‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games slashing 1K jobs as flagship video game slumps
CEO Tim Sweeney told employees the company had been spending "significantly more than we're making" since usage of the game began to decline in 2025.
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Tubi Unveils Formula 1 Altcasts Under Deal With Apple TV, New Interactive Ad Formats
Tubi is racing to meet new advertisers. The Fox-backed free streaming service on Tuesday unveiled a new alliance with Apple TV that will have it offering live F1 “altcasts” during the 2026 Formula 1 season — available for free. The new programs will feature top creators who are
A new edition of On Liberty, a canonical work of...
A new edition of On Liberty, a canonical work of political philosophy, “is the first to officially name Harriet Taylor Mill as a co-author alongside John Stuart Mill” .
Traders placed massive bets minutes before Trump’s post on Iran
Just minutes before US President Donald Trump momentarily boosted the stock market – and sent oil prices tumbling – with his disputed Monday announcement of peace talks with Iran, unknown traders loaded up on positions that allowed them to profit from the resulting movement in
LISTEN: ‘The Comeback’: Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Bring Valerie Cherish Back for a Final Adventure on HBO
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Kate Aurthur details the 21-year, three-season journey that Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King have been on with “The Comeback” as the offbeat comedy series takes its final lap on HBO. More to come Listen to Daily
Shangri-La Frontier season 3 finally gets a release date... in 2027
Rakuro Hizutome's virtual adventures will resume with a brand new season next year.
GameStop price increases for Pokémon cards are out of control
Fans can expect to pay over 50% more than MSRP — and it may only get worse, according to employees
‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Series Casts Paul Walter Hauser
The live-action “Scooby-Doo” series at Netflix has cast Paul Walter Hauser in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Hauser will appear in the untitled series alongside the previously announced Mystery Inc. gang of Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen as Norville
AI gaslighting watch: Is there AI in my fridge?
Answer: No, but there could be intelligent life forming in its recesses.
Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux on Hollywood Cutbacks, Festival Politics and Industry Upheaval: ‘Our Mission Is Very Simple — to Define What Cinema Will Be in 2026’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thierry Frémaux often says he returns to Cannes each year like an athlete ready to defend the festival’s title as the reigning champion. In 2026, which marks his 25th year at the festival, that metaphor lands with particular force. As Hollywood navigates a period of upheaval,
Top general fired by Trump joins drone firm backed by Trump’s sons
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ret. Gen. CQ Brown Jr., who was fired by President Trump last year, joined drone tech company Powerus, which that is backed by two of the president’s sons. Brown, who was ousted by Trump last February and replaced by Gen. Dan Caine,
Special forces study points to emotional intelligence training as a way to boost performance under stress
Emotional Intelligence (EI) training can improve employee well-being and prevent burn-out in high-stress environments, University of Queensland research has found. Dr. Jemma King from UQ's School of Psychology said EI training has proven beneficial for high performance
Fortnite's new Peak skin costs almost 3 times as much as the indie game it's based on: 'That's actually a slap in the face to the Peak developers'
I think I know what's a better deal.
German president scolds US over Iran war: ‘Breach of international law’
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday described President Trump’s conflict with Iran as a “disastrous mistake” that violates international law, with the unusually strong criticism underscoring European anger toward the U.S. As part of a speech at the German
Exclusive-Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll
Even after ZA/UM's messy breakup, the writing team still has a cadre of sad communists—but you won't have to play Zero Parades as one if you don't want to
But I will, though. Just so you know.
Epic is ending 3 Fortnite game modes following its latest round of layoffs: 'We failed to build something awesome enough to attract and retain a large player base'
Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Fortnite Festival Battle Stage are all being ended, and Epic is also removing Horizon Chase Turbo from sale.
Trembling Woods puzzle walkthrough in Crimson Desert
In this guide, we explain how to complete the Trembling Woods puzzle, featuring a large golden disc, in Crimson Desert.
ConocoPhillips chief seeks extra US protection of Mideast assets
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has been urging President Donald Trump's administration to provide extra protection around assets in Qatar where the company has invested significantly, its chief executive said Tuesday. CEO Ryan Lance's comments at the CERAWeek energy conference in
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Makes History as First Movie Trailer to Cross 1 Billion Views (EXCLUSIVE)
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” keeps making history. Sony released the trailer for Tom Holland’s new Spidey adventure on May 17, and in four days it hit 1 billion views — the first film trailer ever to surpass the mega milestone. It now has 1.1 billion views, per WaveMetrix,
Congress can't protect radio without protecting artists
Congress is being urged to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the American Music Fairness Act, which would require automakers to include AM radio in every new car sold in America and require radio corporations to pay artists for their music.
‘BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang’ Hits 18.4 Million Viewers on Netflix
K-pop sensation BTS’ live concert special reached 18.4 million viewers on Netflix. Provided by Netflix, that statistic accounts for viewers who tuned into “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” during the initial livestream plus those who watched it over the course of the next day.
More Americans pessimistic about job market: Gallup
A vast majority of Americans expressed decreased confidence in the U.S. job market at the end of last year, according to the results of a poll released this week. The Gallup survey found that 72 percent of respondents believed it was a “bad time” to find a new role at the end
O'Reilly: 'Becoming apparent' Trump administration won't be able to change Iran regime
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that it was becoming increasingly clear that the Trump administration will not be able to change the Iranian regime as a result of its war. “It is becoming apparent to the Trump administration that they are not going to be able
The Pentagon Is Directing Companies to Censor Iran War Information
The Pentagon is working with private companies to control what we know about Donald Trump’s reckless military campaign in Iran. Leaked U.S. military guidance obtained by independent journalist Ken Klippenstein Tuesday revealed instructions to dozens of commercial satellite
Mary In The Junkyard Announce Debut Album Role Model Hermit: Hear “Crash Landing”
Since 2022, Mary In The Junkyard have been making what they describe as “angry weepy chaos rock.” Today, the UK trio is finally announcing their debut album, Role Model Hermit, arriving this summer. The lead single “Crash Landing” is here now. “It’s about fear and how men often
GNSS stations reveal fourfold turbulence during Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf melt
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), which include GPS, are traditionally used for positioning, timing, and mapping information. In an open-access study published Feb. 27 in Geophysical Research Letters, MIT Haystack Observatory scientists report using existing GNSS
Internet Goes Wild for The Met’s Newly Acquired Mannerist Painting
Online reactions to Rosso Fiorentino's recently discovered work might be channeling the very essence of the stylized art movement 500 years on.
Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
Kara Swisher says she refuses to work for Paramount if it takes over CNN
Journalist Kara Swisher on Monday said she will leave CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery and takes over the network. "I don't think they'll be good owners, I don't," she told reporter and Syracuse University professor Margaret Talev at an awards ceremony. "I think
TSA official: ICE at airports a 'distraction, not a solution'
At least one Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer believes President Trump's decision to deploy federal immigration officers to airports nationwide to assist with security is not a legitimate solution to lengthy wait times. Angela Grana, a TSA officer and union
What help can households expect with fuel bills?
The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.
Iran toughens negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, sources say
Three senior Tehran sources said any agreement would depend on U.S. conceding on red lines related to issues crucial to Iran, including its ballistic missile program and control over the Strait of Hormuz
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says Doom is the most influential game ever made, and now I really want to ask him whether he prefers the chainsaw or the BFG
Important questions are left on the table here.
