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Cold War

What is Star City, the secret Cold War cosmonaut training town in Apple TV’s new ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff?

Welcome to Star City, Russia's closed city for training cosmonauts (Image credit: Roscosmos/GCTC) On May 29, Apple TV will launch " Star City ," their 10-episode spinoff of " For All Mankind " that depicts an alternate history of the space race from the Soviet perspective as they become the…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Black Hole

Gigantic ‘little red dot’ threatens to upend cosmic history

Gigantic, ancient black hole threatens to upend cosmic history Debate still swirls around the nature of “little red dots,” black holes glimpsed in the early universe by the James Webb Space Telescope. A controversial new weigh-in may settle the matter By Joseph Howlett edited by Lee Billings An artist’s conception…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Holocaust

Holocaust education has a growing Gen AI problem

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has been the most disruptive force to hit education in a long time, and educators are still absorbing the impact. My colleagues and I have had to reprogram our approaches and classroom assessments as Gen AI infiltrates every aspect of the academic setting. I was…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Solar Storm

Scientists Unveil the Hidden Electrical Structure of the U.S., Exposing Serious Risks

Over the course of nearly 20 years, scientists installed and collected data at more than 1,800 magnetotelluric data stations around the country. The measurements collected have allowed scientists to develop new tools that can detect solar storms before they strike, helping to determine locations most at risk for negative impacts.…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Slavery Abolition

At Lincoln’s Illinois home, guides reveal the man behind the icon

(Editor’s note: This story is part of the Monitor’s summerlong series following old U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.) Park Ranger Joseph Tonjes is standing on the steps of Abraham Lincoln’s home, giving instructions to a group of about 20 visitors: Don’t touch the furniture. Stay inside…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Recycling

Nike’s recycled World Cup uniforms reveal the limits of ‘circular’ fashion

In June, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people’s used clothing. Well, maybe. They’ll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It’s the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world’s largest apparel companies, to…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Michelle Obama

SXSW London: Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and Piers Morgan Among Latest Speakers Added to Fest Lineup

SXSW London announced the latest wave of speakers for its 2026 festival lineup, taking place June 1-6. Kicking off the first week of June, the second SXSW London will take place at Shoreditch in East London, promising unique, informative experiences across business, tech, music, film, and TV. It was announced…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Targeted Killings

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, kills fighters

The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State targeted identified terrorist hideouts and logistics structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of the state. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

VR

Acer Nitro V 15 AI ANV15-42

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Acer Nitro V 15 AI ANV15-42 of the series Nitro V 15. Specifications Display 15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, IPS, 165 Hz Connections 4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Networking 10/100/1000 LAN Card…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

Joe Biden

Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts

Joe Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents. Biden's lawyers said in a lawsuit filed in…

bubmagMay 27, 2026

What is Star City, the secret Cold War cosmonaut training town in Apple TV’s new ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff?

Gigantic ‘little red dot’ threatens to upend cosmic history

Holocaust education has a growing Gen AI problem

Scientists Unveil the Hidden Electrical Structure of the U.S., Exposing Serious Risks

At Lincoln’s Illinois home, guides reveal the man behind the icon

Nike’s recycled World Cup uniforms reveal the limits of ‘circular’ fashion

SXSW London: Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and Piers Morgan Among Latest Speakers Added to Fest Lineup

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, kills fighters

Acer Nitro V 15 AI ANV15-42

Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts

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