India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Nino curbs rain
It is hampering the growing season for staples and disrupting key sectors like construction.
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China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
BEIJING, June 18 - China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's closest and most trusted confidants.
Lizzo’s New Album Bitch Fails To Crack Billboard 200
Did you know it's Bitch Summer ? It officially started a couple weeks ago when Lizzo released her new album Bitch . Apparently the world hasn't caught on yet, because Bitch hasn't cracked the Billboard 200. Her last album, Special , which was released in 2022, debuted at #2 on
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Is Going For Broke On Things Most Fighting Games Wouldn’t Bother With
Fighting games aren't typically known for their stories. Ryu Ga Gotoku is trying to change that
D&D-inspired Critical Role's homegrown videogame is coming along well, says Laura Bailey: 'There's a lot of work being done'
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Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders, reveals cover art
Rockstar Games officially revealed GTA 6 preorder details and the game's final cover art. Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders go live on June 25.
Richard Linklater to Get Lifetime Achievement Honor at Zurich Film Fest
From 'Slacker' to 'Boyhood' to 'Nouvelle Vague,' Linklater has defined independent filmmaking for over 30 years.
‘Tangles’, NFB Shorts, ‘Peanuts’ Spin-Off: 10 Canadian Projects to Track at Annecy 2026
While at MIFA, Annecy Animation Festival’s dedicated market, Canadian professionals will come in their throngs with suitcases full of intriguing projects, Canadian artists and studios are set to delight moviegoers and animation buffs alike. From indie shorts and arthouse
Trump or Prevost?: US, Catholic Church and the global poor
The real beginning is with Rerum Novarum, the encyclical that Leo XIII (the predecessor of Leo XIV) issued in 1891. In 1891, the Church had lost the Papal State, which it had held for over a thousand years, for some twenty years. It was no longer one of the major forces in
Watch Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Perform ‘Paranoid’ 12 Times Across 50 Years
From Ronnie James Dio with Sabbath to Ozzy with Randy Rhoads, every singer and guitarist that ever performed the 1970 heavy-metal classic
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Start Next Week As Rockstar Reveals The Game’s Official Cover Art
On June 25 you'll finally be able to pre-order the upcoming open world game
Laufey Parodies Hollywood’s Slow, Haunting Pop Covers On The Simpsons
In the years since the Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, The Simpsons has been streaming on Disney+, including some new episodes exclusive to the platform. The latest of those, a two-parter called "Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition," premiered Wednesday. It
Why Lionel Messi is a genius on the football pitch .
Why Lionel Messi is a genius on the football pitch .
How Western Kenya is becoming Ruto–opposition battleground ahead of 2027
The scramble for the Western Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 poll is intensifying with both President William Ruto and the United Opposition coalition, fiercely competing for political dominance in the second biggest vote-rich region.
Pikachu Is Part Of Gay Culture Now
The little yellow guy showed up at Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ Culture Awards to perform the Pokémon theme song
Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry
CAIRO, June 18 (Reuters) - The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave's health ministry said on Thursday, as at least three people were reported killed in the latest strike.
Morning Scramble: NBA Finals Don’t Give ‘GMA’ Enough Bounce, ‘CBS Mornings’ Slips Once More
If there were a period in which NBC’s “Today” would cede its recent lead in overall viewership to ABC’s “Good Morning America,” it should have been last week. ABC’s telecast of the 2026 NBA Finals last week between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs was the most-watched
According to the voice of Tina, these are the 5 best episodes of Bob's Burgers
Dan Mintz, the voice of Tina on Bob's Burgers, names his five favorite episodes and talks about his new stand-up special
'Duplicitous' or neutral? How Oman incurred Trump's wrath
When US President Donald Trump first announced a deal with Iran, he named nearly half-a-dozen countries that approved the agreement, including all the Gulf states save one: former mediator Oman. The quiet sultanate that shares the key Strait of Hormuz with Iran was, for over a
Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands
Federal agency to use herbicide to clear lands for replanting after 2021 Caldor fire – but public reaction to plan is fierce Katherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe – water-skiing in the summer and working as ski instructor on
Beyond bread and beer, alluring yeast species could yield new mosquito traps to combat malaria
An orange-colored yeast species isolated from a Baltimore sidewalk several years ago could be the basis of eco-friendly mosquito traps that reduce malaria transmission, according to a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The truth about brain rot, according to science
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
The FDA's data on mifepristone can't be trusted — here's why
For the review to withstand the necessary scrutiny it will face upon publication, the FDA must prioritize robust, real-world data sources.
MRC Film Chiefs Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman on ‘Wuthering Heights,’ Bill Hader’s Horror Movie and Why Franchises ‘Have Hit a Wall’
MRC has established itself as a champion of innovative filmmakers like Edgar Wright, Emerald Fennell and Chloe Domont. But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges. “A lot of the movies we make don’t have a lot of obvious comps
Charli XCX: ‘I Don’t Fucking Have Hobbies. This is My Life’
Brat made her a cultural phenomenon, but she refuses to repeat herself. In a vulnerable, hilarious, occasionally spicy interview, the British superstar goes deep on life after Brat , her mental health and why her bold new album isn’t a “rock” record
Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday: Here's what to know
The Obama Presidential Center will open its doors on Friday, June 17th, with a star-studded ceremony featuring The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2's Bono and The Edge, and
Trump Jr.: Cruz 'lying thru his teeth'
Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday slammed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for criticizing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investing in Iran's reconstruction. Trump Jr. said Cruz was “lying thru his teeth” in a post on the social platform X, accusing the senator of not
Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says
Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania.
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, rips NATO allies
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday ripped into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies while announcing a new six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe, accusing the alliance of being a "paper tiger." Hegseth told defense ministers at the NATO
Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal
Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.
Africa: Rwanda, South Africa Move to Ease Visa Restrictions
[New Times] Rwanda and South Africa have agreed to take steps toward easing travel restrictions and improving mobility between their citizens, including progress on visa normalisation and efforts to address restrictions affecting Rwandan passport holders.
Live updates: Vance set to brief at White House as Trump's MOU with Iran comes under fire
Vice President Vance will brief the media at 11 a.m. from the White House as President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran comes under fire from Republicans. Trump signed the MOU Iran while dining late Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles with French President
Trump Seriously Compares Himself to Hitler for Some Reason
President Trump shared a letter favorably comparing him to Adolf Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and other murderous leaders, bizarrely just hours after signing his controversial memorandum of understanding at the Versailles Palace in France. Trump shared a post on Truth Social,
The Iran war has boosted Equinor, Norway’s energy giant
But it cannot turn a greying cash cow into a sprightly upstart
Ripple-like rings of the 'Bullseye galaxy' could be explained by dark matter
Two U.S. physicists have suggested that the nine concentric rings surrounding the galaxy LEDA 1313424, also known as the Bullseye galaxy, could have emerged through the quantum behavior of particles of dark matter. Through analysis published in The Astrophysical Journal, Pierre
Fox Gives Advertisers Chance to Create Animated Series With Toonstar Alliance
Fox’s new offer to advertisers may get Madison Avenue a little animated. Fox, known for Sunday-night fare like “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “American Dad!,” wants to give marketers more cartoonish content to work with, whether it be an original animated short or series
Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.
