Glasgow City Council preparing to offer aid to Gaza
Amid the UK government's continued blocking of funds to UNRWA, Glasgow City Council is looking to offer aid to the besieged, starving Gaza Strip.
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Take a hike! The benefits of walking and how to get more steps in this summer
Do you want to be more creative? Try taking a walk. We spoke to researchers and avid walkers on how putting one foot in front of the other can be good for the brain. Plus, tips on how to get your step count up.
Moroccan enterprises give jobs, hope to people with disabilities
Fadoua Lamrani was elated when she was hired as a waitress at a restaurant in Morocco which employs people with mental disabilities. The 33-year-old is among some 60 people with mental health conditions working at the eatery located on a farm and run by the Centre for
The makers of Shogun, Wheel of Time, BSG, and more sound off on Game of Thrones’ true legacy
Graphic: Will Joel/Polygon | Image sources: Warner Media 5 years after the HBO fantasy series ended, the industry is still figuring out what it meant Continue reading…
The Last Of Us Season 2 Pics, Fallout Player Nukes Phil Spencer, And More News
It’s the middle of May 2024 and that means we’re nearly halfway through the year. What has this year been like in video game news? Tons of layoffs (sad), lots of new games (glad), and some weird outliers, as usual. This week, we saw set photos and official shots from The Last
Travis Kelce Declares ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Favorite Album of the Year
The Chiefs star hosted his second Kelce Jam festival in Kansas on Saturday
Biden delivers Morehouse College commencement address: Watch live
President Biden is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, setting foot on a college campus for the first time since universities around the country became hotbeds for protests over the Israel-Hamas war. The White House last hinted that Biden would
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss security agreement
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Saudi crown prince over the weekend to discuss a security agreement between the two countries. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sullivan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talked about a
Julianne Moore Says It’s ‘Very Exciting’ to See Women ‘Represented Through All Stages of Their Lives’ on Screen
Julianne Moore says the film industry has “changed dramatically” since she started out in the early 1990s when it comes to female representation. Speaking as part of Kering’s Women in Motion program at the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscar winner said one of the most noticeable
Denser housing can be greener, too: How NZ can build better for biodiversity
Cities across Aotearoa New Zealand are trying to solve a housing crisis, with increasing residential density a key solution. But not everyone is happy about the resulting loss of natural habitats and biodiversity.
From headdress to no-dress: Saudi heats up in swimwear show
The show took place on the second day of the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week at the St Regis Red Sea Resort, situated off Saudi Arabia's western coast.
Raskin on upside-down flag at Alito home: 'It's a very clear conflict of interest'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the upside-down flag that flew briefly at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home demonstrates a “very clear conflict of interest.” Raskin told MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart during an interview Saturday that Alito’s response to The New York Times'
How is Azerbaijan involved with France and New Caledonia?
France has accused Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory, New Caledonia, by supporting independence movements and spreading disinformation, amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Spanish Animation Booms, Still Looks For Improvement
Spanish animation is experiencing a historic boom. Shorts and features from the country are achieving notable success at festivals and the box office, while Spanish artists are contributing to some of the most influential film and TV productions coming from Hollywood today. The
Show HN: Digital player board for Terraforming Mars
My cousin and I love the Terraforming Mars board game. But we'd often get overly excited and knock our pieces off of our boards, losing track of our progress. So I digitised it. It comes with a few cool features like resource conversions (e.g. converting plants to greenery),
The hypocrisy behind the GOP’s war on antisemitism
Republicans’ partisan weaponization of antisemitism has not diminished their toleration of anti-Jewish dog whistlers in their own ranks.
Cannes, According to … The Local, Lawyer Susan Abramovitch
Entertainment lawyer Susan Abramovitch, partner at law firm Gowling WLG, splits her time between Toronto and Cannes. With the Cannes Film Festival taking over much of the famed Croisette, just like every year, she shared tips with THR some and discussed the biggest Cannes
Ex-OpenAI employee reported losing 85% of his family's net worth
Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/kovCotfpTFWFXaxwi/simeon_c-s-shortform Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40406307 Points: 13 # Comments: 2
‘Rumours’ Review: Cate Blanchett Gets Lost in Heavy Fog and Hot Air in a Laugh-Out-Loud Political Satire
Depending on who you talk to, the world is either in crisis, on fire, at war and/or simply lurching toward a frankly deserved final judgment. So what can be done to save it? Why, a carefully worded provisional statement, of course, from the global leaders currently in
Crockett to Greene: 'Don’t come for me'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to not come after her after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing Thursday night. “Don’t come for me,” Crockett told MSNBC’s Katie Phang when asked if she had any other messages to
Russia and China BFFFF – for the foreseeable future
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Beijing was a rousing success, according to Russian and Chinese media. That’s what they always say. But what’s the reality? Are the Chinese and Russians really in a “no limits partnership” or is it a shotgun marriage that will last only until
Slovakia PM Robert Fico's life 'no longer in danger'
Robert Fico's deputy, Robert Kalinak, says his condition is still serious and requires intensive care.
Cate Blanchett’s New Film ‘Rumours’ Is Named After the Fleetwood Mac Album: Its Characters Are ‘Creatively Fraught and Everyone Was Sleeping With Each Other, So It Made Sense’
Cate Blanchett’s new film “Rumours” took its name from the iconic Fleetwood Mac album, it was revealed on Sunday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference. The dark comedy, directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, follows a group of world leaders who meet at the
100-hour weeks and heart palpitations: Inside Wall Street’s brutal work culture
The tragic deaths of two Bank of America employees has become a flashpoint for anger over allegedly unrealistic work expectations on Wall Street.
'Ozempic breasts' to 'Ozempic face': What you need to know about weight loss drug side effects
While many people suffering from obesity have been using Ozempic to help with weight loss, health professionals are warning of potential side effects.
Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spain
The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media.
UK to shut down Gaza protests over antisemitism allegations
Reports claim the UK Met Police will get new powers to shut down Gaza protests after allegations the marches display antisemitism.
Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial?
As their final witness testifies, legal experts assess the evidence so far and chances of a conviction.
