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Mediterranean mussel farming could collapse by 2050
Greenhouse gas emissions are heating our atmosphere and oceans, and turning seawater more acidic. One of the myriad expected impacts of these conditions is a reduction in farming yields of shellfish, such as oysters and mussels. Coastal communities worldwide rely on these
Total solar eclipse quiets seismic noise for cities within its path
A seismic hush fell over U.S. and Canadian cities that were in the "path of totality" during the 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse, according to new research presented at the 2026 SSA Annual Meeting.
After WrestleMania, Play Your Own Retro Arcade Matches at Home: Here’s Where to Buy WWE WrestleFest Online
If you grew up during the ’90s, then there’s a very good chance that you saw and played “WWE WrestleFest” when you went to an arcade, pizza shop, or movie theater. The cabinet was even spotted at some gas stations too. But now, with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes winning big at
Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank
By Pesha Magid SA-NUR, West Bank, April 20 (Reuters) - A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday a day after Israeli ministers celebrated the reestablishment of a settlement on a neighbouring hill. Israel's ruling
Israeli fire kills two in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, April 20 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. Medics said
From Local Producer to Global Player: How Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula Scaled Across Borders
It was one of the most anticipated events of the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Chile is the country guest of honor. On April 19, director Pablo Larraín and his producing partner brother Juan de Dios Larraín, founding partners behind Chile’s most successful
Beth Orton Announces New Album The Ground Above: Hear “Waiting”
Beth Orton recently shared “The Ground Above,” an eight-minute sprawl of dazzling art pop. Turns out that’s the title track and opener to the UK singer-songwriter’s upcoming album, set for release this June. Along with today’s news comes another new single called “Waiting.” For
Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.
Outrage in China after streaming site debuts AI actor ‘database’
A slate of Chinese actors took online to declare they had not or would not sign up to the “artist database”.
Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings
Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US.
Best gifts for Usahana in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Discover the perfect present for City Town's most colourful pal.
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan warned of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt occurred in Pacific waters off its northern Iwate prefecture on Monday.
How tiny cave shrimps power the underworld of the Yucatan
Beneath the lush rainforests of the Yucatan Peninsula lies a hidden, subterranean world: a vast network of flooded sinkholes and anchialine caves. These unique underwater systems, which mix fresh and saltwater and are influenced by the tides, have no open connection to the
'Immature' lunar soil could be suitable for roadways on the moon
Between the Artemis Program, the ESA's Moon Village, and the Sino-Russian International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the next step in space exploration is clear: we're going back to the moon, and this time, to stay! This plan requires significant investment, research,
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Title ‘Double Freedom,’ From Director Lisandro Alonso, Boarded by Luxbox(EXCLUSIVE)
“Double Freedom” (“La libertad doble”), Argentine director Lisandro Alonso’s sequel to his milestone debut “La Libertad,” has been acquired for worldwide sales by Paris-based Luxbox. The deal comes in the run-up to May’s Cannes Film Festival where “Double Freedom” will world
‘Elden Ring’: Alex Garland’s A24 Video Game Movie Reveals Full Cast, 2028 Release Date and It’s Being Shot for Imax
Alex Garland’s “Elden Ring” movie is landing in 2028 and it’s being shot for Imax. The live-action adaptation of the hit fantasy video game from A24 and Bandai Namco Entertainment is now in production, with release details and a full cast announced. The film is set for release
Kevin Dillon Action-Thriller ‘Complex, Texas’ Unveils First Look as VMI Acquires Sales Ahead of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Upcoming action-thriller “Complex, Texas” is heading to the market in Cannes and has revealed a first-look of “Entourage” star Kevin Dillon gripping — somewhat impressively — both an oversized machine gun and silver metal case. The film — which also stars Cam Gigandet
Animated Comedy ‘Kevin’ Is an Enjoyably Chaotic Feline Coming-of-Age: TV Review
Over eight seasons on Netflix, the animated series “Big Mouth” made raunchy humor out of anthropomorphizing human emotions. Starting with the Hormone Monster, who personified the raging id of puberty, the show’s menagerie soon expanded to other abstract concepts: depression,
European Economic Congress 2026: Central Europe's top business forum
The European Economic Congress in Katowice is one of the leading economic events in Central Europe, bringing together top figures from business, politics, science and local governance.
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Enter the Gungeon's creators reflect on the roguelike genre's existential crisis
Enter the Gungeon shook up the roguelike in 2016. 10 years later, its creators see a very different genre.
A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election
After the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the victory in Bulgaria by Rumen Radev will install a new pro-Russian voice within the European Union.
‘Lemme Say This’ Pop-Culture Podcast Is Returning Under Pact With Obamas’ Higher Ground (EXCLUSIVE)
Higher Ground Productions, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, inked a deal to relaunch “Lemme Say This,” a weekly entertainment podcast hosted by best friends Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, as part of the Higher Ground network. “Lemme Say
