How does France keep developing generational talents?

Despite missing out on Euro glory and Olympic gold, France is one of the best international football teams in the world.

Dragon Ball :Sparking Zero Previews Suggest That We Are So Back, Y’all

The passing of legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama earlier this year forced me to weigh the importance of his work in my life . After all, my older brother had all but forced Saturday morning cartoons on me, including anime like Dragon Ball and its successors, Z and GT. But it

Senate clears $3B veterans funding patch amid larger shortfall

13 things you should know before starting God of War Ragnarök

God of War Ragnarök, the most lavishly produced parenting handbook of 2022, is available on PC as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For the most part, it’s a natural extension of its predecessor, 2018’s God of War, right down to the way certain gameplay mechanics work

GTA Online update for the week of September 19

The weekly GTA Online update for September 19, 2024, is live with reward events, discounts, prizes, and an Oktoberfest celebration. Our GTA Online weekly update guide will tell you everything happening in Los Santos this week. GTA Online special events Oktoberfest arrives in

‘Emilia Pérez’ Sets Oscar Campaigns for Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez (EXCLUSIVE)

This Oscar season, all eyes are on “Emilia Pérez.” Jacques Audiard’s critically acclaimed Spanish-language musical, recently selected as France’s official submission for the Oscars’ international feature category, is poised to dominate the awards circuit. In an exclusive

Scientists unearth key clues to cuisine of resident killer whale populations

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has uncovered key information about what resident killer whale populations are eating. Researchers had long known that resident killer whales—also known as resident

Nelly Faces Lawsuit From St. Lunatics Over ‘Country Grammar’ Credits

Members of rapper's St. Louis crew claim he did not properly credit them on 2000 debut album, depriving them of royalties

Invasive species are reshaping aquatic ecosystems, one lake at a time

Freshwater ecosystems in Canada and around the world are under siege.

12 Things Coming To Space Marine 2 In The Future

Earlier this month, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 launched to rave reviews. But even a great game can be improved, and that’s exactly what developers Saber Interactive is planning to do. Thanks to a new FAQ, we now have a good idea of what’s coming (and not coming) in the

NASA develops process to create very accurate eclipse maps

New NASA research reveals a process to generate extremely accurate eclipse maps, which plot the predicted path of the moon's shadow as it crosses the face of Earth. Traditionally, eclipse calculations assume that all observers are at sea level on Earth and that the moon is a

So that's why Arrowhead didn't want to buff everything: Helldivers 2 has lost some of the friction that made it special

Helldivers 2's toughest enemies have been reduced to fodder.

‘Thursday Night Football’: How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets Online Without Cable

The NFL gets ready for the start of the football week with the “Thursday Night Football” game. For Week 3, two AFC division rivals go head-to-head with the New England Patriots facing off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Thursday,

Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Announce Second 'Vultures' Concert In China

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have announced a second 'Vultures' concert and listening party in China after the first one was a massive success.

Mortgage rates creep closer to 6% — the lowest level since early 2023

The latest pullback in rates should help spur demand for refinancing and home purchase loans, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

Monopoly, But COMMUNIST? No Rolls Barred, a YouTube Channel about board games,...

Monopoly, But COMMUNIST? No Rolls Barred, a YouTube Channel about board games, has a series of videos featuring Monopoly but with different rules . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Trump Media stock hit a new low right before Donald Trump can dump his shares

Trump Media & Technology Group stock hit a new post-merger low of $14.77 per share just hours before the company’s lock-up agreement is set to end. Read more...

Why we tip, and why the impact of eliminating taxes on tips would be minimal

Eliminating taxes on tips—an idea supported by both major party 2024 presidential candidates—could benefit some service workers but the overall impact may not be that dramatic, says a Virginia Tech expert.

Queen Latifah Biopic in the Works

Queen Latifah is preparing to bring her life story to the big screen with a new biopic that kicks off a series of movies about hip-hop icons. Latifah, a Grammy and Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, and her Flavor Unit Entertainment partner Shakim Compere will produce the

12:30 Report — Schumer takes funding deadline into his own hands

Presented by Novo Nordisk — 💰 Plus: Harris and Trump's pricey promises {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday. Netflix revealed the cast of the D.C. season of “Love is Blind,” and people have a lot of opinions. There’s only one consultant, no Hill staffers🤔 and one journalist.

Fossil site in Massachusetts reveals 320-million-year-old ecosystem

Researchers have discovered an exceptionally preserved fossil site in Massachusetts that provides a rare glimpse into terrestrial life from over 300 million years ago. The findings, published in Nature Communications, reveal a diverse ecosystem of early land-dwelling animals

Beetz Brothers Team With ZDF, Arte, DW on Feature-Length Documentary ‘Hurt People Hurt People – October 7 and its Aftermath’

Beetz Brothers, a well-established German production company, has teamed with ZDF to produce “Hurt People Hurt People, October 7 and its Aftermath,” a feature-length documentary exploring the repercussions of the Hamas attack in Israel and the ongoing cycle of violence in the

Nelly Sued by Former Group St. Lunatics for Uncredited Work on His Debut Album ‘Country Grammar’

Nelly has been sued by his former St. Lunatics group members for copyright infringement over uncredited and unpaid work on the rapper’s 2000 debut album “Country Grammar.” St. Lunatics, consisting of Ali Jones (Ali), Torhi Harper (Murphy Lee), Robert Kyjuan (Kyjuan) and Lavell

Navy announces new strategy to counter China

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday released a new strategy designed to ensure the force is ready to meet the rising challenge from China by 2027, with efforts aimed at increasing recruitment and deploying advanced technology. The new strategy, called the Navigation Plan for America's

Social media companies slammed for ‘woefully inadequate’ data collection safeguards: FTC

Data privacy, particularly for kids and teens, has been a hot-button issue.

Harris launches new Gaza campaign ad targeting Arab-Americans

The 15-second clip runs with a tag 'paid for by Harris for president' and is formed of archive footage of Harris speaking about Palestinians in Gaza.

Don’t accidentally skip God of War Ragnarök’s first good side quest

God of War Ragnarök is an even bigger game than God of War (2018), which itself was bigger than all of the previous mainline God of War games combined. It’s packed with side activities and quests to help flesh out its world. But unlike God of War (2018), Ragnarök is about more

The God of War Ragnarök accessibility settings you should try from the start

God of War Ragnarök continues Sony’s recent legacy of packing its first-party games with a wide array of accessibility options to accommodate more players. The menus are densely stuffed with options worth exploring before Kratos takes his first steps into Midgard, so we’ve

Springfield mayor gives himself emergency powers amid false migrant claim controversy

Springfield, Ohio Mayor Rob Rue issued an emergency proclamation Thursday allowing the city to address public safety concerns more quickly following false claims from former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), that Haitian immigrants in the city are

Language in sexual offense judgments in Swedish courts makes victims responsible

Professional and lay judges are not supposed to be influenced by personal values or political opinions. Despite this, the language of judgments reflects stereotypical ideas about gender and sexuality. This language means that women who have experienced sexual violence are often

The ‘China Initiative’ failed US research and national security. Don’t bring it back.

The Biden administration ended the China Initiative in February 2022 after a strategic review determined that it fueled a “harmful perception” of bias in Justice Department investigations and stifled scientific research.

Everything You Need To Know About Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

The Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics bundle is a dream come true for fighting game fans. Not only is each of the six fighting games being brought to modern gaming hardware, in some cases properly playable for the first time in many years, but each has a

The new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 13% off if you’re a Costco member

A yearly Costco membership quickly pays for itself if you’re buying food and other home goods in bulk. In case you didn’t know, you can wring even more value from it on the upcoming Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom that’s coming out on Sept. 26 on the Nintendo Switch. Normally $59.99,

Home sales ‘disappointing again’ — but Fed rate cut could be silver lining for buyers

Lower mortgage rates could entice more homeowners to put their homes on the market, which could increase supply.

Volcanoes may help reveal interior heat on Jupiter moon

By staring into the hellish landscape of Jupiter's moon Io—the most volcanically active location in the solar system—Cornell astronomers have been able to study a fundamental process in planetary formation and evolution: tidal heating.