Lionsgate has bought a share in the video‑AI firm Runway, not for cash but as part of a larger plan to turn its film library into short AI shows. The move follows a partnership that began last September, when the studio started using Runway’s tools for early storyboards and post‑production tweaks. N
The University of Iowa is adding fresh talent to its 2027 roster, with two three‑star athletes recently signing on. Defensive back Jonathan Harris joined the Hawkeyes as their twelfth commitment for the upcoming class, while defensive lineman Bariyus Allen became the eleventh recruit to commit. Both
Filipino Catholics turn to prayer when life feels heavy, and this research shows why. Instead of seeing prayer as just a ritual, the study treats it like a conversation with God that helps people cope. Through interviews and stories from many believers, five main ideas emerged: giving up contr
The city’s bike‑share system is a popular way to move around, but figuring out how many bikes people will need at different times and places is tricky. A new approach looks at the data from Madrid’s dock‑based network, BiciMad, and turns it into a clear model that can predict demand and spot problem
The morning of Thursday started hot in the East Bay, with a 9:30 a. m. temperature already near 85°F. A woman walking her labrador felt the sweat on her headband, while the dog’s panting was loud even under a shade. The heat climbed quickly across the region, with some spots aiming for 100°F and oth
The long‑running crime series that followed the rise of a Queens drug kingpin is back for one last chapter, and it drops into viewers’ screens just as the heat turns up. The new season arrives on Starz’s app and streaming services at midnight on Friday, June 12, with a later broadcast on the network
In many workplaces, how people act can either help or hurt the team. One personality style that often causes trouble is called Machiavellianism – a tendency to manipulate and act selfishly. Researchers wanted to see how this trait affects bad work habits, especially in private banks in South India.
A new bill to stop wildfires is moving through Congress. It would undo a rule that stopped building roads and cutting trees on 60 million acres of national forest. The rule was created in 2001 to protect forests, especially in Alaska and the western states. The bill also says the Forest Service and
Plants use their roots in clever ways to grab food from the soil. Scientists looked at two types of roots: lower‑order roots that mainly suck up nutrients and higher‑order roots that move water and minerals deeper into the plant. They studied 37 grass species in a temperate steppe, measuring the roo
Buc‑ee’s plans to open more gas‑and‑shop stops across the U. S. have sparked sharp opposition from towns and wildlife groups. The chain’s huge centers, each about 70‑80 k sq ft with over a hundred pumps, promise jobs and sales but also bring worries about traffic jams, water use and pollution. In
