Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
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New Shane MacGowan Tribute Album Reveals Tracklist Feat. Tom Waits, U2, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, & More
We found out in March that a star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album was on the way, with legends like Tom Waits, the Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, and more. Now, we have the full tracklist, which also reveals other contributors like U2. The post New Shane MacGowan
Trump and Netanyahu hold first face-to-face talks since their 'disagreement' on the Iran war
The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later this year.
That GOG gloss-up of Thief is an excellent way to play the game until we get the Nightdive remaster
Calling all my friends 'taffer' from now on.
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after midnight, will soon have to verify their ages to access those features. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) released a set of final rules on how to
Kent Broadhurst, ‘Silver Bullet’ Actor and ‘Wild Iris’ Screenwriter, Dies at 86
He also penned lots of plays, appeared twice on Broadway and portrayed a real-life postal worker out to assassinate JFK.
Bruise Bath Announce New Self-Titled Album: Hear “Blood On My Tongue”
I always wonder about the acts who release multiple self-titled albums, the Peter Gabriels and Weezers and Rancids and American Footballs of the world. That must take a whole lot of self-confidence, right? Or maybe it's just a willingness to confuse your audience. Perhaps those
Struggling wine industry plots major pivot that could change what Californians drink forever
Wine is so last season.
Netflix reveals 6-part thriller limited series Below with Josh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, and Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton lead Below, a new twisty thriller coming to Netflix in October.
Splatoon Raiders’ Limited Fashion Options Are Really Disappointing
At least I got some cute overalls, I guess
Tropical insects may be running out of room as temperatures rise
New research from Costa Rica's Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) suggests that tropical insects may be vulnerable to rising temperatures. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined the heat and cold tolerance of more than 100
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly in development from CD Projekt Red, but its future is uncertain
Cyberpunk 2077's hit anime was allegedly getting a 2.5D brawler from River City Girls developer
Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self‑sustaining disaster that will keep coming back
You've been planning your dream beach vacation for months, only to arrive and find the shoreline covered in large piles of smelly, brown seaweed, with even more floating offshore. It's disappointing, for sure—and increasingly common.
Omniscient Tree Networks, Immortal Amoebas, and Hope
9 books we’re excited to read this August The post Omniscient Tree Networks, Immortal Amoebas, and Hope appeared first on Nautilus .
Mary Beth Barone on Her Debut Netflix Special ‘Galaxy Brain,’ Wanting to ‘Offend the Correct People’ and ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2: It’s ‘Sadder but Also Funnier’
Mary Beth Barone knows her debut Netflix special, “Galaxy Brain,” might piss some people off. In fact, she’s keeping a list — on it are J.K. Rowling, Mark Zuckerberg and male comedians in general, to name a few. “I’m just fully ready to get it out there and see who’s mad at
Brandon Sanderson has officially finished writing his Mistborn movie script
The author kept to his July deadline, bringing the adaptation one step closer just in time for the book's 20th anniversary.
Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year
Apple’s latest AirTag may seem like the obvious choice if you own an iPhone and are shopping for a Bluetooth tracker, but it’s not the most affordable option. For families that contain both Android and Apple devices, it might be better to pick up the latest Tile Pro instead. It
California drought may have pushed parts of the Sacramento Valley aquifer toward permanent collapse
Around a quarter of the U.S. food supply is grown in California's Central Valley. Most of its crops, like rice, fruit trees and nut trees, are water-intensive and require extensive groundwater pumping during droughts. Over time, heavy water extraction has contributed to changes
Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change
The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.
You don't need a headset to play Stardew Valley's incredible new VR mod
A modder known as GingasVR transforms the farming game into an action RPG that looks like a completely new experience.
China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say
By Jonathan Saul, Parisa Hafezi, Timour Azhari and Chen Aizhu LONDON/DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to
Anthony Green & Sweet Pill’s Zayna Youssef Cover Porno For Pyros’ “Pets”
Almost immediately after Jane's Addiction's initial 1991 breakup, frontman Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins formed Porno For Pyros, a band that had what was arguably an even more chaotic run. Most of Porno For Pyros' legacy is extremely messy,. but before things
Bullion – “Roo”
After co-producing the new Avalon Emerson & The Charm album, Nathan Jenkins announced his new Bullion album Nearly earlier this summer with the release of lead single " Francis Ford ." The second single, "Roo," is out today. Like "Francis Ford," it merges Sting-style meticulous
The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
Scientists have reacted with alarm to news that the British government will cut funding to the world-famous radio telescope at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest England that has been helping explore the cosmos for almost 70 years.
Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning
Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems.
Mesolithic hunter-gatherers on Malta relied on repeated sea crossings, study suggests
The existence of humans on Malta, a tiny Mediterranean island, during the Mesolithic period is puzzling. Archaeological evidence indicates that foragers occupied the Maltese islands between 8,500 and 7,500 years ago, and it is hypothesized that they arrived by sea. How did they
Madison Beer and Justin Herbert Are Engaged: Here’s a Full Timeline of Their Relationship
The pop singer and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers began their romance about a year ago
Art Problems: Why Are There So Many Toxic People in the Art World?
Paddy Johnson with essential tips on how to protect yourself from insecure peers and bad-faith actors.
Rogers holds double-digit lead over El-Sayed, tied with Stevens in Michigan Senate poll
Presumptive Republican nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.), comfortably leads progressive Abdul El-Sayed and is neck-in-neck with Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in new polling just one week out from the Michigan Senate primary. A Michigan Education survey, which was
Ted Lasso gets season 4 trailer with fan favorites and new faces
Ted Lasso season 4 got a new trailer ahead of its August 5 release on Apple TV that teases returning characters and new ones.
Blanche vote could be postponed, Cornyn says
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Thursday on the attorney general nominee.
Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood
Researchers found plastic particles in many heart attack patients' blood, raising new questions about health risks.
Evan Rachel Wood Says ‘It’s Sad’ Not to Be Asked Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’ After Offering to Return: ‘It Seems Like They’re Not Following the Book’
Evan Rachel Wood isn’t among the “Practical Magic” cast members returning for the forthcoming sequel — and she’s opening up about her disappointment. Speaking to “Entertainment Tonight” at the red carpet premiere of her new series “The Shards,” Wood called it “sad” not to be
How Strange It Is Announce New Album There Is No Evil: Hear “Slime”
Meet How Strange It Is, a Portland band making fuzzed-out indie rock and announcing their new album called There Is No Evil today. The lead single "Slime" is a dreamy, infectious banger in the vein of Wishy or TAGABOW. The post How Strange It Is Announce New Album There Is
Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Work with Bob Dylan and U2
With a new album, Belladonna Nocturne , out now, the legendary producer looks back at collaborations with Dylan, Peter Gabriel, and D'Angelo in our new interview
Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Movie ‘Naughty,’ Set for 2027 Release
Dinklage is set to play Saint Nick in Universal Pictures' holiday offering.
Former Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism sees grand jury 'irregularities'
A former Olympian who was charged for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is asking a judge to turn over the full grand jury record that led to his indictment, arguing there were “irregularities” during the closed-door proceedings. David Hearn, 67, pleaded