Palworld just got a huge Terraria-themed update, which as it turns out is a lot less ridiculous than Silent Bob in Warzone
New friendship mechanics and a fishing minigame accompany familiar foes from Terraria.
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Paramount, Trump in ‘advanced’ talks to settle president’s $20B ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit: court filing
Paramount Global and President Donald Trump are engaged in "good faith, advanced, settlement negotiations" to resolve a lawsuit filed by Trump against CBS in October, alleging the network deceptively edited a "60 Minutes" interview with then-vice president Kamala Harris.
Trump Desperately Begs Japan for His Weirdest Trade Deal Yet
Donald Trump is trying to squeeze American rice supplies into Japan without a trade negotiation. In a Truth Social post Monday afternoon, the president claimed that the Japanese people and their government were “spoiled” because they wouldn’t buy American rice. He then promised
Americans largely disapprove of attacks on science and medicine, survey finds
Americans disapprove of the Trump administration's policies targeting science and medicine by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to a survey by Rutgers and other universities.
Barbra Streisand, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bianca Del Rio Help Project Angel Food Raise Nearly $722,000 During KTLA Telethon
Project Angel Food’s Lead with Love: LA Strong telethon Saturday raised nearly $722,000 for the meal delivery organization. The two-hour telecast on KTLA, hosted by Eric McCormack, Jessica Holmes, Loni Love and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Bianca Del Rio, centered on resilience in
Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson has started a new game studio: 'I wanted to be creative in a way that didn't involve being a CEO of a 200 person company'
Wilson said he's ready to get back into game dev after a year of sorting his Magic cards.
‘The Bachelor’ Renewed for Season 30 at ABC
“The Bachelor” has finally been greenlit for its 30th season at ABC. The news comes following months of uncertainty surrounding the unscripted franchise. In February, it was reported that there would be no new season of “The Bachelorette” this summer, going against the
New 3D glacier visualizations provide insights into a hotter Earth
As glaciers retreat due to a rise in global temperatures, one study shows that detailed 3D elevation models could drastically improve predictions about how they react to Earth's warming climate.
Unequal from the start: The achievement gap and the early years
We know that the first years of life are crucial to the development of children. We also know that, without the right supports in place, disadvantage in early life can have a profound impact on a child's educational journey.
Trump and CBS in ‘Advanced’ Settlement Talks in ‘60 Minutes’ Case as Deal Appears Close
President Trump and CBS are in “advanced” settlement talks in the lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, attorneys told a judge Monday. The parties requested a stay in all proceedings in the case until Thursday, July 3, suggesting that a settlement could come
Large Hadron Couture Collider
Iris van Herpen has an on-going collaboration with CERN. The Dutch fashion designer’s latest project, with photographer Nick Knight , takes place in the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment , which is maybe the most sci-fi looking thing on Earth. (via susannah breslin ) Tags:
Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied
We all know the feeling: having spent a little too much time on our phones, scrolling aimlessly and without purpose. But what exactly are we dissatisfied with when we talk about "too much screen time"? And why is it so difficult to do something about it?
EPA says it will delay pollution rules for coal plants
The Trump administration says that it plans to delay and potentially loosen water pollution rules for coal-fired power plants. In a press release, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday that it will “propose to extend compliance deadlines” for some of the
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been interconnected by seafaring trade networks for thousands of years.
Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best
Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to help bees and other vital pollinators, which are in decline all over the world. But which flowers are actually the best?
Costco accused of selling 'knockoffs' of popular athleisure brand's clothes: lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Lululemon claimed Costco was violating its patents by selling “knockoff” versions of its pants, hoodies and jackets.
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI ‘Superintelligence Labs’ in restructuring as shares hit record high
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg on Monday unveiled a restructuring of the company’s artificial intelligence team as it pursues what he dubbed “superintelligence” – and Wall Street cheered by sending the company’s stock to an all-time high.
Killer whales, kind gestures: Orcas offer food to humans in the wild
Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their prey with humans, according to research published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology.
Attn Xzibit: Deftones Are Teasing “Private Music”
Last week, just a few days after the 25th anniversary of Deftones’ White Pony , West Coast rap legend Xzibit sang the album’s praises in his episode of Amoeba Music’s video series What’s In My Bag? In the time since that video went live, Deftones had to drop off last weekend’s
Senate moment of truth for Trump agenda bill
🚫 Plus: U.S. revokes visas for English band {beacon} THE SENATE is pressing toward a decision on President Trump’s agenda bill, which faces an uncertain fate only hours before the expected final vote. Senators started the “vote-a-rama” on amendments to the bill Monday
Living small in a big city: Urban Túngara frog tadpoles develop faster but end up being tinier
Have you ever wondered how city life affects animals like frogs? A new study reveals that urban Túngara frog tadpoles develop faster—but end up being smaller—than tadpoles from forests, probably resulting in smaller adults. This might be an adaptation to warmer urban puddles
Entropy engineering opens new avenue for robust quantum anomalous Hall effect in 2D magnets
A research team from the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM) has addressed a 40-year-old quantum puzzle, unlocking a new pathway to creating next-generation electronic devices that operate without losing energy or
Largest group of flamingos in a decade spotted in Florida Everglades
The largest group of American Flamingos seen in Florida in more than a decade was recorded late last week.
Buying US weapons will help ease trade war: EU leader
António Costa, president of the European Council, said in a recent interview that he expects NATO members’ new 5 percent defense spending pledge to help pave the way for a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. In an interview with The Wall Street
Ochre discovery in South African cave reveals advanced toolmaking during the Middle Stone Age
A new study from SapienCE reveals that early modern humans at Blombos Cave in South Africa used ochre as a specialized tool for stone toolmaking during the Middle Stone Age, demonstrating advanced technical skills far earlier than previously believed.
Studio Behind The Alters Responds To Generative AI Allegations: 'This Was Never Intended To Be Part Of The Final Release'
The Alters is a narrative-driven sci-fi survival management sim about a research facility populated by clones. It released in June to positive reviews, with critics praising it for wedding interesting character interactions to the usual management sim churn. Now it’s getting
From Meta Quest 3S to Oura Rings and Hatch Alarm Clocks: The Best Tech to Gift in 2025
In our modern world driven by innovation, tech gifts are more than just trendy — they’re practical, exciting and transformative. It seems like everywhere we look these days, technology illuminates new possibilities for improving upon the status quo and broadening our horizons.
‘Sinners’ on Max Will Include a Black American Sign Language Version
The film in its original form will also premiere on July 4.
Fetterman grumbles over marathon vote-a-rama: 'I just want to go home'
Pennsylvania first-term Sen. John Fetterman (D) made it crystal clear Monday morning that he was not feeling enthusiastic about trudging through a marathon series of votes on President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," grumbling that the exercise was costing him time on the beach
Sam’s Club Sets Sustainability Goals for ‘Member’s Mark’ In-House Brand As Part of New Focus on ‘Regeneration’
Sam’s Club may be best known for its discounts on groceries and everyday household essentials, but the retail warehouse club is also making a mark — pun intended — with its Member’s Mark in-house brand. Touted as an “exclusive set of items at Sam’s Club dedicated to elevating
Arizona voters to decide on terror organization designation for cartels
Arizona voters will decide next November whether to designate drug cartels operating across the southern border as terrorist organizations after the initiative cleared the state’s Senate Friday. An effort to put the initiative on the ballot last year stalled in the state’s
Hypixel Studios founder says he'll 'reach out' to Riot about taking over Hytale: 'I am even down to put $25 million by myself to finish Hytale, that’s how much I believe in it'
Riot cancelled Hytale last week, five years after acquiring the studio making it.
Trump megabill faces GOP holdouts amid marathon vote-a-rama
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) needs to nail down the support of multiple Republican senators, including at least two moderates and three conservatives, who haven’t yet said they will vote for final passage of President Trump’s megabill after a marathon series of
Thousands in Norway erroneously told they'd won millions in lottery
A conversion error led "several thousand" lottery players in Norway to believe they'd won big.
Rosie O’Donnell Calls Out Oprah for Attending Jeff Bezos’ Wedding: ‘How Is That Possible? He Treats His Employees With Disdain… He Is Not a Nice Man’
Rosie O’Donnell wrote in an Instagram post that she was sickened by Jeff Bezos’ lavish wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. The days-long event featured a ton of A-list celebrities, from Sydney Sweeney to Leonardo DiCaprio, and prompted widespread backlash and protests
Trump is angling for an impressive Israel-Syria deal, but getting there won't be so simple
Trump officials have increasingly alluded in recent days to an agreement between Israel and Syria. But a hawkish post-Oct. 7 Israel and a new Syrian leader with a skeptical domestic base make a deal far from plain sailing
What we know about suspected sniper in Idaho firefighter ambush
Authorities believe he deliberately sparked a wildfire on Idaho's Canfield Mountain to lure first responders to the scene.
State Department Revokes British Punk Duo’s Visas After Anti-IDF Chant
The two musicians comprising the U.K. punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have had their U.S. visas revoked for leading chants against the Israeli Defense Forces during their performance at the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend. The group has been under fire since leading the festival
Malaysia’s VEP enforcement kicks in on July 1 with 10 drivers fined in first hour
The VEP plan was first mooted back in 2017.
Senate Republican : 'I would retire, too, if I voted against' GOP megabill
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) took aim at Sen. Thom Tillis on Monday after the North Carolina Republican announced he would not run for reelection in the wake of coming out against President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill." “I would retire, too, if I voted against this bill, because
Apple loses bid to dismiss DOJ’s lawsuit alleging iPhone maker operating an illegal monopoly
This could be a years-long fight for Apple against enforcers' attempt to lower what they say are barriers to competition with Apple's iPhone.
Apple Finally Has a Box Office Hit With ‘F1.’ What’s Next for the Studio’s Movie Strategy?
Champagne showers, a staple of Formula One races, may be reserved for the racetrack, but the mood at Apple was certainly celebratory over the weekend, as the big-budget “F1” delivered the studio its first box office hit. The film, starring Brad Pitt as a has-been Formula One
GOP holdouts noncommittal on how they’ll vote on Trump megabill
Some GOP senators are keeping their cards close to their vest as to how they’ll vote on a sweeping package of President Trump’s tax priorities and changes for programs like Medicaid and SNAP, also known as the food stamps program. Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a key moderate,
Trump suggests there won't be a trade deal with Japan
President Trump suggested Monday there won’t be a trade deal with Japan, sharing that the trading partner will be getting a letter from the administration to set a tariff rate. “To show people how spoiled Countries have become with respect to the United States of America, and I
US State Department Revokes Bob Vylan’s Visas Following Anti-IDF Chant At Glastonbury
Over the weekend at Glastonbury, British rap-punk outfit Bob Vylan made their pro-Palestine stance abundantly clear. Their stage backdrop read, “Free Palestine. United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a ‘conflict,'” and member Bobby Vylan led the crowd in a
These Are The Most Essential Recipes For Breath Of The Wild
There are so many recipes in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that it’s difficult to lock down the objectively best options for every scenario, especially when there are so many variations to consider. But we’ve compiled some undeniably useful recipes that everyone
Trump: Forbes 'continues to hang around like a bad disease'
President Trump attacked Forbes on Monday, calling out one of the outlet's journalists by name as he ripped the financial news publication over its coverage of him. "Not that it really matters, but a terribly untalented writer for badly failing Forbes Magazine, Dan Alexander,
I Randomly Decided To Pay Off A School’s Lunch Debt. Then Something...
I Randomly Decided To Pay Off A School’s Lunch Debt. Then Something Incredible Happened. “Within a week, I’d raised $6,000. Within a month, $10,000.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
John Fetterman Whines GOP Budget Bill Is Ruining His Beach Vacation
Senator John Fetterman—known mostly for his basketball shorts, his disdain for participating at his fairly easy job, and his highly publicized mental health crisis —would rather be at the beach than in the Senate voting on Trump’s sweeping budget bill. Video->
Analysis provides day-by-day insight into prehistoric plankton's capacity for change
Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a new way of analyzing fossils, allowing them to see how creatures from millions of years ago were shaped by their environment on a day-to-day basis for the first time.
