Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have unearthed a 1,600-year-old sandstone carving of a guardian spirit (genius) that protected the military outpost, offering insights into Roman soldiers' spiritual lives and religious practices on Hadrian's Wall.
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until a court rules on a multistate antitrust challenge or until June 1, 2027. The delay could cost the company about $7 million a day in fees if the deal does not close by Sept. 30.
A newly discovered 17-18 million-year-old ape fossil in northern Egypt, named Masripithecus, challenges the dominant view that East Africa was the primary hub for early ape diversification, suggesting northeastern Africa played a significant role in hominoid evolution.
Paramount Skydance delays acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 due to antitrust lawsuit, increasing deal price potentially by $1.7 billion, with a $7 billion breakup fee if the deal collapses.
Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a large Roman military camp near Surany, potentially used by Emperor Marcus Aurelius's army during the Marcomannic Wars nearly 1,850 years ago. The site revealed skeletons in shallow graves, ditches, and wells, alongside Roman weapons, armour, and military sandals.
Eine US-Bundesrichterin hat den geplanten 110-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal zur Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount bis zum 17. August gestoppt. Zwölf US-Bundesstaaten befürchten eine zu starke Marktstellung und Wettbewerbsnachteile für Kinos, während die EU-Kommission unter Auflagen zustimmte.
Eine US-Richterin hat die geplante 111-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount bis zum 17. August gestoppt. Zwölf US-Bundesstaaten klagen wegen Wettbewerbsbedenken im Filmmarkt, während Kritiker auch die redaktionelle Unabhängigkeit von CNN unter dem neuen Eigentümer fürchten.
Traces of ancient grass bedding found in South Africa's Border Cave reveal that prehistoric hunter-gatherers meticulously prepared and maintained their sleeping areas, using fire to clear old layers and deter pests, offering insights into early human culture.
Avrupa Birliği, Paramount'un 111 milyar dolarlık Warner Bros. Discovery satın alımına, Universal ile ortak dağıtım şirketinden çekilmesi şartıyla onay verdi. ABD'de ise 12 eyaletin açtığı dava nedeniyle birleşme geçici olarak durduruldu ve 3 Ağustos'ta duruşma bekleniyor.
Dopo 74 anni, il relitto del "Clipper Endeavor", un aereo Pan Am precipitato nel 1952 al largo di Porto Rico causando 52 vittime, è stato ritrovato a 2.000 piedi di profondità da una spedizione con Discovery Channel. L'incidente fu cruciale per l'introduzione delle istruzioni di sicurezza obbligatorie sui voli passeggeri, grazie alle testimonianze dei 17 sopravvissuti.
歐盟有條件批准派拉蒙天舞以1100億美元併購華納兄弟探索公司，要求派拉蒙終止其在聯合國際影業的持股，並在未來10年內不得與環球影業在歐洲經濟區聯合發行電影，以解決對電影發行市場的競爭疑慮。
The Trump administration plans to reallocate federal R&D funding, directing money to individual scientists and agile research organizations instead of traditional institutions like Harvard and MIT. This strategy, outlined in the 'Science: A New Golden Age' report, aims to accelerate technological discovery, particularly in AI, to secure US dominance against China. Universities may face challenges as funding priorities shift.
Komisja Europejska zatwierdziła fuzję Paramount i Warner Bros. Discovery o wartości 110 mld dolarów, stawiając warunki antymonopolowe. W USA Kalifornia i 11 innych stanów złożyły pozew o zablokowanie transakcji, a sąd federalny w Oakland zawiesił ją do 3 sierpnia.
Os destroços do avião DC-4 "Clipper Endeavor" da Pan Am, desaparecido há 74 anos após cair no mar em 1952 e matar 52 pessoas, foram encontrados por exploradores. A busca, liderada por Russ Matthews, utilizou tecnologia avançada como sonares e inteligência artificial, impulsionada pela descoberta de uma etiqueta de bagagem em 2019.
The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, conditional on Paramount divesting its European Economic Area stake in United International Pictures (UIP) and terminating its partnership with Universal. This clears a major regulatory hurdle, but the deal faces ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. and reviews in other countries.
European Commission regulators approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, conditional on Paramount ending its joint distribution venture, Universal International Pictures (UIP), with Universal in Europe. The merger still faces a temporary pause from a US lawsuit by 12 states and scrutiny from UK regulators.
Paramount Skydance'in Warner Bros. Discovery'yi 110 milyar dolarlık devralma anlaşmasına AB'den şartlı onay geldi. ABD'deki dava süreci ve 14 günlük geçici durdurma kararı nedeniyle birleşme ertelendi ve Paramount'un gecikme cezası ödeme riski doğdu.
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform that allowed independent artists to sell music directly to fans. The deal expands SoundCloud's offerings for artists, coming months after Nina announced its shutdown due to an unsustainable business model.
European Union antitrust regulators approved Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after concessions, including divesting a film distribution stake. This approval comes as the deal faces delays in the U.S. due to a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general over antitrust concerns, with a California judge granting a temporary restraining order.
The EU conditionally approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing film distribution concerns. Paramount must exit its United International Pictures stake in the EEA and avoid joint distribution with Universal for 10 years. The deal still faces US legal challenges.
Sophia Maddox, 26, explores generational trauma in her documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson" after discovering four years ago that the notorious cult leader was her paternal grandfather. The film unpacks her complex feelings and her father's difficult journey with this inherited legacy.
Die EU-Kommission hat die geplante 110-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount Skydance unter Auflagen genehmigt. Paramount muss seine Anteile am Filmvertriebsunternehmen UIP aufgeben und darf zehn Jahre lang keine ähnliche Kooperation mit Universal im EWR eingehen. In den USA stößt die Fusion auf Widerstand und wurde gerichtlich auf Eis gelegt.
The Trump administration announced a $5 billion initiative to use AI to solve scientific problems, including chronic diseases and drug discovery. Fifteen federal agencies will participate, with scientists gaining access to Department of Energy supercomputers. Microsoft will donate $40 million in AI computing credits.
ResearchClawBench, developed by Shanghai AI Lab, evaluates AI agents' ability to conduct independent research against human-written papers. Concurrently, Zhejiang University launched Qiushi Engine, an LLM-based agent designed for end-to-end autonomous scientific discovery in real physical environments.
