Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran

The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April.

Application of Florida 'extreme risk' firearm law varies widely across counties, study finds

A Florida law designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from people at risk of harming themselves or others is used unevenly across the state, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined nearly

A chemical failsafe can save crops from disease without crushing growth

Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it's a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the

Dropout's first board game has already hit $1 million on Kickstarter

Game Changer: Home Edition, featuring versions of Bingo, Sam Says, and Name a Number, is now on Kickstarter, along with a ton of wild add-ons.

‘The Four Seasons’ Unveils Season 2 Trailer (TV News Roundup)

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Season 2 of “The Four Seasons,” setting a return date of May 28. The eight-episode sophomore season, with installments running approximately 30 minutes each, continues the story of a tight-knit group of friends

Guillermo del Toro to Bring ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Back to Cannes in 4K, 20 Years After Its Record-Breaking Standing Ovation

The 2026 Cannes Classics lineup will open with a 4K restoration of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth,” set as the festival’s pre-opening screening on May 12 in the Debussy Theater – two decades after the fantasy film earned what remains the longest standing ovation in

‘School for Good and Evil’ Author Soman Chainani on New Teen-President Thriller ‘Young World,’ TV Series Adaptation

“The School for Good and Evil” author Soman Chainani has moved on from fairy tales to radical politics with the Tuesday release of his debut YA novel, “Young World,” from Penguin Random House. Told through diary entries interspersed with over 150 neon-orange visuals, “Young

Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

Nearly a year after rolling out Threads direct messaging to everyone on mobile, Meta is finally bringing the feature to the web. Meta says it's "testing" DMs on the web now, but plans to make the feature "available to more people soon." In your DM page on the web, you can see

Janusz Jurek Embraces the Weirdness of Everyday Life in Captivating Street Photographs

"For me, street photography is the antithesis of all the technical perfection and imperfection that's everywhere on the internet these days." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as

What now-familiar domain names looked like before they...

What now-familiar domain names looked like before they were bought by big-time companies , e.g. openai.com was “the personal homepage of a guy named glenn”, doordash.com was a porn site, threads.com sold spools of thread.

Zohran Mamdani’s viral video outside Ken Griffin’s penthouse shocks Vornado CEO: ‘Ugly, unnecessary’

The clip, which assailed mega-billionaire Griffin for owning a $238 million apartment, could deflate Griffin’s commitment to partner with Vornado and the Rudin organization to build a $4.5 billion skyscraper on Park Avenue between East 51st and 52nd streets.

Board interpersonal diversity linked to lower tax avoidance

New research analyzing two decades of company data shows that board interpersonal diversity mitigates aggressive tax avoidance. The study concludes that diversity brings new perspectives and strengthens oversight, underscoring the importance of composing boards with members

Portugal arrests further 15 police officers in ongoing Lisbon rape and torture probe

According to the Portuguese press, the victims were mainly undocumented foreigners, homeless people or drug users.

What if the brain came first? Scientist rethinks the Cambrian Explosion

For decades, scientists have sought to explain the so-called "Cambrian Explosion," a pivotal period over 500 million years ago when a remarkable diversity of animal life appeared in the fossil record. But rather than a sudden burst of innovation, new research suggests this

'Choose Your Path' Timed Research bonuses and steps in Pokémon Go

Which option should you pick in Pokémon Go's new "Choose Your Path" research? We list the bonuses and rewards in our guide.

Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran war stance

President Trump reignited his attacks on Pope Leo XIV on Monday, accusing the pontiff of condoning Iran’s development of nuclear weaponry. “I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people,” Trump said in a recent interview with Hugh Hewitt. "But I guess if it’s

Sun Day Red Expands Into Women’s Apparel With First Full Collection

Sun Day Red is officially expanding into women’s apparel in a much more intentional way, marking a key evolution for Tiger Woods’ performance-driven brand. After an initial soft introduction of women’s pieces, the label is now rolling out a full collection designed specifically

MindsEye Studio Hit With More Mass Layoffs Just As It Was Promising A Turnaround

Roughly 170 members of Build a Rocket Boy's 250-person staff have been affected

At least 18 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced his new initiative boost "deprescribing" psychiatric medications, during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization, “Today, we take clear and

Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz

May 5 (Reuters) - Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S. Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz and that ​commercial vessels will need to coordinate any

Hegseth claims ceasefire holds despite attacks on Iranian vessels

While assuring reporters that the ceasefire agreement reached last month between the Trump administration and Iran is holding, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the American forces are acting “aggressively” in the Strait of Hormuz, where he said US Central Command

Watch live: Rubio leads White House briefing as hostilities rise in Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief reporters from the White House on Tuesday as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. The press conference comes a day after Iran and the U.S. exchanged fire after the Trump administration began “Project Freedom,” an effort to guide some

What Happens in the Brain When “Psychedelic Virgins” Trip for the First Time

Cue the Grateful Dead The post What Happens in the Brain When “Psychedelic Virgins” Trip for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus .

Pokémon Go 'Sparkle and Shine' shiny Diancie Masterwork Research quest steps

As part of the paid "Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos" ticket, players can get shiny Diancie via the "Sparkle and Shine" Masterwork Research.

Nobody remembers Space Ark, the most underrated Star Wars parody of the '80s

Space Ark was kinda like Star Wars by way of Looney Tunes

Hollow‑Earth myths and Nazi UFOs on TikTok are bringing white supremacism into the mainstream

Eighty-one years after Adolf Hitler died by his own hand in a Berlin bunker, a viral video on TikTok shows an AI-generated vision of the Nazi dictator standing in Antarctica, shoulders broad and face smiling, sipping a White Monster Energy drink while Men at Work's iconic song

Dairy farms in California may transmit H5N1 virus through multiple sources

The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in over 700 herds of dairy cows in California, the largest dairy-producing state in the U.S. A study published in PLOS Biology led by Seema S. Lakdawala at Emory University School of Medicine, U.S. and

Why some mathematicians think we should abandon pi

A growing minority believes it’s a mistake to tie so many mathematical formulas to the famed 3.14... value. Another value, tau, could be better

Delivering a bipartisan bill to solve America’s housing crisis

The successful Artemis II mission has inspired lawmakers to use the momentum to pass the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which aims to address the national housing affordability crisis by cutting red tape, supporting innovative housing solutions, and modernizing federal

Pritzker: Emanuel trying to 'pick a lane' ahead of possible White House campaign

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) poked a hole in Rahm Emanuel’s strategy ahead of the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. In a lengthy interview with Politico’s Jonathan Martin published on Tuesday, Pritzker said that he considers the former Chicago mayor a “friend” and

New Xbox Boss Continues Big Shakeup With Leadership Changes: ‘We Need To Evolve How We Work’

Asha Sharma is 'bringing in new leaders with consumer and technical expertise we do not yet have'

First Trump tariff refunds now expected on May 12

The first wave of tariff refunds is expected to be issued electronically starting on May 12, just under three months after the Supreme Court invalidated the cornerstone of President Trump’s trade agenda. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared the updated timeline in a

It's complicated: New research reveals more about the social networks of baboons and African monkeys

Like people, nonhuman primates live in groups that vary in size and shape depending on the species. Some primate groups are small and simple; others are large and more layered. Over the decades, primatologists have observed that baboons and other closely related monkeys, the

Anthropic CEO warns of cyber ‘moment of danger’ as AI exposes thousands of vulnerabilities

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned AI has created a narrow window for software firms, governments and banks to fix tens of thousands of vulnerabilities.

‘The Odyssey’: Everybody Using American Accents Is Definitely a Choice

"Let's go!" Fans thrown by American accents, modern speech in new trailer for ancient Greece epic: "It sounds like they're outside a Starbucks."

Kamala Harris tops potential 2028 polls, but she shouldn't run!

The question is not whether she’s qualified. It’s whether the political conditions, and the memory of 2024, will allow voters to see her differently this time.

Mark Zuckerberg ‘Personally Authorized and Actively Encouraged’ Meta’s Massive Copyright Infringement to Train AI Systems, Publishers and Scott Turow Allege in Lawsuit

In a new legal battle in the AI space, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have been sued by five publishers and author Scott Turow, who allege the tech company illegally copied millions of books, articles and other works to train Meta’s artificial-intelligence systems. “In their

GameStop CEO Stuns News Anchors Into Silence With His Level Of Ignorance

Ryan Cohen behaves like a spoiled toddler live on CNBC

‘Only Heaven Knows’ Director Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva Says ICE Raids Would Have Made Film ‘Impossible’ Today, Talks Strong Wave of Kyrgyz Cinema

The nomadic Alternativa Film Festival travelled over 7,000 miles between its original launchpad of Kazakhstan and Medellín, Colombia, for its third edition. But one of the great audience successes of the festival this year came from close to its roots: Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva’s

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced combat will be 'more demanding' than the original

Ubisoft has revealed modernized movement and combat systems that it says "honor the foundations of the original game while enhancing the experience for an action-adventure game."

‘The Bear’ Drops Surprise Prequel Episode Starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Mikey and Richie take center stage in “Gary,” an episode that precedes Season One and follows “the two friends’ complicated relationship”

Super transformer aims to bring order to biology's data under one AI model

Modern biology is awash in data. Scientists can sequence DNA, track gene activity cell-by-cell, map proteins in space, and image tissues at microscopic resolution. However, it is a struggle to put all that information together to form a cohesive view.

Books and brain development: Why reading is much more than a pastime for children and teens

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children and teenagers. In the young brain, reading

Medicare fraud uncovered in Ohio, migrant welfare cheats exposed!

Since politicians aren’t going to do anything about fraud, can we get an AI on this?

UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures

UnitedHealth said Tuesday it is planning to slash required authorizations by nearly a third later this year – making it easier for patients to access an array of tests, surgeries and procedures.

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux Looks Back on 25 Years With the Festival and the Current State of Cinema: ‘Can Cinema Die? No. What Needs to be Saved Are the Theaters’

There is one man at the Cannes Film Festival who is impossible to miss: Thierry Frémaux, the festival’s general delegate for the past 25 years. He’s the one introducing films at every screening, greeting filmmakers and VIPs at the top of the festival’s famous red steps that

Palantir Sinks 7% Despite Q1 Crusher: Sector Strength Exposes the Sky-High Valuation

Trump’s Case Against Comey Is Imploding—and Handing Dems a New Weapon

Here’s a simple thought experiment for you. The Justice Department, as you know, is prosecuting former FBI director James Comey, a longtime foe of Donald Trump. Now imagine if acting attorney general Todd Blanche remarked to a colleague: “I know this prosecution is nonsense on