Sonic dev says the video game industry can learn from Backrooms' success
While promoting Sonic Pico Park, Takashi Iizuka made a surprising comparison to the success of Backrooms
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Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday poked at the prospect that the U.S. and Iran will soon make a deal, accusing President Trump of saying the two countries have been close to a deal "38 or 39 different times." The Trump administration expects the U.S. and
Knicks-Loving Celebrities React to Team’s First Championship in 53 Years
Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Mariska Hargitay, Jon Stewart, Billy Joel and more turn to social media to celebrate New York team's first title since 1973
Senate Republican on FISA holdup: ‘Stop playing the politics’
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) on Sunday slammed her fellow lawmakers after both chambers of Congress failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “We — not only do we have the World Cup, we have a lot of America's 250
Two Jurassic Park characters are father-daughter, and I guarantee that you never noticed
The character Sarah Harding from The Lost World: Jurassic Park is the daughter of Gerry Harding, the veterinarian in the first movie
Canary Island relics offer new clues into how North African cultures adapted to ocean living
Archaeological evidence from the Canary Islands suggests that by the 11th century, people there were harvesting and processing a variety of fish and other marine organisms—indicating that coastal resources may have played a vital role in the economic system, according to a
The hidden physics complicating interstellar lightsails
If we're to reach another star, chemical propulsion will not get us there in any reasonable time frame. We're going to need a different propulsion technology, and one of the most promising seems to be a solar sail. These giant reflective surfaces form the basis of many
Fish and Wildlife Service proposed its largest hunting and fishing expansion, benefiting everyone
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to open over 95 percent of the National Wildlife Refuge System to hunters and anglers, which would create over 1,450 new opportunities and boost rural economies.
Senate Democrat agrees with Trump administration on Anthropic model takedown
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday backed the Trump administration’s decision to urge Anthropic to suspend access to its latest artificial intelligence models in a rare act of agreement with the president. “Mythos and some of their other models from AI companies are incredibly
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
‘Disclosure Day’: John Williams Recorded Two Hours of Music Over a Six Month Period for his 30th Collaboration with Steven Spielberg (Exclusive)
John Williams’ music for “Disclosure Day” marks his 30th score for director Steven Spielberg, dating back more than half a century to their first film together, “The Sugarland Express” in 1974. It could be Williams’ final score for the movies. No one has formally stated that,
Live Football: Germany in firm control after Curaçao scored its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal
Football: Curaçao scores its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, equalising against Germany in the ongoing Group E opener in Houston before Die Mannschaft restored their lead to go 3-1 up at half time.
As Donald Trump Turns 80, Bob Dylan Shares Pros And Cons Of Being An Octogenarian
Today is Donald Trump's birthday. He is turning 80 years old and doing some wild and stupid shit to celebrate, which includes turning the White House lawn into a UFC arena. In honor of the President's birthday, The New York Times reached out to a bunch of incredible
Fox News Host Ainsley Earhardt Pens Patriotic Children’s Book, ‘America: I’m So Glad You Were Born’
Fox News personality Ainsley Earhardt is helping to ring in America’s 250th birthday with a new children’s book promoting reasons why “we’re so thankful for the U.S.A.” Released June 2, “America, I’m So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating the Country We Love,” is currently number
Humiliated by Trump on the Iran front, Netanyahu may set the Middle East ablaze
The terms of a U.S.-Iran agreement are unlikely to be kind to Netanyahu's extravagant promises to crush the ayatollahs. But with election pressure rising, Israel's prime minister seems intent on taking out his desperation on Trump, Tehran and the wider Middle East | Analysis
City shows off models of proposed sidewalk sheds
They’re less blatantly offensive than the familiar, hulking steel-and-green wood eyesores. But no one should mistake them for a real solution to the scaffold scourge.
Spies on the Rise: With Slick Performances From Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, ‘Ponies’ Deserves Emmys Love
It’s hard out there for television’s fictional female spies. They’ve got to be just as smart, cunning and one-step ahead as their male counterparts. Plus, they usually must do it in heels. Sadly, the TV Academy has a hard time taking notice of this. Sure, Barbara Bain had a
Trump: Netanyahu 'has no fucking judgment' after striking Hezbollah stronghold
The president said he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs and asked him,'What the fuck are you doing?,' after an IDF strike in Beirut killed three people and could lead to Iranian retaliation
Hegseth says Hezbollah-Israel strikes won't impact US-Iran peace deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday said strikes traded between Hezbollah and Israel won’t impact the U.S.-Iran peace deal, hours ahead of a scheduled electronic signing for the agreement. “From all I know, we are on track. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.
Obsession’s box-office bonanza can't even be slowed down by Steven Spielberg
Both Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Obsession did quite well at the box office this weekend
Trump tells Putin in phone call that ending Ukraine conflict is vital and he can help, Kremlin adviser says
June 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that ending the conflict in Ukraine was vital and he was ready to help, Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov as saying. Ushakov also said Trump told Putin that
Will Persona 4 Revival feature Persona 4 Golden content?
With the Persona 4 Revival release date trailer, Atlus gave us a seems to have confirmed that Persona 4 Golden content is present in the remake.
A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean
When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and other predators. As it becomes weathered, it may start to sink, falling through the water until it eventually settles on the
I went to the UK's largest rock festival to see its one and only videogame band
The Primals took to the stage at Download Festival in their first non-Fanfest appearance outside of Asia.
America doesn't have to start at Square 1 to fight Medicare fraud
The government is right to focus on fraud, waste and abuse. But its oversight efforts should be targeted, data-driven and aligned with demonstrated risk.
America's public health programs must cover medically tailored meals
When you prescribe the nourishing meals that people require, they get healthier — and the system spends less.
'I try to play as a completionist and leave no stone unturned and no enemy unkilled': Returnal director Harry Krueger talks Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the arcade classic that inspired Housemarque's best games
The Housemarque veteran guides us through the games on his PC.
Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets made
Most people have seen nylon listed as a material on their clothing tags, but nylon is used in an array of other products, too, including automotive parts, wire insulation and medical supplies. Unfortunately, one of the building blocks of nylon, adipic acid, is produced from
Gay Dating Show Launched by TV Veteran Darren Kennedy and Former Hello Sunshine SVP Sue Kinkead
Pride month just got a little more dateable. TV veteran and fashion influencer Darren Kennedy has launched “Heyy Gay!,” a new LGBTQ dating show premiering on YouTube and Instagram. “In a world of swiping and algorithms, it felt like the right time to create something that leans
Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
By Steven Scheer, Maya Gebeily, Nayera Abdallah and Eman Abouhassira JERUSALEM/BEIRUT June 14 (Reuters) - Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday after the Iran-aligned armed group fired into Israeli territory, and the Lebanese
Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Launches to $93 Million Globally, ‘Michael’ Nears $950 Million Milestone
Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy thriller “Disclosure Day” collected a leading $48.9 million from 73 territories in its international box office debut. Overseas audiences will be key in the theatrical longevity of “Disclosure Day,” which Universal spent $115 million to
Mullin on FISA lapse: Threat level 'highest it’s ever been'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday said the department is facing a threat level that’s the "highest it’s ever been” with the lapse of spy powers authorized by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The powers expired on Friday after
Stephen A. Smith on political future: I only want 'the big job'
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith laid out his political ambitions in a Sunday interview, saying he would only seek the presidency if he were to ever run for public office. "I'm not interested in being no vice president. I'm not interested in being number two,” he said when
A queen, a guillotine, and a mailbox: Marie Antoinette still gets letters, even yours
Celebrating the last Queen of France this year, the Château de Fontainebleau has already received 4,000 letters as part of their "Write to Marie-Antoinette" initiative, showing she is a timeless icon "embedded in our collective imagination," even almost 240 years after.
Rick and Morty showrunners address Rick's alcoholism in season 9
Dan Harmon and Scott Marder discuss balancing humor and seriousness when portraying Rick's drinking.