China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
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Image: Colorful, chaotic Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this color-enhanced view of Jupiter's northern hemisphere during its 61st close flyby of the giant planet on May 12, 2024.
British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on Jun 8 and 9
This will be the Chinese supremo's first overseas trip of the year, and comes shortly after his recent meetings in Beijing with both United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in May.
Japan steps up cooking oil collection efforts in race for sustainable aviation fuel
Japan is scrambling to procure a tenth of airline fuel from sustainable sources by 2030.
China’s Xi to visit North Korea June 8-9, first time since 2019
Beijing has long been North Korea’s primary backer.
Website tracking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s S. Korea itinerary draws more than 70,000 visits
The operator says the listed schedule is based on media reports before official announcements.
From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line
When researchers founded Anthropic in 2021, they said the race to build powerful AI was moving too recklessly. They inserted detailed safety measures into their products and marketed their commitment to safety as the corporate quality that distinguished them from
Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partners
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Thursday denied parts of a New York Times report on new claims from past girlfriends, suggesting political motivation behind at least one woman who recounted that he could be physically rough. “There are some allegations in
Trump looms large in New York House debate
President Trump's name loomed large during Thursday's debate among candidates vying to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District and replace Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The president frequently came up as lawyer George Conway (D), former President Kennedy's grandson Jack
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Four-Year Deal With AI Terms and Pension Merger
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, which includes new provisions on synthetic actors and a merger of the union’s two pension funds. Of those who cast ballots, 91.4% voted in favor of the contract and 8.6% were opposed. Turnout was 19.3%
Becerra advances in California governor’s race
Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D)
Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new allegations about his past behavior surfaced earlier that day. “No, not once,” Platner told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes, when asked in an
Australian far-right One Nation does U-turn on seizing foreigners’ homes
A top representative of the party said earlier it would force permanent residents to sell their homes.
‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jumanji’ Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed by Girlfriend’s Son
"Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public at this time," the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.
Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.
Collins casts 10,000th consecutive Senate vote
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote on Thursday night, voting for a Democratic motion to commit the $70 billion budget reconciliation package back to the Judiciary Committee. Collins stood at her desk wearing a red dress underneath a blue
Madonna Transforms Times Square Into a Dancefloor and Reminds Everyone Who the ‘Mother’ of Pop Is
The icon debuted Confessions II track "Love Sensation," straddled a speaker box, and air-guitared during a historic Pride Month performance
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Killed by Girlfriend’s Son
James Handy, a longtime actor who appeared as the bartender in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” and had guest roles on dozen of TV shows, was killed Wednesday in a stabbing in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 81. The LAPD said he was killed by his girlfriend’s
Negeri Sembilan state assembly to be dissolved on Jun 5; polls to be held within 60 days
The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election was not initially due until November 2028.
FCC reviewing school internet subsidies amid kids’ screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a $3 billion annual program that subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries, citing concerns over excessive screen time among children and its impact on their health. FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced on
In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
Hannah Ray J Childs propelled her kayak into a rapid on Iowa's Maquoketa River on a recent afternoon and dipped her paddle in the water to swing the front of her boat into the air.
‘Office Romance’ Review: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Are Oddly but Endearingly Matched in a Frisky Workplace Romcom
There’s no meet-cute in “Office Romance,” but the way its lovers meet is pretty cute just the same. Formidable airline CEO Jackie Cruz (Jennifer Lopez) summons her new company lawyer Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein) to her office, and he walks in to see what, in cinematic
US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
Rupert Everett Says He “Ruined” Himself Trying to Attain Perfect Body for Roles
"So now my demise will be musculoskeletal," the 'My Best Friend's Wedding' star said.
New X-ray method captures solid-liquid interfaces and bulk liquids simultaneously
Researchers have developed a method for making simultaneous soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) measurements of solid-liquid interfaces and bulk liquids. By controlling the thickness of the liquid layer, they obtained the O K-edge XAS spectrum of bulk H2O from a liquid H2O
Poll: Do you like the new Steam store design, or is it 'hot garbage'?
Valve rolled out a refresh of the Steam store today. Not everyone's happy about it.
Final Fantasy 14 housing lottery schedule: how and when to bid, and find out if you've won
Become a virtual homeowner with all the effort and frustration of the real-life deal.
Late Actor Christian Oliver Wrapped a New Spiritual Documentary Weeks Before His Death
The doc, 'Vision Quest,' unfolds as cameras follow Oliver and three others over the course of a four-day solo fast in California's high desert while participating in an ancient ritual.
More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile food Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches have been seized from a commercial
House passes new Ukraine aid package, with 18 Republicans bucking Trump
The GOP-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation authorizing funding for military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, a largely symbolic move that nonetheless demonstrates some Republicans’ willingness to buck President Trump on foreign policy. Eighteen Republicans
Examining pandemic-informed coordinated responses to domestic violence
Though the immediate disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic have passed, the six-year anniversary of the event's onset allows medical professionals, community support organizations, and researchers to analyze the pandemic's challenges and better prepare for the future. University
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons: What to Know About the 20-Year-Old Behind A24’s Biggest Hit
While most people his age are in college, Parsons is already breaking Hollywood records. THR rounds up everything to know about the new genre director.
Trump announces DC rally to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
President Trump on Thursday announced a rally in Washington to commemorate America’s 250th birthday after several artists dropped out of previous plans to perform at the upcoming “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall. “We don’t want singers with no talent, but big
Anthropic calls for global AI slowdown after $965B valuation. Critics claim it’s just to hobble competition.
Anthropic said artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that an industry-wide pause is needed to slow the pace of development while companies get a handle on potential societal risks. The AI juggernaut penned a blog post Thursday warning that AI systems could soon be
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.
Trump Makes It Official: The ‘Freedom 250’ Concerts Are Canceled — to Be Replaced With ‘the Greatest Rally EVER!,’ Starring Him and (Surprise) Lee Greenwood
Sorry, Vanilla Ice. The “Freedom 250” concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been officially canceled by President Donald J. Trump, after almost all of the artists bailed. The shows will be replaced, as he previously suggested, with a rally featuring
Polyphenol structures reveal why tea, cocoa and fruit compounds taste so different
A pilot study has developed a new sensory evaluation method that links the chemical structures of polyphenols with their distinct taste properties. Using trained human panelists, researchers showed that different polyphenols produce unique sensory effects, including bitterness,
How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
Valve really isn't budging: Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still 'shipping this summer,' it insists
Despite the dire hardware and component landscape, it's apparently still happening.
Parental cooperation with kindergarten is most important way to support preschoolers' academic skills, study finds
Research into the academic skills of five-year-old children shows that parents' beliefs and cooperation with their kindergarten are more important than the abundance of parental activities at home in supporting the academic skills of five-year-old children.
Anti-abortion group turns up the heat on defunding Planned Parenthood
Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Anti-abortion group turns up the heat on defunding Planned Parenthood A leading anti-abortion group is threatening to give lawmakers a failing grade on its annual report card if
Nanoparticles inspired by lung fluid improve therapies targeting respiratory system
The CIC biomaGUNE Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials has developed pulmonary surfactant nanoparticles (the blend of lipids and proteins that line the alveoli and enables breathing), which are encapsulated in a drug used to treat pulmonary fibrosis. The researchers
US job openings jump to highest level in nearly two years, powered by white-collar positions
Employers posted 7.62 million job openings in April, up sharply from 6.89 million the month before and the highest level since May 2024.
Rice–fish co-culturing could help curb schistosomiasis while increasing food production
The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite decades of mass drug administration campaigns, schistosomiasis remains one of the world's most widespread
Almost 7 in 10 Americans want Iran war done ASAP: Poll
Nearly seven in 10 Americans want the Iran war to be done “as quickly as possible,” according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 68 percent of respondents said they believe the U.S. “should make a deal to end the war in Iran as quickly as possible,” while 11 percent
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’
The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix. Antonio Campos, who directed “The Beast In Me”; Max Winkler from
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
