James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Star, Dead at 48

The actor, who impressed in a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles, revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024

New lithium-based green phosphors rival today's commercial LED standard

Research results from Innsbruck, Schwabmünchen, and Düsseldorf demonstrate how the most widely used green phosphors in commercial LEDs can be replaced by representatives of an entirely new class of compounds. Green luminescence, as required for ubiquitous white-light LEDs,

Exclusive-US firm in Gaza aid program, criticized by UN, in talks for new role

By Pesha Magid and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. security firm that deployed armed veterans to guard Gaza aid sites is in talks with the Trump administration’s Board of Peace about its next role in the enclave, the company said on Wednesday, after previously

Ukraine will only hold elections after security guarantees and ceasefire in place, Zelenskyy says

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, the actor known for playing Dawson Leary on “Dawson’s Creek” and for numerous other TV and film roles, died on Wednesday. He was 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in 2024. Born in Connecticut, Van Der

Who decides who belongs in Europe? The migration debate returns

In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) and Tomas Tobé (EPP) engage in a deep debate over how Europe should manage migration - from applying the “safe third country” concept to Spain’s large-scale regularisation plan.

Directing Oscar Nominees Weigh In on Awards Season and Navigating Reviews (Plus Chloé Zhao’s Love of Letterboxd) at Santa Barbara Tribute

Ryan Coogler, Josh Safdie, Joachim Trier and Zhao all received the outstanding director of the year award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Tuesday.

In case you didn’t realize, ICE is still...

In case you didn’t realize, ICE is still terrorizing communities, kidnapping people off the streets, and destroying property in Minnesota . “The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance.”

It’s Becoming Impossible To Buy A Steam Deck

Valve's popular handheld PC is sold out and people are getting nervous about what this means for the future

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has taken the Metal Gear series to over 65 million games sold

You're pretty good.

Japanese swordsmith sees renewed interest in centuries-old katana craft

A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making.

Soccer Star Abby Wambach Leaves Wasserman Agency Over Epstein Ties: ‘Casey Should Resign’

Soccer legend Abby Wambach has cut ties with Casey Wasserman’s management firm after his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Wambach is among the latest high-profile figures to leave the agency, joining several recording artists — including Chappell Roan — who have publicly

Rep. Jason Crow asks Pirro to preserve evidence related to failed indictment

Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme Court decision

The U.S. government in January ran up a smaller deficit than a year ago, while tariffs collections surged.

Overwatch season 1's best new hero proves there's still plenty of life in the shooter

The best hero in Overwatch season 1 pushes you to think differently about how to play and get the most out of every character's kit

Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

[GAIS] Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in dubai on February 3, 2026

Africa: Remarks by Ghana President Mahama at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

[GAIS] Dubai -- Text of remarks by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in dubai on February 3, 2026.

Africa: Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

[GAIS] Dubai -- Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026.

Bud Cort, ‘Harold and Maude’ Star, Dies at 77

Bud Cort, who personified the role of Harold in the 1971 Hal Ashby classic “Harold and Maude,” died Wednesday in Connecticut after a long illness. He was 77. Cort also starred in Robert Altman’s “Brewster McCloud” and had roles in numerous other films and TV shows. In “Harold

Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti Announces Producer and Executive Fellowship Class

Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK) has announced its second cohort for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. The fellowship includes Celia Kaleialoha Kenney, Lowen Kainoa Rudolfo, Donato Fatuesi, Kayla Caldeira and Anette Arinix Amazing Aga. Funded by

Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi

OSLO, Feb 11 - The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday that it had called on Iran to immediately free activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison.

First Democratic senator backs Talarico in Texas Senate primary

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is endorsing Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate primary, making the first Senate endorsement in his race against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). Heinrich told Semafor that Talarico is “running a really smart campaign” and making a “very

DeLauro introduces bill to fund every agency under DHS except ICE, CBP

House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would fund every agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the

Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday.

Epstein island Pokémon Go stop removed after fan outrage

A sundial at Little Saint James was added to the alternate reality game by a player a few years ago, but Niantic did not address it until recently

Bleachers Announce New Album everyone for ten minutes: Hear “you and forever”

Bleachers season is upon us again. The perennially busy Jack Antonoff has announced his fifth studio album under the moniker, everyone for ten minutes, which is out in May. A press release describes the new album as “an optimistic record that feels lovestruck and hopeful,”

Ancient Peruvian civilisation grew mighty by harvesting guano

The Chincha Kingdom was transporting seabird excrement from islands to valleys as early as the 13th century, and this powerful fertiliser may have been key to its economic success

Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die's writer reveals the controversial scene he refused to take out

In an interview, screenwriter Matthew Robinson unpacks the origins and influences of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

What honey bee brain chemistry tells us about human learning

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict how quickly individual honey bees learn new associations, offering important

Bird guano powered rise of Chincha Kingdom in Peruvian Andes, archaeologists find

New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano—nutrient-rich bird droppings—was not only essential to boosting corn yields and supercharging agriculture in ancient Peru, but it may have been a driving force behind the rise of the Chincha Kingdom as one of the most

Rebuilding trust in global climate mitigation scenarios

Global climate mitigation scenarios shape real-world policy choices of who cuts emissions, who pays, and who benefits from climate action. A new IIASA-led essay published in PLOS Climate identifies how these influential tools address equity and justice, with implications for

Twilight fish study reveals unique hybrid eye cells

Researchers have identified a new type of visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae that challenges a century of knowledge about vertebrate visual systems. Dr. Fabio Cortesi from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment said the finding could lead to new camera

‘WandaVision’ Creator Jac Schaeffer Sets Amazon MGM Studios TV Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Jac Schaeffer has signed a three-year television overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, Schaeffer will develop, write, executive produce, and direct original series for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. Schaeffer was previously

New Smart Underwear Unlocks the Serious Science of Human Flatulence

It’s giving researchers insights into the microbiome—and you can help The post New Smart Underwear Unlocks the Serious Science of Human Flatulence appeared first on Nautilus .

Johnson says he has urged Florida Republican to stay in Congress

Fontemon is the world’s first video game in a...

Fontemon is the world’s first video game in a font. “The entire game is enclosed in fontemon.otf, no javascript, no html, all font.”

FBI scouring roadways in Catalina Foothills in search for Nancy Guthrie

As the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its second week, the FBI said Wednesday that they are now examining roadways along the Catalina Foothills in Arizona. The federal agency’s Phoenix bureau said its agents are “conducting an extensive search” of this area, looking

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

LONDON, Feb 11 - Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons.

Trump Wants to Kill Trade Deal He Made in His Own First Term

Donald Trump is considering blowing up the USMCA free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Bloomberg reports that the president is asking staff why he shouldn’t withdraw from the agreement, which he signed during his first term as president, according to

Pam Bondi Erupts as Massie Asks Who Covered Up Epstein Co-Conspirator

Attorney General Pam Bondi was unable to maintain her composure as GOP Representative and Epstein Files Transparency Act co-sponsor Thomas Massie pressed her over the Justice Department’s mistakes and complicity in obscuring the Epstein files. “Behind me I have three documents

Trump Tirade Over Bridge to Canada Backfires, Handing Dems 2026 Weapon

In addition to providing regular comic relief, President Trump’s eruptions over imagined slights provide opportunities for his advisers to engage in rank, devious manipulation. This may be happening with Trump’s latest tirade against Canada, in which he threatened to block the

Fallout showrunner sees Season 2's best cameo 'as a big role,' hints they might be back in future episodes

No spoilers! But yeah, it's probably who you think it is.

FAA causes whiplash with El Paso airspace closure: What to know

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico on Wednesday morning, prompting disruptions for travelers and questions from lawmakers. The FAA initially imposed a 10-day stoppage, effective at 1:30 a.m. EST

Gabbard ending task force targeting intel agency politicization

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday said she is ending a task force launched last year to target politicization within different U.S. intelligence agencies, a task force she said was meant to be temporary. "The Director's Initiatives Group (DIG) was

Johnson says 6 Democrats should be indicted after grand jury rebuke

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the six Democrats who participated in a video urging service members to disobey illegal orders last fall “should be indicted,” even as a grand jury on Tuesday refused to do so. “I think that anytime you’re obstructing law enforcement and

Minimal Shapes Layer into Dynamic, Abstracted Murals by James Reka

Whether working in the studio or street, James Reka gravitates for vivid abstraction. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Minimal Shapes Layer into

Gene Simmons Blasts the Hall of Fame for Honoring Hip-Hop: ‘It Doesn’t Speak My Language’

"Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera or symphony, orchestras," says the Kiss singer. "How come the New York Philharmonic doesn't get in?"

Eagles Add Two Sphere Dates After Don Henley Says Band Will ‘Probably’ Come to an End This Year

The Eagles could come to an end in 2026, as Don Henley suggested in an interview last week. But if so, the group is still adding shows without making any official declarations about an end run just yet. On Wednesday, the Eagles announced two additional dates for the band’s

Mira A ejects seven Earth masses, forming a heart-shaped cloud 300 light-years away

Just in time for Valentine's Day, space offers a heart-shaped greeting. The star Mira A, about 300 light-years from Earth, has released material into an expanding cloud of gas and dust resembling a heart. Both the amount of material and the speed at which the star ejected it

Green or not, US energy future depends on Native nations

The Trump administration's drive to increase domestic production of fossil fuels and mining of key minerals likely cannot be accomplished without a key constituency: Native nations.