Any conflict over Taiwan would risk US-China nuclear escalation, study finds
Both militaries are likely to stage sweeping operations targeting rival command and communications hubs.
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Kanye Label Boss Sues to Unmask Anonymous Figure Behind ‘Defamatory’ Websites
Larry Jackson wants a judge to help unmask the mystery figure he says is trying to destroy him with “reputational warfare"
Student Scholarship Winner Calls Out CBS at News Emmys: ‘The Recent Direction of the Outlet Stains the Legacy of Mike Wallace’
Student journalist Santiago Campos, a senior from Washington, D.C.’s District of Columbia International School, wowed the News Emmys crowd on Wednesday night by taking on CBS News as he accepted this year’s Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship — named after the legendary CBS
Australia introduces Bill to overhaul property tax breaks, capital gains rule
The reforms have proven unpopular with voters according to polls.
Steven Spielberg Says Hollywood Should Never ‘Use AI as the Final Word on Anything Creative’: ‘That’s Where I Draw the Line’
Steven Spielberg spoke out against AI in filmmaking during a recent appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s “IMO” podcast. While the legendary director said he thinks AI can be useful to “find solutions to medical issues,” he doesn’t want it taking over the creative
Olivia Rodrigo Weighs in on Dress Outrage: ‘Shouldn’t Be Responsible for Some Guy Sexualizing You’
The star faced backlash as internet commenters lodged accusations that her recent getups both infantilized and sexualized the singer
Crackdown nabs 8,000 litterbugs in six Malaysian states
Minister Nga Kor Ming cited Japan and Singapore as examples Malaysia should emulate.
The Beaches Go Viral (Again) After Landing a Song in the Sweetest ‘Off Campus’ Scene
Their 2023 anthem 'Edge of the Earth' saw an 888 percent streaming spike now that it's part of the Hannah-Garrett love story
As Trump Dismantles the White House, U.S. to Celebrate 250th Birthday With Concert at National Mall
Martina McBride, Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, and more are set to perform. Although listed in the lineup, Morris Day and the Time denied "rumors" that they would be at the event
US military struck Iran's ground control station; shot down 4 drones
The U.S. military intercepted and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones and struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Wednesday. Bandar Abbas is
Fed’s Kashkari says inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'
The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.
Marcos’ sister flags support for Philippine V-P Sara Duterte ahead of senate trial
Senator Imee Marcos said she has "great confidence" in the impeached Philippine Vice-President.
Court allows Mahmoud Khalil to remain free while he petitions Supreme Court
A federal appeals court judge on Tuesday allowed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain free as he takes his case against the Trump administration to the Supreme Court. Judge Thomas Hardiman of the 3rd Circuit, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, put
Listening to the sun reveals previously hidden changes to solar cycle
Internal changes due to the sun's "active biorhythm" have become increasingly "skin-deep" over the past four solar activity cycles, according to a new study.
Warren proposes AI tax
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Warren proposes taxing AI companies so ‘winnings’ ‘benefit all Americans’ Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for an overhaul of the U.S. tax code to tax
How to solve the fireplace puzzle while investigating the dining room in 007 First Light
Your first major mission in First Light stops your chase sequence short to solve a quick animal-based symbol puzzle.
Morris Day Denies He’s Playing Controversial ‘Freedom 250’ Festival in D.C., After Fans Balk at His Advertised Participation: ‘It’s a No for Me’
Singer Morris Day has denied what he is calling “rumors” that he and the Time are set to play a “Freedom 250” concert on the National Mall next month, even though organizers announced him as headlining a show June 27 as part of a 16-day patriotic fair in Washington, D.C. that
Charles Cioffi, Actor in ‘Shaft,’ ‘Get Christie Love!’ and ‘The X-Files,’ Dies at 90
He also played John Hancock on Broadway and Tom Cruise’s father in ‘All the Right Moves.’
How the greenhouse effect governs temperature changes across Antarctica
A decade ago, Bradley Markle, an assistant professor at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado Boulder, noticed an odd pattern while sifting through temperature records from the end of the last ice age in Antarctica. The records seemed to defy
Jimmy Kimmel Cries and Calls Adam Carolla His ‘Life Partner’ at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony: ‘If That Sounds Gay to You, It Was and It Is’
Jimmy Kimmel got teary-eyed while honoring podcaster-comedian Adam Carolla, his longtime friend and former colleague, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Wednesday. Kimmel began his speech by remembering his first introduction to Carolla, which came in 1994 when the
‘Backrooms’: What Critics Are Saying About A24’s Horror Film Directed by 20-Year-Old Kane Parsons
The movie, which hits theaters Friday, is also produced by genre leaders James Wan and Osgood Perkins, and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass.
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
The complaint from the Southern District of New York comes just over a month after another insider trading case on Polymarket.
Andy Kim responds to Mullin on ICE facility protest: 'This was never about me'
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) fired back at Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday, after the latter slammed the senator for attending a protest outside of a migrant detention facility in the Garden State. During Wednesday’s cabinet meeting at the White House, Mullin
Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Babydoll Dress Criticism: ‘It Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’
Olivia Rodrigo has spoken about the online controversy surrounding her recent choice to wear a babydoll dress, stating that the logic behind the criticism showed how “we really normalize pedophilia in our culture” and that she was actually inspired by music icons like Kathleen
US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
The United States on Wednesday reimposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories who has harshly criticized Israel, after an appeals court overruled an earlier order prohibiting the action. A notice on the Treasury Department's website showed
Can you identify these 15 console games that found their way to PC after years of waiting?
Even if I had to heavily mod a few of these, they still count.
‘Disclosure Day’ First Reactions Call Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Epic ‘His Best Film in 20 Years’ and Praise Emily Blunt’s ‘All-Time’ Performance
Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” has been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its June 12 release date, and first reactions are calling the sci-fi UFO-focused movie “Spielberg’s best film in 20 years,” with high praise for star Emily Blunt. Gizmodo senior
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Trademark War: Lawyers Clash Over ‘Reverse Confusion’
“This is the rare and special circumstance of an album — a classic expressive work,” Swift's lawyer argued
We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
Expanded susceptibility and transmission in circulating avian influenza viruses reshape wild bird mortality
Johanna Harvey, an assistant professor of wildlife disease ecology at the University of Rhode Island, has described bird flu in public presentations as a quiet virus with loud consequences. Now, she's published a new paper in Wildlife Monographs, describing how circulating
Temporary carbon removal could help support climate goals, if used correctly
Persistent methane emissions from sectors such as agriculture and growing debates over the credibility of carbon offsets are creating new challenges for governments and companies pursuing net-zero commitments. New research suggests that temporary carbon storage may have a
Box Office Stunner: ‘Obsession’ Makes History With Biggest Second-Weekend Spike in Modern Times Outside of Christmas
It's no wonder that every studio executive in Hollywood would kill to be in business with Curry Barker, the Gen Z auteur who first gained attention on YouTube. His horror film, costing $750,000 to make, has earned $60.7 million in its first 11 days at the domestic box office.
Inside the ‘Widow’s Bay’ Flashback to 1702: How Betty Gilpin and Hamish Linklater Reveal the Town’s Evil Origins
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Our History” and “Seasickness,” the sixth and seventh episodes of “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV. Betty Gilpin felt like she was haunting the cast of “Widow’s Bay.” Apple TV’s horror-comedy from creator Katie Dippold
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
An inside look at the US’s Ebola screenings
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story An inside look at the US’s Ebola screenings The Hill’s Laura Kelly traveled to Uganda to document the on-the-ground situation surrounding the Ebola outbreak in the country. While federal
Zelensky pleads with Trump, Congress to supply Patriot missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged President Trump and members of Congress to supply Kyiv with Patriot missile interceptors to help end its conflict with Russia. “Frankly, while we have achieved significant success in defending against all types of
US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
May 27 (Reuters) - The United States has re-added Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S. Treasury's website on Wednesday. Here are the details: • The U.S. imposed
Newly discovered 'thunder' of Atlantic sturgeons inspires awe
When a team of researchers recorded a low thundering underneath the surface of the Hudson River, they thought they were hearing the muffled rumble of trains. A closer look and listen led to a much more interesting discovery: The thunder came from Atlantic sturgeon—an iconic and
At least $73M going toward DC NPS projects
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story At least $73M going toward DC NPS projects At least $60 million from a National Park Service (NPS) entrance fee fund is going toward Washington, D.C.-based projects as President Trump seeks to “beautify” the
Trump’s new warning for Oman
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump’s new warning for Oman President Trump has suggested the U.S. would attack Oman if it and Iran sought to control the Strait of Hormuz, saying
New York poised to make it easier for bars, restaurants to allow dancing: ‘The dance police is over’
Wanna dance with somebody? The New York State Liquor Authority is poised to let bars and restaurants allow their customers to dance without risking their liquor licenses, nearly a decade after New York City eliminated strict cabaret and zoning laws, The Post has learned. While
Monkey see, monkey do: Study sheds light on cooperative decision-making
The old "monkey see, monkey do" adage may rest on some neuroscientific evidence, finds a new Yale study. To examine how the primate brain facilitates cooperative behavior among individuals during social interaction, a team of researchers trained pairs of marmoset monkeys to
Scientists forecast milder Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2026
Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science recently announced that the Chesapeake Bay's annual "dead zone" is expected to be relatively mild this summer.
‘The Testaments’ Finale: Elisabeth Moss, Creator on Agnes’ Huge Twist, Daisy Parentage Theories and What’s Planned for Season 2
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale” sequel series, “The Testaments,” now streaming on Hulu. The first season of “The Testaments” came to an end Wednesday with its Season 1 finale. And blessed be the fruit, because Variety
Gayle King Says Oprah Refused to Shut Down Rumors They Were ‘Secretly Gay’ On Air: ‘It Used to Really Bother Me’
Gayle King is once again speaking out about the long-standing rumor that she was dating Oprah Winfrey, and explaining why the iconic host refused to publicly shut it down on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Speaking with Alex Cooper on her viral “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the CBS
