Black Nerd

Dream Con, a convention celebrating Black nerd culture in Texas, is facing sustainability challenges and requires community support to continue operating, according to organizers. The Texas Tribune reported on the event's cultural significance and the founders' appeals for backing.

Astronomers using NASA's Swift Observatory captured rare imagery of an orphan black hole consuming a star, a galactic phenomenon that astrophysicist Dr. Sara Webb explained in an ABC News Australia segment. NASA used simulation technology to visually recreate the moment of impact, providing insights into...

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, with no tsunami detected. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported injuries, damage to infrastructure including roads and bridges, and incidents of blackouts and fires in the affected area.

A collaboration between BLACKPINK's Jennie and Australian psychedelic rock act Tame Impala reached number one on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart this week. The song 'Dracula' marks the second K-pop-related track to top the chart in 2026, following 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' in January.

Actor Winston Duke delivers a message to David Jonsson, who the Associated Press reports has been cast as Marvel's new Black Panther. The brief segment was recorded at Comic-Con.

Director Ryan Coogler revealed at Comic-Con that actor David Jonsson will take on the role of Black Panther in the upcoming third film, scheduled for release in December 2028.