Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India’s Western Ghats.
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Iran Juggles Oil Cuts and Storage Strain to Resist US Blockade
As the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz tightens around Iran’s oil trade, exports have plunged in recent weeks and storage is rapidly filling. Already, the country has begun curbing production, according to a senior Iranian official.
Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson Attend 2026 Kentucky Derby: Photos
In fact, Jordon—who first met Bill in 2021—kicked off the new year in January by resharing a cryptic message from the duo’s 2025 celebration the year prior. “Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for ‘public knowledge’; yet, somehow everything changed,” the 2025 post read, which she reshared to her Instagram Stories Jan 1. “Fourth…
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go “primal”.
Zayn Malik Cancels U.S. Tour Dates After April Hospitalization
Zayn Malik has canceled all his planned stops in the United States for his upcoming KONNAKOL Tour. The former One Direction singer announced the news on Friday, noting that he would be reducing the number of shows he’d be playing after he was hospitalized last month from an undisclosed medical condition. “To my fans: Thank…
Padres reach deal to sell to group led by Kwanza Jones, José E. Feliciano
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. The family of late owner Peter Seidler formally announced the deal Saturday. The sale must still be approved by Major League Baseball. The deal with the husband and wife…
Smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat the internet blackout
The executive director for the Abdorrahman Boroumand Centre for Human Rights, Roya Boroumand, says that an information vacuum in Iran “allows the state to broadcast its narrative, ie portray protesters as violent actors or foreign agents, while its victims, including those sentenced to death, and informed sources are silenced”.
NordVPN Coupons and Deals: 77% Off in May 2026
Whether you’re worried about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always…
Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up
There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt” and “Task,” comedies like “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St. Louis.” One legitimate question swirling is whether enough voters…
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
While a Shahed can cost between $80,000 and $130,000 (£59,500 and £95,500), Zelensky says it can be intercepted with systems costing as little as $10,000 (£7,400). That’s far cheaper than traditional air defence missiles which cost millions of dollars.