Fallout co-creator says non-linear design is all about never assuming how players will act, illustrates his point by fantasising about an NPC guard he seems to really hate

"Your job is to provide a nice map for them to play on."

Annecy Festival Rolls Out Inaugural Slate for New International Animation Institute

Annecy Animation Film Festival is rolling out a slate of events to mark its 2026 edition and the opening of its sprawling new institute, including a showcase for Laika, the studio behind “Coraline” and “The Boxtrolls,” and an exhibition dedicated to Ankama (“Krosmoz”). Annecy

A group of “unauthorized users” have...

A group of “unauthorized users” have accessed Anthropic’s Mythos AI model , which the company recently said they couldn’t widely release because it was too dangerous. Whoopsie doodle! Maybe don’t use guessable paths for your powerful cyberattack model?

Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination

The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe.

“People Just Don’t Care”: ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director on Why Michael Jackson Won the Court of Public Opinion

Seven years after his explosive HBO doc, Dan Reed watches Hollywood cash in on a man he calls "worse than Jeffrey Epstein" with the biopic 'Michael' — and explains why nobody seems to mind.

‘Clayface’ Trailer: Batman Villain Enters James Gunn’s DC Universe in Gross-Out Body Horror Movie

DC Studios has released the trailer for “Clayface,” which hits theaters on Oct. 23. The horror film, which is directed by James Watkins, will track the origins of the shape-shifting villain, played by Tom Rhys Harries. Clayface, who starts as struggling actor Matt Hagen,

Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)

"The new wave of Silicon Valley–backed gene-editing startups is straight out of 'Brave New World.'"

Republicans air misgivings about redistricting push after Virginia vote

The Democratic triumph Tuesday has GOP lawmakers openly questioning the mid-decade redraws pushed by President Donald Trump.

Republicans warn DeSantis's Florida redistricting push 'fraught with peril'

Florida Republicans are barreling ahead with a high-stakes redistricting session as the party looks to offset Democrats’ new maps in Virginia. State lawmakers in the Sunshine State are set to convene next week in what is widely seen as the GOP’s last chance to redraw

MrBeast’s Beast Industries Sued by Former Employee Alleging Sexual Harassment and Retaliation; Company Says Suit Is Based on ‘Categorically False Statements’

The media company led by MrBeast, the YouTube megastar whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been sued by a former employee, who alleges she was subjected to years of sexual harassment, gender bias and retaliation by Donaldson and other senior leadership. Donaldson’s company,

Everything We Know About Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Movie, Including The Latest Leaks From Its Set

Here are all the details we know about the Elden Ring film so far, from its announcement all the way up to today's set pictures

The International Center of Photography Presents Photobook Fest

This year’s fest will feature over 80 publishers with a full weekend of workshops, panels, and book signings. May 8–10 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

Studio Ghibli's next film arrives in July, as a Ghibli Park exclusive

Night in the Valley of Witches, an animated short set in Ghibli Park, was co-directed by Goro Miyazaki, Hayao Miyazaki's son. It will debut July 8.

‘Uganda,’ ‘Job 1:21,’ ‘Trade’ Among Winners at Visions du Réel Industry Awards

Daniel Mann’s “Uganda” and Samuel Suffren’s “Job 1:21” are among the top winners at VdR-Industry 2026, which runs alongside Switzerland’s leading documentary film festival Visions du Réel in Nyon. “Uganda,” produced by La Bête and Acqua Alta, which revisits a little-known 1904

US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to 'genuine negotiation', Iranian president says

April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. breach of commitments and its blockade of Iranian ports and threats are the main obstacles to "genuine negotiations", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday. "[The] world sees your endless hypocritical rhetoric and contradiction

Israeli settlers killed Palestinian teen in raid on school, mourners say

Palestinian mourners said Wednesday that Israeli settlers descended from a nearby hill and attacked a school in the occupied West Bank, killing two people, including a teenage student. Aws Hamdi al-Naasan, 14, and Jihad Marzouq Abu Naim, 32, were killed by gunfire on Tuesday in

How to rebuild Strixhaven’s Prismari Artistry Commander deck for Vivi Ornitier

Though the strategies differ slightly, Secrets of Strixhaven's Prismari Artistry precon serves as a great base for a Vivi Ornitier Commander deck.

“Even the Weather Felt Expensive”

Filmmaker Noah Hawley was invited to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Campfire retreat in 2018. Reflecting on the experience recently for The Atlantic, Hawley writes that today’s super-rich have stopped “pretending that the rules of human society apply” to them . The Jeff Bezos of

📁 How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

When we use the internet, we're entrusting tech companies with some of our most private information. These companies have promised they'll keep our data safe. But what happens when the government comes knocking at their doors? In our latest EFFector newsletter , we hear from an

Report: Mines deployed by Iran in Hormuz could take up to six months to clear

According to the report by The Washington Post, members of the House Armed Services Committee were told that Iran may have placed 20 or more mines in and around the strait, including some reportedly deployed remotely using GPS technology and others laid by small boats

Inside Santa Monica’s boozy street drinking plan to save struggling outdoor mall

For more on where Angelenos can drink al fresco, watch the attached video, part of The Post’s, California Explained, series.

Valor awards upgraded for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during Afghanistan withdrawal

The Marine Corps has upgraded the valor awards given to Marines who guarded Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021 — the day a suicide bomber struck the gate and killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans, the Pentagon said Wednesday. “After

FFXIV 2026 Fan Fest keynote: Start time and where to watch

Square Enix's first FFXIV Fan Fest of 2026 will reveal what's next for the Final Fantasy franchise. Here's how to watch the Fan Fest keynote.

Trump extends 'rigged' election claims to Virginia redistricting, without citing evidence

President Trump responded Wednesday to Virginia Democrats’ redistricting win Tuesday night, saying the results were “rigged” without citing evidence. “A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA!” Trump wrote in a post on TruthSocial. “All

2026 Grammys on the Hill takes aim at AI, honors Coons and Salazar

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) were honored on Tuesday for their work in protecting musical artists during the Grammys on the Hill awards ceremony, an annual event that focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music

Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence

The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.

Appeals court blocks California law requiring ICE show visible ID

A federal appeals court has halted a California law that requires visible identification for law enforcement, including immigration agents, agreeing with the Trump administration on Wednesday that the mandate is likely unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th

Michael Jackson’s Relative Calls Out Media as Biopic Opens: “You Don’t Get to Control the Narrative Anymore”

Taj Jackson defended his uncle's legacy on social media ahead of Lionsgate releasing 'Michael,' starring Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo.

Trump: 8 Iranian protesters won't be executed

President Trump on Wednesday said Iran will not executive eight Iranian women accused being involved in protests against the regime, as previously planned. “Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran

Aerial footage shows widespread destruction in southern Lebanon

A 10-day ceasefire went into effect in Lebanon on Friday, but there have been several Israeli strikes and Hezbollah claimed its first attack on Tuesday.

Gáspár Orbán, son of Hungary's outgoing prime minister, discharged from military

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and in 2020 was sent on a nine-month training course at the elite Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK.

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him

But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility

CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies' source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.

Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: 'Big win'

President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his administration with helping deliver a “BIG WIN” for the commonwealth. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in

Watch live: RFK Jr. to face Senate questioning over HHS budget, vaccines

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget requests and the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Kennedy will likely be

5 things to watch for in the California gubernatorial debate on Wednesday

Six candidates all vying to lead the nation’s most populous state will duke it out on the debate stage Wednesday night in the California gubernatorial debate hosted by Nexstar.

Foo Fighters Build a Healing Album Out of Heroic Noise

The long-running rock band's 12th album is some of the most powerful music they’ve made

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Noah Kahan on Exploring Mental Health Issues With ‘Out of Body’ Netflix Doc: ‘If One Person Watches This and Confronts Something Within Themselves, It’s Worth the Discomfort’

It’s “speak-up season” in “Noah Kahan: Out of Body,” the new Netflix documentary from director Nick Sweeney about the celebrated musician. Kahan has been frank about the ups and downs in his emotional life, which was part of the essential appeal of “Stick Season,” one of the

Boxer: 'It's pretty damn dark' for some Americans

Former Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that the current state of the U.S. is “pretty damn dark” for some Americans. “Well, you know what, for some people it's pretty damn dark, and I'll tell you why: they can't afford to fill up their car, they're losing their health

Wow, this interview! “I’ve never had an...

Wow, this interview! “I’ve never had an interview quite like this one with Charlize Theron.”

Courtney Love Sings Geese

Courtney Love, by her own admission, has quickly gone from "Geese-curious" to Geese appreciator . In a couple of Instgram reels earlier this year, the Hole frontwoman said she was still "trying to get" the Brooklyn band, later updating fans that she was "fully liking it"

How EcoSet Keeps Production Materials Out of the Landfill, While Letting Non-Profits Shop Its Warehouse for Free

It’s been 15 years since the Producers Guild introduced its Green Production Guide, and yet convincing film and television productions to think about the life cycle of their sets and props remains a work in progress. “A lot of these productions don’t have a plan in place,” says

Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers 'not going to happen'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back on concerns that the department’s modernization push could replace human air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence tools. In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Duffy said he sees potential for AI to make the

Cannes Festival Adds More Films to 2026 Lineup, Including ‘Victorian Psycho’ Starring Maika Monroe, and Diego Luna’s ‘Ashes’

Cannes Film Festival has announced more additions to its lineup, including Zachary Wigon’s horror film “Victorian Psycho” starring Maika Monroe, and Judith Godrèche’s feature debut “A Girl’s Story” for its Un Certain Regard section. “Victorian Psycho” stars scream queen Monroe

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Las Palmas Honoree Ignacio Agüero on Making Documentaries in an Era Without ‘Truth’ or ‘Certainty’

Chilean documentary filmmaker Ignacio Agüero will be honored with a retrospective at the 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Intl. Film Festival, which takes place April 23-May 3 on Spain’s Gran Canaria island. The tribute will celebrate the life and career of the groundbreaking