The Lone Gunmen turn 25: Vince Gilligan reveals how his X-Files spinoff accidentally predicted 9/11
Vince Gilligan discusses the eerie similarities between The Lone Gunmen's 2001 pilot episode and the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later.
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New LVK catalog adds 128 gravitational-wave candidates, more than doubling detections
When the densest objects in the universe collide and merge, the violence sets off ripples, in the form of gravitational waves, that reverberate across space and time, over hundreds of millions and even billions of years. By the time they pass through Earth, such cosmic ripples
Orbán tightens border controls as Iran crisis hits Hungary's election campaign
Hungary's prime minister has raised the country's security alert level and increased checks as the Iran conflict spirals. Analysts say he is successfully using the crisis to boost his party ahead of the April election.
NASA's eclipse megamovie project releases full data on 2024 solar eclipse
On April 8, 2024, people across the world witnessed a solar eclipse, a relatively rare event in which the moon occults (blocks out) light from the sun. To capture this event, volunteers at 143 observatories across the U.S. trained their equipment on it as part of NASA's Eclipse
Angel Du$t Are One Of The Best Rock Bands In The World
Ten years ago, Justice Tripp made the fateful decision not to sing a great hardcore song. Tripp was up onstage with has band Angel Du$t at Washington, DC's St. Stephen's Church, a local institution that's been hosting punk shows for decades. (Fugazi's second show was at St.
Explosions heard above Doha as Euronews journalists report air defence intercepts
Euronews journalists in Doha report multiple explosions in the sky above the Qatari capital as air defences intercepted incoming projectiles. Videos show smoke in the air after the intercepts. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Terrorizing Latinos with ‘death card,’ ICE brings Vietnam War home
Originally published by TomDispatch, this article is republished with permission. In January, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers pulled over several cars in Eagle County, Colorado. They took the people away in handcuffs, according to a witness, and left the cars
Obama urges Virginians to vote for redistricting measure
Former President Obama urged Virginia voters in a new ad to approve a redistricting measure next month that would give Democrats in the Old Dominion State new pickup opportunities ahead of November. “Over the past year, several Republican-controlled states have taken the
Burned permafrost peatlands release carbon for years after wildfires, researchers find
In the face of climate change, permafrost peatland wildfires could play more of a role in the destructive cycle of global warming, University of Alberta research suggests.
How considering green spaces at multiple scales improves city planning
Urban greenery—like trees and other green spaces in what are otherwise concrete jungles—can help cool down cities, clean the air and encourage foot traffic, which might have the added benefit of reducing vehicle traffic. In this way, greening our cities is an important tool in
Britney Spears Arrested for DUI
Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday night in Ventura County, Calif., Variety has confirmed. The singer was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. and booked early Thursday morning around 3 a.m. According to an arrest record, she has since
Slow Crush – “Que Du Noir” & “Hallowed”
Belgian post-metal/heavy shoegazers Slow Crush are back today with a pair of new singles called “Que Du Noir” and “Hallowed,” their first pieces of new music since releasing their album Thirst last spring. “Que Du Noir” is massive and cacophonous, though Isa Holliday’s
UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence. Britain's cautious response to
More than 20,000 Israelis return since start of Iran war, ministry says
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, March 5 (Reuters) - More than 20,000 Israelis have returned to the country since the start of the Iran air war that began on Saturday, the Transportation Ministry said on Thursday, adding that about 120,000 more Israelis currently abroad are seeking
Greek seafarers strike over crews stranded in the Gulf by Iran war
PIRAEUS, Greece, March 5 (Reuters) - Greek seafarers began a 24-hour strike on Thursday, halting local ferry services, as they protested over vessel crews stranded in the Gulf amid the escalating Middle East war, and demanded the area is declared a war risk zone to enable their
Four medics killed in Iran, ambulances damaged, WHO says
(Clarifies Iranian ambassador's title) GENEVA, March 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a U.S.-Israeli campaign, killing four health care workers and injuring 25 others. "WHO
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 5 (Reuters) - Pope Leo released a video on Thursday praying that God would help world leaders renounce war as a means of resolving conflicts in an unusual appeal as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran pressed on for the sixth
Virginia court allows referendum on Democratic-led redistricting
Virginia’s Supreme Court on Wednesday gave another green light for a special election to put Democrats’ redistricting plan before voters in the state this spring. The court ruled, for a second time, that a statewide referendum can be held on April 21, giving voters a chance to
“The entire Sun oscillates in a globally coherent...
“The entire Sun oscillates in a globally coherent way, and the oscillations are formed by sound waves trapped inside the Sun that make it resonate just like a musical instrument .”
European markets lost ground as oil prices climb further amid new Iran attacks
European stock markets lost their enthusiasm by the early afternoon following a positive trend in the first half of the trading lead by strong performances in Asia. Meanwhile, oil prices are rising further.
Quirino Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed, With Spain and Portugal Dominating Shortlist
Nominees for the ninth edition of the Quirino Awards were unveiled Wednesday at the Instituto Cervantes in São Paulo, spotlighting the growth of the Ibero-American animation sector as Spain and Portugal dominate this year’s shortlist. A total of 27 works from seven countries
When populist rhetoric is high, entrepreneurs are more likely to dodge taxes
A new study finds that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses—dodging both taxes and government regulations. "Populist rhetoric refers to political language that focuses on the 'will of the people'
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel ‘The Testaments’ Trailer: Chase Infiniti Fights for Change in a New Generation of Gilead Women
Hulu has released the trailer for “The Testaments,” the upcoming sequel series to “The Handmaid’s Tale.” “The Testaments” is set to premiere on April 8 with three episodes and is based on author Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name. Set in the dystopian theocracy of
Democrats should nominate Joe Scarborough in 2028
Scarborough is the closest thing to a Goldilocks presidential candidate for the Democrats.
Arsenal and England star striker Chloe Kelly makes debut on Barbie Dream Team
Footballer Chloe Kelly, tennis legend Serena Williams and German pop star Helene Fischer are among several female changemakers being celebrated with a unique Barbie doll to mark International Women's Day.
After whiffing its release date by 5 years, Crimson Desert is putting out oodles of preview stuff as 'We never want to be accused of hiding anything, because we have a lot of ground to make up'
It's been a long road.
Watch live: RFK Jr. to press medical schools on highlighting nutrition
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak with reporters Thursday morning about pushing medical schools to teach more about nutrition as part of the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. The press conference comes weeks
Man accused of plotting to kill Trump and other US politicians says Iran made him do it
A man accused of hiring a hitman to take out US politicians, including President Donald Trump, says he was pressured by Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to devise the plot.
Iran calls for 'Trump's blood,' warning US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship
Iranian leaders are calling for President Trump’s “blood” after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Tehran over the weekend, vowing to take action over the "atrocity." Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli said Iran was looking to shed “Trump’s blood” on state television,
Scale the Dramatic Verticality of Grundtvigs Kirke in David Altrath’s Dreamy Photos
A masterpiece of Expressionist brick architecture, Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen is medieval-meets-modern. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Scale
Neutrons reveal magnetic signatures of chiral phonons
Physicists in China have uncovered new evidence that chiral phonons and magnons can interact strongly inside magnetic crystals. Using neutron spectroscopy, a team led by Song Bao at Nanjing University mapped magnetic signatures linked to chiral phonons in a ferrimagnetic
Apple Music Introduces AI Transparency Tags
Apple Music won't prevent you from streaming AI slop, but it'll at least let you know that you're streaming AI slop. According to the Music Business Worldwide newsletter , the biggest non-Spotify streaming service is launching a new feature that it calls Transparency Tags. It's
How To Skip Building Times In Pokémon Pokopia
For those who need instant gratification, here’s how to get past Pokopia’s time-gated mechanics
Pence: Trump 'made the right call' on Iran
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served under President Trump in his first term, said Wednesday that Trump “made the right call” on the U.S. operation against Iran. Pence credited the Trump team, which he has sometimes broken with on tariffs and other issues, for seeking
