Florida defends new congressional map, says it lacks 'signs' of partisan gerrymandering
Voting rights and civil rights groups have filed multiple lawsuits challenging a new map pushed into law by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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The 'numbers just aren't there,' Dead Space producer says, and that's why we'll probably never see Dead Space 4
Dead Space has dedicated fans, but not enough of them to matter.
Africa: Mahama Returns Home After High-Level Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
John Fetterman Singlehandedly Tanks Effort to Rein Trump in on Iran
Senator John Fetterman was the deciding vote Wednesday to dismiss the Democrats’ seventh attempt to advance a resolution under the War Powers Act to stop President Donald Trump’s disastrous military campaign in Iran. It was the first time the Senate has voted on a measure to
How Neanderthals Mastered Dentistry
The oldest evidence of successful dental surgery The post How Neanderthals Mastered Dentistry appeared first on Nautilus .
Senators give House GOP’s summer reconciliation plan a cool reception
“We’re still working on reconciliation 2.0,” Majority Leader John Thune said.
More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier
Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs—according to a new study led by Dr. Joanna Jadwiga Ilska of the
Slower winds help grasslands enhance carbon gain while saving water, study finds
Grasslands, covering 40% of Earth's vegetated surface, play a crucial role in the global carbon balance but are increasingly threatened by climate-driven water scarcity. A new study published in Science Advances finds, however, that a widespread wind speed decline—a phenomenon
Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago, ancient molar suggests
Neanderthals had the know-how to identify a tooth infection and the motor skills to drill out the damage, according to a study published May 13, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Alisa Zubova of Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, Russian Academy
Prehistoric Danish people continued to eat fish and hunt even after the rise of agriculture, study indicates
Agriculture reached the coast of southern Denmark around 4000 BCE, but these prehistoric Scandinavians continued to fish and hunt too, according to a study published in PLOS One by Daniel Groß from the Museum Lolland-Falster, Denmark, Sofie Folsach Hellerøe from Aarhus
UTA Indie Sales Head Rena Ronson Dishes on Decades of Market Disruption, How AI Can Benefit New Voices and Her Sacred Cannes Tradition
Tracking the movements and insights of film sales agents – especially in the indie market – is about as inside baseball as it gets in Hollywood. They are hardline negotiators, wining and dining, cajoling and haggling to get filmmakers and producers the best deal possible.
Student Academy Awards Will Be Held at Toronto International Film Festival
The event emanated from London in 2024 and New York in 2025.
First evidence of Neandertal dentistry found in ancient molar
A 59,000-year-old Neandertal molar unearthed in Siberia was drilled with a stone tool – the earliest evidence of primitive dentistry.
Empire Founder Ghazi Shami Joins ‘American Doctor’ Doc as Exec Producer (Exclusive)
Shami's indie record label is expanding its collaboration with 'American Doctor' distributor Watermelon Pictures to provide soundtracks and music licensing for Watermelon releases.
2026 Student Academy Awards to Be Held at Toronto International Film Festival
This year’s Student Academy Awards presentation ceremony will be held at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. The awards will take place inside the TIFF Lightbox on Sept. 14. Student Academy Award winners
Remembering Bruno Bischofberger, Manuela Hoelterhoff, and Steven Durland
This week, we honor a Swiss collector, a discerning art critic, and a champion of performance art.
Instagram hits the copy button again with new disappearing Instants photos
Instagram is once again cribbing from competitors like Snapchat and BeReal with a new photo-sharing format it calls "Instants," which are ephemeral photos that you can't edit and that you can only share with your close friends or followers that follow you back. Instants are
Kennedy to support Senate crypto bill
The Louisiana Republican's vote on the legislation has been a major question mark for months.
Kash Patel Created a Political Hit Squad Just to Help Trump
The president’s retribution campaign is in full force inside the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI now has a team of special agents willing to pursue political targets identified by the Trump administration, NOTUS reported Wednesday. The unit is reportedly referred to
Meet the Sad Wives of AI . “Princess Diana...
Meet the Sad Wives of AI . “Princess Diana famously said there were three people in her marriage. For the sad wives of AI, the third is a chatbot.”
Ex-Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck arrested in L.A. County
Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate and real estate developer Stephen Cloobeck was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail booking records. Records show Cloobeck, 64, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. and
Boston Hardcore Rippers RISK Share Primal New LP Forever
Sometimes, you just want to hear someone do down-the-middle hardcore music right. It’s cool when people fuse hardcore with different genres, expanding the audience and the sonic language. It’s cool when the music provides a vehicle of expression for larger-than-life characters.
Trump to announce tariff truce extension, aircraft purchases from Boeing in China, traders predict
Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving the war.
Glenn Greenwald slams AOC as 'unprincipled, craven, partisan apparatchik'
Clearly Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endeared herself to a certain element of the progressive left. But is she really the most viable and popular potential leftist candidate for 2028?
Tove Lo Announces New Album Estrus: Hear “I’m Your Girl Right?”
Tove Lo teamed up with SG Lewis back in 2024 for their collaborative EP Heat, which we liked quite a bit. But now, it’s time for a new Tove Lo album. A couple of days ago, the Swedish pop star announced the title and release date of her sixth studio album Estrus, which arrives
Recreating dying stars reveals hydrogen's key role in cosmic dust formation
Silicon carbide (SiC) dust is one of the most important ingredients in cosmic dust, the tiny particles floating throughout the cosmos that eventually give rise to new planets and stars. This compound of silicon and carbon is forged in the atmospheres of dying stars, especially
Art Busan Is Building a More Sustainable Art Market
Held from May 21 to 24, this year’s edition brings together over 110 galleries from 18 countries and proposes a more balanced and resilient collecting ecosystem.
Indie Distributor Aero Films to Launch With Theatrical Release of Steve Pink’s ‘Terrestrial’ (EXCLUSIVE)
There’s a new film marketing and distribution company on the market: Aero Films. The theatrical-first company, founded by Warner Bros. veteran Ryan Pallas, will launch with its first film acquisition, Steve Pink’s “Terrestrial.” “Our goal with Aero Films is to curate bold,
Indie Distributor Aero Film to Launch With Theatrical Release of Steve Pink’s ‘Terrestrial’ (EXCLUSIVE)
There’s a new film marketing and distribution company on the market: Aero Films. The theatrical-first company, founded by Warner Bros. veteran Ryan Pallas, will launch with its first film acquisition, Steve Pink’s “Terrestrial.” “Our goal with Aero Films is to curate bold,
Designer biochar pellets performance weak for managing phosphorus in agricultural fields
Tile drainage is common in U.S. Midwest agricultural fields, helping to remove excess water and aerate the soil. While the practice enhances crop productivity, it can cause phosphorus to leak into nearby waterways, where it contributes to harmful algal blooms. Directing
ICE could target World Cup matches in US
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could target World Cup matches being held in the country this summer as part of President Trump's aggressive deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday that ICE officers
UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests
By Michael Holden LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests - anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian - take place in the British capital.
Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says
JERUSALEM, May 13 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates and met with the Emirati president during the war with Iran, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the meeting resulted
Syria needs 'comprehensive security agreement' with Israel, foreign minister tells Euronews
Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels.
Time Games' opening lineup includes a fantasy prediction market game
The fantasy prediction market game doesn't involve real-world money, but it is powered by 'real-time data.'
Secretary of the Interior Has No Idea How Solar Power Works
The secretary of the interior should presumably know how solar power generation works. On Wednesday, Doug Burgum showed that he does not. Burgum was testifying before the House Natural Resources Committee, and exposed himself under questioning from Democratic Representative
fakemink Forgives Critics Of His Rolling Loud Set: “I Am One Of The Most Important Artists Alive”
The London rapper and producer fakemink recently emerged as a weird, energetic new force with a lot of hype and energy behind him. On record, fakemink is an oblique lo-fi weirdo who radiates confidence even when he's transforming his voice into an inhuman squeak. In person,
Charli XCX Is ‘Not Gonna Explain’ New Song ‘Rock Music’ But Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Video
The artist's divisive new song arrived alongside an Aidan Zamiri-directed video playing on classic rock tropes
Watch live: Vance gives remarks on Trump admin's crackdown on fraud
Vice President Vance, who is leading the Trump administration’s war on fraud, will give remarks Wednesday afternoon on the federal efforts — including tackling fraud in states' social service programs. President Trump said last month that Vance's role as fraud czar will
AI models reveal hidden climate patterns behind US winter precipitation
Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform climate science, not just by improving forecasts, but by helping researchers understand the physical forces shaping the planet's future.
You Can Pay To Join An Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Treasure Hunt And Find A $500,000 Chest Ubisoft Had Buried In The Caribbean
Edward Kenway and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
