Four New York City Shows to See Right Now

Lotus L. Kang, Rashid Johnson, and group exhibitions on home-making and Black style offer insight into how we forge ourselves from history.

The Smithsonian Design Triennial Reinvents Home

Twenty-five installations explore home and all its attendant meanings, realities, and emotions, taking visitors on a meander through the minds of artists and designers.

Commentary: Why strongman politics will define US-China relations for now

Trump and Xi are overcompensating for years of US-China engagement in which their predecessors made concessions, says RSIS’ Benjamin Ho.

German police to carry out new searches in the Algarve in Maddie McCann case

The British child was reported missing in May 2007, when she was on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz, Lagos. Portuguese media report that new searches could begin this Tuesday.

‘Squid Game 2’ Cast on Connecting With Fans and Relating to Their Characters: ‘Thanos Isn’t A Villain, But He Is A Man-Child’

“Squid Game” creator, director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk joined production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-yeong and director of photography Kim Ji-yong and members of the “Squid Game 2” cast (Lee Jung-jae, Kang Ae-shim, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Byung-hun and Choi

Education Department declares June 'Title IX Month'

The Education Department announced Monday that June, typically known as Pride Month, would be honored as "Title IX Month" as it works to undo Biden-era transgender protections. The department said the move is “in honor of the fifty-third anniversary of Title IX of the

We’re Not Your Pride Publicity Stunt

For many Black queer artists, Pride Month doesn't feel like a celebration. It feels like extraction.

‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff ‘Boston Blue’ Casts ‘Psych’ Star Maggie Lawson

Maggie Lawson has been cast as a series regular in “Boston Blue,” CBS’ upcoming spinoff of “Blue Bloods.” She will play Boston Police Department superintendent Sarah Silver, who is described as “well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family.”

Jonathan Joss, who appeared in Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption, shot dead in Texas

The actor, who was best known for portraying John Redcorn in King of the Hill, was killed in what police say was a dispute with a neighbor.

This CEO was paid $165M last year — and it wasn’t Cook, Zuckerberg or Musk

The executive runs a company that makes products used by police departments across the country.

A New Frida Kahlo Museum Is Coming to Mexico City

The forthcoming Museo Casa Kahlo will intimately explore the renowned artist’s early life and familial relationships.

New York lieutenant governor launches primary challenge against Hochul

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the governor's race next year, becoming the first prominent Democrat to launch a primary challenge against his current boss. Delgado’s announcement on Monday doesn’t come as a major surprise, as he revealed

Working model reveals how protein anillin controls asymmetry during embryonic cell division

Symmetry is a fundamental characteristic of most multi-cell animals. However, the cell division of embryonic cells is asymmetric. A team led by Prof. Dr. Esther Zanin at the Department of Biology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has developed a working

Paramount Global, With Skydance Deal and Trump Lawsuit Pending, Nominates Three New Board Members for Election at July 2 Annual Meeting

Paramount Global and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone had hoped to close the deal to merge the media company with Skydance Media by this point. But as the deal is still pending FCC approval, and as a potential settlement looms with Donald Trump in his lawsuit against “60

Subantarctic Mode Waters traced to distinct origins in Indian and Pacific oceans

In the southern flanks of the Indian Ocean and the central and eastern Pacific, just north of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, lie the Subantarctic Mode Waters. As part of the global ocean conveyor belt, these large masses of seawater transfer substantial amounts of heat and

Recluse Remembrance quest walkthrough in Elden Ring Nightreign

The Recluse‘s Remembrance quests in Elden Ring Nightreign dig a bit deeper into the dark forces that gave birth to the Nightlords and gives the mage a useful new relic — but not for free. Completing these quests involves taking on an additional boss, solving some puzzles, and

Singleplayer Elden Ring Nightreign is no longer hell to play, but it's still a compromised game of 30-minute boss runbacks

Solo Nightreign has hit its natural ceiling of being 60% as good as the co-op experience.

'King of the Hill' voice actor fatally shot: Reports

Actor Jonathan Joss, perhaps best known for his voice work in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill," has died in an apparent shooting.

UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

Key takeaways from the latest Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey

Key takeaways from the latest Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey Delegations from Russia and Ukraine wrapped up peace talks Monday in Istanbul after just more than an hour, departing the meeting with plans to swap prisoners but no breakthrough on a proposed ceasefire. Ukrainian

The Trump administration is delaying a 25% tariff on Chinese-made graphics cards

Graphics cards and motherboards assembled in China are avoiding President Donald Trump’s import taxes, for now. Read more...

Peter Murphy Cancels Comeback Tour

Bauhaus’ 2022 reunion was sadly and suddenly cut short when frontman Peter Murphy entered a rehabilitation facility. Things were looking up this year, though, as Murphy recently released his solo album Silver Shade in May and had announced a tour in support of it. Now,

Ridley Scott May Never Direct Another Alien Movie

Alien is one of the most iconic sci-fi horror franchises of all time. But the director who started it all is not only done with the franchise, but is a bit disappointed in how its legacy turned out. In an interview with ScreenRant, Ridley Scott explained how he’s done with the

Lil Durk Slams FBI Informant As 'Unreliable' In Murder-For-Hire Case

Lil Durk and his legal team have slammed the FBI for basing their murder-for-hire case against him largely on the word of an 'unreliable' informant.

Poles on Nawrocki and Tusk's cooperation: 'two different worlds'

Outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the election results are a signal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk from the Poles that they expect the kind of policies proposed by Karol Nawrocki in his campaign. Are relations between the government and the new president-elect

Immunosuppressive nanoparticles slow atherosclerosis progression in animal models

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), in collaboration with national and international research centers, have identified a key immune cell subtype involved in the development of atherosclerosis. In a study published in

Eminem Fans Usher in SXSW London With World Premiere of Musical Doc ‘Stans’

Twenty-five years after the release of Eminem’s iconic song "Stan," the rapper and director Steven Leckart present to South by Southwest London a different kind of musical documentary.

Cynthia Erivo Laughs Off Conservative Backlash to Her Playing Jesus on Stage: ‘Why Not?… It’s a Musical, the Gayest Place on Earth’

Cynthia Erivo has addressed the criticism of her upcoming turn as the star role in the Hollywood Bowl’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which elicited conservative backlash when it was announced earlier this year. During an interview with Billboard, the performer spoke out on the

Some Great Batman Games Are Super Cheap Right Now On Steam

Pow! Bam! Boom! Zam! And so on. You get it. There’s a big DC video game sale happening on Steam, and a ton of great (and not so great) Batman games are discounted right now. Hence that very funny opening gag at the start of this paragraph. Read more...

Near-constant beeping from Waymo driverless cars enraging California residents

Residents of Santa Monica, California, have been complaining and protesting the frequent noise-pollution from Waymo driverless cars.

My Hair Is A Rat’s Nest Announce New EP A Life With No Caveats: Hear “Throes”

I tend to associate My Hair Is A Rat’s Nest, the one-person screamo operation out of Albuquerque with the extremely evocative name, with long songs . But “Throes,” our first taste of a new EP dropping next week, is short — as in 77 seconds total. The track makes great use of

Alexis Bledel Withdraws From Emmy Race for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Due to New Guest Actor Rules (EXCLUSIVE)

Alexis Bledel has withdrawn herself from Emmy consideration for “The Handmaid’s Tale” following rule changes to the guest acting categories. Bledel, who plays Dr. Emily Malek/Ofglen in the Hulu drama, had been submitted for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her

Transparent film uses graphene for stable, light-responsive applications

Korean researchers have succeeded in developing an innovative transparent film using graphene. This development secures a new material technology that makes it easier to utilize new graphene materials, and it is expected to be widely used in fields such as lasers, optics,

Every Big Summer Gaming Showcase Happening This Week And How To Watch

June is officially here which means Geoff Keighley-palooza 2025 is just around the corner. E3 might be dead , but Summer Game Fest will be kicking off its fifth year running this week with a crowded field of other gaming showcases riding its coattails. Below you’ll find the

Scarlett Johansson Details Depths of Her ‘Jurassic Park’ Fandom, From Pitching Herself to Steven Spielberg to Organizing Screening for Avengers Cast

With ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ Hollywood’s highest paid actress accomplishes a longtime goal: “I’ve been trying to get into a 'Jurassic' movie for, I don’t know, 15 years or something.”

Rio condo administrators compelled to report domestic violence incidents

Rio de Janeiro's City Council last week passed Municipal Law 8.913, mandating that condominium managers and administrators immediately report domestic violence cases involving women, children, the elderly, and animals as they unfold. Other cases should be reported within 24

Steven Flynn, Former Gramercy Pictures and Focus Features Marketing Executive, Dies at 70

He worked on films including ‘The Usual Suspects,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘The Big Lebowski,’ ‘Gosford Park’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’

Historic village water tanks provide a lifeline for amphibians

In the quiet mountain villages of northern Portugal, centuries-old stone water tanks and irrigation channels may now be serving a surprising new purpose.

Opportunities in June 2025

Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from the Grand Canyon Conservancy, the Dedalus Foundation, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.

'We’re not going there': Thune vows not to overrule parliamentarian on megabill

Q&A: Exploring ultra-high-temperature ceramics for fusion energy

As the focus on energy resiliency and competitiveness increases, the development of advanced materials for next-generation, commercial fusion reactors is gaining attention. A recent paper published in the journal Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science examines a

Jamie Foxx Calls Diddy a ‘Nasty Motherf—er’ Amid Sex Trafficking Trial: ‘All That Goddamn Baby Oil. Why You So Nasty?… For Black People, That Was Our Hero’

Jamie Foxx shaded Diddy during a recent stop on the Emmys campaign trail for his Netflix comedy special “What Had Happened Was.” The Oscar winner took part in a Q&A at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and turned his attention toward the music mogul, who is currently on trial and

Vietnam communist party budget is the elephant in the room as To Lam cuts costs

Even as the general secretary slashes bureaucracy, there’s little sign of him taking an ax to the ruling party.

UnitedHealth investors approve new CEO’s $60M pay package despite turmoil following top executive’s assassination

Stephen Hemsley returned to the top job last month after the healthcare giant reported its first earnings miss since 2008.

Iowa Democrat to launch bid against Ernst after her controversial Medicaid remarks

Iowa Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten is launching a challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), he confirmed to multiple outlets, as the Republican draws backlash for remarks at a recent town hall. “After her comments over the weekend, I've been thinking about it for a

Pete Hegseth’s Garbage New Press Secretary Is as Extreme as They Come

The Pentagon’s new press secretary is a chronically online 26-year-old white nationalist who believes in the “great replacement” theory, thinks Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy is an “entitled midget,” and pushed an antisemitic conspiracy theory about Leo Frank, a Jewish

Republicans suggest PBS 'grooming' children with Pride post

A group of congressional Republicans accused PBS on Monday of “grooming” children after "Sesame Street," one of the nonprofit TV network’s flagship programs, shared a social media post recognizing Pride Month. “On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world

Trial begins in France this week for 3 former Ubisoft executives facing accusations of 'moral and sexual harassment'

Testimonies and internal Ubisoft audits allege an "institutionalized schoolboy environment" of racism, bullying, and sexual misconduct.

Amphibians face mounting threats as heat waves and droughts intensify worldwide

Amphibians—the most threatened vertebrate class on Earth—are under enormous pressure, with 41% of all species already threatened with extinction. A new study from the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Goethe University Frankfurt shows that increasing extreme weather events such

Tesla chargers booted off the New Jersey Turnpike — and Musk cries 'corruption'

Sixty-four Tesla ( TSLA ) Superchargers will be removed from the New Jersey Turnpike, starting on Friday. Upon hearing the news, Elon Musk tweeted , “Sounds like corruption.” Read more...