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The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain
The UK’s Advanced Research and Innovation Agency (ARIA) was established in 2023 with the goal of pursuing “high-risk, high-reward” moonshots in sectors ranging from bolstering food security to new ways of ramping up human immunity. With more than £1 billion (about $1.3 billion) worth of government funding earmarked between now and 2030, one of ARIA’s
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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse gets life sentence for sexual assault
A Nevada judge on Monday sentenced actor Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for his role in Kevin Costner’s Oscar-winning film “Dances With Wolves,” to life in prison with possibility of parole after he was convicted last month of sexually assaulting multiple Indigenous women and girls. Chasing Horse, 49, continued to deny the charges and allegations
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Trump’s DOJ moves forward with second indictment against ex-FBI Director James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by Trump’s Department of Justice — again — on Tuesday, CNN reported. The charges behind the second indictment were not immediately released. President Donald Trump has targeted his perceived political enemies throughout his second administration. He has argued that Comey, whom he believed was leading the alleged efforts
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Reset your microbiome: We consulted experts on the best probiotics for better gut health
Probiotics are one of the most popular supplements — and one of the most popularly sold, as well — and its overall benefits are ones to be well-informed about before ingesting. Of course, always consult with a trusted medical professional to ascertain if a probiotic is right for you. “‘Probiotic’ literally means that the food
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We Don’t Need to End Citizens United to Rein in Super PACs
—Douglas Rissing—Getty Images The business model of American politics is clear, and it is clearly corrupt. The strategy of this corruption was perfected in 2024 by crypto super PACs: take out a couple of prominent opponents, support a couple of rising supporters, and recruit, if you can, a presidential candidate to support your view. The
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Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE
When Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates began earlier this year, cybercrime laws also came into focus as the conflict played out in the sky—and online. Authorities announced arrests linked to misleading videos, AI-generated clips, illegal filming, and the spread of misinformation. For many residents, the reaction was one of surprise:
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‘Fantastic’: Super champion Jamie Ding finishes his winning run on ‘Jeopardy’
Jamie Ding’s “Jeopardy!” winning streak came to a close Monday night, ending the fifth-longest win streak in show history. But at least he got to say goodbye. His cheeky Final Jeopardy answer read “TTFN” — “ta-ta for now” — as he understood there was no way to come back from a nearly 14,000-point deficit to
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‘Scowling Trump’ face soon to appear on US passports: report
Major changes could be coming to U.S. passports as part of President Donald Trump’s widening effort to remake the government in his own image. The State Department is finalizing a radical redesign of the U.S. passport that will feature the 79-year-old president’s portrait, according to sources with knowledge of the project who shared images currently
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‘The White Lotus’ casts Laura Dern to replace Helena Bonham Carter after sudden exit
Laura Dern is checking in. The “Palm Royale” actress is set to replace Helena Bonham Carter on Season 4 of “The White Lotus” after the latter’s sudden exit from the series, Page Six has confirmed. Dern, 59, will not take over Carter’s exact role, but instead, the show’s creator, Mike White, is writing the “Jurassic
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Tim Heidecker on His Plans for Infowars, and What He’s Going To Do With Alex Jones’ Stuff
Tim Heidecker poses for a portrait on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. —Chris Pizzello—Associated Press The Onion announced a deal last week to take over the conspiracy-fueled website Infowars as part of founder Alex Jones’s long-running bankruptcy case, the result of a lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims. The families