Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.
Nguyen Van Loc was persecuted for performing Hanoi’s old romantic music during (and after) the Vietnam War. He can’t stop. He won’t stop.
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No, Shroud of Turin DNA analysis doesn’t show relic’s origins, experts say
April 9, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm DNA analysis claiming new origins for the Shroud of Turin doesn’t hold up, experts say A metagenomic study of this cloth, controversially purported to bear the imprint of the body of Jesus Christ, has little to say about the relic’s origins By Stephanie Pappas…
X says it’s reducing payments to clickbait accounts
X is cutting back on payments to accounts that are “flooding the timeline” with clickbait and rapid-fire news aggregation, according to its head of product Nikita Bier Bier wrote Saturday that “[a]ll aggregators had their payouts reduced to 60% this cycle” and said they’ll see another 20% reduction in the next pay cycle. He also…
Model Nadia Bartel reveals ‘tough’ pregnancy loss
Nadia Bartel has revealed she lost a pregnancy last year The 40-year-old who is dating former semi-professional AFL player-turned-model Peter Dugmore, took to TikTok to share about the “tough” experience. “I had a pregnancy loss – it’s what they call a missed miscarriage – in July last year,” she said. Watch the video above Nadia…
Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.
OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute ‘legal ambush’ before trial
The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. The latest development in the legal back-and-forth saw OpenAI accuse Elon Musk and his latest proposals as a “legal ambush,” as first reported by Bloomberg. OpenAI filed its response on Friday, which…
Iconic Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
12 April 2026 Bollywood singing legend Asha Bhosle has died aged 92. Asha Bhosle has died aged 92 The celebrated playback singer passed away in Mumbai on Sunday (12.04.26), having been admitted to hospital after suffering a heart attack. Asha’s son Anand Bhosle told reporters: “My mother passed away today. “People can pay their last…
Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists
The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.
Sergio García warned after breaking club in Masters meltdown before carrying Jon Rahm’s bag | Sergio García
Sergio García’s return to the scene of his greatest triumph has not been a happy one this weekend. The 2017 Masters champion made the cut at Augusta but on Sunday vented his frustration after a poor opening shot on the second hole by slamming his club into the ground before snapping off its head when…
Inside Tyre, a Lebanese City Bombarded by Israel
In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.