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In a swirl of red lights and curtains, Lady Gaga takes to the stage, her 7.5-metre-tall gown an engineering feat of art and design. The Australian-Taiwanese designer Samuel Lewis, who created this show-stopping look, is no stranger to Gaga's world. They've collaborated on several occasions...

For 18-year-old Mark Harvey, August 16th, 1977, was more than just the day music legend Elvis Presley passed away. That day marked a pivotal moment in his life when he picked up his very first pseudoscorpion under a rock in western Victoria and popped it into a jar of ethanol for preservation...

Michael Jordan, the basketball legend turned NASCAR team owner, confidently testified in court that he wasn't afraid to take on the sports giant when his company challenged Nascar's antitrust rules. Jordan explained that it was his competitive drive and a desire for novelty within the sport...

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar and lead writer of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, has been exploring the intersection of Victorian literature and modern narrative video games. In his conversation with a journalist, he posits that there's an underlying world-building element in both...

OPEC+ Takes a Sharp Cut in Oil Production, Expected to Send US Gas Prices Soaring In a move that's sending shockwaves through the global energy market, OPEC+ announced on Sunday that it will cut oil production by more than 1.6 million barrels per day starting May and running until the end of...

NASA has selected a diverse group of four astronauts, including two Americans and a Canadian, to embark on the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. The Artemis II lunar flyby is set to launch in November 2024, marking a significant milestone in the US space agency's plans to return...

Debit's Latest Album Weaves Ambiguity with Afro-Latin Rhythms Mexican-American producer Debit has once again proven her ability to reimagine historical sounds in a modern context. Her latest album, Desaceleradas, or Decelerated, sees the producer slow down the upbeat cumbia genre and transform...

Former US President George W Bush has praised his former Vice-President Dick Cheney as a "thinker and listener" in a heartfelt eulogy at his funeral. This tribute marks a poignant moment in the country's politics, where two of America's most influential leaders have come together to celebrate a...

Mark Hamill, the iconic actor who portrayed Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise, recently reacted to a Darth Vader impression made by CNN journalist Jim Acosta. The reaction was captured on camera during an interview with Acosta. According to reports, Acosta attempted to channel his...

Mark Hamill, the legendary actor who played Luke Skywalker in the iconic 'Star Wars' franchise, has been seen reacting to a hilarious Darth Vader impression made by CNN's Jim Acosta. The clip shows Acosta, dressed as the character, attempting to channel his inner Anakin Skywalker, with Hamill's...

Andrew Cuomo's Scathing Warning to Zohran Mamdani as NYC Election Looms. In a tense moment at the polls in Manhattan on Tuesday, New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo made a telling remark about his opponent Zohran Mamdani, hinting at a deeper crisis brewing within the Democratic Party...

"A harrowing glimpse into the life of a volunteer soldier fighting in Ukraine was shared by Akula, a young man who signed up for battle at the outbreak of the Russian invasion. The 25-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounted his time on the front lines with unflinching honesty...

Higher levels of lithium in tap water may be linked to a slightly increased risk of autism diagnosis in children, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from Denmark analyzed data on more than 8,800 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...

Hamas Hands Over Captives' Bodies Amid Escalation in Gaza Violence A fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was shattered by a series of deadly Israeli strikes on Thursday, prompting Hamas to hand over two bodies it claimed were those of deceased Israeli captives. The move came a day after the...

When you let yourself think about how hard it is to get things done, something shifts in your brain. The idea of "being a morning person or night owl" feels like a simplistic way to explain our unique daily rhythms. What really matters, though, is what actually motivates us? Where do we feel...

Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, despite a lack of significant gains at the front lines. According to the General Staff, more than 45 enemy attacks have been repelled over the past day, with most focusing on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka...

A third term for Trump: What the Constitution Says In a bizarre twist, Donald Trump has refused to rule out running for president again in 2028, sparking concerns that he may be attempting to circumvent the constitutionally-mandated two-term limit. The issue at hand is the 22nd Amendment...

The Great Baking Divide: Why Recipes Need a Global Touch When my co-authored baking book Sweet hit American shelves in 2017, I was thrilled to see people whipping up delicious treats from it. However, what followed was a stark contrast – cakes with dark exteriors and pale centers that seemed...

Category 1 Hurricane Melissa Threatens Caribbean with Life-Threatening Flash Flooding and Landslides A powerful storm system has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The...

Parenting Concerns About Remarriage As a father, contemplating remarrying while having a young son can be daunting. My 44-year-old friend has been in a three-year relationship with someone special and wants to take the next step – but is worried about how his seven-year-old son will react. The...