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In Ukraine, sound carries a different weight: the cautionary blurt of sirens, Shahed drones humming overhead, the concussive thwack of air defence interception and the subsequent explosion. But as well as the sounds of war, which continue three and a half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, music still plays, clubs remain open during the day (closing well before the midnight curfew), and electronic dance music remains an intrinsic part of many Ukrainian lives.Kyiv’s iconic clubs, such as K41, became bomb shelters before transforming into frontline fundraisers. Parties doubling up as cleanup operations are held at strike sites. New venues such…

Based on Candice Millard’s 2011 novel “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” Netflix’s newest limited series, “Death by Lightning,” follows President James Garfield, the oft-forgotten 20th president of the United States, and the man who assassinated him, Charles Guiteau. Created by Mike Makowsky (“Bad Education”) and executive produced by the “Game of Thrones” duo David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the four-part series serves as a historical remembrance and an ominous omen. “Death by Lightning” opens in 1969 at the Army Medical Museum. Workers are startled when a jar tumbles out of…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Misinformation surrounding COVID-19 is still a major problem more than five years after its emergence. Unfortunately, time doesn’t always offer clarity. Even after hundreds of years, our understanding of the Black Death (Yersinia pestis) remains clouded by false narratives. In a study recently published in the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, historians at the UK’s University of Exeter argue the infamous plague likely didn’t move across the continent as quickly as many experts thought. The reason for the common misconception? A 14th century literary tale…

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“Kennedy is a peculiar electorate,” veteran MP Bob Katter said with a smile, standing next to the shrouded frame of the near-lifesize portrait he still hadn’t seen yet.The peculiarity he spoke of, in his far north Queensland home, was to do with its characters and its history, but it could also extend to Kennedy’s predilection for Katters; Thursday’s portrait unveiling honoured Bob’s 50 years in politics, including 12 consecutive federal terms since 1993, coming after Kennedy elected his father, Bob Sr, for 10 terms between 1966 and 1990.That peculiarity also goes to the seeming impenetrability of Katter’s popularity in the…

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) Vergil Ortiz and Erickson Lubin face to face during a conference to promote The 12-round fight for the WBC Interim Super Welterweight World Championship at Texas Live! on September 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHIGHLIGHTSVergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin clash in a high-stakes 154-pound showdown with WBC interim title implications and future opportunities on the lineThe Fort Worth card features multiple compelling matchups including undefeated prospects and experienced contenders across several weight classesFight fans can access the entire evening of boxing action through streaming platform with full card…

If WIRED doesn’t write about Brooks running shoes more often, it’s because they’re so good and so reliable that it simply doesn’t occur to us. We just buy the next edition of the Brooks Ghost and carry on with our day. Several WIRED writers and editors wear Brooks running shoes as their everyday trainers, and these Brooks Running promo codes are some of the best that we’ve seen all season. As the days get shorter and colder, this is also the perfect time of year to upgrade your winter running gear for waterproof, warmer, brighter, or more compressive clothing to…

Miss Piggy is getting the movie star treatment, courtesy of Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.A feature film about the diva puppet is in the works at Disney, which owns the rights to the Muppets franchise, Variety reported on Wednesday. Lawrence and Stone will serve as producers, working with a script from Oh, Mary! creator Cole Escola.“I don’t know if I can announce this but I am just going to … Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole is writing it,” Lawrence revealed on Las Culturistas podcast hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. When the…

The Denver Broncos will look to win their seventh consecutive game when they take on the AFC West-rival Las Vegas Raiders on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Denver is coming off an 18-15 win at Houston on Sunday, while Las Vegas dropped a 30-29 overtime decision to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Raiders (2-6), who have lost two in a row, are 1-3 on the road this season. The Broncos (7-2), who lead the AFC West by one game over the Los Angeles Chargers, are 4-0 on their home field.Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver is set for 8:15 p.m.…

Watch: Filipino families assess damage after Typhoon KalmaegiPhilippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, caused severe flooding in central Philippines, leaving at least 114 dead. The storm has flooded entire towns on Cebu, the region’s most populous island, where 71 deaths were reported. Another 127 are missing and 82 injured, according to officials.Cebu provincial authorities reported a further 28 deaths which were not included in the tally released by the national civil defence office, according to AFP.Kalmaegi left the Philippines on Thursday morning and is moving…