The Expanse creators don't want to fall into a Star Wars rut
The Faith of Beasts, the second Captive's War novel, is out now. Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham, aka James S.A. Corey, explain why they'll stop at three
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Orbitals preview: anime co-op game features 'a lot of the same design' as It Takes Two
Orbitals, the upcoming co-op retro anime indie from Shapefarm, is looking fantastic, and the devs told us about their inspirations and influences.
Control Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad
Remedy Entertainment's Control Ultimate Edition is now optimized for iPhone and iPad.
Bangladesh’s fuel crunch is largely the government’s fault
Bangladesh’s current fuel crisis is being described by parts of the government as a problem of panic buying or syndicates. Those factors exist. But they are secondary. The core of the crisis is supply-side mismanagement, sharpened by delayed price correction. And the delay
Hackers steal $3.2 million from Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry
This is the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in Sri Lanka.
China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn
These include internet-connected devices such as home routers and smart devices.
Incomes outpacing rent hikes for first time in years: Zillow
Rent growth was 1.8% in March, the slowest annual pace since 2020, Zillow says.
Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order shifts the designation of licensed medical marijuana from a high level of regulation to a much looser level. It also provides a tax
Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
April 23 - Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
A family affair? Michael Jackson family and biopic stars defend ‘Michael’ despite very poor reviews
It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews.
Crimson Desert Gets Even Better In Its Largest Update Yet: ‘They Just Added so Much Random Sh*t, I Love It’
Patch 1.04 is another laundry list of improvements
Las Palmas at 25: Spanish Festival Sharpens Bet on Discovery and Film History
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival heads into its 25th edition with a lineup that plays to its long-established strengths: auteur discovery, film buff rigor and a programming vision that keeps new work and film history in constant dialogue and gives an
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO/GAZA, April 23 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said. One person was killed in a strike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis in which several others were wounded, local medics said. Israel's
Africa: Prime Minister Abiy Pledges Ethiopia's Commitment to Sharing Ai Experience Across Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
‘Our incomes seem to have fallen’ - Indian workers struggle with stagnant wages amid rising costs
Surging costs are leaving workers with little for their sustenance and to provide for their families.
We’re drowning in numbers we don’t understand
We struggle because human intuition was never built for numbers this large.
Pakistan is the hole in America’s Great Game strategy
Pakistan’s instability is no longer a localized security concern-it is emerging as a structural constraint on US strategy in Asia. For Washington, three priorities are converging: reducing dependence on China in critical minerals, expanding access to Central Asia, and managing
EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia but leaves maritime services ban on hold
Due to Greece and Malta's concerns, the full ban on maritime services will be left on hold pending an agreement at the G7 level. The US, however, is going in the opposite direction by providing sanctions relief to Russia.
Thousands of Strips of Silk Undulate in Kenny Nguyen’s ‘Deconstructed Paintings’
The North Carolina-based artist draws on his Vietnamese heritage and his background in fashion design. 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 Thousands of
Work is killing 840,000 people a year, and stress is mainly the cause, UN report finds
Psychosocial risk factors –including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying and harassment– create harmful working environments that harm people’s physical and mental health, according to a new report.
Synthetic drugs reshape global markets, putting health systems under pressure
Emerging patterns of substance use are creating more complex and less predictable health risks. Experts warn that health systems are struggling to keep pace, while access to treatment and prevention services remains limited.
Sony's terrifyingly fast robot arm is finally beating pro-level table tennis players at their own game
Now dual-wield. For fun.
Africa: Niger-Benin - a Narrow Window for Diplomatic Reset
[ISS] The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize.
Unlock bigger rewards with the VIP Club and Quests at Crypto-Games.io
If you’re looking for a platform that truly rewards loyalty and activity, crypto-games.io offers a powerful VIP Club and Quest system designed to grow with you. The more you wager, the higher you climb — and the better the rewards become. From improved rakeback to exclusive
Tarkov lead vows to make the upcoming Fragmentary Order the opposite of Arc Raiders, which he calls an 'extraction shooter for casual people'
"We’re trying to simulate reality".
Iconic French Chef Bernard Loiseau, an Inspiration for ‘Ratatouille,’ to Get Biopic Treatment
French director Thomas Lilti is working with the family of the late chef on a drama inspired by the life and legacy of the La Côte d’Or owner.
China’s Bi Gan to Be Honored at Spain’s Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival With Retrospective and Carte Blanche Program
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan will receive an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada at the 25th edition of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, which is also hosting a full retrospective of his work alongside a carte blanche selection curated by the director. The
Africa: Africa Tightens Ai and Data Regulations As Stablecoin Adoption Grows in Finance Sector
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As banks, financial institutions, telecommunications firms and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as core infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility is emerging as a critical
Africa: Keynote Address By H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO Auda-Nepad At the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China
[African Union] Excellencies, H.E. Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China, H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China, H.E. Mr. Cyprien Sylvestre Mamina, Co-Chair of FOCAC, Honourable Ambassadors,
Capitol agenda: Senate GOP braces for Cabinet shakeup
“He’s in a bad mood,” one GOP senator said about President Donald Trump.
Vampire Crawlers review: Vampire Survivors deckbuilding spinoff is every bit as inventive
Vampire Crawlers applies the fundamentals of Vampire Survivors to a deckbuilding game that's just as absorbing.
Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and
Africa: European Union Confirms the Largest Contribution to the AU Mission in Somalia (Aussom)
[African Union] The European Union (EU) and its Member States adopted the financial contribution to the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) with an amount of EUR 75 million, confirming the EU as its largest supporter. This brings the EU