Gillian Anderson (left) and David Duchovny as agents Scully and Mulder in The X-FilesAJ Pics/Alamy Television hasn’t always been kind to science fiction, with smaller budgets to throw at special effects and epic, universe-spanning narratives getting cancelled before their time. But despite all the obstacles, countless series have proved that long-form storytelling on the small screen is the perfect way to explore the complex ideas and philosophies that make this genre so compelling. With so much gold to choose from, the New Scientist team found picking their favourite sci-fi series a tricky task – not everyone could narrow it down…
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities tried and failed Friday to carry out an unprecedented arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to declare martial law in a dramatic standoff at the presidential residence where Yoon has been staying since he was impeached last month.Investigators and police officers began leaving Yoon’s official residence in central Seoul around 1:30 p.m. local time (11:30 p.m. Thursday ET), more than five hours after they first passed through the steel gates.They said they had suspended the execution of the arrest warrant for the day “because we have concluded that…
Getty ImagesUS tech giant cuts prices in China as it faces growing competition from local rivals like HuaweiShoppers in China are getting rare discounts on iPhones as Apple faces growing competition from local brands.The four-day promotion, which starts this Saturday (4 January), includes discounts of as much as 500 yuan ($68.50, £55.30) on some of the US technology giant’s newest handsets.Chinese phone maker Huawei has also cut prices of its high-end mobile devices by as much as 20%.The discounts come as consumers in China remain hesitant about spending because of the country’s economic challenges.The offer covers Apple’s top models as…
QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong, I have followed you for three years. I can see why you are regarded as the world’s highest-paid advisor and have offices worldwide. You are also the only advisor not blocked around the globe. I want to ask what would be the fee to advise our government here __________________ ? I was told some pay you over $100 million annually. This is a time when your independence is greatly needed. Respectfully; —– anonymous —– ANSWER: Thank you very much for the inquiry. Because of this law in the USA 18 USC 951, accepting money from any…
Trump MAGA garbage truck Over the last year, Trump has had some truly memorable moments. In the last few months of the election, Trump was everywhere and each new appearance seemed to top the last one, whether it was him working the drive-thru at a McDonald’s or him driving a garbage truck. Now, the man who was behind almost all of those moments will have an official job in the new Trump administration. Trump has just named Justin Caporale as the Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances. This means we will probably get more of these great moments…
You might know Ava Louise from TikTok, or maybe from the reality show, “House of Heat,” but chances are also likely that you know her from either OnlyFans or maybe some recent news stories. Her journey from a viral internet personality to a controversial yet successful influencer has taken her on quite the epic journey.Ava gained initial fame for her bold antics on social media, including a notorious appearance on “Dr. Phil.” Her unapologetic personality and open book mentality has helped her carve out a niche as a provocative and successful content creator and storyteller of her wild “lore.” Article continues…
Hanson, who was able to observe her behaviour from a boat on Wednesday, said J35 was draping the dead calf across her snout or on top of her head, and that she appeared to dive for it when it sank from the surface. He said the calf was only alive for a “handful of days”. “I think it’s fair to say that she is grieving or mourning,” Joe Gaydos, science director of SeaDoc at the University of California, Davis, said of J35. Similar behaviour can also be seen in other socially cohesive animals with relatively long life spans, such as…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Yoon’s security team blocking investigators from executing arrest warrant, local media says.South Korean authorities are locked in a standoff with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s security team after investigators arrived at the impeached leader’s compound to execute an arrest warrant over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Anticorruption investigators were confronted by the Presidential Security Service (PSS) after attempting to enter Yoon’s residence in Seoul early on Friday morning in order to detain the embattled leader. PSS chief Park Jong-joon blocked entry to officials from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) after citing restrictions on secured areas,…
The NBA released the first results from the first round of voting for the All-Star Game, with a few big surprises. Here are five takeaways from the first round of voting. 1. LaMelo Ball is more popular than you might realize Ball’s Charlotte Hornets are just 7-25 and in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, the 23-year-old point guard is leading all Eastern Conference guards with over 947K votes. That’s more than Steph Curry or Luka Doncic. Ball averages 30.1 points per game, which would be fourth in the NBA if he’d played enough games to qualify. He’s dishing…
As the cost of living continues to rise in the U.S., a family of four needs to earn more than ever to live “comfortably,” according to a new report by GOBankingRates.Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center’s 2024 Cost of Living data series, GOBankingRates researchers analyzed annual living expenses for a family of four in all 50 states. For the report, a “living wage” is defined as the income required to cover 50% of necessities, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% placed into savings.The data tells an expensive story. Every state’s…