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This story was originally published by Canary Media. Steel giant Cleveland-Cliffs was supposed to use up to $500 million from a Biden administration grant to usher in cleaner steelmaking in southwestern Ohio. Now, the company plans to instead put those funds…
Embattled Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller is staying in his race, refusing to drop out before the main deadline Monday afternoon. This wasn’t welcome news to some local GOP officials, and now the Republican National Committee says they “definitely”…
Ohio’s two candidates for governor have conflicting ideas of what they would like to see happen to future data centers, which have become a political lightning rod in this year’s November election. Ohio’s next governor will appoint the five members of the…
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“They want to make a deal,” President Donald Trump announced. “There’s a good chance that something could happen.” He has made more than 50 such uncorroborated declarations of Iran’s intent to negotiate ending his war, and countless discordant statements of…
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
As many as 300,000 low-income Hoosiers could be subject to Indiana’s new Medicaid work requirements, state officials estimated Tuesday. But key parts of the compliance and exemption process remain unfinished. The first deadline is less than two months away.…
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With less than three months until the November election, Republican candidates are outraising Democrats in most of Georgia’s statewide races, according to the latest round of campaign filings. However, the most recent data comes with a silver lining for…
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Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to climate change.
Britain is "on course" to chalk up its warmest summer on record for the second year running, the UK's Met Office weather agency said Tuesday as the country braced for its fifth heat wave of the season.
Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swath of Spain into eerie daytime darkness.
In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases and post-disaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health and safety. This is especially the case for habitats in space, where room is limited, contact with Earth is…
Genetic screening that identifies cancer-linked mutations in newborns could give doctors a head start on treatment, but it comes with risks.
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley maintained a slight lead over state Rep. Francesca Hong late Tuesday evening in the Democratic contest for the nomination for governor, prolonging the uncertainty of a primary characterized by unprecedented chaos over…
The Trump administration is increasing its efforts to turn more control of federal education money to the states as it continues working to dismantle the Education Department. Six states have received waivers allowing them to consolidate more than $109…
Twenty-eight states this year have reported over 3,500 cases of patients sick with the drug-resistant yeast candida auris, which can cause severe illness and is often reported in healthcare facilities. As of Aug. 1, 3,544 clinical cases of candida auris, or…
The state Green Party is warning voters that Andrew Tupone's bid may be a ploy to trick voters in a race the Cook Political Report rates as a “toss up.”
The commonwealth’s seven top-level research universities have formed the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory to collaborate and share resources to speed innovation in the field.
Ethan Young is a summer intern for the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association, and a rising senior at the University of Pennsylvania. In January, as her curiosity about data centers grew, longtime Pennsylvania environmental activist Karen Feridun…
Twenty-eight states this year have reported over 3,500 cases of patients sick with the drug-resistant yeast candida auris, which can cause severe illness and is often reported in healthcare facilities. As of Aug. 1, 3,544 clinical cases of candida auris, or…
On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from…
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
Dishonor should be disqualifying in politics. It is not. Scandalous behavior or public corruption should end political careers. They do not. Ohio politicians proved the point last week. U.S. Rep. Max Miller was a political appointee in the first Trump…
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“Freaked Out” gave Fat Papi his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 89 and lifting to No. 88 on the latest chart.
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Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.
Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn.
Invented languages tend to be the stuff of fantasy or science fiction worlds. But as a child, you may have made one up yourself.
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Across 107 enterprises, agentic orchestration is not a choice of a single platform. The typical enterprise runs three orchestration platforms at once, and selects them for flexibility across models rather than affinity to any single one. Microsoft leads…
Across 101 enterprises, the context feeding AI agents is failing often and repeatedly. Sixty-eight percent have traced a confident but wrong agent answer to missing or inconsistent business context in the past six months, and the single most common answer is…
Across 108 enterprises, trust in automated agent evaluation rose sharply in July — and the failure rate it is supposed to predict did not move at all. The share of organizations that fully trust automated evaluation nearly tripled, from 5% in June to 13%, and…
Across 116 enterprises, agents are in production and so are the incidents: A majority have already had a confirmed agent security event or a near-miss. Two-thirds of enterprises enforce scoped permissions at runtime. Barely one in five isolates its…
Across 170 enterprises, AI infrastructure has moved decisively into production — two-thirds now run AI workloads live and three in 10 run them at scale — while the ability to account for what that infrastructure costs has not kept pace. Enterprises have…
Rick Crosson, a retired U.S. Army officer and former Green Bay school board member, won the Democratic Party nomination Tuesday to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Weid in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Counting ballots for the Democratic primary…
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Maryland is one of 10 Democratic-led states that sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its a new rule preempting state laws that require mortgage lenders to pay interest on the money borrowers deposit into escrow accounts to cover taxes and insurance.
Howard County residents vowed to fight a federal immigration facility planned for an Elkridge office building, one day after a federal judge ordered the county could no longer block work on the project.
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The 81-year-old singer will take four weeks off to recover, and has told fans he is “already feeling better" The post Rod Stewart cancels upcoming farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure appeared first on NME .
The rap star revealed his unfortunate old nickname while going a few rounds with Jimmy Fallon on his new TV series, and philanthropic ventures.
Landscape photography may seem like an easy form of the medium, but the reality is far from this. Landscapes require the same nuance and details as any other genre, which a lot of young photographers forget about. If you are just beginning your landscape…
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Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.
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A Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin remained neck and neck early Wednesday, leaving a national battle between progressive and moderate wings largely unsettled.
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Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.
Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
Fred Clark, former Democratic state legislator, former executive director of Wisconsin’s Green Fire and owner of Clark Forestry, Inc., won a three-way race for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday night, with 37.3% of…
Yee Leng Xiong, a Marathon County school board treasurer and county board member, will face Republican State Treasurer John Leiber in November in the only race for a statewide office held by a member of the Republican party. With 90% of ballots counted, Xiong…
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Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
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A self-described “authentic MAGA activist” who vows to bring election administration under control of the secretary of state won the Republican nomination for the office Tuesday. The Associated Press called the secretary of state primary election for Jay…
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Progressive Democrats notched another major victory over the moderate wing of the party in Minnesota Tuesday night, when Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in what’s believed to be the most expensive primary in state history. Flanagan’s…
House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican Party’s nomination for governor on Tuesday, beating President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Mike Lindell, as well as Kendall Qualls — the choice of GOP state convention delegates. Demuth is the first…
"This proposal would significantly change the Head Start program that helped my children start school successfully."
The recent shark activity caught Bob Wiegers’ attention after others began sharing drone footage of great whites in Saco Bay.
Yellen Pines will offer studio apartments for people who have been chronically homeless in Bangor with 24/7 services on site.
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson broke Bordick's record on Sunday with his 111th errorless game in a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox.
One of the hallmarks of the Ron DeSantis administration compared to its GOP predecessors has been removal of locally elected officials from office — or threats to do so — for actions they claim are unlawful. Now Byron Donalds, positioned to succeed Ron…
Delaware veterans gather in Dover for resources, recognition WBOC TV
A trial court judge incorrectly kicked a proposed constitutional amendment to protect private school voucher money for students in military families off the ballot because he read its two sections “in isolation” rather than as part of the whole, attorneys for…
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The actor was a surprise guest during the band's concert at Madison Square Garden
Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.
A drone has struck a power station in Libya’s western city of Zawiya
US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.
Western Iceland and northern Spain are among the few Northern Hemisphere locations experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
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Deal to fund 'large' deployment of Nvidia's last-gen HGX B300 systems launching in Q1 2027
Draft memo taps AI data analysis biz for help with military production efficiency
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Regulator hopes for greater financial inclusion, without extra risk or blaming models for bad decisions
Yulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.
U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany easily defeated challenger Andy Manske in the GOP primary for governor. The AP called the race at 8:21p.m. With 45% of the ballots counted, Tiffany was leading 92.4% to Manske’s 3.8%. Tiffany’s victory was a foregone conclusion. He was…
The economist, who was virtually unknown before announcing her campaign, beat out Aly Richards, the former CEO of a prominent child care lobbying and advocacy group. Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘A long shot’: Amanda Janoo wins Vermont’s Democratic…
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Matt Little won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, winning a three-way race to face Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt in the November general election. Little beat state Sen. Matt Klein, a Mayo Clinic doctor who…
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Massachusetts Marine veteran detained in Russia released, returning to United States Boston 25 News
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Tuesday's derecho damaged public safety radio in Cambridge, Illinois WQAD
Meanwhile, popular Hawaiian reggae artist Glenn Awong, known as Maoli, faces questions about his connection to the jailed officer.
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Hartford residents deserve a straight explanation of how license plate readers work and how they should be governed.
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Camera and lens manufacturers have done everything that they can to eliminate the look that lens flares give a scene. They do this by increasing the contrast -- which in turn also increases how the sharpness and clarity are perceived. As a high-functioning…
Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.
The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.
Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.
Ms. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman, a hard-line conservative who had previously run for governor, in the runoff.
Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.
Tesla wanted the issue to be declared inconsequential. That's not what happened.
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District Tuesday, riding a massive monetary advantage and support from the national Democratic party to set up a rematch after her narrow 2024 loss to Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.…
The battle to compete for U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s open seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District ended Tuesday night in victory by Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who previously held the 7th CD seat. Alfonso was…
Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse, won handily Tuesday in a three-way primary of active Democrats seeking to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “I never imagined running for Congress, but I saw a culture…
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48 endangered missing children safely recovered in Massachusetts 'Operation Yellow Card’ WJAR
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Delaware's teachers still substantially short of $60,000 starting salary goal WDEL
‘Beyond the Headlines’: A look at Delaware’s recreational marijuana market after one year Spotlight Delaware
Luke Bronin decisively defeated U.S. Rep. John Larson in the Democratic primary for the 1st District, effectively guaranteeing him the seat.
Sen. Doug McCrory, a veteran Democratic lawmaker of more than two decades, lost a bid to hold onto his state Senate seat on Tuesday night.
Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl, R-Mobile, won the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating two others in a winner-take-all special primary election. As of 8:48 p.m., Carl, boosted by an endorsement from President…
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, won the Republican special primary for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday, defeating physical therapist assistant Case Dixon. As of 9:11 p.m., Palmer, who has held the seat since 2014, had 6,998 votes (85.19%) in…
Ammie Akin won the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday night. As of 9:26 p.m., Akin, a former educator, had 6,094 votes (72.58%) in unofficial returns. David Perry, a retired pastor, had 2,302 votes (27.42%) in unofficial…
The pop superstar will headline the all-women fest later this month, the schedule for which has been published.
Reporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.
Syrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad
Iran's top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the US meets its conditions.
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.
Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour.
Firefly Aerospace says it is seeing strong interest in its launch vehicles and is ramping up production, but those efforts have yet to translate into an increased launch rate. The post Firefly increases vehicle production even as launches lag appeared first…
Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.
The president says the Secret Service wanted him to go on a different flight after the Nato summit in Turkey.
Utah has burned through an estimated $33 million to fight raging wildfires this year, putting the state on track to outspend last year’s record total.
In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrats could…
A coalition of 10 Democratic-led states, including Oregon and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a new rule that could cost homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars by preempting state laws that require mortgage lenders to pay…
N.Y. health officials say no changes coming to childhood vaccines spectrumlocalnews.com
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Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night: Where and how to view the cosmic display NBC New York
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Delaware veterans gather in Dover for resources, recognition wboc.com
Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, won the Alabama Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating five others in a winner-take-all special primary election. As of 8:09 p.m., Marques, had about 9,354 votes, about 51% of…
"JUMP" sees Liu Yuning teaming up with J Balvin on a track that blends rock with traditional Chinese instruments.
Olly Arkins, chief executive officer of the AFA, will depart from the trade body with effect from Aug. 21.
Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.
Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.
The captain of a party boat gave the fullest account of the rescue of 12 passengers near Liberty Island. A mother and daughter died and the incident is now part of a federal investigation.
Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, also had to cope with extreme summer heat.
The Roman emperor Julian (332–363 CE) called bread the food that "among us is thought to be the most nourishing."
Recent Northrop, Lockheed and L3Harris agreements are aimed at expanding capacity across propulsion, structures and other constrained parts of the missile supply chain The post U.S. expands missile production as Army seeks more depth in its arsenal appeared…
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
The former head of the Vermont Afghan Alliance will seek to regain the role from Lt. Gov. John Rodgers in November’s general election. Read the story on VTDigger here: Molly Gray wins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor of Vermont .
Up to 250 fire specialists from Australia and New Zealand are arriving in Boise this week to help fight wildfires across the Western United States. The incoming fire specialists began arriving Tuesday, and will participate in orientation and national…
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
COLUMBIA — A month after the death of Lindsey Graham, his younger sister advanced to a runoff for the chance to succeed him in the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Sen. Darline Graham led the 10-candidate field with about 33% of the votes when The…
This article first appeared on CT Mirror and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against Connecticut over state laws that provide in-state…
Dutchess County Legislature bans synthetic kratom as state eyes action Spectrum News
Members of the public told the Montana Public Service Commission on Tuesday that last year’s action against a Helena area water utility was ineffective and that ratepayers are concerned about a languishing energy rate case. Regulators didn’t have on their…
Massachusetts 11-year-old girl catches ‘massive’ shark on Cape beach Boston Herald
Seiders Variety, Redemption and Sporting Goods in Hodgdon was originally listed for sale in 2024 for $1.7 million.
TOPEKA — Phyllis Zorn, the reporter whose acts of journalism served as an excuse for the August 2023 police raid of the Marion County Record, will get $850,000 from the city of Marion to settle her federal lawsuit over the raid. Attorneys for Zorn and the…
Police around CT are scrambling to work out additional privacy protections they can implement, especially for cameras made by Flock Safety.
Gov. Ned Lamont defeated liberal challenger Josh Elliott in a primary Tuesday that tested Democrats’ allegiance to a more moderate incumbent.
A Maricopa County judge has dismissed the criminal case against Arizona’s 11 fake electors but left the door open for future indictments — though whether that happens depends on the outcome of November’s election. Two years ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris…
“There oughta be a law” is a common expression when people are frustrated with the behavior of others, the rules of society or the actions of their elected officials. Well, Alaskans will have an opportunity in the statewide primary election Aug. 18 to approve…
The group will be headlining KCON LA, where fans can get an early preview of the album this weekend.
The Japanese promotion giant's portfolio includes events like Summer Sonic, Sonicmania, Loud Park and Springroove.
At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.
Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.
US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.
New York officials were already hurrying to roll out the tax. A lawsuit by homeowners, which persuaded a judge to issue a temporary pause, has made the process thornier.
Some of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.
The removed posts from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, immediately set off Republican attacks.
Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.
Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change—offering practical guidance for conserving threatened species before declines become irreversible.
What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.
The habitable zone concept is useful for understanding which worlds might, possibly, maybe, be habitable. It highlights exoplanets at the right distances from their stars for liquid water to potentially exist on their surfaces. But that alone can't determine…
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It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.
FBI Atlanta confirms it's looking into the incident, no arrests made.
After a former lead writer claimed Saber "replaced me with ChatGPT," CEO Matthew Karch now claims, "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI," for the Rideshare "Stimulator" game announced last month, developed by Unigine. The writer,…
The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
A five-soldier Montana National Guard team will deploy Tuesday to help support fire response in Washington after Gov. Greg Gianforte responded to a request. The state of Washington is experiencing significant wildfire conditions in many parts of the state,…
The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan The New York Times
Artificial intelligence gets smarter in the lead-up to midterms Spectrum News
Commotion Over the Second-Home Tax Is Spreading Across NYC. Here’s What We Know. WSJ
Five years after legalization, N.Y. cannabis market remains a work in progress Spectrum News
N.Y. data center tour coming to a stop near you? Spectrum News
New York City Council worker detained by ICE for 5 months granted asylum CBS News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Two lawsuits filed in federal court seek to overturn a new policy by the Bureau of Land Management revoking federal grazing permits for bison herds in Montana. American Prairie, a conservation organization that owns and leases vast swaths of land in eastern…
Crash on I-495 in Franklin leaves 1 hurt NBC Boston
Sunny, moderate weather expected Wednesday in Massachusetts, showers possible Thursday masslive.com
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Firefighters who responded to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently contributed to a massive explosion that killed three people, according to a report from federal investigators. The fire companies tried to…
This weekend's events include ranger-led paddles, dark sky viewing and Indigenous earring-making demonstrations.
Bill Kimball resigned from his seat July 29 because he wasn’t able to commit the amount of time he wanted to the position.
Trees down across Clark County after severe storms WHIO TV
Springfield man arrested after striking hotel employee NewsChannel20
Springfield Ward 8 candidate receives threats after announcing run for city council wandtv.com
Up to 250 fire specialists from Australia and New Zealand are arriving in Boise this week to help fight wildfires across the Western United States. The incoming fire specialists began arriving Tuesday, and will participate in orientation and national…
Two pilots who died in a helicopter crash while fighting a Utah forest fire were remembered Monday as skilled aviators dedicated to helping attack massive fires from the skies despite the enormous risk. Miles Elliott, of Porterville in southern California,…
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation Monday to temporarily suspend some state laws in order to fast-track the recovery process from wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington. The announcement comes as fires have burned over…
A new working group of state lawmakers tasked with probing the practices of health insurers is laying out its goals. At its first meeting, members of the Idaho Legislature’s Health Insurers Working Group lobbed questions for nearly an hour at a state official…
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. In coastal Liberty County, a creekside park nestled between the town of Midway and I-95 is losing its battle with high tide. “If we walk…
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
Delaware school vaccine rules stay unchanged The News Journal
Milford Tattoo Artist Wins Top Honor at Maryland Festival milfordlive.com
More than 2,800 Alaskans are on a list of alleged noncitizens registered to vote in the state, according to a document obtained by the Alaska Beacon via a public records request. The list, dated Friday, was released after the division removed more than 3,000…
On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from…
A whole lotta Canadians love them some Wab Kinew. The current premier of Manitoba (think Minnesota but a whole lot more hockey), Kinew wore a lot of hats before wading into politics: journalist, author and musician. In every one of those roles, his skill with…
The operation was a success, and the English singer is recovering. Rod Stewart Cancels Remainder of US Tour After Heart Operation Travis Bland
After its expanded reissue, the best-of bounds to new highs on multiple charts.
I’ve done separate review articles on both the Nikon ZR and the Laowa Sunlight 2x Full Frame Anamorphic Zooms in the past. Today, I thought it might be helpful to talk less specs and more process after using the combination on my latest film. [ Read More ]
With this budget-friendly photo book service, families can flip through their favorite memories together. The post Chatbooks Review: Keep Memories Fresh With This Monthly Photo Book Service appeared first on Taste of Home .
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.
Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.
SpaceX started out as a launch company, but it has been transitioning into an artificial intelligence outfit —one that's poised to make huge profits in the coming years, Elon Musk says.
A wild cannibalistic sexual behavior in spiders has a simple genetic explanation, new study finds.
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A new study from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management found that research proposals showing stronger signs of AI-assisted writing were four percentage points more likely to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When it comes to identifying harmful bacteria, it helps to look at the company their genes keep. Researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, used a machine-learning…
This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government.
Skin appearance plays an important role in the perception of age, health and attractiveness. Of course, skin appearance is affected by actual skin condition, but previous research has also found that it is affected by adjacent surfaces (e.g., eyebrows, eyes…
During an investor earnings call on Tuesday, Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim said the company now expects to fly a total of three Alpha rockets this year.
Marvel Studios was fined $160,000 for covering up the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter sign during the convention.
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
Deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system continued to decline this spring, after a record high in 2025 that had lawmakers considering changing state law. Six children died and five more nearly died from April through June, according…
A South Dakota group won another victory Tuesday in its effort to preserve adequate time for petitioning questions onto statewide ballots, but a state official immediately pledged to continue the fight in court. A federal appeals panel upheld a lower court’s…
For the third year in a row, the annual state budget included provisions that sent additional dollars to a handful of school districts, outside of the typical funding formulas that govern state support for the 500 public school districts.
A Moore County family has won a settlement from the county over allegations that the social services department would not return custody of children with disabilities to their mother after she received cancer treatment. Rumina Slazas’ two children were kept…
Take a peek inside the Fulton Fish Market NBC New York
Mamdani trolled as Florida ‘Economic Developer of the Year' in Times Square billboard NBC New York
Trump ‘looking to see' if feds can stop New York's pied-à-terre tax NBC New York
President Trump says NYC's new pied-à-terre tax "must be stopped, NOW!" CBS News
Two Democratic New Mexico state lawmakers pitched a panel of their colleagues on taking up a data center moratorium in the 2027 legislative session.
When college students head back to campus for the fall semester, more of them will have guaranteed access to abortion medication. Colorado recently joined California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York in requiring public colleges and universities to…
LINCOLN — After a four-day delay, the Nebraska State Board of Education unanimously passed conditional approval of a nonpublic girls school in North Omaha. The board voted 6-2 Friday to postpone its vote until Tuesday to give members time to question the…
A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the U.S. Department of Justice’s authority to use a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law to prevent people from obtaining…
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RI Blood Center opens first Mass. donor site in Swansea WPRI.com
7-year-old cyclist hit and killed in western Mass. NBC Boston
New Hampshire police pursued a stolen vehicle across state lines, ending in an arrest by Massachusetts troopers in Boston. facebook.com
Massachusetts residents discuss e-bikes following town meeting NEWS10 ABC
Consumer advocates, environmental groups and workers’ unions rallied Tuesday against the latest rate hike proposal from Baltimore Gas & Electric, calling it unjustified, particularly after the Exelon utility earned a record-setting $578 million in profits…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday in what would be the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the United States. The executions come as a small number of…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of “conductive…
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors and the state Children’s Health Insurance Program won’t pay for the treatments for those under 19. The…
Jeffrey Colburn, 65, appeared in the court Tuesday and admitted to the civil violation of committing a traffic offense that resulted in death.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission will decide Wednesday whether Meta can keep its records on its artificial intelligence data center project in Richland Parish secret from the public. Environmental and consumer groups have pressed state utility…
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working to develop a reporting and data collection system to better understand recycling in the state. In an online stakeholder meeting Tuesday about a study comparing other states’ data collection methods, DNR…
Springfield man arrested after police pursuit ends at golf course NewsChannel20
Man arrested after driving stolen city tractor through Springfield area NewsChannel20
The DeSantis administration Tuesday announced $188 million in grants to organizations across the state to help improve healthcare access to 1.2 million residents of rural areas across the state. “These investments in rural Florida will strengthen hospitals…
Delaware County Zoning Hosting Compass Mining Public Hearing kmch.com
A federal judge ruled against the president's executive order to create a federal voter list and involve US Postal Service in limiting mail voting.
The Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus and NAACP Arkansas State Conference are calling for answers about a traffic stop involving a state trooper punching an 18-year-old that has gained national attention. Rep. Jay Richardson, a Fort Smith Democrat and caucus…
Little Rock and Pulaski County haven’t paused approvals of data centers — despite months of trying — even as they’ve faced community pushback over two major facilities planned in the area. But across Arkansas, other cities and counties aren’t having the same…
The festival's closing stretch features Doechii, Garbage, Chappell Roan, Not for Radio, and Rodrigo with special guests. Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Daisy Chain Fields Schedule with No Overlapping Sets Alex Krinsky
The album arrives October 23rd as the inaugural release on Rose’s newly launched SUCK records. Caroline Rose Announces New Album Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall, Shares “Chow Mein”: Stream Karan Singh
The fees must be paid within 45 days and is the latest legal blow to the Trump regime at the Kennedy Center. Court Orders Kennedy Center to Pay Drummer $250,000 In Fees Travis Bland
The HBO show will return for one final season The post When is ‘House Of The Dragon’ season four being released? appeared first on NME .
The rye whiskey, which retails for $89 a bottle, is now reportedly under the star's control.
Chuck Redd faced litigation after pulling out of a Christmas Eve concert in protest of the venue adding Donald Trump's name to its moniker.
This year's ceremony is set to honor Caribbean music giants across hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, calypso and konpa.
The standalone single is Cardi's 30th top 10 on the chart.
"On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage."
Among Davido’s dozen entries this week is his 12th top 10 on the 4-year-old list.
Here's how to shop the rapper's best merch and apparel online.
After a routine coronary stent procedure, the singer is taking time off his One Last Time Tour to heal
One returning favorite and two brand-new Bundtlets are coming to the Nothing Bundt Cakes fall menu. The post Nothing Bundt Cakes Just Dropped Its Fall Menu—and September Is Looking Delicious appeared first on Taste of Home .
Alan Michelson’s oyster-shaped public artwork on Governors Island, a fragment of The Odyssey at The Met, and Simone Forti talking about her days in Yoko Ono’s Manhattan loft.
Plus, Iran exploits dwindling U.S. interceptors. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Capturing carbon or storing hydrogen to combat global warming requires compressing gases into sponge-like porous materials. Until now, gas molecules were thought to adsorb in a disordered manner throughout the pores. But what if invisible gas molecules could…
When social media arrived on the scene, there were high hopes that they would improve—or even "democratize"—communication about climate change by, for instance, lowering access barriers, creating a more direct channel between science and the public, and…
What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs.
Fluorescent protein imaging is an indispensable tool in life science research, enabling visualization of protein movement and localization, gene expression, signaling pathways, protein-protein interactions and more. For simultaneous analysis of multiple…
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least seven different ways to regulate our emotions, including for entertainment, comfort or reflection. And it's not just…
A snowflake cannot form out of nothing. Water vapour will sit in the air quite happily, supercooled and reluctant, until it finds a speck of dust to build on and then it crystallises around it. Cosmochemists have had a version of that problem for decades. The…
Lujendra Ojha, a planetary scientist, led a study suggesting that Europa’s icy shell may be a stronger barrier between the moon’s hidden ocean and its surface than previously thought.
The surface of the Moon is a bleak and forbidding place that might be hiding a lot of water ice on and under the dusty landscape. However, most possible ice deposits don't just stand out in an image. You need specialized mapping to find traces of water ice.…
Gen. Michael Guetlein says Congress must find a way to finance the next phase as most initial funding is already committed The post Golden Dome faces 2027 funding cliff appeared first on SpaceNews .
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, faces a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.
Director Dave Green and longtime 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza talk inspirations that served as their north star for 'Coyote vs Acme.'
Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.
This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.
Did a prototype Microsoft gamepad fall off the back of a truck? We can't say, but a Redditor has legit-looking photos of a prototype Xbox controller that's almost certainly the Xbox Elite Series 3. Incredibly, they claim they bought the pad for $200 on…
Police said they collected voicemails where a man they identified as Brown can be heard saying to his ex-girlfriend, “I’m praying that you die soon” and “I promise you I’m going after your daughter.” The post Felony intimidation is not Rep. Gary Brown’s only…
The bill's failure was about a Senate add-on that turned a strong bill into one Vermont couldn't support. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermonters deserve honesty about the failure of the data center bill .
VTDigger reporters are tracking key races across the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: The latest results from Vermont’s 2026 primary election .
Earlier this year, the Trump administration asked Congress for something unusual: $1 billion to save a lake. The president’s budget request proposes a major federal investment to restore the Great Salt Lake, which it calls “a critical economic and ecological…
On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is declining to stop Thursday’s scheduled execution of death row inmate Darrell Hines, even as his attorneys claim he could suffer cruel and unusual punishment because of an “under-skilled” physician. “After deliberate consideration of…
A coalition of 10 Democratic-led states, including Oregon, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a new rule that could cost homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars by preempting state laws that require mortgage lenders to pay interest on the…
https://southdakotasearchlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cattle-die-off-web.wav George Kenzy said he did all he could to prepare his family’s feedlot for extreme heat and humidity. That included extra water tanks, covering the ground with light-colored…
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Mayor Mamdani addresses pied-à-terre drama, TPS in exclusive interview PIX11
NYC Restaurant Week enters final stretch. The Fulton Fish Market is ready with the catch of the day NBC New York
A group of New Mexico advocates unveiled a billboard near Santa Fe on Tuesday that urges the federal Department of Energy to quickly move dozens of barrels full of radioactive waste away from wildfire danger to relative safety underground.
Three House Democrats appeared in Morristown Tuesday to criticize the conditions inside New Jersey’s two migrant jails.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Twenty-eight states this year have reported over 3,500 cases of patients sick with the drug-resistant yeast candida auris, which can cause severe illness and is often reported in healthcare facilities. As of Aug. 1, 3,544 clinical cases of candida auris, or…
Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics — from arresting academics at airports to setting up a checkpoint at a popular creek in a National Forest — to boost their arrest numbers, leading to more arrests in July than in any previous month of the…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Former Interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler, center, enters the federal courthouse with his wife Eva and attorney John Collette on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Jackson.
As researchers, entrepreneurs and executives gathered in East Lansing to discuss developments in transportation technology, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) dropped in to share some brief remarks on how these advancements tie in to national defense. At the…
When college students head back to campus for the fall semester, more of them will have guaranteed access to abortion medication. Colorado recently joined California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York in requiring public colleges and universities to…
Massachusetts lifts legal restraints on late-term abortions Catholic Courier
New York man accused of traveling to Massachusetts to rape 13-year-old girl Boston Herald
Speeding NH driver in stolen vehicle crossed into Mass., arrested in East Boston NBC Boston
Judge halts expansion of massive data center in Lowell, Massachusetts neighborhood CBS News
BREAKING: A Massachusetts Marine veteran with a "near-death" condition has been freed from Russian detainment and is heading home after 1,666 days, Sen. Ed Markey announced. facebook.com
A federal safety agency recommended the development of written policies and procedures for flushing gas valves a year after a blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed two workers. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued a…
Lindsay Clancy messaged one of her caregivers less than two months before she killed her three young children in 2023 to say she was having “intrusive thoughts I never had before,” “feeling completely hopeless” and worried about becoming addicted to some…
The veteran lifeguard and director of Scarborough Beach State Park managed to escape after a shark dragged him underwater.
On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Osceola County has agreed to settle a legal malpractice lawsuit against its attorneys by accepting a payment of $1.22 million. Minutes from the county board’s July 21, 2026, meeting indicate the board held an emergency, closed-door discussion to discuss legal…
Springfield SWAT seizes illegal guns, arrests suspect KEZI
Man arrested after driving stolen city tractor through Springfield area FOX Illinois
Peoria City Council holds public hearing on West Main TIF CIProud.com
Illinois Realtors to partner with local officials to address home construction barriers Capitol City Now
Just over a year after Florida International University police signed a 287(g) agreement with ICE, an organization formed to contest the move filed suit against the university. The suit stems from a March 13 anti-ICE protest during a public event with FIU…
Delaware to see its first seasonal coastal flooding tonight. What to know The News Journal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
TL;DR : Take your AI knowledge from basic understanding to exam-ready with The Ultimate AI Learning Bundle: ChatGPT, AI Agents & Microsoft AI Certification for just $24.99 (reg. $145). The Ultimate AI Learning Bundle: ChatGPT, AI Agents & Microsoft AI…
Spoilers ahead The post The ending of ‘House Of The Dragon’ season three explained: who dies in the finale? appeared first on NME .
The P-pop boy group talks to Billboard about its Lollapalooza set, repping Filipino culture and loyal fanbase.
Kevin Richardson also weighed in on his doppelgänger.
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Grande's latest, which bows atop the Billboard 200 this week.
All the freshly-baked scents in the comfort of your own home. The post The 3 Best Bath and Body Works Candles from the New Cafe Collection appeared first on Taste of Home .
Attention: A date shake is not a smoothie, but you can have it for breakfast if you want.
Steven Nelson, the former head of the National Gallery of Art’s Center for Advanced Study in Visual Arts has accused the museum of “soft censorship,” regarding its hushed relocation of a symposium last year titled “Color Lines Across the United States and…
Past reality TV shows have tried to capture the artistic process. Can art dealing also make for mediocre television?
Hal Fischer’s archive of queer fashion, Sophie Rivera’s portraits of Nuyorican communities, Rania Matar’s love letter to Lebanon, and more new titles to check out from photo book publishers.
Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
Forced to rely on basic tools, a father and his sons are clearing the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza.
Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
A new celestial map not only catalogs a variety of cosmic objects but also serves as a pointer for other telescopes on Earth and in space.
The devastating impacts of marine heat waves extend far beyond dying coral reefs and declining fisheries, with new research warning that these extreme ocean-warming events pose a growing threat to human physical and mental health.
Understanding how marine ecosystems respond to a warming ocean requires detailed records of past temperatures. An international research team led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz has found…
Scientists from the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) at Murdoch University have participated in a landmark proof-of-concept research project demonstrating how pangenome-guided breeding strategies can reunite two traits that usually involve…
In the 1950s, the New World screwworm cost U.S. livestock producers tens of millions of dollars a year, reaching $50 million to $100 million annually in the hardest-hit Southwest, before it was eradicated from the United States and pushed south to Panama. Now…
A University of Kansas physicist played a leading role in a CERN study showing that two rival explanations for how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei can now be experimentally distinguished.
In the Midwestern summer, humans and plants have to breathe through the heat and humidity. Researchers hope that a retooled crop plant—one with an improved ventilation system within its leaves—could thrive while avoiding drought stress by reducing "crop…
Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.
Karevo's AI-powered optical recognition system can sort up to 10 tons of potatoes per hour with 95% accuracy. The founder's journey took him from a potato farm to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ultimately to his own startup.
Amid severe water shortage, federal authorities canceled actions for managing fish and sandbars
Amid ethical questions, DRC proceeds with shot that may offer some protection against the Bundibugyo virus
Ask what lies inside a black hole and the honest answer has always been a bit of a shrug and something about a singularity, a point where density becomes infinite and physics stops being able to tell you anything at all. It is the most unsatisfying answer in…
Hunting for dark matter usually means building something enormous and burying it — a tank of liquid xenon in a mine, a magnet the size of a lorry, decades of engineering and a great deal of money. A team in Japan have just done it differently. They realised…
NASA officials say they are confident in plans to launch a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission by the end of 2028 after visiting the national lab building the mission’s reactor. The post National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space…
This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory. The telescope will scan large sections of space. Roman will help astronomers answer questions about dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets,…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching GPUs as long-term collateral to unlock $500 billion in funding. The question is how fast will his chips depreciate?
A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.
SpaceXAI, the division of SpaceX f ormerly known as xAI , is launching an early beta version of Grok Bot , a new agent designed to move AI assistants beyond answering prompts and toward continuously executing work across the software employees already use.…
It kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, so grab a snack and some caffeine.
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
The Suunto Core 2 packs in an altimeter, barometer, and compass into a sports watch that's Bluetooth-enabled.
The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones could launch as soon as September.
The horror icon starred in Don Coscarelli's 1979 chiller as well as its sequels.
The app was banned from government devices in 2022.
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.
It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO Tom Conrad during a third quarter earnings call. As reported by What Hi-Fi?, an FCC filing by Sonos, Inc reveals details about upcoming…
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Twenty-eight states this year have reported over 3,500 cases of patients sick with the drug-resistant yeast candida auris, which can cause severe illness and is often reported in healthcare facilities. As of Aug. 1, 3,544 clinical cases of candida auris, or…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order that aims to reshape guidance surrounding childhood vaccines, standing alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and was met with immediate pushback.…
Voters are casting their ballots in competitive Democratic governor and lieutenant governor races and several crowded local races. Read the story on VTDigger here: At the polls, Vermont primary voters seek change .
As floods, wildfires and other disasters devastate communities, Washington's response has been political spectacle rather than action. Read the story on VTDigger here: When disaster strikes Vermont, where is Washington? .
Every three days, Kathleen Sullivan Kelley hauls water from the town of Meeker to fill a 500-gallon tank at her ranch in Rio Blanco County. Kelley’s horses used to drink from ponds on the property, but there’s no longer any surface water, and she and her…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
George Kenzy said he did all he could to prepare his family’s feedlot for extreme heat and humidity. That included extra water tanks, covering the ground with light-colored bedding to reduce heat absorption, and keeping the ground as wet as possible. “And it…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the country, including South Dakota Mines, as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants,…
Republican 2nd Congressional District candidates Vic Mellor and Dr. Stephen Skoly have separately given TV and radio interviews in recent weeks, but they have yet to appear together on the same stage. And it doesn’t look like they will before the Sept. 9…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Oregon voters’ narrow passage of some of the nation’s strictest gun control restrictions in 2022 prompted thousands of new gun purchases in the state despite the restrictions never going into effect, according to a recent study.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz, Aka 'Gridlock Sam,' Joins NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn on Latest Episode of Curb Enthusiasm Podcast NYC.gov
Severe thunderstorm watch canceled for NY, NJ: what to know PIX11
Democratic leaders in the New Mexico House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their child well-being priorities for next year’s legislative session, most of which centered around reforming the state’s troubled child welfare agency.
LINCOLN — A proposed University of Nebraska operating budget request for the 2027-29 budget cycle would increase taxpayer dollars to NU by $91 million compared with NU’s current annual budget. The proposal before the NU Board of Regents this Thursday calls…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Nebraska 2nd District will likely have three debates, while the governor race likely won’t – or at least not with Pillen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that its Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in in Hennepin and Ramsey counties for the state’s primary election “to ensure transparency, ballot security and compliance with federal law,”…
Immigrant rights advocates gathered in the lobby of Grand Rapids City Hall on Tuesday afternoon to state their claim that the Grand Rapids Police Department is coordinating with federal immigration authorities, including ICE, despite city policies against…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
'Gravely Immoral': Massachusetts Eliminates 'Any Legal Restraint' on Late-Term Abortion The Good Newsroom
This North Shore city was Realtor.com’s hottest ZIP code in 2026 Boston.com
48 endangered missing children safely recovered in Massachusetts 'Operation Yellow Card’ coastalabc.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it’s Europe’s turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you’re far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might…
The Mavericks recently offered a “bounty” in exchange for the Flagg card that included two premium season tickets for 32 years.
FRANKFORT — Regulations to expand bobcat hunting, including at night with thermal equipment, moved forward Tuesday, despite bipartisan concern from some lawmakers about the status of Kentucky’s bobcat regulation. The state legislature’s Administrative…
An Iowa nursing home worker charged with dependent adult abuse after being convicted of stealing medications can continue to practice in Iowa, the Iowa Board of Nursing has ruled. The board recently charged registered nurse Rachel Anne Flowers, 43, of Liberty…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Clarke University plans to use a professional development grant to explore and strengthen its community ties in Dubuque and the surrounding area, bringing together college and community officials. The Dubuque university has announced it the award of a $20,000…
Springfield State Historic Sites Bringing Wildlife to Their Locations FOX Illinois
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed press and White House officials remained on a…
Delaware’s $2 billion corporate franchise is good business for all Delawareans Spotlight Delaware
Delaware Memorial Bridge lane closures planned The News Journal
Live results from the races between Michael Goldstein and Dan Miressi and Chris Shea and Jonathan De Barros. Data from the Associated Press.
Live results from the primary race between Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune. Data from the Associated Press.
Anthony Mastrangelo will spend 4 years in prison for sexually abusing girls at a town-run camp in Bethany, the result of a plea deal.
Polls are open until 8 p.m. Results for all primary contests in Connecticut will appear in the stories linked here as they become available.
When college students head back to campus for the fall semester, more of them will have guaranteed access to abortion medication. Colorado recently joined California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York in requiring public colleges and universities to…
Former Republican and Mesa Mayor John Giles is Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for lieutenant governor. Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, was rumored to be Hobbs’ top choice for weeks, but the Democrat finally made the announcement early Tuesday. “At a time when…
Some tricks that used to work no longer do—but this one is pretty reliable.
Apple's latest test build of iOS 27 has some small but worthwhile updates.
The Late Baroque towns of the Val di Noto are a UNESCO World heritage site made up of eight towns in southeastern Sicily. Rebuilt in a style unique to the island after the devastating earthquake of 1693, an estimated 7.4 on the magnitude scale, causing around…
Barker said songs felt like they lasted forever and concluded that "smoking before shows is not my thing." Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge Got So High with Cypress Hill That They Wanted to Go Home Alex Krinsky
"I was like, 'Oh shit. Do I stay here or do I get the courage to go and say hi?'" The post Graham Coxon recalls Madonna walking into the studio while Blur were making ’13’ with “genius” William Orbit appeared first on NME .
The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales opens at No. 1 on Independent Albums, among other debuts.
The 17-week Hot 100 No. 1 reigns on TouchTunes’ Q2 2026 ranking.
The Venezuelan project has gathered many artists, such as Nacho, Grupo Niche, Ilegales and Bacilos.
The seismic event reached the highest magnitude recorded in Colombia in the 21st century.
Bad Bunny continues to dominate the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with several tracks off his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, including “EoO” getting a bump after being featured in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. NarratorThis is Billboard’s Top 10 Hot Latin Songs…
Envy's comments came after attending Breezy and Usher's R&B Tour over the weekend.
Born from a 50-hour Mexico City livestream, the set debuts at No. 1 on Top Latin Pop Albums.
The ballad also tops Pop Airplay, as Mars extends his marks for the most leaders among male acts on the charts.
“I can't help but be astonished by the class of people who erected things like this”
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati asked senior British culture official Chris Bryant to get on his knees and “propose” that France loan the Bayeux Tapestry to England, the New York Times reports. Dati reportedly made the request at a May 2025 meeting…
Mini Wildlife Portraits Made With Plastic Toys and Other Materials That Threaten Real Animals Today [Interview] Photographer Benedek Lampert gathered straws, burnt matches, and plastic netting to create his latest series of striking miniature photography. His…
The structures were discovered using LiDAR, an advanced remote sensing technology
The National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Odesa National Fine Arts Museum are among the 141 museums and galleries affected.
The cuts impacted employees in departments including programs, development, exhibitions, and operations as the institution cited financial difficulties.
CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.
Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the country’s strongest earthquake this century.
Donald Trump labels US Democratic nominees 'jihadists' in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.
Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
Many Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.
Widows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.
Astronomers have nearly doubled the number of known cosmic X-ray sources.
"It's part of the fabric of astronomy research now."
On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will swoop across a narrow path of totality, while millions of people in North America and Europe will be treated to a partial eclipse. Here's where and when to watch.
Nearly 30 years ago, a simple question sent University of Washington researchers into the Puget Sound lowlands to look for birds. With Seattle's population swelling and housing developments pushing into once-forested suburbs, researchers wanted to know how…
The past decade has brought a wave of legal reforms around same-sex relationships across Asia: India struck down its colonial-era ban in 2018; Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019; Singapore repealed Section 377A, with the change taking effect in 2023;…
New research introduces a contactless way to see how mirror-image materials respond differently to circularly polarized light, without first building them into a complete electronic device. The researchers developed a novel method based on light-induced…
When MIT historian Tristan Brown first examined a Chinese tea chest label displayed as a relic of the Boston Tea Party, he had no reason to doubt its story.
From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new University of Colorado Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural,…
Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and other essential services. Yet forecasting community needs can be difficult in times of rapid change or crisis because of limited resources and…
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA's space telescopes. The resulting cosmic "craft" reveals new details about the star-forming region known as 30…
A vaccine only protects a whole community if enough people get it, including those who would stay safe anyway once their neighbors are covered. The same tension runs through climate action and social movements: The shared payoff arrives only when enough…
Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville, have made an advance by using a natural substance from fungi called chitin to create hydrogels that are significantly…
A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia's National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice, warning Tuesday the project could pose risks to food safety, the environment…
Collider in China forges elusive particle, made of force-carrying gluons
The Starlink 17-49 mission will be the 73rd mission flying SpaceX’s broadband internet satellites to orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled during a window that opens at 7 p.m. PDT (10 p.m. EDT / 0200 UTC).
NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon’s surface. Engineers working on NASA’s Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, or LEMS, have completed hardware development and testing and…
The deal follows years of global automotive supply chain issues for GM and other companies.
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.
Razer's Naga V3 Pro has the same form factor as its predecessor, but it features more buttons, an upgraded sensor and switches, and better battery life.
Experts say families should create plans for determining how kids use devices.
Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.
Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.
Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.
The flight-tracking platform claims Kalshi is using its data without permission.
Some 30 million people are directly impacted by risks to Lake Mead.
The social media giants are left facing hundreds of billions in fines.
The human creators behind AI-generated profiles are encouraged to voluntarily identify themselves. If they don’t, the streaming platform says it has a plan to catch them.
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.
The divesture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Make the most of Garmin's first screenless smart band right from the start.
The upcoming hour-long film on Disney+, "Disney Worldbuilders," focuses on how the cinematic visions of seven filmmakers have been realized as physical, immersive areas of Disney theme parks. The film has more than its share of Disney and former CEO Bob Iger…
I'm not fond of bricking my hardware. But I'm very fond of Valve's SteamOS. If you haven't had the opportunity to mess with a Steam Deck or Steam Machine, SteamOS is a deliciously easy-to-use, low-maintenance Linux distribution tuned to work on their hardware…
A whole lotta Canadians love them some Wab Kinew. The current Premier of Manitoba (think Minnesota, but a whole lot more hockey), Kinew, wore many hats before wading into politics: journalist, author, and musician. In every one of those roles, his skill with…
Reading this story made me so damn tired: as part of their effort to replace human employees with delivery robots, DoorDash has come up with a cunning plan : they're gonna use the human employees they want to replace to load delivery robots Some workers in…
Yet another untouched Roman wreck has been discovered off the coast of someplace in the Mediterranean. This time, off the coast of Sicily. Naturally, Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli declared the sunken boat "one of the most significant underwater…
The lawsuit claims the singer-songwriter engaged in self-dealing and cost the company at least $2 million in damages
Guitarist Yoyoyoshie accidentally struck an audience member in Osaka, leaving them requiring stitches The post Otoboke Beaver apologise for throwing guitar and hospitalising fan appeared first on NME .
Perennial are keeping the party kicking. The New England trio has been making us dance with the irresistible Modernism singles " What's New On The Beat Scene " and " Modernism ," and now they're doing it again with "Ready! Steady! Go!" The post Perennial –…
Though they fell short of the Hot 100's top spot, some No. 2 hits have generated cultural legacies that rival or even eclipse their chart-topping competition.
The tennis tournament begins on Sunday (Aug. 23) in Queens, New York — buy match tickets here.
The singer received new RIAA milestones for two of her biggest hits as she returns to the Disney's Camp Rock 3 .
From Céline Dion to the Smith’s Johnny Marr, these musicians have demanded that the former president stop playing their songs at events
Music, Fashion, Film is not a rock album, no matter what she winkingly suggested on its lead single — but this Outside Lands moment sure was
The organization tried to sue Chuck Redd for backing out of an annual Christmas eve gig, but a judge dismissed the suit in June
From Toll House's newest cookie dough to the creamiest tzatziki dip, these are the latest grocery store finds our editors can't stop talking about. The post 6 New Snacks Our Editors Are Loving Right Now appeared first on Taste of Home .
With spice and lots of sauce, slow-cooker harissa chicken makes a weeknight protein feel special.
We tasted 17 jars of pasta sauce. These are the ones we’d recommend.
In Sicily, a recent outdoor installation of photographs of a forest damaged by wildfire by the Italian artist Stefano Cerio was nearly destroyed by a real-life blaze, per a report from Artribune. The work, entitled The Redemption of Nature, consists of a…
Toast the Cat Is Miraculously Rescued From a Burned Building 72 Hours After the Fire View this post on Instagram A post shared by Unified Fire Authority (@unifiedfire) Building fires are frightening events that could be disastrous, both physically and…
Sungho Bae's uncanny sculptures aremade of a vibrant, fleshy patchwork that resembles organs, tissue, muscle, and more. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7…
The market for Japanese woodblock prints has become noticeably more international, with younger collectors, the holy grail among art dealers and auction houses, entering the category and demand spreading well beyond Japan.
Founder Sid Motion opened her gallery as a side hustle in a disused betting parlor in 2015.
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
A swing-state Democratic Senate nominee needs to keep saying this: Jews have a right to a Jewish homeland.
After more than a decade, the fight over an effort to build affordable housing on the site of a community garden in Manhattan is winding down.
The administration’s lawsuits, which included Connecticut and Vermont, challenged the legality of giving undocumented students in-state tuition.
The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
Cosmic dust and water is withstanding radiation near the Milky Way galaxy's black hole, Saggitarius A*. The post Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole actually doesn’t devour everything appeared first on Popular Science .
Neanderthals passed along a gene variant to modern humans that can make some people buff, a new study finds.
A centromere is a specific region on a chromosome that ensures that, when a cell divides, the chromosome separates accurately so each new cell receives the correct amount of genetic material. Despite their essential role, centromeres remain one of the last…
Hurricane warnings are only effective if people understand them. A new study by Florida State University faculty members in the School of Communication in the College of Communication and Information and the Department of Geography in the College of Social…
A new archaeobotanical study by researchers from the University of Oxford and Kiel University (CAU) has revealed that increases in cereal grain size at the dawn of agriculture, more than 11,000 years ago, were initially driven by plants' plastic responses to…
Natural diamonds consistently command higher prices per carat than laboratory-grown synthetic diamonds, according to a large-scale analysis of online diamond sales published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing. This perhaps…
Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell. But their ancient origins may also make them drivers of inflammation. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that proteins released from mitochondria can activate the immune…
A new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists reveals critically low genetic variation in one of the country's primary breeding stocks for corn. The finding relates specifically to grain yield in intermediate-maturity hybrids, which…
If you ask an economist why everything is so expensive these days, you will likely get an answer explaining how oil—the lifeblood of the global economy—is currently facing supply bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby driving up global energy prices.
Study is first to show that the bacteria in an animal’s gut can give it an evolutionary leg up
“Devastation” across body of 14th century warrior indicates horrific demise from flying boulder
Astronomers were fortunate when the Einstein Probe detected the difficult-to-observe initial shock break out (SBO) from a supernova. The SBO is the first electromagnetic indication that a star is going to explode, and by observing it and the aftermath,…
Razer has launched the new Naga V3 Pro, marking the latest evolution in its renowned Naga series of MMO gaming mice. The new iteration offers 23 programmable buttons for maximum control and customization.
Trump, meanwhile, is aiming to slash the federal government’s cybersecurity defense budget by more than $700 million.
With the right hack, physicists got a peek into unlikely phenomena.
Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner star in Parker Finn's new take on the 1981 horror classic.
Mayor v. Bezos
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization.
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta bringing the app to its Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month and the recent news that the platform has crossed 500 million monthly active…
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product ever. A billion users is a huge milestone, but Google…
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
These lesser-known apps can vastly improve your macOS experience.
The next step for AI is spatial intelligence , says Kevin Kelly. Today's models learned from text, but fail when engineers put them in a robot body because they have no sense of gravity, distance, or three-dimensional space. "The primary bottleneck…
Getting sick in Antarctica is one thing. Getting sick there in the middle of winter is another problem entirely. On July 31, an Australian crew flew a specially configured Skytraders Airbus A319 Long Range from Hobart to McMurdo Station, answering an urgent…
Researchers at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon ran a test to measure how often chatbots flatter users. In a paper on social sycophancy in AI advice , they ran OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Mistral through thousands of personal dilemmas. —…
For years, the real-world location of the original Backrooms photo remained a total mystery. In 2024, dedicated internet sleuths traced the image back to a 2003 renovation photo taken inside this Oshkosh building while it was being converted from an old…
The pro-wrestler-turned-actor wants to do something without expectations of metrics for success. Dwayne Johnson Says He Is “Exploring” a Music Career Inspired by “Old-School Soul” and Country Eddie Fu
The series is up for 9 Emmys this year, including Outstanding Variety Series. CBS Running Thirsty FYC Ad for Late Show with Stephen Colbert After Canceling Show: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
He played drums on Pearl Jam's iconic debut album Ten but exited shortly after its release. Pearl Jam’s Original Drummer Dave Krusen Breaks Down “Even Flow”: Watch Langdon Hickman
The band acknowledged its delayed response to the April incident and said it would continue supporting the injured fan's recovery. Otoboke Beaver Apologize After Guitar Toss Sends Fan to Hospital Alex Krinsky
It will be part of a new boxset of classic singles from Rough Trade Records, also including The Fall, Aztec Camera and Scritti Politti among others The post Morrissey and Johnny Marr have both worked on new rare vinyl release from The Smiths appeared first on…
Dying 4 release their debut EP Perish Songs next month. The indietronica project of Blue Bendy guitarist Joseph Nash unveiled " Strafe " last month, and now he's sharing the sprawling, twitchy tune "Topaz." The post Dying 4 – “Topaz” appeared first on…
The label, co-founded by Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae, will receive distribution from Exceleration Music's in-house distributor Redeye.
Jury selection for Duane "Keffe D" Davis' trial in the rapper's killing kicked off in Las Vegas on Aug. 10.
Let's be honest, you don't need a new camera: but yours is probably designed to fail after some time. A while ago, the Phoblographer created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. It was made directly in response to the…
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, giving photographers in some parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada a chance to photograph this remarkable phenomenon. Don't wait until the last minute to prepare! Our updated guide covers…
"I fill a surface up with marks until it makes the illusion of an empty space—I fill it up to make emptiness."
Before anyone imagines archaeologists identifying the prehistoric equivalent of Michelangelo, there are limits.
Many schools face similar headwinds, including a hostile administration in Washington and a “demographic cliff,” a drop-off of college-age students.
The Philadelphia film festival’s founder reflects on its evolution into a hub for experimental, polyphonic storytelling amid a rapidly changing country and world.
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
Scientists found a Martian meteorite on Earth that is finally filling in a nearly 2-billion-year-old geology-history gap on the Red Planet.
"I think the producers had more time to prepare for season 4 and every episode felt incredible on the page"
The maglev test vehicle is nearing commercial aircraft speeds. The post China’s experimental bullet train hits 497 mph in 5 seconds appeared first on Popular Science .
A new brain-inspired device is designed to kick AI systems into gear only when they detect something unusual. Could it reduce dependence on power-guzzling data centers?
Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew that these drugs could grind gene expression to a halt in several pathogens, including the bacterium behind tuberculosis, by binding to…
It can be a little hard to believe it's back-to-school season already. And while there are still some long, relaxed days of summer ahead, it's also the time when families begin to plan for the coming school year. School clothes and notebooks are just around…
What can a pizza shop teach us about the dramatic shifts taking place in consumer marketing? Quite a lot, actually. New research focused on pizza delivery has found that consumer impatience is driving so much consumer decision-making that even location, price…
University of Missouri researchers have uncovered evidence that challenges one of astronomy's most trusted assumptions, a breakthrough that could reshape how scientists measure galaxies and reconstruct the history of the universe.
A new study has found that sexual role identities among men who have sex with men vary systematically by age and geographic region.
Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are alternately inundated and exposed by tides. These marshes, like other coastal ecosystems, are hotspots of carbon cycling.
Credit: Sara Cottle, Unsplash
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China,…
Jane Schoenbrun’s surreal tale explores the transformative power of horror movies.
Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.
Most current models support at least two.
Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring.
Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call.
Gemini is keeping pace with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which hit 1 billion monthly active users back in June.
Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil , recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
FDA report finally reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want.…
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
More shows that are deeply cynical of technology, the future, and humanity in general.
Connecting to the internet while in the air can be a hassle, but there's a lot you can do to make it easier.
This laptop was already a good bang for your buck.
Don't let your gardening habits get you into trouble! Everything you need to know to propagate safely.
The hip-hop legend discusses making Dios Bendiga, learning from a new generation of Latin rappers, and taking the record on tour to Latin America B-Real on Cypress Hill’s First Original Spanish-Language Album: “We Wanted to Challenge Ourselves” Pedro Camacho
In his first of three guest appearances, Oliver's Devlin St. John is trying to save Salem from "a literal sewage apocalypse." On Days of Our Lives, John Oliver Confirms He’s the GOAT of Soap Opera Guest Stars Liz Shannon Miller
The actor, beloved for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom, shared the news 18 months after first receiving her diagnosis The post ‘The Office’ star Lucy Davis reveals “incurable” breast cancer diagnosis: “I’m trying to live out whatever might be left…
You know that scene from Trainspotting where Ewan MacGregor's Renton finds himself at a dance club, getting his mind blown by a techno anthem and considering the idea that maybe the world can change in good ways? "One thousand years from now, there'll be no…
Lily Seabird has been blowing us away with her Lightspheres On Their Way singles. Since last year's Trash Mountain , the Burlington singer-songwriter has been leaning into loudness with " Election Day " and " Portal To The Past ," but she's returning to a…
Last month, Jess Williamson announced her new album A Mile South Of Heaven and shared the poignant lead single " Goodbye To All That ." Now, the country-folk artist is back with another charming, pedal steel-adorned beaut called "Tracking The Tropics." The…
The pop superstar is the youngest ever to receive the honor, and after just her first year of eligibility.
The burly wrestler-turned-movie-star, co-wrote the song from the Moana: Voices Across the Ocean album with 2023 American Idol winner Iam Tongi.
The guitarist shares his memories of collaborating with the late producer on 1999's 13 , the experimental album that also included "Tender" and "Coffee & TV"
People will have the opportunity to self-disclose with an "AI Persona" badge. Otherwise, the streaming giant will start identifying and tagging relevant profiles
The two-day event will take place in Stowe, Vermont this September
Canon's RF 45mm f/1.2 STM and the old EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM now sit close enough in price to make the comparison real. The used market has pushed a once-aspirational L lens down to roughly the cost of a modern budget prime, which forces a genuine choice. [ Read…
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"We currently have around five million artworks indexed, and strive to eventually index all museum art in the world," the creators say. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for…
“This is a great result for our members but it really shouldn’t have taken the threat of strike action for V&A to grant this reasonable request," Prosepct Union General Secretary Mike Clancy said.
Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.
The traditional curtain raiser for Europe's football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
The order, whose legal power is unclear, recommended narrowing the use of vaccinations against several diseases that can be life-threatening.
The United States’ war with Iran has caused a critical weaponry shortage. That leaves the U.S. military vulnerable and complicates Washington’s efforts to end the war.
The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
The Japanese government incentivizes doctors to avoid prescribing antibiotics for certain ailments, but would the same approach work in the U.S.?
While the link between financial stability and mental health is well-established, a new University College Dublin (UCD) study reveals a major blind spot in current research: an overreliance on self-reported surveys rather than objective financial data. The…
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), of which the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) is a partner, have captured the first direct, high-resolution images of a magnetic field…
While parks, playgrounds and hiking trails are generally thought of as "healthy" spaces, researchers from the University of Michigan have found that many of them overlap with old toxic waste sites or sit dangerously close to facilities that actively release…
When certain atoms are irradiated with laser light, they can produce a very different kind of laser light: laser pulses with extremely high frequencies in the X-ray range. These laser pulses, which helped achieve record-breaking results at TU Wien in the…
Transporting molecules across biological membranes is essential for life. In nature, this can occur through passive transport, known as diffusion. "Biological systems often use mechanical motion to accomplish tasks that cannot be achieved by diffusion alone,"…
Washington State University horticulturist Jeffrey Wall partnered with members of the Mi'kmaq First Nations people of Canada to create a new, Indigenous-centered model of the connections that link humans with plants, animals and the environment.
Pentagon contractors are beginning to book Golden Dome related work, but much of it is flowing through established programs The post Golden Dome money starting to reach contractors, but long-term funding still unclear appeared first on SpaceNews .
Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. The nebula’s “mane” is clear and detailed in this image released on Aug. 10, 2026, due to Webb’s high-resolution…
Dating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.
Trump's latest executive order threatens to further unravel our progress against resurgent diseases like measles.
Scarlett Johansson is back, but Gareth Edwards is out. Who can next steer the ship to 'Jurassic Park?'
This was the first reported failure of the Long March 7A since its botched debut in 2020.
Disney+ will be the new global streaming home of Formula E racing.
Modern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.
River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.
One of OpenAI's longest serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."
Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event suggest that the Pixel 11 lineup will come in an array of colors, with signs pointing to a built-in light coming to Pro models. Teasers from…
Last year's Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host, and it aired an hour after the phones were revealed. Spec dives and executive appearances were replaced with celebrity cameos and awkward…
Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Google. These very capable Bluetooth…
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something new." "Over the last…
Companies like Softr say they offer vibe coding solutions while mitigating security risks.
Paleontology already gives us giant carnivorous lizards, five-eyed sea creatures, and enough weird fossils to make science fiction seem boring. So, obviously, fringe paleontology has to start off the rails and then dive deep. This entertaining first…
Kindle jailbreakers have another way into Amazon's famously locked-down e-reader. Véra, released August 10 by developers Ava and sparklerfish , uses the Kindle's own web browser and a pair of specially prepared books to get supported devices running outside…
On May 14, 1945, doctors at the University of California Hospital in San Francisco injected Albert Stevens , an Ohio-born house painter, with plutonium without telling him. Stevens had checked in with what doctors diagnosed as terminal stomach cancer.…
Katsushi Murakami designed the Voltron robots, most of the robots in Power Rangers, and many of the Go-Bots. Matt Alt, the author of Pure Invention , reported Murakami's death in a farewell to the designer on his newsletter on August 10, 2026. — Read the rest…
Cornwall is one of the most unique counties of the United Kingdom, where folklore, myth and history frequently merge to create beautifully characterful communities with people as vibrant as the tales that are shared. One of these communities is Hayle. Hayle’s…
The Chicago singer is taking her 2016 album on the road this November
The fall US run will stop in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and more. Jamila Woods Announces 2026 HEAVN 10th Anniversary Tour Eddie Fu
The duo's debut collaborative album The Pulse of Atoms will be released October 2nd. Dave Lombardo and Lustmord Form New Project, Unveil “Paleomagnetic Resonance”: Stream Langdon Hickman
For 20 solid years, the Swedish folk musician Kristian Matsson has been releasing records while calling himself the Tallest Man On Earth. I should be used to it by now. I am not. That stage name is supposed to be ironic. Matsson is not tall at all. He is…
Things happen at rock 'n' roll shows. Objects go flying. Ideally, those flying objects don't injure anyone. Yoyoyoshie, guitarist for the chaotic Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, apparently has a history of tossing her instrument into the audience without…
The Colorado-based musician, composer, and found sound artist Matthew J. Sage is always getting up to something, and a Bandcamp notification from his account is always welcome. The latest arrived today, heralding Brush Flier , a new EP featuring unused…
Fujiya & Miyagi are back to make people dance. The British band's most recent album was 2022's Sight Variations , and now they're announcing its followup. New Shiny Object arrives this fall, and the lead single "Lowest Common Denominator" is a post-punk…
One of the nice things about my job is that I get to post new Chat Pile songs all the damn time. The Oklahoma City noise-rockers are riding a serious hot streak. They put out lots of music, and that music is always good. Next month, they'll drop the new LP…
Some of the greatest hits of the Hot 100 era never made it all the way to No. 1. Here's our 100 favorites that fell one spot short.
There’s no shame in peaking in the runner-up spot. The Beatles, the GOAT of pop groups, did it three times.
The non-profit, with Tractor Supply Co., is helping one shelter in every state.
China's leading streaming platform reported double-digit revenue growth from music services, as it welcomed an additional $60 million in revenue from its new audiobook and podcast platform.
The incident happened on Friday (Aug. 7) during a show in Victoria, Australia when the singer slipped and hit the drum riser.
All of Billboard ’s charts update each Tuesday.
Partnering with unKommon events, the show with ANOTR will mark the dance event producer's continued expansion out of SoCal.
The Womack Sisters will finally release a self-titled, tour-de-force debut album that carries their family legacy
Žak Mogel spends his winters in the air. The Slovenian ski jumper was born in Celje in 2001 and competes for SSK Ljubno BTC. This season he has flown World Cup hills from Zakopane to Sapporo, Oslo and Planica, and he jumped at the Ski Flying World…
Toem 2's developers, Swedish independent studio Something We Made, describes its new video game as a "wholesome adventure about taking photos." In the striking-looking black-and-white game, players grab their camera and set off into the world, tasked with…
"I fill a surface up with marks until it makes the illusion of an empty space—I fill it up to make emptiness."
A spectacular trove of Jurassic fossils said to be one of the most important in the UK has been sold out of the country in what one expert characterized as a “loss” to the nation, The Guardian reports. The private assembly of more than three hundred fossils…
After a decade in business, South London–based Sid Motion Gallery has announced plans to shut down at the end of October. In a press release, Sid Motion, the gallery’s eponymous founder, said that the gallery is “stopping while we are ahead, while my artists…
Grandma Helps Pass a Law That Allows Her State’s Assisted Living Facilities To Serve Alcohol A glass of wine goes down easy for a lot of people across different demographics. This, of course, includes many seniors, who enjoy a little merlot or some chardonnay…
The residency's first cohort in four decades will visit for one week this fall.
Carlos Quijon Jr. curated the 2024 Philippine Pavilion at Venice and has been a fellow in MoMA's C-MAP program.
How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched.
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are racing to buy battery-powered bikes. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” one executive in Pakistan said.
French art experts insisted the fragile 900-year-old masterpiece could never travel. Political will, cutting-edge engineering and unorthodox diplomacy proved them wrong.
The latest heat wave is the fifth to batter European countries since May as scientists warn that the continent is warming faster than any other.
The University of Michigan will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of the consequences of a low grade.
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
The 5th batch of the Pentagon UAP files was released on August 7, 2026. The videos, documents and images include reports of more orbs, triangles and more. The post 5th batch of Pentagon UAP files: Orbs and triangles first appeared on EarthSky .
"Scientists can study the sun's corona in a way we can't from anywhere else in the solar system."
SpaceX launched 29 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Aug. 11).
A tiny valve is all that remains of the doomed USS Trigger. The post Tragic piece of WWII history discovered on historic submarine appeared first on Popular Science .
In 1968, the American biochemist and geneticist Marshall Nirenberg and his colleagues won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their work deciphering how an organism's proteins are directly linked to its genetic code. That discovery is considered a…
After multiple severe heat waves in a single summer, French residents are increasingly factoring high temperatures into their home hunts, realtors say, bumping up features such as shutters, air conditioning and indirect sunlight on their priority lists.
Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the same period last year.
Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and vessels in later…
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The observations reveal…
The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggled to keep them in stock.
The pathogen, which reduces milk production, is the latest midge-transmitted virus affecting ruminants to reach the continent
Sure. It may not look like much. But sometimes, the 'wow' factor in an image lies in knowing just what you're seeing. While most of us are eagerly awaiting Wednesday’s total solar eclipse across the North Atlantic and Spain, robotic emissaries on the Martian…
Exoplanets need to be habitable for a long time for complex life to develop. To sustain habitability, exoplanets need to retain their atmospheres. But many exoplanets are exposed to extreme ultraviolet light and coronal mass ejections that can strip…
The CEO of the nation's largest single-family rental landlord said the new law banning large-scale investors from the market will lower prices in the long term.
Doctors and other experts say that splitting the measles, mumps and rubella shot has no scientific basis and is unlikely to get off the ground.
Semiconductor giant says opaquely it will use the proceeds for 'general corporate purposes'
As demand for high-end data center SSDs peak, SK hynix upgrades its Chinese facilities and plans Solidigm listing at NASDAQ.
Longing for a plain, old-fashioned version of Microsoft Word without all the bells, whistles, and AI slop? One developer managed to coax Word 1.1a to run on today's Windows.
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo are traveling to the Marvel Universe in a brand new comic.
Can you make a Steam Deck the size of a Gameboy? Yes! Mostly!
The blockbuster Pixar sequel hits digital August 18, with a Blu-ray arriving September 22.
The maker of Until Dawn and Directive 8020 says it's cutting jobs to ensure it remains sustainable.
Giving your controllers a good clean can help with stick drift.
Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.
For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it — but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.
Apple is seemingly developing an iOS feature that can verify when a photograph was taken using an iPhone camera. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 27 beta 5 includes code references for an "Apple Reference Image" system that can embed provenance metadata into…
Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.
TL;DR : Learn a new language on your own terms with this lifetime subscription to the Promova Premium Plan for just $79.99 (reg. $299.99). If you're looking to learn a new language, you don't need to spend a fortune on specialist lessons or keep up with rigid…
Just Beyond Endless Mountain was inspired by the Swedish folk music of Kristian Mattson’s childhood
The trilogy consists of House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, and 3 From Hell. Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy Getting 4K Ultra HD Eight-Disc Release Langdon Hickman
The tour finds Brooks reviving his in-the-round Drum Pod stage and performing multi-night stands at arenas around the country. Garth Brooks’ 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
The new feature analyses your listening history to find the top five artists on the bill you’re most likely to love The post Spotify team up with Reading & Leeds 2026 to help fans discover new favourite artists appeared first on NME .
The producer and DJ will also be heading on tour to mark the anniversary, with shows kicking off in September and stopping off at The Barbican in London The post DJ Shadow announces 30th anniversary reissue and tour of the classic ‘Endtroducing’ appeared…
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey just crossed a billion dollars at the global box office. Tom Holland, the permanently fresh-faced young actor who played Telemachus in The Odyssey , might hit double that number with Spider-Man: Brand New Day . If only for…
Just last year, the LA-based indie rock minimalist Lael Neale released her album Altogether Stranger on Sub Pop. This fall, she'll follow that LP with a new one called As Killers Do — sick title — on her own label Consensual Sound. Lead single "Slip Away" is…
Spotify announced today that profiles for fully AI-generated artists will now be labeled as "AI Personas," and the streamer will exclude music from these profiles from their editorial and algorithmic recommendations. It's an intriguing step in a saga that is…
In 2024, Queen Of Jeans released All Again , which we named our Album Of The Week . The Philly band released " Still Learning " in June, and now they're announcing a new record called hard/SWEET arriving this fall. The post Queen Of Jeans Announce New Album…
Though Mali Obomsawin came onto our radar as a member of the indie rock band Deerlady , she's one of those prolific artists who stays active in many corners of the music world. In addition to further avant-folk explorations like her album with Jake Blount ,…
New album Sweet Fortune finds the singer-songwriter coming into his own.
The film, executive produced by Lovato and co-stars the Jonas Brothers, will premiere on the Disney Channel on Aug. 13.
"The Game of Love" is the first video featuring New Radicals in 28 years.
In partnership with Mass Appeal, the podcast premieres on Aug. 26.
The pop superstar is the youngest ever to receive the honor, and after just her first year of eligibility.
The Woodstock venue’s new leadership team claims Levon Helm’s daughter was behind “millions of dollars of self-dealing transaction” during her tenure as president
Swift will join the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson when she is honored later this year alongside Lyle Lovett
Sony has some wonderful compact cameras in the industry. The RX1R and the RX100 are two lineups that are designed for a certain audience in mind. The former helps professional photographers while the latter is designed to help young image-makers get exciting…
Imagine you see a beautiful scene that you know you’d like to photograph. So you take a few different shots, and maybe adjust your tripod and shoot again. Eventually, you get something you think you like. Sound familiar? Actually, I think this process is…
Our Back-to-School series continues, and this time it's the former class clown's time to shine.
Shop scraps and a few simple techniques will get you spinning along. Large turning projects can be daunting. A large bowl, for example, requires gluing up a blank or sourcing... Source
A new documentary lets us Tagalong during the cutthroat cookie season
"I fill a surface up with marks until it makes the illusion of an empty space—I fill it up to make emptiness."
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) recently announced that over the past six months, the institution has acquired approximately 118 works of art done by both international and Baltimore-based artists. Sixty-four of these works were a gift from Constance R.…
'Queen of the Neighborhood!' will include a suite of new paintings that correspond to the nine circles of Hell in Dante's 'Inferno.' Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as…
It joins other Bay Area institutions, schools, and galleries that have shuttered in recent years.
Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.
Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
Without property rights in space, one of the most important economic incentives for the commercial development — and ultimately the settlement — of celestial bodies is missing.
Some of these humble fish were alive during the Civil War. The post 300-year-old sturgeon are swimming around the Great Lakes appeared first on Popular Science .
Researchers have studied a mysterious rhythmic clanging noise produced by male sperm whales.
From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have been building and using tools from the beginning. Human tool use has helped conquer new environments, increase communication and ultimately alter the course of human…
Platypuses rescued during a severe drought quickly returned to their old routines after being released back into the wild, suggesting emergency rescues can help protect vulnerable populations.
A joint research team—led by professor Young Seok Cho from the School of Medicine, alongside professor James J. Moon from the University of Michigan—has developed the world's first oral, microbiome-based nanomedicine. By leveraging natural metabolites…
The good news is that the majority of Australian students have again reached proficiency standards in reading and writing literacy—marking almost 20 years of consistent achievement. These results suggest two-thirds of Australian students meet the reading…
Every morning, groups of birds start singing and chirping around the same time, typically when the sun starts rising. While zoologists have been studying this collective bird behavior, called the dawn chorus, for decades, the factors driving it remain poorly…
A new document attempting to resuscitate a floundering global plastics treaty suggests that negotiations are trending in a less ambitious direction, a leading scientific expert told AFP on Tuesday.
What makes a greener wipe? Researchers have more to say about bamboo's ecological risks, given limited carbon footprint data.
Tracking the debris orbiting at high velocity in space is only going to get harder over time. We have ground-based radar systems, such as the Space Fence, designed to detect pieces down to around 10 cm. But finding objects smaller than that, which can still…
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes. The resulting cosmic “craft” reveals new details about the star formation region known as 30…
JPMorgan is making a nine-figure bet as the Olympics Games' first-ever global banking partner.
Target announced its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer on Tuesday as retailers race to take advantage of the AI boom.
Ukraine, Iran, and football inspire geopolitically motivated DDoS attacks, while 1 Tbps traffic jams up 519 percent
AMD's marketing director shared a screenshot of the Amazon CPU best sellers list, but the four-year-old, $80 Ryzen 5 5500 was at the top of the charts.
The new state program is meant to fill the gap left by federal EV subsidies that expired last year.
Both climate change and a supercharged El Niño are to blame.
State laws around driving with headphones vary, so make sure you know what's legal.
Cameras are typically banned in courtrooms, and Meta Glasses are no exception in England and Wales.
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.
Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.
Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game of 2025, is coming to Apple Arcade in September where it will be ad-free.
The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
Here is your weekly youth culture explainer.
Among Beatles connoisseurs, it’s fair game to claim anything from Rubber Soul to Abbey Road as one’s favorite album. But even within that span of the catalog, a hierarchy of acclaim exists, and that hierarchy has been rearranged over the decades. The ecstatic…
Hidden in a section of limestone above Dovedale lies Reynard's Cave. The small cave is situated behind a large natural rock arch and the combination is one of the Peak District's most distinctive geoligical features. Excavations in the late 1950s suggested…
The band started with two tracks from their new album I Built You a Tower and concluded with a pair of beloved hits. Death Cab for Cutie Reflect on Past and Present In Tiny Desk Concert Return: Watch Paolo Ragusa
The trek includes arena shows in Nashville, Chicago, and New York City Dave Matthews Band Announce Fall 2026 Tour Dates Alex Young
Spotify will review profiles that appear to "represent photorealistic AI-generated identities," including name and imagery. Spotify to Label AI Artists with AI Persona Badge, Keep Them Out of Personalized Recommendations Eddie Fu
The singer-songwriter will tour the US and Canada this fall in support of her new album In the Hour of Chaos. Allison Russell Announces 2026 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
The record featured classic songs ‘Tom Traubert's Blues’, ‘Step Right Up’ and ‘The Piano Has Been Drinking’ The post Tom Waits announces 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Small Change’ with rare archive footage appeared first on NME .
The drama surrounding Levon Helm Studios continues. The late legend Levon Helm, most famous as the drummer and singer for the Band, founded the Woodstock, New York studio and music venue in the '70s. After Helm died in 2012, his daughter Amy Helm, herself a…
"Blow Up" rips. Axis: Sova's new release out today, the opening track and lead single from new album Flowerage , is technically a post-punk song, but it'll almost certainly elicit a "hell yeah" from those who love to rock. Brett Sova, Jeremy Freeze, and Josh…
Last year, Anxious released their awesome second record Bambi . The Connecticut emo outfit is getting ready for their stacked tour with Citizen, Hotline TNT, Rocket, and Cryogeyser, so they're sharing a new banger called "Don't Move," which takes influence…
When Digable Planets member Ishmael Butler announced his Seattle art-rap project Shabazz Palaces about 15 years ago, he presented it as a loose and mysterious collective. Now, Shabazz Palaces is essentially Butler's solo project, though he's still getting…
The upstart quartet starbelliedbug are from San Francisco, where they make compelling mid-fi dream-pop with a gritty emo/post-hardcore edge. Or at least that's the sound I'm hearing on "crayola car," the opening track from their forthcoming Lash EP. The band…
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“Loser” reenters the ranking while “Oh Yeah?” debuts.
Despite enormous buzz in New York and London, the Ramones faced some resistance when they arrived in Los Angeles for a couple of gigs at the Roxy in August 1976
Leica has removed one of the 12 shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), one of the most prestigious photography prizes in the world, PetaPixel can exclusively reveal. [ Read More ]
Scientists have used a pair of NSF NOIRLab telescopes for 13 years to create the new DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys map. It is the largest 2D map ever of the Universe and covers three-quarters of the sky. The catalog has nearly four billion objects. [ Read More ]
Sihoo's M59AS boasts a springy construction that adapts to your body, delivering decent comfort at a low price.
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Indigenous Man From the Amazon Travels to Hong Kong and Experiences Modern City Life for the First Time View this post on Instagram A post shared by @czesc_helka Before Wareka had ever seen a Hong Kong skyscraper, he lived deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Then…
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
Jeff Bezos reportedly part of consortium interested in English Premier League club Liverpool, but fans ask for meeting.
First responders in Lebanon risk their lives to save others even as Israeli attacks intensify around them.
The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.
Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.
Mark Reuss became the automaker’s president seven years ago, ascending to a role his father was fired from decades before. We got the chance to speak with him.
But experts warn they may not deliver the gains in efficiency that proponents claim.
Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope.
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
Adolescence is a key stage of development, characterized by heightened emotional vulnerability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in seven young people ages 10–19 lives with a mental health condition. In this context, developing social and…
I'll admit to using AI for things it was probably never designed for. When my van threw a fault I couldn't immediately figure out—one that seems notorious for trips back and forth to a repair shop—I ended up in a long (but cheaper) back-and-forth with an AI…
Toxoplasma gondii, or Toxoplasma, is a parasite that infects hundreds of millions of people around the world. Although cases are often mild, it can cause severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems and developing fetuses. It can also persist for…
Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.
In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) is going to be a critical technical component of any human expansion out into the solar system. Our first challenge with utilizing those resources, though, is finding them. We know how, at least in theory - send a probe to…
With multibillion-dollar awards for satellite networks, sensing and launch services, SpaceX is leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing model to win a share of the Pentagon's missile defense business The post SpaceX increasing footprint in missile…
TechnoMile, the leading AI solution that unifies growth, contracts, compliance, and security workflows, today announced it has been ranked No. 4,268 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list […] The post TechnoMile’s Five-Year Sustained Growth Recognized…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISTO Space Systems MOSA Interface Standards Alliance Announces Industry Webinar: “MOSA Interoperability Standards for Space Systems” August 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT / […] The post Webinar on MOSA Interoperability Standards for…
As NASA prepares to return astronauts to the lunar surface for longer stays and increasingly complex operations, building the Moon Base will require new ideas, advanced technologies, and expertise across many fields. During NASA Stories at the Ion on July 30,…
Newly minted RaaS crew breaks in through using internet-facing kit via known Fortinet flaws, then steals and scrambles data
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Get ready for Google’s laptops to sit alongside Windows machines and MacBooks.
At least two sheriff's offices in Florida have purchased Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.
The FDA approved Samsung's Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature, which will soon be available alongside a hearing test.
The PS5 may not support Bluetooth audio directly, but there are workarounds.
Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power pants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.
Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.
Zoom has patched a major security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack anyone's device during a meeting. In a blog post on Tuesday, researchers at A Security say they uncovered the flaw using "fewer than 20 prompts on publicly available AI…
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Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
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A French manuscript from about 1485 shows a woman spinning wool in her doorway while her child plays beside her. The doorway is the mouth of a giant snail shell. She lives there. Robert Testard painted it for Charles d'Angoulême, a count in southwestern…
Anyone going to court in England and Wales will be obliged to turn in smart glasses and pick them up when they leave. The ban targets devices such as Meta's and clarifies that existing restrictions on recording devices apply to attire: "There are clear…
On August 12, I’m doing one very simple thing for the birds in my garden after the solar eclipse (and you should, too).
This simple gardening trick can bring dried-out plants back to life when all else fails.
Ishmael Butler introduces his new LP with “Ahh World (I Won the Alpha Bet)”
The follow-up to 2023’s Henry St. arrives October 9th ahead of his fall US tour. The Tallest Man on Earth Announces New Album Just Beyond Endless Mountain, Unveils “Deliver Me from Trying”: Stream Karan Singh
Fans can sign up for the cut price tickets now The post Charli XCX releases $25 ‘Angel’ tickets for ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ North American tour appeared first on NME .
Others on the bill include Cheetah, Riria and Zillion The post Nia Archives leads line-up for official All Points East London 2026 after-party appeared first on NME .
The band will play their biggest headline show to date at London's Garage in October The post Tooth announce autumn 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME .
At this point, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album could arrive at any moment. The prolific, ever-morphic Australian psychedelic wizards previously announced that the rave-centric Alien Metal , their 28th studio LP, would come out this summer, and…
Right now, Usher is on a giant stadium tour with his fellow R&B megastar Chris Brown, and he keeps going viral for goofy reasons. A couple of weeks ago, he invited a female fan to the stage for grinding purposes and then promptly disinvited her when she…
Everyone's stoked for Melodie . The third Slow Pulp record arrives in a little over a month, but the compelling previews " Better Man " and " Not For Nothing " have us on the edge of our seats. Today, the Chicago band is sharing "Spill," a dejected but…
Last year, Caroline Rose leaked their own album year of the slug , which was recorded on GarageBand into a phone. The lo-fi atmosphere made the songs special, but Rose is upping the ante. Today the singer-songwriter is announcing her new LP Gentling The Horse…
Song People is a sneakily informative band name. It sounds generic, but it suggests the Philly upstarts value songs over, say, riffs or vibes. There's some truth to that, but band names can also be deceptive. Song People are not the down-the-middle power-pop…
Death Valley Girls have been through a lot since their last album, 2022's Islands In The Sky . The trippy LA band's lead singer and songwriter Bonnie Bloomgarden lost her Altadena home in the California wildfires and said goodbye to her beloved dog Tommy.…
The band abruptly canceled their Aug. 5 show at the Hollywood Bowl last week due to "unforeseen personal matters."
Grande has broken numerous Hot 100 records since her 2013 chart arrival with “The Way.”
Other recent artist signings include Day26, Nate Visstick, Outlier, Sam Alfred and The Rat Utopia Experience.
On A Mile South of Heaven , produced by Shooter Jennings, the Texas-born singer-songwriter finds happiness away from the cycles of "compare and despair"
A trail camera has captured a striking image of a rare Eurasian lynx moving across the high-altitude Himalayas - marking the first confirmed photographic record of the species in Sikkim, India. [ Read More ]
In January, Insta360's refreshingly candid founder and CEO, Jingkang "JK" Liu appeared to tease what looks like an Insta360 mirrorless camera. Liu has started talking about Insta360's new camera project, promising a camera shaped like no other before. [ Read…
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The Aria Stone Gallery partner and COO discusses sourcing one-of-a-kind slabs, why designers are getting bolder with natural stone, and the material she sees as an unexpected neutral
Life imitates art as firefighters in Gibellina, Sicily managed to extinguish a fire that came just a few feet away from an outdoor photography exhibit about wildfires.
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
Operating a million or more data centers in space would mean a massive increase in air pollution from rocket launches and concentrations of toxic ash from reentering satellites.
Humans trust dogs to help find missing people, and bees to pollinate their crops. But scientists still don't fully understand how these animals use their extraordinary sense of smell to locate the source of an odor.
Every day, billions of people scroll through social media posts, online reviews and news feeds filled with emotional content—from glowing five-star reviews to rage-inducing social media rants. Those emotions can quietly shape what people buy, what they…
As protesters rally against data center construction in dozens of states and New York and Texas pause the issuance of permits for large data centers, a new nationally representative survey finds that Americans' opposition to data centers in their communities…
Scientists exploring seamounts off the coast of Costa Rica have discovered a new coral so genetically and morphologically distinct that it required the creation of an entirely new family for its classification. Bright yellow and tree-like, the coral was found…
Scientists have identified the edge of galaxy IC 1101 and crowned it with the title of largest known galaxy.
Greg Meyer, taken from Starfront Observatory, near Brady, Texas Two faint planetary nebulae glow in Cassiopeia — Abell 6 (lower left), about 3,750 light-years away, and HFG1 (upper right), roughly 2,300 light-years distant. These objects are dying, Sun-like…
SAN FRANCISCO — BlackSky announced Aug. 11 a seven-figure, multiyear contract to provide an international customer with persistent space-based monitoring and on-demand satellite tasking. Prior to the award, BlackSky conducted […] The post BlackSky wins…
A retired Space Force general who served as deputy commander of U.S. Space Command is joining the board of lunar rover developer Lunar Outpost. The post Former Space Force general joins Lunar Outpost board appeared first on SpaceNews .
The International Space Station has been busy throughout 2026, as it continues to be a bustling workspace for astronauts conducting a variety of scientific experiments that lay the groundwork for missions to the Moon and beyond. NASA’s Artemis II mission in…
Valve, Bol, ING, Ajax, and others affected as pwnage disrupts eight European warehouses
The popular BC-250 APU has seen some major advancements over the past few months, including a 40CU unlock and enabling all eight Zen 2 cores. We put together a BC-250 machine to see how it works, and what these new mods offer.
Intel is raising $19.7 billion through a stock offering to strengthen its finances as it expands manufacturing capacity, develops next-generation process technologies, and is trying to attract major external foundry customers.
Enterprises running always-on AI agents keep hitting the same tradeoff. Send every task to a frontier model and the bill climbs fast. Build custom routing logic to send easy tasks to cheaper models and that becomes its own engineering project, one that has to…
LTX , the open world model company spun out of Lightricks, today released LTX-2.5, the newest version of its open-weights video and "world" model and it arrives natively integrated into ComfyUI , the node-based workflow tool that has become the de facto…
Presented by Salesforce Interested buyers don't generate revenue. Live customers do. That's the lesson I keep drawing from watching hundreds of ISV partnerships navigate the agent economy over the last 18 months. The companies pulling ahead aren't winning on…
Mistral AI wants to turn European AI sovereignty from a talking point into a product — one with a service-level agreement attached. The French artificial intelligence company announced Tuesday a three-part expansion of its infrastructure business: regional…
A new open world model from LTX shows how open-weights models can be used and customized by anyone.
Stamped on artist profiles, it’ll help listeners figure out who’s an AI musician, and who isn’t.
If the lack of vertical tabs has kept you from adopting the Opera browser, you might want to take another look.
The Linux desktop's popularity is growing fast, and there are a few reasons why.
The satellite is designed to scoop up gases from the atmosphere and use them to generate thrust.
The 2,600-year-old burial dates back to a time period when Athens was grappling with the beginnings of its democracy.
The streaming service has faced an onslaught of AI-generated music.
The company previously teased it would change messaging in May.
Motorola's Moto Watch looks like a capable and affordable timepiece, but looks are deceiving.
Is Garmin's new option worth $100 more than the Fitbit Air?
New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.
Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by default.
The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.
Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.
Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.
Spotify will soon label AI artists and remove their music from your recommendations. The change, which will start rolling out in mid-September, means you'll see an "AI Persona" badge on an artist's profile across the app if they do "not represent a real…
Bumble was famously built around exclusively giving women the power to initiate messages in heterosexual matches when it first launched in 2014 - but now the times they are a-changin' for the dating app. Today, Bumble has announced a "global evolution to its…
GuliKit announced its first wireless controller to use an improved version of the anti-drift tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks featured in its budget-friendly ES Pro that debuted nearly a year ago. Available now for $49.99, the new GuliKit ES Max…
Earlier this summer, Amazon customers began noticing that emails related to their online orders looked sparse: Order confirmation emails didn't name specific items anymore, and instead listed only item categories. "Your Beauty item is confirmed!" an email…
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F. D. C. Willard was a Siamese cat named Chester, who lived from 1968 to 1982. In 1975, his owner, the physicist Jack H. Hetherington of Michigan State University, wrote a paper on low-temperature physics and used the word "we" throughout, according to…
Charles le Brun (1619–90) drew a set of human heads that match the heads of animals: an ox, a fox, an eagle, a raven, a parrot, and a pig. Louis XIV put him in charge of the decoration of Versailles in 1669, and the palace pictures needed crowds of figures a…
The dark techno track is the latest preview of the band's album Alien Metal. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Share New Song “Kill for the Steel”: Stream Alex Krinsky
“There are people in my band who are questioning whether they’ll perform it with me" The post Boy George threatens to sack bandmates if they refuse to play his controversial pro-Israel song appeared first on NME .
The All Points East show will see them open for Deftones, and later this year the rock giants will head on tour with Bloc Party The post Interpol announce intimate London All Points East after-party gig at Village Underground appeared first on NME .
"If your idol is Kurt Cobain, would he ever do 'The Voice'? No" The post Travis Barker warned his son Landon to turn down offer from ‘The Voice’: “Dude, you’re way too cool for that” appeared first on NME .
The Blink-182 drummer spoke to Jay Shetty about the deadly accident while promoting his upcoming Hulu doc Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear .
The 81-year-old singer postponed his Cincinnati show on Sunday night (Aug. 9) due to the unidentified medical issue.
If you're a KPop Demon Hunters fans in NYC, then you could get a free HUNTR/X jersey at the Nationals-Mets game in Queens.
The lead single, “I Love a Rainbow,” is out now.
The music of artists tagged with the label will be excluded from personalized recommendations on the service.
The Emmy winner turns to Kermit and friends for his next project.
The superstar premieres a touching new music video, "Your Dad," and reveals he's getting serious about a singing career
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Here's what we're reading this morning.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
"If anyone does see one, they had better go play the lottery asap!"
Research suggests that using exercise as an outlet for anger and frustration may be counterproductive. The post Do rage workouts really help to blow off steam? appeared first on Popular Science .
A new commentary in BMJ Global Health, co-authored by the George Institute, reveals that Australia exported 22,333 metric tons of plastic waste to Indonesia in 2023–24 alone, part of a wider crisis that has seen the country take in more than 200,000 metric…
Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now, a new study from researchers at BYU suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together.
Baker's yeast is one of biotechnology's most important microorganisms. It has long been used to leaven bread and ferment beer. More recently, advances in synthetic biology have enabled engineered yeast to convert sugar into a wide range of products, including…
Most current space activities operate close to Earth in what is called near–Earth orbit. However, as more satellites and other infrastructure begin to extend beyond that region, maintaining situational awareness of those objects will be crucial.
Researchers conducted a long-term monitoring study of water flow and chemistry in a salt marsh in Louisiana’s Barataria Basin, seen here. Credit: Songjie He
After spending the 1850s at Harvard Observatory calculating orbits, Asaph Hall became an assistant at the U.S. Naval Observatory at Washington, D.C., in 1862. He was quickly promoted, and by 1873 had not only held several scientific discussions with Abraham…
For most of its history, the United States has been largely insulated from foreign threats. Vast oceans made it an impractical destination for invading armies before the advent of modern […] The post Why Golden Dome Demands a Reimagined and Revitalized…
Face-swap software blinked for 'barely a second,' giving Spanish cops the break they needed
The FCC is drafting a proposal that would expand its list of equipment and services covered by the Secure Networks Act to include imports of new-model optical transceivers manufactured in China.
DeepCool’s latest AK G2 series air coolers feature your choice of woodgrain tops or a digital display. We’ve tested both AK620 and AK400 G2 coolers with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D to benchmark their thermal efficiency.
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Lithium-ion power banks keep catching fire. Is semi-solid-state the safer solution?
If you wished for 'Obsession' to have a presence at the annual Halloween event, that wish has been granted.
NASA successfully executed a plan to extend the life of Voyager 2's scientific instruments.
Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ device.
Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.
At Disrupt 2026, Amazon's Panos Panay will provide an exclusive vision for what's in store for us beyond the smartphone.
Joby Aviation announced it was acquiring Dayton, Ohio-based defense firm Resonant Sciences in a $500 million deal, in a bid by the electric aircraft company to expand further into the military industrial complex. Joby says it expects to finance the deal with…
Anthropic has pledged to start marking Claude-generated text and images with machine-readable data, in an effort to comply with European rules for AI transparency. "Generated text will carry embedded watermarks, and generated files will include digitally…
The rising Leeds dance band have also announced a series of album launch parties The post Adult DVD face reality on clubby new single ‘Rolling Face’: “A job in a suit can only get you so far” appeared first on NME .
The rapper wants "a high-energy franchise that pushes the heist genre forward" The post 50 Cent is working on an adaptation of heist shooter game ‘Payday’ appeared first on NME .
The Rotherham band scored their first chart-topper in 2023 thanks to their self-released album 'What's Rock And Roll?' The post The Reytons are currently fighting off FLO for this week’s UK Number One album spot appeared first on NME .
The MCU star revealed all at a recent comic-con appearance The post Rosario Dawson’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ cameo was cut at the last minute appeared first on NME .
Several years ago, I had my original Sony a7 converted to full-spectrum infrared by the folks over at Kolari Vision. What it allowed me to do is something that genuinely challenges and stimulates my mind in a way that otherwise never happens. Just by using…
Sony and TSMC plan to invest about 1 trillion yen, roughly $6.3 billion, in a joint venture to mass-produce next-generation image sensors in Kumamoto, Japan. Production could start as early as 2029. [ Read More ]
It's the biggest update to the brand's identity (and taste) in 15 years.
Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.
A 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.
Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
The stalemate over the Iran war hardened and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued to dwindle.
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
Oregon voters' narrow 2022 approval of a referendum designed to limit gun purchases has instead resulted in thousands more firearms in the state than there otherwise would have been, a new analysis suggests.
For more than two decades, Charis E. Kubrin has followed the data wherever it leads. As UC Irvine Chancellor's Professor of Criminology, Law and Society, she has built a career studying one of America's most politically charged questions: Does immigration…
The genetic diversity of the largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis), a critically endangered ray, has plummeted over the past century and a half, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. The species once…
Barramundi farmers will soon be able to improve stock genetics by placing more emphasis on the sex of their breeding fish. University of Queensland Ph.D. candidate Jessica Hintzsche has produced the most detailed genetic map ever created for barramundi,…
Rocket Lab warned that the chances of launching its Neutron rocket for the first time before the end of the year are “narrowing” despite progress on the vehicle’s development. The post First Neutron launch may slip to 2027 appeared first on SpaceNews .
Baby products company Frida is launching a new category of personal care items for kids, tapping into a growing market and largely untapped space.
Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.
Audit logs found no unexpected visitors, but release verification still needs an update
Japanese authorities have taken a big step in cracking down on piracy by arresting an initial-seeder at popular anime torrenting website Nyaa.
Nvidia to arrange financing from major financial institutions at attractive rates for customers seeking to build AI data centers.
Save 40% on this Hoto electric screwdriver with 25 bits, now just $29.99 for a limited time only.
Congressman John Moolenaar wants the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security to clarify whether Foundry Due Diligence Rule remains effective and continues to be enforced.
Newegg’s $969 AM5 combo pairs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, a Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7 motherboard, and a free 240mm AIO, saving nearly $220.
The Greenlink Connector project, which will connect the grid of Ireland and Wales, had to reroute its path after Harry Potter fans complained that it would 'desecrate' the 'grave' of beloved character Dobby. The change of plans brought the undersea cable…
The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series
The creator of the '90s cult favorite is excited to see what the Oscar winner comes up with.
New stone fragments discovered in Turkey turned out to be the missing parts of a decree detailing a famous case of tax fraud in the Roman Empire.
Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US models.
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.
I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.
Mathematician James Maynard has spent a lot of time this past year "soul searching." A professor at the University of Oxford and winner of the prestigious Fields Medal, Maynard told The Verge he's been grappling with the future of his field as the…
“My friends tell me they kill me all the time” The post Laufey loves being recognised as “the one from ‘Fortnite’” appeared first on NME .
QOTSA are currently opening for the Foo Fighters on their North American stadium tour The post Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme defies $10k smoking fine at Detroit’s Ford Field: “Don’t let these fucking corporate assholes tell you what to do” appeared…
“Not a single soul asked for this shit" The post AI slop film channel ridiculed for being “devoid of sauce and creativity” appeared first on NME .
It comes after the emo icons recently completed the European leg of their tour The post Watch My Chemical Romance play ‘Bulletproof Heart’ for the first time in four years as they kick off 2026 North American ‘The Black Parade’ tour appeared first on NME .
The team working on ‘Zhong Kui’ won’t use AI to speed up the development The post ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ sequel will be inspired by ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on NME .
"From start to finish, it’s lit as fuck" The post ‘Spring Breakers’ sequel to be written and directed by Bella Thorne appeared first on NME .
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Amateur astronomers and astrophotographers may need to exercise great caution when enormous reflecting satellites start appearing in the night sky -- as experts say they have the potential to blind them. [ Read More ]
Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
Prime minister of the Eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‑Mansouri.
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.
We look at three crucial primary elections.
The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
Plus, when you accidentally upset “Harry Potter” fans.
Every living cell, from the simplest bacterium to a human neuron, relies on the same basic machinery to read, interpret, and use its DNA. This molecular machinery is so fundamental that life as we know it cannot exist without it. And because it is so…
Deep in the Vârghiș Gorges, tucked away in the dark recesses of a cave, researchers have found the first evidence that Neanderthals used bone tools in Romania.
At SpaceX’s Starbase production site, teams are progressing multiple Starship vehicles through the Production Site… The post Starbase Production lining up future vehicles appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
LOS ANGELES, August 11th, 2026. Proteus Space, an AI-native aerospace company delivering rapid, end-to-end access to space, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kimberly “Kim” Crider has […] The post Proteus Space Names Maj. Gen. Kim Crider…
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama.
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding throughout Planet Money's new board game.
The bigger risk is underinvestment, claims consulting biz McKinsey
The campaign to recruit video gamers into Air Traffic Control jobs has been a resounding success, according to U.S. Department of Transport head Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
A gaming laptop that won't break the bank during the memory price crisis. Gigabyte's RTX 5060-powered Aero X16 has $600 slashed off the list price.
Researchers use a ground-based laser to wirelessly deliver power to drones, potentially allowing them to stay airborne without landing to recharge.
A Redditor has successfully connected a very powerful eGPU the Steam Machine via an M.2 to OCuLink adapter.
I went hands-on with the best robot mowers that can cut your lawn regularly, so you can kick back and relax this summer.
You know you're going to use it. You also know it might drive your favorite podcast out of business.
The outlandish pay package meant to drive peak performance from Tesla's CEO may be easily within reach.
Mini human brains are being grown in labs all over the world. Soon, they could outthink neural networks.
Startups and Big Ag are using Crispr gene editing to create crops that taste better and grow on a hotter planet. But will they find a market?
Beyond Elon Musk’s interpretation of The Odyssey, Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like Foundation and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s evident in their tech.
Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave Courts in England and Wales have joined a number of restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta glasses, amid a mounting…
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
'Nocturne' arrives September 18 via AWAL The post Wasia Project drop dancefloor-ready single ‘Vogue’ ahead of debut album ‘Nocturne’ appeared first on NME .
The 'F1' star also talked about AI-generated music The post Brad Pitt latest A-lister to back AI use in Hollywood: “It’s going to help films get made” appeared first on NME .
The survival horror is due to launch early next month The post ‘Halloween’ game banned in Australia and New Zealand but not over violence appeared first on NME .
Matt Johnson’s mini biopic of the rock star chef hits the spot, though the macho atmosphere is a tad overdone The post ‘Tony’ review: a mostly delicious taste of pre-fame Anthony Bourdain appeared first on NME .
VSCO, a photo and video editing app, is offering photographers in every state the opportunity to have their work exhibited on a billboard. [ Read More ]
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Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Former Syrian leader convicted of premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.
Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
The Times columnist reflects on the seismic changes in media, religion and politics he’s witnessed in his career so far.
The Democratic brand is just too toxic in large swaths of the country.
Rumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
New technology may make it easier for men with extremely low sperm counts to have biological children.
Glenn Beck and other pundits are turning figures like George Washington into supposedly infallible podcasters.
The innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments are making cooling devices central to heat adaptation.
Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
Some parents have been surprised to find themselves in the legal system’s cross hairs.
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
Recent primary wins have posed critical questions for both Republicans and Democrats as they head into the fall midterms. Carolyn Ryan, managing editor of The New York Times, shares how reporters approach coverage of shifting political dynamics.
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
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A Japanese H3 rocket successfully launched a navigation satellite Aug. 10, more than seven months after a similar launch ended in failure. The post H3 launches navigation satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.
As educators in the nation's second-largest district prepare for the new limits on classroom screen time, some teachers say it will be a difficult adjustment.
A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.
After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.
Researchers find standards-compliant functionality can be abused to hijack modems, downgrade connections, and even execute code
The custom machine uses an ESP32-C3, OLED display, and 16-key keypad while squeezing retro gaming into a tiny 150mW power budget.
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OpenAI's Daybreak program now has two tiers, with the higher one giving partners access to a more advanced cybersecurity model.
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.
Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
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An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
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The merger creates an integrated ecosystem spanning the whole creative process.
Why is the US Pentagon asking for more money for the war on Iran?
Cloud-seeding aircraft have been deployed as dozens of schools remain closed due to poor air quality.
Kyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.
Trump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.
As few as 800 volunteers could finish a project—all without centralized government. The post Ancient South American families built massive waterways by themselves appeared first on Popular Science .
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Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
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The documentary film, about the Blink-182 drummer's near-death experience in a plane crash, premieres on streaming this week
A children's hospital has also been struck in Kyiv, according to Ukraine's state emergency service.
Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
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Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species' recovery in California, died Monday after being treated for an illness at a veterinary facility, her caretakers announced.
Planet Labs image of Cantzama in Ecuador, overlain into Google Earth, showing the landslide that triggered the catastrophic debris flow. Image copyright Planet Labs, used with permission, collected on 5 July 2026.
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The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.
Prediction is the goal and test of all science, one might argue. Meteorologists have been curious about the inherent limits of weather forecasting ever since the dawn of numerical weather prediction in the late 1950s.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
Turkey's parliament approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group.
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A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
Anthony Anderson, a guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” said he’d “seen better weaves on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’”
This is how elections are so often fought now. Politicians slink into a constituency to meet fans, make content for their social media and melt away.
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The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
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A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
Tidal and seasonal shifts leave their mark on this crescent-shaped, productive bay in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
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The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble down a long line of volunteers.
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
Wayne Barrow prevailed in his battle to get payments as the trustee of Biggie's mom's estate
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.
US president seeks payment for '50 years' of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.
The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.
The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.
After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Help your agapanthus beat the heat this month and set it up for beautiful blooms next year.
“If your idol is Kurt Cobain, would he ever do The Voice ? No,” the Blink-182 drummer advised his son.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith are talking about the latest member taking a pause, following Manon's February exit.
The lineup also features Simple Plan, Spiritbox, Polaris, The All-American Rejects, Bad Religion, and more.
For the collab, Karina is spotlighting the Run Star Crush and the Chuck 70 X.
Billy Gibbons and Elwood Francis will continue the tour with a fill-in for the musician, a spokesperson told Rolling Stone
Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.
Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
Thanks to Trump, G.O.P. extremism has become so ordinary that it breaks through only when it reaches an absurdly high level.
Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.
President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
Malta might be the last place one would expect a convergence of archeoastronomy and early cosmology. Today, it's better known as a billionaire tax haven and a favorite production location for big-budget Hollywood movies.
San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.
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The Aug. 20 album will feature Christina Perri, Kina Grannis & Trout Fishing for America, plus the couple's newborn daughter Birdie.
The fest returns to the Park's Wollman Rink this Oct. 2-4.
The singer honored her young love by wearing a vintage Aaron Carter T-shirt.
Both superstars muted their songs from videos posted by the administration without drawing more attention to the White House
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Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.
The bald eagle and her mate gained fame during the pandemic, as a livestream tracked their nesting attempts. She died while being treated for anemia.
Six giant investment firms announced a $500 billion effort to raise money for customers of Nvidia to pay for computing power.
A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.
Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling to scale back the number of vaccinations American children receive.
Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying “they’re not smart.”
According to the 36th annual State of the Climate report, greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2025.
At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won't leave persistent microplastics in the environment.
Combining drone data and machine learning can help cover more ground in monitoring forest soil health, University of Alberta research shows. The findings are published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. Using both tools to map and monitor soil…
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Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
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Executives forecast continued strong advertising in the second half of the year and are predicting growth in adjusted EBITDA.
Luann says she’s embarrassed by the mistake and hopes “J.Lo is not upset with me, because I love her.”
A lawyer for Wayne Barrow, who's the estate trustee for The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother Voletta Wallace, tells Billboard the decision is "a complete vindication."
Glass joins the indie licensing organization after 16 years with Warner Music Group.
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His fractured portraits at the National Public Housing Museum reckon with memory, family, and a childhood shaped by Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes.
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
The party, Yabloko, has navigated a delicate balancing act with an increasingly heavy-handed Kremlin, but its pro-peace manifesto turned out to be the red line.
Manuel Hernandez knew there were no life vests for children when he allowed an infant on board, according to a federal complaint. The child and her mother died in the accident.
Plus, Trump calls for fewer childhood vaccines. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
New York City’s mayor wants major companies to hire employees directly rather than relying on contractors. The firms say that will raise prices and slow service.
Rocket Lab plans to start launching even more frequently and flexibly, thanks to a new portable spaceport system called "GHOST," which packages everything into standard shipping containers.
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Vast tracts of many of Europe's largest rivers, including the Rhine, Rhone and Danube, have slowed to a trickle never before recorded in July, data from a European climate observatory showed Monday.
Researchers from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, including Dr. Zachary Birch-Price and professor Anthony Green, have developed a new family of engineered enzymes that can create several different types of chemical bonds used to build complex…
July 2026 marked the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday, continuing a recent trend driven by human-caused climate change.
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Social cohesion is the glue that holds society together. Now, those bonds are breaking, and polarization has been growing for years. Educational programs aimed at strengthening social cohesion by promoting greater tolerance often focus on social differences,…
A single leaf may look like a simple patch of green, but to the microscopic life that inhabits it, it is a vast landscape divided into different worlds.
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A new batch of Normal F****** Sunglasses is on the way. “Useless for perverts,” The Onion says.
Our favorite Hightower got a particularly memorable moment in the season three finale.
Apple is allegedly testing chips from a chipmaker that the Trump Admin considers a Chinese military company.
This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller and buyer-beware market warning.
Zuckerberg’s superyacht and support ship were slow to heed Coast Guard call.
Amazon announces first off-the-grid data center in race to reap AI profits.
A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.
Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is "quite lethal" and linked shots to autism.
Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward.
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Muse Glimmer is designed to run locally—if your hardware can keep up.
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Mario Kart 8 asks you to pick a driver, a kart body, tires, and a glider, and each category has dozens of options with their own speed, acceleration, handling, and weight. Antoine Mayerowitz's interactive guide to the Pareto frontier sorts the resulting…
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The statement came after Ray Daniels speculated that Hov's upcoming LP was "completely done."
The group expands its Into the Millennium stint "due to continued fan demand."
Some have shared links to donate supplies and used their platforms to help families locate loved ones after 7.4 quake rattles cities like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali
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One of the longest-running musical performances in history witnessed its first chord change in over two years on August 5. The 639-year-long performance, which is taking place at the St. Burchardi Church in Halberstadt Germany, features John Cage’s…
The wreck off the coast of Italy, filled with clay vessels, is being hailed as “one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years.”
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
Hundreds of ancient amphorae were found piled up about 150 feet underwater, suggesting the relics came from a Roman shipwreck from about 2,000 years ago.
The British scholar resigned from Cambridge after the university, which made him its youngest Black professor in 2023, began investigating his academic qualifications.
A pair of brothers who lost their mother and other family members in Venezuela and were profiled by The New York Times have now survived deadly quakes in two countries.
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.
President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
A group of homeowners had sued the city, arguing that the introduction of the tax was mishandled. After the judge issued an order pausing the rollout, the city said it would appeal.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an mRNA-based vaccine for influenza. Live Science asked experts what that means for the future of mRNA vaccines in the U.S.
A study led by Professor Jimmy Jiujiu Jiao from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Professor Meng Li from Shenzhen University has identified microbial fermentation as the likely main pathway for ammonium…
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the moon in an uncontrolled collision.
For most healthy people, Cryptococcus is an unnoticed infection. The immune system walls it off in the lungs and keeps it dormant for life. But in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy, recovering from an organ transplant, living with HIV or taking newer…
Photosynthetic microorganisms can use light energy to convert carbon dioxide into useful compounds under mild, environmentally compatible conditions. However, many current photosynthetic production systems rely on cells growing freely in large volumes of…
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The new institution will see installations by artists like Michael Heizer and Anna Maria Maiolino as well as over a million shrubs, cacti and flowering plants.
The university said it is not clear when the items were stolen, but that it occured during renovation work, which began in December 2023.
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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The president had insisted for weeks that the landmarks’ algae-stained waters and peeling lining were the fault of vandals, not the project itself.
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, makes six-figure income from a cellphone tower on the grounds of a hospital where he was a board member.
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China's latest rocket launch ended in failure this morning (Aug. 10), lighting up the skies with some unwanted fireworks.
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A decade ago, veteran singer-songwriters Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs got together as a trio and released their self-titled case/lang/veirs album. A 10th-anniversary reissue, featuring the previously unreleased track " Accidental Tattoo ," drops next…
The five-time Grammy nominee is ready to level up with his sexy, revelatory new album.
Both acts headlined San Francisco's Outside Lands the weekend of Aug. 7-8.
Woof.
The K-pop superstars will play their first of two dates at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday night (Aug. 10).
One of the first genres that people dabble with as photographers are street and portraits. Sometimes, the latter takes precedence, with some photographers often finding it challenging to start their journey. If you are someone who is unsure what to do in the…
It's just become the most-trolled brand in the US.
What to do when you need more GPIO pins but don't have the space, memory, or budget for the usual solutions? The post Input Multiplexing – Maximum Pins with Minimal Resources appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Storm King Art Center in New York’s Hudson Valley has announced Anne Reeve as its new senior curator, according to Artnet News. Reeve arrives to the outdoor museum from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC, where she has worked since…
Indian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’ in Jharkhand.
Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
US petrol prices dropped nine cents last week but could again surge if the strait closure continues, analysts warn.
10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues.
Thousands of protesters in the eastern state of Jharkhand claim irregularities in qualifying exams for government jobs and are demanding an overhaul of the system.
It could be his Nixon-goes-to-China.
In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.
Is a packed social calendar the new relationship goals?
The pop-country megastar is still thrilling young audiences and influencing a new generation of musicians.
Some win the 'Titanic Award' for best sinking. Others continue to compete for 16 years. The post Ohio’s Cardboard Boat Museum is a tribute to improbable homemade vessels appeared first on Popular Science .
This ultra-light solar filter film is one of the most versatile and best-quality ways to image the sun.
This year's cuttlefish season has been unlike any other. Every winter, more than 100,000 giant Australian cuttlefish can usually be found mating along the rocky coastline of Point Lowly, northeast of Whyalla, South Australia. They put on shape-shifting,…
Biofilms—bacterial communities encased in a sticky, polymer-rich matrix—can be difficult to treat because that matrix slows antibiotics and drug-carrying particles. With help from salt, though, Yale researchers have found a way to steer these particles into…
A favorite toy or treat can become dangerous in an instant if it gets lodged in your pet's airway. Because choking is a terrifying emergency for pets and their owners, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary…
Skyrmions—essentially magnetic vortices—represent a promising approach in spintronics; in the future, they could serve as components in storage media or computers, potentially complementing established CMOS technologies. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg…
A changing climate increases the health risks posed by extreme weather. However, according to the 2024 Yale Climate Opinion Maps, only 47% of U.S. survey participants believed that global warming would harm them personally.
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients and define ultra-processed foods as food safety concerns raise questions about FDA visibility.
We're big fans of the classic Blackwing pencil (here's a 24-year-old post by Mark Frauenfelder from the depths of the Blackwing Dark Age), and its makers recently posted a video showing how they are made . Now you know how Blackwing pencils are made. — Read…
Britain's Minstry of Justice has so far spent £85,300 removing a mural painted on a wall at the Royal Courts of Justice in London by Banksy, just one of several similarly costly removals . The spending was disclosed to the BBC through Freedom of Information…
Møllestien is a narrow lane of 28 small, color-washed cottages running about 330 feet (100 meters) through the heart of Aarhus, its cobblestones edged by hollyhocks that climb the cottage walls. The street feels almost staged in its stillness. It was not…
I’m always looking for ways to make my garden more bird-friendly, but I had a bad feeling about TikTok’s latest bird bath hack....
After a European run behind For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
The singer-bassist had the surreal experience right after RUSH launched their reunion tour. Geddy Lee Suggests Neil Peart Visited Him as a Bird When RUSH Tour Kicked Off Langdon Hickman
The new documentary is released later this week The post Watch the emotional trailer for ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ – featuring Blink-182, the late Taylor Hawkins and more appeared first on NME .
When you have to make a public statement about how you're not a Nazi, that's a good sign that things are not going well. That's happening right now with Southpaw FLHC, the Jacksonville heavy hardcore band who just released their full-length debut The Standard…
Earlier this year, Stereogum faves Grumpy returned with the grungy, glitchy anthem " Twenty Five ." But guess what! That tune comes from a new album called Unfindable Ring , which they're announcing today. The second single, "OBL," is here, and it's an…
Everyone deserves happiness I guess, or rather, who am I to deny anyone that right or to blog about that right. So here I am blogging about how Drake found his dream goth babe. Well, technically he found a "wife, pipe, and bestie." On his Stake-sponsored Kick…
On Saturday night, an all-star team of musicians gathered at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles to pay tribute to Yoko Ono, a very famous lady and an icon of avant-garde art and music. The 93-year-old Ono was not in attendance herself, but the event, billed as "…
Some ska-punk/ Spider-Man fans may find some peace today. It has been speculated for years that the image associated with California band Operation Ivy, the outline of a mysterious man lunging forward, was inspired by Spider-Man comics. Now frontman Jesse…
The trio's seventh studio album, the last to use their original Dixie Chicks name, was released in May 2006.
The company has enjoyed a run of recent successes from artists including Brent Faiyaz, BigXthaPlug and FloyyMenor.
Harsh midday light is supposed to be the worst time to shoot landscapes, but there's a case to be made that it produces some of the strongest images you'll ever pull off. New Zealand's South Island, with Mount Cook towering behind winding rivers and glacier…
I've been thinking lately that it had been a while since I filmed a short form project. As in, actually directed the story, actors, and visuals. Right on cue, my buddy and amazing musician, Sam Plecker, reached out and said he wanted to film a music video for…
Tamron's financial results are always interesting thanks to the company's candor in breaking down its own-brand versus OEM lens production and sales data. However, Tamron's latest results are made even more compelling by the fact Sony is actively trying to…
Nearly three years after it launched, Blackmagic has added phase detect autofocus (PDAF) and a set of object detection tracking modes to the Cinema Camera 6K, which significantly ups the value of the video camera. [ Read More ]
Sometimes it’s best to let your project supply the answers. You’re at work on your latest masterpiece and everything seems to be going great. After days of planning, measuring and... Source
Meet the Women Over 64 Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Ponds One Dive at a Time View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Hickey (@ahickeysituation) Every summer, a group of women over 64 dives into Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds to remove trash from the bottom.…
The exhibition of around 70 historical photographs opens at the National Gallery of Art in November. 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…
The Lucas Museum plans to charge $25 admission and offer memberships costing up to $600 a year.
The Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
Iran gained leverage in Hormuz, but its neighbours are reshaping regional security to limit what Tehran can do with it.
The government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
Donald Trump says the US is only ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran.
After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
A simple scaling law brings order to the chaos of flowing water, rock, and sediment. New findings have extended the law even further. The post Why Are Rivers So Mathematical? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
On Aug. 10, 1972, an Earth-grazing fireball burst through the sky over North America. Here's what happened.
Easy to use and with an excellent build quality, the ZWO ASI174MM is a fast, monochrome USB 3.0 camera that’s perfect for solar and lunar imaging.
Our canine companions may really understand what we're going through, new study suggests. The post Dogs can tell if you’re angry, scared, or sad appeared first on Popular Science .
A late-summer monsoon in 2026 brought the Great Barrier Reef a reprieve from unfolding coral bleaching, aiding its initial recovery from recent climate-induced disturbances, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science's (AIMS) annual survey report…
Engineers have developed a strain of a common bacterial species that can feed exclusively on the three major sugars present in corn stalks. While the new multiple-sugar-consuming strain of the bacterium Pseudomonas putida is interesting in its own right, a…
A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced 10 advances in mathematics and computer science made with its as-yet-unreleased model Astra. The discoveries cover a wide range of mathematical fields, including geometry, cryptography…
Scientists have described a new species of lizard from the high mountain forests of western Thailand and have given it a name straight out of an American fantasy drama television series: Acanthosaura syrax, named after Syrax, the dragon ridden by Queen…
As of June 2026, El Niño has officially arrived. This naturally recurring phenomenon is characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific, along with changes to atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns. Its regional…
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, a majority of parents and educators believe it's essential for students to develop data literacy skills, according to a new survey released today by Data Science 4 Everyone and…
Scientists—and dog lovers—have long known that dogs are remarkably good at interpreting our laughs, frowns and tears. But the biology behind this ability has remained largely unexplored until now. In a study published in the journal iScience on Aug. 7,…
A new brain-imaging study suggests that dogs may be able to distinguish between certain negative human emotions just by looking at people’s faces.
Cassini data has revealed a surprising twist in Saturn’s magnetic shield: the planet’s rapid rotation appears to drag a key opening in its magnetosphere far toward the afternoon side instead of keeping it near noon, as happens on Earth. The finding confirms…
A 240-million-year-old reptile discovered in Brazil is revealing what evolution looked like just before the rise of dinosaurs and crocodiles. The small predator had unusually positioned legs that may have allowed it to move more efficiently than many earlier…
Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to 120 minutes weekly had a 13% lower risk of dying early, with especially large reductions in deaths from…
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could…
The rise of the potato in the Andes appears to have left a lasting mark on human DNA. Indigenous Peruvians carry exceptionally high numbers of a starch-digestion gene, likely because people with more copies gained an evolutionary advantage once potatoes…
Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and cardiovascular death, in a study of more than 20,000 people. Since elevated Lp(a) often flies completely…
Dogs have been shaping—and being shaped by—humans for about 15,000 years, evolving from early partners of hunter-gatherers into an astonishing range of specialized companions. Across the globe, they adapted alongside people to wildly different environments…
NASA engineers have found a clever way to squeeze more life out of Voyager 2, nearly half a century after it left Earth. In an operation nicknamed the “Big Bang,” the team simultaneously shut down certain power-hungry hardware and switched to lower-power…
A total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Europe into darkness on August 12, 2026, with Spain offering some of the best views. ESA will livestream the spectacle from the Javalambre Observatory, combining telescope feeds, drone footage, and expert commentary.…
Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or hydrogen. The discovery could enable smarter catalyst designs that boost clean power generation…
An experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12.1% of their body weight in just 36 weeks. Unlike injectable drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, aleniglipron is a small molecule that can be taken once daily with or without…
Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope previously viewed this planetary nebula in 2000, imaging the lion face-shaped target in…
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
This Samsung Galaxy leans closer to the higher-end Ultra in day-to-day use than the price suggests.
Doi Toshitsura was a feudal lord in Edo-period Japan who studied snow for about twenty years. His 1832 book of woodblock prints , Sekka Zusetsu , has eighty-six drawings of what he called "snow flowers" ( sekka ), plus a dozen more copied from a 1779 Dutch…
In 1860s San Francisco, the city routinely poisoned or trapped stray dogs. The city exempted Bummer and Lazarus by name. Bummer was a black-and-white Newfoundland who lived on the sidewalk outside Frederick Martin's saloon on Montgomery Street, and he was an…
On February 10, 1355, two Oxford students named Walter de Spryngeheuse and Roger de Chesterfield complained about the wine at the Swindlestock Tavern. The vintner, John de Croydon, dismissed the complaint. One of the students threw his drink in de Croydon's…
Nearest Pint is an interactive map of Britain showing pub density by parliamentary constituency, with each color-coded according to the number of pubs per 10,000 drinkers, which is to say, the population. At the top of the chart is Liverpool Riverside, with…
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, though viewers raised on more recent Hollywood spectacles would hardly find its mechanized and optically printed avian attackers convincing. Still, the picture as a…
The Danish punk band hit Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and more starting in April in support of their new album. Iceage Announce Spring 2027 North American Tour Travis Bland
It is her most successful LP in America for seven years The post Ariana Grande’s new album ‘Petal’ tops US Billboard chart: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart” appeared first on NME .
Back in February, Martin Ludlow, a former Los Angeles City Councilman, announced the inaugural edition of the LA Jazz Festival, a new music extravaganza that he'd founded. The festival was set to include a few weeks of performances in parks and nightclubs…
The first photos of the impact crater left on the Moon after an out-of-control SpaceX spacecraft crashed into its surface last week have emerged. [ Read More ]
The winners of the Pure Street Photography Awards 2026 have been announced -- a competition created to celebrate photographs defined by honesty, observation, and humanity. [ Read More ]
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John are back together to take listeners’ questions and comments (even the mean ones), as well as, discussing recent... Source
In May 1983, Artforum editor Ingrid Sischy and critic Germano Celant dedicated an issue of the magazine to the “floating phantasm of the future,” examining trends in technology, communication, and art at the dawn of the “electronic age.” The result was a…
Deserted Diners and Muted Pastel Scenes Captured on the Roadsides of the American West For photographer Helene Havard, travel is a way of exploring how places shape us. Through her signature pastel color palette, she has turned very real and active locations…
Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
Sudan's military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
Hundreds of flights have been grounded in China due to weather conditions caused by Dolphin.
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.
Gaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea
We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with executive functions—tasks involving managing their time, completing their homework, turning in assignments and planning for upcoming projects. These limitations, says clinical…
Mirrors normally reveal what is placed in front of them, even when their curvature distorts a reflection. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have introduced a different optical concept: a "lying mirror" that hides information…
We're being promised a revolution. Artificial intelligence is said to make work both more productive and more enjoyable by freeing us from tedious tasks and allowing us to devote more time to what really matters. This is the narrative of "augmented work."
Hundreds of Venus-like planets could soon help determine why some worlds become sweltering greenhouse hellscapes while others remain capable of supporting life. But before answering that question, scientists first need to know how fast those planets are…
The Starlink 10-19 mission is SpaceX’s 72nd flight of its broadband internet satellites this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. EDT (1620 UTC).
Which naked-eye star is richest in metals and what is the estimated mass of the metal contained therein? ThomasMineral, Virginia In astronomer-speak, metals refer to elements heavier than helium. The first stars that lit up the universe were very metal-poor,…
A decade ago, a United States carrier strike group departing San Diego could cross the Pacific with only intermittent detection. China might catch a glimpse — a satellite pass here, […] The post National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs…
HELSINKI — China appears to have lost an unknown payload after a Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds into flight, according to amateur footage. The Long March […] The post Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff appeared…
A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA. Whether you’re curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers a world of experiences putting you close to the action. As we enter a new golden age of exploration,…
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These include active noise cancellation, improved battery life, and the same Tensor A1 chip found in the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Luke Howard was an industrial chemist in London. He studied clouds as a hobby in the early 1800s. In his Essay on the Modification of Clouds, he gave the standard cloud formations the names we still use today. Cirrus is the Latin word for a wisp of hair,…
1999 A.D. is a short film the appliance maker Philco-Ford made in 1967 to show what family life would look like at the end of the century. It opens with a boy named Jamie, who builds a sandcastle version of his family's house on a Southern California beach. —…
Even drought-tolerant plants are starting to struggle in the continuing heatwave but these perennial beauties are still flourishing with abundant flowers.
Nikon has some wonderful lenses in their portfolio for young photographers. Models such as the 40mm f2, the 24-120 f4, and the 600mm f6.3 are some budget offerings from the company. It now appears that Nikon is suspending the order of the 600mm lens,…
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million over harms to young people linked to its platforms -- in what is the largest fine against Instagram and Facebook’s parent company over child safety. [ Read More ]
Apple is reportedly working on a smartwatch shake-up.
Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine's long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.
A second shooting has occurred in Thailand within days after a former MP opened fire outside a government office.
Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
As Pluto edges further away from the sun, the chilly temperatures are causing its atmosphere to condense onto its barren surface as frost.
Japan's H3 rocket will launch the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite to orbit this afternoon (Aug. 10), and you can watch the action live.
Humboldt penguins are not at home on the ice. The post New ‘desert’ penguin chick arrives in Seattle appeared first on Popular Science .
At the top and bottom of the planet, the seasons arrive on a schedule all their own. Satellite data from a mission measuring infrared energy reveal just how differently—and how dramatically—surface temperatures swing across two full years at the poles.
New research from The University of Manchester has found that urban canals can cool their immediate surroundings by more than 2°C during heat waves.
Meat eaters view plant-based meat as riskier and offering less value than conventional meat, regardless of how it is marketed, according to new Adelaide University research.
School device use links with lower test scores and distractions abound. But reversing the entrenched pandemic pivot to screens will be hard.
The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries… The post Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
On Aug. 10, 1990, the Magellan orbiter arrived at Venus and was inserted into orbit. Its goal was to map the surface of the planet, using radar to peer beneath the cloudy atmosphere. Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in May 1989, Magellan was the…
WARSAW, Poland — The Lithuanian space laser communications company Astrolight has signed a memorandum of understanding with ATMOS Space Cargo, to demonstrate in-flight optical communications link between a reentry spacecraft […] The post Astrolight, ATMOS…
The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback in testing. The post Tank problem delays first RFA launch appeared first on SpaceNews .
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 9 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is…
Satellite measurements of chlorophyll at the sea surface signal shifts in the ocean’s nutrient supplies in mid-2026.
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.
After more than three decades behind a camera, one photographer still stands in the field asking whether he can make an image any better. Knowing when to stop is one of the least discussed parts of the craft, and it separates people who finish a photograph…
Two years with a lens and never a word about it, until now. The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 rarely earns a spotlight, and that silence says more about camera culture than it does about the lens. [ Read More ]
Chinese-made surveillance drones used by the U.K.'s elite special forces were found to have cameras that secretly sent data to China. [ Read More ]
A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
Typhoon Dolphin struck eastern China, affecting millions with strong winds, heavy rain, and massive waves.
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran's economy rather than military offensive for now.
Our colleagues in Gaza have taken the journalism profession to an unseen level. In doing so, they've paid a heavy price.
Demonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of the state's examination system.
As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
As the festival brings thousands of shows to the Scottish city, there’s also plenty of merriment out on the streets.
A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz were “separate” from discussions to fully reopen the waterway.
Two big skywatching events are happening on Aug. 12. Will you have your eyes turned skyward? Let us know in our latest poll.
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics—often at the expense of valuable diversity preserved in traditional herds—according to new research from Aberystwyth University.
Since it became operational in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has released some truly breathtaking views of the cosmos. These images highlight how advancements since the days of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope are now providing the deepest…
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had an almost immediate impact on global energy markets and the movement of food around the world. During the first year of the conflict, international crude oil and natural gas prices rose sharply. Disruptions to…
Boeing is selling three of its subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for an undisclosed stake in the eVTOL startup.
Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms.
High summer is a chance for a fresh wave of color, but it isn’t just flowers promising showstopping new displays. These 6 ornamental grasses promise a long, vibrant season of interest
Several establishments across the U.K. are announcing bans on Meta smart glasses, citing concerns that the devices could be used to record customers and staff secretly. [ Read More ]
Ditch the ham and cheese for a double-decker vegetarian sandwich.
With enough protein to keep you full and firing on all cylinders.
Cali veggie, cucumber-chutney, a smashshroom (!), and more.
Quick chicken chili, no-flip pancakes for a crowd, and more hand-picked recipes for our Dear Bon Appétit column.
Who needs IMAX? See a real papyrus fragment of Homer’s Odyssey at The Met.
Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in the coming days.
Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.
Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilians' lives.
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
We’re looking at the little black cameras that are causing a national uproar.
The composer Missy Mazzoli, driven by personal loss, has turned America’s overdose epidemic into a dark, fantastical allegory.
In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.
Sam Schwartz, a former New York City traffic commissioner, thinks autonomous vehicles are the future. But his book, “Autokill,” imagines a world where they go very wrong.
A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.
A nation of us versus them and them and them.
For 25 years, it’s helped big-city gals find love with hometown hunks — and distracted the rest of us when we need it most.
Even amid a booming deal-making environment, private equity firms are unable to exit a growing number of investments at values their investors require.
The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.
As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.
As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.
While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.
Plus, a drying river reveals Nazi-era vessels.
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
Giant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to reach extreme heights while maintaining efficient water transport. The post Giant trees break a decades-old scientific theory first appeared on EarthSky .
The pointy gold hat reveals evidence of a Bronze Age sun cult whose leader could predict eclipses.
In a world first, scientists led by a team from Stanford University have created 16 viable viruses that do not exist in nature and were designed by AI. Their experiment, which is published in Science, could help in the fight against superbugs by allowing…
An international research team partly led by the University of Ottawa reports that Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland calved a 76.4 km² (29.5 square miles) ice island on Aug. 4, 2026, marking the glacier's largest loss of floating ice since 2012 and the…
New research examines the gaps between health risks linked to climate change and public perception of those risks across the United States. Here New Yorkers are seen beneath skies shrouded in smoke from fires in Quebec, Canada, in 2023. Credit: Metropolitan…
Shein has won over consumers with its low prices but is now seeing shoppers flee after new tariffs and changing regulations forced it to raise prices.
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
When I was a much younger working photographer, I always wanted to get to the point of needing Canon Pro services. Truly, something in my mind felt like it was a prestigious thing and that I'd worked so hard to achieve it. Yet in truth, you could easily buy…
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
A.I. has become a kind of social sealant, filling the gaps in young people’s relationships.
Just shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.
A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?
In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
When Pink Floyd recorded “Money” in 1972, Roger Waters spliced into the opening moments the sounds of cash registers, tearing paper, and jingling coins. Half a century later, the German drummer Sina Doering and her band performed those sounds live, using a…
In her world, everything is so vivid, yet so elusive.
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.
Voting postponed in seven of 11 Poonch division constituencies as boycott calls and violence mar the region's elections.
Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
Iran aims to put pressure on Trump amid negotiations with Oman, Labor Department to release new report on inflation, new report reveals decades of abuse at arts school linked to Epstein.
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
A total solar eclipse and the northern lights at the same time? Experts explain why it's possible, but the odds are stacked against it.
Planet Labs image of the aftermath in part of the area in Yanghsan, Hebei, China affected by the July 2026 landslides. Image copyright Planet Labs, used with permission, collected on 30 July 2025.
Anushtup Roy Choudhury from Kolkata, India Looming over the Himalayas in this vista are the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex and the Blue Horsehead Nebula (IC 4592). The former’s blue reflection nebulae, red clouds of emission, and dark dust lanes spread across…
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Ancient Maltese seafarers had both a complex cosmology and likely used the Southern Cross as guide stars to make their way around the south-central Mediterranean.
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In just two years, layered planting and thoughtful repetition have created a garden that already feels established
Street photography requires one to learn three critical things: to time well, "anticipate" things that aren't there yet, and wait patiently for the above points. While many young photographers get one of the three aspects correct, today, we bring a few photo…
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What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Here are key timings for some of the eclipse's most popular viewing destinations.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.
A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.
He played the mechanic Cooter Davenport on the hit television series before serving two terms as a Democratic congressman from Georgia.
Five years after giving up on Afghanistan, America still has a responsibility to the country’s women.
Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul.
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
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A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
In 2020, Leica launched the Leica SL2s and we published our review. Around one year later, I bought one along with a 28mm f2 SL APO lens. Since then, the camera has been replaced in the Leica lineup by the Leica SL3s. But just last week, the Leica SL2s, a now…
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
In 2023, police charged Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," with organizing Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996. Author Ben Westhoff discusses Davis' trial that begins Monday.
It's been another fantastic week for the Light Stalking photography community and we even got our new monthly challenge underway, which we will talk about below. We should start off with the photo of the week, which was an absolute cracker from Dianne…
She challenged the conventional view that a majority of head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
The company that developed a spacecraft to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory says it is making progress in recovering from its own spacecraft’s problems. The post Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft appeared…
For the last couple of months, I’ve been trying out the Nikon 28-135mm PZ lens to see how it might fit into my workflow. Here’s what I found. First, as always, we’ll set the table. I am a Los Angeles-based director/DP and shoot both narrative films and…
We call them "man's best friend," and the evidence supports it. Dogs have been found buried alongside humans in graves dating back 14,000 years. They appear in ancient art from every continent, and they feature in the mythology, religion and folklore of…
Two state lawmakers have proposed repealing a health code that prohibits establishments like bathhouses from allowing sexual activity.
Tarek Mansour co-founded the fast-growing prediction market company shortly after graduating from M.I.T., aiming to provide a “mathematical, objective” view of the world.
One of the winningest coaches in league history, he led the Bucks, the Warriors and the Mavericks. He also had a brief stint with the Knicks.
For over a century, Madison Paper Industries was a small Maine town’s economic engine. A new owner moved in, but uncertainty persists.
Olivia Ferney grew up a child of schoolteachers in Ontario. Now she’s an expert in private jets, luxury cabanas and champagne-soaked revels.
Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz.
Vollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champion Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
There have been 183 new wildfires, including eight large ones, across the U.S. since Saturday, the National Interagency Fire Center reported on Sunday.
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'Her overall condition remains extremely serious.' The post Jackie the bald eagle is ‘unstable’ appeared first on Popular Science .
Most studio shooters own a pile of modifiers and swap them constantly, but a single 48-inch octa can produce soft, moody, and hard light without ever leaving the stand. Learning to read what one modifier does under different conditions builds more control…
Sometime in 1977, a 35mm single-lens reflex interrupted your evening television. A Japanese company had bought national network airtime to sell it, which almost no camera maker had seriously tried, and the pitch was not about sharpness or lens quality. It was…
And they're a steal too, at only $299.
From Neapolitan to sheet-pan pie with hot dogs and kimchi.
Yesterday, while selecting photos for an upcoming article, I came across one that caught my eye with its simple symmetry and, let’s say, an unconventional angle. Judge for yourselves: Instead of the usual front view or side view of a bird, what popped out at…
The "big light" doesn't have to suck The post Fix your terrible overhead lights—no electrician required appeared first on Popular Science .
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated, sharper displays for electronic devices. Many modern displays use light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, tiny semiconductor-based components that emit light when an electrical…
The secret to enjoying more bird bath visits comes down to a humble observation deck. Here’s why a waiting branch helps to raise your birdie’s comfort levels…
Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.
In a TV interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from positions like “defund the police” and indicated she hasn’t ruled out a presidential or Senate run.
The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.
Snakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biology's most debated questions. Their sparse fossil record has made it hard to pin down what drove the evolution of their…
The Perseid summer light show is back—and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9°C (98°F) on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said.
NASA MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle piece in understanding certain types of auroras on Mars, finding that they form in a similar way to Earth-based auroras.
Netanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons.
Our world looks different from above. The post 16 gorgeous images from the 2026 Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards appeared first on Popular Science .
Warming has brought extreme rain to the parched Sahel, which is seeing aquifers refill as monsoons grow stronger. But heavier downpours alone cannot explain the groundwater revival, say hydrologists, who believe efforts to harvest rainfall may also be paying…
Nature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are collapsing.
The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The…
August is a vital month for hummingbirds, and they need our help! Thankfully, it doesn't take much...
Most rose growers meet black spot eventually, and the habits that invite it in are ordinary ones. Discover the common mistakes that leave roses vulnerable.
Police divers found a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old baby in the water near Liberty Island. A man was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
Literary awards get dismissed for elitism. But more than ever, we need passionate and idiosyncratic champions for the books most worth seeking out.
From schools of fish and flocks of birds to microscopic synthetic particles, many systems in nature and the laboratory consist of individual units or agents that move by consuming energy. These systems are known as active matter because their components…
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This summer, millions of people across the country have been digging out sunscreen to protect themselves from a record-breaking series of heat waves.
Composing some 85% of the universe's total mass, dark matter betrays its presence only through gravity, unlike ordinary matter. Yet through new research published in Physical Review D, a team led by David Dunsky of New York University has proposed a new way…
Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.
If you didn't already stock up on all your late-season tomato growing gear, now is the time to do it. Here's what you need for a fantastic harvest.
Overpacking your camera bag feels like preparation, but it often turns an incredible trip into an exhausting one. Getting the balance right between what you carry and what you leave home changes how much of the trip you actually experience. [ Read More ]
Skin retouching tools usually give themselves away by making faces look plastic. The new blemish removal tool inside Camera Raw takes a lighter hand, and that restraint is exactly what makes it worth learning. [ Read More ]
Pentax is in a challenging spot. Its parent company, Ricoh, remains committed to the Pentax brand, and Pentax wants to continue to make DSLR cameras. The problem is nobody wants new DSLR cameras. [ Read More ]
The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
Tobacco hawkmoths may use these tiny hairs to find a place to lay their eggs. The post These furry moths smell with their wings appeared first on Popular Science .
Boston College scientists have determined that a newly discovered meteorite from Mars is 1.27 billion years old and derived from a previously unsampled, pristine source on the Red Planet. The study is published in the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.
NASA has released a series of updates on the Artemis program, spanning commercial robotic lunar… The post Artemis progress building lunar return roadmap appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
Why Apple is no longer the default choice.
New Research Reveals That a Pharaoh’s Daughters Were Skilled at Archery 4,000 Years Ago For more than a century, the skeletal remains of Ancient Egyptian King Hor and five royal women sat untouched in a museum basement. The group, which lived during the Late…
The genre was shaped by exclusion, not expansion.
On Aug. 9, 1976, the Soviet space program launched its last moon mission. Luna 24 was a robotic sample return mission and the third of its kind.
Air-breathing electric propulsion could help satellites explore a new frontier, one that lies quite close to our planet.
A great spot to take a short break and take in the reflected view of the Earl Mountains. Mirror Lakes is located about halfway between Te Anau and Milford Sound. This is an easy walk suited to all ages and accessible to wheelchairs, with a small boardwalk…
In a town close to the French/German language split in Switzerland lies a piece of photographic history that is worth taking a look at. In Marly, Switzerland, lies Machine E, a multilayer photographic coating machine that has been used to bring many…
A new exhibition examines how more than 80 years of documentary photography has captured the darker, more unsettling side of life in Britain and Ireland. [ Read More ]
Miami Building Turns Hurricane-Resistant Design Requirements Into Its Defining Feature Architecture often responds to its surroundings, but Snøhetta’s newest project in Miami’s Design District takes that relationship a step further. The Norwegian architecture…
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.
President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Science writer Kit Chapman on the weird world of alchemy before chemistry.
The Soviet Luna program, designed for lunar research and mission planning, ran from 1959 to 1976. On Aug. 9, 1976, Luna 24, the final mission of the program, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in present-day Kazakhstan. The probe landed on the Moon’s…
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency.
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The tree at Sycamore Gap is gone, and so is any chance of photographing it. That kind of loss sits at the center of a hard truth every photographer eventually learns: the scene in front of you might never be there again. [ Read More ]
I feel like I need a shower after watching it.
The artwork has people hoping for big news at Disney's largest-ever fan event.
Are the Chicago White Sox blessed?
A naked-eye view of the sun's outer atmosphere is the reason eclipse chasers travel the world. Here's what it may look like on Aug. 12.
A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Cameroon.
Homer just doesn't make sense any more.
A slightly unhinged vegetarian version of the classic Parisian sandwich.
Inspired by a Parisian jambon beurre, it shouldn’t work, yet does.
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.
It can’t go on like this forever.
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
It's easy to get to a point where you think you know everything about photography even though you really don't. But don't worry, nobody is looking this time. Today we're talking about something that too many photographers set to the auto mode and then try to…
The Last House can't escape the live-action ad trend.
He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.
The psychedelic bus whose passengers hit the road and fueled ’60s counterculture is coming back out. And to its owners, America sure could use it.
Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the New York D.S.A., wants to reach new voters. But in interviews with conservative media, the backlash can be sharp.
In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.
Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sunk his first Senate bid two years ago.
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
Employees say the performing arts center’s quirky-looking mice have an exotic back story. Do they?
The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.
Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons.
Don't let ants ruin the garden sugar-party for your hummers.
Before you buy your next laptop for uni, let's solve one of tech’s biggest debates: OLED or IPS?
Customers didn't appreciate the "surprise" gift.
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 8: Sagittarius’ Little Gem The Moon passes 4° north of Mars at 2 A.M. EDT; the pair is visible together in the early-morning sky, some 30° high in the east an hour before…
One of the biggest concerns any photographer faces is how they can edit their photos to the best of their abilities. While there is Photoshop and Lightroom as two critical options for photographers to edit, let us tell you about a few more to make your life…
Keeping your sketches and drafts might be the only thing that proves a human made your work.
From first contact to totality and beyond, this is what will happen during each stage of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the review process will allow it to take a wrecking ball to historic sites across the country.
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.
Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
Black and white photography is loved across various genres. Whether it is photographing portraits, streets, or landscapes, black and white often enhances the mood and texture of the scene. Keeping this in mind, here are some cameras that are adored by…
It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.
There is a particular kind of pride that keeps photographers doing everything alone. You built the business, you know how you like things done, and handing a piece of it to someone else feels like admitting you cannot handle it. So you shoot the job, cull the…
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.
An agreement over the Strait of Hormuz is still far away. Tim Wilkins, who works for a tanker industry group, says the ships stuck around the waterway are in limbo, and transiting is still dangerous.
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Democrats are going to have to organize voters — not just fund-raise off them.
Blue Origin is nearing the end of its investigation into the catastrophic explosion of a… The post Blue Origin working engine resolutions and dual pad future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
The lack of visible raids aggressively targeting Haitians who lost temporary status has frustrated some of President Trump’s most fervent supporters.
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit today (Aug. 8) from California's scenic central coast.
A medevac flight that should have taken half an hour ended on the side of a mountain in New Mexico, killing all four aboard. Jeff Wise reports for Wired that a military GPS jamming exercise 100 miles away is part of the reason. — Read the rest The post Four…
A metal that has never been recorded before turned up in a grain of sand from Hiroshima Bay. Writing in Science Advances, Luca Bindi, Hans-Rudolf Wenk, Mario Wannier, and Teresa Salvatici report the discovery of a multicomponent alloy forged by the Hiroshima…
Sony E-mount shooters have waited a long time for an affordable way to reach 400mm, and now there's a lens built specifically for that job. The catch sits right in the name: a maximum aperture of f/5.6 that darkens to f/8 as you zoom in. [ Read More ]
Most of the conversations about AI in photography seem to stem from anxiety. The focus is on commercial jobs being replaced, fake images flooding our feeds, or a sense that what makes the craft feel real is eroding. It is a repetitive drumbeat and makes some…
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency will adapt what they had been working on for NASA’s lunar Gateway into applications for a planned lunar base, albeit with few specifics. The post Northrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency repurpose their Gateway…
Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers – including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine.
NASA created a Martian Dust Limit Working Group this year to figure out how much Mars dust a person can safely breathe, and Leonard David reports for Space.com on the dust hazard and how future astronauts might deal with it . — Read the rest The post Mars…
The surface of the Sun has been photographed in more detail than ever before, and it turns out to be covered in whirlpools. Victoria Gill reports for BBC News on the most detailed images of the Sun yet , taken by the Inouye Solar Telescope on a high peak in…
The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.
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Now you can immerse yourself completely in the uncanny valley by watching Fairgound, a new 24/7 AI slop channel available on Roku. It offers "series, films, and shorts from the world's best AI storytellers" across a variety of genres. [via Cord Cutters ]…
A stylish privacy screen can do so much more in a backyard than block out nosy neighbors, and at this price you can buy two.
By protecting a star from plagiarism charges, a storied college undermined its values.
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the waterway will remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.
On Episode 222 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by space writer Rich Edwards to discuss the best ways to repel space invaders.
With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.
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It's been a year since a gunman opened fire on the CDC and killed a police officer. RFK Jr. visited the CDC today to remember the victim.
Heat stress triggers certain herbs to produce rich essential oils, making their flavors pop. Harvest these 6 herbs now while they're at their peak.
Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.
Salyut 5 was a Soviet space station and part of the highly-secretive Almaz military space station program.
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-38 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 9:35 a.m. PDT (12:35 p.m. EDT / 1635 UTC).
Only three companies make an 85mm f/1.2 lens for mirrorless right now, and the price gap between one of them and its slower sibling runs about $2,000. That number alone forces a question every portrait shooter eventually faces: how much aperture is worth…
Modern cameras shoot at 30 frames per second, focus faster than your eye can follow, and stabilize by five or six stops, and all of that speed may be quietly ruining your pictures. The fix has nothing to do with buying more gear and everything to do with…
I recently added a camera that shoots 6x6 to my shelf. Square negatives, twelve per roll. I expected to enjoy the lens, the build, the ritual of loading film backs. What I didn’t expect was how much the shape of the frame would mess with the rest of my…
I have a real dislike for most of what I call e-waste cameras on the market, which are those that are capturing the world through the lens of a literal dashcam. They tend to be cheaply built, take poor photos, and are littered with many frustrating…
Photographer’s Lifelong Love of Flowers Blossoms in Exhibition Documenting Art and Horticulture For Edward Steichen, the garden was never separate from art. The celebrated photographer, painter, and plant breeder spent much of his life cultivating flowers…
K-pop conquered the world — now Chile's young creatives are remixing the movement and making it their own.
Osaka ranked seventh and Tokyo tenth in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index. Japan was the only Asian country with two cities in the top 10. BBC Travel asked residents and planners why, and their answers came down to four rules. —…
Hidden among the flat agricultural landscapes north of Toledo lies one of Spain’s most extraordinary Roman discoveries: the mosaics of Carranque. Unearthed by chance in 1983 when a young farmer noticed fragments of colored stone in a field, the site revealed…
My annual panic over my tomatoes refusing to turn red has begun in earnest. This year, though, my husband (a professional gardener and avowed tomato hater) has shared a secret with me...
Desperate times, indeed.
This Mountain Hotel in the Dolomites Has a “Sky Pool” and Spa Suspended Above the Valley The Italian Dolomites are known for spectacular hiking, skiing, and mountain biking trails, but when you need rest, Hotel Hubertus in Olang, South Tyrol, is the perfect…
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.
The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.
A pioneer mission in astrometry – the measurement of the position, distance, motion, brightness, and color of stars – the European Space Agency’s (ESA) High Precision Parallax Collecting Satellite, or Hipparcos, launched on Aug. 8, 1989. There were…
Europe is in another brutal heat wave. The summer's earlier record-breaking weather already damaged crops, sparked wildfires and led to increased deaths.
The giant mirror ball on the promenade of Blackpool's South Shore is illuminated at night with a colour-changing light show. Having 46,000 mirrors, the 4.5-tonne ball opposite the Solaris Centre was removed by the council in July 2010 for refurbishment by art…
Traffic to salad chains has fallen as consumers avoid greens due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S.
Michigan presents as much a warning as it does an opportunity.
Where does the side of the angels really lie?
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.
Camera makers shipped 4.36 million digital cameras worldwide during the first six months of 2026, barely changed from the 4.34 million units shipped over the same period in 2025. The headline may look flat, but the underlying market is changing: manufacturers…
An extraordinary picture collection spanning 100 works by photographers including Diane Arbus, Dorothea Lange, Richard Avedon, Nan Goldin, and Edward Steichen will be on view at museums across the United States. [ Read More ]
People are going Wicker crazy, and Ikea's laughing.
Japan is home to about two dozen businesses over a thousand years old, including Keiunkan ( https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan ) and Wasuke ( https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ichimonjiya-wasuke ). Osaka-based construction company…
Hot, dry spells in August can mean disaster for potted fruit trees. Learn how to keep your lemons safe.
Young portrait photographers often wonder what they can do to get the best results. The first step, for many, has been to make the person they are photographing feel safe. But sometimes, that is just the tip of the iceberg. So, today, we take a look at a few…
DuckDuckGo takes a stand against Zuck’s ‘pervert glasses’.
A never-before-published interview with Simone Forti, pleating at the Brooklyn Museum with an elite designer, and heartbreaking drawings by children held at ICE facilities.
A brilliantly simple grab-and-go solar mount that finds and follows the sun for you, Sky-Watcher’s SolarQuest is perfect for small-scope solar astronomy and solar eclipses.
As the back-to-school hordes descend on laptop retailers, this is perhaps the most important question of the season.
Don’t pay designer prices this back-to-school season.
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 7: A lunar occultation of the Pleiades Let’s spend tonight with the Little Gem, a planetary nebula also cataloged as NGC 6818. It is highest in the sky around 11 P.M., when it…
Canon cameras and lenses have been one of the most sought-after gear for young and professional photographers. The company has been trying to change its image with newer launches, which also include newer models such as the R6 III, R5 II and the R1. Now, in a…
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 8 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is…
The Chinese camera market has taken an exceptional turn in recent years. From third-party lenses to new compact cameras, there is so much that one can buy for themselves. Since we were curious about compact camera trends in China, we took a quick peek at…
Sundaes and parfaits have long been mainstay desserts in Japan, whether at trendy cafés or at family-restaurant chains. While many places invent seasonal variations every now and then, one vintage café in Kyoto goes over the top with its eclectic menu.…
Our small-batch recipe for zucchini blueberry muffins is quick and perfect for summer snacking.
Mad Jack Fuller was an eccentric English squire, known for arriving at Parliament in a grand coach with outriders, getting suspended for calling the Speaker “an insignificant little fellow in a wig,” and generally being an outspoken Tory MP in the early…
At twelve or thirteen years old, Michelangelo was already showing signs of being one of the greatest artists the world would ever know. Apprenticing under the prominent Florentine painter Domenico Ghirlandaio, he created a work so masterful that for centuries…
The Puppet Center is located in Alcorcón (Madrid) and began its activity in December 2021. The center is managed by the Fundación el Arte del Títere, which is made up of professionals of recognized prestige in the universe of puppet, visual and object…
Reflections of Bedford is an abstract sculpture by Rick Kirby, which stands prominently in Bedford town center on Silver Street. Commissioned by Bedford Borough Council, it was unveiled in December 2009 following Kirby’s win in a Public National Art…
The northernmost surviving minaret in mainland Europe is a very claustrophobic reminder of the 16th- and 17th-century Ottoman occupation of Hungary. Ascend the 98 very cosy steps for a view over the surrounding town. The 40-metre-high tower, that now stands…
For visitors expecting a conventional museum centerpiece, the León Gil de Palacio Model of Madrid is a surprise. Occupying more than 18 square meters, this meticulously crafted scale model recreates the Spanish capital as it appeared in 1830, when Madrid was…
It has been less than three years since we tested the first version of Viltrox’s 35mm f/1.8 lens here at Photography Life. To be honest, we weren’t particularly impressed by its optical performance at the time. It was not a serious match for Nikon’s…
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Red carpet photography looks straightforward from the outside, but the access, gear, and etiquette behind a single clean frame are anything but obvious. After nearly two decades away from the assignment, I returned to the carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival…
Maurice Alain Amon is alleged to have been worth some $600 million when he died.
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Kyoto is famed for its tea, especially green tea produced in the neighboring city of Uji and its environs, and then brewed into high-quality matcha. But what is less known is that it’s also the birthplace of another kind of tea. In 1930, tea trader Heizo…
The oldest surviving toilet in Japan can be found at Tofuku-ji, a major Zen temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. Dating back to the early Muromachi period (1336–1573), this historic restroom is over 500 years old. Known as tousu , this type of toilet is one of…
SpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call.
Relativity Space has marked another significant step forward in the development of its reusable Terran… The post Relativity Space engine integration milestone for Terran-R first stage appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
The spent upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has struck the Moon, illustrating the hazard posed by debris in cislunar space. This problem will increase as launches to orbit and to the Moon become more common in the coming years.
Erich Hernandez-Baquero will take over military space acquisition; Roger Mason will lead the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites appeared first on SpaceNews .
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The capital of North Macedonia is characterized by its pompous, classically styled buildings that line both sides of the Vardar River, further enhanced by numerous statues, some of them enormous. All of this has been built in recent years following…
Continuing the slate of financial result releases, Fujifilm shared its latest earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. Revenues are up, but operating income is down. [ Read More ]
Thieves stole €4 million ($4.6 million) worth of art from Italian fuel distribution company Lilli Petroli in an overnight raid at the firm’s headquarters in Abruzzo. The Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reports that the thieves made off with roughly 30…
Elizabeth Mulholland is set to take on the role of senior director at David Zwirner Gallery’s Los Angeles outpost, according to ARTnews. The move follows Mulholland’s two-decade tenure at Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York, where she served as a director and…
Three star directors have severed ties with White Cube’s New York gallery, Artnet News reports. The trio—Courtney Willis Blair, Sukanya Rajaratnam, and Jessie Washburne-Harris—offered varying reasons for their departures. The news comes as powerhouses like…
The Uffizi in Florence has announced a €50 million ($58 million) restoration plan that it expects to carry out over the course of two years. The renovations will encompass the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, and the Boboli Gardens. Work has already begun on…
“They didn’t spare anything,” Italian businessman Mauro Lilli said of the eight-hour art theft at his company headquarters in L’Aquila late last month
As a heavily Trump-appointed council tries to loosen preservation safeguards, Democrats are spearheading the PRESERVE Act to protect publicly commissioned art.
The papyrus fragment contains three lines from Book 20 of the epic that don’t appear in the modern text.
SpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk.
If Google Assistant is headed for the graveyard, let's at least try to save what we can.
The company also increased the trade-in values for some Apple devices.
Los Angeles' stiffest self-proclaimed superhero is fighting a branding problem of his own devising. Based on the name alone, I had already imagined an incredible origin story involving the ever-popular fateful tumble into a vat of chemicals. His crackling…
Google has a difficult engineering problem at its enormous Fort Wayne data center: some of the land it wants to build on is protected wetlands. The search giant's solution is simple: build anyway. In the permitting documents for the…
The Humansdorp Museum preserves everyday objects from the town’s early history, some dating back to its founding in 1849, when Matthys Gerhardus Human donated part of his farm Rheboksfontein for the construction of a Dutch Reformed Church. The collection…
If you’ve ever taken the metro to or from Madrid airport, you’ve probably noticed the huge mural that adorns the platforms of the station closest to the airport, formerly called Campo de las Naciones and now Feria de Madrid. The Feria de Madrid station was…
On Potsdamer Platz stands one of many remnants of the Berlin Wall around the city, in this case preserving the graffiti and chewing gum from immediately after the wall's demise. However, the land to the west of that particular portion of the wall was actually…
If you ever find yourself in western Herefordshire right by the Welsh border, you might chance upon an eerie, ruined castle on a massive mound known as a motte. The history of the castle is extensive, going back to a time when England was under Norman…
It’s one of the most iconic and recognizable images in US history. A poster of Uncle Sam, the personification of the federal government, dressed in patriotic colors, looking sternly and pointing at the viewer, with the caption, “I WANT YOU FOR THE U.S. ARMY.”…
Even in Japan, home of the Eight Million Gods, Oshira-sama is an oddity. A tutelary deity of silk, horses, and agriculture, the god continues to be worshipped mainly in rural villages in the northern regions and is typically represented by a pair of…
Founded in 730 AD, Kanda Myojin is one of the most revered and historically significant Shinto shrines in Tokyo, as well as a popular tourist attraction thanks to its location near Akihabara Electric Town and Jimbocho Book Town. The main approach to the…
Lake Bonneville was an enormous Pleistocene lake that covered much of western Utah, extending into the edges of adjacent Nevada and Idaho, during the height of the last Ice Age. It reached its maximum extent and depth about 17.5 KYBP (thousand years before…
Copper, of course, has been known since antiquity, but it only became an important industrial metal in the latter 19th century with the rise of large-scale electrical technology. Previously copper deposits were worked only if cheap and accessible. When the…
By the 1980s the Cold War had been simmering for over three decades, and seemed likely to continue into the indefinite future. Technology had changed, however. Both sides still feared a surprise attack, but new possibilities had appeared. Instead of fleets of…
The Grand Canyon extends for some 278 miles along the Colorado River, from Lee's Ferry (River Mile 0) to the Grand Wash Cliffs just upstream of Pearce Ferry (River Mile 280). Automobiles can reach the river at Lee's Ferry and at Pearce Ferry, and those are…
Many political boundaries in the western US, as around the world, were drawn along lines of latitude or longitude. This was convenient for politicians looking at maps, but it's much easier to draw a line on the map than to establish that line on the…
Zoner Studio has released its Summer 2026 update, bringing a substantial suite of multi-frame stacking tools, an overhauled global search panel, and content-aware retouching tools to the Windows-based editing platform. Rather than focusing exclusively on…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering expanding its already existing ban on new DJI drones to include drones that already exist in the marketplace, claiming it wants to “secure the drone supply chain” by preventing the sale of drones…
While some of the food trends in 2026 so far were firmly on our prediction list in January, others were a pleasant surprise that no one saw coming. The post The Biggest Food Trends of 2026 So Far appeared first on Taste of Home .
Watch a Tokyo Bluegrass Band Show Off Japan’s Surprising Decades-Long Love for the Genre View this post on Instagram A post shared by JOSE (@okay.josee) Bluegrass might be synonymous with the hills of Appalachia, but one cozy bar in the heart of Tokyo proves…
Known for her lush assemblages of flameworked glass, Amber Cowan reimagines a ubiquitous medium. 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…
President Trump said in a social media post that he would appeal what he called an "unjust decision" to the US Supreme Court.
Alan Michelson's public art installation “The Oyster” on Governors Island conjures up the overlooked history of Indigenous shell middens.
NASA's Voyager 2 probe, which launched in 1977, can keep operating its last science instruments after a power reduction operation performed in interstellar space.
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Reports vary, but the deposits worked by the Walker mine are said to have been (re?)discovered in 1909 and then worked from 1911 to ca. 1943. The primary product was copper, an important industrial metal by the early 20th century. A mill on-site processed the…
Before the railroad, only a handful of ranchers and homesteaders lived in Meadow Valley Wash, but when the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad (now part of the Union Pacific) was built through Meadow Valley Wash [link:…
The town of Gamcheon is located to the south of Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea. This area was built on the foothills of a mountain near the coast during the 1920s and 1930s, relocating the poor population of the main urban area here. After the…
The Insoles were a prominent Cardiff family who made their fortune from their massive coal empire, which included operating South Wales collieries, and transporting coal to far-flung locations such as the Mediterranean, South America and Southeast Asia. The…
Did you know that the Phoblographer doesn't get funding from the large camera and lens brands? In fact, we're super transparent about where our funding comes from on our disclaimers page. Can you say the same thing about your favorite YouTuber or other…
Keeping track of photo and video files across multiple hard drives, memory cards, and cloud services can become difficult as projects accumulate. A new Mac application called Tusk is designed to give photographers and video creators a way to track those files…
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week I’m looking at Reddit. “But wait Collin, you... Source
Watermelon is sweet, refreshing and also really good for you! From keeping you hydrated to supporting heart health and helping with exercise recovery, here's why this juicy fruit deserves a spot on your plate. The post Is Watermelon Good for You? appeared…
Dust off the malted milk powder that’s sitting all the way at the back of the pantry. These malted butter pecan waffles put it to good use.
The second edition's program included Matthew Barney, Lucy Raven, Camille Henrot, Miranda July, and many more.
The site includes some 100 rooms connected by a network of tunnels more than a half-mile long.
The painting is included in the show "Woman Painter” opening at National Museum of Norway in October.
A Pablo Picasso etching stolen from Milwuakee's DeLind Art Appraisals in 2018 was handed over to the city's plice department on Thursday.
In 2006, she came up with the idea of auctioning costumes from the first movie, with some of the wardrobe sold on eBay to benefit Dress for Success.
The James Webb Space Telescope's strange "little red dots" may be evolving into spiral galaxies.
Homer Dávila Gutierrez, director of SKYCR.ORG, has identified a gravitational arc candidate in the galaxy cluster MACS J0308.9+2645 from public data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The object had not been previously reported and is located at a…
Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.
If ‘Futurama’ is your love language, there’s one movie you are almost guaranteed to love.
The first known ship mill was invented in 537 during the siege of Rome, when General Belisarius stopped the flour shortage in the city by "reversing" the principle of the mill and putting the first prototype on the Tiber River. The ship mill later was…
In the heart of Mantua, the popular houses on Via Nazario Sauro, designed in 1910 by local architect and sculptor Aldo Andreani, offer testimony to how social housing was conceived in the early 20th century. More than simple dwellings, these houses represent…
Morven Park is known mostly for its equestrian attractions and the opulent Davis Mansion, the one-time home of two former governors: 19th-century Maryland governor Thomas Swann and Westmoreland Davis, who governed Virginia between 1918 and 1922. The mansion…
Located on Cape Henry within Fort Story near the northern end of Virginia Beach are a pair of lighthouses. The original, constructed in 1792, was both the first construction project authorized by the nation's first president, George Washington, and the first…
The Sepolcri dei Glossatori, or the "Tombs of the Glossators," are monumental 13th-century funerary structures situated to the rear of the Basilica of San Francesco. The tombs house the remains of a group of renowned medieval jurists who founded the Bolognese…
The Castello di Galliera was a formidable papal fortress built in the 1330s to assert Roman control over the independent city of Bologna. The ruins are most famous for their turbulent history. The fed-up Bolognese citizens revolted and destroyed the castle,…
Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian nobleman who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century and is now regarded as a national hero. In 1444 Skanderbeg founded the League of Lezhë, an alliance of noble Albanian…
Ioannina is a city in north-western Greece and the capital of the region of Epirus. This town is of great historical importance, having been the cultural, political, and administrative center of the region for centuries, and it is located on the shores of…
British Columbia, like California, owes its founding to a gold strike. Gold was discovered in 1858 along the Fraser River in Fraser Canyon, upstream from this point, and thousands of men arrived in the ensuing gold rush. Because it marks the upper limit of…
Moszna Castle is not only an architectural marvel, but also a place that hides many fascinating stories. With 99 towers and 365 rooms, this castle is a stunning piece of Polish history. The story of the village of Moszna begins around 1307, when the Moschin…
Sakuramochi is a popular Japanese sweet that differs greatly in the east and the west – that is, Tokyo and Osaka. While the latter type is similar to ohagi and consists of red bean paste-filled glutinous rice wrapped in cherry blossom leaves, the Tokyo type…
The construction of the Anfiteatro Romano in Ariminum (modern-day Rimini) was ordered by Emperor Hadrian. The building dates back to the 2 AD. Archaeologists have been able to date the amphitheatre to his reign because of a coin portraying him found within…
Headed away on vacation? These 6 plants won't even know you're gone.
The newest NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month delivers a spectacularly colorful look at a cosmic "Treasure Chest," a neat feature of the nearby Carina Nebula, located just 7,500 light-years away. [ Read More ]
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With their molten mozzarella core, these saffron arancini are guaranteed to surprise and delight.
These thumbprint cookies taste just like a classic Wisconsin brandy old-fashioned cocktail . The shortbread cookie bursts at the seams with orange flavor, while the brandied cherry filling brings the boozy flavor. Serve them alongside a cocktail for a perfect…
This recipe turns plain green beans into a spectacular side dish. Chili crisp, fresh ginger and bacon give the recipe tons of flavor. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Seven Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC, were forced to temporarily close without notice on August 6 as their shared temperature-control system failed. All seven—the Smithsonian Castle, the Arts and Industries Building, the National Museum of the American…
Artist Ryan Presley, who is a member of the Marri Ngarr people of the Northern Territory of Australia, has just been awarded the Telstra art prize, the most prestigious First Nations accolade in Australia. The top-ranking National Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Over the weekend, a Russian drone strike destroyed a historic 18th century church in the Kherson region of Ukraine. The Holy Presentation Church, which was built in 1725 within a fort near Zaporizhzhia and transported to its current location at Beryslav in…
Mexican Artist Carves a Fully Playable Wooden Foosball Table Decorated With Mayan and Aztec Motifs Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Libre Prensa (@libre_prensa_) Around the world, foosball tables have quite a homogenous look—a…
The foundation says development at an adjacent parking lot could impact the building’s integrity.
“Going back there is a psychological, conscious choice to enter the space and interact with the energy.”
Opening September 26, the National Museum of Asian Art exhibition will feature 26 pieces spanning 12 centuries of Islamic art history.
"The Bowery: Devil’s Mile,” opening September 24, traces 400 years of the iconic strip known as a destination for fun, however raucous or refined.
Solar observation is easy with a smart telescope like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the matching filter, meaning you can capture it with no stress on big events like the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
The FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month. The post FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul…
ChatGPT Free and Go users will soon have access to unlimited texts.
Cast your mind back to the distant year 2021 and recall, if you will, its music, its fashions, the obsessions of its youth. This probably won’t be a difficult task, since in most respects — the dampening effects of the pandemic notwithstanding — none of those…
Box 5 at the Palais Garnier is a real-life theater box in Paris permanently dedicated to Gaston Leroux’s fictional "Phantom of the Opera." Located inside the breathtaking Palais Garnier opera house, this specific piece of seating bridges the gap between…
Scientists just released the highest-resolution images of the Sun's visible surface ever captured, taken in violet light at 416 nanometers. The pictures resolve features as small as 19 kilometers across and reveal tiny, swirling, whirlpool-like patterns…
The right laptop edits a wedding on a hotel bed as happily as it does at your desk; the wrong one turns every export into a fan-screaming, battery-draining compromise. Here's how to tell them apart in 2026, and which machines are actually worth carrying. […
Toward the end of the summer of 2024, Lomography struck again, bringing a new (sort of) addition to its Lomochrome line of experimental films. The company introduced Lomochrome Color ‘92 Sun-Kissed, a color negative film meant for experimentation and…
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The artist transforms the Upper East Side gallery into an interactive bead pit where visitors can dive in, make jewelry, and take home pieces of the installation
New Artsy Interview Show Has Celebrity Guests Sketching the Host While They Chat On the popular interview show Hot Ones, host Sean Evans invites celebrity guests to eat chicken wings as he asks them questions. There’s something about an activity like that…
For the assembly, called NG Citizens, the National Gallery brought together a demographically representative group of the UK population.
The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too —and teams are making progress on that front.
These tiny capes carry some serious technology.
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When it comes to Canon cameras, there are multiple reports coming in every day. From lens patents to the potential introduction of new full-frame cameras, Canon's potential fall announcements are buzzing. However, while people are looking at greener pastures,…
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Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Pittura 30mm f/2.4, a manual focus prime lens designed to give Hasselblad XCD and Fujifilm GFX photographers an unusual combination of both fast aperture and a wide-angle. [ Read More ]
From BoJack Horseman to Netflix’s new feral cat comedy, adult animation is giving creators room to experiment.
Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
Powerhouse Arts asks, will we care for the future of our planet the way we care for the animals we love? 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…
The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket. Liftoff, and landing, are targeted for next Monday (Aug. 10).
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.
Ayrton Senna was a three-time F1 world champion and a national hero in Brazil. Yet, his grave completely rejects the grand monuments typical for a global icons. instead there is a simple plaque that reads in Portuguese: Nada pode me separar do amor de Deus…
DJI has released a second teaser for its upcoming Osmo 360 II, this time showing footage captured with the new 360-degree camera. The company says the camera will officially launch later today. [ Read More ]
Late last year, Adobe introduced integrations for Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat inside OpenAI's conversational AI platform, ChatGPT. Now Adobe has upped the ante and announced the Adobe plugin in ChatGPT, which brings every Adobe app inside ChatGPT. [ Read…
This s’mores cookie dough is made without raw eggs or raw all-purpose flour, making it safe to eat—no baking required.
Instagram CEO Reveals What Happens When You Accidentally Like (And Then Unlike) a Post It’s a situation almost every Instagram user has been in, whether they are brave enough to admit it or not. You meet someone new, and want to learn more about them. So you…
This is the third time the small museum in central France has been burglarized.
The Carina Nebula is truly something to behold in this new snapshot.
On Aug. 7, 1980, NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft orbiting Mars ended its epic and historic mission to the Red Planet. Here's why it mattered.
View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse! The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16 appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty…
"From The 'London Times' in 1904" is an 1898 Mark Twain short story set six years in the future, and it describes something very close to the internet. It opens as a murder mystery. Clayton, a hot-tempered army officer, is accused of killing Szczepanik, the…
Meta is paying for posts that appear to break its own rules, according to an ABC (Australia) New Verify investigation by Lucy Carter. The report cites four accounts that have received payment from Facebook's invitation-only Content Monetization program,…
Anthropic has verified that it is assembling an internal team tasked with creating bespoke chips for its Claude AI models. This marks the first occasion the company has openly recognized a hardware initiative that had circulated as rumor since the spring. […
A camera company is offering to pay one person to move to Hong Kong and photograph the city for up to six months. The gig comes with a stipend and covers the cost of living there while you shoot. The opening comes from Flashback, the Australian company behind…
Fujifilm just posted record imaging revenue, yet the same financial report shows the company spending more to design and build its cameras while the cost of key parts keeps climbing. The imaging segment brought in ¥627.1 billion, up 15.7% year over year, even…
There are many great deals on a wide range of very good cameras at B&H right now. While not all of them are the absolute latest and greatest, they are very good interchangeable lens cameras, ranging from Micro Four Thirds all the way up to full frame. [ Read…
Bowl-Shaped Roof Embraces Rainfall To Win 2026 Hotel Design Competition Melbourne-based architect Steven Chu was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2026 NOT A HOTEL International Design Competition this past spring. The founder of Artefact Architects submitted a…
Bayeux Tapestry's journey to British Museum was made possible by a team whose work is rarely seen by the public.
On August 12, the New Moon’s shadow will fall over a portion of Earth’s surface. When that happens, the Sun will temporarily disappear from the sky in a total solar eclipse. These breathtaking events are spectacular and ethereal, as the sky falls dark during…
It’s almost show time. We’re just a few days away now, from the only total solar eclipse of 2026. While eclipses are a surety as the celestial gears of the Universe grind on, there are always a few unknowns leading up to eclipse day. We wrote a recent guide…
New animations from NASA’s PREFIRE mission reveal two years of seasonal temperature swings at the Arctic and Antarctic.
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This monitor makes sense for someone splitting time between gaming and desktop work.
The Blink camera combines 2K video, a 700-lumen floodlight, and wire-free installation in one package.
Georg Danek and Stefan Hagel have worked out a way to sing Homer, and Open Culture has their recording . Danek teaches at the University of Vienna and Hagel is at the Austrian Academy of Sciences. What they recorded is lines 267 to 366 of book 8 of the…
There's been some speculation about exactly what Primetime , A24's movie about the hit show To Catch A Predator, is going to say. Having seen the trailer, I figure that if you were skeptical of host Chris Hansen 's motives and character, this movie shares…
The Florence Y'all Water Tower stands beside Interstate 75 in Florence, Kentucky, and it says "Y'all" because of a paperwork problem. When it went up in 1974 it read FLORENCE MALL. The developers had given the city the land for the tower on the condition that…
De Acupunctura is a 1683 book by the Dutch physician Willem ten Rhijne, and it came out of one of the most roundabout translation jobs on record. Ten Rhijne was living at Dejima, the artificial island off Nagasaki that was the only piece of Japan open to…
Don't toss your summer hanging baskets as soon as they start to fade. You can refresh them for fall in just a few easy steps.
Nikon is one of the few camera brands that have taken a backseat from further camera launches. While it is not a bad idea to take a break, the Q1 financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, have revealed a complicated story for the imaging…
Officials asked the White House to stop using Japanese art to Make America Great Again.
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Our triple-chocolate salty malty scones are infused with malted milk powder, drizzled with chocolate glaze and finished with flaky salt.
The Aug. 12 eclipse won't bring totality to Britain, but up to 98% of the sun will disappear in one of the U.K.'s most dramatic partial eclipses in decades.
Meterorite ALH 84001 fell to Earth from Mars about 13,000 years ago, landing in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica. It was discovered in 1984 and taken to the Johnson Space Center, where in 1994 researchers saw possible signs of life: carbonate minerals and…
Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th. The post Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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"Like anything else, everything changes," says owner Thomas Lupo. "Time goes on." 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 New York City’s…
The Aug. 5 update from Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp offered the first explanation for what caused the company’s 98-meter-tall (320 ft.) to explode at the pad on May 28.
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The plaza serves as a pilgrimage site for motorsport and F1 fans. At the heart of the plaza is the bronze monument " Velocidade, Alma e Emoção " ("Speed, Soul, and Emotion"), depicts Senna's Formula 1 car racing forward Etched directly into the pathways are…
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The U.S. General Services Administration said in a statement that a 90-year-old power plant had experienced an "operational interruption”.
“I remember sitting with Yoko on a ledge on the PS1 roof and talking together comfortably,” said the late performance artist. “It was restful.”
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The salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
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“Basquiat took ordinary things and put his spin on them, and that’s very similar to what we do here at MAC,” said MAC Cosmetics global creative director, Nicola Formichetti.
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
An ultra-fast refresh rate makes it a good choice for competitive PC gamers.
The deal effectively brings the $379.99 Bluetooth model down to $329.99, but it ends tonight.
A Circle K shopper posted a screenshot of an AI self-checkout screen that listed a few flavors of Gatorade at a few dollars apiece, then a line item of $8.5 billion for the American Red Cross, according to the New York Post . — Read the rest The post AI…
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In a recent report, the National Park Service (NPS) has stated that Trump’s proposed United States Triumphal Arch would “result in impacts to the integrity of historic properties” in the nation’s capital. The proposed arch is a gilded, 250-foot-tall monument…
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila has appointed art historian, critic, and curator Carlos Quijon Jr. chief curator of its Contemporary Art Museum. Quijon arrives to the institution from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, where he has…
Giant Oyster-Shaped Installation Made of Recycled Shells Pops Up on Governors Island A monumental oyster now rises from the waterfront at Governors Island. Aptly titled The Oyster, the new public artwork by Mohawk artist Alan Michelson invites visitors to…
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The adage that masculinity is a prison gets a workup in his sculptures made of chains and cages.
Washington, DC, is experiencing yet another swampy summer, with heat index values reaching near 100 degrees.
The action by members of the Women’s March used artist Gianluca Costantini’s drawings of Alex Pretti, Renée Good, and other victims of ICE violence.
Rocket Lab launched its eighth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS on Thursday morning (Aug. 6), five weeks later than originally planned.
Description SkyFall ground-penetrating radar engineer Maya Román connects a coaxial cable to a test antenna in the Environmental Test Lab’s electromagnetic interference testing chamber at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The antenna…
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Genius Sports, which provides real-time sports data, reported revenue rose 65% in the second quarter.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra phones are all up for grabs with Amazon gift cards and trade-in credits.
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While Los Angeles burned, betting site Polymarket offered nearly 20 ways to bet on what the flames would do next, including whether the Palisades fire would reach Santa Monica. The potential for a bettor to help their wager along is horrifying. — Read the…
A State Department slide that mislabeled every country on a map of Africa — Nigeria landlocked in the Sahara, Mozambique moved to the Horn — has drawn an apology, the Guardian reports . The department said it takes "full responsibility for the confusion and…
Grandpa Pudding Brains collected $166 billion in tariffs under a law the Supreme Court says does not authorize tariffs. The government has now returned $100 billion of it, but the refund doesn't reach the folks who paid higher prices. The Orange Menace…
The Glad av Gillberga is a Swedish replica of a warship pulled from Denmark's Roskilde fjord and dated to around 1040. In nearly 30 years it has crossed the North Sea and sailed to Canada. Universal borrowed it for six months for Christopher Nolan's The…
Tesla told federal regulators that the headlights on 19,900 Model 3 and Model Y cars were up to nearly twice as bright as the law allows, then argued it shouldn't have to fix them because the defect was "inconsequential" to safety. — Read the rest The post…
On February 4, 1982, Arizonan David Grundman shot a 27-foot saguaro with a shotgun. The saguaro dropped 23 feet of itself on him. The story is Grundman and his roommate drove into the desert near Lake Pleasant on February 4, 1982. — Read the rest The post In…
In 2020 the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts picked up a one-star review that read "worst aquarium ever." It is a museum about the history of whaling, and it keeps no live whales. Six years later, the museum has printed the line on hoodies,…
Did you green grass suddenly turn brown in the summer heat? It may just be taking a break. Here's how to tell if it will green up again or if it's a goner.
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July and August are notoriously humid months in the Northeast, and while our summers might not rival the stifling moisture of coastal southern states, shop owners who don’t account for... Source
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The Australian Museum in Sydney has returned Ivi Tupuna, or ancestral remains, to the people of Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island) 144 years after they were first stolen from the island’s sacred burial sites. A Rapa Nui delegation received the remains in…
The new wing’s main exhibition gallery has large windows that flood the space with sunlight, potentially putting light-sensitive objects at risk.
Tim Reeve rejoins after 13 years as deputy director of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums are along the route.
“I've always recognized the humanity at the heart of the gallery,” said Mulholland of her new employer.
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In early 1864, Union General Ulysses S. Grant deployed forces led by General Franz Sigel down the Shenandoah Valley to target the strategically-important railroad junction at Staunton. In response, Confederate General John C. Breckinridge hastily gathered as…
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Just a couple of years ago, China's economy was booming to the degree that global companies -- camera manufacturers included -- shifted financial expectations up as a result. But now that boom has inverted, which means companies didn't hit those financial…
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Kick off your holiday feast with impressive steak bruschetta, which are stacked with crisp pancetta, premade tomato topping and peppery arugula.
It’s a freezer staple every time I grocery shop.
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Massive Iceberg Flips Over Near Greenland, Creating Waves Visible From Shore Sometimes, nature reveals its immense power in an instant. On July 25, a colossal iceberg flipped over just off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland, sending waves rippling toward shore…
She takes over a little more than a year after the opening of a 14-floor building that cost $43.5 million.
A Russian strike leveled the last remaining example of wooden Cossack architecture from the early 1700s, which was built without a single metal nail.
Indian artists Srishti Gupta and Akriti Choudhary were arrested by authorities after protesting with workers in Noida.
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It turns out that the privacy tool isn't all that private.
France's ban on unsolicited solicitations comes into effect next week , protecting consumers from telemarketers and other intrusive sales pitches. Acknowledging that its "opt-out" system (as found in other countries) had only served the hucksters, the Fourth…
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Sony has some magnificent lenses in its portfolio. Models such as the 24-70mm f2.8 GM, 85mm f1.4 GM, and 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS are worth investing in. While Sony has a broad range of lenses, it now appears that they are planning to achieve the impossible: a…
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“The gift of being alive is developing a garden in oneself,” the Armenian-Egyptian artist told Hyperallergic, “and to move towards heaven.”
Blue Origin has made considerable progress in its New Glenn anomaly investigation, tracing the problem to a faulty valve in one of the rocket's first-stage engines.
South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter has spied the crater that a SpaceX rocket blasted out when it slammed into the moon on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Emma Gatti leads a panel of experts to discuss Europe’s defense posture and the reaction to space threats. This session was recorded in May at SpaceNews’ […] The post How should Europe’s militaries respond to space threats appeared…
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Fox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.
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It's time for a new set of Pixel flagships—and some extra treats too.
Instead of juggling multiple accounts, simplify your spending with the Shell Performance Elite World Mastercard and earn rewards on most everyday purchases, not just fuel.
Apps like Granola and Otter.ai are facing class action lawsuits over user privacy and consent.
For those who find the Squatty Potty gauche but want to spend less time in the bathroom, there is a new option: Sh*t Shoes. The way people in most Western countries sit on the toilet isn't great. Squatting is common in non-Western countries and likely…
DuckDuckGo is well-known for its privacy-oriented search engine , but a pivot into fashion proved a big hit this week. Its " Normal Fucking Sunglasses ," posted yesterday here at Boing Boing , sold out right away despite being otherwise unremarkable Paso…
Between Luling and Gonzales on HWY 183 in southern Caldwell County lies the Plum Creek Bridge. This truss bridge was built in 1931 by Virginia Bridge and Iron Company and served as a busy thoroughfare until 1995 when it was bypassed by a new set of concrete…
Orange is the loudest color in the photographer’s palette. It carries warmth, urgency, and energy in equal measure, and it photographs with an intensity that few other colors can match. Learning to see in orange means learning to spot it before you raise the…
Why Rockstar's branding is about to make the film industry look small.
Inspired by British and South Asian design traditions, Tan France’s debut furniture collection for Castlery explores how timeless pieces, personal history, and everyday rituals shape the modern home.
Powerful Portraits Crafted From Hammered Nails Explore Black Identity, Healing, and Resistance [Interview] For more than a decade, Franco-Brazilian artist Alexis Peskine has transformed nails and wood into powerful meditations on resistance, healing, and…
In an impressive twofer, the New York–based artist has hours-long dance pieces at both the Whitney Biennial and the Carnegie International.
On Aug. 6, 2012, NASA's Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface in a way never attempted before: a rocket-powered sky crane. Here's why it mattered.
"Phobos crosses the Martian sky three times a day, and Earth is visible for months at a stretch, but catching one directly behind the other takes planning and a little luck."
A Redwire subsidiary working on space biotech and pharmaceutical applications has signed an agreement to fly microgravity research payloads on SpaceX’s Starfall reentry vehicle. The post Redwire to fly dedicated Starfall mission for microgravity research…
July 20 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the biggest robotic spaceflight achievements in NASA’s history: the landing of the Viking 1 spacecraft on Mars. It was the first […] The post Lessons for the future of NASA Mars exploration from a 1970s mission…
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Hisense’s entire 2026 U6 Pro Mini-LED TV lineup is on sale.
Does stretching make you weaker, or is it a good way to warm up?
A man who stood on the roof of a hospital dressed like the Grim Reaper (or a crow, as he claims) has pleaded guilty to being a nuisance on NHS premises . Leon Gillespie, 26, of Deganwy, was fined £200 (~$270) over the stunt, writes Matthew Chandler with The…
Late-model BMW owners are starting up their cars to find a commercial for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Responding to a request for information about the ad from The Autopian , BMW confirmed the animation is part of a broader partnership with the film: "A few of…
When I head out for the day, my pack is heavy with EDC nonsense: my laptop or word processor, a CLS medical kit , phone, earphones — you get the idea. If I feel the urge to add anything to my load out, it needs to be lightweight, well-made and, most…
It's suddenly a great time to be an X-Files fan. Just days after the release of the first LEGO X-Files set , a new X-Files movie trailer drops. Sadly, it is not a trailer for the mythical third X-Files movie, but rather a director's cut of 2008's X-Files: I…
A spectacular complex is about to emerge in Rotterdam, and it looks like it belongs in Middle-earth or Thra instead of the Netherlands. Award-winning international architectural firm MVRDV was declared the winner in a competition to design a mixed-use,…
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Astronaut Don Pettit takes photos so good that people have a hard time believing they are real. Case in point, a stunning image of the Milky Way Galaxy as the Earth zooms below Pettit's International Space Station vantage point. [ Read More ]
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Expansive Exhibition Meditates on the Role of the Sun and Moon Throughout Time and Across Cultures The sun and moon have been inspiring humanity since time immemorial. The two celestial bodies are constants across civilizations, and now Saatchi Gallery is…
Breton coastal residents grew up collecting parts of a 1984 Garfield-themed plastic telephone on the beach—and still do. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7…
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage that collided with the moon on Wednesday (Aug. 5), was just the latest in a line of energetic lunar touchdowns.
The shift amplifies the agency’s marked shift from crewed operations in lunar orbit to focus on surface-based missions.
The ocean’s ebbs and flows reveal dynamic tidal flats and a well-traveled shipping route along the coast of Germany.
Fox has decided not to renegotiate its current TV deal with the NFL until the expiration of the league's opt-out clause in 2030, said CEO Lachlan Murdoch.
It's the first vehicle to be built using the "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform that Ford has said is key to making money with EVs.
As Lilly widens its lead in the obesity race, Novo is still racing to win back market share and restore investor confidence in its pipeline.
It's a solid pick for casual movie nights with simple plug-and-play convenience.
The Man sucks the joy out of everything. Just take a look at this crap in Wales a few months ago: 26-year-old Leon Gillespie was standing on the roof of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in St Asaph, Denbighshire, dressed as The Grim Reaper and minding his own…
Testing smartphones as part of your living is a pain in the ass when you're a heavy Signal user. The secure messaging service has traditionally gotten pissy when you attempt to log into it on a new device, logging you out of the app on any other handset…
Do you recall the stunned feeling in your thinky bits the moment that you discovered that the holes in many pasta serving spoons are designed to measure portion size? Did that moment just come after reading that first sentence? Anyway, it could well be that…
Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are everywhere now. They are definitely being touted as the future, with the not-so-old DSLR being looked at like a dinosaur now. While brands are bringing out more and more full-frame and APS-C models these days, a…
A NASA satellite has captured a striking image of a fractured Antarctic landscape that appears to resemble a hummingbird. [ Read More ]
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NASA launched its Mars rover Curiosity inside the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) on Nov. 26, 2011. Complete with 10 science instruments and 17 cameras, the robot can analyze mineral types, search for signs of microbial life, and take color panoramas of the Red…
The sale of the Amadea caps a turbulent and controversial history for the 348-foot yacht, which was seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Peloton delivered its first ever annual profit in fiscal 2026 but it's still working to generate sales growth as consumers pull back on big ticket purchases.
Harsh fouls against Clark and WNBA officiating have fueled a national debate, with some lawmakers demanding accountability from the league.
Private investment firms of John Doerr and other billionaires are backing geothermal energy, nylon recycling and more.
A talented wedding photographer gave the internet an unintended jump scare after including a pair of dangling legs in his frame. [ Read More ]
Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.
His first solo show with the gallery will open in September in Hong Kong.
All you really need for stargazing is your eyes and dark skies . . . right? The post All I Need for a Night of Stargazing Is... appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
Rocket Lab launched a Japanese radar-imaging satellite Aug. 6, more than a month after the previous launch attempt was aborted. The post Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite appeared first on SpaceNews .
Rockets, rovers and landers have dominated the attention of the commercial space industry as the United States focuses on sending humans back to the moon, but a handful of companies […] The post Three companies building the tech to grow crops on the moon…
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming segment surpassed $3 million in revenue for the second quarter, marking a 10% increase from the year prior
Versant noted revenue growth in its platforms business, which includes Fandango and GolfNow, and now, the recent acquisition of Full Swing.
Mushy, halo-ringed edges around trees and horizons have plagued Lightroom masks for years, and Adobe just added two sliders that clean them up. The fix works whether you use Lightroom Classic or the newer Lightroom. [ Read More ]
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HELSINKI — Commercial launch company Orienspace has kicked off preparations for an IPO coaching process while closing a funding round for accelerating its reusable Gravity-2 rocket. The Shandong-based company, formally […] The post Chinese launch startup…
Burger King's U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.
Keep your and your family safe from underground yellowjacket nests. Here's how to tell if holes in your yard are home to these stinging insects and what to do.
"Something about this lens just simply doesn’t have the magic that the 23mm f1.4 R does," is what I wrote in my Fujifilm 23mm f2 R WR lens review back in 2016 when I evaluated the optic. Many photographers have loved it for its small size, weather resistance,…
How a dream of becoming a costume designer became Dressmaker, a cosy crafting game.
There’s nothing like the sound of grinding metal as you wash the dishes.
Plus: devastating drawings by children held in ICE detention facilities.
Follow our live coverage of the total solar eclipse 2026 as we count down to eclipse day with the latest news, expert insight and updates before bringing you live reports from Greenland and Spain.
Yes, you read it right, that store-bought bouquet could become a long-lasting shrub. With a few quick snips, here's how you can turn something temporary into a long-lasting beauty
Eli Roth has confirmed it was used in a "very small portion” of the film.
Most people know that Mark Twain wrote about Jim and Huckleberry Finn navigating down the Mississippi. Less well known is that he occasionally dabbled in the burgeoning genre of science fiction. His 1898 short story “The Great Dark” is about a ship that sails…
“The best storytellers are fans first," Disney says after firing animators.
From exact timings to cloud cover warnings, these smartphone apps will help you dial in on the 2026 total solar eclipse.
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 5: Iapetus at superior conjunction As Gemini rises shortly before the Sun this morning, the planet Mercury is just over 7° due south of the constellation’s beta star, Pollux.…
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Over the past few months, we have seen multiple patents from camera brands. Panasonic has patented switching rings, Nikon has patented prime lenses, while Canon offers some designs of 45mm and 70-200mm amongst others. As part of their new filings, Canon has…
Darius Puia reveals the inspiration and techniques he uses to create detailed dystopian environments the provoke a feeling of unease.
Find out where you can experience totality on Aug. 12, 2026, and which countries will experience a partial solar eclipse.
Share your best pie recipe between August 6 and September 14, 2026, for the chance to win $800 from Taste of Home and Plugrà Premium European Style Butter. The post ‘Pie-Palooza’ Recipe Contest Announcement appeared first on Taste of Home .
After years of creating landscape photography videos, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes content, I have learned one undeniable truth: reliable audio is just as important as the camera itself. In this review, I am putting both versions of the new DJI Mic Mini…
Luminar Neo users will see an update to their app today. It’s version 1.28.0. Skylum is also moving toward a new name for the app, which is actually the original name. Neo will be dropped, leaving just Luminar. According to Skylum, today’s update is the first…
AI-generated images, video, audio, and certain text now have to be labeled in the European Union, and the rules reach any content shown to people inside the bloc no matter where you are based. Break them and the fines can climb to 15 million euros or 3…
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It's really odd to hear from an Editor in Chief and Publisher in the way that I'd about to speak to you. Most of us tend to address people as their community, their friends, etc. in a way that breaks off as soon as you stop spending money with them. But is…
Buried earth tubes, insulated growing beds, and plenty of family labor created a greenhouse that produces food and protects tender plants year-round
It's a great pleasure to announce the winners for the July photography competition “Urban Geometry“ If you're not already aware, then the monthly photography competition here at Light Stalking carries a $100 People Choice Award and a $100 overall winner…
NASA and Roscosmos have agreed to continue exchanging seats between Soyuz and Crew Dragon spacecraft, but that agreement does not yet extend to Starliner. The post NASA and Roscosmos continue seat barter agreement appeared first on SpaceNews .
August is a great time to get a head start on next spring's garden. Taking cuttings is easy and fun even in the August heat!
Tom the Dancing Bug: The Top-Secret Truth About Trump and the Reflecting Pool -> Please join the team that makes it possible for your friendly neighborhood comic strip Tom the Dancing Bug to exist in this hostile Trumpverse! JOIN US IN THE INNER HIVE , and be…
Your first prime lens, usually the classic 50mm f/1.8 "nifty fifty," is one of the best teaching tools in photography. It is small, sharp, inexpensive, and it forces good habits that a zoom never demands. But because it behaves so differently from the kit…
Traditionally, shooting with an anamorphic lens has always come with its set of hurdles. While having the cinematic squeeze is nice, battling with the size and weight can be rather unpleasant. Not to mention the need for diopters just to reach a decent…
Blue Origin has traced the explosion of its New Glenn rocket during a static-fire test in May to a valve in the rocket’s BE-4 engine. The post New Glenn explosion linked to rocket engine valve appeared first on SpaceNews .
The latest mid-tier Apple Watch is getting some Apple Intelligence upgrades, and it is up to 30% off.
Apple told a court this week that 11 other former employees may have been witnesses or otherwise involved in its trade secrets case against OpenAI, on top of the two it named in the original complaint. Apple is also asking the judge to stop OpenAI from…
Over the last two weeks of January 1975, Buckminster Fuller, the designer who popularized the geodesic dome, gave a series of lectures walking through his entire life's work. "Everything I Know" runs 42 hours. The Buckminster Fuller Institute has posted the…
Getting an AI model to launch a cyberattack usually just takes asking the right way. Cisco Talos researchers say that claiming you own the servers you are attacking often works, and so does calling the job a capture-the-flag contest or a bug bounty. — Read…
TL;DR: Pay $159.99 once (reg. $810) with code KOOFR by 11:59 p.m. PT today and get 1TB of Koofr cloud storage for life —no monthly storage bill required. Cloud storage has become one of those subscriptions most of us forget we're paying for—until the renewal…
Your brain isn't showing you the world so much as guessing at it. That's the argument from psychologist Daniel Yon , who runs the Uncertainty Lab at Birkbeck, University of London. The brain, Yon writes, works "like a scientist," constantly forming hypotheses…
DuckDuckGo, the search engine that built its whole pitch on not tracking you, now sells a pair of sunglasses. The $35 Paso Robles never needs charging, skips the smartphone app, and works with no internet connection. DuckDuckGo says that's by design, so the…
Netflix billed the January retreat as a "Vulnerability-Trust exercise," held at Sendero Ranch, a company property in Northern California. Kevin Baillie, then head of creative at Netflix's Eyeline Studios, used his turn to disclose that he'd taken supervised…
Fra Angelico’s Fiesole Altarpiece, made between 1420 and 1423, has been returned to its original setting at the convent of San Domenico following a lengthy restoration. The two-year process, funded by the cultural-preservation nonprofit Friends of Florence,…
The lawsuit takes issue with the 2024 rewrite of NAGPRA regulations.
A recent biography spends too much time speculating about the Dutch artist’s religious beliefs and not enough exploring other mysteries, including his possible use of a camera obscura.
An exhibition makes a case for the sensuality of these marble sculptures, recreating the perfumes and balms that once adorned them.
The now-defunct museum’s building and archives span over five decades of Scottish cultural and art history.
The graduate art therapy professor was placed on leave last semester after she assigned her class a case study that mentioned violence against Palestinians.
Henry Cavill will executive produce this spirited spinoff of 2024's 'Secret Level' anthology.
A first of its kind measurement of a magnetar may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90 years, but never directly observed. The results published Wednesday in Nature. Fast facts Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging…
Box office analysts say the resurgence of billion-dollar releases bodes well for a film industry that's still chasing pre-Covid levels, even with higher prices.
I tried some PNF stretching, aka PAILs and RAILs—and it actually works.
OpenAI is sunsetting another one of its short-lived products.
The ad campaign for Lee Cronin's The Mummy , a gritty new take on the public domain monster, has been partially unraveled by advertising regulators in the U.K. In upholding a complaint about the movie's posters, the Advertising Standards Authority determined…
"The Messenger" is a colorful street mural created in downtown Vista by world-renowned spray-paint artist Chor Boogie (Jason Hailey), who grew up in the area. The mural features a hummingbird and an ever-seeing eye, bringing spiritual meaning and bright life…
A trio of lemon curd, lemon zest and lemon juice make this the best and brightest lemon buttercream frosting ever.
The repaired altarpiece heads to the Church of San Domenico, just north of Florence.
The repatriated human remains include 17 skulls and one sample of hair, which have been in the museum’s collection since the late 19th century
This week, we honor a Czech Fluxus artist, a pioneering choreographer, and a promising gallery director.
Apple is now selling the MacBook Neo at its original price.
Craving another underdog sports story filled with unrelenting optimism? This 1986 classic is a must-watch.
Grokipedia, representing Elon Musk's committment and dedication to countering Wikipedia's supposedly leftist bias, stopped reviewing edits in April . Lawfare Media writes that "as far as we can tell, no entry has changed in more than three months," and that…
Dutch Bantam hens will lay small eggs in spring, summer and fall and will become broody in winter. Nowadays, the breed is used mainly for exhibition. The post Dutch Bantam: Breed Guide, Eggs, Temperament & Care appeared first on Hobby Farms .
The new Pentax DSLR that fans have waited years for has reportedly moved past the drawing board and into production. A Japanese insider says the camera is being built now, though no launch date has been confirmed. [ Read More ]
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Boxed cornbread mix becomes its very best self thanks to cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lots of chives.
English Heritage, the independent charity that maintains the vast National Heritage Collection, has appointed Tim Reeve as its new Chief Executive. He will begin his new role in November. English Heritage oversees some four hundred historic sites and…
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) in Brazil has announced Flávia Almeida as its next president, Art Review reports. Almeida, who is currently the institution’s vice president, will take the reins from Heitor Martins, who is leaving in September, after…
CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI once envisioned a colossal column projected to stand 1,665 feet on the shores of Chicago’s lakefront. However, the towering structure, based on his iconic 1918 Endless Column, was never realized. This speculative work is echoed,…
Powerful Photos of Athletic Pregnant Women Redefines What Pregnancy Looks Like [Interview] For Colorado-based photographer Ethan Herrold, “pregnancy is a powerful expression of the human form.” He celebrates the strength, resilience, and beauty of women…
Ten lots that trace his meteoric ascent from the upper echelons of the market to the rarefied realm of nine-figure sculpture sales.
The National Museum of Asian Art will show the works in an exhibition opening September 26.
The heartbreaking messages, seized by ICE from young children in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, were acquired by podcaster Allison Gill.
"The box is the most powerful thing ever created."
Tianyao Yang, taken from Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China The International Space Station transits the active Sun, captured here next to sunspot groups AR4498 and AR4500. The imager used software to model the station’s path to ensure it would cross those sunspot…
It's packing an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor.
Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds now come with ANC and 10-hour battery life.
Aurora Rush and Shae Sanders say a crowd surrounded them outside a Louisiana park restroom, shouted threats and slurs, and beat Sanders unconscious. Police charged Rush and Sanders, and asked the town council to pass a law banning their bathroom use. — Read…
The Delsarte System of Dramatic Expression is an acting manual, first published in 1885, that set out to chart every movement a human body can make. Genevieve Stebbins, an American actress, wrote it after training under Steele MacKaye, who had studied in…
The Katherine Johnson Statue at West Virginia State University (WVSU) honors the legendary NASA mathematician whose brilliant calculations launched America into orbit. Unveiled on August 25, 2018—the eve of her 100th birthday—this life-sized bronze monument…
Over the years, the Phoblographer has tested cameras and lenses with every major camera manufacturer and lens maker. And so we've got a massive database of images. We've used that massive database to test the presets that we've made for Capture One and…
Skylum, best known for its AI-powered photo editing software Luminar, is grappling with today's increasingly negative attitude toward artificial intelligence by changing its messaging to double-down on human creativity. [ Read More ]
John Carpenter's first graphic novel was inspired by a dream and translates the gothic horror of Prince of Darkness into comic form.
Choosing the spiciest jalapeno doesn't have to be a guessing game. These visual clues can help you spot the ones that pack some heat. The post How to Choose the Spiciest Jalapeno at the Store appeared first on Taste of Home .
It’s keeping my bubbly, well, bubbly so I can enjoy a summer’s worth of sparkling cocktails at my own pace.
An optional pinch of saffron adds a golden hue and subtly floral flavor to tangy buttermilk pie.
The Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh (CAM Raleigh), North Carolina is selling its longtime home in the city’s Warehouse District. The building has been listed the commercial real estate firm CBRE for an undisclosed sum. CAM Raleigh, which describes itself…
Whitestone Gallery in Seoul presents the artist's solo exhibition, 'Spiral of Energy.' 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 Monumental…
Natasha Le Bel, formerly global head of communications at Christie’s, has been named Sotheby’s chief communications officer.
“There is no question that the recovery of the market at this moment is entirely being driven by these collections,” one market watcher said.
Ten lots that trace his meteoric ascent from the upper echelons of the market to the rarefied realm of nine-figure sculpture sales.
FanDuel, Flutter's most important business, has been losing its dominance in market share in the United States.
More shows that let you root for the underdogs, whether they're playing volleyball or trying to run a small town government.
Hackers are targeting networks at hotels, conference centers, and airports.
In April, Mike Johnson promised "exact punishment" for congressional predators. With Ohio's Max Miller facing domestic-abuse allegations, Johnson has settled on "let the process play out." The comparison is not exact. Johnson's April remarks came after Eric…
Facing a difficult reelection campaign, Susan Collins has located a line she says she will not cross: confirming Donald Trump's former personal lawyer as attorney general. She has made abrupt about-faces over controversial votes in the past, saddling us with…
These birth month groundcover plants are said to reflect our personalities, telling us far more about ourselves than we may think.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris and Jordan phone in from the beach to talk about the ramifications of Nikon's loss to Viltrox in Chinese court as well as Sony's bid to buy Tamron. Plus, the two name what they think are every camera brand's greatest…
This Mediterranean sheet-pan gnocchi mixes veggies, briny olives, creamy feta and fresh dill for a flavor-packed meal with minimal cleanup.
Earlier this week, the Art Bridges Foundation announced that two museums—The San Diego Museum of Art and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art—are the recipients of the second annual Bridgemaker Prize. The prize, which this year comes with a $75,000 award…
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Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The […] The post Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data…
Description This composite of seven images from the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover shows Earth, visible as a small bright dot moving from upper left to lower right, passing behind the Martian moon Phobos on July 2, 2026, 1,907th…
Technicians joined the Orion crew and service modules together on July 30, 2026, inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew module will carry and sustain NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Andre…
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The Xteink X3 is at its lowest price ever.
Polyphonic music has two or more melodic lines running at the same time, and the earliest known written example is a short piece in praise of Saint Boniface, composed around the year 900. Giovanni Varelli found it in 2014, when he was a PhD student at St…
Dietitian Josie Porter, author of How Not to Take Supplements , sized up ten popular supplements for the Guardian . One of the largest multivitamin trials found a memory improvement in older adults, but it came to "roughly a quarter of a word in a 20-word…
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A new law in California requires AI generators to sign their work. The first phase of its transparency law requires difficult-to-remove provenance data to be embedded in the slop. California has begun requiring generative AI services with more than 1 million…
Black lung among veteran Appalachian miners is back to 1978 levels, at the same time the Trump administration has put stronger silica-dust protections on hold. After a century of mining, accessing Appalachia's remaining thin coal seams requires cutting…
In the vast graveyard of fast food chains, sometimes there is a resurrection. Founded in Minneapolis 7 years after Taco Bell, Zantigo (named Zapato at that time) had a similar model of rearranging the same array of a few ingredients to fill out a menu of…
Your camera gets the glory, but your desk is where the hours actually go. Culling a 2,000-frame wedding, stacking a 40-shot Milky Way panorama, running AI masks across a folder of 61-megapixel raw files: none of that happens in the field. It happens on the…
Leica is famous for its fully manual rangefinder cameras that are based on technology first introduced in 1954. In recent years there’s been what appears to be a huge surge of interest, particularly from younger YouTubers and influencers, all using…
Canon is working on a fluorine-free optical coating that offers the same water-repelling qualities and durability of fluorine, but without the PFAS problems. [ Read More ]
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It’s time to invest in a machine you’ll actually want to use—and won’t hate to clean.
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which recently announced that it will open December 11, has named Valerie Hillings as its inaugural director. Hillings joins the institution from Raleigh’s North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMAA), where she has served as director since…
Robert Irwin Speaks Out About the Negative Effects of AI on Photography Embed from Getty Images Photographer and conservationist Robert Irwin grew up in front of the camera and surrounded by wildlife. The spotlight became a platform for inspiring others to…
A new book from Dan Rimada, with photos by Gulce Kilkis, is slated for release in November. 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…
Astronomers have captured the death of a massive star from its first faint flash of X-rays, revealing an unusual supernova.
Google is kicking its legacy assistant off your phone very soon.
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Don't let unwanted weeds ruin the look of your gorgeous gravel driveway! This easy-to-use and affordable tool from Amazon helps you get rid of them fast.
Camera accessories do not often shake us up, but Falcam's latest introduction, TagBatt, is one such product that changes that. The accessory is a third-party camera battery with a built-in Apple AirTag. How does it work? And who can it benefit? Let's have a…
For jewelry makers, ToAuto's Smart Cutting Machine offers control and consistency in a desktop saw for lapidary or metal cutting. The post ToAuto Unveils Smart Cutting Machine: Industrial Precision, Now on Your Desktop appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and…
Swedish saffron buns ( saffransbullar ) are pillowy soft and perfumed with floral saffron. Pearl sugar adds crunch and pockets of sweetness.
Architect Valentina Autiero transformed a compact home on the Sorrento Peninsula into a vibrant retreat where light, color, and thoughtful design celebrate the beauty of everyday life
A new report zooms in on data from 10 cities between 2019 and 2024, linking local public investments to stronger performances in the arts sector.
Scientists observing the Sun with the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have caught a wave-like shape that's never been seen on the Sun's visible surface. The post Inouye Solar Telescope Sees the Sun Closer Than Ever appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
Another wave of constellations has staked claims for communications satellites in non-geostationary orbit (NGSO), but what hope do newcomers have alongside the industry’s entrenched, vertically integrated giants? A mix of […] The post Finding room in…
Earth and the Martian moon Phobos dance together in a series of images recently acquired by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Earth appears as a point of light in the Martian sky, disappearing behind the crescent of Phobos, the larger of Mars’ two moons. This…
Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
The upstart salad chain aimed to take on Sweetgreen and expanded rapidly under the ownership of Volt Investment.
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC that the company saw increased store traffic and sales this summer because of the World Cup.
It looks like an image taken on the semi-arid landscape of southern California, but this remarkable news photo, showing scorched grass, was actually taken in London. [ Read More ]
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The LA-based collaborative pair trace the "godly, biological, and machinic" dimensions of the algorithm through its etymological origins.
Corey Helford Gallery Celebrates 20 Years of Championing New Contemporary Art With a 2-Part Show The Los Angeles-based Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) has reached a milestone, and now it’s time to celebrate. It’s marking its 20th anniversary, and doing so with a…
QuantumSpace, a New York-based startup, identified previously undocumented restoration work on a painting attributed to Caravaggio.
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted surprising honeycomb-like shapes in the Red Planet soil while exploring a large valley.
Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.
Disney is considering a free streaming product as advertising takes a bigger role in making streaming profitable.
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A 55mm lens with an aperture ring solved a workflow problem on the Nikon Z f that had annoyed one wedding shooter for years. That single feature, plus a focal length that sits just past the standard 50mm, is worth a look. [ Read More ]
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A concert videographer says his professional camera gear was damaged after a Dancehall musician dragged him onstage in a widely publicized incident. [ Read More ]
Gaku Tada's new animation is everything AI can't do.
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Wiesenfeld delves into the power of visibility and imagination. 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 Enigmatic Narratives Unfold in…
Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?
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Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the hedge fund, which is run by Leopold Aschenbrenner.
My free cardboard mulch locks moisture into the soil, smothers weeds and prevents cats pooping, saving me so much time and effort.
Sony has always created updated iterations of its popular lenses. The 100-400mm is one such focal length, which welcomes its third iteration on August 3 (after 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM and 100-400mm f4.5 GM OSS). While it may seem off for a company to introduce…
A car photography company has sued AI image generator Midjourney, accusing it of copying tens of thousands of its copyrighted vehicle photos without permission. [ Read More ]
A drone photographer has captured what is believed to be the first-known aerial footage of a humpback whale giving birth in the ocean. [ Read More ]
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The coastal dune field in Brazil looks like a desert but fills with freshwater lagoons every year.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 5 – Spokes… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is…
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Every day, in his comments and his inbox, Pye Jirsa gets some version of the same message. AI is for talentless cheats. Real photographers don't use it. You're helping drain the reservoirs. You're making billionaires rich while the rest of us scrape by.…
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CVS also announced a new collaboration with Eli Lilly that will make Zepbound and Foundayo accessible to eligible patients on the CVS Health app.
Eli Lilly now expects 2026 revenue to come in between $85 billion and $87 billion, up from a previous guidance of $82 billion and $85 billion.
This striking perennial pairing works on every level, from the plants' shared growing needs to their glowing late-summer color and contrasting forms.
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This Games Costs $200 generated $1.3 million in sales but made its developer only $2,000.
The brand has kick-started another design battle.
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It's Lana! ---------------- Hey! The fourth Gunnerkrigg Court Omnibus from Dark Horse is here! There is a hardcover and a softcover available, and they are available wherever you can find books and comics! Here's a link to a Dark Horse Page with links to…
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Neuraspace, the Portuguese space traffic management startup, announced around $18 million in fresh funding Aug. 5 to expand European space domain awareness and defense capabilities. The post Neuraspace raises $18 million to expand sovereign space awareness…
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Follow our live coverage of the total solar eclipse 2026 as we count down to eclipse day with the latest news, expert insight and updates before bringing you live reports from Greenland and Spain.
Sony just unveiled a new lightweight telephoto zoom: the FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS. It’s portable and well-priced, coming in at just 654 grams and $850. Sony clearly sees it as a budget alternative to their higher-end telephotos, and that’s reflected in the…
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Disney reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday as the market awaits further updates and changes under newly minted CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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Light Lens Lab has announced its next lens, the 35mm f/2 "Apochromatic." It is the company's first new lens designed as part of its High-Performance Optical Research Project and the first in a series of new High Performance Series lenses. [ Read More ]
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More than 1,000 boxwoods, clipped hedges, and sculpted trees create a series of formal garden rooms shaped over the course of a decade
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GM said the deal will focus on domestic sales of Buick and Cadillac models in China and exporting Chevrolet products built in China for non-U.S. markets.
Delicious homegrown flavor awaits your fall table with these smart and easy veggie choices.
Researchers in Oregon have built a low-cost camera trap that uses AI to spot and identify wild bumblebees without netting or killing a single one. The system matched the species diversity that lethal traps and hand-netting turned up in the same field, at a…
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SpaceX plans to launch three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX plans to notch some big milestones on the next test flight of its Starship megarocket, which is tentatively scheduled for late August.
The companies, along with a third unidentified vendor, won $615 million in contracts for the AMTI satellite program The post Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking technologies appeared first on SpaceNews .
SpaceX plans to start deploying upgraded Starlink satellites into orbit on the next flight of its Starship vehicle, scheduled for as soon as the end of the month. The post SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights appeared first on SpaceNews .
A petition launched by Scottish architect Ruairidh Moir to rebuild Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famed Glasgow School of Art building has garnered almost 9,000 signatures. The campaign is a response to years of perceived inaction on the part of the Glasgow…
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The announcement comes less than a year after the Houston university opened a new $76M home for its art department.
But while those numbers are still preliminary, there are other, quieter ways in which the White House is trying to control how the institution uses available funding.
After a previously targeted launch date in November, NASA has moved up the next International… The post Crew-13 pilot reflects on career, training, and upcoming science ahead of flight to ISS appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will continue to evaluate data from Spire Global’s Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) under a $3 million contract extension announced Aug. 4. […] The post NOAA purchases Spire…
Paramount Skydance reported second-quarter earnings after the bell and said it continues to prepare for its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The company didn't provide updated guidance. New CEO Silvio Napoli earlier this year suspended production expectations.
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Sony has introduced the Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS, a super-telephoto zoom for 35mm full frame Alpha E-mount cameras. The headline figure is weight: the lens covers the full 100-400mm range at approximately 654 g, which places it well below the size and…
Someone sawed down all eight of the automated license plate reader cameras that watch the roads in and out of Winona, Minnesota, and hauled the cameras away. Two more cameras on a nearby Mississippi River bridge were taken the same way. [ Read More ]
French sauces, flaming desserts and unapologetic excess. The post This Is What a Menu from 1926 Would Look Like appeared first on Taste of Home .
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Hillings spent five years on the Guggenheim’s staff in New York before joining the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project in 2008 in a curatorial capacity.
Her first exhibition in the city for 30 years captures her single-minded focus on the needle as a metaphor for folding and unfolding, memory and displacement.
She will return to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation after helming the North Carolina Museum of Art for nearly eight years.
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
Using continuous imagery from NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof of concept test. The results, presented Tuesday at…
Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell craters. The impact poses no danger to Earth…
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The collapse came despite a significant injection of public money.
The artwork may provide new insight into cultural exchange between the Greek, Lydian, and Persian worlds.
A show at the Brooklyn Museum invites guests to work alongside the Dutch fashion designer in her recreated atelier.
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The first time I saw an Arctic tern was during my first trip up north, to the Shetland Islands. I didn’t manage to bring home anything significant—just a couple of documentary-style reportage shots. Years later, I tried again in Iceland, and a spark was…
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For the fiscal year 2027, the federal government has proposed lowering the Smithsonian Institution‘s budget to $961.3 million, the lowest prospective funding level since 2020. The submitted budget represents an 11% cut from the $1.08 billion allocated to the…
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The artist grew up on Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation and shines new light on the American West.
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NASA and SpaceX officials, together with the four members of Crew-13, spoke to the media on Aug. 3, providing an update on their preparations for launch.
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit today (Aug. 4), on the 90th Falcon 9 rocket flight of 2026.
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You couldn’t ask for a better year for one of the top annual meteor showers. If skies are clear be sure to watch for one of the top skywatching draws of 2026: the August Perseid meteor shower. While the Perseids are a draw on any year, 2026 is special, and…
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and…
Novo Nordisk raised its financial outlook as it tries to catch up with rival Eli Lilly in the booming GLP-1 market.
Chipotle has pulled the affected supply from restaurants and replaced them with peppers from different growers, according to the company.
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Set among cedar and Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island, the two-level retreat explores how architecture can deepen our connection to nature
This Laguna Beach Arts Festival Champions Local Art With a Juried Show of 120 Area Artists The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California, has made its yearly return and ignited the creative community in Orange County. Happening now through September 3,…
London's mayor has defended free entry to the capital's museums, arguing that culture should remain accessible regardless of income or background.
Among those participating are blue-chip enterprises like Hauser & Wirth, Gagosian, David Zwirner, Pace Gallery, White Cube, Perrotin, Lisson, and Paula Cooper.
SpaceX is recovering the intact Ship 40 from the Indian Ocean after its soft landing… The post While SpaceX recovers Ship 40, Ship 41 prepares for testing ahead of Flight 14 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com .
The Starlink 17-53 mission is the 90th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 10:05 a.m. PDT (1:05 p.m. EDT / 1705 UTC).
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If you're tired of flowers that disappear after a few weeks, these long-blooming favorites will keep your home and garden looking beautiful for months.
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Francisco Correa Cordero, whose ten-year-old Lubov gallery was a beacon for emerging artists, died on August 2 in a Manhattan hospital. He was thirty-seven. His death was announced by his gallery in an Instagram post, which noted that Cordero “passed away…
An ongoing series of seasonal scavenger hunts in Minnesota woodlands playfully invite inquiry. 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…
While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
Startups and established spacecraft manufacturers are investing in engines designed to give small satellites more freedom to change orbit The post Military demand shapes market for satellite propulsion appeared first on SpaceNews .
SAN FRANCISCO – Rubicon Space Systems completed hot-fire testing of its Velox 5-newton ASCENT monopropellant thruster, paving the way for on-orbit operations in 2027. “The program demonstrated performance beyond our […] The post Rubicon ASCENT thruster moves…
Technicians installed a commemorative plaque, seen in this July 28, 2026, photo, on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The plaque honors the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer and one of the architects of the agency’s modern…
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I couldn't stop noticing this fragrant favorite popping up in stylish gardens. Turns out, it has everything we're looking for in a future-proof plant.
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From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.
The July decline adds to a lackluster sales year for the automaker, with results off 9.7% compared to 2025.
A constant f/1.8 mid-range zoom on an APS-C body gets you close to the look of a 24-70mm on full frame, with less weight and a smaller footprint. That kind of flexibility is exactly what keeps pulling shooters back. [ Read More ]
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Forthcoming from MW Editions, the book features nearly 100 photographs from the last 25 years. 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…
The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features.
Wildland fires in early August 2026 pushed air quality to unhealthy levels, destroyed hundreds of structures, and triggered mandatory evacuations in Spokane.
APOD Science APOD APOD: August 4, 2026 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is…
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A new analysis of decades-old data from NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered overlooked traces of crystalline hematite and altered magnetite, adding to growing evidence that liquid water once played a major role in shaping the Red Planet.
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Demand for microgravity research and manufacturing is brewing — perhaps literally.When SpaceX launched the first test flight of Starfall, its commercial reentry capsule, on June 23, the company did not […] The post SpaceX’s new Starfall program offers…
While SpaceX says there is a “significant” amount of life left in its Crew Dragon fleet, the company has hedged on how long it will continue flying the spacecraft. The post Future of Crew Dragon weighs on commercial spaceflight industry appeared first on…
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McDonald's new U.S. President Skye Anderson has been with the company for 26 years and succeeds Joe Erlinger in the role.
McDonald's stock has fallen more than 11% this year, dragging its market cap down to roughly $191 billion.
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Merck cut its profit guidance due to a charge tied to its acquisition of biotech company Terns Pharmaceuticals.
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First they came for the software. Then they came for the hardware.
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The shape of the letters was inspired by the state's attractions.
Peak Design has announced the City Line, a series of six new bags that it says are built around lightweight construction, intuitive organization, and "clean aesthetics." [ Read More ]
Future Knight looks like the '80s with beautiful LCD-inspired animation.
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When the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 Neo was announced in early July, we stated that it looks like an older Canon nifty 50 lens. But that, I specifically mean the one for DSLRs that I reviewed back in 2011; but in some ways, it reminds me of the one that I also…
Jen combines flowers and summer harvests from her Connecticut flower farm into colorful, seasonal arrangements
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile recently released a stunning deep-space image of the cosmos apparently containing over 500,000 galaxies. Not stars, galaxies! The mind-blowing image was shot using an LSST camera, which holds the record as the world's…
Build an ultralight FPV Whoop video drone that weighs less than three nickels! The post The Lightest FPV Whoop Drone appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Some recipes tell you everything you need to know about the person who created them. This mortadella sandwich from chef Anthony Bourdain is one of those recipes. The post I Tried Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Sandwich—and It Couldn’t Have Been More Him appeared…
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Build an ultralight FPV Whoop video drone that weighs less than three nickels! The post The Lightest Whoop appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
The iced matcha latte all over your feed is cheaper to make at home, and it tastes even better.
Don't let that bottle of balsamic glaze collect dust in the back of your pantry. These recipes add a sweet, tangy finish to salads, sandwiches, pizzas and more. The post 15 Tangy Recipes with Balsamic Glaze That Go Beyond Salad appeared first on Taste of Home…
The couple were named jointly to ARTnews’s 2025 Top 200 Collectors list, with a focus on contemporary art.
“He accomplished and lived for his dream through the gallery of a safe and meaningful community for artists,” Lubov posted on Instagram.
In the decade since starting his New York gallery, he mounted exhibitions of artists including Mira Dayal, Shannon Cartier Lucy, Parker Ito, Bryce Kroll, and Xingzi Gu.
3D Film Parts has expanded its SignatureCap lineup from a single product into a three-mount series, bringing its custom-printed body and rear lens cap sets to Canon RF, Sony E, and Nikon Z camera systems. [ Read More ]
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Leonardo expert Martin Kemp supports the attribution to Leonardo and his studio.
Employees at the Massachusetts museum established by the children’s book artist behind “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” cited poor working conditions and under-staffing in a statement.
Staff at Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) in UK-based trade union Prospect have decided to strike on August 11 and 12, as per a recent statement. Over 90% of members voted on action, with nearly 77% of those favoring strike action. Operating out of Greenwich’s…
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How to trick your crummy dishwasher into cleaning like an expensive one.
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Dvira Interiors leaned into the penthouse’s late-’80s character by pairing its curved architecture with global influences, tactile materials, and immersive interiors
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In her first US exhibition of the video art pioneer, water’s changing states become a metaphor for the city.
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The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.
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Pretty enough to stop me in my tracks but tough enough to handle summer stress, this purple perennial proves you don't have to choose between beauty and resilience.
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Her gift also includes 300 works from her personal art collection and her teaching materials and syllabi from her tenure at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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This simple citrus trick turns leftover fruit into a backyard bird buffet, and all while helping me tackle one of my garden's biggest nuisances.
Native plants, donated perennials, and years of dedication have transformed the grounds of a Philadelphia elementary school into a vibrant landscape
A once-empty yard has become a tropical paradise full of foliage and color
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A small Philadelphia lot becomes a garden full of discovery through imaginative planting and repurposed treasures
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When the 5D Mk IV came out, I remember rolling my eyes so hard. By that time, I had moved onto Sony, Fuji, and Olympus. They were all flying around Canon at Mach 3 while Canon flew on a single DSLR shaped engine. In 2026, the camera turns 10 years old. What…
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In this episode, Phil and John catch up on what’s happening around the Woodsmith Shop. They discuss listener comments, woodworking tools, vintage auctions, hand tools, and what keeps woodworkers coming... Source
Here are the online extras for the October 2026 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazine delivered directly to your mailbox (physical or email) six times a... Source
Once upon, mass timber construction was the norm. Using it today isn’t a return to the past, but a reminder that structure is more than something to be hidden. I’ve... Source
Do you ever rediscover something you forgot you even owned? I had one of those moments recently. Every summer I tackle the annual garage cleanout. Somehow, despite doing it every... Source
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The single most important hand-tool appliance is 3 sticks of wood. Owning a backsaw without owning a bench hook is like riding a bicycle without handlebars. This simple hand-tool appliance... Source
I wanted to use my benchtop belt sander as a safe and accurate way to grind my hand tools. By adding a little extension table that is co-planar with the... Source
Two classic joints build a beautiful utility piece In 2020, when we settled into our fully working from home routine, one thing became clear: sitting all day, without the prompts... Source
Westbury Lumber was deeded the neighboring prison to expand its hardwoods business in Red Creek, N.Y. In a year filled with devastating fires and other bad news for the lumber... Source
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at 1989. Tool News Quick Bites... Source
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These two universal plywood clamps are easy to make and use on any CNC router. The post Easy DIY CNC Workholding Clamps appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Join Dale Dougherty and Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of the new Make: Physics book, to discover how their hands-on physics experiments can transform passive learning into an interactive exploration of the world around us. The post Make: Live –…
HeyGears' G1 desktop full-color 3D printer is open to early bird backers on Kickstarter. The post HeyGears G1 Series Launches on Kickstarter, Bringing Full-Color 3D and UV Printing to the Desktop appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Open Sauce 2026 was filled with familiar faces, new projects, robots, and all kinds of wings. The post Bots, Blasters, Bugs, and a Bunch of Open Sauce Hardware appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Earth’s atmospheric “sunscreen,” the ozone layer, is vital to life. Find its peak altitude with this DIY instrument. The post Amateur Scientist: Measure the Height of the Ozone Layer appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
Log your tire temperatures with a race car tire pyrometer and tune your ride for faster times. The post Race Car Tire Pyrometer appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
This cherry tomato tart starts with an all-butter crust spread with a thin swipe of chili crisp, then filled with ricotta folded with deeply roasted scallions and fresh chives. A generous layer blistered cherry tomatoes tops the ricotta, and a final…
Whether enjoyed out on the fairway or while relaxing on the porch at home, a refreshing Transfusion cocktail is a hole-in-one sipper.
We love Mexican street corn so much that we turned it into a topping with these Mexican street corn hot dogs.
To recreate this classic midwestern state fair drink at home, shake fresh lemons with sugar and ice water right in the cup until the mix is perfectly cold and frothy. It's even better than lemonade! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Deluxe pizza toppings, toasted focaccia cubes and a pizzeria-inspired vinaigrette make this Chicago deep-dish panzanella a salad to remember.
Despite their name, salt potatoes aren't overloaded with salt! They have a thin salty crust that forms when they're boiled in super salty water. This Central New York dish originated in Syracuse, which was nicknamed "Salt City" in the 1800s because of the…
Saffron is the star of this silky shrimp linguine with saffron sauce, bringing brilliant color and its subtly luxurious aroma.
You don't need a canning kettle, a candy thermometer or any preserving experience to pull off this rhubarb jam.
Lula's Garden offers easy-care succulents for any occasion. Pick up a curated gift box packed with cozy extras like chocolate, tea, and more! The post This Succulent Delivery Service is My Go-To Gift for Special Occasions appeared first on Taste of Home .
After much testing, we developed a formula for the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
The addition of hot honey gives this blueberry Brie grilled cheese a slow, sneaky heat that keeps you reaching for bite after bite.
New stovetop popcorn makers pop up every year, but they're not nearly as a-maize-ing as this tried-and-true classic. The post I Eat Popcorn Every Day—This Stovetop Popcorn Maker is the Only One I’ll Use appeared first on Taste of Home .
One quick shake of this budget-friendly seasoning transforms ordinary frozen French fries into restaurant-worthy bites. The post This $2.85 Aldi Find Makes Frozen French Fries Taste Like They’re from a Restaurant appeared first on Taste of Home .
After more than a month of cooking steaks, chicken, potatoes and a 24-hour chuck roast, the near-silent Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 earned a permanent place in my kitchen. The post I Tested Anova’s Sous Vide Cooking System to See If It’s Worth the Hype…
Explore Memphis-style barbecue, from spice-rubbed dry ribs and saucy wet ribs to smoked pulled pork sandwiches loaded with coleslaw. The post A Guide to Memphis Barbecue appeared first on Taste of Home .
There's no crying for any reason in historic Cooperstown, New York. The post I Went to Cooperstown, NY for Baseball and Fell in Love with the Food Scene appeared first on Taste of Home .
We put both family calendars to the test in order to see which is worth its salt. It didn't take long for us to declare a winner. The post Skylight vs. Hearth: We Put These Digital Calendars Head to Head appeared first on Taste of Home .
One small shift in kitchen cleaning gave me a ton of time and energy back. The post I Stopped Running My Dishwasher Overnight, and It Totally Changed My Life appeared first on Taste of Home .
The best recipe storage solutions also double as beautiful heirlooms. Preserve and enjoy your favorite family dishes for years to come! The post Preserving Grandma’s Traditions: Recipe Storage Tips, According to Experts appeared first on Taste of Home .
Cottage cheese varies quite a bit from brand to brand. Here's how they all compare to each other, plus the brand I go back to every time. The post I Tried 8 Brands of Cottage Cheese, and Nothing Beats My Tried-and-True Favorite appeared first on Taste of Home…
Chips Ahoy! just dropped a mystery flavor, and cookie detective was the role I was born to play. The post Chips Ahoy! Has a New Secret Flavor—and I Think I Cracked the Case appeared first on Taste of Home .
Every corner of the country has its own take on barbecue. Meet the smoky, saucy traditions that have shaped barbecue across America. The post The United States of Barbecue: A Regional Guide appeared first on Taste of Home .
A simple extra step can transform frozen vegetables into a crispy, flavorful side dish. The post How I Get Perfectly Roasted Frozen Veggies Every Time appeared first on Taste of Home .
Can you eat croissant ice cream sandwiches for breakfast? Asking for a friend. The post I Tried the Croissant Ice Cream Sandwich Trend—and I’m Already Craving Another appeared first on Taste of Home .
These recipes with pistachio cream turn the rich, nutty spread into irresistible desserts, like pistachio tiramisu, cinnamon rolls and Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars. The post 10 Sweet Pistachio Cream Desserts That Are Worth the Splurge appeared first on…
Watermelon feta salad is the sweet-and-savory summer side you’ll keep coming back to. Juicy watermelon, salty feta and fresh mint get tossed with a rich balsamic drizzle for an easy, refreshing dish made for cookouts and sunny days.
Magic Spoon's new Protein Oatmeal is creamy, perfectly sweet and hunger-busting—that's why it earned a Taste of Home Award. The post This Protein Oatmeal Is the Hunger-Fighting Breakfast Hero I Needed appeared first on Taste of Home .
Pronto Pups look similar to corn dogs, but the batter is made with rice flour, corn flour and cornmeal, which gives them a different texture. They've been a fixture at Minnesota and Kansas state fairs since the 1940s and most fair-goers have strong opinions…
I grew up in Puyallup, Washington, and we have the state fair in our city every year. I visited this fair for many years, and love the state fair scones—so I decided to recreate them at home. The scones are layered with raspberry jam and butter. —John…
That giant watermelon on your counter isn't nearly as intimidating as it looks. The post How to Cut a Watermelon appeared first on Taste of Home .
Here’s how to build the gingerbread cottage from the cover of our Taste of Home Christmas 2026 cookbook, including a printable pattern, a recipe for gingerbread dough and step-by-step piping instructions. The post How to Build a Gingerbread Cottage appeared…
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra In this style of sashimi from Hokkaido, raw squid is thinly sliced and served with an umami-rich dipping sauce. The post Ika Somen appeared first on Saveur .
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra A lively dressing of balsamic vinegar and fish sauce ties together tender seafood, salty salami, and briny giardiniera into a sensational side dish. The post Rhode Island Squid Salad appeared first on Saveur…
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra Charred over high heat and tossed with a punchy herb sauce, this quick seafood dish is bright, smoky, and deeply satisfying. The post Grilled Squid With Potatoes, Olives, and Green Harissa appeared first on…
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra Okra, coconut milk, and plenty of aromatics round out this hearty East African stew. The post Zanzibar Squid Curry appeared first on Saveur .
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra A fragrant spice paste of lemongrass, galangal, and makrut lime brings potent flavor to this beloved Cambodian dish. The post Grilled Squid Stuffed With Pork and Kroeung appeared first on Saveur .
Photo: Scott Semler • Food Styling: Camille Becerra Slow-cooked seafood forms a glossy black sauce for this pasta finished with herbs and a squeeze of lemon. The post Squid Ink Spaghetti appeared first on Saveur .
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber Wrapped in bacon, topped with beans and veggies, and drizzled with mayo, mustard, and jalapeño sauce, these loaded wieners are an Arizona icon. The post Sonoran Dogs appeared first on Saveur .
Nathan Hinze Drink and eat like a local at these bars steeped in history and lore. The post The Ultimate Edinburgh Pub Crawl appeared first on Saveur .
Alex Yem Born from broken rice grains once considered inferior, the city’s humble breakfast staple has become one of Vietnam’s most satisfying—and endlessly customizable—meals. The post Where to Find the Best Cơm Tấm in Saigon appeared first on Saveur .
Alex Yem Each mouthwatering episode focuses on an iconic dish in Ho Chi Minh City, from broken rice to pho. The post Eat Your Way Through Saigon Via SAVEUR’s New Video Series appeared first on Saveur .
A cottage cheese smoothie, speedy omelet roll-up, and more hand-picked recipes from our Dear Bon Appétit column.
Everything I use to make donning dish gloves a habit.
I tested the Fontana Forni Volta to see if the hefty price tag was worth it.
A dry rub, not buttermilk brine, is the secret to this flavorful fried chicken dinner.
The best homemade hummus starts with an unexpected ingredient: ice cubes.
It may not follow the rules of traditional ice cream making, but the Ninja Creami’s creamy results won me over after a week of testing.
Nutty, grain-free, sweet, or savory—we’ve got a granola pick for you.
These grills are worth lighting up.
Dominic Sessa, Kareem Rahma, and food media personalities sipped martinis and Negronis at Golden Steer in Greenwich Village.
Wear it shopping, gardening, to work—everywhere! You'll look great.
They tried taking it off the menu. It didn’t go well.
Like a plant-based fruit and vegetable wash, our senior editor’s new favorite apron, and the comfiest slides.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Save your shoulders (and your sandwiches).
Discover our staff's favorite home bases for exploring the Windy City's vibrant food scene.
On Four Seasons I, omakase, Champagne, and Michelin-starred menus give you plenty of reason to stay on board.
Made with canned tuna, anchovies, lemon, and olive oil, this creamy, savory condiment is good on just about everything.
Here’s what our editors recommend for crunchy fries, crispy chicken skin, blistered veggies, and more.
Like a watermelon panzanella and pesto pizza.
And all my top picks feel oh so good in your hand.
In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, this one scene had movie-goers gagging.
Steak salad, buttermilk corn pasta, the best gazpacho, and more quick dinners to make this month.
When it comes to stomach-scorching heat, these eight spots prove the limit does not exist for locals.
Plus RFK Jr.’s YouTube cooking show, the fires in Bordeaux, and more
This streamlined Italian tomato sauce makes magic out of a handful of pantry ingredients.
Even worse, a fresh heatwave could turn Bordeaux into a tinderbox and complicate firefighting efforts.
Jesse riffs on Polish karpatka with a no-bake cheesecake filling swirled with tangy plum jam.
With dramatic choux layers and fruit-rippled cream, it’s the drag queen of Polish desserts.
Tender, buttery breakfast pastries with crisp caramelized edges, a fragrant cinnamon-orange filling, and a crackly sugar topping.
This month’s Snack Drop features two types of puffs, a gochujang nut mix, and flavor-packed protein chips.
Shein disclosed the FTC is investigating its U.S. business, but the nature of the probe is unclear.
Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance.
Audi sales have struggled in the U.S. over the last several quarters. The brand has been hit by tariffs and a market shift away from EVs. New product may help.
Wall Street is projecting a strong second quarter for Yum Brands, but investors' focus will be on updates related to the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell.
Procter & Gamble reported quarterly earnings per share that topped Wall Street's estimates, but its revenue fell short of expectations.
The regional sports networks that air games for local New York and New Jersey teams, including MLB's Yankees and NHL's Rangers, will have a new streaming home.
Humana maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share, which some analysts called a "disappointment" amid high expectations for insurers.
The FTC sued Hims and Hers over alleged health data sharing with Meta and Snap, billing practices and subscription cancellations.
China was once Nike's fastest-growing region but the company has lost relevance among young consumers and ceded market share to smaller, domestic brands.
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.
Sophie Cunningham said what she said about transgender women in sports. Now others want their say, whether the WNBA wants to hear them or not.
Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren told reporters Saturday afternoon that the departures of three contributors to the Thunder's 2025 championship team felt "like losing a family member," but at the same time, "that's how the business of this game goes."
Kevin Durant compared the new-look 76ers to his Warriors teams in terms of offensive firepower after Philly added LeBron James in free agency.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he's "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL, he told reporters Saturday, as he continues to battle for the team's backup position behind former No. 1 pick Cam Ward.
The Big East is expected to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as the league's next commissioner, sources told ESPN.
Sach Chandan breaks down all the action from the first night of SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly linked with a move to Newcastle United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.
The NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. Which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9, and which ones are a long way off?
The players, position groups or situations that could swing the season for each of the top teams.
Let's look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason -- one from each team.
Carvana said Wednesday it expects earnings of between $2.7 billion and $3 billion this year after reporting record quarterly results for the second quarter.
Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.
Ferrari is bumping up its 2026 guidance after beating Wall Street's second quarter expectations amid "healthy" demand for its products.
Large language models may give financial advisors a run for their money, but wealth management leaders say the human touch can't be replaced.
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday swung to profit in the second quarter, boosted by rising demand in North America.
Columnist Dan Wetzel says the WNBA should stop trying to police what players and fans think.
A bright boxing future is wiped out in an encounter with Texas man with a long record of police arrests
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
Based on Jeff Passan's intel, here's how the deadline might unfold for some of the biggest names.
It's time for our trade deadline weekend update. Here are the big names your team could be targeting before Monday at 6 p.m. ET.
Will Punk vs. Rhodes steal the weekend? And is this the end for Brock Lesnar?
Mike Clay goes position by position and lays out a successful approach for 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Five-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach but says he isn't retiring as a player yet.
The Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot in a scooter crash last weekend.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said the preseason will be a "great opportunity" after a pair of Achilles surgeries that have sidelined him for almost two years.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday.
Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen sustained a lower left leg injury during a special teams drill, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury.
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted to the locker room after suffering a lower-body injury during Saturday's training camp practice.
Seeking bullpen help in their quest to end an 11-year postseason drought, the Pirates have agreed to a trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources told ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to have surgery on the nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and will be out for the year, general manager John Lynch told reporters.
The restaurant company provided no update on the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell restaurants is affecting its business.
Ferrari is pleased with the launch of the Luce all-electric vehicle despite significant criticism upon the car's spring debut, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna.
The next iteration of the streaming wars is likely to be about aggregating content on the biggest existing platforms.
Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."
Jersey Mike's priced its initial public offering at $23 per share.
FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.
Universal and Imax have extended the availability of 70 mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's retelling of Homer's epic into mid-September.
Rivian reduced its 2026 spending plans and slightly narrowed its previously forecast losses this year as the company reported second-quarter results.
With the rise of secondary markets and a stronger liquidity environment, more companies are choosing to stay private for longer, according to experts.
General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle artificial intelligence system that's better tailored for its customers later this year.
UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.
As incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take the reins, he told CNBC he's focused on expanding the company's reach and enhancing the customer experience.