Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
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Why your favorite artists have a green check on their Spotify profiles
To fight AI, Spotify is verifying human artists—and making it easier for listeners to ID them. When browsing social media, it’s sometimes hard to discern reality from AI. Is a video of bunnies jumping on a trampoline at night real life? Probably not. But while some of us are stuck trying to figure out the…
New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag | Arts and Culture
NewsFeed Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag. The overnight installation in Waterloo Place, London, was revealed in a video shared by the artist, and has drawn fans of his politically charged works. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 Click…
Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan?
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com ZuckGPT Feedback has had a number of bosses over the years. Some were good. Some were bad. One reorganised the company at which we worked in such…
Hacks Delivers a One-Two Punch Emotional Doubleheader
In a Hacks doubleheader on Thursday, the show’s comedienne hero Deborah Vance is forced to look both backward and forward — to confront pain from her past, ground herself in the present with her daughter D.J. for the first time (perhaps ever), and, in the second episode’s closing moments, look not toward her own future…
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.
Caitlin Clark exits preseason game after collision with Wings defender
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark exited Thursday night’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings after colliding with one of their players. Clark was seen hobbling on the court after taking a step-back three-point shot and landing on Wings star defender Alanna Smith’s foot in the…
Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Trump for Calling for His Firing Again
President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan Carr over a crack Kimmel had made on his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” criticizing the MAGA reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The campaign worked, and Kimmel was…
Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power.