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Reports: Trump Admin Approved Secret Deal to Sell U.S. Nuclear Tech and Assistance to Saudi Arabia

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry approved six “secret authorizations” to allow companies to sell “nuclear power technology and assistance” to Saudi Arabia as part of a plan to win a deal to help build at least two nuclear power facilities in the country, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a document written by the Department of…

Privacy & Security Tom McKay Mar 27 '19

Watch Dolph Lundgren Lead a Band of Soldiers Against an Army of Zombies

If the zombie apocalypse is upon you, there are few better people to help you survive it than Dolph Lundgren. And that’s exactly what he’ll do in the new movie Dead Trigger. Opening in theaters and on demand May 3, Dead Trigger seems pretty straightforward: A virus has turned humanity into flesh-eating zombies, so an…

Trailers Germain Lussier Mar 27 '19

10 Iconic TV Vampires, From Angel to The X-Files

We are very excited to see awkward vampires take NYC on What We Do in the Shadows, which debuts tonight on FX. But the show is merely the latest union of TV and vampires, a pairing that has yielded some of pop culture’s most memorable bloodsuckers. From a huge field of undead contenders, here are…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Mar 27 '19

A Scottish Woman Has Lived Her Whole Life Without Feeling Pain, Thought It Was Normal

During one Scottish woman’s lifetime, she has broken bones, burned her skin, and undergone surgery without feeling any pain—and she didn’t realize she’d been experiencing anything unusual until she was well into her 60s, according to a new case study. Scientists are interested in people who feel little pain, as they hope to find ways…

Health Ryan F. Mandelbaum Mar 27 '19

Angelina Jolie May Be Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Eternals

Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be getting some mega-star power in the form of Oscar winner Angelina Jolie. The Hollywood Reporter says Jolie is in talks to join one of Marvel’s upcoming movies, The Eternals, which is being directed by Chloe Zhao. There’s no word on who Jolie would be playing in…

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 27 '19

No, Zack Snyder Never Seriously Considered Making Batman and Superman Stepbrothers

The Martha thing was bad enough—but, if you believe the internet right now, it could have been a lot worse. In recent days, a story has begun to circulate in regards to Zack Snyder and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. At a recent Q&A, Snyder discussed, well, a lot of things. But besides his…

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 27 '19

FTC Says It Shut Down Spammers Behind ‘Billions’ of Robocalls

The Federal Trade Commission says it has stopped four robocalling outfits responsible for spamming U.S. consumers with billions of illegal and predatory calls, getting them to agree to stop using automatic dialers and collectively pay millions of dollars. The FTC said Tuesday that the nature of the calls ranged from spam like auto warranty pitches…

Tech News Catie Keck Mar 27 '19

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Sonequa Martin-Green Is Coming to Space Jam 2

While everyone knows that the humans are really the backup stars of the Space Jam franchise, that doesn’t mean that the upcoming sequel isn’t going to be stacked with live-action talent. Variety reports that Star Trek: Discovery’s Sonequa Martin-Green is slated to join the cast of Space Jam 2 as LeBron James’s wife, which means…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Mar 27 '19

Fugitive Caught Fleeing Australia on Jet Ski Loaded With Supplies and Maybe a Crossbow

According to Australian authorities, a 57-year-old British man tried to flee the country (and an outstanding warrant for drug-related charges) by escaping on a well-stocked jet ski. But just as he was making it to an island respite, he was arrested on the mudflats. The Australian Border Force (ABF) say they were first alerted about…

Crime Jennings Brown Mar 27 '19

FAA Chief: Actually, the U.S. Was ‘First’ to Ground Boeing Jets ‘With Data’

America’s top aviation official on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s decision not to immediately suspend use of the Boeing 737 Max 8 earlier this month following the deadly crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, even as aviation officials in virtually every other country chose to ground the jets. In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Daniel…

Tech News Dell Cameron Mar 27 '19

The Marriage of Silicon Valley and the Pentagon Is Happening Whether You Like It or Not

Reports of the death of Silicon Valley’s relationship with the Pentagon have been greatly exaggerated. The U.S. Army just awarded a landmark contract to Palantir, the Palo Alto data analytics company, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. The contract marks the latest string tying Bay Area technology companies to the U.S. Defense Department, even as…

Tech News Patrick Howell O'Neill Mar 27 '19

HBO’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Prequel Has Added More Familiar Faces

Despite the fact that HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel—set ages before the White Walkers decided to invade Westeros—still doesn’t have a title, there’s more casting news today. And genre fans will know a few of the new additions. Deadline reports that Marquis Rodriguez (Luke Cage/Iron Fist), John Simm (Doctor Who), Richard McCabe (Philip K. Dick’s…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Mar 27 '19

How Historic Flooding in the Midwest Could Fuel the Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’

The byzantine networks of rivers and streams that drain the Midwest is facing a flooding crisis of historic proportions. The multibillion disaster centered in Nebraska will spread this spring, with above average rainfall expected to cause floods to impact some 200 million Americans living near rivers. And it won’t necessarily end once it reaches the…

Earth Science Brian Kahn Mar 27 '19

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Is Apparently More Than Fine With Chris Evans Being Captain America on Twitter

Sometimes, life imitates art—and in our social media age, that means celebrities on Twitter becoming increasingly like the characters we know and love them for playing. Few emulate that ideal more than Chris Evans, who wields his Captain America might online to…well, dunk on idiot U.S. politicians. Evans’ outspoken distaste for the Trump administration has…

Movies James Whitbrook Mar 27 '19

In the Wake of Failed Alzheimer’s Drug Trials, Scientists Are Cautiously Finding Hope With a New Strategy

The field of Alzheimer’s research is one filled with disappointment. Just last week, yet another drug failed its Phase 3 clinical trial, continuing the 15-year-long losing streak since a truly new Alzheimer’s treatment was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. But a team of scientists this week say they’ve found early evidence—in mice—that an…

Health Ed Cara Mar 27 '19

It’s Time for Uber and Lyft’s White Collar Workers to Step Up

Following mass worker action in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, and San Diego this week, an anonymous Uber employee—whose identity was verified by staffers at Medium—published an open letter in unequivocal support of the disgruntled contractors. “The strikes called on Monday by Rideshare Drivers United (RDU) in Southern California and Gig Workers Rising in San Francisco…

Tech News Avery Ellis Mar 27 '19

We Are One Step Closer To Birth Control Jewelry

Currently, when it comes to not getting pregnant, the burden falls almost entirely on women. And unless you’ve had a harrowingly painful IUD insertion, a lot of commonly used methods require consistent use for peak effectiveness. That’s why researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology want women to have the option to wear their contraception…

Tech News Melanie Ehrenkranz Mar 27 '19

Why Are People Posting ‘St. Louis-Style’ Food on Social Media?

Have you seen a lot of posts about St. Louis-style food today? It’s not a very appetizing sight, to say the least. But it’s damn funny if you know how it all got started. Alek Krautmann, a program coordination officer at NOAA in Washington, D.C., tweeted on Monday about how he introduced his coworkers to…

Tech News Matt Novak Mar 27 '19

The Best Twilight Zone Trailer Yet Is Full of Stars

It’s no secret just how incredible the cast is for the upcoming Twilight Zone reboot from Jordan Peele. But so far, we’ve had little idea as to what all those stars will be up to on the series—until now, with a brand new trailer showing many of the big names in the cast along with…

Trailers Germain Lussier Mar 27 '19

A Blast of Heat Completely Heals Scratches On This New Protective Coating

It’s easy to shrug off a few dings on your car, but the touchscreen you’re staring at all day long? To some, a scratch on their smartphone is like being personally wounded, and it’s spawned an entire sub-industry selling cases and protectors for babying your gear. But what if the next time your smartphone got…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 27 '19

Reports: Trump Admin Approved Secret Deal to Sell U.S. Nuclear Tech and Assistance to Saudi Arabia

Watch Dolph Lundgren Lead a Band of Soldiers Against an Army of Zombies

10 Iconic TV Vampires, From Angel to The X-Files

A Scottish Woman Has Lived Her Whole Life Without Feeling Pain, Thought It Was Normal

Angelina Jolie May Be Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Eternals

No, Zack Snyder Never Seriously Considered Making Batman and Superman Stepbrothers

FTC Says It Shut Down Spammers Behind ‘Billions’ of Robocalls

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Sonequa Martin-Green Is Coming to Space Jam 2

Fugitive Caught Fleeing Australia on Jet Ski Loaded With Supplies and Maybe a Crossbow

FAA Chief: Actually, the U.S. Was ‘First’ to Ground Boeing Jets ‘With Data’

The Marriage of Silicon Valley and the Pentagon Is Happening Whether You Like It or Not

HBO’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Prequel Has Added More Familiar Faces

How Historic Flooding in the Midwest Could Fuel the Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Is Apparently More Than Fine With Chris Evans Being Captain America on Twitter

In the Wake of Failed Alzheimer’s Drug Trials, Scientists Are Cautiously Finding Hope With a New Strategy

It’s Time for Uber and Lyft’s White Collar Workers to Step Up

We Are One Step Closer To Birth Control Jewelry

Why Are People Posting ‘St. Louis-Style’ Food on Social Media?

The Best Twilight Zone Trailer Yet Is Full of Stars

A Blast of Heat Completely Heals Scratches On This New Protective Coating

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