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'Wheel of Time' Season 2 coming to Prime Video in September

51 weeks ago from UPI

Amazon shared first-look photos and a premiere date for "The Wheel of Time" Season 2.

Native American program’s blanket ceremony links history, culture

51 weeks ago from Harvard Science

Bestowing a blanket to mark a big achievement is an important cultural practice among many Indigenous communities. And graduating from Harvard qualifies. The Harvard University Native American Program began practicing the tradition last...

'Family Stallone': Sylvester Stallone reality series renewed for Season 2

51 weeks ago from UPI

"The Family Stallone," a reality series featuring Sylvester Stallone, his wife, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, and their three daughters, will return for a second season on Paramount+.

There’s a good reason why so many adults are scared of clowns

51 weeks ago from PopSci

Even the most jovial of clowns can instill fear in many. Deposit Photos What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder...

Meta begins new round of layoffs affecting 6,000 jobs

51 weeks ago from UPI

Meta started a third round of layoffs Wednesday as the company was expected to cut more than 6,000 jobs.

Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

51 weeks ago from BBC News: Science & Nature

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants

Are search engines bursting the filter bubble? Study finds political ideology plays bigger role than algorithms

51 weeks ago from Physorg

Political ideology and user choice—not algorithmic curation—are the biggest drivers of engagement with partisan and unreliable news provided by Google Search, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers faculty published...

British police called in to probe new claims former PM Boris Johnson broke lockdown rules

51 weeks ago from UPI

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to the police for possible breaches of lockdown rules when he was in office in 2020 and 2021, London's Metropolitan and...

Netflix begins password sharing crackdown in the United States

51 weeks ago from UPI

Netflix began alerting subscribers that they will no longer be allowed to share their accounts with users outside of their households.

Get the iPad (9th Gen) for $60 less thanks to this Amazon deal

51 weeks ago from Live Science

Apple's cheapest iPad just got even cheaper at Amazon.

Save big by bundling these computers with Microsoft Office

51 weeks ago from PopSci

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Select from four packages that pair a laptop with Microsoft Office access at...

EU General Court annuls Italian COVID-19 airline subsidy

51 weeks ago from UPI

The European Union's General Court has ended an Italian $140.2 million COVID-19 government subsidy favoring Italian-licensed airlines over other EU air carriers.

Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost dazzle at 'Asteroid City' premiere at Cannes

51 weeks ago from UPI

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Johansson's film "Asteroid City," directed by Wes Anderson.

NASA serves up $750,000 to Deep Space Food Challenge winners in cook-off for astronaut eats

51 weeks ago from Space.com

NASA announced the winners of phase two of the Deep Space Food Challenge, an initiative to design new food production technologies that could be used by astronauts on extended voyages.

Renfrew County's virtual pandemic project might be short-term fix for family doctor shortage

51 weeks ago from CBC: Health

When it comes to Ontario’s family doctor shortage, the paramedic chief in Renfrew County thinks he's found a cure with a hybrid model of care.

MTV VMAs set for Sept. 12 in Newark, N.J.

51 weeks ago from UPI

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards is set to return to New Jersey's Prudential Center on Sept. 12.

Barbashev, Hill lead Golden Knights past Stars for 3-0 lead in WCF

51 weeks ago from UPI

Ivan Barbashev scored once and assisted two other goals, while goaltender Adin Hill totaled 34 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a shutout of the Dallas Stars and...

China names Xie Feng as new ambassador to United States

51 weeks ago from UPI

China's foreign vice minister Xie Feng announced Tuesday he has taken on the role as ambassador to the United States.

Column: This company made billions by surprise-billing helpless ER patients. Then justice arrived

51 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

Medical staffing firm Envision built a business on surprising ER patients with out-of-network doctors they couldn't avoid. Then Congress outlawed its business model — sending it into bankruptcy.

What to know about Apple’s new Rapid Security Response updates

51 weeks ago from PopSci

Rapid Security Response updates are designed to keep your devices safe in a timely manner. Malte Helmhold / Unsplash Software updates are crucial to the health of your various gadgets and it’s generally...

Sask. experts give advice on helping bees in and out of cities

51 weeks ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Bee experts from the Saskatchewan government and University of Saskatchewan give advice on helping bees in both the wild and urban centres.

Britain's Consumer Prices Index falls to 8.7% but core inflation rises to 31-year high

51 weeks ago from UPI

British inflation rate dropped sharply into single-digit territory in April as falling energy costs fed through into prices but food inflation remained stubbornly high, the country's main statistical agency said.

South Carolina lawmakers send 6-week abortion ban to governor

51 weeks ago from UPI

Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled South Carolina legislature have passed controversial legislation to ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Famous birthdays for May 24: Alfred Molina, Kristin Scott Thomas

51 weeks ago from UPI

Actor Alfred Molina turns 70 and actor Kristin Scott Thomas turns 63, among the famous birthdays for May 24.

New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for scouting U.S. landmarks for terror attacks

51 weeks ago from UPI

New Jersey resident Alexei Saab, who scouted U.S. landmarks for terror attacks and received military-type training from Hezbollah, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to the Justice...

Hertz Foundation Announces 2023 Hertz Fellows

51 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

From advancing artificial intelligence to strengthening our national security, the 2023 Hertz Fellows will address the most pressing challenges facing our nation.

Researchers build bee robot that can twist

51 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed by Washington State University researchers.

Want a backyard behive? Expert explains benefits and tips for homeowners

51 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Bees serve an important role in pollinating our gardens. However, homeowners looking to venture into beekeeping have a lot to think about long before any potential honey harvest. James M....