Kalshi traders see April jobs report coming in better than economists' estimates
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Netflix Thriller ‘Play Dead’ Producers Launch Nocturnal Entertainment
Nocturnal Entertainment, a film and television financier and production company, has officially launched following the sale of its first feature, “Play Dead,” to Netflix. Nocturnal Entertainment was built to support filmmakers, providing them with a technology-enabled creative
SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher is on sale for over 20 percent off
If you want to give mom something that helps lighten the load, the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable makes for a great, inexpensive gift. And now through May 10th, you can buy it for around $26.99 ($7 off) from Amazon and SwitchBot (with code FORHER20) as a part of its ongoing
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 appears in Saros with a lovely Easter egg
Saros features a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Easter egg, drawing a connection between two popular PS5 games.
New Mexico’s proposed kids safety fixes for Instagram, Facebook may go too far, judge warns
New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez is pushing for extensive changes and up to $3.7 billions in penalties after a state jury ruled last month that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta had failed to protect kids from sexual predators. Judge Bryan Biedscheid is presiding over a second
Optically dark gamma-ray burst reveals an unusually wide jet
Using various telescopes, an international team of astronomers has performed multi-wavelength observations of a recently identified gamma-ray burst source designated GRB 250416C. Results of the observational campaign, published April 23 on the v pre-print server, could help us
Bullying is common in elementary school, and it's more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
About 1 in 4 elementary students in the United States reports being bullied at least once during a given school year. Children who are frequently bullied are more likely to struggle in school, experience poorer physical health and face higher risks of depression, anxiety and
EFF Submission to UK Consultation on Digital ID
Last September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country. The scheme aims to make it easier for people to prove their identities by creating a virtual ID on personal devices with information like names,
A Star Wars life-sim is long overdue
Star Wars is the perfect choice for a life-sim game or management simulator, and now that Lucasfilm has the license back, maybe we'll finally get one
Barack Obama on Speaking Out Against Trump and That Racist AI Ape Video: ‘I’d Never Talk About Somebody’s Family in That Way’
In a recent interview with the New Yorker, Barack Obama explained his reaction after an AI video was posted to Donald Trump‘s Truth Social account in February that depicted the former president and first lady, Michelle Obama, as apes. “I don’t take it personally,” Obama said.
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Health Issues: ‘I’ve Still Got Some Healing to Do’
Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency, which had been rescheduled for September, citing her previously reported health issues, while adding that she’s been “responding really well to meds and treatments” and “improving every day,” although the treatments make her “a
According to this peer-reviewed paper, the...
According to this peer-reviewed paper, the “screeching sound of peeling tape” is caused by tiny sonic booms . The speeds at work here are in the range of Mach 0.7–1.8. Supersonic crafts!
Electric double layer unlocks molecular switch behind battery and hydrogen reactions
From smartphone charging to hydrogen production, the fundamental principles of energy technology have been revealed. Korean researchers have, for the first time, identified how molecular structures change within the ultra-small space called the "electric double layer." The
Denmark's 'hands‑off' approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self‑reliant kids
Much has been written about Denmark's consistently high scores in global happiness rankings, so it might not come as a surprise that Denmark is also rated the best place to raise children, according to U.S. News and World Report. The small Scandinavian nation also scores near
Can Drake Ever Escape ‘Not Like Us’?
Two years after Kendrick Lamar’s defining diss track, Drake’s Iceman arrives in a rap world permanently altered by the song’s aftershocks
Lego announces Sega Genesis console set coming in June: First photos
The Lego Sega Genesis (aka Mega Drive) is now available for pre-order and ships on June 1, 2026, Lego and Sega announced.
UAE returns all school to remote learning after Iran attacks
The United Arab Emirates on Monday ordered all schools to return to remote learning for the rest of the week, the education ministry said, following a spate of attacks it said were launched by Iran. “The Ministry of Education announces a decision to shift to a remote learning
IDF on high alert after UAE reports Iranian missile attacks
The UAE said Tehran fired at least four missiles at the country, with three intercepted over UAE territorial waters. CNN reported that the interceptions were conducted with an Israeli air defense system, deployed secretly at the beginning of the war with Iran alongside IDF
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows for Health Reasons, But Says She’s ‘Improving Every Day’
The country legend said she's been "responding really" well to meds and treatment, but wouldn't be "stage-performance ready" for the gigs in September
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
Trump team denies Iran hit US warship entering Hormuz Strait
The Trump administration has denied reports from Iranian media on Monday that a US Navy warship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. After US President Donald Trump said this weekend that the US Navy would help “guide” commercial ships through the strait, in what was referred to as
Hayley Williams, Lola Young, Zara Larsson to Headline All Things Go Festival
The All Things Go Festival 2026 has revealed the lineup of the 12th D.C.-area edition, with headliners including Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson and ATG alumni, Mitski, Muna, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain. The three-day festival, which has sold out for five
US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
By Simon Lewis May 4 (Reuters) - The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N. Security Council resolution designed to condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.Mike Waltz said on
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US says destroyed Iran boats - US forces destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's military, a top US admiral said. US Apache and Seahawk helicopters hit
No more guesswork in drug design—atomic-resolution method exposes what trial and error keep missing
Drug discovery still too often relies on expensive trial and error. Researchers from ICTER show there is another way—building molecules step by step and observing their behavior at atomic resolution. This approach could significantly speed up the development of new therapies
The COVID‑19 pandemic exposed the load mothers carry—a burden that's still being ignored today
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and brought into focus the ongoing disproportionate burden on mothers when it comes to household logistics, child care and financial inequity. It also revealed just how deeply embedded and structurally reinforced that burden is.
‘Christ is King’ is being used by the extreme right. Here is the perfect response.
Millions of Christians in the U.S. have had their phrase "Christ is King" adopted and weaponized by far-right individuals to attack those they hate, using coded language and emojis to spread hate speech on social media.
Pokémon TCG vending machines being pulled amid scalper drama
Between scalpers, fights, glitches, and high tensions, Pokémon TCG kiosks are leaving select locations. Some fear all vending machines will go.
EBay pops 6% as GameStop’s Ryan Cohen makes unsolicited $56B offer to buy company
The company’s valuation is currently hovering around $48.8 billion following the Monday stock surge. Meanwhile, GameStop’s shares were down more than 8%, dropping its market cap below $11 billion – meaning it is far smaller than its acquisition target.
Elon Musk pressured OpenAI’s Greg Brockman to settle lawsuit or become one of ‘most hated men in America’: filing
In the filing, OpenAI’s legal team argues that Musk’s texts to Brockman lend to support to one of their core arguments – that Musk, as the founder of xAI, is trying to jam up a rival company rather than pursue a legitimate grievance.
The Steam Controller sold out in 30 minutes, utterly breaking Steam in the process
The situation is fluid.
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Supreme Court reinstates access to abortion drug mifepristone by mail
On Monday the Supreme Court paused a ruling by a federal appeals court that prevented health care providers from prescribing mifepristone by telemedicine, setting the stage for further action from the nation’s highest court
Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour After ‘Offensive Remarks’ as Opening Act
"I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing," Cudi says
Calder Allen Comes From Texas Songwriting Royalty. He’s Determined to Carve His Own Path
The grandson of the revered songwriter Terry Allen, the 23-year-old is bridging generations of Lone Star state artists — and playing Rolling Stone's upcoming Stateside festival
Why keeping collaborative remote work environment options open is key for business innovation
At a time when remote work is increasingly up for debate among companies, it remains an often underestimated lever for fostering open innovation. This article examines how initiatives designed to encourage collaborative work outside the workplace can contribute to the
Scientists unlock new way to engineer next-generation glass
Scientists have adapted a centuries-old principle of chemistry to fine-tune a new type of glass made from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)—metal atoms connected by organic molecules—that efficiently trap gases like CO₂ and hydrogen and even capture water.
NASA has released some 12,000 unseen photos from the...
NASA has released some 12,000 unseen photos from the recent Artemis II mission; here are some of the best shots .
Jenna Elfman Joins Stephen Fry in Fox Drama ‘The Interrogator’
Jenna Elfman is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Fox series “The Interrogator.” Elfman will appear alongside series lead Stephen Fry in the show as well as fellow cast members Luke Kleintank and Michael Beach. The series was originally announced in February with
Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran
May 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that South Korea should join U.S. efforts to protect ship movements near Iran, and added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a news conference on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine.
First US Survey of Mexican Artist Teresa Margolles Coming This Fall
MoMA PS1 in NYC will bring together several works at the intersection of grief and violence, often with a focus on the US-Mexico border.
