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New Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A PS6 Handheld
It also sounds like the next PlayStation could be imminent
Real-time nanoscale measurements map reduction and oxidation in solar-fuel reactions
Solar-power photocatalysis—turning sunlight into energy—holds promise for sustainable and cost-efficient energy and chemical production. Advancing the technology, though, has been hindered by a lack of understanding of exactly how the process works. To that end, a team of Yale
Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive
ALTYN-EMEL NATIONAL PARK, Kazakhstan, April 3 (Reuters) - With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park in southeastern Kazakhstan. The 34 birds were on an important mission: to help
Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 3 (Reuters) - After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior officials walking openly in the streets among small crowds who have gathered
Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia
Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with
Bacterial enzyme uses a donut-shaped ring to shred tough collagen, study reveals
Collagen is an important protein that helps build the tissues of humans and animals. It is very strong because it is made of three protein strands twisted tightly together like a rope. Because of this sturdy structure, ordinary protein-cutting enzymes usually cannot break it
AI architects are sounding the alarm about jobs vanishing — here's why no one listens
People do not respond to vague warnings: They respond to pain.
The Callous Daoboys – “Gigantic Parasite Tongue”
The Callous Daoboys’ new single “Gigantic Parasite Tongue” dropped yesterday, and it’s just as fucking bonkers as the title suggests. It lives many lives within only a little over four minutes, and it’s their first new music since last year’s I Don’t Want To See You In Heaven.
Moulton: Trump 'got rid' of Bondi 12 days before Epstein deposition
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) suggested Thursday that President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in order to prevent her from testifying in the House probe related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “She was about to be deposed in the Epstein case,” Moulton said in
Pam Bondi’s Replacement Reveals He’s Worse on Epstein Than She Was
The man tapped to fill Pam Bondi’s shoes isn’t any better at handling the Epstein files than she was. Hours after Donald Trump named him as Bondi’s temporary successor on Thursday, acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche took to Fox News, weaving a bold-faced lie about the
It Might Not Be Too Late To Buy A PS5 For Just $400
Sony is still selling the all-digital edition at the old sale price
The Devil Wears Cerulean: Meryl Streep Nods to Her Iconic Monologue in Custom J. Crew
Meryl Streep is channeling Miranda Priestly with a series of precisely chosen looks on the “The Devil Wears Prada 2” press tour. If the famously exacting editor-in-chief couldn’t find a garment in the exact shade she had in mind — say, a cerulean blue as a cheeky nod to one of
Blanche: Epstein files 'should not be a part of anything going forward' at DOJ
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is taking heat for seeking to distance himself from the Epstein files, saying they “should not be a part of anything going forward.” The comments came during an interview late Thursday with Fox News's Jesse Watters, who asked Blanche if he
Trump Tells Congress How He Plans to Give Military Largest Budget Ever
President Trump is seeking the largest military budget in this country’s modern history for 2027, even as a multitude of domestic issues—from health care, to housing, to the general cost of living—continue to persist. The White House on Friday requested $1.5 trillion from
Trump Threatens War Crimes in Iran After Double-Tap on Major Bridge
President Donald Trump is bragging about committing war crimes in Iran—and promising to commit even more. The United States military executed a double-tap strike on a highway bridge outside of Tehran, according to a U.S. official who spoke anonymously to The New York Times
The Story Behind Every Song On Robber Robber’s New Album Two Wheels Move The Soul
Robber Robber made their new album Two Wheels Move The Soul under some particularly stressful circumstances. One afternoon in 2024, vocalist Nina Cates discovered a fire had broken out in the apartment building where she and drummer/guitarist Zack James lived together in
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
Japan aims to ease arms export rules, allow lethal weapons sales
Defence equipment would be divided into the categories of “weapons” and “non-weapons”.
Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs
The president’s fiscal 2027 budget request calls for Republicans to use a partisan process for enacting billions for the Pentagon.
Italy and Gattuso 'mutually terminate' contract
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
Paul Simon Sings “Something So Right” For The First Time In 33 Years On Colbert
Last night, for probably the last of many times, the legendary Paul Simon was a guest on Stephen Colbert's Late Show . He did an interview and performed "Something So Right," off his third solo album There Goes Rhymin' Simon from 1973, for the first time in 33 years. The last
Patrick Whitesell’s WIN Sports Opens Golf Division, Hires Agent Brent Hamilton
WIN Sports Group named veteran agent Brent Hamilton as a partner who will lead a new golf division, a sign the organization intends to work in more sports beyond its immediate expertise in representing talent tied to football. “Brent has an exceptional eye for identifying
Jack White – “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs” & “Derecho Demonico”
Jack White never went anywhere, but he’s definitely back. He’s dropped two new singles “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico.” White is going to be the musical guest on this week’s Saturday Night Live, with Jack Black hosting. Yes, finally the yin and yang of Jacks
Dangerous lignite: Bosnia and Herzegovina has problems with its energy transition
Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are
Raccoin review: a coin pusher about how Balatro was cool, and little else
Raccoin tries to map Balatro's roguelike magic onto a coin pusher but doesn't walk away with the same lightning-in-a-bottle success.
Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed
Humans are creatures of rhythms. As far as we know, humans have always sung and always danced. We can recognize a song by its rhythm alone, regardless of whether it is played fast or slow.
Sea power in the modern age — why Trump is taking over maritime trade routes
America's attacks on Iran reveal a deeper strategic logic behind Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine: a renewed emphasis on controlling the maritime chokepoints that underpin economic and geopolitical power.
Savannah Guthrie’s Brave Choice: How Will the ‘Today’ Anchor Return to Morning TV Amid Mom’s Unsolved Disappearance?
When Savannah Guthrie returns Monday, April 6, to NBC’s “Today” after two months of grappling with the surreal abduction in Arizona of her mother, Nancy, producers and staffers will breathe a sigh of relief. Here is the scene many have hoped for: the morning program’s mainstay
Inside the ‘Mania’ of Oasis’ Multi-Million Dollar Merchandise Campaign: ‘The Fandom Is Extraordinary’
“Oasis Live ’25” might have been the hottest ticket of last year, but nearly as intense was the frenzy to buy the reunion tour’s merchandise. The mammoth merch campaign around the band’s first tour in 16 years — orchestrated by Warner Music Group’s WMX division — has finally
Huge Numbers tackles mathematics at its most incomprehensibly large
Mathematician Richard Elwes surveys googology, the study of enormous numbers, in a new book.
White House calls reports of Gabbard's impending ouster 'fake news'
The White House is denying reports that Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard is next, after President Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said Trump has “total confidence” in the DNI "and any
Explore Art UK’s Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals
Art UK connects viewers to public collections around the nation, including ephemeral street art. 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 Explore Art UK’s
Live updates: White House budget expected, with up to $1.5T for defense
The White House on Friday is expected to send its 2027 budget proposal to Congress. It is expected to include a major boost to defense spending, as much as $1.5 trillion, with about $350 billion funded via reconciliation, an official with the Office of Management and Budget
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
US adds 178K jobs in March, far more than expected
The U.S. job market accelerated in March, adding far more jobs than expected after a major February decline. U.S. employment grew by 178,000 jobs last month, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The March job boost came in far higher than the gain of
Whole Hog Politics with Bill Sammon and Bill Sammon: Join the discussion
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to join the
The White House ballroom, NATO, and Dem infighting: Join Friday's Whole Hog
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch above. Register for the event here to join the
Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production
Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic republic's infrastructure.
The secrets of black holes and the Higgs mass could be hidden in a 7-dimensional geometry
One of the greatest mysteries of modern physics, the "black hole information paradox," might have finally found an elegant solution, and the answer could also reveal the origins of the mass of fundamental particles.
Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Allegedy Robbing & Kidnapping Gucci Mane At Gunpoint
Pooh Shiesty, along with his father Lontrell Williams Sr. and fellow rapper Big30, has been arrested for allegedy robbing and kidnapping at gunpoint Gucci Mane and two others earlier this year. Shiesty (real name Lontrell Williams. Jr.) is one of eight defendants who were taken
Taiwan opposition leader’s China trip is fraught with risk
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), plans to visit mainland China from April 7-12. Cross-Strait dialogue is crucial for managing tensions, which have risen sharply over the past decade, and the KMT has long played an important role in
US employers add 178K jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing ahead of the war in Iran.
French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows
By Nerijus Adomaitis and Dominique Vidalon PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, MarineTraffic vessel tracking data shows, in a sign that Iran may not consider France a hostile nation. The
Charley Crockett Fought the Law and Found a Concept Album: ‘I’ve Been Legal Ever Since’
On Age of the Ram , the country singer completes his "Sagebrush Trilogy" by cementing his relationship with producer Shooter Jennings and finding himself in the story of a rodeo cowboy