Outkast Sues Ovrkast for Allegedly Hijacking Its ‘Famous, Extremely Valuable’ Name
The Atlanta hip-hop duo says Ovrkast agreed to adopt a new name but later backed out of the deal
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David Worth, Director of ‘Kickboxer’ and DP of ‘Any Which Way You Can,’ Dies at 86
David Worth, director of films including “Kickboxer” and DP on numerous films including Clint Eastwood’s “Any Which Way You Can,” died Sept. 4 in Sunland, Calif. He was 86. Worth started out as director of photography on low-budget movies before Clint Eastwood hired him as
In Cambodia's 'Waiting Village', tattooist mourns trade lost to war
RONG CHAM, Cambodia, Sept 23 - More than 3,000 houses stand in neat rows across Rong Cham, a 400-hectare (990-acre) resettlement site dubbed by residents \"the Waiting Village\", where families who fled fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border still wait to return home nine
Clavicular Posts Video After Being Charged With Rape and Drugging: ‘Theres Better Ways to Make Money Then Suing Someone’
“Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has shared his first video on social media since news circulated Monday that the online personality had been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts. In the video posted to both TikTok and Instagram, Clavicular includes a compilation
How can parents handle squabbles between kids?
School vacations inevitably mean more squabbles. Longer days together, less structure and more sharing (of toys, screens, space and parental attention) all lead to children demanding that you referee fights and arguments.
Mahershala Ali Agrees That Marvel’s Scrapped ‘Blade’ Reboot Is Kevin Feige’s “Biggest Failure”
The Marvel Studios president previously said he feels "like a gigantic loser and failure" that the project never came to fruition, and the two-time Oscar winner agrees.
Africa: AGOA Reauthorization - Critical Victory and Call to Action
[AGOA Civil Society Network] Washington, DC -- The AGOA Civil Society Organization (CSO) Network welcomes the U.S. Congress's decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028.
China’s US ambassador warns on ‘red lines’ ahead of Trump, Xi meeting
Those "red lines" on Taiwan, human rights and other issues cannot be crossed, he said.
‘The Housewife’ Review: Naomi Watts Anchors a Watchable but Underpowered True Story of Hidden Nazism in Suburban Queens
Long before the relevant authorities do, you’ll figure out the secret that immigrant homemaker Hermine Ryan (née Braunsteiner) holds close to her chest in “The Housewife” — a giveaway that may be the fault of some heavy-handed direction and scripting, but speaks to the detail
Niko Rubio Will Dive Into Heartbreak and Self-Discovery on Debut Album ‘Late Night Swim’
The LP arrives Oct. 30 and its next single "dream" will be released on Friday
Cambodia hosts anti-scam summit, seeking to showcase crackdown
PHNOM PENH, Sept 23 - Cambodia will open a global conference on countering cyberfraud on Wednesday, as the government seeks to show it is serious about cracking down on the multibillion-dollar scam industry.
Mexico arrests alleged prominent fentanyl trafficker
MEXICO CITY, Sept 22 - An alleged Mexican drug trafficker accused of coordinating and financing an organization dedicated to transporting chemical precursors used for the production of fentanyl from China to Mexico and the United States was arrested in Mexico City on Tuesday,
Judge in Paramount-State AGs Case Still Has Questions, Schedules Hearing on Settlement Terms
Paramount’s deal with the 12 state attorneys general to settle their antitrust lawsuit over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not official just yet: The judge in the case has some “outstanding questions” about the settlement, which requires her approval before it takes
Wife of US seismologist held in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 - The wife of a US expert on North Korean nuclear tests who has been imprisoned in China since late 2024 said on Tuesday the White House has assured her that President Donald Trump will ask Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free her husband when the pair meet
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It
When Rob Bonta sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger in July, he said he was doing so because the Trump administration had failed to act for political reasons. “They are greenlighting deals that their own antitrust section at U.S. DOJ knows and believes are unlawful,
How the pro‑nicotine 'wellness' movement rebranded an addictive drug
An ironic development emerging alongside the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is the portrayal of nicotine as a wellness and performance-enhancing product. Across social media, podcasts, wellness communities and tech startups, prominent wellness personalities and other
Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign More than 70 lawmakers from North and South America, including the U.S., Canada and Colombia, are calling on the Trump
Trump, Japan’s Takaichi discuss China in meeting ahead of Xi’s US trip
They agreed to closely coordinate on China-related economic and security issues.
China’s Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals, says US official
Trump is preparing to host Xi in Washington, with talks set for Sept 24 and a lavish state dinner.
'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
The secret to a perfect crystal may be a precisely calibrated extra turn
Creating a perfect crystal sounds straightforward: Arrange identical building blocks into a repeating, orderly structure. At the microscopic scale, though, even subtle biases in how particles interact can push them in preferred directions, making it harder to form uniform
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Michigan attorney general Nessel endorses El-Sayed after previous criticism
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) has endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, weeks after she criticized the Democratic nominee for his response to a March attack on a synagogue in their state. “We have one candidate that I know is going to fight against the
Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
Paul: ICE hasn’t shared information about Minneapolis shooting probes
DHS faces continued bipartisan scrutiny in the wake of several incidents where ICE or Border Patrol agents used deadly force against individuals they were trying to apprehend.
IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
Queasy plesiosaurs swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal
Plesiosaurs swam into river deltas to vomit up shells and other indigestible elements of their marine meals, suggests new research published by Cambridge University Press. The behavior resembles that of today's fur seals and marine crocodiles.
Tezzus and Diamond* Are Bringing Everybody With Them
The Atlanta rappers on finding each other, learning from Young Thug, and taking the whole crew on tour
Tom Cruise Welcomes Prince William and Kate Middleton at ‘Digger’ World Premiere in London: ‘We Love Them and Really Appreciate What They Do for the Arts’
Tom Cruise world-premiered his new film “Digger” on Tuesday night to an enthusiastic audience in London, which included some royal guests. Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales got a front row seat to Cruise’s latest transformative role, this time as wealthy oil tycoon
MAHA lashes out at RFK Jr.
{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story MAHA activists call out Trump, RFK Jr. on mRNA Make America Healthy Again activists, alongside conservatives in the medical freedom movement, slammed President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for failing “to take
Kagan steers Supreme Court clear of high-profile surrogacy fight
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan declined a surrogate’s emergency bid on Tuesday to intervene in her custody fight that drew national attention after the biological parents’ told her to get an abortion and she left for Texas instead. McKenna West, the surrogate, sought to
Justice Department indicts former postal worker for tossing out mail-in ballots in Utah
The Justice Department (DOJ) unsealed an indictment Tuesday accusing a former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee of throwing out around 300 mail-in ballots in Utah. A federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Damon Matai Seei, of Payson, Utah, last Wednesday on one count of
Injectable nanoparticles make blind retinas respond to light in preclinical study
An international research team has developed microscopic particles that can make blind retinas respond to light. The particles act as tiny light receptors. Researchers inject them into the eye, where they settle close to nerve cells in the retina. When light hits the particles,
Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Fed's Barkin 'open' to possibility of inflation declining 'in short order'
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said Tuesday that inflation could decline “in short order,” but he acknowledged prices could remain elevated amid the Iran war. “I’m open to the possibility that inflation could come back down in short order,” Barkin
'Guardians make their own fate.' Destiny 2 players and creators celebrate following Bungie's shock U-turn, as the studio admits: 'Your voices mattered'
Are we actually so back, or is the elation premature?
Speculation about Bari Weiss’ future is coming to a head
The question of Weiss' future has been a constant source of speculation since David Ellison appointed the former opinion columnist to run CBS ahead of his hard-fought purchase of Warner Bros Discovery.
GOP Armed Services chair blasts White House welcome of Chinese leader
Sen. Roger Wicker urged President Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on China’s military buildup and human rights issues.
Comics Creators And Readers Are Reeling After The News That Tapas Is Shutting Down
Parent company Kakao Entertainment acquired comics platform for roughly $800 million in 2021
Corals show 'vaccine-like' responses after pathogen exposure
To boost corals' resilience amid rising sea temperatures and the spread of disease, KAUST researchers have found that controlled, low-level exposure to dead pathogenic cells can help corals resist future infection.
Tech solution that makes drone operations much more wildlife friendly
This summer, Norwegian news has reported (in Norwegian) multiple stories about Lofoten residents who shot at drones out of sheer frustration. But not everyone exposed to approaching drones has a gun with which to defend themselves.
Africa: Michelle Bachelet Withdraws From Race to Become Next UN Chief
[New Times] Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the world body.
Dostoyevsky, Just After His Death Sentence Was Repealed, on the Meaning of Life
"To be a human being among people and to remain one forever, no matter in what circumstances, not to grow despondent and not to lose heart — that’s what life is all about, that's its task."
CFTC says prediction markets' 'mentions' contracts present a higher risk of manipulation
The announcement comes after reports in August that the agency was conducting an internal review into the event contract type.
Kara Swisher to ditch CNN ASAP in wake of Paramount-WBD settlement: ‘F–k these guys!’
Podcaster and CNN contributor Kara Swisher isn’t mincing words about her feelings after Paramount’s settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet spot for competitive FPS
The two CS2 players I spoke to seem to agree.
A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China
Potato farmers rub shoulders with rows of gleaming new data centres as Trump and Xi meet to discuss AI safety.
Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
