Recently, one of the director’s of long-running U.K. festival Slam Dunk was accused of sexual assault, prompting the festival to officially acknowledge the situation while revealing that said director will be stepping down.What Are the Accusations?CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of alleged sexual assault below are graphic, disturbing and may be triggeringAccording to various sources – including MetalSucks and Metal Hammer – the accusation was made via a now-deleted social post by English showgirl/actress Jenny Miller.As Metal Hammer wrote, Miller claimed “that one of Slam Dunk’s directors sometimes paid her to dance for him and that on one occasion he sexually assaulted…
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Featured Podcasts Big Technology Podcast: Apple After Tim Cook, OpenAI’s New Mojo, Meta’s Internal Tracking Escapade The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Subscribe to Big Technology Podcast. Hard Fork: Tim Cook’s Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPT The future is already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe to Hard Fork. The Upstarts Podcast: Chapter’s Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz: From Palantir To $3B Medicare Disruptor…
Dear Readers, BookTrib is a huge fan of indie bookstores — always has been. In Connecticut, our team loves to visit Barrett Books and RJ Julia. My favorites are The Corner Bookstore in NYC and, of course, the legendary Strand. Whenever I’m in a new city or country, I make it a point to visit one. An indie bookstore is the heartbeat of culture wherever it is — the stories, the people, the soul. Today is Indie Bookstore Day, and we’re celebrating the magic, the community and the passion that lives on every shelf. Discover something unexpected. Support your local…
Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its original observations. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI))Quick factsWhat it is: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)Where it is: 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation SagittariusWhen it was shared: April 20, 2026There are speckles, horns, and a series of colorful, glowing ridges. No, it’s not an underwater creature — it’s the latest breathtaking portrait of the Trifid Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.This nebula, also known as Messier 20, is a star-forming region located around 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. Nicknamed the “Cosmic…
20th Television/Fox Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot. On TV this Sunday: “Bob’s Burgers” is back from break, “Euphoria” hosts Cassie and Nate’s wedding, and “Marshals” attempts a risky rescue. If you’d like a recommended watch-list like this delivered to your inbox each morning, you can sign up for our free What to Watch newsletter here! Showtimes for April 26,…
Hauntings have been a presence throughout David Lowery’s artistic output – naturally in his 2017 breakout A Ghost Story, but even before that in Ain’t Them Bodies Saints and Pete’s Dragon. The same goes for The Green Knight and even his lacklustre take on Peter Pan, Wendy and Peter. Spirits and spectres, literal and metaphorical, are the lifeblood of his films, and in Mother Mary, the thread that keeps Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) and Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) tethered to one another, even years after their acrimonious creative divorce.The global pop star and her erstwhile best friend/costume designer haven’t spoken in years…
Donald Trump and members of his administration were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a member of the Secret Service engaged a shooter in the lobby of the Washington Hilton. The shooter is in custody, and Trump is safe, the Secret Service said. CNN reports that multiple shots were fired during an exchange between the gunman and Secret Service agents. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, who witnessed the shooting firsthand and was tackled by a police officer, said there was one gunman who appeared to have a long gun. Following the shooting, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was postponed.…
I own 13 pairs of jeans—trust me, I counted twice. The Agolde 80’s Jean is my most recent addition. When it comes to denim, I’m always on the lookout for a new silhouette. So, when I tried on the tapered denim, I was certain I had nothing like it in my closet. It looked and fit like it just arrived in an ’81 DeLorean. Based on the name, I already had a feeling I would like it. Yes, I’m only 22, but I’m secretly obsessed with ’80s fashion—well, maybe it’s not a secret anymore. From Madonna in Who’s That Girl?…
when you’re trying to stay focused on something, there’s no shortage of distractions on your phone, through your web browser, or out the window. And with attention spans crumbling in the TikTok era, we now have an entire category of apps dedicated to helping you stick to what you’re supposed to be doing.These apps all work more or less in the same way, giving you a straightforward method of tracking how long you’re spending on a task, and offering some sort of incentive to keep going for the allotted amount of time. Sometimes you get a few extra features as…
Explore fantasy and science fiction stories where magick collides with destiny, kingdoms teeter on the brink, and reality itself hangs in the balance. From battles with cosmic consequences to mysterious distortions blurring the boundaries of the natural world, these books promise epic intrigue, gritty fairy tales, and heroines fighting to change their fate. Perfect for readers seeking bold, high-stakes adventures in genre fiction. Time & Again (Exploit Book 1) by A.R. McNevin Release Date: April 21, 2026 Weird wizards fight the near-eternal struggle to decide the fate of reality itself. If magick is the very essence of transformation, every decision…
Stephan Schlamminger and his colleague, Vincent Lee, examine the torsion balance they used to measure the gravitational constantR. Eskalis/NIST For centuries, physicists have been trying to measure the strength of gravity, a number called “big G”. The measurements have never lined up with one another, hinting that either we don’t fully understand our experiments or perhaps we don’t fully understand gravity. The latest test doesn’t confirm either of these scenarios – but the extraordinary precision and care taken in the newest big G experiment may finally bring researchers closer to a consensus. Gravity is much weaker than the other fundamental…
Fox Homer Simpson (Dan Castellaneta), one of “The Simpsons” best characters, may technically work as a nuclear safety inspector, but over the course of the series, he’s built a résumé that’s anything but stable. From running his own businesses to stumbling into jobs he’s unqualified for, Homer has tried just about everything and usually crashes and burns in spectacular fashion. The funny thing is, every now and then, it actually works. Whether it’s through sheer luck, blind confidence, or simply being in the right place at the right time, Homer…
After getting snubbed for a Blu-ray release, Greg Harrison’s Groove is finally available to own in high definition with the new Groove 4K release. The 2000 movie was an interesting look at the San Francisco underground rave scene and has aged well in the past 25 years. Featuring a great soundtrack and an array of worthwhile special features, it’s a packed release worth checking out. “You are invited to the hottest party of the year. Groove is the hip, hilarious hit of the 2000 Sundance Film Festival that has audiences and critics raving from coast-to-coast. As the sun goes down…
LCD Soundsystem have added more dates to their upcoming North American itinerary. After a brief four-show run in Boston that kicks off at the end of the month, James Murphy and co. will hit the road again in August. They will spend most of their time out west, visiting cities like Vancouver, Minneapolis, and Pasadena, before closing things out in September at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Festival. The band recently completed residencies in both New York and Chicago. Check out all of LCD Soundsystem’s upcoming performances below.Read about LCD Soundsystem in Pitchfork Readers Share Their Favorite Live Music Memories.LCD Soundsystem:04-30 Boston,…
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In February, mining company Alcoa was hit with a $55 million penalty for illegally clearing about 2,000 hectares of WA’s Northern Jarrah Forest. About $40 million was earmarked for so-called “permanent ecological offsets,” for Alcoa to repair the damage in terms of ecology lost. View Original Source Here
IAB Studio/Shutterstock Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot. On TV this Saturday: President Donald Trump appears at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, “Degrassi” star Stacey Farber leads Hallmark Channel’s “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and “Marty Supreme” airs on HBO proper. If you’d like a recommended watch-list like this delivered to your inbox each morning, you can sign up for our free What…
Marvel just revealed that they’re planning to re-release Avengers: Endgame in theaters this fall, as part of the build to Avengers: Doomsday. But they are not just putting out the same film we’ve seen before. This cut will supposedly have new footage, including deleted scenes that will supposedly set up the next Avengers sequel. As Endgame and Doomsday director Joe Russo put it in an interview at the recent CinemaCon in Las Vegas: “It’s critically important to re-release the movie … [with] footage that is set in the Doomsday story.”What could be so crucial to Doomsday that Marvel and the Russos need to change Endgame? We think we know. And in our latest Avengers video,…
Tributes from across Australia’s music and media sectors continue to emerge following the death of James Valentine, with artists including Jimmy Barnes and Iva Davies reflecting on his wide-ranging impact. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Valentine, a saxophonist best known for his work with Models before becoming a longtime broadcaster with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, died at age 64 using voluntary assisted dying at home two years after a cancer diagnosis, according to ABC. Barnes shared a tribute on social media, writing, “James and I have known each other a long time. He loved music and I heard…
It goes without saying that staining your teeth is easier than it should be. Between multiple cups of coffee and tea, glasses of red wine, and deep pigmented foods (like berries, beets, and sauces), it can feel like it’s nearly impossible to doge. Sure, you can go to your dentist for professional whitening or other treatments, but if we’re being honest, it’s not always the most affordable option. That’s where whitening strips come in.If you’re skeptical, you might be wondering if dentists actually approve of whitening strips. Short answer: yes (for the most part). “Everyone’s teeth are different and some…
The Ember Smart Mug 2 is niche, but it has a loyal following. Even though we think there are better mug warmers on the market, Ember is like Apple AirPods or Kleenex. People want what they want. Right now, for Mother’s Day, the Ember Smart Mug 2 is on sale for just under $100, a 30 percent discount and a match of the very best price we’ve tracked. You can save at Amazon, Best Buy, and the manufacturer’s website.This smart mug is probably overkill. It has a smartphone app that notifies you when your coffee reaches the ideal temperature, and…
Ever wonder what the gender gap is? No, not the pay gap — the reading gap. How does recreational reading differ from men to women? Well, according to Pew Research Center, there’s a clear winner: Specifically, they found that “[w]omen are more likely than men to say they’ve read a book in the past 12 months. This pattern extends to print and e-books.” Okay, but what about the number of books Americans are reading? (Sorry to our international friends, these stats are US-only.) Well, “38% of U.S. adults say they read one to five books in the past year. 13% read…
Building a giant dam between Russia and Alaska might save a key Atlantic current that is crucial to regulating the climate in northern Europe. However, that massive undertaking presents other risks, researchers explain in a new study.By stretching across the Bering Strait and disconnecting the Pacific Ocean from the Arctic Ocean, this huge geoengineering scheme could buy more time for the threatened conveyor belt of currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to the study. However, the study authors and other researchers caution that the effect is variable, the results are preliminary, and further modeling studies are…
NBC Firehouse 51 is getting a new chief behind the scenes. “Chicago Fire” showrunner Andrea Newman, who’s worked on the NBC drama since its first season, is stepping down at the end of the current Season 14, Variety reports. Co-executive producer Victor Teran has been promoted to executive producer and will serve as showrunner next season. (NBC renewed the show in March.) “Working at ‘Chicago Fire,’ with the absolute best cast and crew in the business, has been the highlight of my career,” Newman said in a statement. “Like so many…
On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Mark Jenkin’s Rose Of Nevada and David Lowery’s Mother Mary. For Film Club, we revisit Brady Corbet’s Vox Lux.Joining host Leila Latif are Hannah Strong and Rafa Sales Ross. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days…
Marilyn Manson needed to stop down during the first show of his current tour to address his sobriety with the crowd, in a moment he called a “confession.”Manson kicked off the 2026 edition of his One Assassination Under God tour at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland, California on April 22.What Marilyn Manson Said About His SobrietyManson was about halfway into his set during the first of two shows in Highland when he had a message for the crowd in attendance.READ MORE: Marilyn Manson Debuts Another New Backing Band at 2026 Tour Kickoff”I have a confession to make. Some of…
Featured Podcasts Hard Fork: Tim Cook’s Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPT The future is already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe to Hard Fork. The Upstarts Podcast: Chapter’s Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz: From Palantir To $3B Medicare Disruptor Veteran tech reporter Alex Konrad sits down with breakout entrepreneurs taking on the status quo to shake up their fields in AI, design, nuclear energy, space, and more. Subscribe to The Upstarts Podcast. Big Technology Podcast: OpenAI President Greg Brockman…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? They say, “Write what you know.” I’m originally from Minnesota, and I come from a family of nurses, so that inspired the Minnesota Northwoods setting and Night Nurse Nancy herself. As I developed Nancy’s character, I had so much fun creating a protagonist who was a little older, a little tougher, and a lot more into bedazzling than your average heroine. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be? Nancy’s theme song would be “Night Nurse” by…
A reconstruction of the giant octopusYohei Utsuki/Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Hokkaido University While dinosaurs ruled the land, Cretaceous oceans were home to a fierce and enormous octopus species that may have reached up to 19 metres in length, rivalling the size of the largest predators of the time, including sharks and marine reptiles like plesiosaurs and mosasaurs. These octopuses were active predators, says Yasuhiro Iba at Hokkaido University in Japan. “They could be thought of as the orcas or great white sharks of the invertebrate world – large, intelligent and highly effective apex predators,” says Iba. “These were…