Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair

In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.

Ballroom security can't be privately funded, Mullin tells GOP lawmakers

The DHS secretary made a new pitch for a $1 billion Secret Service funding request to centrist Republicans.

Nick Cannon to Show What It’s Like to Raise 12 Kids With Six Moms in New Netflix Docuseries

One of the world’s most famous baby daddies is getting a Netflix docuseries to chronicle his hectic life. Nick Cannon, the actor, comedian, TV host and 12-time father, is set to star in the untitled series, set ot premiere in winter 2026. The show — which appears to have at one

Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine to Star in Netflix Movie ‘A Matter of Time’ About Unlikely Angel

Bella Maclean also stars in the feature from filmmaker Harry Bradbeer.

Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean to Star in ‘A Matter of Time’ for Sony and Netflix

Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean will team up for “A Matter of Time,” an upcoming feature about an unlikely angel sent from heaven to convince a reclusive man to give up his life for the greater good. Harry Bradbeer (“Enola Holmes”) will direct for producers

Small seabirds rely on crosswinds to navigate the open ocean

Storm petrels are among the smallest and most mysterious seabirds. Until recently, the use of biologgers to track their movements was impossible. A new study published in Biology Letters reveals that they routinely travel hundreds of kilometers while deliberately seeking

‘Grown Ups 3’ Officially in the Works at Netflix With Adam Sandler

Let’s get chocolate wasted: “Grown Ups 3” is officially in development at Netflix. The Adam Sandler threequel has long been rumored, with cast members David Spade and Kevin James teasing that the project was in the works. But this announcement marks the first time Netflix has

Adam Sandler’s ‘Grown Ups 3’ in the Works at Netflix

Kyle Newacheck, who directed last summer's 'Happy Gilmore 2,' is attached to helm the follow-up to Sony's hit 2010 comedy.

Medieval Fantasy Series ‘Barbaric’ a Go at Netflix

The adaptation of the hit Vault Comics title will be showrun by Sheldon Turner ('X-Men: First Class') and Robert Rovner, who shepherded CW series 'Supergirl.'

Genuflecting Before “Don Colossus”

Trump's new golden statue in Miami has been compared to the Golden Calf, but it's more akin to a Moloch idol.

‘Calabasas’: Netflix Gives Series Order to Teen Romance Drama From ‘Bridgerton’ Creator and Kim Kardashian

When you’re done keeping up with the Kardashians and devouring the secrets of “Calabasas Confidential,” enter the gates of “Calabasas,” a scripted series set in the Los Angeles enclave. The project, led by “Bridgerton” creator Chris Van Dusen and executive producers Kim

Netflix Claims Ad Tier Now Reaches 250 Million Viewers Worldwide, Up From 190 Million

Netflix says its influence among people who want to watch commercrials is growing. The streaming titan said Wednesday during its “upfront” presentation to advertisers that its ad-supported subscription tier reaches reaches more than 250 million global monthly active viewers, up

Everything at The Criterion Collection is 30 percent off right now

If you’ve been meaning to grow your physical movie collection, now’s a good time to do it. Through May 25th, The Criterion Collection is taking 30 percent off every disc on its site, including standard Blu-rays, 4K releases, box sets, and even films that are currently only

Julian Lennon Reveals Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis

"I've managed to catch them early enough to be able to reverse some of the damage," Lennon writes, urging fans to "get checked out"

PlayStation Plus Extra May 2026 free game catalog additions announced

PlayStation adds new games each month to its PlayStation Plus Games Catalog for subscribers to enjoy.

Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Fed chairman by US Senate as inflation mounts

Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic pressures before he even steps into the chairman’s office.

A history of containers, an ancient technology hundreds of thousands of years in the making

We hardly give them a second thought, but everyday objects like bags and backpacks belong to a long technological tradition that may stretch back hundreds of thousands of years.

Netflix Orders Myron Bolitar Series Based on Harlan Coben Books

Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels. The 12-novel thriller series will make its screen adaptation debut with help from David E. Kelley (creator of “Big Little Lies,” “Ally McBeal” and more), who will

What Would J.R.R. Tolkien Think of Palantir?

Palantir, the data analysis defense contractor co-founded by Peter Thiel, was named after the magical seeing stones from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books. This video compares the ethos of the company with that of Tolkien. The palantiri of The Lord of the Rings are sort

Embark says the 'pressure of a monthly cycle' is holding Arc Raiders back, so it's slowing down: Major updates will come every 6 months from now on

The Frozen Trails update planned for October will add the largest Arc Raiders map to date.

US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill. The

Analysis-Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

By Andrea Shalal, Michael Martina and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran. He is unlikely to get the

‘The Retrievals’: Netflix Orders Series Adaptation of Yale Fertility Center Scandal Podcast From Molly Smith Metzler

Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of the New York Times and Serial Productions podcast “The Retrievals.” The announcement was made as part of the Netflix upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday. Molly Smith Metzler serves as writer, executive producer

The guy who literally wrote the textbook on AI says when it comes to the extinction scenario the human race is cooked: 'Making these systems more capable… doesn't seem like a sensible move'

"The CEO of Google DeepMind expressed very similar concerns: that they were in a race that they couldn't pull out of."

Can Selective Breeding Save Bulldogs from Their Breathing Problems?

New research is pointing to relief for out flattest-faced dogs The post Can Selective Breeding Save Bulldogs from Their Breathing Problems? appeared first on Nautilus .

Is Global Europe the answer to shifting alliances? MEPs debate in The Ring

In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order.

The Great Escape Festival Issues Statement After Bodies Of Three Women Recovered From Brighton Beach

The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea at Brighton Beach in England early this morning. Incidentally, today also marks the first day of the Great Escape, the four-day music festival that also takes place along Brighton Beach. Festival organizers have issued a

Africa: Photos - Presidents Arrive in Kigali Ahead of Africa CEO Forum

[New Times] Several Heads of State and government officials have begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, which takes place from May 14 to 15.

Hungary's Magyar set to outline his red lines over EU funding talks in a letter to von der Leyen

Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release.

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 - When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran.

Gundam just beat Dragon Ball and One Piece in new Bandai Namco report

Gundam is Bandai Namco's most profitable IP, beating both One Piece and Dragon Ball in the biggest financial year in franchise's history

Dual spacecraft capture both hemispheres of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at once

The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA's Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both

Matthew Perry Drug Dealer Gets 2 Years in Prison: ‘I’m Haunted by the Mistakes I Made’

Erick Fleming had asked for a year in custody, noting he cooperated with prosecutors to help them identify his supplier, Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen"

Mood Swings transforms Magic: The Gathering into a party game anyone can play

After playing Mood Swings with Magic designer Mark Rosewater, I was surprised by how strategic the simple card game feels.

Florida defends new congressional map, says it lacks 'signs' of partisan gerrymandering

Voting rights and civil rights groups have filed multiple lawsuits challenging a new map pushed into law by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Morgan Wandell Exits Apple TV, Launches Kismet TV Shingle

Morgan Wandell is exiting Apple TV as head of international development after nearly a decade at the company, and has launched his own production shingle, dubbed Kismet. The company will focus on producing premium scripted series for the international market. Wandell announced

Fatal drug overdoses fall for third straight year: CDC

Newly released provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that fatal drug overdoses fell in 2025, marking three consecutive years of declines. By December 2025, the number of reported drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by 14 percent to

The 'numbers just aren't there,' Dead Space producer says, and that's why we'll probably never see Dead Space 4

Dead Space has dedicated fans, but not enough of them to matter.

Africa: Mahama Returns Home After High-Level Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

John Fetterman Singlehandedly Tanks Effort to Rein Trump in on Iran

Senator John Fetterman was the deciding vote Wednesday to dismiss the Democrats’ seventh attempt to advance a resolution under the War Powers Act to stop President Donald Trump’s disastrous military campaign in Iran. It was the first time the Senate has voted on a measure to

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‘A Secret Heart’ Chronicles a Family’s Healing and the Metamorphosis of a Woman Called Lilou, the Director’s Father

The intimate doc, the feature directorial debut of Tom Fontenille, world premieres in ACID, the Cannes Film Festival sidebar run by France’s association of film directors.

How Neanderthals Mastered Dentistry

The oldest evidence of successful dental surgery The post How Neanderthals Mastered Dentistry appeared first on Nautilus .

Senators give House GOP’s summer reconciliation plan a cool reception

“We’re still working on reconciliation 2.0,” Majority Leader John Thune said.

Arctic fires are releasing carbon stored for thousands of years

A study of soils around the Arctic and boreal forests has found that some wildfires are releasing carbon stored over millennia, meaning higher CO2 emissions than assumed

Harrison Ford's rousing commencement speech goes viral: 'The world my generation left you is a real mess'

""Whatever talent or ambition you have, find some way to put it to work. Build something that didn't exist yesterday. Stand up for someone who can't stand up for themselves. Bring people together that weren't talking before. That's leadership," he told the group of graduates.

More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs—according to a new study led by Dr. Joanna Jadwiga Ilska of the

Slower winds help grasslands enhance carbon gain while saving water, study finds

Grasslands, covering 40% of Earth's vegetated surface, play a crucial role in the global carbon balance but are increasingly threatened by climate-driven water scarcity. A new study published in Science Advances finds, however, that a widespread wind speed decline—a phenomenon

Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago, ancient molar suggests

Neanderthals had the know-how to identify a tooth infection and the motor skills to drill out the damage, according to a study published May 13, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Alisa Zubova of Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, Russian Academy

Prehistoric Danish people continued to eat fish and hunt even after the rise of agriculture, study indicates

Agriculture reached the coast of southern Denmark around 4000 BCE, but these prehistoric Scandinavians continued to fish and hunt too, according to a study published in PLOS One by Daniel Groß from the Museum Lolland-Falster, Denmark, Sofie Folsach Hellerøe from Aarhus