Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced bug is sinking ships in hilarious fashion

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players are encountering a hysterical bug that leaves their crew underwater.

A forgotten dungeon crawler from the Baldur's Gate era is coming to Steam and GOG for the first time ever

Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor floundered when it was new, but I have to admit that I'm very interested in this re-release.

Lawmakers seek to counter China, Iran repression tactics on US soil

WASHINGTON, July 14 - U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill to increase penalties for foreign government agents who threaten people on U.S. soil, a move aimed at countering the rise of what officials call \"transnational repression\" by countries such as China

After ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns Musicals Are in Crisis: ‘Broadway Risks Rivaling Hollywood’s Empty Soundstages’

Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to the early closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” by arguing that Broadway musicals are in crisis. In a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, the composer warned that the high costs of mounting shows makes it hard for creators to earn a living and

'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to glacier peaks

When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths. The inch-long (2.5-centimeter-long) moths hatch on the Great Plains and fly en masse to escape the heat in the stony upper reaches

Composting and water cremation: How the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up

There's growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials and in making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people, it's about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally.

National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews

The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".

‘Stranger Things’ Gets $195 Assouline Photo Book Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Images From All Five Seasons

“Stranger Things” fans will soon be able to revisit a decade in Hawkins through a new luxury photo book from Assouline. Set for release in September, “Stranger Things” is a 392-page hardcover featuring film stills, behind-the-scenes photography, concept art and personal images

Honey bees' sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds

Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss of function as a side effect of the nurse bees' heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution. The new

PlayStation FlexStrike will no longer launch alongside Marvel Tokon

PlayStation indefinitely delayed the FlexStrike fight stick controller, which was supposed to launch alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls in August

Where to find Solenne in Palworld

If you want the best Handiwork Pal in the game, you'll want a Solenne. We explain where to find it in the wild and how to breed it in our guide.

How Jamie Dimon describes the ideal banker to succeed him as CEO of JPMorgan Chase: ‘Grit, soul’

Dimon also reaffirmed his plan to retain the chief executive title for a "few years" longer.

Frontières 2026: Lineup and Highlights from a Zombie Wedding to Thai Folk Horror Noir and a Half-Body Filipino Vampire

Thailand’s supernatural folk horror “Cher,” romantic zombie comedy “Cold Feet” and “Third Wheel,” a bridal party-set psychological thriller look like potential wild rides among projects at this year’s Frontières genre pic Co-Production Market, packing one of its highest caliber

‘The Plague’ Exec Producer James Presson Boards Frontières Biopic Parody ‘Humpty: American Dream’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Producer James Presson (“The Plague”) has boarded “Humpty: American Dream,” a raunchy biopic parody from directors Maxwell Nalevansky and Carl Fry (“Rats!”), who are producing through their U.S. company Pleasure Cinemagroup. The news falls ahead of the project’s debut at the

Games Industry Veterans Say Console Makers Have To Innovate To Survive: ‘We Should Be Afraid Of The Thousand-Dollar Console’

‘Really how much more ray tracing can you put in there?’

You Can Leave This New Lego SpongeBob In A Pineapple Under The Sea

SpongeBob SquarePants is back in Brickhead form and nobody is happy about it

'Uncanny valley' effect observed in macaques through 3D animated monkey avatars

A new tool that allows researchers to create realistic full-body animations of monkeys has provided the first evidence that nonhuman primates experience the "uncanny valley" phenomenon for body avatars, according to a study by Lucas Maximilian Martini at the University Clinic

Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heat waves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis—around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C (95°F), and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C (99°F).

‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker’s Dad Jeff Barker to Write, Direct Horror Short Starring Dane Cook (Exclusive)

'Medium Rare' will also star Oscar-nominated actress Lesley Ann Warren and is expected to begin filming in Los Angeles later this summer.

The Nautilus Guide to the Best Books on the Science of Art

Inside the brain and aesthetic experience The post The Nautilus Guide to the Best Books on the Science of Art appeared first on Nautilus .

Compulsion Games posts call for business partners after Xbox spinoff

'We invite partners to leverage the talent and creativity of the award-winning team behind South of Midnight.'

Capcom is about to make Monster Hunter Wilds permanently cheaper

The latest entry in the action RPG series is about to get a lot cheaper ahead of paid Ascendance expansion

A short, hypnotic video by Matthew Wilcock of the music...

A short, hypnotic video by Matthew Wilcock of the music generated by a tennis rally at Wimbledon . “Duplicating the players and then using the rhythm of the multiple tennis balls as they cross the pink line to drive the rhythm of the piece.”

Federal Reserve chair Warsh touts ‘sea change’ in thinking at first hearing

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Tuesday touted his efforts to overhaul the central bank’s approach to inflation and the economy at his first congressional hearing as its leader. In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Warsh laid out the significant

Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger, 'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot, reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a commercial airplane on the Hudson River, recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

ICE misused crowd control weapons against protesters 412 times within 1 year: Analysis

A new report shows Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers engaged in a misuse of force against individuals at immigration protests 412 times over the span of a year. The report was authored by the Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Human Rights Center at

National Guard deployment in DC extended until next presidential inauguration

The Pentagon is planning to keep a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., through Inauguration Day 2029, a guard official confirmed to The Hill Tuesday. The plan — first reported in March and awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — would mean the

Prepare for dangerous air pollution in the Northeast, thanks to Minnesota wildfires

Smoke from northern Minnesota wildfires may drift over the Great Lakes and Northeast this week, bringing hazardous levels of air pollution to major cities

US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station

A U.S.-Russian space crew blasted off successfully Tuesday on a mission to the International Space Station.

‘Expensive’ Jon Hamm Was Pitched As The Star Of L.A. Noire Before It Went To His Mad Men Co-Star

'I think Jon Hamm would have been incredible, but expensive,' said L.A. Noire writer Daniel McMahon

Record-smashing US heat wave surges from West to East

A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the West toward the East Coast, placing nearly 100 million Americans under heat alerts.

How Big Is Ella Langley Right Now? She’s About to Tie Whitney and Mariah

If “Choosin’ Texas” holds its momentum on the Hot 100, Langley will join Houston and Carey as the only women to have a song spend 14 weeks on top of the chart

FBI Offers $15,000 Reward in Case of Deceased Newborn at Electric Forest Festival

Michigan State Police also said that a preliminary autopsy report determined the infant, who was found in a portable toilet, "was viable and was born alive"

Magic’s first autograph cards feature Star Trek’s William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew, and more

There will only be 200 autograph cards printed for seven characters including Captain Kirk and Captain Janeway

MTG’s Star Trek Commander decks include the Borg Queen, Worf, Spock, and Picard

Four decks will showcase iconic characters from across the franchise's 60-year history.

How to get hardwood in Palworld

Here's how to get hardwood in Palworld, where are the best farming locations to collect this material that you need to craft high quality wooden board

Contending With Fashion Photography's Artifice

Lillian Bassman spent decades crafting commercial images. After leaving the industry, she was finally free to experiment in the darkroom.

Lido Pimienta – “Marea”

Lido Pimienta releases her new album Caribenya this Friday. So far the Colombian Canadian musician has shared the singles " Tóxica " and " Talento ," and today she's back with "Marea." The post Lido Pimienta – “Marea” appeared first on Stereogum .

Rite Aid names 6 more New Hampshire stores for closure as it winds down operations

The latest round of closures includes stores in Hillsborough, Jaffrey, Littleton, Meredith, Newport and Winchester.

From ‘Happy Gilmore’ to ‘Top Gun,’ Golf Apparel Brand Pins & Aces Taps Into Pop Culture Favorites for Bestselling Golf Gear

The best golf gifts for men aren’t always the most practical ones. While golf gift guides are often filled with golf balls, gloves and basic polos, golfers increasingly want gear that reflects their personality. That’s the expressive niche Pins & Aces has carved out. Pins &

First-of-its-kind computer model tackles antibiotic resistance

Faster and more effective ways to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most life-threatening pathogens, could be possible thanks to a first-of-its-kind 3D computer model developed by the University of Surrey.

Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: Researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s

Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s

The spin of Pluto's moon, Charon, may be slowing down

Evidence of the slowing of Charon's spin period (despinning) is recorded in tectonic features on the surface of Pluto's icy moon, according to a modeling study published in Nature Communications. The findings offer insights into the early thermal evolution of Charon and other

Philips Hue’s budget-friendly Essential starter kit has hit a new low price

Although most of Prime Day’s unusually good Philips Hue deals have ended, a few remain, and some, including the black Philips Hue Twilight Sleep and Wake-Up Light, are even cheaper. None, however, have fallen to a new all-time low price like Philips Hue’s Essential starter kit.

Kagan, Coney Barrett break on whether high court needs independent ethics code panel

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett shared differing views on Tuesday regarding a potential independent enforcement mechanism to ensure they and their colleagues are upholding the court’s ethics code. The panel's ranking member, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

SpaceX Is Now a Member of the Nasdaq-100: Here's What History Says Happens Next

Queens Of The Stone Age – “Easy Street” (Feat. Nikki Lane)

In the past few days, Josh Homme has appeared on two extremely different new songs, Shania Twain's " Faded Blue Jeans " and Mastodon's " Snakes For Dinner ." Now, his band Queens Of The Stone Age return with a surprisingly gorgeous and non-heavy new single called "Easy Street,"

Oil prices jump as US-Iran conflict escalates again

Oil prices have jumped over as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran heats back up. U.S. benchmark WTI crude was trading at about $79 per barrel on Tuesday, up from about $74 per barrel since the start of trading on Monday morning and about $72 late last week. International

Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. That announcement caused oil prices to spike and alarmed