Xbox CEO cancels console AI chatbot Copilot on consoles
Asha Sharma confirms that Xbox is ending development for Copilot on Xbox as the brand continues to restructure ahead of Project Helix.
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Greener process recovers over 96% of rare earths from permanent magnets
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have developed a solid-phase extraction process that enables the eco-friendly recovery of critical raw materials from NdFeB magnets. The developed method utilizes organic methanesulfonic acid, which is a greener option for
How the Met Gala Transformed Into the Tacky ‘Bezos Ball’
For decades, the first Monday in May has marked one of fashion’s biggest nights as A-listers from around the world descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the Met Gala. Since 2021, the first gala post-pandemic, its prestigious crown has started to slip. A wave
Timor green pigeon 'likely to go extinct' without urgent action, according to scientists
The Timor green pigeon, which is under pressure from hunting and habitat loss, is at serious risk of extinction and should be uplisted to Critically Endangered, according to a new study from researchers at Charles Darwin University and BirdLife International.
Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently
University of Missouri researchers are exploring ways to grow sweet corn more efficiently to help American farmers cut costs. In a recent study, scientists from Mizzou's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and College of Engineering found sweet corn can be grown
No, China hasn't made it illegal to fire humans and replace them with AI—but yes it's made it much more expensive for companies to do so
Maybe communism has something going for it.
Matthew Perry’s Personal Items Up for Auction, Including ‘Friends’ Scripts
Personal items from the estate of late “Friends” star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction. Among the “Friends”-related items up for purchase are a collection of 26 scripts
Chemistry-aware AI can generate millions of plausible new molecules
Finding and developing new molecules is one of the great research endeavors of modern chemistry. From the development of new drugs to the creation of more sustainable materials, everything depends on finding new combinations of atoms with useful properties. Now, a research team
Kyle Benn Joins Family Theater Productions as Head of Production
He comes to the faith-based company after working at Lionsgate.
Grand jury indicts alleged WHCA dinner gunman on four charges
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday indicted the man accused of attempting to violently disrupt the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month on four charges. The charges faced by Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman, include attempting to
Burlington plots major May expansion — including 3 California stores
Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through.
Kylie Minogue Opens Up About the Pressure of Fame In New ‘Kylie’ Docuseries Trailer
The three-part docuseries arrives on Netflix on May 30
Popular kids retailer Carter’s to close multiple California stores in huge overhaul
The downsizing comes as the company grapples with mounting financial pressure.
Target workers are fighting Pokémon scalpers over the displays now
"Pokémon fans are no better than animals," one Target team member wrote in light of the news that customers are stealing anything not bolted down
Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that peace between Israel and Lebanon was achievable but that Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was a problem. "By and large, I think a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is imminently
Cargo vessel struck by projectile at Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
CAIRO, May 5 (Reuters) - A cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile within the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Tuesday, adding that the environmental impact from the incident was unknown. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din
Sen. Tim Scott ‘praying’ Jerome Powell leaves Fed this month — and hints chairman has an agenda by staying on
"Honestly, I think it's going to be his decision … but I do think he's maybe just poking the president in the eye a little bit."
The ocean system that shapes Europe's climate
For generations, the mild and temperate climate of northwestern Europe has been credited to one legendary force: the Gulf Stream. This idea is so deeply entrenched in our cultural identity that in James Joyce's Ulysses, the protagonist, Stephen Dedalus, refuses to take a bath,
Dog training choices may reflect owners' ethical views on animals
Whether a dog owner rewards their dog with a treat or corrects it by pulling on the leash is not simply a matter of what they believe to be the most effective training method. According to the study, owners' choice of training methods is linked to their ethical stance on how
Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball, Kylar
10 Books We’re Excited About This May
Quantum physics, AI pals, and seagull attacks The post 10 Books We’re Excited About This May appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, US says
Mr Trump is set to visit Beijing on May 14 and 15.
Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says
WASHINGTON, May 5 - Taiwan is likely to be a topic of conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet next week, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Microsoft gives up on Xbox Copilot AI
Xbox is "winding down Copilot on mobile" and "will stop development of Copilot on console," new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced on Tuesday. The move follows Sharma's reorganization of the Xbox platform team earlier on Tuesday, which added executives from Microsoft's CoreAI team
Resumed US combat operations with Iran 'inevitable': Retired general
Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane predicted on Tuesday that it is “inevitable” that the U.S. would return to combat with Iran due to Tehran firing shots in the Strait of Hormuz amid a shaky ceasefire. Iranian cruise missiles this week have targeted Navy ships and merchant
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era factions list
Learn all about native regions and faction playstyles in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era.
FAA contractor charged with threatening to kill Trump
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor in New Hampshire is facing federal charges after authorities said he threatened to kill President Trump and used a work computer to research previous assassination attempts against the president. Dean DelleChiaie, 35, was
McDonald’s biggest US rival shutters over 700 restaurants
McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year.
Brooklyn Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring 134 Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Brooklyn Film Festival has set the lineup for its 29th edition, themed “The Invitation,” with 134 films, including 36 world premieres, set to screen from May 29 through June 7 across venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. This year’s program spans 30 countries
Movie Posters by Eric Rohman
Some nice work here from Swedish designer Eric Rohman, who designed thousands of movie posters in the early-to-mid 20th century. (via meanwhile ) Tags: design · Eric Rohman · movie posters · movies
Dead Kennedys Share Jello Biafra Health Update Following His Stroke
Dead Kennedys founder Jello Biafra, born Eric Reed Boucher, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke two months ago, reportedly brought on by high blood pressure. At the time, his record label Alternative Tentacles shared this statement from Biafra, 67, via his social media accounts: The
Hantavirus: Where the rare, sometimes deadly disease has been found in the US
A rare, rodent-borne illness potentially at the center of an outbreak that has killed three people, sickened others, and left passengers stranded aboard a cruise ship has been detected in the U.S.
GOP includes $1B for Trump White House ballroom security in budget bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee late on Monday added $1 billion to a spending package for the U.S. Secret Service to allow for security upgrades to the compound tied to the construction of the White House ballroom. The $1 billion makes up part of a $72 billion budget
Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range
A two-dimensional lamellar crystal composed of atomically thin layers of lead iodide (PbI2) could be used to manufacture a new generation of circuits that use light and mechanical vibrations (rather than electrons) to transmit information in the terahertz frequency range.
Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack
Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat.
Apple could let you pick a favorite AI model in iOS 27
The next update to Apple's operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and
Delta cutting free snacks, drinks on hundreds of flights
Delta Air Lines will soon end its free snack and drink service for most passengers on flights under 350 miles. The change comes amid growing cost pressures on the airline industry amid the war in Iran, which has spurred rising airfares and increased fees for checked bags and
Amazon Asks ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Not to Visit Movie Set or Share Filming Locations: ‘We’re Working Hard to Create a Protected Bubble’
Amazon is asking “The Summer I Turned Pretty” viewers to respect the cast and crew’s privacy at this time, as some fans have been visiting the sets of the upcoming movie and sharing filming locations on social media amid production beginning last month in North Carolina.
Trump Pressures FDA to Approve Flavored Vapes as Youth Support Tanks
President Trump is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to approve flavored vapes as his approval rating with young people continues to tumble. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump expressed frustration with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on the phone over the
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream: The Kotaku Review
The long-awaited life-sim sequel makes significant improvements on the original, but its focus on customization comes at the cost of conflict and content
Rand Paul pushes for Fauci indictment before statute of limitations expires
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday called for Anthony Fauci, former longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), to be indicted for what the senator claimed was his lying under oath about gain-of-function research. "6 days from now, on
'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Tiny eggs may explain why ammonites vanished while nautiloids survived asteroid aftermath
Some of the most beautiful creatures to grace the ancient seas, the ammonites, disappeared in the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that finished off the dinosaurs 65.5 million years ago. "It's a tragic story, because this incredibly diverse group made it through multiple mass
The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post‑pandemic
When schools abruptly closed their doors at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, millions of students unexpectedly started learning at home, with or without the help of Zoom lessons.
At 90, Printmaker Mohammad Omer Khalil Gets His Due
The New York-based Sudanese artist looks back on a lifetime of experimentation in a multi-city retrospective.
Ten civilian sailors have died in Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Ten civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday. Speaking at the White House, Rubio said the U.S. would continue to deploy its assets to defend
Pritzker accuses Trump of setting 'a tone where political violence is OK'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) accused President Trump of allowing an environment of “political violence” to persist in an interview released Tuesday. “Look, our leaders set the tone in this country, and I think that the President of the United States has set a tone where
Iran has attacked US forces more than 10 times since ceasefire announced: Caine
Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Tuesday that the Iranian military has attacked U.S. forces more than 10 times since the two sides agreed to a ceasefire on April 7. “Since the ceasefire was announced, Iran has fired at commercial vessels nine
Must-See May Shows in NYC
Venice is great, but we’ve got amazing art at home. Plus, a celebration of NY’s first Arabic-speaking community, Duchamp, Édouard Glissant, and more.
Tech Life
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
