cowboys Music Festival Performance: ‘Working on Myself’
"To all my family in Canada I apologize for not being there with you all this weekend," the singer says after sharing vulnerable post earlier in week
Rarest PS1 and PS2 games to buy before Sony closes the PlayStation Store
Here are 12 PS1 and PS2 games that cost hundreds of dollars used, but you can buy them digitally for a song on the PlayStation Store before it closes.
Why employee AI adoption isn't one-size-fits-all
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in everyday life and work, organizations are investing heavily in tools and employee training. But new research from Texas A&M University suggests a one-size-fits-all approach may miss a fundamental truth: People don't all
New catalyst could make mixed plastic waste recyclable in one chemical step
Ever wondered where your plastics end up? A PET bottle can be washed, shredded, melted and given a second life. But most everyday items—toys, mattresses, car seats—are made from different plastics that refuse to mix when melted, producing unusable, contaminated material.
Krill buildup could slow fin whale filter-feeding unless baleen stays 15% clear
Usually there's safety in numbers, but it doesn't always work that way. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) filter-feed on immense shoals of krill, engulfing colossal mouthfuls of water containing up to 144 kg of the crustaceans. But then the mighty creatures expel the water by
Johor state polls: Can smaller reformist parties like Bersama and MUDA break into PH’s urban seats?
Both Bersama and MUDA have rejected claims that they are splitting the opposition vote in Johor which would affect Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan pact.
Democrats divided on data center solutions
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Democrats divided on data center solutions Democrats believe that data centers are a problem, but they disagree on what to do about it. © Matt O'Brien, Associated Press For Democrats, the centers’ high energy usage — exacerbating
North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports
SEOUL, July 10 - North Korea has decided on measures to strengthen its nuclear forces \"quantitatively and qualitatively\" as leader Kim Jong Un called for modernising its military, state media KCNA reported on Friday.
EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is proposing to loosen requirements for pollution controls that rein in emissions from heavy duty trucks. ©
Israeli minister says IDF will stay in Lebanon 'security zone' despite withdrawal framework
While a U.S. official says the first pilot zone in Lebanon will launch within days, Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain in 'security zones' across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) sent a warning out to his party that state Rep. James Talarico actually has a shot at flipping the Texas Senate seat in November. “Unfortunately, I do think he has a real chance,” Cruz told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who guest hosted Sean Hannity’s
GOP's Grassley privately pressed Patel on expenditures
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has privately pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over whether he has reimbursed the government for his personal travel, new information obtained by Democrats and revealed on Thursday shows. Patel was the subject of reports in May that
Rubio meets Princess Reema at State Department, reaffirms strong US-Saudi ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Washington Princess Reema bint Bandar on Thursday, the State Department told Al Arabiya English.The meeting between Rubio and Princess Reema was initially scheduled to take place at the White House, according
Mexico wants criminal investigation after man killed by ICE in Houston
"We cannot turn a blind eye to the Mexicans who have died."
Programmable light simulates quantum matter across 300 processes without bigger circuits
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa and its Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Federico II University in Italy, has developed a programmable quantum simulator that shapes a beam of light to replicate how particles move
Pre-cooked seafood-based meals can absorb chemical contaminants during packaging and processing
Ready meals containing fish and seafood can expose consumers to chemical contaminants that are present in the environment or introduced during processing and packaging. A study by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has, for the first time, analyzed the presence of a wide
Quantum optics may turn this rare visual phenomenon into an eye test
Modern life depends on quantum physics. It makes technologies such as GPS navigation, MRI scanners and computer chips possible. Now, the same science may also lead to a new way to test the health of our eyes. A University at Buffalo-led team has used a technique from quantum
Federal government proposes to lessen nuclear reactor environmental reviews
A key government agency is proposing to lessen the scope of environmental reviews for nuclear reactors, limiting public input and exempting some reactors altogether. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Wednesday announced that it is narrowing review under the National
News outlets ask court to sanction OpenAI in copyright case
Several news outlets, including The New York Times, asked a judge Thursday to sanction OpenAI for allegedly withholding evidence in a copyright dispute with the ChatGPT maker. The newspapers, which have accused the AI firm of improperly using their copyrighted work to train its
Bethesda Union Workers Will Hold Rallies Next Week Protesting Mass Layoffs
'The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear. We won't let that happen'
RFK Jr. plans COVID-19 vaccine injury list
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make it easier for people to get compensated for injuries they claim came from COVID-19 vaccines. A rule being prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would allow the agency to compile a
Accused shooter in National Guard ambush hospitalized after 'self-inflicted' health decline
An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members who were on duty in the nation’s capital last year has been hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail, according to federal court filings. The Justice Department requested limited access to Rahmanullah
Asha Sharma joins Federal Reserve advisory task force days after laying off thousands at Xbox
Sharma certainly knows about 'the economic impact of new general-purpose technologies.'
Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel to space, dies
In 2021, Wally Funk traveled to space with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, becoming the oldest woman to travel in space.
New Footage of Fatal ICE Shooting in Texas Sparks Fresh Outrage
ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Texas on Tuesday morning. The agents stated that Salgado Araujo ignored verbal instructions and tried to ram their vehicle. Newly obtained footage puts a massive asterisk over those claims of
From bursts to creep: Rewriting the story of mud volcano flows
Mud volcanoes are often pictured as dramatic geological phenomena featuring the sudden eruption of large volumes of fiery mud in short, powerful bursts. By examining recent activity at the Lokbatan mud volcano in Azerbaijan, an international team of researchers led by the
Neutron imaging reveals how water limits CO₂ storage in recycled concrete
The construction sector faces two problems at once: it emits large amounts of CO₂ and produces vast quantities of concrete waste. But what if part of that waste could be used to trap carbon instead of ending up as rubble?
How — and Why — to Cull Your Book Collection . “6....
How — and Why — to Cull Your Book Collection . “6. I have to give up on some of my little projects.” (I am mid-cull right now, making some tough calls. But also: many books I haven’t so much as touched in 10 years.)
Remaining Four Original Faust Members Announce Four New Albums: Hear A Track From Each
Krautrock greats Faust have been around for over half a century in various permutations. Today, the group's four surviving original members announced a fun initiative: They're each releasing their own solo album. You know, like KISS! Bureau B will release all four LPs
Paul Feig to Direct Horror Movie ‘Detention’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster
Daniel Gold, who wrote the upcoming Ryan Gosling-Will Ferrell movie 'Tough Guys,' penned the feature as a spec, which also has Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes involved.
US Federal Reserve taps Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who just laid off 3,200 employees, to lead task force on jobs
The Federal Reserve says its newly-announced task forces represent a "commitment to price stability and maximum employment."
Self-propelled microparticles scrub stubborn biofilms, improving wound care and instrument cleaning
Newly developed microparticles can infiltrate stubborn bacterial matrices and release tiny oxygen bubbles to clean surfaces and wounds more efficiently than hydrogen peroxide or other cleaning agents alone, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report. In
SC Republican calls on National Guard to end suspensions of 8 beach-buzzing Apache pilots
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry (R) called on the state’s National Guard on Thursday to lift its suspensions on pilots involved in a Fourth of July flyover show in the Palmetto State. “The @SCNationalGuard needs to drop this review and restore these pilots immediately,” the