As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fruit fly hovering above your head, the screen would represent a strobe light fit for an Ibiza rave. This is because the way
When deciding whether to invest in environmental projects, it's important to consider the economic value of any long-term benefits. Whether climate solutions (such as offshore wind power or solar farms) are recognized as valuable or worthless depends very much on which economic
JPMorgan, the world's biggest bank by market cap, has the industry's largest annual tech budget at nearly $20 billion, and it has outlined an ambitious AI plan.
After a successful pilot, artists will be paid hundreds of Euros weekly over three years.
The coolest-looking Star Wars game in years is arriving later this year on consoles and PC
“Zootopia 2” introduces Gary De’Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan), a reptile whose home and community are destroyed by the evil machinations of the lynx family. His heroic actions — along with those of returning protagonists Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career — after surviving “a couple of
A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superflares, are most likely to happen. These storms can disrupt power grids, communications, and satellites, and even pose dangers to
Irish rockers U2 have released a short documentary directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus to marking the fourth anniversary of Russia invading his home country. The film is part of the Irish band's "Days of Ash" EP project.
One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers surface temperatures and heat-related health risks. However, as a new study led by MIT researchers shows, the amount of tree cover varies widely within
Ubisoft is making one of 2025's best strategy games, Anno 117: Pax Romana, free to play this weekend.
Classic city scenes become floral fantasies in this year’s pop-timistic iteration of the park’s iconic annual show.
Why do white liberal Democrats find it so appealing to pretend to be stupid?
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 - The United States on Tuesday issued Russia and cyber-related sanctions against four people and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the Treasury Department website.
The Pentagon has threatened to cancel Anthropic’s contract by Friday if the company does not agree to the department’s terms for the use of its AI model, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on
Beta Film has boarded as international distributor on a crime series about the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose Castle Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s iconic castle logo. The show is being produced by W&B Television, best known for “Pagan Peak,” “Dark” and “4 Blocks,”
Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.
Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in 2003 (Hurricane Juan), 2019 (Dorian) and 2022 (Fiona). While this seems to be a recent phenomenon, the region has
The parties reached a settlement agreement last week, following the hip-hop group filing a trademark lawsuit in August 2024
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce flood peaks and delay runoff. But beaver dams are often blamed when extreme rainstorms cause flooding—especially when they fail.
The Mexican Embassy in the U.S. said Tuesday the security situation in Mexico has “stabilized,” two days after a prominent cartel leader was killed by the Mexican army. “The security situation has now stabilized following targeted operations in Jalisco,” the embassy wrote on
A study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kittiwakes (members of the gull family). In the work titled "Who's coming home? Shorter early-life telomeres predict return to the
Pesticides can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health, so scientists need to understand how they move from farm fields into streams. A management tool commonly implemented is riparian buffers—strips of vegetation, like shrubs or grasses, bordering streams—that the U.S.
“Joe vs. Carole” creator Etan Frankel has signed a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. Under the pact, Frankel — whose credits include “Shameless” and “Friday Night Lights” — will develop and produce scripted series across genres. Per a press release,
I Am a 15-year-old Girl. Let Me Show You the Vile Misogyny That Confronts Me on Social Media Every Day. “I frequently feel objectified, dehumanised and disgusted by the hate towards women I see online.”
Border Police officer Yitzhak Sofer was recorded assaulting Palestinian journalist Mustafa Al-Harufand in East Jerusalem in December 2023. Despite the assault crossed the criminal threshold, the Jerusalem Magistrate Court ruled on community service, citing Sofer's
The changes will go into effect later this year instead of next month
Philly-based punk veterans the Menzingers are in between albums right now. Some Of It Was True, their last one, came out in 2023. Since then, there’s been a deluxe edition and a compilation track, and now the Menzingers have a new standalone single. Today, they’ve got a new
Lawyers told Israel's High Court that residents of Arab al-Ramadin al-Janubi face 'conditions of coercion,' as the government pushes a relocation two kilometers away. Villagers say the plan would forcibly uproot them, echoing fears raised in petitions against the enclave's
Dozens of dogs are waiting at San Jose Animal Care & Services shelter for forever homes, but a sad-looking dog named Lumi is not one of them.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday dismissed criticism against FBI Director Kash Patel for partying in the locker room with the U.S. men’s hockey team following their gold medal win at the Olympics. Jordan brushed off concern when asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether the House
In “Marty Supreme,” Timothée Chalamet plays the titular character, an underdog who is convinced that table tennis is his ticket to success. Set in 1952, Marty is a hustler working at a shoe store, where he pretends customers’ sizes are out of stock to upsell them on pricier
Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension by ABC drew more than 1,600 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with most critical of the late-night host's brief time off the air and of FCC Chair Brendan Carr. In a
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
The House on Tuesday narrowly voted down an aviation safety bill meant to address gaps discovered after the deadly January 2025 crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington, D.C., but not before some GOP infighting. The House voted against the
Pirro's office had previously asked a grand jury to indict the six but was rebuffed, NewsNation was told.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said U.S. military forces are likely to conduct “limited” strikes against Iran, possibly in “a matter of days,” and declared that Iran’s theocratic regime “has never been weaker.” Cruz, who spoke to President Trump recently, said he urged the president
Discord promises greater transparency and more verification options.
Atlanta punks Upchuck had a big 2025. They signed to Domino, they released their Ty Segall-produced album I’m Nice Now, and they made it onto our list of the year’s best new bands even though they weren’t a new band by any stretch. They were new to us, OK? We went Grammy Best
Sombr, Clipse, Turnstile, Geese, the XX, and Zara Larsson will also perform at the three-day event in Montreal this summer
By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. will provide on-site passport services this week in a settlement in the West Bank, marking the first time American consular officials have offered such services to settlers in the occupied territory, U.S. officials said on
Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, after Israel intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah. With tensions high, Lebanon's army accused the Israeli military of
Old Oak Games is heading to Kickstarter to fund a new version of the narrative TTRPG set in the Legend in the Mist system
The Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act is a bipartisan bill that would create a pathway to support the expansion of open ocean aquaculture, create new jobs and business opportunities, and increase the supply of American-raised seafood while reducing the U.S.'s
UTA has added British actor Lox Pratt to its roster, representing him across all areas. Pratt recently gained attention for his role as Jack Merridew in Jack Thorne’s four-part television series “Lord of the Flies,” the first-ever television adaptation of William Golding’s
It’s the first known direct detection of upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris re-entry The post Fiery Crash of SpaceX Rocket Causes Huge Lithium Plume appeared first on Nautilus .
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Tuesday issued a warning to spring breakers: If you have plans in Mexico, cancel them. “Anybody that’s planning on going to Mexico for spring break ... I mean, my chiropractor called me yesterday and said he’s still planning on going to
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner (D) holds comfortable double-digit leads over both Maine governor and Senate candidate Janet Mills (D) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), according to a new poll. A University of New Hampshire Survey Center Pine Tree State poll released