‘Voidverse’ is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from ‘The OA’s’ Damien Ober (interview)
(Image credit: Saga Press) With Hollywood screenwriter Damien Ober’s name displayed on its enticing onyx-shaded jacket, readers are in for a strange and compelling tale with his first foray into space fantasy titled ” Voidverse ” (Saga Press). I mean, what else could you expect from one of the writers of Netflix’s cult supernatural mysteryContinue Reading
Your Windows 11 PC has a hidden cleanup tool that outperforms every paid alternative
Published May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ever since a kid, Shaheer has always been intrigued by tech and how its components work, and has always geeked out over new PC component releases. His enthusiasm for tech, gaming, and composing eventually led him to become a writer, a career path he hadn’t quite planned or thoughtContinue Reading
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown
‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising., ‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising. The head of Starbucks Korea has been dismissed after a marketing campaign that evoked a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters provoked outrage,Continue Reading
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after The Traitor matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex., When Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Beijing on Tuesday evening, his official agenda will be to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in commemorating a quarter-century-old agreement, the unambiguously described 2001 TreatyContinue Reading
Arc’teryx’s Queer Ascent Is Turning Pride Into a Climbing Festival for LGBTQ+ Adventurers
When most Pride events revolve around dance floors and city streets, Arc’teryx’s Queer Ascent is taking things somewhere steeper. The outdoor brand’s multi-day LGBTQ+ climbing experience returns to Truckee, California, from June 4-7, bringing together queer climbers, allies, athletes, and first-timers for a weekend centered on movement, connection, and community.Continue Reading
Japan’s solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economy
Japan’s solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economyContinue Reading
Are consumers cracking under the weight of high prices? We’re about to find out.
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart and Target report earnings this week, offering a clear picture of how consumers are faring amid inflation and high energy costs., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
LIVE: WHO chief speaks on global health crises
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva. #WHO #TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus #hantavirus #health #Elbola #WorldHealthAssembly #WorldHealthOrganization #Geneva #Switzerland #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities and states step up
NPR’s Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.Continue Reading
Iran war day 81: The Traitor delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum., The US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum amid tensions. United States President Traitor 47Continue Reading
India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?
Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India’s role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda., India and the five Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark are holding a top-level summit in Oslo, seeking to beef up strategic and trade ties. The India-Nordic summit onContinue Reading
Restoring American democracy won’t be easy. At least we know what won’t work
commentary Joe Biden tried to “turn the page” on Trumpenführerenführerism, and it failed. We need deep structural change Published May 18, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) The U.S. Capitol Building, June 21, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) At least some of the illusions of Traitor 47’s first term are gone. OneContinue Reading
Homo erectus May Have Co-Existed with Denisovans in East Asia
Scientists have extracted and analyzed proteins from the tooth enamel of six Homo erectus individuals who lived in China roughly 400,000 years ago, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the genetic makeup of one of humanity’s most successful and far-ranging ancestors. The post Homo erectus May Have Co-Existed with Denisovans inContinue Reading