China fueling anti-data center sentiment across US, Trump admin and ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary claim
“This is just another attack on the US and our ability to be competitive," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
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An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000 ship out of a free loot box, leaving him set for life in the space MMO: 'Everyone gets this for free, right?'
"I guess I’ve always been a lucky person."
‘Sound of Falling’ Sweeps German Film Awards
Mascha Schilinski's period drama, following four young women across four eras of German history, won 10 Lolas, including best film, best director and best screenplay.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'
It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.
After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
Doug Shaw (Highlife, Gang Gang Dance, Janka Nabay) Dead At 43
Doug Shaw, a veteran of New York's underground indie scene, has died. His Gang Gang Dance bandmate Lizzi Bougatsos confirmed his death on social media today, in addition to fellow indie musician Angel Deradoorian, who wrote on Instagram , "Our music community will not be the
Bessent: 'President Trump should be on' $250 bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday endorsed a $250 bill to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial featuring President Trump. Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, asked the Trump official about his opinion of this proposed currency during a
SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites
The Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" defense system, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In an announcement on Friday, the US Space Force says the sensor-equipped
Trump Blasts Judge Who Ordered President’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center and Halted Renovations, Says He Will Transfer Control of Institution to Congress
President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself,” because the center is “structurally dangerous” and a threat to public safety. In
Backrooms and Exit 8 make the perfect double feature for videogame-adjacent horror movies
Quiet. Tense. Creepy. And not overstuffed with lore or exposition.
Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Judgment Reinstated Against Blogger Milagro Gramz
A judge found Gramz was "commissioned" by Tory Lanez's family to brand Megan a liar, leaving her without media-defendant protections for those statements
11-Year-Old Pokémon Card Collector Isn’t A Fan: ‘I Just Flip Cards’
For some younger folks, Pokémon is known less as a multimedia franchise and more as a profit opportunity
Pentagon's $9B Dell deal sparks Trump conflict of interest concerns
The Pentagon’s new $9.7 billion contract with Dell is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest after President Trump touted the company’s products and purchased significant amounts of its stock. The Department of Defense (DOD) on Wednesday announced a five-year
Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of guns for Destiny 2's final update: 'My body physically hurts from the amount of items we were updating'
Kindled Orchid. Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
Your European vacation could cost more than ever as airlines hike prices, slash thousands of flights
Roughly 40% of Europe’s jet fuel supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz – but the crucial trade route has been blocked off amid the Iran war, more than doubling fuel costs for European airlines.
‘Wednesday,’ ‘Beef’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Artisans Reveal the Essential Tools They Need to Do Their Jobs
Every artist needs one key tool to do their job. In a special edition of Variety’s For the Love of the Craft presented by Netflix, senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay caught up with the artisans behind some of the streamer’s biggest shows to learn about the one essential they
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon slams ‘full of s–t’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong in crypto feud
The tough-talking Queens native, in the top job at JPMorgan for two decades, warned America's biggest lenders "will not accept" the current version of the Clarity Act.
How the success of D-Day hinged on a weather forecast
As General Dwight D. Eisenhower prepared for D-Day, he needed a forecast. The new movie Pressure shows the tense make-or-break weather prediction that led to the successful invasion of Europe that spelled the beginning of the end of World War II
Cannes Un Certain Regard Winner ‘Everytime’ Sells to 1-2 Special for North America
An unlikely trio hit by grief goes on a family holiday that never happened in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, in which reality and fiction blur, and so does time.
Slow blogging day today; I spent some time on the KDO...
Slow blogging day today; I spent some time on the KDO undercarriage and a new little members-only feature for the Rolodex: a simple list of links to the latest posts from Rolodex sites . (Click on “Latest Posts”; like I said, it’s a wee feed reader .)
Becky G and Santana Paint the Harsh Realities of ICE Raids on ‘Mi Gran Amor’
"There’s power in using music to humanize conversations," Becky G tells Rolling Stone
Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to live up to the name
This New Game Combines SSX Tricky And Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Into The Ultimate PS2 Extreme Sports Game
Ooooh yeah, baby, Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate rules
These Stars Swallowed Their Earth-like Planets
Their lithium gave them away The post These Stars Swallowed Their Earth-like Planets appeared first on Nautilus .
Not just a live-in helper: Indonesia’s new law changes how its domestic workers see their role
More of them are no longer viewing it as semi-volunteeristic work, but as a real profession, said an expert.
Is AI scary? China’s workers share their hopes and fears
They have mixed sentiments, from optimism to resignation that adaptation may be unavoidable.
SEC scraps climate rules
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SEC scraps climate disclosure rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 rule that would have required
The Art Market Post-Pollock
After spring's marquee auctions, we are led to believe that everything in our important art universe is doing just fine. It isn't.
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out Against Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign: ‘It’s Important to Resist That’
Following Thursday’s emotional series finale to “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder is speaking out against Spencer Pratt’s run to be L.A.’s new mayor. “There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people who masquerade as Democrats or people on the left, but
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star...
Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Strategy . “I fear for what horrors the fan base might soon endure, but I would be negligent not to give Andor its flowers.”
Gas prices sink as oil set for 20% drop — largest one-month decline since 2020
Prices at gas pumps are starting to sink and oil is on track to drop 20% in May as investors remain optimistic that a ceasefire deal to end the Iran war is near.
Keenan O’Meara – “Halley’s Comet”
You may have previously noticed Catskills singer-songwriter Keenan O’Meara on the periphery of this website, listed in passing as an opener for Zach Bryan’s stadium tour or directing a video for fellow Upstate New York folkie Hannah Cohen. Today, let’s move him to center stage
Everybody Loves Grogu: How ‘Star Wars’ Artisans Brought the ‘Rascally’ Baby Yoda To Life
When a film like “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is released, a certain level of fanfare is to be expected. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before audiences crowned a member of the cast as Hollywood’s emergent star du jour. This time around, though, the one
Nicola Florimbi’s Paintings Are Unsettling and Necessary
Her depictions of individuals in settings that seem both out of time and of this moment represent one of many engaging paradoxes.
US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions
May 29 (Reuters) - The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)
Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance
Experts say the project signals to the region that the US, Japan, India, and Australia can offer more than Beijing.
How to beat the Queensbury Crypt (Duchess) boss in Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower's Queensbury Crypt (Duchess) boss fight pits you against a fast-moving foe with two different forms. Here's how to beat the Duchess
Trump’s top Wall Street cop shoots down Biden-era climate rules for US firms
President Trump’s top Wall Street cop moved Friday to kill a sweeping Biden-era climate rule that would force US firms to report on global warming risks and their own greenhouse gas emissions. Paul Atkins, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, blasted the
The Pokémon TCG Lego Sets Are So Good I Want Them All
The block-building company asked fans for design ideas, and the final five are pretty stunning
Patagonia Sues Drag Queen "Pattie Gonia" for Trademark Infringement
“This is how corporations bully individuals who cannot match their resources,” said the artist and activist.
‘Toy Story’ or Tay Story? Easter Eggs in New ‘TS’ Billboard Campaign Heighten Fans’ Belief That Taylor Swift Is Involved in Pixar Sequel
Taylor Swift fans have been hoping that Disney/Pixar will “just say yes” when it comes to confirming longstanding rumors that the pop superstar is involved in some way with “Toy Story 5.” That’s not happening… yet. But anticipation over the possibility was further piqued
Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour
President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.
Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them
Who could've guessed?
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: CA's AB 1856 Exempts Open Source But Expands Age-Gating
After public outrage, California lawmakers are moving closer to exempting open source operating systems from the sweeping age-bracketing regime mandated by last year’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043). Nonetheless, the current bill still jeopardizes internet users’ speech,
Judge Orders Trump’s Name Off Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure
Ever since Donald Trump announced he was renaming the Kennedy Center after himself , the pushback has been relentless. Philip Glass , Renée Fleming , Chuck Redd , and Kristy Lee were among many acts to cancel events at the "Trump-Kennedy Center," and the Washington National
Bb trickz – “A La Mala”
Bb trickz is tearing it up. Last week, the Spanish musician released her first single on Columbia Records, “Le Le,” produced by Hudson Mohawke. Today, she’s already back with a follow-up: “A La Mala,” also produced by Hudson Mohawke. This time, she leans even harder into a
New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast, But You Better Bring A Friend
A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Friday that his country will cut the stay of the U.S. military aircraft in Sofia at the end of June after the Trump administration did not greenlight a visa-free pass for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S. “I called for the suspension of