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Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton to Perform America’s Block Party Benefit Concert
Proceeds after fees from tickets for the Fourth of July event in Los Angeles will benefit Feeding America
Green algae return to reflecting pool days into Trump's renovation
Images of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool show that green algae have returned to the site on the National Mall despite President Trump's renovations. The project, which cost more than $13 million, included the addition of nanobubbler technology that has “successfully
Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
Brazil catchment models reveal opposite climate impacts on Amazon and Cerrado soils
A comparative modeling study of two Brazilian rain catchments suggests that climate change will have contrasting effects on future soil erosion in the Amazon and Cerrado. The findings have implications for land management in both biomes in the coming decades.
How plants rush energy to injured tissues to help them heal
A new study finds that plants respond to injury by actively redirecting sugars to damaged tissues, helping fuel the regeneration process. Using a fluorescent sensor to track sugar movement in living plants, researchers have discovered that wounds trigger a localized shift in
EFFecting Change: LGBTQ+ Solidarity Against the Tide of Surveillance
LGBTQ+ communities are facing an escalating wave of censorship and targeted surveillance, but we can push back through mutual solidarity. Join us live to learn how safer virtual spaces get built, how platform policies and government pressure are reshaping the digital landscape,
Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route
ORCHID ISLAND, Taiwan, June 16 - A group of indigenous Taiwanese left on Monday to paddle to the Philippines on a hand-built wooden canoe across the Bashi Channel, reviving a maritime route dormant for hundreds of years and re-establishing a lost cultural connection.
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
People in China are watching the World Cup differently this time
A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.
Bacteria reveal 'glue' protein that fastens antibiotic-resistant outer membrane to cell wall
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame and collaborators have discovered a key process in how the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria attaches to the cell wall, advancing the understanding of how these bacteria frequently develop resistance to antibiotics.
Climate compensation isn't always enough for landowners
At first glance, it looks like a simple calculation. The state offers compensation. The climate demands action. Low-lying soils must be restored as wetlands. Yet landowners hesitate. According to anthropologist and Ph.D. student Kasper Krabbe from the Department of Agroecology
The new NBA game's street balling is strong, but it's way too sweaty for its own good
Ice cream, ice cream!
How The Heck Do Solar Panels Work? “Every hour,...
How The Heck Do Solar Panels Work? “Every hour, the Earth receives enough sunlight to power all of human civilization for a year. It arrives silently, from all directions, at no cost.”
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
What early modern literature can teach us about neurodivergence
Does it seem as though more people are coming out as neurodivergent these days?
Digital tools reveal hidden extinctions as AI reshapes global conservation
In a seismic shift since Kew's inaugural State of the World report 10 years ago, the sixth State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, published June 16, 2026, brings together expertise from more than 400 scientists across 40 countries to explore how new technology is
They'll call everyone else a Nazi, but the media aren't sure about the Nazi tattoo guy
Suddenly, the same news outlets that had once warned of the white supremacist nature of milk consumption and the circle game are insisting subtly that Platner's SS Totenkopf tattoo might have been an innocent mistake.
RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals
RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of
Can the US, Iran cross the finish line?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Can the US, Iran cross the finish line on deal? President Trump is boasting of a preliminary peace deal with Iran that he said would
Xbox ponders closing Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and more in 'reset'
Microsoft is currently moving to close several of its most acclaimed studios including Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games.
The Memo: Debate rages over Iran deal that remains unseen
The political world is aflame with debate about a document virtually nobody has seen. The announcement Sunday that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) sparked optimism — and lifted financial markets when they opened Monday morning. But a huge
New imaging technique measures single scramblase proteins, revealing lipid transport rates
A new single-protein analysis technique gives researchers an unprecedented ability to study proteins called scramblases, which have critical roles in biology. The development of the new technique, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University
International surrogates recruited on social media face emotional control in Georgia's booming childbirth market
Since 2022, Georgia's surrogacy industry has boomed, with oversubscribed clinics now recruiting women from across Central Asia via Instagram and TikTok. New research conducted at the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) provides unprecedented
CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’ in U.S.
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on 'day one' of Democrat majority, Garcia says
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials are likely to face subpoenas on “day one” of a Democratic majority if the party takes
Blanche begins confirmation process by meeting GOP Sen. Grassley
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche began meeting with Republican senators Monday as he launches a monthlong confirmation process. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was Blanche’s first stop as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will eventually process his nomination.
Anthropic model takedown fuels warning of ‘ad hoc’ AI regulation
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} /a> Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Anthropic model takedown fuels warning of ‘ad hoc’ AI regulation The White House is coming under fire for a directive prompting Anthropic to pull its latest models, and AI policy
CMS proposes codifying, strengthening Medicare drug price negotiations
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story CMS proposes codifying, strengthening Medicare drug price negotiations The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to the Medicare Drug Price
Trump's Iran deal triggers speculation, skepticism, market bump: 5 takeaways
The agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and kick-start 60 days of nuclear negotiations is set to be signed in person Friday, but it’s still unclear what’s in it. Senior U.S. officials told reporters Monday that the memorandum of understanding
What will Iran deal mean for gas prices?
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Peace deal could bring some relief to drivers The U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to bring some relief for Americans’ at the pump, but even if it holds, prewar gasoline prices could be elusive. © Amirhosein
Beyond frozen snapshots, protein 'breathing' comes into view with combined imaging methods
Advances in structural biology have allowed scientists to determine molecular structures with atomic-level detail, sometimes yielding static snapshots that do not reflect the dynamism of proteins. However, these motions are often crucial for biological function. Researchers
Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can't replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
A child at a playground tries to climb, jump or negotiate with a peer, and the attempt does not work. They fall, get left out of a game or reach another impasse. Then they try again.
Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group.
Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying
Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo
‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When
Haitian woman's hypothermia death after ICE release ruled a homicide
A medical examiner in Pennsylvania ruled Friday that the death of a Haitian woman released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody was a homicide. The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office ruled the death of 31-year-old Daphy Michel on March 2 as caused by
Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows
Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to
The 'right to repair' movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
The "right to repair" movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products—from cars to dishwashers to toys.
Is This the King of GLP-1s?
A new meta-analysis stacks three leading GLP-1 medications against each other The post Is This the King of GLP-1s? appeared first on Nautilus .
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
In the second of a two-part series on AI tokens, CNA explores how lower-cost Chinese models are emerging as an attractive option across businesses in Asia, even as experts warn that price is only one part of the equation.
Commentary: Modi’s BJP win in West Bengal is more than an electoral upset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and its allies now control states covering most of India’s shared border with Bangladesh, says Rahul Verma from the Centre for Policy Research.
amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE)
This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6. “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in
Disney's Marvel x Muppets crossover is about to put Avengers: Doomsday to shame
Marvel has announced The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe, a crossover coming this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show
Trump, Netanyahu tensions reach new high, complicating Iran deal
Tensions have never been higher between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the war they started together, threatening the viability of a U.S.-Iran peace deal signed over the weekend. Trump is claiming victory in cutting off the
Plants reveal backup system for sensing and adapting to rising temperatures
University of Mississippi researchers are studying how plants respond to heat at the molecular level, an important consideration for farmers, businesses and policymakers as global temperatures rise.
