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Green Anole Lizard (Anolis carolinensis) on railing in Hilo, Hawaii. Credit: Paul Hirst, CC-BY-SA-2.5 Some colorful lizards and a mathematical formula from the finance sector have been used to build a new framework to model evolution. Developed by Dr. Simone Blomberg from The University of Queensland’s School of the Environment, it is the first mathematical model to combine short-term natural selection (microevolution) with the way species evolve over millions of years (macroevolution). “There has been a big debate about whether microevolution can explain all of macroevolution,” Dr. Blomberg said. “We can now resolve the debate with a model that incorporates…

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Nicholas Hoult has confirmed that he won’t be joining his former X-Men co-stars at the upcoming NYCC reunion panel. Expressing his regret to fans, the actor revealed that he is recovering from a recent surgery. Though disappointed, Hoult expressed that he hopes to make it to a future event once he has fully recovered.  Nicholas Hoult will miss X-Men reunion at NYCC 2025 due to knee surgery  Nicholas Hoult will be absent from this year’s New York Comic Con. He was slated to appear at an X-Men reunion panel alongside James McAvoy and Elliot Page. The actor revealed that he…

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On Friday, October 3, Zach Bryan posted a snippet of an unreleased song on his Instagram with the caption “the fading of the red white and blue.” “I heard the cops came/Cocky motherfuckers, ain’t they?”, Bryan sings on the track, which according to Stereogum is titled “Bad News.” “And ICE is gonna come bust down your door/Try to build a house that no one builds no more/But I got a telephone/Kids are scared and all alone.”Now Bryan’s lyrics have drawn the ire of the federal government—a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common. Earlier today (October 7), Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary…

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 is now underway until tomorrow October 8, and there’s no better time to take advantage of the endless fashion deals on offer, especially with your fall outfit rotation in mind. After doing a deep dive into the latest clothing, bag, and shoe sale options, I have the scoop on what trends fashionable people will be reaching for this season. Affordable and chic? Yes, please.Ahead, you’ll discover 5 fall trends worth shopping during Amazon’s October Prime Day. This includes everything from suede standouts to cool jeans and kitten-heel shoes. Many of these pieces can easily…

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The first thing to think about is how you’re going to drain the water from the dehumidifier. In the basement, the best thing you can do is to use the dehumidifier’s continuous water drain tube to either the sump pump or a drain. If those options are not available, you might be emptying the tank multiple times a day. The first time I put a dehumidifier in the basement, the tank was filled in three hours’ time. It’s all about the drainage. Also, knowing how to read a label. If you have a 50-pint humdidifier that means the appliance can…

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The Amalfi Secret by Dean and Catherine Reineking What if a personal tragedy led you to unravel a world-altering conspiracy? Debut novel The Amalfi Secret by Dean and Catherine Reineking takes readers on a pulse-pounding chase through sun-drenched Italian locales and shadowy halls of power. This mystery thriller opens on the picturesque Amalfi Coast, where Gabe Roslo meets up with his grandparents for a family vacation. It’s a heartfelt reunion after a year or so apart. Almost immediately, Gabe’s joy turns to grief and confusion as his beloved grandfather, John, dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances. A set of…

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Two spacecraft on Mars have captured new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in the closest view that the European Space Agency (ESA) will get of the mysterious object, according to an ESA statement.The comet, which came from an unknown star system far beyond our own, is currently taking a months-long tour of the inner solar system. It made its closest approach to Mars Friday (Oct. 3) ahead of a close encounter with the sun on Oct. 30. During its recent flyby of the Red Planet, the comet came within view of ESA and NASA’s fleet of robotic explorers, including…

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to New Jersey this holiday season.A brand new short film based on 2023’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will see our favorite mutated, teenage turtles hit the Garden State to solve a mystery later this year.“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey” will follow Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they travel across the Hudson River after a mysterious toy company begins to exploit the teens’ heroic image.“We wanted to honor the Ninja Turtles’ history while asking what would happen if we put them somewhere completely unfamiliar.…

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Blue Öyster Cult is making sure that people have all of the facts when it comes to Donald Trump‘s recent post featuring “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” The band recently released a statement following the president’s use of its 1976 Billboard Hot 100 hit in an AI-generated video posted to Truth Social. In the clip, a rendering of Trump wearing a dark cloak hits a cowbell to the notorious beat of “Reaper,” while a faux JD Vance plays the drumset. “Dems, you babies/ Here comes the reaper,” reads onscreen text in place of the song’s actual lyrics. “Gonna tie your hands…

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Financial Times: OpenAI’s computing deals with Nvidia, AMD, Oracle, and others have topped $1T, commitments that dwarf its revenue and raise questions about how it can fund them — Partners including Nvidia, AMD and Oracle have signed up to Sam Altman’s huge bet on the future of artificial intelligence View Original Source Here

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03 Oct 2025 Underrated Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books You Need to Read Hidden gems deserve the spotlight. These overlooked but brilliant novels deliver incredible stories that every fan should discover. They explore humanity, power, morality, and the unknown through imaginative storytelling. Start reading today! Saintsville by Rory Surtain Release Date: September 16, 2025 A summoned warrior. A grief-stricken witch. A city under siege. In the sultry, mystical underbelly of New Orleans, death stalks the local coven, and a witch summons a warrior’s soul from another world to settle an old debt. Awakening in a dead mobster’s body—true identity stripped away—the…

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Black holes are extremely powerful matter distributorsNASA Image Collection/Alamy Unexpectedly violent black holes may have caused the mystery of the missing cosmic matter. Most of the universe is filled with mysterious dark matter, but even ordinary matter has stumped cosmologists. Some of this normal matter – made up of particles called baryons – seemed to have been missing for a long time. Researchers recently worked out where it was hiding, and now Boryana Hadzhiyska at the University of California, Berkeley and her colleagues have learned how black holes may have shaped its distribution and kept it hidden. “Matter consists of…

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On this very special episode of Truth & Movies, the LWLies team head over to Amsterdam to experience the opening of a new exhibition at the Eye Filmmuseum. Tilda Swinton – Ongoing is a celebration of all things Tilda, from her memories, her collaborators and her distinctive vision of creativity. We spoke to Tilda about how this multi-tendrilled exhibition came together, as well as some of her key collaborators such as filmmakers Joanna Hogg and Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Head of Exhibitions at Eye, Vincent van Velsen. View Original Source Here

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Wolfgang Van Halen has weighed in with a new message marking the fifth anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s death.Eddie’s son has gone on to become one of the bigger stars of rock over the last five years, launching his band Mammoth WVH (now just Mammoth) shortly after the death of his father in 2020. The younger Van Halen even launched his career with the song “Distance” that was a touching tribute to his father.In the years prior to launching his solo career, Wolfgang was instrumental in keeping the Van Halen legacy going as he played bass alongside his father, uncle…

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Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride. JC Augustin will be a featured guest on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on October 8th, 2025 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant. Wendy Stuart is an…

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Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Daniel Lynn Evans. TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn. This episode is a replay of one of the Best Of Triversity Talk shows from the past. TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s ICARE Initiative. ICARE stands for Increasing Community Awareness through Relevant Education. ICARE Programs are generously funded by The Greater Pike Community. Daniel Lynn Evans is first and…

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Paris came alive as Creative Director of Alexander McQueen Seán McGirr, Sarah Burton’s successor, unveiled his interpretations of the uniform for the spring 2026 runway show during fashion week. To the upbeat sounds of pop and EDM, models strutted down the runway in reimagined British military jackets, corset details “liberated from tradition,” fringe handbags, and sensual low-rise bottoms. McGirr drew inspiration from Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man, with strong tailoring of clean lines and contrasted deviations from the conventional uniform and suit.Spring next year seems to promise rebellion in the realm of fashion as McGirr enthusiastically encourages diving into desire.…

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OpenAI didn’t share details around any revenue-share agreements with Canva, Zillow, Spotify, and the other apps it highlighted today.The new SDK announcement signals a deeper commitment to working with established enterprises and app makers—and an emphasis on keeping users within ChatGPT itself. If the web and mobile eras of the past 30 years were defined by users browsing the web or being locked into a mobile app experience, OpenAI is now combining the two into its own kind of chat-driven operating system.Nick Turley, OpenAI’s head of product for ChatGPT, said in a briefing after the keynote that the company “never…

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters to readers. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems, analyzing literary trends, or championing diverse voices, Book Riot’s editorial team is here to keep you informed and inspired. View All posts by Community The winners…

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Participants were asked to watch a short simulation of a vehicle cutting them off in traffic. The offending vehicle had either no bumper sticker or a bumper sticker with a neutral “I love my dog” sticker, “Proud Republican” sticker or “Proud Democrat” sticker. Credit: UC Nobody wants to admit that a lowly bumper sticker can influence their behavior. But researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that drivers were far more likely to honk after being cut off by a vehicle bearing a political bumper sticker, particularly one for the opposing political party. “Bumper stickers are a meaningful way in…

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A new short film about a never-ending stand-in ovation at the Cannes Film Festival is now available to watch for free. Ovation is directed by Noam Kroll. Written and performed by Luke Barnett, the short film was inspired by Joaquin Phoenix’s reaction to the standing ovation that Ari Aster’s Eddington movie received at the Cannes Film Festival. How can I watch Ovation? Ovation is now free to watch on Noam Kroll’s YouTube page. View it below (watch more trailers and clips): Kroll said in a statement, “I loved the idea of shooting the whole film in one unbroken take to…

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RUSH surprised fans on Monday morning with the announcement of a 2026 North American tour, marking their first shows in 11 years. Even more surprising may have been their choice of drummer to fill the shoes of the late Neil Peart: the relatively unknown Anika Nilles. Interestingly, RUSH frontman Geddy Lee first mentioned Nilles’ name in a 2023 interview with The Guardian, saying, “I heard this drummer the other day, I think her name is Anika. She played on the last Jeff Beck tour and I thought was she was terrific.” Get RUSH Tickets Here On Sunday night, October 5th,…

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Theo Leggett / BBC: A look at major UK businesses hit by cyberattacks in 2025; a government survey estimates 43% of businesses and 30% of charities were hit in the past 12 months — The first day of September should have marked the beginning of one of the busiest periods of the year for Jaguar Land Rover. View Original Source Here

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With the Texas State Fair in full swing, I’ve found myself hankering for all things Texan. Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a foodie, a cultural attaché or just a good ol’ fashioned cowboy, you’re sure to find something to love at the fair. Celebrate the Lone Star State with me in this collection of books as vast and varied as Texas itself — from the smoky backyards where family and culinary tradition collide, to the vibrant cities and iconic landscapes bursting with local folklore and rich history. THE FOOD If you’re like me, one of the biggest appeals of the…

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Scientists have released new images showing, in incredible detail, antibiotics defeating disease-causing bacteria by piercing the microbes’ membranes and infiltrating their innards.The antibiotics, called polymyxins, were observed forcing the armored membranes around Escherichia coli bacterial cells to grow bumps and bulges. The bacteria then shed their outer membranes, leaving space for the antibiotic to enter the cells.”It was incredible seeing the effect of the antibiotic at the bacterial surface in real-time,” study co-author Carolina Borrelli, a doctoral student studying biophysics and microbiology at University College London (UCL), said in a statement. You may like Gram-negative bacteria are a broad class…

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