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John Travolta Set for Torino Film Festival Award Ahead of ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Screening (EXCLUSIVE)
John Travolta will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Torino Film Festival in Turin, where his directorial debut will screen following its Cannes premiere in May.
Tallinn Black Nights Festival: New Artistic Director Triin Tramberg on Making Sure That at 30 It Stays ‘Bold, Unpredictable Yet Accessible’
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary under new artistic director Triin Tramberg, featuring 489 films from 87 countries with notable international guests expected to attend.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in compact AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating resilient computer worms difficult to stop.
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Harold Hamm Bets Bigger on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Shale Boom
Continental Resources plans to bid in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale auction this month as international companies compete for acreage in the prolific basin.
How Namibia Pulled Ahead In Africa’s Hottest Offshore Oil Basin
Namibia is rapidly establishing itself as Africa’s leading offshore oil producer in the Orange Basin, while South Africa lags despite controlling two-thirds of the same petroleum province, largely due to regulatory differences and legal challenges.
Sierra Club Responds to Attorney General Rokita’s Lawsuit to Block the Rockport Coal Plant Retirement
The Sierra Club opposes Indiana’s attorney general filing to block the planned 2028 retirement of the Rockport coal plant, calling it another effort to protect coal while supporting data centers.
What can the Galápagos Islands’ animals teach us about the threats of El Niño?
The Galápagos Islands face an intensifying El Niño pattern expected to bring record temperatures through next year, offering critical insights into how ecosystems respond to climate extremes.
Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
A new study finds that financial access for women in sub-Saharan Africa strengthens households’ ability to withstand climate shocks, though lasting resilience requires addressing broader gender inequalities.
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
Scientists clarify that Europe’s heatwaves are caused primarily by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, correcting misreported claims that circulated on social media.
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
England is on track to record its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already recorded during May and June heatwaves.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly severe climate-driven conditions.
What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas faced another major flood last month, testing warning systems improved after a devastating disaster one year earlier that killed 139 people. The new warnings and informed residents contributed to only three deaths this time.
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
A pilot study found hints that older women who ate within a nine-hour window showed better cognitive performance on certain mental skills tests than those who spread meals over longer periods.
Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky
Google removed an AI-generated satellite imagery tool from Google Earth just one day after its launch, citing concerns about potential deepfake creation and policy violations.
Some coastal cities are sinking faster than the ocean is rising
Coastal cities worldwide are sinking faster than oceans are rising, with heavily populated regions experiencing relative sea level rise nearly three times the global average due to land subsidence from groundwater pumping and other factors.