Rapper Toomaj Salehi became an icon in Iran. It could cost him his life.
A rare and unapologetic voice of defiance inside Iran, rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death for his support of the anti-government uprising in 2022.
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Weight loss drug wins 25,000 new US users a week
Novo Nordisk is under pressure to cut US prices of its weight loss drug, as demand soars.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Peloton, Wayfair, Carvana and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Denise Brown Reflects on Her Sister Nicole Brown Simpson’s Murder 30 Years Later: ‘She’s Not Just a Crime Story’
Thirty years after Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder, her sister Denise Brown gathered friends and family to reflect on her legacy for the upcoming “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.” The four-part Lifetime docuseries doesn’t sensationalize the crime or the “trial of the
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Reach Divorce Settlement
Ex-couple's lawyers hammer out "uncontested" agreement to officially end 14-month marriage
Lucy Liu on Why She Spent Five Years Bringing ‘Rosemead’ to the Big Screen: ‘Even if One Person Sees It, That’s All That Matters’
From “Ally McBeal” to “Elementary” “Kill Bill Vol. 1,” “Charlie’s Angels” and Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence,” Lucy Liu has created memorable characters, and the actor is also an accomplished artist. But, as Gold House readies to bestow her with the Legend award May 11 at the
Warrantless FBI searches of American communications drop 50 percent
Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The FBI cut its warrantless searches of American data in half in 2023, according to a government report released on Tuesday. According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s annual transparency report ,
Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Clifton Collins Jr. Join Black Bear’s Denis Johnson Adaptation ‘Train Dreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), William H. Macy (“Fargo,” “Shameless”) and Clifton Collins Jr. (“Jockey,” “Capote”) have joined director Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” Variety has learned. Production on the film, from Black Bear and also starring Joel Edgerton and
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Baldur's Gate 3 initially had an entire mechanic where you'd go to the fugue plane if you died, but it was scrapped
"We had this entire thing built out for it."
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s UK Concert Aborted Just Minutes After Doors Open
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's concert in Manchester, England was cancelled just minutes after doors were opened with the venue blaming technical problems.
Kids study in overheated slum as Philippines shuts schools
Fourth-grader Ella Araza sat on a tiny plastic box in her Manila slum home, trying to finish her homework before the afternoon sun sent temperatures soaring to unbearable levels.
‘Queer Eye’ Producer Scout Productions Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Scout Productions has signed with CAA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. The unscripted production company was originally founded over 25 years ago by David Collins and Michael Williams, who lead the company along with chief creative officer Rob
Pokémon Go co-dev Very Very Spaceship lays off staff
It's unknown if Very Very Spaceships' cuts have anything to do with Pokémon Go and Niantic or are of the studio's own accord.
‘Fallout’ Director Jonathan Nolan Says He’s Down to Make More Batman Movies
The Dark Knight trilogy is considered, by some, the best superhero franchise ever made. The trio of films directed by Christopher Nolan, released between 2005 and 2012, are revered for their grown-up, adult crime drama vibe and cinematic scope. Now Nolan’s brother and franchise
Bethesda should just say 'screw it', move on from Starfield, and put all that energy into Fallout
The post-apocalypse has thoroughly trounced space.
The Native Youth Olympics
Since the early 70s, the Native Youth Olympics have showcased the traditional games of the Alaska Native people: Our Alaska Native ancestors developed traditional games in order to test and prove crucial abilities that governed everyday life. Competition was created with each
Apple gives small developers more ways around its alternative app store tax
Image: The Verge Apple is exempting more developers from the Core Technology Fee (CTF) it introduced in the European Union. In an update on Thursday , Apple announced that developers of free apps without monetization won’t have to pay the new fee. To qualify, Apple says free
The Greens' Reintke vows to keep EU on track towards climate neutrality amid right-wing backlash
The Greens' Terry Reintke has pitched her party as the antidote to "right-wing, authoritarian" forces that are trying to water down climate action as she campaigns ahead of June's European elections.
Prisoner families staging sit-in arrested in Bahrain
Families of Bahraini prisoners staged a sit-in outside the Jau prison but were met with a heavy-handed crackdown.
Life's insiders: Decoding endosymbiosis with mathematics
Endosymbiosis, the intimate and long-term relationship where one organism lives inside another, is a cornerstone of life as we know it, and a key to the emergence of complex life on Earth. Many of the mysteries surrounding endosymbiosis are difficult to tackle using empirical
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviors, which in turn affected wildlife
The Earth now supports over eight billion people who collectively have transformed three-quarters of the planet's land surface for food, energy, shelter and other aspects of the human enterprise.
A clock in the rocks: What cosmic rays tell us about Earth's changing surface and climate
How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt?
Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year—but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics
A record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People who came of age during the last electoral cycle will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the first time.
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to reflected images.
Researcher creates optical magnetometer prototype that detects errors in MRI scans
Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital, can thereby do what is impossible for current
Good vibrations: Low-energy lasers induce atomic excitation in semiconductor materials
Semiconductors are a cornerstone of next-generation technology, so a new method to excite atoms in semiconductor materials is likely to excite a broad range of researchers and industries as well.
European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged?
Watch episode one of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.
New EU fiscal rules in force, what are the next steps?
After being suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a long political battle within the euro area, the revised economic governance framework aims to ensure a better balance between debt reduction and investments and reforms across the EU.
Studies assess feasibility of aquaculture wastewater treatment methods
Aquaculture production operations that help feed the world's growing population also generate polluted wastewater that harms the environment. Four studies published by Purdue University scientists since last May document the feasibility of previously unproven methods for
Watch The Trailer For New HBO Docuseries Stax: Soulsville, USA
In the ’60s and ’70s, the Memphis-based label Stax Records thrived as a relatively raw and funky alternative to Motown. In its time, Stax put out iconic records from legends like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and Booker T. & The M.G.’s,
Chaos unfolds at Gaza UCLA protest
Flash bangs made a thunderous noise as police attempted to dismantle the pro-Palestinian protester's camp.
‘Knuckles’ Paramount+ Series Sets Platform Record With Over 4 Million Hours Viewed
The “Knuckles” miniseries on Paramount+ has become the most-watched original series on the platform over its premiere weekend. Per the streaming service, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” spinoff series was viewed for more than 4 million hours in its first few days of availability after
Ex-Trump aide says 'competency and experience' would be 'out the window' in second term
Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for ex-President Trump, said on Wednesday she expects a hypothetical second Trump term to be bereft of any aides with “competency and experience.” Instead, she said in an interview with CNN’s Jim Acosta, she expects the presumptive GOP
Billy Idol Decided ‘Not to be a Drug Addict Anymore’ and Became California Sober
The 68-year-old says his sobriety journey took a while, but he eventually fell into a routine and surrounds himself with other (mostly) sober people
Our RPG roundtable returns with developers from Baldur's Gate 3, Avowed, Cyberpunk 2077, In Stars and Time, and The Elder Scrolls
What makes a great RPG companion? How horny is too horny? We dive into these questions and many more in our podcast with some of the biggest names in RPGs.
Real-time AI using scalable non-expert crowdsourcing in colorectal surgery
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