US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
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'We want to start today by apologising': Phasmophobia is fixing issues with its Player Character update after a slew of complaints
The latest patch didn't go down too well.
Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023
The consumer price index was expected to increase by 3.7% annually in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Canadian Musicians Cover Elton John At Glenn Gould Prize Gala
I don't know if you knew this, but Elton John is not Canadian. In fact, he is very not Canadian. He's as British as they come. But that did not stop the luminaries of the Canadian music business from honoring Elton John on Saturday night. John was there to be honored with the
Microsoft Fires Head Of Israel Office Amid Probe And BDS Boycott Targetting Xbox
The tech giant was investigating claims its cloud servers were part of surveillance operations targeting Palestinians
Police in Johor detain 3 over shooting in Skudai that killed 1
The police are still determining the motive for the murder of the 27-year-old victim, who worked in Singapore.
Scientists reversed biological age in older adults with a 4-week diet change
A four-week diet change was enough to make some older adults appear biologically younger in a new University of Sydney study. Participants who reduced fat intake or shifted toward more plant-based protein showed improvements in key health biomarkers tied to aging. The strongest
US inflation hits three-year high of 3.8%, driven up by surging energy costs
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
Giving X-ray vision a sense of direction
Whether in tooth enamel or in nanomaterials made of silicon, the orientation of tiny internal structures often determines the properties of a material. A new X-ray method can even make this nano-order visible when the structures are actually too small to be imaged directly. The
Super-resolution microscopy provides real-time picture of bacteria degrading biomass with enzyme complexes
To the untrained eye, they look like blobs blotching the otherwise smooth surface of rod-like bacteria. But if you ask a microbiologist about "cellulosomes," they will likely tell you that those blobs are actually sophisticated cellulolytic machines.
eBay rejects GameStop acquisition offer
Following GameStop's offer to buy eBay, the latter has firmly rejected the acquisition proposal.
Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ Director Mohamed Diab Talks Upcoming Arab Blockbuster ‘Asad’ With Superstar Mohamed Ramadan Who ‘Gave It His All’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who made a splash at Cannes in 2016 with Islamic fundamentalism-themed thriller “Clash” and more recently helmed Marvel’s “Moon Knight” miniseries, is set for a wide Middle East release of his historical epic “Asad,” toplining Arab megastar
Dolphin Launches Publishing Imprint With Copper Books for Talent Across 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Dolphin is launching a new publishing imprint that will be exclusively available to the entertainment marketing and production company’s clients across its brands, including 42West, The Door and Shore Fire Media. Created in partnership with Copper Books, works published under
Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences
COPENHAGEN, May 12 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to pressure, ahead of a summit between the U.S. and Chinese leaders in Beijing this week.
eBay shoots down 'neither credible nor attractive' $56 billion GameStop offer from CEO who says 'I'm not going away. I'm a pain in the ass'
You didn't win this auction.
EU tobacco policy row intensifies as scientists accuse Brussels of ignoring evidence on harm reduction
A fierce debate over the future of European tobacco policy is intensifying after European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi (pictured) suggested that alternative nicotine products such as vapes, heated tobacco devices and nicotine pouches may cause the “same level of damage”
Why are antennas on Russian diplomatic buildings sparking concern in Europe?
Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry.
‘Fatherland’ Producer Our Films and Paris-Based Entourage Ventures Forge Pact on Titles Produced in Tandem With Mubi
Paris-based firm Entourage Ventures has forged a strategic agreement with Italy’s Mediawan-owned Our Films — which is at Cannes as producer of Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” — to invest in films that they produce in partnership with global streamer Mubi. The partnership
Spotify Launches ‘Party of the Year’ Campaign for Users to Revisit Listening Habits
Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching a fan experience looking back on listening habits throughout the years, like something akin to a personalized time capsule. The streaming service rolled out “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” on the Spotify app on
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets new Mineru's Construct amiibo in September
Nintendo has revealed a posable new amiibo for TOTK that will reward Link with a special new paraglider fabric
Live updates: Hegseth, Caine return to Hill as Trump heads to China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be on Capitol Hill for budget hearings in both chambers on Tuesday morning. The testimony comes as President Trump’s snap decision to pull 5,000 U.S. troops out of Germany isn’t moving the needle in pushing European nations to enter the U.S.
What we know about the presumed hantavirus patient zero
A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus?
Trump Justice Department subpoenas news outlets over war coverage
The US Justice Department has reportedly subpoenaed The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has complained incessantly about coverage of his Iran war. The Journal reported Monday that it received grand jury subpoenas dated