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The pop punk princess covered Morissette's hit track for Mile End Kicks
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Inside Lip Critic’s Wild, Chaotic Theft Saga Shows
The New York noise band's live residency at three non-traditional venues were the perfect way to pique excitement for their upcoming 'Theft World' album
Polymer physics reveals DNA loops are formed by single molecular motors
Scientists from Skoltech and the University of Potsdam have developed a physical theory that sheds light on how molecular motors organize the three-dimensional structure of the genome. Using theoretical polymer physics and computer simulations, the researchers for the first
How industry and geography play a role in support for radical right parties
Dr. Ruben Ruiz Rufino found that communities with clusters of workers in labor-intensive sectors consistently showed higher levels of support for radical-right movements than areas dominated by knowledge-based industries. The study, published in the journal Political Studies,
A 17-year-old Excel vulnerability is currently being exploited by threat actors, and it's been flagged by the US' cyber defence agency
The little exploit that could.
The Jungle Book made $1B in 2016 — and sent Disney down a dark path
After a decade of creatively bankrupt Disney live-action remakes, its time to pull the plug on them.
Bungie's latest experiment turns Marathon into a battle royale, and it's a hit: 'Free kit queue might be the most fun I've had so far'
To be an extraction shooter, or a battle royale, that's the question.
Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland?
While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations.
DeSantis delays Florida's redistricting special session
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is delaying his special session on redistricting, issuing a proclamation on Wednesday that the state legislature would convene between April 28 and May 1 instead of next week. The rescheduled special session will also focus on issues related to
TSMC's latest bank report is exactly as you'd expect it to be: mo' wafers, mo' money
Chips with everything.
AMD could be releasing a special version of the classic Ryzen 7 5800X3D to celebrate 10 years of the AM4 socket
The only problem is that there doesn't seem to be anything special about it.
Russia agrees to pay compensation to Azerbaijan over 2024 airliner tragedy
Russia and Azerbaijan have revealed that an "appropriate settlement of consequences," including compensation payment, has been reached over the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024.
Is tripe soup Greek or Turkish? A culinary dispute heats up
Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure.
GOP anxiety over Trump, gas prices and war outlook: Join the live discussion
Is President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz working? What do Republicans think about his prediction that gas prices may be higher in November and how nervous are they about the war? What are the prospects for a budget reconciliaton bill to reopen the Department of
Marvel's Magneto gets deluxe new Most Villainous collection in 2026
Dark Horse and Marvel are collecting Magneto's Most Villainous moments from X-Men comics and beyond for a deluxe new hardcover book.
Using AI for basic tasks damages a person’s intellect in just 10 minutes, study shows
Participants who used AI to solve basic math and reading comprehension questions did worse than their peers who did not rely on the technology, a new study found.
Broken Social Scene – “The Call”
The magic of Broken Social Scene is the same as it ever was: They’re a group of roughly one million scruffy motherfuckers up onstage playing guitar, and they sound like a group of roughly one million scruffy motherfuckers up onstage playing guitar. There’s a sense of communal
Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for tweets sent as teenager
Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologized in an interview published Wednesday over tweets she made as a teenager. Duwaji was criticized after old tweets unearthed in March showed her using the n-word and a gay slur, and hurling insults at Israel.
Germany's Lufthansa to shut regional CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes pressure
Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes.
Kevin Morby – “Badlands” (Feat. Amelia Meath & Justin Vernon)
This new Kevin Morby album, hoo boy. As soon as I heard Little Wide Open, it went into heavy rotation, and my fandom went into overdrive. I can’t wait for you to hear it. If I was a huge cornball I would tell you to call it his KC masterpiece, and because I am, I… The post
Republicans float short-term spy powers extension as they struggle to strike deal
House Republicans are floating a two-month extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers as the clean, 18-month extension requested by President Trump hits a wall within the right wing of the GOP, according to three sources familiar. The two-month extension would buy the
The best Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Miis we've created already
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets you create detailed Mii caricatures of humans and toons alike. Here are our favorite creations so far.
Watch live: DHS officials testify before House on fiscal 2027 budget amid shutdown
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday morning as the partial government shutdown stretches into its 9th week. The hearing will focus on the White House's fiscal 2027 budget request — which includes
Titan's lakes may spawn 10-foot waves in gentle winds, new model suggests
On a calm day, a light breeze might barely ripple the surface of a lake on Earth. But on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, a similar mild wind would kick up 10-foot-tall waves. This otherworldly behavior is one prediction from a new wave model developed by scientists at MIT. The
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Maker Launches Official Actual-Play Show Amid Growing Popularity of ‘Critical Role,’ ‘Dimension 20’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is putting their trademarked D back in DM-ing with the launch of a new “Dungeons & Dragons” actual-play TV series. Launching with its first two episodes available on YouTube on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. PT, the new show, titled “Dungeon Masters,” stars
Tracing anglers in the Gulf Coast: New machine learning tools reveal when, where and how anglers fish
The Gulf Coast is recognized worldwide for its exceptional fishing opportunities, offering anglers a wide variety of species such as trout, red snapper, and grouper. Recreational fishing represents a significant—yet historically undermeasured—aspect of overall fisheries
‘I Always Say I’m a Terrible Actor’: Adrien Brody on Overcoming Anxieties for His Broadway Debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s ‘Fear of 13’
Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody jokes that he’s not good at pretending. “I always say I’m a terrible actor because you know when I don’t like something. You know where I stand,” the 52-year-old cracks backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where he’s set to make his
Republicans announce 2026 target map for state legislatures, highlight redistricting
A Republican group tasked with growing its majorities in state legislatures announced Thursday its list of priority states ahead of the November midterms, highlighting how some races could impact redistricting over the next decade in a memo shared first with The Hill. In a memo
Fortress Yellowstone
"The ultra-rich are fortifying themselves inside one of America’s last intact ecosystems—with money plundered from ecological sacrifice zones around the world."
Christopher Hall to Bring One-Man Show ‘Pizazz’ to New York (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K. comedian and viral showman Christopher Hall is set to make his New York debut this summer with his new one-man show “Pizazz,” which is slated for a limited run at Asylum NYC this summer. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, the production will run June 5 through June 13,
Blame Mike Johnson for the stalemate in Congress
Whether it is punitive tariffs, aggressive immigration tactics or ill-conceived military actions, Congress has been remarkably obsequious in permitting President Trump to do anything he wishes — even when such actions blatantly violate the Constitution. The Speaker of the
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hires Joanne Bradford as President to Lead Expanded Executive Team
Unwell, Alex Cooper’s Gen Z-targeted media company that is home to her hit podcast “Call Her Daddy,” has brought a new team of execs on board tasked with driving growth. The company has hired Joanne Bradford as president. Bradford, who has served as a strategic adviser to
NYC furniture retailer to repay shoppers in $350K settlement over delays, damage — and you may be eligible
A Brooklyn-based furniture retailer has agreed to pay up to $350,000 to settle claims it cheated customers out of refunds – and you may be eligible for a payment.
Myanmar revellers cautiously return to Thingyan festivities after years of boycott
In the past, public participation was muted, with many choosing not to celebrate following the 2021 coup.
The legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch
The classic 1988 anime Akira returns to UK, Irish, French and Spanish cinema screens on April 17, with Australia and New Zealand following in early May. Set in a dystopian neo-Tokyo, it is one of the few pieces of cyberpunk manga that have translated well onto the screen. Its
Watch live: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll testifies before House on 2027 budget
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on Thursday morning over President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request, which seeks 1.5 trillion in funding for the Pentagon. Driscoll's appearance on Capitol Hill also comes as tensions
Fable's cinematics are getting a helping hand from Blizzard's stellar cinematic team, Xbox boss says
Ooh, that's gonna be good.
Watch live: Vought testifies before Senate on White House's 2027 budget request
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 White House budget request. The request calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — roughly 42 percent higher than