Frank Ocean Finally Releases Channel Orange Vinyl
Frank Ocean put out his debut album Channel Orange on July 10, 2012. Nearly 13 years later, the official vinyl release is finally here.
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Target Making Up For Bungled Switch 2 Deliveries With $50 Gift Cards
Pre-ordering a Switch 2 was a horrible, terrible experience . And on top of all the bullshit involved in just securing one in the first place, if you were able to snag one through Target , you might not have gotten your Switch until a few days after it launched on June 5. To
McIver: Assault accusation 'a scary situation'
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) on Wednesday addressed fears stemming from federal charges tied to her visit to a New Jersey detention facility operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lawmaker is facing 17 years for forcibly impeding and interfering with
20 beginner’s tips to know before playing Death Stranding 2
Whether you’re new to the post-apocalyptic world of beaches and BTs or you’ve already connected a country as Sam Porter Bridges, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach isn’t like Those Other Games. Much like its predecessor, Death Stranding 2 is a largely singular,
Willie Nelson’s Pre-Show Video Feels Like a Message of Support for Immigrants
The American music legend is playing his 1986 video for "Living in the Promiseland" before his headlining set on the Outlaw Music Festival tour
White House says pick to replace Fed’s Powell not ‘imminent’ after Trump floats ‘3 or 4’ candidates
No decisions are imminent, although Trump has the right to change his mind and many good options to nominate as the next chairman, a White House official said.
‘Liver King’ Ordered to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation, Is Subject to Restraining Order After Arrest for Joe Rogan Threats
Brian Johnson, the influencer who calls himself the “Liver King,” was released from a county jail in Texas after posting $20,000 bond following his arrest for making a terroristic threat against podcaster Joe Rogan. Johnson was released Wednesday, June 25, with a restraining
Neil Young Blocks the BBC From Livestreaming His Glastonbury Set
"At the artist’s request, we won’t be live streaming Neil Young’s set," the broadcaster says
Megabill threatens to languish as challenges pile up
Politics and the parliamentarian continue to weigh on Senate Republicans.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nike, Core Scientific and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
North Korea may send more troops to Russia by August, South Korea says
South Korean intelligence told lawmakers North Korea is recruiting troops and may deploy them to Russia by August.
The New Street Fighter Movie Has The Most Bizarre Cast
Fighting game adaptations are some of the campiest, most absurd films in the already generally pretty absurd game-to-movie oeuvre. Films like the Mortal Kombat series, Dead or Alive, and the 1994 Street Fighter all possess a kind of so-bad-they’re-good ridiculousness that has
Protester Arrested Four-And-A-Half Months After Interrupting Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show
During Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans this past February, one of the dancers onstage pulled out a flag emblazoned with the words “SUDAN” and “GAZA,” a statement of solidarity with oppressed people groups and a protest
Chinese ship conducts survey off Vietnam but Hanoi’s state media stays silent
The ship has surveyed an area of 2,000 square kilometers since mid-June within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
NYC cracks down on hundreds of Airbnb hosts over illegal rentals, revokes licenses
Some rented out their entire homes and skipped out of town or rented out to more than two people among other violations of the city’s nearly two year-old rules.
Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies the hidden geological mechanisms behind widespread uranium contamination in Eastern Karnataka, India, where 78% of
Nearly half of New Jerseyans say state is on wrong track, citing taxes, affordability and cost of living
New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents' biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
Bill Moyers, Elder Statesman of PBS Journalists, Dies at 91
Bill Moyers, who carried an unblemished air of moral conviction throughout a 43-year career as a broadcast journalist, mostly in his later years for PBS, died Thursday in Manhattan, the New York Times reported. He was 91. Moyers was characterized by an insatiable and
Mild to moderate harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie
NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a mild to moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) in western Lake Erie this summer. This year's bloom is expected to measure 3 on the HAB severity index, with a potential range of 2–4.
‘Farmhouse Fixer’ Canceled by HGTV Along With ‘Bargain Block’ and ‘Izzy Knows Best’; Host Jonathan Knight Is ‘Still Processing Their Decision’
“Farmhouse Fixer” is the latest popular home renovation show to be canceled by HGTV, host Jonathan Knight announced on Thursday. “A lot of you have been asking about the future of ‘Farmhouse Fixer.’ I am sad to say HGTV has decided not to move forward with another season,”
Stupid-Americans feel about Trump the way Irish-Americans felt about JFK in 1960....
Stupid-Americans feel about Trump the way Irish-Americans felt about JFK in 1960 . “They love him for who he is, which is one of them, and because he shows them every day that Stupid-Americans can reach the social mountaintop.”
Reproductive rights groups fear SCOTUS ruling will inspire anti-abortion politicians
Reproductive rights advocates are reeling from Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling in favor of South Carolina in a legal case to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, which they fear will give other states the green light to do the same. “Today’s decision is a grave
Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells, researchers find
A new study, published in Nature Nanotechnology and featured on the journal's front cover this month, has uncovered insights into the tiny structures that could take solar energy to the next level.
A View From the Easel
“Sometimes, I need to live with a piece to fall in love with it and get rid of any doubt that brews, a struggle many artists know well.”
Sabrina Carpenter Shares Alternate Man’s Best Friend Cover Art “Approved By God”
When Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album Man’s Best Friend two weeks ago, the cover art sparked a lot of discourse . In the photo, Carpenter is depicted on her knees, facing the groin of a person whose face is not in the frame, who is pulling some of her hair upward like
Timely KNL2 degradation is critical for maintaining genome stability in plants
An international research team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute has uncovered the molecular mechanisms governing the post-translational regulation of the kinetochore protein KNL2 and its pivotal role in cell division.
New research aims to better predict and understand cascading land surface hazards
When an extreme weather event occurs, the probability or risk of other events can often increase, leading to what researchers call "cascading" hazards.
Clea DuVall on Going From ‘Poker Face’ Guest Star to Director, Filming That ‘Brutal’ Death Scene and ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ Turning 25
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “The Big Pump,” Season 2, Episode 10 of “Poker Face,” now streaming on Peacock. The last time “Poker Face” fans saw Clea DuVall, she played Charlie’s (Natasha Lyonne) estranged sister in the Season 1 finale, which left the
ICE’s Sweeping L.A. Arrests Aren’t Even Catching Criminals: Report
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is getting exactly what he wants: One in seven people arrested as part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sweeping raids in Los Angeles earlier this month had no criminal convictions, the Los Angeles Times reported. Between
Trump admin urges Colorado River deal among states, but warns it will step in if necessary
As Colorado River stakeholders scramble to negotiate the basin's long-term operational guidelines, the Trump administration is expressing support for a state-level consensus agreement — while warning that federal officials will step in if necessary. A message relayed on behalf
White House, senators eye September deadline for crypto framework
A White House adviser and two key senators said Thursday they are now hoping to pass legislation laying out oversight of the crypto industry by the end of September, pushing back an earlier August deadline. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) offered up the new
Bessent calls on Congress to scrap 'revenge tax' from Trump bill after G7 strikes deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asked House and Senate Republicans on Thursday to scrap the "revenge tax" on foreign investments from their versions of President Trump's sweeping tax bill. In a post on the social platform X, Bessent said he asked GOP lawmakers to strike
‘Death Stranding 2: On The Beach’ Is Out Now for the Sony Playstation 5
After six years since the original’s release, the sequel for one of the best games of 2019 is finally hitting store shelves. “Death Stranding 2: On The Beach” is now available for the Sony PlayStation 5. Now is your chance to play one of the most anticipated games of the year.
Pentagon slashes budget request for Iraq counter-ISIS funds: What to know
A more than 40% reduction in funding for Iraqi security forces comes as the Defense Department continues to pivot to bilateral ties with Baghdad's institutions.
How New York City Got Its First Pride March
What started as a response to the 1969 Stonewall Uprising has evolved and expanded, taking on an added urgency amid Trump’s ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Producers to Watch Panelists on Getting Fired, Hacked Footage and Why Hollywood Needs to Adopt the Costco Hot Dog Model
Film producers from Variety‘s 10 Producers to Watch List gathered at the Bentonville Film Festival for a panel moderated by Jenelle Riley to share their producing journeys and provide a glimpse into how they tackle different challenges on set. Trevor Wall (“Ponyboi,” “Slanted”)
Where to find the Inventor in Death Stranding 2
An isolated man known as the Inventor offers some of the best upgrades for Sam in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, but you’ll have to find him first. The Inventor is located on an island on the far North side of the Australia Map. You gain access to it at the start of Chapter […]
Jake Paul Walks Off Piers Morgan Set and Slams Host: ‘I Don’t Give a F— About Your Show, Dumbass’
Jake Paul, ahead of his next boxing match this Saturday, got into a verbal sparring match with host Piers Morgan on Thursday and stormed out of his virtual interview. Paul, who last boxed Mike Tyson live on Netflix last year, has his first match of 2025 this Saturday against
‘Spider-Man’ Director Jon Watts Reveals Why He Dropped Out of ‘The Fantastic Four’
The blockbuster writer, director and producer sat for a revealing masterclass presentation in Malta at the Mediterrane Film Festival where he talked Marvel, Star Wars, A.I. and his hope for more original movies.
New teachers' impact on equitable science learning
New elementary teachers who promote equity in science are proving highly effective at engaging students, no matter their background, a new University of Michigan study shows.
‘M3GAN 2.0’ Director Gerard Johnstone on AMELIA, ‘Monster High’ and the ‘Thorny Territory’ of AI in Film
Everyone’s favorite homicidal doll, M3GAN, is back for another outing, and nobody’s more excited about it than Gerard Johnstone. The director, who helmed the mega-viral 2022 campy horror hit “M3GAN,” returns for its hotly-anticipated sequel, the aptly-titled “M3GAN 2.0.” The
Will ‘The Bear’ Return for Season 5? How Schedule Conflicts and Cast Ambitions Could Determine the Show’s Future
Did “The Bear” prepare its last dish? While FX has not yet officially greenlit a fifth season of its Emmy-winning phenomenon, signs suggest that the story isn’t finished — even if the timing of what comes next remains uncertain. Sources tell Variety that although no scripts
Trump bill hits Senate buzzsaw
Presented by Jewish Federations of North America {beacon} Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a blow to President Trump’s agenda bill Thursday, rejecting a key Medicaid provision that was central to GOP efforts to cut federal spending. Republicans had planned to
Marge Simpson Is Very Much Alive, ‘The Simpsons’ EP Says After Finale Sparked Online Outrage: ‘There Is No Canon!’
You can put down the pitchforks and save the strongly-worded letters: Marge Simpson is not going anywhere. Despite a sudden uptick in online hot takes that the Simpson matriarch died in the show’s Season 36 finale, she has done no such thing. “The Simpsons” producers confirm
Apple changes App Store rules in EU after being threatened with $570M fine
The bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said it will appeal
Bank investors bet on looser regulation under Trump. They are starting to see it
The Federal Reserve proposed changes this week that would lower capital requirements for large U.S banks.
91 percent say politically motivated violence is a serious problem: Poll
An overwhelming majority of surveyed registered voters say the U.S. has a serious issue with politically motivated violence, according to Quinnipiac University survey results released Thursday. In the poll, conducted earlier this week, 91 percent of respondents said they think
Is Emma Stone an Alien in Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ Trailer?
Focus Features has released the first extended preview for the upcoming film that also stars Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
The Met Finally Meets Asian Femininity on Its Own Terms
After an exploitative 2015 show, I was wary about being an academic “beard” for another exhibition in the guise of “revision.” Monstrous Beauty is a different beast.
Mist and sea spray create unique conditions for urea to form from simple gases
Urea is considered a possible key molecule in the origin of life. ETH researchers have discovered a previously unknown way in which this building block can form spontaneously on aqueous surfaces without the need for any additional energy.
