Large asteroid coming close, but zero chance of hitting us
An asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will zip harmlessly between Earth and the moon's orbit this weekend, missing both celestial bodies.
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Feel your pain? Even fish can show they care
Our capacity to care about others may have very, very ancient origins, a new study suggests.
Climate science pioneer Claude Lorius, dies at 91
Leading glaciologist Claude Lorius, whose Antarctica discoveries in the 1980s helped prove humanity's role in global warming, has died at 91.
The Wider World and Scrimshaw
On March 28, join the New Bedford Whaling Museum online and in-person for a symposium on global carving traditions from across the Pacific Rim.
Russia is shipping very old tanks west, signaling shortage in Ukraine
Open source photographs show T54 and T55 Soviet tanks, first put in service in the 1940's, being transported west by railroad, possibly for use in Ukraine..
What The Hell Is Everywhere, That New Creator Game From Ex-GTA Devs?
Remember Everywhere , that ambitious-yet-vague open-world game spearheaded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies? It’s OK if you don’t. After all, the project had only the briefest of reveals during last year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation. However,
Study: Lithosphere architecture controls the formation of orogenic gold deposits
Professor Zhang Haijiang from the School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with academician Hou Zengqian from the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, and Professor Wang Qingfei from the
Tibetan Buddhist school requires students to obey Communist Party, oppose separatists
Beijing is using such religious schools ‘Sinicize’ Tibetan Buddhism, says one rights activist.
Are we finally going to get a modular gaming laptop that sticks?
Framework has spent the last two years proving modular laptops are doable. Now they're coming for gaming.
Reduce Your Screen Time With These Video Game-Inspired Board Games
Between my PC, PS5, Switch, GameCube (yeah, I still have one of those), iPhone, and my friend’s Xbox 360 (yeah, he still has one of those), it’s hard not to feel completely boxed in by screens leaking evil, sleep-disrupting blue light. Though I like playing games every day, I
NYC’s Flatiron Building Sells for a Whopping $190M
The sale to outsider bidder Jacob Garlick puts an end to the protracted legal battle between the iconic skyscraper’s five former owners.
Saudi Arabia in talks with Syria to resume consular services: State TV
Saudi Arabia has begun talks with Syria to resume the provision of consular services, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported on Thursday, citing a source in the Saudi foreign ministry. Developing.
Hong Kong orders takedown of protest artwork as police interrogate labor activists
Pro-Beijing media accuse Patrick Amadon's "No Rioters" digital billboard installation of endorsing violence
Scientists say mine plan claiming no swamp harm has errors
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Scientists for the federal government say documents that Georgia state regulators relied upon to conclude a proposed mine won't harm the nearby Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge contain technical errors and “critical shortcomings” that render them unreliable.
The Assassin’s Teapot
The assassin’s teapot is certainly an eye-catching name for pottery, but there’s also an interesting bit of physics going on here. The teapot in question has two separate chambers for holding liquid, and the flow out of the pot from each chamber can be controlled by covering
Republicans at odds over DeSantis attacks against Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Republicans at odds over DeSantis attacks against Trump While former President Trump is awaiting potential charges over his possible role in hush money payments during the 2016
Amazon Sets Release Date for First African Movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’
Amazon is set to release its first original African movie, Gangs of Lagos, on Prime Video on April 7. The action crime thriller is directed by Jáde Osiberu, and stars Nigerian actors Tobi Bakare, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo. The pic,
Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Outer Banks’ Takes No. 1 Spot With More Than 3 Billion Minutes Viewed
Thanks to the release of its third season, “Outer Banks” made an impressive showing on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10, becoming the most viewed title of the week. The teen drama was watched for 3.2 billion minutes during the Feb. 20-26 viewing window, during which Season 3 was
Georgia governor signs law curbing transgender care for kids
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.Lawmakers gave final approval to Senate Bill 140 on Tuesday, despite impassioned pleas from Democrats and LGBTQ advocates against what has become the most fiercely contested bill of Georgia's 2023 legislative session.
Tommy Wiseau Unveils His Follow-Up Film to ‘The Room’ With ‘Big Shark’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Tommy Wiseau is back behind the camera again. The director and star of “The Room” has debuted the trailer for “Big Shark,” his first follow-up feature to his trademark 2003 cult melodrama. “Big Shark” follows three firefighters, Georgie, Patrick and Tim, as they work to save
Biden administration to require more efficient window air conditioners, air cleaners
The Biden administration is finalizing more stringent efficiency requirements for both window air conditioners and portable air cleaners on Thursday, the first set of efficiency standards that are new and not just a reversal of a Trump-era rollback. Window air conditioners —
Gun rights hearing turns chaotic amid arrest of Parkland parent
It started when Patricia and Manuel Oliver shouted aloud about their son Joaquin's death before being removed from the room by Capitol Police at Republicans' request.
Ex-Morgan Stanley advisor charged with defrauding NBA players out of $13 million
Darryl Cohen is facing three different counts of fraud, which could amount to 20 years in prison.
The 5 fastest Breath of the Wild speedruns
Image: Nintendo From Player5 to… Player5, enjoy Link sprinting and flying through Hyrule while holding a bomb Continue reading…
Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro
Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.
‘Stranger Things’ Writers Deny Millie Bobby Brown Turned Down $12 Million Offer for Eleven Spinoff: ‘Nothing’ in This Report Is ‘True’
Did Millie Bobby Brown turn down a multi-million dollar deal to reprise Eleven in a “Stranger Things” spinoff series? The Sun and The Daily Mail reported as much this week, with sources claiming that Brown was offered $12 million (£10 million) for a potential Eleven spinoff but
Diablo 4 beta players can expect ‘lengthy queue times,’ Blizzard says
Image: Blizzard Entertainment Don’t be in a hurry to go to Hell... Continue reading…
Pentagon chief: Putin-Xi meeting sends ‘very troubling message’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday said Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia sends a “troubling message.” Xi earlier this week concluded his three-day visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a visit seen by the West as Beijing doubling
Henry Rollins Won’t Perform In A Band Again But Has Put His Life Savings Into A Project Launching Next Year In Nashville
It might not come as a huge surprise, but Henry Rollins has no plans to perform music live again any time soon. Outside of a couple stray appearances at friend’s shows, he hasn’t performed as part of a band on stage in 17 years. He is, however, currently on an extensive spoken
Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman linked to a far-right extremist movement was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol, where she invaded then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office with other rioters.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador attends Nowruz celebration at Iran embassy in Tajikistan
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tajikistan has attended a celebration at Iran’s embassy in the Tajik capital to mark Nowruz – the Persian New Year – just weeks after the countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties, the official IRNA news agency reported on Thursday.During the
These 10 states have not expanded Medicaid
State lawmakers in North Carolina reached a deal Thursday on Medicaid expansion, ending a decadelong fight in the state over whether to accept federal funding to expand the program that will provide health coverage to low-income adults. The agreement in North Carolina on the
Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri youths no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a bill passed Thursday by the state Senate.
Rolling Stone Future of Music Showcase Broke All The Boundaries at SXSW
ROLLING STONE’s Future of Music showcase rocked Austin’s ACL Moody Theater with over 12,000 attendees over four consecutive nights last week. Featuring a whopping 24-artist roster, the event presented a diverse slate of musical acts, spanning all genres, from several different
Minnesota officials plug fight against ‘forever chemicals’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and for the $45.6 million that Gov.