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Israel expels Palestinians based on archaeology claims, building rules : NPR

Israel expels Palestinians based on archaeology claims, building rules : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Fakhri Abu Diab, a community leader, walks by the remains of his family home after it was demolished by Israeli forces, in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem. Ammar Awad/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Ammar Awad/Reuters EAST JERUSALEM — Fakhri Abu Diab, 62, has lived on the same property in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan all his life. But he doesn’t know how much longer he will be able to stay. In the courtyard, there are geese in a pen — and a massive mound of rubble. Two years ago, Israeli authorities demolished the house, saying it lacked proper building permits. It was his mother’s house, the home where Abu Diab was born and grew up. While its original structure predated Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem on land captured from Jordan in 1967, Abu Diab later added rooms to accommodate his growing family. Those additions were considered illegal by the Jerusalem municipality. Residents and human rights groups say it is difficult or impossible for Palestinians to obtain building permits in the area, leading them …

Scientists reveal the brain’s surprisingly active role in building exercise endurance

Scientists reveal the brain’s surprisingly active role in building exercise endurance

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in the journal Neuron suggests that the brain plays a direct role in how the body builds endurance after physical activity. Scientists found that a specific group of brain cells springs into action immediately after a workout, sending signals that tell the muscles to adapt and grow stronger. This research provides evidence that the benefits of exercise depend on the brain as much as they depend on the muscles themselves. The study was led by J. Nicholas Betley, a professor of biology and neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, Erik Bloss, an assistant professor at The Jackson Laboratory, and Kevin W. Williams, an associate professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The project’s co-first authors were Morgan Kindel, a neuroscience doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, and Ryan J. Post, an assistant professor at Providence College. The scientists conducted the research to explore how physical training creates long-lasting health benefits. People naturally assume that building endurance is a process that happens entirely within the body. When a person …

Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ Kingpin Lorne Michaels’ Successor Already in the Building?

Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ Kingpin Lorne Michaels’ Successor Already in the Building?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Typically the ending of a Saturday Night Live season is accompanied by speculation about who may not return to the show next season, whether it’s newbies who will be unceremoniously booted, longer-tenured cast members whose finale appearances might be coded as a tacit farewell (or at least a retroactive one if they make the call later), or the occasional legend who receives a genuine send-off. But for the show’s not-so-landmark 51st season, little of that is in play. Last fall, Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim didn’t return to the show, which also lost Bowen Yang mid-season, leaving far fewer on-the-bubble veterans in their wake. There are always question marks. It seems entirely possible that Chloe Fineman might peace out following her seventh season; while she didn’t get a farewell-coded sketch on the Will Ferrell-hosted finale, she did post a follow-up to her old “show understudy” bit as an Instagram video on Saturday night, as if shrugging off the idea that a sequel might have the opportunity to actually air. And of course, first-season cast members …

South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses

South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses

Published by skeptic

Imagine you’re riding a motorcycle at 160 kilometers per hour when an arrow appears, floating on the road ahead, telling you exactly where to turn. No phone, no dashboard. Just your helmet, and a lens the size of a thumbnail. This is not a concept video. It’s heading to European roads as early as this year. And it’s one early glimpse of where smart glasses are heading. Over the past few years, Big Tech has been quietly (and not so quietly) placing its bets. Meta has been selling AI-enabled Ray-Ban glasses since 2023, Google is building Android XR, and Apple is expected to enter the market. Last week, Samsung was reportedly set to unveil its first AI-capable smart glasses, co-designed with Gentle Monster, at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London this July. China’s Huawei, Alibaba, Xiaomi and others are all moving too. The numbers reflect the momentum. Global AI glasses shipments surged to 8.7 million units in 2025, up more than 300% from the prior year, and analysts project that figure will cross 15 million …

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Apartment Building Kills 4

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Apartment Building Kills 4

Published by Sam Flores

new video loaded: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Apartment Building Kills 4 Ukrainian drones struck an apartment building and ignited a fire at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ryazan on Friday. At least four people were killed in the attack on the residential building, according to the regional governor. The barrage follows a series of Russian drone strikes that killed at least 24 people in Kyiv, Ukraine. By Monika Cvorak, Jorge Mitssunaga and Nataliya Vasilyeva May 15, 2026 Source link

‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Film Clip: Cannes 2026

‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Film Clip: Cannes 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building (Seis Meses e el Edificio Rosa con Azul). The title alone may intrigue you enough to go watch Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo‘s first fiction feature, which world premieres in this year’s edition of the Cannes Critics’ Week on Tuesday, May 19. If you want to know a bit more, here is the synopsis: “Bruno, a young, precocious 11-year-old growing up in 1990s Mexico City, must cope with grown-up responsibilities following the life-changing news of his father’s HIV diagnosis. This news transforms his innocent childhood as he must navigate his emotions not only about his father’s illness and its impact on his entire family, but also his growing feelings for his best friend Vladimir.” Mirroring salsa songs, the family tries to sing and dance their pain away. But 30 years later, Bruno feels the urge to film and reimagine the memory of what he could not quite perceive as a kid. Concludes the description of the film: “Through a lens of familial love and joyful celebration, the …

Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 : NPR

Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Rescue workers clear the rubble of a house heavily damaged after a Russian strike on a residential neighborhood in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children. Emergency workers finished digging through the building’s rubble after more than a day, Zelenskyy said on X. The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner block during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia’s biggest barrage of the country since its all-out invasion. The assault mostly targeted the Ukrainian capital, where 48 people were wounded, including two children, Zelenskyy said. Russia hammered Ukraine with large-scale aerial attacks in the days following a May 9-11 ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump said he asked Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to observe. Fighting went on over those 72 hours, although reportedly on a lesser scale. This week’s attacks ran counter to recent suggestions from …

Federal Panel Considers Plan to Paint Executive Office Building White

Federal Panel Considers Plan to Paint Executive Office Building White

Published by José Betancourt

Donald Trump wants to paint the granite exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., white. Yesterday, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) met to review the administration’s proposal. The plans were also submitted on April 16 to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which approved the idea on the condition of successful “testing of the proposed exterior paint.” Originally known as the State, War, and Navy Building, the massive edifice was built between 1871 and 1888 to house those entities. Now part of the White House compound, it is home to the agencies comprising the Executive Office of the President. Related Articles The plan to paint the building represents another bid by Trump to “beautify” the White House complex and nearby areas. It would cost an estimated $7.5 million and has generated more than 2,000 public comments, most of them negative. Preservationists and architects argue that painting the landmarked structure could cause long-term damage to its granite, and that a painted façade would require constant maintenance. A letter submitted by Rob Nieweg, …

Building a Product Launch Campaign Using AI in 24 Hours

Building a Product Launch Campaign Using AI in 24 Hours

Published by skeptic

Malva AI recently analyzed how Claude, an advanced AI system, supports the creation of structured and professional-quality videos. In one case, Claude was used to develop a complete product launch campaign for a fictional headphone brand, generating visuals, animations and ad copy within a 24-hour timeframe. This example highlighted Claude’s ability to refine creative outputs through iterative adjustments while maintaining alignment with predefined objectives. By working alongside platforms like Higsfield MCP, the system demonstrated its role in organizing workflows and producing results that meet professional benchmarks. Discover how Claude’s iterative refinement process improves video production by enhancing visual coherence and aligning motion design with specific goals. Learn how the system assesses creative options to address audience expectations and strategic priorities. Additionally, explore how its integration with specialized platforms facilitates the seamless transition from initial concepts to fully realized campaigns. Stress-Testing Claude’s Creative Capabilities TL;DR Key Takeaways : Claude, a innovative AI tool, successfully created a complete marketing campaign for a fictional headphone brand in under 24 hours, showcasing its ability to handle visuals, animations, ad …