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SpaceX seeing some interest from short sellers, but many still afraid to bet against Musk
About 40 million SpaceX shares are sold short, roughly 5% to 7% of the shares that are publicly available to trade, according to an estimate by S3 Partners.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Drama’ Sets Streaming Debut
A24 released Kristoffer Borgli's film theatrically in April.
The Pokémon crisis could be solved by Valve's Steam Machine strategy
After the fiasco surrounding Steam Controller, Valve came up with a special system for Steam Machine preorders meant to stop scalpers
Amazon’s board game deals are the best Prime Day sales in years
Enjoy steep discounts on some of Polygon’s favorite board games, including beloved party games and timeless classics.
Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heat wave
The UK braced for a record-breaking heat wave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services.
Netflix provides a first look at the Weird Western anime Bass X Machina
The series premiering Nov. 3 blends anime and Western animation sensibilities
EA exec says AI has helped drive 'a real rise of creativity' at its studios
Laura Miele says removing the "tedious tasks" of game development has resulted in "shorter, faster conversations around creativity and coming to alignment."
‘Ponies’ Canceled After One Season at Peacock
Peacock has canceled the Cold War spy thriller “Ponies” after just one season, Variety has learned. Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, the series originally debuted its entire eight-episode first season on Peacock on Jan. 15. It received mostly positive reviews
Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
ROME, June 23 (Reuters) - Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in Libya had been released after spending about a month in custody. • Israeli forces last month arrested hundreds of people on board dozens of
Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Just one in four Americans believes President Donald Trump's war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely to last, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The five-day poll, which closed on
Disney Lorcana reveals its first cards from Pixar’s Up in Attack of the Vine
Disney Lorcana's next set, Attack of the Vine, introduces Pixar's Up for the first time, bringing Carl, Ellie, Russell, and more to the game.
Ten Australians are taking the government to the UN over fossil fuel exports. What is their case?
Ten Australians—including a firefighter, First Nations leaders and young people—are bringing their concerns about the nation's coal and gas exports to the United Nations. On Tuesday, the group lodged a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee, claiming the Australian
Researchers find microplastics in hedgehogs—then trace them back to pet food
When colleagues and I found microplastics in hedgehog droppings, we wanted to know where they were coming from. One answer was surprisingly close to home: pet food.
What is driving Europe's heat wave?
Europe is baking under a scorching heat wave, with health warnings in place across Western and Central Europe as temperatures climb to record-breaking highs.
Can the Sugar Molecules That Coat Our Cells Predict Our Health?
Glycans, once ignored, may revolutionize medicine The post Can the Sugar Molecules That Coat Our Cells Predict Our Health? appeared first on Nautilus .
Africa: Spiro Secures $270m Funding to Accelerate Africa's Electric Mobility, Clean Energy Expansion
[Nile Post] Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the
Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro
[Nile Post] Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
Yard Act – “New Beginnings”
Last month, Yard Act ushered in a new era with the announcement of You're Gonna Need A Little Music , whose lead single " Redeemer " operated as an ominous, existential jam that bleakly stated: "No one is happy with this arrangement." Now, they're pivoting to positivity. Yay!
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table revealed on franchise's 35th anniversary
Sega and Jersey Jack Pinball unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog pinball on June 23, Sonic's official birthday.
Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent
The latest heat wave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.
WSJ editorial board says US World Cup team shows how immigration 'can be a win
The Wall Street Journal editorial board is celebrating the U.S. men's national team, which is comprised of a number of immigrants or the children of immigrants. "The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on President Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Win — or more likely —
Meta is building a prediction markets app. These stocks are falling in response
The report said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed staff to develop a prediction market platform, internally known as "Arena."
India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual
Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital, Mumbai, on Tuesday, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages, with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average.
Nate Bargatze Slammed for ‘Associating With Fascists’ After Attending Trump’s UFC Fight; W. Kamau Bell Tells Him: ‘Don’t Be in Photos With Fascists’
Nate Bargatze and other “nice” white guys are the subject of ire in comedian W. Kamau Bell’s latest Substack essay, titled “It Is So Easy To Not Do This.” Bell rips Bargatze for attending the UFC Freedom 250 fights at Donald Trump’s White House earlier this month. Bargatze, one
Happy Asteroid Day! Prize-winning plan focuses on space infrastructure
For decades, astronomers and policymakers have been working on plans to protect our planet from killer asteroids. But now there's a new realm to protect: the thousands of satellites we're putting in orbit.
Sawdust, cellulose binders and beeswax combine into eco-friendly foam
Polystyrene—common in packing peanuts and box inserts—is manufactured from fossil fuels. To develop a sustainable alternative, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials tested an unconventional starting material: sawdust. Their prototype foams incorporated
Richard Gadd, Joe Barton and Philip Barantini Join Inaugural Storytelling360 London Lineup
Richard Gadd, Joe Barton and Philip Barantini are among the lineup for Storytelling360’s inaugural London conference. Taking place on July 12 at the BFI Southbank Theater in the U.K.’s capital, the “State of the Story” Conference brings together some of Britain’s leading
Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents
Natalie Chuck joins Fox from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver, where she served as an investigative reporter for Denver7 Investigates.
Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops...
Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times . “The reason I pulled you over, that light back there, you peeled out.”
Intelligence agencies warn AI models could launch crippling cyberattacks in months
A group of intelligence agencies from across the world, including the U.S., warned on Monday that artificial intelligence is "rapidly transforming" the cybersecurity risks, urging global leaders to "act swiftly" to stay ahead of malicious actors. The Five Eyes group, including
How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures
Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week, with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures, and experts say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame.
Italian prosecutors demand long jail terms for Egyptians over murder of Italian student
By Crispian Balmer and Marco Roberti ROME, June 23 (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors on Tuesday sought a life sentence for one Egyptian security officer and long jail terms for three others accused over the kidnapping, torture and murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni in Cairo
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit
The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.
Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels
That is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.
D&D designer explains how Ravenloft: The Horrors Within is different from Van Richten's Guide
Wesley Schneider talks about D&D's latest Ravenloft book, explaining why the team decided to update the beloved setting.