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Max Winter – “Candlelight” (Feat. Asha Lorenz, Rael, & Will Lister)
Last year, Max Winter released his debut solo EP Mourning Routine, played in Nourished By Time’s live band, and unveiled his first album with his band thredd. Now the experimental-pop musician is joining forces with Sorry’s Asha Lorenz, London rapper Rael, and his bandmate Will
Researchers warn ESA loopholes may speed coral loss around Guam
The United States government is rolling back conservation policies in a way that demonstrably risks accelerating already at-risk coral reefs around its island territory, Guam, in the Pacific Ocean. Part of the issue is the way the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is defined.
US preparing for pullout of all troops from Syria
The U.S. is preparing for a pullout of all troops stationed in Syria, readying to end its military presence deployed to fight against ISIS in the country, two U.S. officials told The Hill on Wednesday. The move comes as the U.S. military has withdrawn service members from the
The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
South Korea braces for verdict in ex‑president Yoon’s insurrection trial
Prosecutors sought the death penalty in January.
South Korea braces for verdict in ex‑President Yoon's insurrection trial
SEOUL, Feb 19 - A South Korean court is due to rule on Thursday on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol is guilty of masterminding an insurrection over his botched attempt to put the country under martial law in December 2024.
60 Minutes, CBS Sports, Inside Edition to Leave Longtime New York Offices in Real Estate Shuffle
The correspondents and producers who work at CBS News’ “60 Minutes” will soon leave the newsmagazine’s longtime New York offices as part of a consolidation of real estate occupied by some of Paramount Skydance’s best-known properties. “60 Minutes,” CBS Sports and “Inside
Tin isotopes reveal clues to nuclear stability
Separated by an ocean and more than a decade, innovative experiments with 31 tin isotopes having either a surplus or shortage of neutrons show how neutrons influence nuclear stability and element formation. The experiments, conducted between 2002 and 2012 at Oak Ridge National
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new military goals to be set at party congress
The party congress will be the first major gathering of top leaders since 2021.
Craig responds after Renee Good memorial damaged in fire: 'This is unacceptable'
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig (D) spoke out after a memorial dedicated to Renee Good was set ablaze Tuesday evening. “Renee’s family and the Minneapolis community deserve the chance to mourn her,” Craig wrote on the social platform X on Wednesday. “This is unacceptable and we
Over Half U.K. Audiences Watch YouTube Via TV Set, According to Ratings Body Barb
Over half of YouTube’s U.K. audience watches via a television set, according to the latest viewing habits report from U.K. ratings body Barb. According to the report, published today, while almost half of YouTube viewing is on smartphones, tablets and laptops, 54% is on a TV
Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson, Juicy J Tapped for Diplo’s HonkyTonk at Stagecoach 2026
Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson and Juicy J are just a few of the artists slated to perform at Diplo’s HonkyTonk tent during Stagecoach 2026. Diplo’s HonkyTonk is returning to the tent for a fourth year. The musician curated a lineup that includes DJ Pauly D, Rebecca Black, Theo Von
Can we predict domestic homicide? New research suggests we can't
In 2024, 38 Australian women were murdered by a partner or ex-partner. Thankfully, new data show the number of women killed by intimate partners has reduced to 32 over the most recent reporting period. The annual rate to June 2025 was among the lowest on record.
Blackpink’s Jisoo Navigates Virtual Romance and Real-Life Sparks in Netflix’s ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ Trailer
Netflix has released the main trailer for its upcoming Korean romantic comedy series “Boyfriend on Demand,” with Blackpink’s Jisoo leading a star-studded cast. Jisoo plays Mi-rae, a webtoon producer worn out by her daily grind who escapes into a subscription-based virtual
Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism
Extinction Rebellion says some members have been visited by agents claiming to be FBI amid Trump’s threats toward liberal groups Environmental group Extinction Rebellion said on Wednesday it was under federal US investigation and that some of its members had been visited by FBI
DJ Seinfeld – “Of Joy” (Feat. ARY)
DJ Seinfeld is back with his second release of the year. On the heels of last month’s buoyant “Plush,” the Swedish electronic artist is joining forces with Norweigian singer-songwriter ARY for a cathartic tune called “Of Joy.” “This was the first song that I wrote for an
Judge rejects Live Nation bid to toss feds’ lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster’s monopoly on live concerts
The May 2024 lawsuit by the DOJ, 39 states and Washington, DC, accused Live Nation of monopolizing markets for ticketing, concert-booking, venues and promotions, harming fans as well as performers.
FCC chief dismisses Colbert backlash
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story FCC's Carr brushes off CBS-Talarico interview drama Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr downplayed controversy around an interview “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert conducted with Texas Senate candidate James
Journey Through Autumn and Winter in Robinsson Cravents’ Hand-Drawn ‘Yosemite’
You'll want to linger in winter just a bit longer. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Journey Through Autumn and Winter in Robinsson Cravents’
Study finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities
The profession of journalism is facing dual challenges of lost trust and relevance. A research project among educators, students, journalists and communities in six states has found that pairing student journalists with communities through structured conversation can help to
Exposing a hidden anchor for HIV replication
The tiny shell protecting the HIV virus resembles a slightly rounded ice cream cone, but there is nothing sweet about it. More than 40 million people worldwide live with AIDS because of this virus, and treatments must continually evolve as HIV mutates. During the acute stage of
Brooklyn Beckham co-hosts Miami’s wine-and-food festival in wake of family drama
Beckham is co-hosting a burger cookoff with Rachael Ray at Miami’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
Hassett calls for consquences
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Hassett lashes out at Fed researchers for tariff analysis President Trump's top economic adviser wants researchers punished for analyzing tariffs in a way felt
Konradsen Announce New Album Hunt, Gather: Hear “What I Aim For” (Feat. Angie McMahon)
Last year, Konradsen teamed up with Gia Margaret for the serene song “Nick Of Time,” and followed it with a Beharie collaboration called “Efficiency” last month. Now, the Northern Norwegian duo is announcing their fourth album Hunt, Gather. The new single “What I Am For”
‘Derry Girls’ Creator Unpacks Her Netflix Mystery Series ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ and Why Her Heroines Are ‘The Worst People to Solve This Thing’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” now streaming on Netflix. It starts, as so many things in Irish life do, with a wake. Lisa McGee had wanted to take on the murder mystery genre for years. She just knew she couldn’t do it
Can you guess which videogame these zombies are from? Take our quiz and evaluate your mastery over the undead!
Or at least zombie adjacent.
From power grids to epidemics: Study shows how small patterns trigger systemic failures
Why do some systems collapse suddenly after what seems like a minor disturbance? A single transmission line failure can cascade into widespread blackouts. A delayed shipment can ripple through a global supply chain, emptying store shelves far from the original disruption. A
Most roadless areas in Great Britain are smaller than 1 km², fragmenting wildlife habitats
Britain's landscape is highly fragmented by roads, with researchers from Cardiff University finding that more than 70% of the UK's roadless areas are smaller than 1 km2. The researchers say that more than 60% of roadless patches in the UK are smaller than the typical area many
As Destiny 2's player count continues to tank, Bungie announces that the next major update is delayed until June and getting a new name
The delay comes as no surprise, but the length is unexpected.
Game of Thrones Broadway play reemerges at the UK's Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company will produce the prequel story Game of Thrones: The Mad King on stage in Stratford-upon-Avon in summer 2026.
Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?
A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.
Castro knocks ICE for deporting 2-month-old, family: 'Heinous'
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) slammed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deporting a 2-month-old and his family. On Tuesday afternoon, Castro wrote on the social platform X that 2-month-old Juan Nicolás and his mother were detained at Dilley Immigration Processing
RNC sues to stop Virginia redistricting referendum
The Republican National Committee (RNC) sued Wednesday in the hopes of stopping Virginia Democrats from moving forward with their new congressional map. The new lawsuit seeks to block an April referendum, when voters could pave the way for lawmakers to approve the new design
Antarctic warming is altering atmospheric stability: New evidence from the 1950s to the present
A new study published in the Journal of Climate reveals how surface warming in Antarctica, particularly over the Antarctic Peninsula, is significantly altering the stability of the lowest layers of the atmosphere.
Identifying priority Southern Ocean conservation hotspots
New research shows that maintaining and adopting proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean could almost double the protection of genetic hotspots from 28% to about 54%. These actions would stave off an otherwise high likelihood of ecosystem collapse in the
Peter Krause to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Protection’
Peter Krause is set to star in the NBC drama pilot “Protection,” Variety has learned. Krause is the first addition to what is said to be an ensemble cast, with NBC having picked up the pilot back in January. The logline for the pilot states: “When a U.S. Marshal falls in the
Brooklyn Navy Yard Evicts Drone Manufacturer After Months of Protests
Though listed as a “fine art and photography” business, Easy Aerial contracts with Customs and Border Protection and the Israeli military, activists long flagged.
DOJ accused of flouting law in Epstein name dump
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — a long list of names as disparate as Janis Joplin, Julian Assange and former Vice President Dick Cheney — has sparked an outcry on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are accusing the DOJ
Here are the Democrats who plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union address
President Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24, but several House and Senate Democrats plan to skip the high-profile address in favor of counter-rallies and other forms of protest. Trump’s speech comes as the Department of
Rival Sons’ Jay Buchanan on Solo Album, Springsteen Movie, and Sleeping With a Pistol
The rock singer tones it down for Weapons of Beauty , his new solo project that he wrote in isolation while living in a bunker in the Mojave Desert
Move to ax endangerment finding faces challenge
Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Move to ax endangerment finding faces challenge A coalition of health and environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to repeal a landmark legal
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new military goals to be set at party congress
He has been touting the progress of the country’s various projects ahead of the Ninth Congress.
Cambodian national dies in ICE custody in Indiana
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 - A detainee died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Indiana on Monday, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said on Wednesday, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody.
Videogames are 'losing in the War for Attention': Analyst says many of the industry's biggest markets are spending less time on gaming
It's a crowded battlefield.
