Todd Howard says Bethesda really didn't expect people to hate the way Fallout 3 ended with a full stop, and they scrambled together a solution but 'I'll give us an average grade on that'

"People hated it!"

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

WASHINGTON, Feb 10 - The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S., accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing's effort to boost its influence in the Pacific.

Jill Zarin Fired From E!’s ‘RHONY’ Reunion Show ‘The Golden Life’ After Racist Bad Bunny Tirade (EXCLUSIVE)

Jill Zarin, an OG cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” has been fired from the E! reunion series “The Golden Life,” which was announced on Feb. 3, before the show has even entered production. Zarin — famously a master of disaster — has been ousted due to a

Kid Rock Swears He Wasn’t Lip-Synching at the Pre-Taped TPUSA Halftime Show

The musician chalked up the clunky footage to difficulties in the editing booth as the production team struggled to pair the audio and video of his performance

Beer With a Painter: Mary Lovelace O'Neal

“At this marvelous hard-won age, the days of jumping and dancing with the paintings are over. But I don't feel limited,” says the artist, educator, and Civil Rights luminary.

Social media feeds: Algorithm redesign could break echo chambers and reduce online polarization

Scroll through social media long enough and a pattern emerges. Pause on a post questioning climate change or taking a hard line on a political issue, and the platform is quick to respond—serving up more of the same viewpoints, delivered with growing confidence and certainty.

'I genuinely do not know what to do' says developer of Minecraft-like Allumeria after Microsoft issues a DMCA takedown, forcing it off Steam

Microsoft claims the indie game uses "Minecraft content."

Maher: Trump pursuit of Greenland not 'the craziest idea anybody has ever had'

Late-night host Bill Maher emphasized his desire to see Americans find a “middle ground” on issues like a United States takeover of Greenland. President Trump has pushed to acquire the Danish territory, citing national security concerns and even going as far as to suggest a

Britney Spears Sells Music Catalog, Other Rights to Primary Wave

Britney Spears has sold her song catalog and an unclear number of other rights to Primary Wave, two sources confirm to Variety. Reps for both Spears and Primary Wave declined Variety‘s requests for comment; the news was first reported by TMZ. Details were unclear —and likely

Leavitt says Trump reviewed Nancy Guthrie footage

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump reviewed new images released on Tuesday by the FBI of a potential subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. "I was once again with the president. He and I were both reviewing the newly released surveillance

Epstein Email Reveals Plot to Install Hidden Cameras Everywhere

The latest tranche of Epstein files includes a 2014 email from the infamous sexual predator asking his personal pilot to purchase and place tiny hidden cameras for him around his home in Palm Beach, Florida. While it’s unclear where exactly the cameras were placed and what they

Paramount sweetens hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount is sweetening is offer to Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) as it looks to undercut an agreement for the entertainment giant with Netflix that would see the streamer acquire its sprawling movie and television studios. Paramount's $30 per share, all-cash offer provides

Sony Scraps Thai-Inspired Animated Movie After Two Years of Development: Director Says It Was ‘Judged as Not Commercial Enough to Produce’

Animator Matt Braly says that Sony Pictures Animation scrapped his Thai-inspired animated movie after two years of development because the studio deemed it “not commercial enough to produce.” Braly, a writer on Cartoon Network’s “Steven Universe” and storyboard artist on “The

Underestimated wake: Shipping traffic causes more turmoil in the Baltic Sea than expected

Commercial shipping not only affects the Baltic Sea on the surface, but also has a significant impact on the water column and the seabed. A study by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) and Kiel University (CAU) now shows for the first time that wake

Ariela Barer Replaces Odessa A’zion in A24’s ‘Deep Cuts’ Following Whitewashing Casting Backlash

The 'Marty Supreme' star's casting sparked controversy as she was originally slated to appear as Zoe Gutierrez, who is described as half Mexican and half Jewish in the original book.

New Critical Role card game A Familiar Find launches this April from Darrington Press

Darrington Press is releasing A Familiar Find, a new Critical Role card game set in Exandria that lets players play as iconic familiars.

Vance deletes X post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

Vice President Vance’s office on Tuesday posted then deleted a tweet that acknowledged the “Armenian genocide,” an omission that breaks with the Trump administration’s policy. Vance’s office displayed a photo of him and Second Lady Usha Vance attending a wreath laying ceremony

AMA launching its own vaccine safety, effectiveness review system

The American Medical Association (AMA) on Tuesday announced the launch of its own "evidence-based review process" of vaccine safety and efficacy for the next respiratory viral season, an apparent tacit rebuke of the federal government's current regulations. The AMA's evaluation

Karoline Leavitt Panics After Question on Lutnick’s Epstein Ties

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt abruptly ended a press briefing Tuesday after being asked about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. It’s a miracle Leavitt didn’t burst a blood vessel after a Bloomberg reporter asked

Leavitt: Trump’s support of Lutnick after Epstein revelations unwavering

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that President Trump supports Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following growing controversy over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein following the latest release of files related to the notorious sex offender. “Secretary

Most of Hawaii's birds contribute to avian malaria transmission, study finds

New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii's beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key role in transmission and contribute to the widespread distribution of the disease. This disease threatens many native species that are integral to Hawaii's

Pokémon Fan Spends Half A Decade On The Craziest Shiny Hunt I’ve Ever Seen

Pokémon Battle Revolution didn’t have wild monsters, but it did still have a Shiny hunt

Watch Charli XCX In The Official Trailer For Erupcja

One of the many projects recently added to Charli XCX's fast-growing filmography is the romantic drama Erupcja , which got its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall. Today 1-2 Special has revealed the first official trailer for the Pete Ohs-directed

Trump immigration crackdown is not limited to 'worst of the worst'

President Trump has repeatedly described this immigration crackdown as a mission to remove the “worst of the worst” — murderers, rapists, gang members. But according to an internal Department of Homeland Security document obtained by CBS News, the data tells a far more

Oops! South Korean crypto exchange accidentally hands out $40B in Bitcoin

The blunder at Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, briefly turned ordinary users into nine-figure Bitcoin holders.

Saks begins closing more stores as part of bankruptcy — here are the locations

Saks Global said the stores earmarked for closing represent a small part of its business and were not profitable.

Geese Bring ‘Getting Killed’ and Their Own Trinkets to NPR’s Tiny Desk

The Brooklyn band performed "Husbands," "Cobras," and "Half Real" on the long-running concert series

Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they do, how self-esteem affects personal

Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office

President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Waterbaby – “Clay” (Feat. ttoh)

Swedish indie-pop singer Waterbaby began 2026 by announcing her new album Memory Be A Blade and releasing its title track to go along with prior singles “Amiss” and “Beck N Call.” The latter song was a collaboration with rapper ttoh, who shows back up on today’s new release

Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Economists expect that the nonfarm payrolls report should show growth that was nil or not much better during the month.

France calls for witnesses over ex-teacher charged with abusing 89 minors

French prosecutors appeal for witnesses in the case of ex-teacher Jacques Leveugle, 79, accused of abusing 89 minors and confessing to two mercy killings.

Crockett sputters in new ad — embarrassing!

Princess Jasmine is ready for her close up! Jasmine Crockett released a new ad over the weekend in which she slammed President Trump and promised to fight back, because she’s such a warrior. Did you see that final shot, where Crockett is standing side by side with an army

New nanoparticles remove melanoma tumors in mice with low-power near-infrared laser

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed and tested in a mouse model a new type of nanoparticle that enables the removal of melanoma tumors with a low-power laser. After the systemically administered nanoparticles accumulate in cancerous tissue, exposure to

‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 Debuts With 9 Million Views in Four Days

“The Lincoln Lawyer” returned to Netflix with its fourth season last week, which debuted with 9 million views in four days. That earned the season the No. 2 spot on the streamer’s list of its Top 10 English-language TV titles of the week of Feb. 2-8, outranked only by

‘Kangaroo Kids’: Family Adventure Film’s North American Rights Acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films, Release Date Set (EXCLUSIVE)

Family adventure film “Kangaroo Kids” has a new home. Scatena & Rosner Films announced the acquisition of North American rights to “Kangaroo Kids,” which is now set for VOD and digital release on Feb. 17. Branscombe Richmond (“The Wrecking Crew”) headlines the cast of the

Criterion Collection New Releases: Here Are How to Shop New Titles for February 2026

Once a month, the Criterion Collection announces new titles set for release in the future. New information drops around the 15th of the month for releases that would come out about three months later. These announcements are highly anticipated among movie fans and cinephiles,

House panel subpoenas 8 health insurers

House Republicans on Tuesday subpoenaed eight health insurance companies for information as part of an ongoing probe into allegations of fraud within Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The subpoenas, first reported by Axios, were sent by House Judiciary Committee members to

Senators reconsider FCC broadcast ownership cap amid Nexstar-TEGNA merger push

Lawmakers are taking a closer look at the Federal Communications Commission’s broadcast media ownership rules in light of a mega merger proposed by Nexstar Media Group as it looks to acquire fellow local broadcasting giant TEGNA. A rule capping the percentage of households a

Bitcoin plunge: Bitwise CIO cites 'the four-year cycle' as No. 1 reason for losses

Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan delivers his take on the cryptocurrency sell-off.

Texas family raffling off 100 acres of mineral rights for $4

A Texas family is raffling 100 acres of mineral rights after years of low‑ball offers, giving one winner a chance to claim a century‑old Texas legacy.

House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men’ DOJ redacted in Epstein files

Fiona Shaw Stars in ‘The Education of Jane Cumming’ About Scottish Scandal Over Alleged Lesbian Affair (Exclusive Berlin Clip)

Sophie Heldman’s period drama, bowing in the Berlinale's Panorama section, also features Flora Nicholson, Clare Dunn and Mia Tharia.

Anthropic AI's safety lead quits with epic vaguepost claiming 'the world is in peril', and so he's off to become 'invisible' and study poetry

Come find out about CosmoErotic Humanism.

Amoako Boafo Weaves His Portraiture into an Architectural Replica of His Accra Studio

Boafo is known for his stylized portraiture of Black people, whose skin the artist renders in swirling gestures made with his fingers. 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

'We have made back our development budget after 3 hours': Mewgenics explodes to number one Steam seller 14 years after its announcement

Mewgenics' warm welcome wasn't always a certainty.

Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who's always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker's life. At this stage, many people have extra responsibilities outside work

Charli XCX Flirts With Blowing Up Her Life in New Trailer for ‘Erupcja’

The feature film from Pete Ohs hits theaters April 17