The wheels are already beginning to turn on Donald Trump’s plan to make the US into the “crypto capital of the planet” following his return to the White House.In an executive order signed Thursday, Trump established a “working group on digital asset markets,” which will be responsible for weighing the possibility of the US forming a “strategic national digital asset stockpile,” among other things.The promise to establish a stockpile was one of numerous commitments made by Trump to the crypto industry before he was reelected. Though the idea stumped economists, it received a rapturous reception among bitcoiners. As rumors of…
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Poe’s Legacy Sparks Haunting New Gothic Reads Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales have transcended centuries, inspiring everything from screen adaptations to Gothic novels that leave readers trembling. In honor of his 216th birthday, explore ten haunting new books that channel his legacy of terror, supernatural intrigue, and macabre brilliance — if you dare. Lit Garden: Epic Stories Worth Every Page Sweeping tales and immersive worlds offer an unmatched escape, drawing you into stories that linger far beyond their final pages. Here’s a list of unforgettable reads that prove great stories are worth the journey. In Case You Missed It: Inspiring…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the White House in Washington DC on 21 January 2025AARON SCHWARTZ/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock This week, OpenAI and other tech companies joined US president Donald Trump at the White House to pledge a private investment of half a trillion dollars in US data centres over the next four years. The “Stargate Project” could power an ambitious expansion of AI technology – with repercussions for the US electricity grid and the country’s energy future. The Stargate announcement comes as North America has been experiencing surging electricity demand in recent years. The grid is already straining to keep… View…
On Thursday’s (January 23) new episode of Jeopardy! three recently-crowned champions faced off for the opportunity to advance to the Tournament of Champions — namely, Will Yancey, Drew Goins, and Mehal Shah — in a Wildcard Finals match that was surprisingly marked with some near-miss answers and big backslides. Yancey in particular had a tough night. He fell victim to this game’s apparent trend of adding S’s to an answer (on a Daily Double, no less), and only got one of the three DDs he found right. Worse, he also bet a good bit on Final Jeopardy but was the…
Robert Eggers is adding another cult classic to his resume.After turning the Germain silent horror film Nosferatu into a modern hit, Eggers will soon begin work writing and directing a new Labyrinth, based on the 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson.According to Deadline, “the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Henson’s 1986 classic. Eggers is writing the script with Sjón, his collaborator on 2022 Viking actioner The Northman.”Eggers and Sjón are already working on another new project as well, this one titled Werwulf about a farmboy from an alien world who receives a call to adventure from an old wizard and journeys into…
Barry Michael Cooper, the journalist who coined the term “New Jack Swing” to describe the music Teddy Riley was making during the ’80s and wrote the screenplays for influential movies like New Jack City featuring Wesley Snipes’ iconic role as Nino Brown, Above the Rim starring 2Pac in one of his most memorable roles as street hustler Birdie, and Sugar Hill (also starring Snipes) passed away Tuesday (Jan. 22). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Nelson George, another influential hip-hop journalist, broke the news on his Substack. “Barry Michael Cooper died today…
Kate Knibbs / Wired: Q&A with Stanford professor and IP lawyer Mark Lemley on deciding to quit representing Meta in AI copyright case Kadrey v. Meta, Trump, DEI, Elon Musk, and more — In an exclusive interview with WIRED, celebrated intellectual property lawyer Mark Lemley elaborates on why he quit and what he makes of the AI copyright battlefield. View Original Source Here
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Spear and the Sentinel? I used to work as the head of innovation for the US SEAL Teams and I spent a lot of time working with national labs. At one location I had the pleasure of working on quantum sensor technology and the plot sort of formed itself. Additionally, as far as the characters are concerned, I wanted to express the dynamics of working in the Special Operations community as an outsider and the ongoing cultural issues one may face. If you had to pick theme songs…
Spatial pattern of nine climate zones in Central Europe through the last 500 years, with the expansion of red and orange (VWD, WD) areas indicating the spread of very hot and dry conditions less suitable for current agricultural crops, particularly since the mid-20th century. This has led to northward drift of the more productive (green) zones. Credit: Geophysical Research Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1029/2024GL112363 Droughts are a serious consequence of climate change, devastating ecosystems, along with the organisms and communities who inhabit them. Understanding the impact of this upon agricultural productivity is vital to ensure sustainable food supplies and local economies.…
Critic’s Rating: 4.4 / 5.04.4The personal touches that Chicago PD has brought to this season are paying off and are deeply emotional. Initially, the idea of Disco Bob returning to the series spelled trouble as Ruzek’s father often is in a bind or causing issues. However, Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 10 flipped the script with a devastating blow to the Ruzek men. (Lori Allen/NBC) Amid Ruzek’s attempt to solve a horrific serial killer case, he had to process the news that his father was deep in the stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s a jarring reality check for a certain stage…
Brady Corbet: ‘It’s a fucking film’ About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Before we can dive into bands who are wrongly labeled hair metal, we must ask ourselves: what exactly defines hair metal? Is it the teased hair? The extravagant stage garb and makeup? Songs about partying on the Sunset Strip until the sun comes up? The ability to craft a memorable power ballad? (I know, I know… we’re all thinking of Motley Crue at this point).We’ve intrinsically analyzed the genre before, but that doesn’t stop the arguments in comment sections internet wide whenever the term “hair metal” is used.So, what really makes hair metal… well, hair metal? Is it fair to…
I don’t know about you, but my algorithm is on a mission to bring back skinny jeans. I’m not necessarily against the return of skinnies—in fact, it’s led me to appreciate just how chic they can look with the right styling—but I am growing a little tired of the continued endorsement. Craving something a little different, I was thrilled to spot some of my favourite celebrities reaching for a retro denim silhouette that I deem far more wearable. Feeling the same skinny jeans fatigue, I spotted model Bella Hadid and actor Sydney Sweeney style the ’70s-inspired flared jeans trend this…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was launched on Wednesday as the company’s flagship model in the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones. At its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, the South Korean firm showed off the handset, which is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, along with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. This year’s model has an upgraded 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and the smartphone is capable of recording Log video, just like Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models.Like the other two models in the updated lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra…
Today, the National Book Foundation (NBF) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the titles selected for the fourth year of the Science + Literature program, which is made possible by a three-year $525,000 renewal grant from the Sloan Foundation. Each year since its inception, the program has honored three books—one fiction, one nonfiction, and one poetry title—that deepen our understanding of science and technology. The books’ authors are awarded $10,000 each, celebrated at a ceremony in March, and featured in national public programming. To qualify, books must have been published in English by US publishers within the last…
The X chromosome passed from mom to offspring may accelerate brain aging, a new animal study suggests.The research highlights a potential fundamental difference in how males’ and females’ brains age. The research was conducted in mice, but if the findings translate to humans, they could point to sex-specific drivers of cognitive decline and, eventually, ways to prevent or treat them.”Females show resilience in many measures of aging,” said senior study author Dr. Dena Dubal, a professor of neurology and the David A. Coulter endowed chair in aging and neurodegenerative disease at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). For instance,…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the January 22 episode of Jeopardy!] The Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard 2025 tournament has its finalists after one wildcard player maintained the lead throughout the January 25 semifinals showdown. Another player saw their finals hopes dashed by a loss on a true Daily Double bet. Tonight’s winner now joins fan-favorite Drew Goins and Will Yancey, who won the January 21 game that fans are calling one of the best episodes ever. A wildcard winner, a fan-favorite returning champ, and a high-scoring, risk-taking winner is an exciting cast for the two-day finals. Playing in the…
Deadpool 2 director David Leitch is reportedly in talks to direct Ocean’s 14, the next installment in the fan-favorite heist franchise. According to a new report from The InSneider’s Jeff Sneider, Leitch has been in negotiations to potentially helm the new movie. Sneider notes that things can change as time goes on but that the feeling is that Leitch will end up closing the deal and directing the movie. Outside of being behind the camera of Deadpool 2, Leitch has also directed 2017’s Atomic Blonde, 2022’s Bullet Train (which also featured Brad Pitt), and was an uncredited co-director on 2014’s…
The 2025 Oscars won’t feature live performances of the Best Original Songs nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed. Instead, the show will recognize the songwriters through “personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life,” CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang wrote in a letter sent to Academy members. “All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year’s nominees.” This change will make room for the Academy’s plan to “honor Los Angeles as a city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience” in the wake of the devastating…
TurboTax has been my go-to for self-filing taxes for years. It’s good enough for me—and literally millions of other users. TurboTax has quickly become a favorite among users for its easy-to-use self-filing services, along with easy access to assistance from tax professionals. TurboTax has free self-service for qualifying people, and TurboTax Live Assisted, where you file online with tax expert help if needed, and TurboTax Full Service, where a tax expert will do your taxes and review them with you before filing.To help you figure out the often confusing process of filing taxes, I’ve written a guide on How to…
“Three cheers for this eminently satisfying conclusion to a series that always delights.” What can one say about Peter Lovesey that is not laden with well-deserved praise? In 1991, this innovative veteran author switched from writing his brilliant Victorian mystery series featuring Sergeant Cribb, a London based police detective as well as a concurrent charming series with Bertie, the Prince of Wales, to contemporary crime detection beginning with The Last Detective. This series introduced an extraordinary gumshoe, the then Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond whose home turf is and remains Bath, England. He is an old-school investigator relying on personal information…
Donald Trump holding an executive order announcing the US withdrawal from the Paris AgreementJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images A cheer went up from the crowd in a Washington DC stadium on 20 January as US president Donald Trump signed an order on stage to withdraw the US from the Paris climate treaty. The order said the move was in the interest of putting “America first”. But environmental groups condemned the decision, arguing the exit of the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter from the agreement will exacerbate climate damages while ceding US influence in global negotiations to its rival and clean-energy juggernaut, China.…
Critic’s Rating: 3.8 / 5.03.8The rookies were going rogue! In many ways, I’d love to have more reservations about the rookies. The series dumped Thorsen so abruptly that it still stings, and installments like The Rookie Season 7 Episode 3 spend a surprising amount of time with these new characters. (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja) They should get under my skin more, but the truth is, they don’t! They’re so purely entertaining that it’s been easy to embrace them. The installment wasn’t flawless; it was far from that. The hour had one of the notable balance issues that sometimes plague the series. And…
In 2020, Joaquin Phoenix won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Arthur Fleck in Joker. In 2025, Phoenix was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Actor playing the exact same role in Joker’s sequel, Folie à Deux.This sounds like a joke. But like pretty much everything in Folie à Deux, it is not.Was Phoenix that much better playing this same character in the first movie? I don’t think so. Whatever you think of Joker: Folie à Deux — and I was certainly not a massive fan — I don’t think Phoenix was the problem. He was fully committed to his role, singing and dancing…
Experimental metal trio Sumac and Philadelphia-based poet and noise artist Moor Mother have announced a new collaborative album: The Film arrives April 25 on Thrill Jockey and opens with the new song “Scene 1.” Listen to it and check out the full tracklist below.Sumac’s latest album, The Healer, came out last year. Also in 2024, Moor Mother released her album The Great Bailout.Read about The Healer at No. 13 in Pitchfork’s list of “The 30 Best Rock Albums of 2024.”The Film:01 Scene 102 Scene 2: The Run03 Hard Truth04 Scene 305 Scene 406 Camera07 The Truth Is Out There08 Scene…
As a fashion editor, I’ve developed a knack for predicting which trainer trends are set to take off. While there are some obvious indicators—a celebrity styling them is always a strong clue—there are also more subtle signs. One of my favourites tells? When I see the same item emerging across multiple style capitals. Recently, I’ve spotted a new trainer doing just that.Appearing everywhere from New York to Copenhagen to Paris, Adidas’s Taekwondo trainers are showing all of the tell-tale signs that the specific style is going to be huge. Offering something undeniably fresh, these trainers feature an aerodynamic silhouette which,…
Bloomberg: StackBlitz, which offers an AI tool to create websites using text prompts, says it’s finalizing raising $83.5M at a $700M valuation, following a $22M Series A — – StackBlitz is set to raise over $80 million from investors — Struggling startup turned around fortunes with AI product View Original Source Here
21 Jan 2025 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including J.L. Hancock, Joseph Souza, Maria Ian, and more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading! Related grant View Original Source Here
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scotland must do more to help hydropower facilities maximize their output and prevent negative impacts on wildlife in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, according to a new report. Scotland’s Center of Expertise for Waters (CREW) commissioned the report, which was published 22 January, and is based on research from the University of Glasgow and cbec eco-engineering. They worked closely with partners at hydropower companies, Scottish Canals, SEPA and NatureScot on the report, which lays out a series of recommendations to help tackle the problem of sediment buildup at dams and weirs across…
Donald Trump and JD Vance‘s January 20, 2025 inauguration viewership was down by more than 10 million from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ 2021 audience. Viewership was also lower than Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, according to early Nielsen data shared on January 21. The majority of viewers for the 2025 presidential inauguration were watching on Fox News, which was also the only major news network to see an increase in inauguration viewership since the 2021 ceremony. Trump’s second swearing-in ceremony was watched by 27.12 million viewers across the six major news networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN)…