Free on Steam: Initial D-inspired racing game Initial Drift Online
Drift around Japan's mountain passes in racing game Initial Drift Online, which is free on Steam for a limited time.
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Édgar Ramírez on Venezuela’s Future: “There Are No Good, Viable Options. It’s a Choice of Bad or Worse”
The Venezuelan star discusses the "mix of relief, fear and exhaustion" that has followed the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. and how his new film, 'It Would Be Night in Caracas' reckons with 25 years of collapse that have left Venezuela with “no food, no
Meta shutters three VR studios as part of Reality Labs layoffs
Meta is closing Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio while laying off a reported 10 percent of Reality Labs employees.
Deadpool's role in Marvel Rivals is totally unique
NetEase debuted the first Marvel Rivals Deadpool trailer, and the new hero's role is unlike anything else in the game
Protests across Iran: Is war with the US or Israel imminent and what would it change?
If the US and Israel refrain from striking, it cannot be ruled out that Iran's Revolutionary Guard itself may initiate hostilities. Iranian officials now claim they are prepared for both negotiations and war.
Infamous Peter Molyneux Parody Account Calls It Quits After 16 Years
The director's final game Masters of Albion releases this year The post Infamous Peter Molyneux Parody Account Calls It Quits After 16 Years appeared first on Kotaku .
An Asteroid Impact May Explain Our Lopsided Moon
The crash might have radically transformed the lunar interior The post An Asteroid Impact May Explain Our Lopsided Moon appeared first on Nautilus .
Africa: China, Africa to Hold Nearly 600 Cultural, People-to-People Exchange Events in 2026
[Daily Trust] China and Africa will jointly host nearly 600 cultural and people-to-people exchange activities in 2026 to enhance exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations.
Western populations endorse support for Ukraine despite nuclear escalation fears, finds study
Most people in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy clearly endorse military support for Ukraine. They overwhelmingly reject Russia's positions on territorial claims and restrictions on Ukraine's political sovereignty.
Bill Maher Predicted His Golden Globes Loss Because ‘This Woke Town F—ing Hates’ That ‘I Speak Freely’
Bill Maher was convinced he wouldn’t win the Golden Globe he was nominated for because he thinks Hollywood is too woke for his brand of truth-telling. The comedian and political commentator made the argument during the newest episode of his podcast “Club Random,” which was
Trump knocks NYC congestion pricing: 'A disaster'
President Trump is again slamming New York City’s congestion pricing program, calling it “a disaster.” “Congestion Pricing in Manhattan is a DISASTER for New York. It’s got to be ended, IMMEDIATELY! It’s never worked before, and it will never work now,” the president, who is
A dry surface thanks to fluid physics: Contact-free method gently remove liquids from delicate microstructures
Researchers at the University of Konstanz have developed a gentle, contact-free method to collect liquids and remove them from microscopic surface structures. The method uses vapor condensation to generate surface currents that transport droplets off surfaces.
Sparse tongue hair explains why queen bees stop foraging when workers emerge
During spring, when queen bumblebees first emerge from hibernation to start their nests, they work incredibly hard foraging for nectar to fuel their new colonies. But then, as soon as their first workers are born, they seem to slack off.
Microbial genes could improve our understanding of water pollution
Underground environments like soil and aquifers teem with microbial life. These tiny microbes play a big role in cycling nutrients and breaking down or transforming pollutants. However, scientists still struggle to reliably model how microbes grow and decay.
A tiny mouse hints at why some mammal mothers may benefit from choosing more than one father
Many animals do something that still surprises researchers: females often mate with more than one male. This behavior—polyandry—has long raised a blunt question. Why divide offspring among multiple fathers, and does it help mothers or young survive?
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about this 2015 observation on Tumblr...
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about this 2015 observation on Tumblr about the dangerous conflation of respect of personhood and the respect of authority.
Watch live: House progressives rail against Trump immigration agenda, call for DHS reform
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon on their push for reforms within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The pressure comes less than a week after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and
Former Navy sailor sentenced for selling information to China
A former Navy sailor was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison following his conviction of selling warship information to Chinese intelligence, according to the Justice Department. A federal judge in San Diego sentenced Jinchao Wei, 25, to 200 months in prison after
Mute Swan Announce New Album Skin Slip: Hear “Phantasms Of The Living” (Feat. Sonoda)
In the past few months, Tucson’s Mute Swans have signed to Hit The North/Wooden Tooth and released the songs “Hypnosis Tapes” and “Cocteau Swans,” their first releases since the death of their guitarist Thomas Sloane. Now, the shoegaze band is announcing their sophomore effort
Melting glaciers may mix up waters more than we thought
As marine-terminating glaciers melt, the resulting freshwater is released at the seafloor, which mixes with salty seawater and influences circulation patterns. As the oceans warm, it's growing increasingly important to study this process.
The Year of BTS: Everything We Know About the Band’s Comeback
V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope took a break, but their first album in more than five years is coming
Estonia bans Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country, interior ministry says
The ministry estimates as many as 1.5 million Russians have taken part in the full-scale invasion, about half of them having served on the front line.
Biden's Pentagon secretly purchased device possibly linked to 'Havana Syndrome': Report
The Pentagon, during the last days of the Biden administration, secretly purchased a device that some investigators believe could be linked to the “Havana Syndrome,” a medical condition that has impacted U.S. service members, diplomats and spies. The device, which has some
Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned UC Berkeley scientists their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy.
Hubble nets menagerie of young stellar objects
A disparate collection of young stellar objects bejewels a cosmic panorama in the star-forming region NGC 1333 in this new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. To the left, an actively forming star called a protostar casts its glow on the surrounding gas and dust, creating
Myth of Native Hawaiians causing bird extinctions debunked by study
Challenging a 50-year-old narrative about Hawaiʻi's native birds, a new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa found no scientific evidence that Indigenous People hunted waterbird species to extinction. Published in the journal Ecosphere, the research debunks this
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel in a letter that he could refer the country to the International Court of Justice if it does not repeal laws targeting U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA and
Develop Your Work and Aesthetic Philosophy at New York Studio School
Forge a lifelong art practice with NYSS’s unique MFA and Certificate programs. The priority application deadline for financial aid is February 15.
Phages and bacteria accumulate distinctive mutations aboard the International Space Station
In a new study, terrestrial bacteria-infecting viruses were still able to infect their E. coli hosts in near-weightless "microgravity" conditions aboard the International Space Station, but the dynamics of virus-bacteria interactions differed from those observed on Earth. Phil
Congress must do something about this loophole for Treasurys
Congress must act to prevent a president from unilaterally amending or "reprofiling" U.S. Treasury obligations, which could have significant consequences for markets.
Wade into Slow-Motion Suspension and Anticipation in the Radiant Film ‘Divers’
Glimpse an atmospheric day in the life of an elite high-diving camp in a short film by Geordie Wood. 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 Wade into
Cheapest ticket to College Football National Championship tops $3,000
If you want to watch the College Football National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University in person next week, it's going to cost you. The cheapest ticket to Monday's prime-time game in Miami is selling for more than $3,000, topping recent NFL
‘Wicked’ Casting Director Bernard Telsey on How COVID Delayed Projects and Helped Land Their Perfect Fiyero: ‘It Was Always Jonathan F—ing Bailey’
When Universal finally greenlit “Wicked,” casting director Bernard Telsey certainly knew the musical. He brought Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to the iconic Broadway cast when it first opened in 2003 and has been seeking actresses to play Elphaba and Glinda on stage for
German chancellor: Iran government in 'final days and weeks'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said the Iranian government could soon cripple following the wave of national protests in the country against poor economic conditions. “If a regime can only keep itself in power by force, then it’s effectively at the end,” Merz said
6 Minnesota prosecutors resign over DOJ push to investigate ICE shooting victim's widow: Reports
The top federal prosecutor on the Minnesota fraud case has reportedly resigned on Tuesday, the New York Times first reported. Joseph H. Thompson, the lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into social services fraud in the state, served as the First
Businessman Keith Gross launches bid to succeed retiring Florida Rep. Neal Dunn
Keith Gross, a businessman and attorney who has previously run for Senate and House in Florida, is launching a bid to succeed retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. In a statement first shared with The Hill, Gross lauded Dunn for “his years of
Former defense secretary: Bombing Iran risks rallying population to support regime
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen, who served in the Clinton administration, warned on Tuesday that bombing Iran could risk rallying its civilians to support the regime. In an interview on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Cohen urged President Trump to consider relying on
Target faces protests after ICE detains US citizen employees at Minnesota store
Federal immigration agents detained two Target employees -- both US citizens -- inside a Richfield, Minn., store on Jan. 8.
Alexis Taylor Announces New Album Paris In The Spring Feat. The Avalanches, Air’s Nicolas Godin, Scritti Politti’s Green Gartside, & More
Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor has been releasing solo music for quite a while now, and today he’s announced his next LP. Paris In The Spring arrives in March with a stacked list of guest collaborators: Air’s Nicolas Godin, the Avalanches, Étienne de Crécy, Pierre Rousseau (Paradis),
How to play online with friends in Hytale
Playing Hytale with friends involves completing a few quick steps, though if you want dedicated servers, the process is a bit more involved
Lego Unveils First-Ever Pokémon Sets, Including a 2,050-Piece Scene of Pikachu Breaking Out of the Poké Ball
Gotta build ’em all. Lego has officially stepped into the Pokémon universe, unveiling their first-ever line of buildable Pokémon sets and marking a long-anticipated crossover between two of the most powerful global play brands. The debut collection, inspired by iconic
A Bunch More Gameplay Just Leaked From That Canceled Nolanverse Batman Game
Monolith's canned Batman game was going to feature segments where you controlled the Tumbler The post A Bunch More Gameplay Just Leaked From That Canceled Nolanverse Batman Game appeared first on Kotaku .
How family ownership shapes merger and acquisition decisions in emerging markets
Mergers and acquisitions can transform a company's future. For family businesses, those decisions hinge on more than financial calculations—they reflect how families balance control, identity, and risks.
Early ACA numbers show drastic drop in enrollment
Preliminary numbers on Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan enrollment shows a noticeable drop when compared to last year's figures, an early indication that allowing the enhanced premium tax subsidies to expire caused people to defer signing up for health insurance. The
Judge denies interim pay for fired Rockstar employees, but the decision 'does nothing to suggest that Rockstar will not be found guilty of unfair dismissal when the case goes to trial,' union says
The judge said the bar for demonstrating a "pretty good chance of success" in the case is higher than what will apply at the final hearing.
US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - White House envoy Steve Witkoff over the weekend met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and a prominent voice in the fragmented opposition, to discuss the protests roiling that country, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing an
Supreme Court seems receptive to transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court seemed receptive to state bans on transgender girls competing on girls and women’s school sports teams during high-stakes oral arguments Tuesday. The case thrusts the justices into the center of the national debate over transgender athletes, which has bubbled
The academic study of politics is failing disabled people, with real-world consequences
Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalized in higher education—moving away from the straight, white and male personification of academia.
Arlo Parks Announces New Album Ambiguous Desire: Hear “2SIDED”
Arlo Parks is back, and she’s ready to have a good time. The British artist just announced her new album Ambiguous Desire, the followup to 2023’s My Soft Machine. The lead single “2SIDED” is a glimmering preview. “At its core ‘2SIDED’ is about yearning and tension,” Parks says.
India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler.