Common Recalls Watching Kanye West Make 'Late Registration' Hit In '10 Minutes'
Common reflected on the Kanye West beats he's passed on and remembered one of the 'Late Registration' hits being written in 10 minutes.
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Neon Buys ‘The Unknown’ With Lea Seydoux, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Writer Arthur Harari Directing
Neon has bought North American rights to “The Unknown” (“L’Inconnue”), the hotly anticipated next movie from “Anatomy of a Fall”’s Oscar-winning co-writer Arthur Harari. As revealed by Variety earlier this week, the movie will star Léa Seydoux (“Dune 2”) and is being
Burning the stomach lining reduces the ‘hunger hormone’ and cuts weight
An experimental weight loss procedure blasts the stomach lining with heat to curb hunger and cut pounds.
Cynthia McFadden, Veteran of NBC News and ‘Nightline,’ to Exit
Cynthia McFadden, the TV-news veteran whose career has taken her from co-anchoring ABC News’ “Nightline” to a senior perch on NBC News’ investigations team, is stepping away from journalism. “It is hard to leave a job you love but this is the right time — I have a list of
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Are Unearthing Their ‘Early Daze’ on New Archival LP
The album chronicles the group's first recordings and features a previously unheard version of "Helpless"
Zayn Delivers His Own MTV Unplugged Set on ‘Room Under the Stairs’
The musician’s stripped-down fourth studio album showcases the bare foundations of his artistry
‘The Blue Angels’ Review: Dazzling Imax Documentary Showcases Top Guns, but No Mavericks
Chronicling the eponymous Navy flight squadron across a season of demonstrations, “The Blue Angels” easily ranks near the top of the many Hollywood films to be considered “military propaganda” for their glowing depiction of the activities of U.S. men and women in uniform.
Egypt refuses to open Rafah crossing amid Israeli occupation
Egypt has rejected Israeli pressure to open the Rafah crossing, accusing Tel Aviv of trying to shift blame for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hunter Biden attorneys ask for delay in tax case
Hunter Biden’s attorneys have asked the judge overseeing his tax case in California to delay the trial, which is set for June, until September or later. Earlier this week, Biden lost his attempt to delay his federal gun trial in Delaware, with the district judge ruling the
Early look at Valve’s new hero shooter Deadlock leaks
Image: Valve Corporation Described as a combo of ‘Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, Overwatch, Valorant, Smite, Orcs Must Die’ Continue reading…
Three London councillors resign over Labour's Gaza stance
Three councillors from a London borough have resigned from the Labour Party citing the leadership's stance on Israel's war on Gaza.
Controversial floating beach unveiled off French Riviera
A controversial private floating beach anchored off the French Riviera has entered service despite opposition from local politicians and environmental groups, its backers said on Friday.
Skechers sees a boost in sales while Nike and Adidas growth lags
Discretionary consumer spending isn’t affecting all footwear companies equally. For Skechers, its wholesale partners seriously boosted sales for the California-based company last quarter. Read more...
Taylor Swift Expands ‘Tortured Poets Department’ (Again) With Limited Edition First Draft Phone Memos
The new versions of "The Black Dog," "Cassandra," and "Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?" were initially only available for purchase for six hours, but the singer has extended the sale for another few hours
Desperate Biden must debate to win — but there are risks
Trump’s campaign has to guard against dirty tricks.
Study finds paleolithic people settled in Cyprus thousands of years earlier than previously thought
The patterns of dispersal of early humans across continents and islands are hotly debated, but according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Pleistocene hunter-gatherers settled in Cyprus thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
Mallory Wanecque, Sami Bouajila Star in Thriller ‘Vultures;’ Boarded by Federation Studios’ Ginger & Fed (EXCLUSIVE)
Mallory Wanecque, the breakout actor of “The Worst Ones” who headlines Cannes competition title “Beating Hearts,” is starring alongside Sami Bouajila (“Through the Fire”) in “Vultures,” a thriller directed by Peter Dourountzis (“Rascal”). Produced by Mediawan-owned 24-25 Films
How the love story between Von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour
From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer.
Endless Legend, a great 2014 strategy game, is free on Steam for one week
Image: Amplitude Studios/Sega Pick up a gem of turn-based strategy Continue reading…
Rights orgs call on Lebanon to stop deportations of Syrians
A joint statement issued by rights organisations called on Lebanon to stop summary deportations of Syrian and on the EU to ensure funding is not used in abuses.
China unveils property stimuli amid falling sales
China on Friday unveiled an unprecedented package of measures to encourage homebuyers to enter markets, after property sales and investment fell in the first four months of this year. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) said it will establish a nationwide program to unleash 300
Remi Wolf Has ‘Big Ideas’ for Her 2024 Headlining Tour
Fall trek will feature support from Lava La Rue and Rachel Chinouriri on select dates
CAIR accuses Abbott of suppressing speech on campuses
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday over an executive order the group alleges violates free speech on campuses. The group, filing on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at the
Major declines reported in South Korean big cat trade
Considerable progress has been made in curbing the trade of big cat-derived products in South Korea, but some illegal trade remains, reports a new study led by a UCL researcher.
From Abdul to Leila: Reconnecting with memory through poetry
Film review: Artist Leila Albayaty digs deep into her family history to construct meaningful recollections & piece together her own complex Arab-French identity
Spain has suffered 22,000 heat-related deaths in the last 8 years. How will a new map help?
Spain has pioneered a new heat alert map, as Copernicus reveals where in the country is set to get hottest in the next few months.
SZA Takes Offense To 'SOS' Ranking On Apple Music's Top 100 Albums Of All Time
SZA has claimed that she has been disrespected by Apple Music after 'SOS' was named the 72nd best album of all time in a new list.
With the help of catalysts the chemical industry can be revolutionizes and create a circular economy, say researchers
The chemical industry is a cornerstone of global development, driving innovation, and providing essential products that support our modern way of life.
Differing values of nature can still lead to joined up goals for sustainability
Recognizing and respecting the different ways nature is valued can enable better environmental decision-making, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Why More Comedies Like ‘Babes’ Would “End Capitalism”
[This story contains spoilers for Babes.] As Eden (Ilana Glazer) gazes at her own freshly-delivered babe toward the end of Babes, she marvels at the miracle of this tiny little person having gestated inside and sprung forth from her own body, and wonders aloud – granted, in a
The strategic incompetence of Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s supporters in Israel and America confuse sound bites for tactics and bombastic rhetoric for strategy.
Disney Lorcana’s new starter decks need just a few more cards to achieve excellence
Image: Walt Disney Animation Easy add-ons to stymie your foes in Ursula’s Return Continue reading…
Remains of two men from central China shed light on ancient practice of punitive amputation
It's a scene straight out of a mystery novel: The skeletons of two unrelated men show signs of remarkably similar injuries. One is missing about one-fifth of his lower left leg, while the other is missing the same length of bone, down to the centimeter, on his right.
Whoa, classic console emulators work on Apple TV now? (In other words,...
Whoa, classic console emulators work on Apple TV now ? (In other words, you can play old school NES/SNES/N64 games on your Apple TV.) You can even connect a controller. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Kai Cenat’s 100+ Hour Elden Ring Stream Is The Gaming Event Of The Season
Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has embarked on a journey few of us could ever do: he’s been marathoning 2022’s hit RPG Elden Ring for the bulk of the last week. Cenat, who accidentally incited a riot in New York last year, announced that he would be playing the game “till I
Box Office: John Krasinski’s Ryan Reynolds ‘IF’ Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews
Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews. The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and
Modern plant enzyme partners with surprisingly ancient protein
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected. The research published in The Plant Cell, explores the origin and
1 in 3 Black Americans says integration hasn't helped Black students: Survey
Seventy years after the landmark Supreme Court decision to end segregation in schools, a majority of Americans believe more should be done to racially integrate schools. A new Washington Post-Ipsos survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults support the 1954 Brown v. Board of