What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

CNN staffers in a panic over Paramount takeover — what’s likely in store for cable news giant

On one hand, viewers can expect a more Trump-friendly CNN now that it will be owned by the media conglomerate known as PSKY. But that doesn't mean that CNN will be automatically transformed into a MAGA sounding board.

Pokémon Winds and Waves starters: What Browt’s design hints about its final evolution

We analyzed Browt’s design, name, and starter history to predict its final evolution in Pokémon Winds and Waves.

Promoters and enhancers: Tool catches gene-controlling DNA sequences doing each other's jobs

Researchers at the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology have uncovered new evidence that two major types of gene-controlling DNA sequences, promoters and enhancers, operate with a shared logic and often perform the same jobs. The finding, made possible through a

The Uncertain Future of Colombia’s Museum of Memory

Originally envisioned as a center for collective memory and mourning amid the country’s 70-year armed conflict, the building still sits empty in the middle of Bogotá.

World Bank faces calls to fire Israel-bashing top economist who sued Trump over sanctions against his wife

Massimiliano Cali, who works in the bank’s Middle East and North Africa unit, filed the federal lawsuit on Wednesday on behalf of his wife, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen interactive maps

Our Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen interactive maps include every trainer, TM, and NPC trade in Kanto

Pokémon Sapphire And Ruby ROM Support Found In FireRed/LeafGreen Switch Files, Dataminer Claims

More classic Pokémon games could potentially join the Switch's library

IDSVA Extends PhD Program to BA and BFA Applicants

Earn your PhD in Art Theory, Aesthetics, and Philosophy with the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA).

‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Launches (Gaming News Roundup)

“Resident Evil Requiem” launched across multiple platforms Ffriday. The latest entry in the iconic survival horror franchise from developer Capcom brings players back to Racoon City with tense gameplay, immersive mysteries and the return of fan-favorite characters. The game

Trump’s surgeon general nominee short on votes to win confirmation

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump’s surgeon general nominee short on votes to win confirmation Following her confirmation hearing this week, President Trump’s surgeon general nominee Casey Means has yet to shore up the

All blood specimen locations in Resident Evil Requiem

Finding blood specimen locations in Resident Evil Requiem unlocks new crafting recipes. Here's where to find all blood specimen locations

Why tropical cyclones' rainfall surges before landfall

A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has analyzed 40 years of data covering about 1,500 tropical cyclones and discovered that average rain rates surge by more than 20% in the 60 hours before landfall. The study is also the first to

When We Were Young Festival Taking 2026 Off, Teases 2027 Return

The pop-punk, emo, and metalcore festival When We Were Young has spent the past decade catering to former Warped Tour kids with disposable income. They won't be doing that this year. The post When We Were Young Festival Taking 2026 Off, Teases 2027 Return appeared first on

All lockpick locations in Resident Evil Requiem

Here are the location of all the lockpicks and where you can use them in Resident Evil Requiem to obtain the rarest material in RE9

“For months, callers to the Washington state...

“For months, callers to the Washington state Department of Licensing who have requested automated service in Spanish have instead heard an AI voice speaking English in a strong Spanish accent .”

Hegseth cancels troop attendance at top-ranked schools

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of members of the military attending some of the country's top-ranked colleges and universities on Friday, beginning academic year 2026-2027, arguing the schools are teaching the “enemy's wicked ideologies” to service

Trump orders federal agencies to 'immediately cease' using Anthropic technology

President Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic technology amid an escalating feud between the AI company and the Pentagon. “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL NEVER ALLOW A RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY TO DICTATE HOW OUR GREAT MILITARY

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Federal Antitrust Review May Be a Done Deal

One of the most significant mergers in Hollywood history may have cleared federal antitrust review — a week before it was even announced. On Feb. 20, Paramount declared that its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery had passed the statutory waiting period that enables the Department

Schumer, Jeffries review White House proposal to end DHS shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) announced Friday that they are reviewing a counteroffer from the White House on how to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is about to stretch into

Satellite data enable first global estimate of aerosol cloud cooling

Particles in the atmosphere, known as aerosols, cool the climate by acting as cloud condensation nuclei. The more cloud droplets form around these particles, the less sunlight penetrates a cloud. This cools the climate, although this process is outweighed by the much stronger

Dustin Nguyen Joins Cast of Peacock and A24’s ‘Superfakes’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Veteran actor Dustin Nguyen (“21 Jump Street”) has joined the cast of Peacock’s and A24’s “Superfakes,” created by “Beef” writer Alice Ju and starring Lucy Liu. In the series, Liu will recur as a “small-time Chinatown luxury counterfeit dealer who enters a dangerous

Bedbugs Fear Water

Because their ancestors evolved in dry places The post Bedbugs Fear Water appeared first on Nautilus .

Democrats Say They Have Votes to Force Lutnick to Testify on Epstein

House Oversight Democrats believe they have the votes to force Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify before the committee regarding his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and the lies he told about it. “We also need other people, part of the Epstein class, to come before

Is ‘The Romantic’ Bruno Mars’ Most Latin Album Yet?

The Hawaii-born Filipino-Puerto Rican taps into a range of Latin genres like boleros, salsa, and more on his latest LP

AI toolkit turns microscopy images into multi-feature microstructure datasets

A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed GrainBot, an AI-enabled toolkit that automatically extracts and quantifies multiple microstructural features from microscopy images. Designed to meet the growing need for data-driven

Bloodborne Remake Reportedly Shot Down By FromSoftware As Bluepoint Games Scrambled For Ideas

The studio's multiplayer God of War spin-off was axed last year

European health agency recommends approving Moderna's combined flu, COVID vaccine

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced Friday it has recommended Moderna's combined mRNA COVID-19 and flu vaccine be granted market authorization in the European Union, marking the first time the combined respiratory viral vaccine will be approved. "EMA has recommended

What a Warner Bros-Paramount colossus would look like

Hollywood’s new giant will be indebted and unwieldy

Rosalía Brings the Romance (And Flamenco Ruffles) to New Balance’s Cult-Favorite Sneakers in New Campaign

Rosalía is bringing Flamenco chic to New Balance’s newest campaign for its 204L sneaker, delivering a romantic, subversive refresh of the cult-favorite silhouette that first marked her entry into the brand’s ambassador roster last year. “What drew me to the 204L is its balance

IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material

The UN nuclear watchdog stressed on Friday the "utmost urgency" of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP. Two new reports are to be discussed at an International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors' meeting next

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Sets Season 5 Release Date, Drops First Teaser

Starz has set the premiere date for the fifth and final season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and released a first-look teaser previewing the conclusion of the drama centered on one of the “Power” Universe’s most formidable figures. The series will return on June 12. New

‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha on Sophie and Benedict’s Two Very Different Sex Scenes, Hoping for ‘Benophie Babies’ in Future Seasons

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Bridgerton” Season 4, Part 2, now streaming on Netflix. After a slow-burn start to “Bridgerton” Season 4 in Part 1, Part 2 makes up for lost time with two deeply intimate but very different sex scenes between Benedict Bridgerton

Block shares spike 20% after Jack Dorsey orders sweeping layoffs to ride AI wave

Financial tech firm Block’s stock surged as much as 20% in Friday trading after its billionaire CEO Jack Dorsey revealed plans for sweeping layoffs and a full embrace of AI tools.

Netflix Says Paramount Has Paid $2.8 Billion Breakup Fee for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Netflix just got a little richer as a result of letting Warner Bros. Discovery go. On Friday, Netflix announced that Paramount Skydance has now paid the streamer its promised $2.8 billion breakup fee following Paramount’s victory — pending an official vote and subsequent

Megan Rapinoe: I would have never allowed Kash Patel in locker room

U.S. Women’s National Team former captain Megan Rapinoe spoke out against President Trump’s recent comments on the Olympic U.S. women’s hockey team. The president made the remarks after the men’s hockey team’s recent win in the gold medal Olympic game against Canada. FBI

Filamentous cyanobacteria exhibit a unique navigation strategy due to their chiral gliding

Cyanobacteria are among the most significant life forms in the history of our planet. As one of the first organisms to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, they shaped early Earth and created the atmosphere in which complex life could develop. A new study, published in

Iran: US must drop 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the U.S. needs to drop its "excessive demands" while the two countries hold talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, as President Trump considers military action if a deal is not reached. Araghchi made the remark during a phone

A Hockey Dad, a Cartel, and a $12 Million Fraud

"Kota Youngblood told his neighbors there were hits out on their lives — and only he could save them."

All Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen gym leaders and counters

This guide lists every Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen gym leader and their rosters, along with the best counters to use in each battle

Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith’s Cause of Death Revealed

The 27-year-old died by accident earlier this month

Liz West Transforms a Bristol Parking Garage into a Kaleidoscopic Passageway

What does it feel like to be inside a rainbow? 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 Liz West Transforms a Bristol Parking Garage into a Kaleidoscopic

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history". "I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona. She lauded

A new scientific discipline to ensure humanity's deep future

Will humanity extend into the far future? It's likely many of us think it should. The problem is that each of us, individually and collectively, act otherwise—we are destroying the environment and climate at every turn. Now a group of scientists is arguing that civilization

Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on energy policy in Texas ahead of primaries

President Trump will give remarks on energy and the economy Friday afternoon from Texas, just days before voters in the Lone Star State hit the polls in one of the nation's first 2026 midterm primary elections. While Trump is visiting the state in an official capacity,

Sony Pictures Classics Carries Stanley Kramer’s Legacy to the Global Stage (Guest Column)

Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage. The studio’s trademarks include international cinema that

Here’s How to Watch Peacock Online for Free

With the introduction of 2026 World Cup on Telemundo and a subscription price hikes, Peacock no longer offers its 7-day free trial for new subscribers. But, there’s still a way to access Peacock for free, as well as get even more online shopping perks — thanks to Walmart+. For

House Oversight chair: Bill Clinton punts question to committee on whether Trump should testify in Epstein probe

Anthropic hackathon proves vibe coding is here to stay

Winners include a lawyer, a cardiologist, and a musician — and only one actual software engineer.

NØ MAN – “Moan”

Look out! You’re directly in the path of a harsh and swaggering new one from NØ MAN. “Moan,” the DC screamo/post-hardcore band’s first new song since 2024’s Glitter And Spit LP, finds them on the warpath, breathing threats, sauntering forward with hostility and conviction. One