Eli Roth first promised that his upcoming horror release, “Ice Cream Man,” would feature an animated sequence he had initially drawn himself. Now, days ahead of the film’s Aug. 7 premiere, Roth admitted AI had a hand in the effort. The horror director said in a statement on
Many Australians are outraged while others say it's 'about time' passengers are charged for larger bags.
Seed dispersal through wind, water or animals is a crucial process for forest renewal and biodiversity preservation. In the Atlantic Forest, a new study showed that the amount of forest in the landscape surrounding an area and the amount of rain are the main factors responsible
Steam finds its own use for things.
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Niño is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all
ESPN has lined up its fourth annual “Creator Network” of digital stars who will fan out across the country to promote the 2026 NFL season that is set to culminate with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN for the first time. The five members of the cohort for this year are, as
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Laura Kelly (D), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Holscher had a narrow field of Democrats to outpace, facing off against state Sen. Ethan Corson and
Four South Carolina Republicans seeking the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) spot on the November ballot faced off on the debate stage for a second straight night Tuesday. Hosted by Nexstar Media Group, The Hill’s parent company, the debate gave Reps. Russell Fry (R-S.C.)
Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary in the state’s 11th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Moss, the president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate since January 2023, defeated a crowded field of five other
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Social media platform X said on Tuesday it was complying with a Turkish court order to block access in the country to jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy office account, but was challenging the order in court. • An Istanbul court
Missouri House candidate Chris Stigall (R), who was endorsed by outgoing Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), is projected to win the GOP primary for Missouri's open 6th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) results. Stigall triumphed over a crowded GOP field,
The company has sold about 200 of the booths since it went on sale earlier in 2026.
The power of social influence could be key to changing attitudes and behaviors around climate change, according to a new study by researchers at the Center for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST). The team examined the role of social influence in accelerating
Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quolls Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
While some view it as a matter of personal freedom, local governments continue to receive complaints.
Maryland voters are set to weigh in this fall on a state constitutional amendment that would clarify rules around congressional redistricting, putting the plan before Old Line State voters this fall. The state House voted 96-38 and the Senate voted 32-13 to approve the bill,
The last time you had a cold sore, you might have fretted about how long it would hang around. Perhaps you avoided reflective surfaces. It's unlikely you worried about dying from it.
Rep. Wesley Bell (D) has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush’s (D) comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ projects. Bush was running to retake her seat in the solidly blue 1st Congression District two years after Bell ousted her by roughly
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James (R-Mich.), are projected for a showdown in the critical Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Benson easily defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson
[SNA] Mohamed Nour Abdeldaim, Sudan's Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, led the Sudanese delegation participating in the African Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026), held under the theme: "Financing Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies."
Variety has announced presenters for its annual Power of Young Hollywood, this year presented by Disney+, taking place on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Presenting Tate McRae with the Triple Threat Award will be Madison Beer, and presenting Sombr with the Songwriter of the Year award
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.) is projected to face off against Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cleaver ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, while Brattin defeated five other
Voters in Kansas are projected to reject a ballot measure Tuesday that would allow the direct election of state Supreme Court justices — a blow to conservatives unhappy with the high court's liberal slant, according to Decision Desk HQ. Under current law, the governor appoints
"I truly never felt closer to him than when we’d watch games together," said Jake Reiner
Kansas state Senate President Ty Masterson (R), President Trump's endorsed candidate to become the next governor of Kansas, is projected to defeat a crowded field of Republican candidates to advance to the general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) is projected to win the GOP primary to face off against Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the Sunflower State this November, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marshall is seeking a second term in the Senate and is projected to defeat Arch
It's Star Wars Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Gamescom month.
A senior State Department official told reporters in a background briefing that it was a “reciprocal” action because Brazil has not approved President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Brasilia.
Vegetable oils serve as critical feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts by providing energy-dense hydrocarbon molecules. Some plants have evolved divergent enzyme sets to produce high-value unusual fatty acids with novel chain lengths or functional groups.
Kuala Lumpur genre outfit Abnormal Studios has taken on worldwide international sales for “Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats,” a Malaysian cannibal black comedy-horror from sibling filmmakers Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin. The company plans to launch the title at the Asian Contents &
The value of basic science in insect biology is no more evident than when a crisis arises involving a devastating insect pest like the New World screwworm, says University of Illinois entomology professor May Berenbaum. In a 2016 essay in the journal Science, Berenbaum wrote
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday forcefully denied allegations of domestic violence and addressed claims of illegal drug use in a defiant CNN interview, while making clear he has no intention of abandoning his bid for reelection despite mounting scrutiny. The interview on
Economics shapes many aspects of our daily lives, from the prices we pay to the policies governments adopt. Yet many of the ideas taught as universal principles of economics emerged from a narrow historical context and have rarely been examined through a decolonial lens.
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote this week on several censorious and privacy invasive bills: KOSA , the SCREEN Act , Youth AI Privacy Act, and CHATBOT Act . While we appreciate that the Committee is taking the time to look at these bills separately, it’s still impossible
People who experience greater hardship throughout their lives may become more susceptible to conspiracy theories when those experiences lead them to see the world as fundamentally unfair, according to new research.
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
New data suggests the death toll of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has topped 1,700, with health officials struggling to track the disease and identify how the outbreak began. As of Tuesday, the virus has killed 1,707 out of a total 3,802 cases, the Associated
Before Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt proved his action-star potential in Zero Dark Thirty, now streaming on Netflix.
The budget blew out, and so did the scrutiny of executives.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., explains why it’s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown, which is the hometown of Lucille Ball, will be
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.
Some GOP senators have expressed doubt about the effort to tack on an extra hour of sunlight in the evening, after the House approved the measure last month.
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Antisemitism in Britain remains close to record levels, a charity which provides security for Jewish communities said on Wednesday, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in the first six months of the year. Two Jewish worshippers were stabbed on a
A trove of recent articles bemoan the collapse in recreational reading among younger Americans, with COVID-related reading declines, artificial intelligence and social media often described as causes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday said the controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is an issue for the House and Ohio voters to decide, as well as "a family matter." “It's a very sad and unfortunate case. It is a family matter, and I just, I don't
Democrat Shannon Taylor is projected to face off against Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in a district that would have been a prime pick up for Democrats had their congressional map been implemented this spring, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wittman faced no primary on Tuesday for
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
