Animated Nellie Mae Rowe Biopic Coming to YouTube
Streaming of the 2023 film, which lovingly immortalizes the late self-taught Black artist's life and legacy, starts on July 2.
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Rice gene switch helps plants rebound from cold and use nitrogen more efficiently
Global climate change has increased the frequency of regional cold spells, causing substantial yield losses and even crop failure. Meanwhile, excessive nitrogen fertilizer use in agriculture has increased non-point-source pollution. Improving both stress resilience and nitrogen
The Knicks Championship Parade: See the Photos
Hundreds of thousands, if not many more, fans flocked to lower Manhattan earlier today for the first-ever championship parade for the New York Knicks. On hand were not only the 2026 Knicks and their families but also the mayor, Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul and a slew
Asteroid Donaldjohanson wobbles as it rotates, Lucy flyby reveals
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists studying the inner main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson have found that its rotation wobbles. Rather than rolling through space in a steady pattern, Donaldjohanson turns on two axes, rotating end over end once every 10.5 Earth days
Laser pulses set layered metals vibrating 1 trillion times per second, revealing electron-driven motion
How does light turn into motion within a metal? A team of researchers from European XFEL, the University of Potsdam and other participating institutions has shown that ultrashort optical laser pulses can trigger extremely rapid lattice vibrations in periodically layered metal
‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke on Her New Movie ‘Street Smart’ About Homeless Venice Youth, Casting Sally Struthers and Why Romantasy Is Booming
Since directing “Twilight” in 2008, Catherine Hardwicke has directed TV projects like “Under the Bridge” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Cabinet of Curiosities” and directed indie films with the likes of Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. She’s shot from London and Rome to Mexico. But
Fallout season 3 adds 3 to cast, including Manny Jacinto
The third season of Prime Video's post-apocalyptic series Fallout will begin filming in Los Angeles this month with new cast members.
Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over...
Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown . “This is absolutely crazy. It is also about 20C above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly.”
In the Midst of Tornado Season, a Surprisingly Short History of Predicting Twisters
A United States Army Lieutenant was the first to forecast the deadly storms in the late 1800s. Then he was told to stop. The post In the Midst of Tornado Season, a Surprisingly Short History of Predicting Twisters appeared first on Nautilus .
Climate change is now causing more local extinction in temperate regions than the tropics, study shows
Imagine returning to a favorite hiking trail 15 years after your first visit and discovering that many of the plants and animals that once lived there are gone. While these species may still exist elsewhere, these disappearances—known as local extinctions—are among the clearest
Early warning tool may protect river fish in heat waves
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have proposed a warning tool that predicts, up to three weeks in advance, when river fish in Switzerland will be at risk from heat. As heat waves become more frequent with climate change,
India-US ties strained after Strait of Hormuz attack kills 3 Indian sailors
The US’ failure to either express regret or apologise for these deaths further enraged many in India.
How BTS and K-pop saved the hanbok
The comeback of supergroup BTS has sparked new interest in the the traditional attire, offering a surprise lifeline to an industry that has been facing long-term decline.
LISTEN: Variety’s Owen Gleiberman Unpacks Why We Love the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise: ‘Some of the Greatest Movies Ever Made About Childhood’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Owen Gleiberman, Variety’s chief film critic, sings the praises of Pixar’s “Toy Story” movies as the fifth installment arrives in theaters on June 19. Pixar’s pioneering CG animated series, which began in 1995, amounts to “some of
Missing New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean expected to return June 30
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. said he would return to Washington, D.C. for House votes on June 30, days before the House leaves for its Independence Day recess. “The congressman will be back for votes on June 30,” his political advisor, Harrison Neely, told the New Jersey Globe. The
Al Jazeera boss’ warning to staffers — don’t join anti-Israel protests
As Angela continued to report, she continued to walk with the protesters for about 20 seconds before stopping again about halfway through the segment, which was posted on X in early afternoon on May 16.
Ebola outbreak zone cases up almost 40 percent in a week
The Ebola outbreak in Congo that’s spread across parts of Africa has killed more than 200 people in its first month and is considered the worst known outbreak at this stage, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday. Ebola cases have
The Iran deal is good for Trump, but bad for the rest of us
Are there any real winners of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran? The global economy may benefit from renewed oil exports, while Trump could score a short-term political win if voters forget the war's economic fallout by the midterms
Trump calls for cease-fire on 'all fronts' as Netanyahu vows to stay in Lebanon
A senior Israeli official told reuters that Jerusalem is in 'stubborn negotiations' with the Trump administration over limits on IDF deployment in southern Lebanon up to 10 km inside the territory, as Netanyahu said the buffer zone will remain 'so long as security needs require
Instead of wishlisting its game, the developer of my favorite Next Fest demo wants you to play anyone else's: 'There are some genuinely great creators in this fest who deserve the attention'
It's an unconventional marketing strategy, but I'll allow it.
Epic’s Big Plan For Improving Its PC Storefront 8 Years Later Is Copying Steam
The company isn't giving up on its digital storefront yet
An EU of six, not 27, best way to 'reinforce Europe', Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews
The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.
TelevisaUnivison Lures Media-Buying Veteran Mike Law as EVP, Brand Partnerships
Spanish-language broadcaster TelevisaUnivison has hired Michael Law, a longtime media-buying executive who was most recently CEO of Dentsu’s Carat North America, as its new executive vice president of brand partnerships. He will report to John Kozack, who was recently named to
World of Warcraft players will never have to leave the MMO once Blizzard adds Discord chat for guilds in the next update
Looking for a group is about to be a lot easier in patch 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek.
AIPAC looms large ahead of New York primaries
The dynamic is especially striking in the race between Rep. Dan Goldman and former City Comptroller Brad Lander, the latter of whom has sharply criticized the incumbent.
Péter Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard
Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.
Low-development regions suffer far higher losses in climate disasters, study warns
People living in regions with lower scores on the Human Development Index face a substantially higher risk from climate-related disasters, even when these are not unusually severe. This is the key finding of a new study led by researchers at Leipzig University. The study
Fermi mission uncovers possible sibling supernova remnants
A new study of two supernova remnants, the debris left behind after stars explode, suggests the explosions came from stellar siblings that once orbited each other. The first star's detonation sent its binary companion hurtling through space, and then, after traveling for
Hidden fungus inside desert moss could rewrite 470-million-year story of how plants moved onto land
Mosses are survivors. They can dry into what looks like green dust, only to spring back to life minutes after rain. They can grow on rocks, in deserts, and there's talk of using them to terraform Mars someday. According to new research, mosses have also been hiding something.
Chris Pratt to Star in America 250 Comedy Shorts Series With Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; U.S. Government Funding Project From ATTN: (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Pratt is saddling up for an unlikely buddy comedy: a series of comedy shorts focused on American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. The series comes from digital and creative media studio ATTN: with Emmy winner Alex Gregory (“Veep,” “White
Education Department cuts student loan interest rate
The Education Department said Thursday it will reduce interest rates by 1 percent on student loans for borrowers enrolled in automatic payments starting on July 1. The reduction will be in effect through June 30, 2028. In order to benefit, borrowers must enroll in auto pay by
HBO Max offers cheapest subscription deals ahead of House of the Dragon
Ahead of House of the Dragon S3, HBO is slashing the price of annual HBO Max subscriptions for a limited time.
'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits
Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One? White House officials bade farewell on Thursday to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more than 30 years. The goodbye messages fueled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to
Global capital sees potential in Europe but calls for lighter regulation
Political and business leaders and investors at the FII Institute summit in Rome call for lighter regulation and greater flexibility to draw global investment and boost Europe’s competitiveness.
Schrödinger's Call is one of 2026's highest-rated games: here's why
With similar vibe to games like The House in Fata Morgana, Schrödinger's Call is one of the highest-rated games of 2026.
UTA Signs ‘Subway Takes’ Host and Comedian Kareem Rahma (EXCLUSIVE)
Kareem Rahma, the comedian, musician and host of the viral social media series “Subway Takes,” has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The agency, whose Creators division has grown significantly in the past two decades, will work to secure opportunities for Rahma
Rove knocks Trump 'narcissism': 'He's making everything about him'
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Wednesday knocked President Trump for displaying signs of “narcissism,” citing the naming of buildings in Washington as just one example. “Renaming the Kennedy Center is example No. 1. There are too many others. Aides feel compelled to stroke
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Legendary Producer Larry Gordon, at 90, Delivers the Oscar Speech He Never Got to Give
Accepting Producers United’s inaugural Legacy Award on Sherry Lansing’s back lawn, Gordon had guests rolling with laughter with an unfiltered speech that Jerry Bruckheimer called the greatest he’s ever heard.
JD Vance Goes Full Woke When Asked About His Hypocritical New Book
Vice President JD Vance’s weird attempt to be woke just made it clear how little he thinks of working class people. In an interview published Thursday, The New York Times ’s Ross Douthat cornered Vance about the Trump administration’s tone of “aggressive uncharity” that was not
GOP's Ernst on Iran deal: 'I don’t want to see JCPOA 2.0'
A Republican senator on Thursday expressed skepticism about the tentative agreement struck by Iran and the U.S., which replaces the previous Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) dissolved under the first Trump administration. “They’re going to have to come explain this
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it's getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning the Game Boy Camera into a
Company Reveals New PC Gaming Handheld Is $1,800 And Says It Will Be A ‘Tough Year’ For Gamers
That's not what you want t hear from a gaming exec
Seattle Art Museum Workers Vote to Unionize in Landslide Election
The new union will represent over 130 full- and part-time employees across the institution’s three locations.
Obama Repeatedly Takes Shots at Trump in Historic Library Speech
At the opening of his presidential center in Chicago Thursday, President Obama did not shy away from criticizing current President Donald Trump. Without mentioning him by name, Obama still criticized Trump throughout his speech. He noted that the 250th anniversary of the
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel admits 'urgent changes' needed to overcome crisis
The oil blockade imposed by President Donald Trump in January has brought the island's already moribund economy to the brink of collapse, marked by power cuts sometimes lasting over 30 hours.
How cracks in dry soil impact moisture evaporation
Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. Now, a study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how
How a telescope's mirror stability makes or breaks exoplanet detection
Finding life beyond our solar system is a major goal of modern astronomy. NASA's planned Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) aims to take direct images of Earth-sized planets around stars other than our sun. This task, however, is extraordinarily difficult, given that these
Chris Brown Testifies at Dog Mauling Trial: ‘It Was A Lot of Blood’
The singer defended his response when a housekeeper was attacked by a security dog on his property, saying the bloody scene left him "in shock”
Obama takes veiled swipes at Trump at presidential center opening
Former President Obama on Thursday took a veiled swipe at President Trump while celebrating the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Obama harkened to the nation's founding by echoing the words of the Declaration of Independence, adding that it established there