Russia Threatens to Leave ISS Because U.S. Sanctions Are Actually Working

Dmitry Rogozin, director general of Roscosmos, said Russia will pack its bags and leave the International Space Station by 2025 unless the United States lifts sanctions that are currently impeding the country’s space sector.

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Making Ghostbusters: Afterlife Was a Family Affair

It’s always disconcerting trying to accomplish something with someone looking over your shoulder while you do it. It’s even more awkward when it’s a parent, especially if you’re trying to do something that they’re old hands at. So pity poor Jason Reitman, who had to make the entirety of Ghostbusters: Afterlife with…

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The Keystone XL Pipeline Is Officially Finished

In a shocking move, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline has announced it will no longer move forward with the project. The controversial pipeline has been at the center of a fight over Indigenous treaties, land rights, and the permitting process. Now, it’s dead.

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Beech-Nut recalls and stops making baby rice cereal over arsenic issues

Beech-Nut has announced the recall of its Stage 1 Single Grain Rice Cereal, a type of baby food that is being removed from the market. The recall was due to levels of inorganic arsenic that tested above the FDA’s guidance level. Inorganic arsenic is a naturally occurring substance and health officials have previously warned that rice products may inadvertently feature … Continue reading

Apple will reportedly open paid Podcasts subscriptions on June 15th

In an email obtained by The Verge, the company reportedly tells producers and publishers it will launch the feature globally on June 15th.

Scientists Revive 24,000-Year-Old Animal Found In Siberian Permafrost

Few creatures do naptime like the bdelloid rotifer.

Texas Lawmakers Urge Federal Board To Remove ‘Negro’ From Geographic Sites

This is the second time lawmakers have asked the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to approve the changes.

Apple Is Finally Launching In-App Podcast Subscriptions

Apple is launching podcast subscriptions next week, according to an email from Apple to podcasters obtained by The Verge. Beginning June 15, you’ll be able to pay to subscribe to select shows and networks to receive content early and ad-free.

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Congressman Asks Forest Service to Change the Course of Earth’s Orbit Around the Sun

Congressperson Louie Gohmert (R-TX) would seriously like the federal government and “BLM” to turn its attention from evidence-based measures to mitigate climate change and look into altering the rotation of the Earth and/or moon. It’s unclear whether he’s trolling or sincerely trying to derail attention in order to…

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Loki Is Already Laying the Groundwork for Marvel's Multiverse of Madness

Loki, like Disney+’s WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier before it, is telling a new story about its titular character as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that spotlights him in ways Marvel Studio’s movies previously haven’t. But the series’ premiere episode, “Glorious Purpose,” featured a…

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