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German car makers brace for further Trump administration tariffs
Germany is anticipating a trade war as President Donald Trump prepares a raft of punitive tariffs. How will the country's car manufacturers be affected?
Last summer was second worst for common UK butterflies since 1976
More than half of Britain’s 59 native species are in long-term decline, UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme finds Last summer was the fifth worst in nearly half a century for butterflies in Britain, according to the biggest scientific survey of insect populations in the world. For
An elusive worm: the Salinella is shrouded in mystery
A 19th-century zoologist found the ‘little salt dweller’, which could be a portal to the past – if only we could locate it again Last February, with colleagues Gert and Philipp and my daughter Francesca, I made the long journey to an unremarkable city called Río Cuarto, east of
Program takes aim at drinking, unsafe sex and sexual assault on college campuses
A prevention program that teaches college students about the links between risky drinking and sexual assault—and how to protect themselves and their friends—has shown early promise, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Uzbekistan–EU partnership: Progress, investment and future prospects
In recent years, Uzbekistan and the European Union have been steadily expanding their trade, economic, investment, and financial-technical cooperation. The most active bilateral engagements across various levels have taken place over the past eight years, driven by the focused
Josh Brolin and Don Winslow Remember Val Kilmer: ‘A Brilliant Actor and a Good Man’
Tributes have poured in for Val Kilmer. The actor who played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Forever,” and channeled as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s “The Doors” and starred in several other 1980s favorites, has died, The New York Times has confirmed. He was 65. He had been battling
Africa: UN-Backed Forum Seeks to Boost Resilience of World's Least Developed Countries
[UN News] Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world's Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Africa: How Do Coconuts Get Their Water?
[The Conversation Africa] Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world's tropical regions. They're called "nature's supermarket" or the "tree of life" in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is used. Its leaves can be used to thatch homes, its heart
Africa: A New Covid Variant Is On the Rise. Here's What to Know About LP.8.1
[The Conversation Africa] More than five years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we're still facing the regular emergence of new variants of the virus, SARS-CoV-2.
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Val Kilmer, Actor Who Starred in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Doors,’ Dead at 65
"I’ve tried to see the world as one piece of life," the Batman Forever and Tombstone actor said in his documentary, Val
Science 'storytelling' is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.
“Watch the moment when Cory Booker ended his more than 25-hour long...
“Watch the moment when Cory Booker ended his more than 25-hour long Senate speech.”
Val Kilmer, Actor Revered for Playing Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
Charismatic and versatile, he also won praise for memorable roles as Iceman in 'Top Gun' and Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone,' but his unpredictable behavior ruffled some feathers in Hollywood.
Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Tombstone,’ Dies at 65
Val Kilmer, who played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Forever,” channeled Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and starred as a tubercular Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. His daughter Mercedes told The New York Times the cause was pneumonia. He was 65.
Trump’s tariffs may be a blow to Europe and a gift to China
The impetus of what President Donald Trump has called “Liberation Day” is clear. He wants to impose sizable tariffs on many imports. That plays into China’s hand.
5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections
Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January. The elections came amid growing anger over the Trump’s administration’s immigration and economic policies, its handling of free speech, and the
Myanmar junta rejects ceasefire proposals as quake deaths mount
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing rejects rebel ceasefire proposals for quake aid after the March 28 disaster.
Booker says Democrats 'have to take some responsibility' for state of the country
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Democrats "have to take some responsibility" for the current state of the country, during his first interview after setting a new record for the longest Senate floor speech in history. In an interview on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow
Why Eddie Murphy Says Sidney Poitier Advised Him Not to Star in ‘Malcolm X’
"Sidney Poitier said, 'You are not Denzel [Washington], and you are not Morgan [Freeman]. You are a breath of fresh air, and don’t f*** with that!'" Murphy recalls.
US Democratic Senator Cory Booker sets historic record with Senate speech lasting over 24 hours
Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able” in a move of defiance against President Donald Trump's actions.
Oil, sand and speed: Saudi gearheads take on towering dunes
Wearing a helmet and strapped securely into his four-wheel-drive, Abdelilah al-Rabea tore off across the Saudi desert, kicking up clouds of sand as a crowd of hundreds cheered him on. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres
Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent
Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ. Though the race is technically nonpartisan, Underly was backed by the state Democratic Party and
Booker says it ‘irked’ him that Thurmond held previous record to ‘stop people like me from being in the Senate’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Tuesday he was determined to surpass Sen. Strom Thurmond’s (R-S.C.) prior record for longest Senate floor speech in history, saying it “irked” him that the late senator made history by trying to block civil rights legislation in the 1950s. “To
Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
Hit-and-run driver in accident involving late father of Shaun Chen has turned himself in
On Friday (Mar 28), the Malaysian actor shared a post on social media, revealing that his father succumbed to his injuries – hours after being hit by a car.
Greens promise to push government to spend 1% of budget on environment if they hold balance of power
The minor party makes pledge as Labor faces calls to explain its nature policy and plans for a federal EPA Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Polls tracker ; election guide ; full federal election coverage Anywhere but Canberra ; interactive
Soulja Boy Denies Raping Woman, Calls Sex Assault Allegations ‘Disgusting’
The rapper claimed he never assaulted the Jane Doe suing him with claims he physically and mentally abused her while she worked as his personal assistant
Booker’s 2020 campaign staff praise senator over marathon speech
More than 80 of Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) former campaign staff praised his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor. “As alumni of your 2020 presidential campaign, we write today to express our gratitude for your response over the last 25 hours to the moment of crisis we
Seoul police to seal off Constitutional Court ahead of Yoon verdict on April 4
Large-scale rallies aside, many one-person protests have been held in front of the court’s entrance.
China’s war games around Taiwan over the years
China has vowed to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s rule, by force if necessary.
Carl Linnaeus’s Flower Clock
“The eternal problem of the human being is how to structure his waking hours,” the Canadian psychiatrist Eric Berne observed in his 1964 classic Games People Play. Four centuries earlier, Galileo had both combated and complicated the problem by inventing timekeeping and with
Murkowski congratulates Booker for 'historic feat' after marathon speech
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), a moderate Republican, congratulated her colleague, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), on setting the new record for longest Senate floor speech on Tuesday. “Whether you agree with him or not, the past 24+ hours was what most people think a filibuster
Wisconsin Gives Elon Musk Middle Finger in Supreme Court Election
Liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday, crushing Elon Musk’s attempt to buy yet another election. Decision Desk HQ called the race after just 36 percent of the vote had been counted. Crawford held a decisive lead over Schimel
‘Superman’ Stars Unveil Krypto-Heavy New Footage and Recall “Witnessing the Magic of Cinema”
James Gunn and his cast brought DC Studios' first movie to Las Vegas.
Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk
Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ. Crawford, a Dane County circuit court judge,
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Footage Soars at CinemaCon as Krypto the Dog Steals the Show
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s DC’s last, best chance to make a movie that rivals Marvel. James Gunn, who was hired by Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to reinvigorate DC’s cinematic universe after a series of duds like “The Flash” and “Justice League,” took the stage
Embattled Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy Sidestep Job Drama at CinemaCon
The mood inside the Colosseum Theater at Caesars was nevertheless subdued as the two executives presented their upcoming films — even when the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio took to the stage.
‘Their skin had peeled off’: Victims suffer serious burns from Malaysia gas pipeline fire
The massive fire injured more than 100 people during Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations on April 1.
2024 was South Korea’s hottest year in half a century
Due to high temperatures, the surrounding seas were also unusually warm.
White House pranks journalists on April Fools’ Day
The White House played an April Fools’ Day prank on journalists inside the press room. Around 6 p.m. EDT, the White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers announced over the loudspeaker that there was a “dinner lid until 8:47” p.m., signaling an unexpected later night of
David Fincher to Direct Brad Pitt in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Netflix Follow-Up From a Tarantino Script
David Fincher is directing a sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” with Quentin Tarantino writing the follow-up to his Oscar-winning epic. Variety confirms the project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, where Fincher has a first-look deal.
Wisconsin passes ballot measure requiring photo ID to vote
Wisconsin voters were projected to pass a ballot measure that amends the state Constitution to require photo identification in order to vote, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wisconsin lawmakers referred a ballot measure to voters that would mandate that “a qualified elector may
Former NFL star Tim Tebow joins Trump in Oval Office
Former NFL star Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, joined President Trump for a visit in the Oval Office on Monday. In a post on X, Margo Martin, a special assistant and communications advisor for Trump, shared a photo with the Tebows with Trump and Secretary of State
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Follow-Up in the Works With Brad Pitt Starring, David Fincher Directing a Quentin Tarantino Script
Despite what the calendar says, this is not an April Fool's joke.
South Korea’s acting president urges calm ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
Mr Han Duck-soo “strongly asked” politicians not to make any comments that could incite violence.
South Korea's acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling
SEOUL - South Korea's interim leader Han Duck-soo called on the nation on Wednesday to accept any decision from the Constitutional Court on impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in a calm manner.
