Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release won't need to accommodate other game releases, director says—except GTA 6: 'That's a Goliath I don't want to take on quite frankly'
Even without a PC release, GTA 6 has Grinding Gear Games carefully planning ahead.
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Africa: With Smart Investments, African Oil Could Fill Half the Supply That Usually Goes Through the Strait of Hormuz
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- As we're all being painfully reminded, cutting off for any length of time the fifth of the world's oil supply that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has an extraordinarily negative impact on commerce and lives here and everywhere.
Mesmerizing 4K Video of a Cat-5 Super Typhoon
Seán Doran, who I’ve featured here many times before for his remastered astronomy photos & videos, has taken photographs captured by a Japanese weather satellite of Typhoon Sinlaku in April 2026 and “repaired, remastered and transformed” the images into this breathtaking 4K
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran's shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman. The
Did Zurbarán Believe What He Painted?
An exhibition about the Spanish painter in London made me ponder whether belief actually makes a difference in how well you paint.
Wildfire smoke's hidden ozone threat may be adding thousands of US deaths each year
A study that assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades shows that wildfire smoke significantly raises ground-level ozone and contributes to excess deaths from wildfire smoke in the United States each year. The research, led by Minghao Qiu, Ph.D., of Stony Brook
Pentagon releases UFO files that go back to the Apollo moon missions
The Department of Defense has released a fresh batch of images and transcripts relating to reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, formerly known as UFOs, including pictures and descriptions from NASA's Apollo missions to the moon.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Writer Jeremy Slater Explains All Those Fatalities, Resurrecting [SPOILER] for the Third Movie and the ‘Dozens’ of Characters He Wants for Sequels
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Mortal Kombat II,” now playing in theaters. Writer Jeremy Slater grew up playing “Mortal Kombat” in his local arcade and spent hours mastering the violent fighting game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega
Govee’s new portable smart lamp is on sale for the first time
If you’ve always liked the idea of the Philips Hue Go portable lamp but couldn’t justify the $100+ price tag, Govee recently released a much cheaper alternative, the Govee Table Lamp Classic, and it’s already receiving its first discount. Right now, you can pick the
‘Matlock,’ ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ and ‘The Audacity’ Teams Dissect Complicated Dramas, Timeliness in Storytelling and the Freedom of Accountability
TV dramas come in many shapes and sizes, as perfectly spotlighted at Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6, where discussions took place around WBTV/HBO’s “Welcome to Derry,” AMC’s “The Audacity” and CBS’ “Matlock” — three shows that all dive into differing type of evil, from clowns to
Markus Brunetti’s Monumental Photos Venerate European Ecclesiastical Landmarks
Along with collaborator Betty Schöner, Brunetti travels around the continent in a firetruck that has been converted to a photo lab. 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
How the evolution of blockchain is changing our ideas about trust
In the shadow of the 2008 global financial crisis, trust in the financial system was at a historic low. Banks had failed, markets had collapsed, and confidence in central institutions had been deeply shaken.
Why gradual environmental change can trigger sudden species collapse and fragmented populations
When species are subjected to changing environments, they can survive in their current location through genetic adaptation. However, this ability is not unlimited. In a study published in PNAS, biomathematician Jitka Polechová of the University of Vienna shows that, even when
Magic Johnson endorses Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson on Sunday endorsed the city’s Democratic mayor, Karen Bass, for a second term in office. In a video Bass shared to the social platform X, Johnson said that he has known the mayor for three decades and touted her work to reduce
What Did Mozart’s Life Look Like?
An exhibition at the Morgan Library guides visitors through the life and career of the virtuoso via art and well-preserved ephemera.
Ryan Coogler's X-Files casting confirms big change from the original
Ryan Coogler's The X-Files reboot features big-name guest stars like Steve Buscemi and Amy Madigan, signaling a departure from the original show.
Google AI bot put in charge of Swedish coffee shop, proceeds to order 3,000 rubber gloves, 6,000 napkins, 4 first-aid kits, and constantly screws up the bread order
Perhaps there is a subtle message here.
Ordering Burger King’s New Star Wars Meal Was A Shameful, Embarrassing, But Surprisingly Tasty Experience
I went and checked out the Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu meal at Burger King so don't have to be that weirdo in the parking lot
Frustrated Trump learns he doesn't have the cards on Iran
One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards -- that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary. On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn't have such a strong hand after
Cost of Trump's reflecting pool repairs balloon by $11.3 million, to $13.1M
The cost of President Trump’s repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have swelled by $11.3 million months after he first announced the project, which is intended to coincide with celebrations for the country’s 250th founding anniversary. Originally, the president
Gorka: Trump hasn't met Iran timeline because US 'too effective'
Sebastian Gorka claimed the Trump administration had been “too effective” in its war in Iran in explaining why the conflict has stretched beyond President Trump’s initial prediction of a four-to-five-week timeline. Gorka, the senior counterterrorism director at the National
IRS may owe millions of taxpayers COVID tax refunds — here’s how to check your eligibility
Tens of millions of Americans may be eligible for pandemic-era tax refunds – and even though the issue is still playing out in court, the deadline to file for relief is fast-approaching.
Trump’s Budget Kicked One Woman Off SNAP Over a Birthday Gift
Residents in Arizona are struggling to receive SNAP benefits as the state rushes to install new eligibility requirements set by Donald Trump’s “one, big, beautiful bill,” NBC News reported Monday. Since Trump’s behemoth budget bill passed last July, setting in motion nearly
RAYE Sets Acting Debut In Yann Demange Thriller Lineage
Awards-show-friendly British pop star RAYE released her preposterous (complimentary) album This Music May Contain Hope back in March, and she's been promoting it out on the road this year. Now it seems she'll be channeling that record's theatrical energy in an actual movie
White House proposal encourages companies to offer fertility treatment benefits
A new proposed rule from the Trump administration aims to make it easier for employers to offer coverage of fertility treatments, as part of larger efforts to expand access to fertility services including in-vitro fertilization. The new rule released Sunday from the Department
‘Lord of the Flies’ Casting Directors on David McKenna Being the Perfect Piggy: He Seemed ‘Peculiar and Weird’
“Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne’s adaptation of “Lord of the Flies” remains largely faithful to William Golding’s 1954 novel. The series, a co-production between Sony Pictures Television’s Eleven Films (which makes it eligible for the Primetime Emmys) and the BBC, follows
Antarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades—now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through
For decades, Antarctica seemed to defy global warming. Since satellites began monitoring the poles in the late 1970s, the seasonal growth and retreat of Antarctic sea ice—frozen seawater that expands around the continent each winter—appeared remarkably resilient. It was often
Hubble survey sets up Roman's future look near Milky Way's center
The Milky Way's galactic bulge, the bulbous region that surrounds the galactic center, contains a dense collection of stars, planets, and other free-floating objects. This region has been studied for decades with numerous ground-based and space-based telescopes, including
Will you like Outbound if you like crafting games?
Here's what it's like to hit the open road with your mobile base in Outbound, so you can decide if its cozy exploration is enough to satisfy your inner crafter.
Every van upgrade you can unlock in Outbound
Here's all the ways to kit out your new camper van to fully explore Outbound's map.
How to lower the drawbridge and fix broken bridges in Outbound
It's all water under the bridge after you get the supplies to fix broken bridges and lower that drawbridge in Outbound.
Interesting thread about why rural towns don’t...
Interesting thread about why rural towns don’t vote blue : they don’t have to because small towns “actually operate very similarly to the ‘socialist agenda’ they pretend to be so afraid of” and “they’ve already been having to take of their own…”
US hits China-linked Iran oil trade with sanctions ahead of Trump trip
The sanctions come after the United States rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.
Anna Sawai Lands New Role As Global Ambassador for Hibiki Whisky
Anna Sawai has been announced as the first-ever global ambassador for Hibiki, the renowned expression from legendary Japanese whisky makers, The House of Suntory. Sawai stars in Hibiki Whisky’s first global campaign, dubbed “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry,” with the
Family of FSU shooting victim sues OpenAI over suspect's ChatGPT use
The family of a victim in last year’s shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging its ChatGPT chatbot “co-conspired” with the suspected shooter ahead of the crime. In a lawsuit filed in a Florida federal court Monday, the family of Tiru
Japan’s highest-grossing live‑action film is a lavish kabuki epic
Kokuho is a colourful, lengthy epic, spanning five decades and running almost three hours, set in the world of kabuki – Japan’s most popular traditional performing art. It has been a huge hit in Japan, becoming the country’s highest-grossing live-action film ever. The film’s
Republicans Try to Erase Trump Impeachments From the Record
House Republicans are trying to completely expunge any record of President Trump’s two impeachments. This latest show of fealty , led by California Representative Darrell Issa, would have Trump’s 2019 and 2021 impeachments “expunged as if such Articles had never passed the full
Vin Diesel confirms Fast & Furious is getting a Yellowstone TV-verse
The Fast and Furious series is coming to TV with 4 new shows in development, including a live-action spinoff for Peacock, says Vin Diesel.
How the Atlantic herring adapted to the brackish water of the Baltic Sea
When the Atlantic herring colonized the Baltic Sea thousands of years ago, it needed to adapt to the low salinity. Genes with a vital role in the functioning of sperm, eggs and embryos were crucial to this adaptation. A new study by researchers from Uppsala University and other
What happens when scientists trust AI more than colleagues?
Artificial intelligence has crossed a threshold in the modern workplace. It is being used for everything from helping employees manage schedules to supporting financial forecasts. A similar shift is now unfolding inside research laboratories.
‘The White Lotus’ Adds Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang to Season 4
Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang are saying bonjour to “The White Lotus” in what HBO is calling the final casting announcement for Season 4. Mike White’s beloved dramedy about a luxury resort chain and the insufferable and suffering people that visit and work there
The Healing Powers of an Accidentally Caught Jellyfish
How jellyfish in bycatch yield collagen for skin care, drug capsules, and nutritional supplements The post The Healing Powers of an Accidentally Caught Jellyfish appeared first on Nautilus .
Who Is Mr. Fantasy, Really?
And why is KJ Apa from Riverdale denying he's him? A timeline of the hip-thrusting, synth-pop-crooning online sensation
Rahm Emanuel: US military needs a revolution
Rahm Emanuel rolled out his latest policy proposal on Sunday, arguing that the U.S. military needs reform to compete in modern warfare. In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, the former Chicago mayor wrote that the wars in Ukraine and Iran show that the Pentagon must
Ghost in the Shell 2026 release date revealed in new trailer for the Science Saru anime
Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed a wave of new details on Sunday for its upcoming anime, The Ghost in the Shell, including a release date.
House Ethics Committee offers update on Cory Mills investigation as expulsion pressure builds
The House Ethics Committee on Monday said it has authorized more than 20 subpoenas and contacted dozens of witnesses for its investigation into Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) over various allegations of dating violence and violating campaign finance laws, among other matters. The
House Ethics shares update on Cory Mills investigation
The panel is under pressure to police member misconduct in the wake of bad behavior among lawmakers.
Trump Wants to Suspend Gas Tax as Peace Deal Seems Nowhere in Sight
President Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax, telling CBS News Monday that he thinks “it’s a great idea.” “We’re going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we’ll let it phase back in,” Trump said in a phone interview . It’s a tacit
Variety Nominated for 100 SoCal Journalism Awards, Including Four Nods for Journalist of the Year
Variety has received 100 nominations during the 2025 calendar year for the Los Angeles Press Club’s annual SoCal Journalism Awards. Four journalists were finalists for Journalist of the Year, including Daniel D’Addario for journalist of the year, print (over 50,000
