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A lightning bolt that spanned five states in the Great Plains has set a new record for the longest lightning bolt ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization has confirmed.The “megaflash” zipped across 515 miles (829 kilometers) from eastern Texas through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in seven seconds, beating the previous record of 477 miles (768 km).The flash occurred on Oct. 22, 2017, but it was too long to be fully measured by ground-based sensors at the time. Now, a new study that used data from a geostationary satellite has finally documented the massive scope of the…

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As chainsaws annihilate trees and animal chatter in the opening of Savages, Claude Barras makes clear the target of his new feature film’s title: the drivers of deforestation in the name of ​“civilisation”, as the title treatment drops over a plantation. While plantation worker Mutang’s additional muttering of ​“savages” in response to the plantation’s armed guards shooting an orangutan in cold blood feels heavy-handed, it doesn’t take away from the power of the film’s stop-motion craft. Mutang and his young daughter Keria adopt the surviving baby ape, a casualty and representative of the casual barbarity of deforestation. The film is set in Borneo, told…

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Ekkolaptómenos is the latest opus from Tokyo-based poet, punk, rapper, producer, and composer Haru Nemuri. If that sounds like a lot, it is. But Ekkolaptómenos, by virtue of its conviction, curiosity, and inescapable hugeness, coheres into a singular vision of experimental pop, albeit a discombobulating one. Like 2022’s Shunka Ryougen—her previous fusion of J-pop, J-rock, and American hardcore and rap—the album seems set at the perpetual climax of a great cinematic battle, even as Nemuri alternates her war cries with bursts of chatty intimacy.Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicAraabMuzik: Electronic Dream 2 [Genre Defying Entertainment/D…

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The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of the most sought-after experts and tastemakers in the industry. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go ’round.If there’s one thing I’ve learned about beauty, it’s that your makeup is only as good as your skincare. When I was younger, I neglected to nourish my skin with the right ingredients, instead covering up my redness and blemishes with heavy makeup and wondering why my skin still didn’t look better. Well, after some trial and…

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The moment Merry Fitzpatrick realized that Gaza’s malnutrition crisis had progressed to a newer and deadlier phase was when surgeons at the few hospitals still operational on the Strip reported that wounds were no longer closing.“There’s so much traumatic injury, like blast wounds and broken bones,” says Fitzpatrick, an assistant professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University. “But they’re not healing, because people don’t have the nutrients to build the collagen necessary to close them. So wounds that are a month, even two months old, still look as fresh as if they had occurred in the last…

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Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation eventJackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns out, is the product of a tryst between an ancient tomato plant and a lesser-known South American lineage named Etuberosum. Etuberosum plants are often described as looking like a potato plant, except for one crucial difference – they don’t produce the starch-rich tubers that have made cultivated potatoes one of the world’s most important food staples. Sandra Knapp at the Natural History Museum in London and her colleagues studied the genetics of three groups of plants in the genus Solanum: Petota, with 107…

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Following the very recent passing of legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne, a certain incident where he talked about Taylor Swift has resurfaced in the news. Back in 2014, she met the late heavy metal legend in one of his rare outings, and his wife recalled this incident in an interview. So, what did Osbourne say about Swift? Here’s everything fans need to know about the two music icons’ interaction. Ozzy Osbourne’s quote about Taylor Swift resurfaces In terms of music, Ozzy Osbourne and the “Bad Blood” singer are as far apart as artists could be. Yet, the Prince of Darkness had…

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With a strategic vision and a high-level operational approach, Alejandro Pabón has established himself as a key force in the evolution of live entertainment within the Latin and global markets. A partner at Move Concerts and chief operating officer at Rimas Nation, his work ranges from international stadium and arena tours to Bad Bunny’s current historic residency in Puerto Rico, leading the production, operation, and strategy of industry-leading concerts and tours. Pabón — along with Bad Bunny’s manager, Noah Assad — is the promoter of the Puerto Rican superstar’s historic No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at the Coliseo…

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Featured Podcasts Great Chat: Does startup PR even matter anymore? A podcast mostly about tech. Brought to you weekly by Angela Du, Sally Shin, Mac Bohannon, Helen Min, and Ashley Mayer. Subscribe to Great Chat. Techmeme Ride Home: The Real Money In AI Video Is In Robotics? The day’s tech news, every day at 5pm ET. Fifteen minutes and you’re up to date. Subscribe to Techmeme Ride Home. Sponsor this podcast Big Technology Podcast: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: AI’s Potential, OpenAI Rivalry, GenAI Business, Doomerism The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews…

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30 Jul 2025 The Buzziest Books of June | 2025 June is when the world feels wide open—warm nights, golden mornings, and stories that dare you to dream bigger. ✨ These books are perfect companions for the season: rich with discovery, alive with emotion, and unforgettable in their ambition. From buzzworthy debuts to gripping sagas, these are June’s must-reads. Ghosts & Gowns (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) Lucinda Race Release Date: June 3, 2025 She didn’t want to talk to ghosts or investigate a murder. Designer and reluctant ghost whisperer Claudia Grant has moved to the picturesque…

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Abstract. Credit: Dr. Pavla Perlíková Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague have successfully developed a method to chemically synthesize callunene, a natural compound that protects bumblebees from a deadly gut parasite. In a recent discovery, the team also determined that the naturally occurring compound is a 50/50 mixture of its mirror-image forms, meaning the synthetic version can be used directly to safeguard vital pollinator colonies. The study, published in the Journal of Natural Products, addresses the threat posed by the parasite Crithidia bombi. This protozoan infects bumblebees, impairing their ability to find nectar-rich flowers, which ultimately leads…

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This summer has given us two massive superhero movies based on the singular properties that launched the industry’s biggest companies: DC Comics and Marvel. DC kicked off their new movie universe with James Gunn’s Superman, while Marvel shifted into a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Fantastic Four: First Steps.Both of these movies got good reviews from critics and so far both are doing well at the box office. Both movies also have a bunch in common: Both eschewed a traditional origin story in favor of a back-to-basics adventure featuring their title characters a handful of years into their crimefighting…

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The Foo Fighters have reportedly chosen a new drummer. And in related news, so have Nine Inch Nails.As it turns out, there’s no need to feel bad for outgoing Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese, because he’s returning to his former gig alongside Trent Reznor in Nine Inch Nails. In effect, the two bands have traded drummers.According to Deadline, longtime NIN drummer Ilan Rubin will join the Foo Fighters, while Freese will return to Reznor’s band, in which he served as a touring member between 2005 and 2008.Their story notes that Rubin had committed to perform with Nine Inch Nails through this year (their U.S.…

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(Image credit: Getty Images)I think Chad Michael Murray is the ultimate rom-com icon of the early 2000s, and I know so many millennials who would agree. He was Tristan in Gilmore Girls, Lucas in One Tree Hill, and Jake from Freaky Friday, but I associate him most with his character, Austin Ames, or Nomad609 (IYKYK), from the pivotal 2004 film A Cinderella Story. In those days, I would have traded my favorite blue raspberry body glitter to know what fragrance he wore. Sure, I had to wait almost a quarter of a century, but I finally have the info I…

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Preorders for the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally will begin next month, according to a report. The prices of these handheld gaming consoles in Europe have also been tipped by a publication, aligning with previous leaks about the cost of the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. They are expected to go on sale on the same day that Microsoft has scheduled a live show, where it is expected to announce a title for the new Xbox-branded console from Asus.Asus ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X Price (Expected)According to a Dealabs report, preorders…

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Riot New Media Group is hiring a Digital Content Specialist based in Portland, OR (relocation stipend available) to be responsible for planning, producing, and publishing engaging digital content across our social media platforms and content channels. This highly collaborative role helps shape our voice and grow our online presence by crafting content that connects with our audience and supports editorial and business goals. This position requires strong creative instincts, comfort with digital platforms and trends, and an eye for smart, compelling storytelling. The Digital Content Specialist will participate in campaign strategy and performance analysis, contribute to the success of our…

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Scientists have discovered a previously-undetected flood under the Greenland ice sheet that spilled out with such force that it burst through nearly 300 feet (91 meters) of solid ice.The phenomenon occurred in 2014 and caused 24 billion gallons (90 billion liters) of meltwater to punch out from a subglacial lake under the ice sheet. It is the first time such an event has ever been documented in the country.By studying the sudden cascade, scientists say they will gain vital information about how ice melts in the region and the destructive impacts of this process on the rest of the Greenland…

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A good comedy must be funny; this shouldn’t be a debatable statement, and yet it would seem that as of late, too many studio efforts in the genre are making an effortful case for the contrary. Consider the earners of recent vintage: even in determinedly labeled comedies, humor is the pleasant diversion that greases the proceedings while we behold the CGI-laden stunts of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, gape at the immaculate visages of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, or ponder the confining roles of womanhood with our pal Barbie. The platonic ideal of a comedy as a machine that extracts laughter — and that…

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This November will mark 20 years since the release of the last System of a Down album (2005’s Hypnotize). While the chances of a new album haven’t looked promising in recent years, drummer John Dolmayan says there is a very specific way that the band can finally record its first new LP in two decades. In a new interview on the podcast But That 1% with Sona Oganesyan, Dolmayan discussed the band’s delicate songwriting dynamics and revealed exactly what it would take for SOAD to start working on what would be the highly anticipated follow-up to Hypnotize. Get System of…

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Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?” With the spokesman pulling a Benedict Arnold and moving to T-Mobile, Verizon is now called the “Network America Relies On,” proven by their 4G LTE network covering 99% of the U.S. population, and 5G network expanding daily (though hovering around 13% now). The telecommunications conglomerate is the second-largest wireless carrier in the US and the largest network in America; now including everything from wireless home internet to headphones, smartwatches and cell phone accessories. We know how important it is to stay…

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A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid If you love a book with myth and mystery, intricate magic systems, dark academia and of course a little romance, then “A Theory of Dreaming” is for you! #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid’s highly anticipated sequel to A Study in Drowning returns readers to the lush, dream-filled world that we know and love, but with more than ever at stake. Packed with twists and turns and mysterious magic, A Theory of Dreaming is the dark academia YA novel that you’ve been waiting for. Picking up where A Study…

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Batteries made from iron and salt in ceramic tubes pose less fire risk than lithium-ion batteriesInlyte Energy A battery made of iron and salt could provide emergency power – without the threat of fire – near one of California’s oldest redwood forests. The 200-kilowatt battery will be paired with solar panels at the Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Sonoma County, California. This facility is in a high wildfire risk zone in a redwood forest, and it’s only 16 kilometres from the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, home to some of the state’s tallest and oldest trees. During extreme weather and…

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General Hospital‘s recent episodes are focusing on Willow’s complicated life and Jason searching for Britt. Amid the ongoing tracks, the show has witnessed numerous cast changes. So, who is leaving and joining the cast of General Hospital this week? Here is everything you need to know about the latest entries and exits on the popular soap opera. List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from July 28-Aug 1 Below is the list of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from July 28-Aug 1. Comings Danny Morgan, played by Asher Antonyzyn Danny is the…

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Che is bringing his new album, Rest in Bass, on the road. The Atlanta rapper’s Rest in Bass Tour begins in Houston, on September 3, and wraps up in the Georgia capital a month later. Along the way, Che will perform in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and elsewhere. See Che’s tour dates below.Che released Rest in Bass, his second album, earlier this month. He previewed his follow-up to Sayso Says with the OsamaSon collaboration “Hellraiser.”All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an…

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