Unk, the Atlanta rapper best known for his mid-2000s hit singles including “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died at the age of 42. News of Unk’s passing was shared by his family on social media Friday afternoon. A cause of death was not immediately known. Born Anthony Leonard Platt and hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Unk got his start spinning records as part of a DJ crew called the Southern Style DJs. He was eventually signed to Big Oomp Records, where he found success as a solo artist. His 2006 debut album, Beat’n Down Yo Block!, boasted the snap…
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A Chinese commercial space launch has achieved another milestone with the successful deployment of five satellites into orbit. The launch was conducted using the Ceres-1 rocket, a four-stage solid propellant carrier, on 20 January at 5:11 a.m. EST. The event took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, located in the Gobi Desert in northwest China. Manufactured and operated by Galactic Energy, the mission involved inserting satellites into their preplanned orbits, marking a significant step for China’s growing commercial space industry.Satellites Launched for Weather and Remote SensingAccording to a report by space.com, the payload included four Yunyao-1 commercial meteorological satellites (designated…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Eileen’s primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor’s in media studies, a Master’s in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky. View All posts by Eileen Gonzalez As Book Riot does every year, we have launched the annual Read Harder challenge to help you expand your reading horizons. We are also launching some…
Astronomers have spotted a “supersonic jetstream” on a nearby alien world, with winds reaching 20,500 mph (33,000 km/h) — the fastest planetary gusts detected anywhere in the cosmos.The record-breaking weather is raging on WASP-127b, a “puffy” gas giant around 500 light-years from Earth that is slightly larger than Jupiter but has a fraction of the mass. The exoplanet, discovered in 2016, has a large band of strong winds, or jetstream, circling its equator — similar to the winds that cause the stripes seen on the solar system’s gas giants. However, the speed of this jetstream had remained a mystery until…
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5Finally, some family “feels.” Found may have delivered one of my favorite installments of the season with Found Season 2 Episode 10, as the hour perfectly balanced both aspects of the series well. While I’ve been enthralled by the season’s focus on the fallout from a freed Sir on M&A and the public, it’s no secret that the season has brought that more to the forefront than the cases. (Matt Miller/NBC) “Missing While Outed” resembled Found Season 1 in its focus on the case of the week. Found does this in such a great way that…
From leading a historic basketball program to embracing the joys of motherhood, Kim Caldwell’s journey has taken an exciting turn. The Tennessee Lady Vols coach and her husband, Justin Caldwell, recently welcomed their first child, Conor Scott Caldwell. Balancing a stellar coaching career with this personal milestone, Caldwell’s story inspires fans and working mothers alike. Let’s explore her professional achievements, the Lady Vols’ current season, and how Caldwell is redefining success on and off the court. Kim Caldwell welcomes baby boy, misses game Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell recently gave birth to her first child, Conor Scott Caldwell, and…
Travis Scott has released his long-teased new song “4×4.” It’s the Houston rapper’s first solo track since the July 2023 release of his album Utopia. Check out “4×4” below.Earlier this week, Scott performed “4×4” during halftime at the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. He’s also releasing new “4×4” merchandise that will support Direct Relief’s wildfire relief efforts.Since Utopia, Scott has re-released his Days Before Rodeo mixtape and gotten himself booked to perform at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He’s also hopped on tracks with Mustard (“Parking Lot”), Ice Spice (“Oh Shhh…”), Future (“South of France”), and…
I’ll admit it—for the longest time, belts were never really on my radar. Up until recently, I saw them as purely functional, barely considering their style and avoiding them whenever possible. But lately, I’ve had a complete change of heart—a total lightbulb moment. While scrolling through Instagram for outfit inspiration, I realised that all the chicest looks I’d bookmarked had one thing in common: a low-key yet undeniably stylish belt.After spotting some impossibly chic looks I’m newly inspired to bring belts back into my wardrobe. Whether worn in the loopholes of your favourite jeans, cinched over a sleek pencil skirt…
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…
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…
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“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.…