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You can tell a Moon Jae-in by the company he keeps
This article was originally published May 14, 2017 under the headline “Moon’s right-hand man former friend to the North.” It was republished on June 18, 2020, after then-Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok was mentioned as then-President’s Moon Jae-in’s possible nominee for the post of
Camila Cabello Says She and Lil Nas X Survived an ‘Extreme Situation’ the Night ‘He Knows’ Dropped
Cabello offers an update on her "complicated, exciting girl" album C, XOXO
Trump indicates openness to letting states ban or restrict birth control
Former President Trump suggested Tuesday that he was open to letting states restrict access to birth control and suggested his campaign would be releasing a “very comprehensive policy” shortly. When asked during an interview with Pittsburgh’s KDKA whether he supported
ChatGPT breaks daily traffic records after launching new features
ChatGPT has been breaking daily traffic records since it recently launched new features, according to Similarweb. Following OpenAI unveiling a new artificial intelligence model, GPT-4o, last week, the ChatGPT website received over 100 million visits in the two days following
‘Primo’ Cancelled at Freevee After One Season: ‘A Short But Beautiful Run’
The coming-of-age comedy “Primo” from author and journalist Shea Serrano has been canceled at Freevee after a single-season run. Serrano, who created the series and served as executive producer, shared the news on social media Tuesday, two days after the sitcom’s one-year
Amyl And The Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That” & “Facts”
Amyl & The Sniffers last released music with their 2021 sophomore album Comfort To Me . Today, the Australian punks are back with the disorderly anthems “U Should Not Be Doing That” and “Facts.”
Music Publishers Call for Congress to Overhaul Copyright Act
The National Music Publishers’ Association has sent a letter to the leaders of the Judiciary Committee in the Senate and House of Representatives, requesting the overhaul of the statutory license listed in the Copyright Act, which “prevents private negotiations in a free
Von der Leyen spars with rivals on EU budget, Chinese trade war
With two weeks until EU elections, candidates diverged on the size of the bloc’s trillion-euro spending, European air defence, and whether to impose US-style punitive tariffs on Beijing.
Under pressure from all sides, Netanyahu refuses to change course in Gaza
As the ICC seeks an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, critics in Israel say he is prioritizing his political survival over Israel’s hostages and the war effort.
Glen Powell, Stephen Gaghan Tackling ‘Heaven Can Wait’ Reimagining for Paramount
A remake of Heaven Can Wait is in early development at Paramount with Glen Powell, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Stephen Gaghan, an Oscar winner for his script for Steven Soderbergh’s 2000 crime film Traffic, is writing the project for Powell to star. Based on Harry
Harris criticizes 'appalling' video shared by Trump referencing ‘unified Reich’
Vice President Harris condemned former President Trump's rhetoric Tuesday, after he shared a video on social media referencing a "unified Reich." During remarks in Philadelphia, Pa., at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) convention, the vice president argued that
Improving the effectiveness of earthquake early warning systems
Mobile phones have become invaluable for receiving emergency alerts such as weather warnings, evacuation notices and notifications about missing persons. In Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, they are vital for delivering earthquake warnings and advising people to take
Researchers test ways to remove 'forever chemicals' from the environment and replace them in commercial goods
An underground reservoir in Denmark is the location of a unique experiment: to test a technology for helping rid the environment of a widespread toxic pollution.
Researchers report structure for developing high-efficiency crystalline white organic light-emitting diodes
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) have emerged as a new generation of display technology. Organic crystalline materials possess superior thermal stability, chemical stability, and high carrier mobility, making them an ideal choice for developing luminescent devices.
Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones
Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures. However, the relationship between stress modulation and their structures has remained elusive.
Utilizing machine learning models for new directions in housing planning
Machine learning models for more sustainable and affordable housing in regional areas, assessing bushfire risk as well as consideration for disability, biodiversity and also a place for animals in urban residential settings present new perspectives on future town planning and
Researchers succeed for first time in accurately dating a 7,000-year-old prehistoric settlement using cosmic rays
Researchers at the University of Bern have for the first time been able to pin down a prehistoric settlement of early farmers in northern Greece dating back more than 7,000 years to the year.
Screening of Graphic Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Movie Canceled in Cannes Amid ‘Serious Security Risk’
Thanks to enhanced security measures, attendees at this year’s Cannes Film Festival have faced only a few hiccups. Even the ongoing war and Israeli hostage situation in Gaza haven’t made headlines during the festival, in stark contrast with the Berlinale. But one private
Math discovery provides new method to study cell activity, aging
New mathematical tools revealing how quickly cell proteins break down are poised to uncover deeper insights into how we age, according to a recently published paper co-authored by a Mississippi State researcher and his colleagues from Harvard Medical School and the University
Seychelles: Floating baby corals can help save damaged reefs, says new study
The Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands stretches across a vast area of the western Indian Ocean. Each island is fringed by coral reefs.
Peloton removes Diddy content from its platforms
Peloton said it's not longer using music or content by Sean "Diddy" Combs after disturbing hotel assault video.
India’s Teesta River funding: ambition or illusion?
During a visit to Dhaka on May 8-9, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra expressed India’s interest in financing the Teesta River project, marking a significant shift in India’s engagement with Bangladesh regarding this long-contested water resource. This expression of
When will cicadas finally leave?
Cicadas have started to emerge, with their songs getting louder by the day. When will it stop?
‘Marcello Mio’ Review: Chiara Mastroianni Has a Nepo-Baby Identity Crisis In a Toe-Curling Showbiz Meta-Comedy
Celebrities: they’re not just like us, exactly, but they’re human just the same. Which is why some of the current discourse around “nepo babies” must be a little wounding for showbiz scions nursing their own insecurities about their talent, their reputation and their place in
Rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon's gray whales and their food, study finds
A recent boom in the purple sea urchin population off the southern Oregon Coast appears to have had an indirect and negative impact on the gray whales that usually forage in the region, a new study shows.
Juicy J Taps Sukihana, Project Pat & More For Surprise New Album 'Mental Trillness 2'
Juicy J has summoned Sukihana, Project Pat and many more for a new surprise project titled 'Mental Trillness 2' just months after teasing seven new albums.
Shane Gillis Series ‘Tires’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix Ahead of Series Premiere
Shane Gillis’ comedy series “Tires” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned. The announcement comes just ahead of the show’s Netflix premiere, which is set for May 23. The second season of the series will debut in 2025. Gillis self-financed the six-episode
Boeing is investing $70 million into its flying car business
Boeing announced Tuesday that it will be spending CAD 95 million ($70 million) on further developing tech at its Wisk autonomous electric vertical take off and landing subsidiary. The money is part of a CAD 240 million ($175 million) spending spree focused on Boeing operations
WATCH: Mourners gather for teacher killed in Israeli raid
Mourners attended the funeral of Allam Jaradat, a Palestinian teacher killed by Israeli forces on his way to work during a raid in Jenin.
Giuliani, others plead not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case
Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine charges he is facing in Arizona in relation to a case focused on efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in that state. Giuliani entered his not guilty plea remotely at an arraignment held in a
M-Appeal Lands Multiple Sales for Critics’ Week Title ‘Baby’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has sold the distribution rights for Marcelo Caetano‘s “Baby,” which world premiered May 21 in Cannes Critics’ Week, to several territories. The buyers are Palace Films for Australia and New Zealand, Swallow Wings Films for Taiwan, and
Have You Seen A Cybertruck Yet? I saw one yesterday driving through...
Have You Seen A Cybertruck Yet? I saw one yesterday driving through the small town I live in and just burst out laughing. It is a ridiculous vehicle. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Simon Kinberg in Talks to Produce ‘Star Trek’ Prequel Film
Veteran producer Simon Kinberg, who oversaw most of the “X-Men” movies for 20th Century Fox, is in talks to produce an upcoming “Star Trek” movie for Paramount Pictures, Variety has confirmed. The project has already been in development at the studio for some time, with Seth
‘Sweet Tooth’ Just Wants Everyone to Be Saved in Its Final Season
"Undoing hybrids isn't enough. We have to eradicate them," declares Rosalind Chao's new villainous character
'How a healthy community should be': How music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education.
