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A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried?
TechnologyThe Guardian7d ago

A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried?

Scientists in the US have uploaded a fruit fly to a computer simulation, while an Australian lab has taught neurons on a glass chip to play a 90s video game. How long before we are all living in a sci-fi movie? It sounds like the opening of a sci-fi film, but US scientists recently uploaded a copy of the brain of a living fly into a simulation. In San Francisco, biotechnology company Eon Systems created a virtual insect that knew how to walk, fly, groom and feed in its virtual environment. Re...

Trump in Epstein kot Jack in Rose iz Titanika
CulturewapoThe Guardianberlingske+5France 24vgpublicodigi2424ur12d ago8 sources

Trump in Epstein kot Jack in Rose iz Titanika

Anonimni umetniki, ki so že v preteklosti postavili satirične kipe in instalacije, usmerjene proti ameriškemu predsedniku Donaldu Trumpu, so v torek postavili nov kip v parku National Mall v…

Canadian Fishers Rescued After Ice Shelf Detaches
EnvironmentThe Guardian14d ago

Canadian Fishers Rescued After Ice Shelf Detaches

Canadian anglers describe a dramatic rescue after an ice shelf detached from the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario, leaving them stranded. They recounted harrowing phone calls to loved ones as they faced the danger.

What is Minuteman III missile? The 'doomsday' weapon US tested amid war with Iran
WorldTimes of Indiandtv18d ago2 sources

What is Minuteman III missile? The 'doomsday' weapon US tested amid war with Iran

The United States conducted a test of its nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile off the California coast. This unarmed missile launch, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, aimed to verify the effectiveness, readiness, and accuracy of the system. The test occurred amidst ongoing strikes in the Middle East.

Middle East Energy Site Attacks Escalate, Macron Calls for Halt
WorldNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+15le-figaroThe IndependentYahooaktuality-skTimes of Indiahindustan-timesiefimeridaklix-ba+7 more4d ago18 sources

Middle East Energy Site Attacks Escalate, Macron Calls for Halt

Attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East by both sides are escalating, threatening grave consequences for the global economy, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a moratorium on such attacks.

Did Trump Doom The SAVE America Act?
Politicszerohedge5d ago

Did Trump Doom The SAVE America Act?

Did Trump Doom The SAVE America Act? Recent polling makes one thing abundantly clear: the American people are firmly behind election integrity, and the SAVE America Act is right in line with where voters already are.  According to the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll, support for the legislation clocks in at 71%, with strong backing from independents and even a sizable chunk of Democrats. That shouldn’t surprise anyone when you look at the specifics. Voter ID alone commands 81...

Scientists Train Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells To Play Doom
Technologyzerohedge15d ago

Scientists Train Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells To Play Doom

Scientists Train Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells To Play Doom Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In a development that sounds like a Black Mirror script, Australian biotech firm Cortical Labs has taught clusters of human brain cells – grown in a lab – to interact with the iconic video game Doom. With roots in earlier work that had these “mini-brains” mastering Pong, the leap to Doom signals rapid progress in biological computing. Critics worry this tech, backed by agend...

Israel: Barrage of missile attacks from Iran
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+17helsingin-sanomatSCMPsvenska-dagbladetder-standardFrance 24rzeczpospolitavgmorgunbladid+9 more18d ago20 sources

Israel: Barrage of missile attacks from Iran

Alarm sirens sounded in the wider Jerusalem area and in communities in central Israel, following a new launch of a ballistic missile from Iran, according to the Israeli army...

How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles
TechnologyBusiness Insider19d ago

How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles

Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are among those who have reportedly invested in some doomsday preparations. Getty Images Some tech leaders have invested in doomsday preparations, like building bunkers. Bunker company owners said interest often spikes during geopolitical conflicts, including with Iran. Here are some of the wealthiest tech leaders who are said to have invested in doomsday prep. In times of geopolitical chaos, the average person might watch a meditation video or s...

Megan Fox Posts Sexy New 'Doomed' Snaps on Instagram
Culturetmz20d ago

Megan Fox Posts Sexy New 'Doomed' Snaps on Instagram

Megan Fox has made a triumphant return to Instagram ... and, of course, it was to drop some sexy AF snaps! MF posted a few thirst traps today ... sporting a studded collar, skin-tight camisole, thigh-high gartered stockings, stiletto platform heels…

Photos show how 'Love Story' recreated Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's iconic style
CultureBusiness Insider1mo ago

Photos show how 'Love Story' recreated Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's iconic style

JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette in New York City, and Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon are seen on the set of "Love Story." Mitchell Gerber/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images; Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images "Love Story" follows the doomed love story of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The show recreates several of Bessette-Kennedy's iconic looks and timeless style. The show's costume designer was replaced after initial backlash to how star Sarah Pidgeon was styled. The iconic style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy has been often imitated but never replicated — until now. "Love Story," which is produced by Ryan Murphy for FX, chronicles the fated relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in July 1999. The series has drawn praise for its striking casting — with Sarah Pidgeon bearing an uncanny resemblance to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Paul Anthony Kelly closely capturing the look of John F. Kennedy Jr. — as well as for its thoughtful costume design, which carefully recreates and honors Bessette-Kennedy's real-life style. Here's a look at how the show recreated and paid homage to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style. The series recreated an early Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy look down to the leather loafers. Jenny Landy and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in New York City in 1995; Sarah Pidgeon is seen filming "Love Story" in New York City. Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images; TheStewartofNY/GC Images In this scene, before she meets John F. Kennedy Jr. for the first time, Carolyn (played by Sarah Pidgeon) wears a simple black turtleneck, flared black capri pants, and black leather loafers. In both the show and real life, Bessette-Kennedy worked as a showroom assistant for Calvin Klein before rising the ranks to become head of publicity for the fashion house. Despite marrying into American royalty, Bessette-Kennedy knew how to perfect a casual look. JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette in New York City, and Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon are seen on the set of "Love Story." Mitchell Gerber/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images; Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images She was often seen wearing loose Levi's 517 jeans, her hair slicked back into a bun, with a simple monochromatic coat over the top. When it came to recreating the New York City icon's style, the series didn't always nail it. Early leaked images from the set were criticized online for being too modern, fast-fashion-looking, and different from Kennedy-Bessette's more upscale style. In response to the backlash, the show brought in a new costume designer, Rudy Mance, who dedicated himself to making the costumes as accurate as possible. "I get it. I'm protective of [John and Carolyn] as well. We all just wanted to be as precise and accurate as possible," Mance told Variety. Mance said he and his team studied for months throughout filming, comparing old paparazzi photos of the couple with the new looks he was creating for the show and pulling in as many archival and vintage pieces as possible to accurately recreate the look. Part of Bessette-Kennedy's enduring appeal was her dedication to a minimalist, understated style that felt polished yet effortlessly cool. Lawrence Schwartzwald/Sygma/Getty Images; Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images "There's so much mystery about Carolyn. My familiarity with her was through paparazzi images," lead actor Sarah Pidgeon told Vogue. Mance said that recreating Kennedy's style before she was thrust into the public eye was the most challenging. "Everybody knows what they wore from 1996 to 1999, but we were telling the story of how they met," he said, according to Glamour. Her formal looks remained simple but added a sexy edge, a balance "Love Story" tried to recreate. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr. in 1998; Sarah Pidgeon in "Love Story." Steve Eichner/Penske Media/Getty Images; FX Networks Bessette-Kennedy often looked effortlessly sexy when she stepped out on red carpets, like in the strapless black Yohji Yamamoto gown photographed above. Pidgeon wears a similar dress for her meet-cute with Kelly in episode one of the series. It was delicate work for Pidgeon to strike the same balance, especially when fans reacted strongly to early images of her in the role. However, the actor told Vogue she was ultimately grateful for the public feedback about her portrayal. "The online conversations at the beginning of the process served as a reminder of how important it was to get our portrayal of Carolyn correct. She grew even more important to me," Pidgeon told Vogue. "People really, really love Carolyn, and my priority every single day on set was doing justice to her legacy." And even when they were recreating simple outfits, the "Love Story" team ensured the fit was similar to what Carolyn would have worn. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy poses for a picture at a gala in 1999; Sarah Pidgeon in "Love Story." Evan Agostini/Liaison/Getty Images; FX Networks Although Bessette-Kennedy's simple outfits could be recreated with off-brand designers — like the white blouse and floor-length black skirt by Yohji Yamamoto that she wore in 1999 — Mance was dedicated to finding archival pieces. Pidgeon was wearing true recreations of Bessette-Kennedy's looks whenever possible. He also ensured the pieces would fit Pidgeon similarly to how they fit Bessette-Kennedy, as Pidgeon told Vogue. "We found her Prada and Valentino coats, and fitted some Levi's so that they looked exactly how they fit Carolyn," Pidgeon told Vogue. By recreating the magic of Bessette-Kennedy's wardrobe, the "Love Story" team offered a window into her world. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 1999; Sarah Pidgeon on the set of "Love Story." Justin Ide/Getty Images; Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images Kennedy's clothes were always going to play a central part in her on-screen portrayal since style was so critical to her identity. However, Pidgeon said she hoped the clothes she wears offer a jumping-off point for the total woman she hopes to portray. "She is known as this minimalist fashion icon, but I learned that she was also vivacious, funny, and had a wildness about her," she told Vogue. Read the original article on Business Insider

Endangered banksia ecosystem in Perth faces destruction with no adequate offset, expert says
EnvironmentThe Guardian1mo ago

Endangered banksia ecosystem in Perth faces destruction with no adequate offset, expert says

Proposal to replant inside a different type of protected woodland would not replicate diversity of cleared sites used by threatened cockatoo species, conservationists say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Property developers in Perth plan to bulldoze an endangered banksia ecosystem used by threatened black cockatoo species, and conservationists have warned the damage cannot be mitigated by proposed offsets. The developers want to replant the banksia ecosystem within a different type of protected woodland – a proposal that a leading botanist said was doomed to fail. Continue reading...

"Saturday Night Live UK" Premieres to Solid Ratings and Mixed Reviews
CulturevarietyNew Statesmandeadline1d ago3 sources

"Saturday Night Live UK" Premieres to Solid Ratings and Mixed Reviews

The first-ever edition of "Saturday Night Live U.K." premiered with solid overnight ratings, drawing 226,000 viewers, and has since garnered mixed reviews and debate over its reception, including sketches featuring Princess Diana and Winston Churchill, and a monologue by Tina Fey addressing the show's American host.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on America’s greatest national security risk with AI
TechnologybloombergTimes of India3d ago2 sources

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on America’s greatest national security risk with AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has warned that AI doomerism poses a genuine national security threat to the US—not because the fears are entirely baseless, but because widespread panic could slow American AI adoption while China races ahead. Speaking at Nvidia's GTC Conference, Huang drew a firm line between legitimate safety concerns and manufactured catastrophism, urging industry leaders to stop scaring people about technology he calls "computer software."

"...The Entire Internet Has Doomer Fatigue"
Opinionzerohedge7d ago

"...The Entire Internet Has Doomer Fatigue"

"...The Entire Internet Has Doomer Fatigue" Authored by James Howard Kunstler, "I can tell the entire internet has doomer fatigue." - Catturd on X The mysterious financial repo markets - which practically no one outside of banking understands (and even some banking insiders don't) - started showing some signs of stress recently (forward rates spiking: 1Y1Y SOFR has risen nearly 50 bps in two weeks, signaling growing concern among dealers and investors about future funding costs)...

Greek Government Seeks Political Gains from Middle East Tensions
PoliticsFTThe IndependentYahoo+6indian-expressdanasiefimeridajerusalem-postnewsbeastukrinform12d ago9 sources

Greek Government Seeks Political Gains from Middle East Tensions

As the conflict in the Middle East between the US-Israel and Iran enters its third day of the second week, the Greek government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are assessing the political benefits they can derive from the ongoing tensions.

Michel Houellebecq: Prophet of Doom
Opinionle-figaro29d ago

Michel Houellebecq: Prophet of Doom

An article reports on Michel Houellebecq's new poetry collection and accompanying album, which feature his characteristically gloomy texts, portraying Westerners as 'at the end of the game.'

Psychic Predicts Global Crises for 2026
PoliticsYahooTimes of India1mo ago2 sources

Psychic Predicts Global Crises for 2026

British psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, known as the 'Prophet of Doom,' has issued chilling predictions for 2026, including cyber attacks, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental disasters.

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly...
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly...

Just When You Thought Obama's Tower Of Doom Couldn't Get Any More Ugly... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Barack Obama’s infamous Presidential Center in Chicago, already slammed as a dystopian “prison-like” monstrosity, has just received a bizarre new update that’s ignited widespread mockery online. The addition of disjointed words from one of Obama’s speeches has been dubbed “headache-inducing,” amplifying the backlash against this $830 million behemoth that’s overrun budgets, displaced locals, and turned a public park into a narcissistic shrine. As construction drags on toward a June 2026 opening, the former president’s ego-driven tweaks have only fueled the fire, with X users unleashing savage roasts and memes comparing the structure to everything from a Soviet-era bunker to a “concrete porta potty.” The latest fiasco stems from Obama’s decision to etch excerpts from his 2015 Selma speech onto the building’s facade. But instead of inspiring awe, the disjointed lettering has sparked hilarity and disgust. They somehow managed to make the Obama presidential library even uglier. My gosh. ? pic.twitter.com/lmZnyJ4FSs February 17, 2026 One X user highlighted how the words appear chopped and unreadable, calling it a “headache-inducing” mess that perfectly encapsulates the project’s overall failure. I's indistinguishable from L's and T's. E's indistinguishable from F's. Multiple words get disjointed–not just on one plane but two. pic.twitter.com/hohr6Whusy February 17, 2026 what don’t you understand about YOU ARE AMERICA https://t.co/kmHawlABHO February 16, 2026 Fixed it for Obama. pic.twitter.com/BJU5eA6vIx February 18, 2026 This is what the text should read… pic.twitter.com/YaZ2iSJQuY February 18, 2026 pic.twitter.com/N60Kwjw9Q5 February 18, 2026 As we previously reported, the Obama Presidential Center has ballooned to nearly $1 billion in costs, resembling a “Tower of Doom” that’s sucking the life out of Chicago’s South Side. Locals have decried it as a “totalitarian command center dropped straight out of 1984,” with property values skyrocketing and forcing out longtime residents. Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor warned that such developments “displace the very people they say they want to improve it for,” as rents for two-bedroom apartments jumped from $800 to over $1,800 per month. The project’s DEI-focused hiring of diverse contractors has backfired spectacularly, leading to lawsuits over “racial discrimination” and claims of poor performance, proving once again that woke policies lead to broke outcomes. President Trump didn’t hold back when mocking the stalled eyesore. “He needs help,” Trump quipped, noting how the library-museum hybrid is “not too pretty” and has “run out of money” despite Obama’s insistence on DEI builders. Trump contrasted this with his own push for classical architecture, like the grand Arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge, symbolizing a return to American greatness. The center’s foundation is now scrambling with only $116 million in reserves against $230 million in remaining costs, not including staff salaries. Scheduled tours have started, but critics question who’d visit this overpriced ode to Obama’s ego amid Chicago’s economic woes. Obama’s defenders claim it’ll be an “economic catalyst” for the black community, but the reality is displacement and fiscal chaos. This project exemplifies the hypocrisy of elite liberals: preaching equity while building vast ego towers that burden the working class. In the end, as Trump restores beauty and dignity to American landmarks, Obama’s legacy crumbles under the weight of its own pretension— a fitting monument to an era of division and decline. Your support is crucial in helping us defeat mass censorship. Please consider donating via Locals or check out our unique merch. Follow us on X @ModernityNews. Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:40