Jennifer English, star of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, leaves Tides of Annihilation lead role

English, who won a BAFTA award for her work on Clair Obscur in 2026, says the decision was difficult but "personally necessary."

FBI arrests 21-year-old who allegedly stole $200,000 with malware-infected Steam games and spent the money on traceable UberEats gift cards

Alleged cybercriminals have to eat, too.

Thune withholds a South Carolina Senate endorsement while complimenting Graham

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he’ll “let the voters in South Carolina decide.”

Nier: Automata’s Director Is Sad About PlayStation Discs, Too: ‘Don’t Assume Your Parents And Physical Media Will Always Be There’

The beloved RPG designer is mourning the loss like everyone else

Cruz and Blackburn meet Trump to discuss tech policy

The two senators are expected to speak with the president today on the topic, according to two people granted anonymity to discuss a private event.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is making a documentary about the...

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is making a documentary about the 14th amendment , “spotlighting America’s long running and sometimes bloody battle with itself over who is a citizen and how much freedom they get”.

Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams

More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.

More than a million fans fill Madrid’s streets to welcome world champions

Spain's national team marks a historic day of World Cup celebrations on Monday. The champions will tour Madrid in an open-top bus before the final celebration.

The PlayStation replica ornament is an homage to a great, yet fragile console

You probably know the signature PlayStation boot sound. Did you know that it's technically a multi-part chime? There's the synthy section where "Sony Computer Entertainment" shows onscreen with a white background. You only get to the next screen with the echo-y chimes and the

Disney sets a release date for Afterlife with Archie series

The creators of Riverdale will bring Archie's horror adventure to the streaming service next Halloween

New web tool maps fossil locations across ancient continents in seconds

Calculating a fossil's position throughout geological history is a complex process. In paleontology and other disciplines, determining a location in the past is a challenge that requires refined computational tools to process large volumes of data. Now, the BIOST3 Research

Virtual reality reveals the role of stress in selecting the memories we store and the details we remember

The brain is the machine that perceives, analyzes, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences and perceptions are stored in the same way, and not everything is remembered equally, especially when under pressure or emotional stress. A new research

‘Scrubs’ Revival Ups Ava Bunn to Series Regular, X Mayo and Joel Kim Booster Exit

The “Scrubs” revival at ABC is undergoing some cast changes ahead of its second season (and the show’s 11th season overall). Ava Bunn, who starred as Dr. Sam Tosh in the first revival season, has been upped to series regular status for the second season. Meanwhile, both X Mayo

This Robot Can Flap Its Wings and Swim

Being able to both fly and swim isn’t easy—but the FAAV does it The post This Robot Can Flap Its Wings and Swim appeared first on Nautilus .

Steam's Train Fest sale means all 790 pieces of Train Simulator Classic DLC can be yours for a mere $6,993 instead of $15,621

Choo-choo-choose savings!

Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

John Kirby, Celebrity Acting Coach, Dies at 75

John Kirby, an actor and acting coach, died Wednesday, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 75. The news was confirmed on Instagram by Nathan Nesbitt, Kirby’s acting studio manager and assistant of 22 years. “I am here to officially, with a broken heart, announce

Have Artists Reached Their Breaking Point With AI?

With AI content and training models developing at a rapid pace, artists and streaming services are pushing back against the technology

Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Shows: How the Music Came Together, From Meticulous Arrangements to Last-Minute Tweaks

It started with a text: “He said, ‘It’s time,’ so that’s all I needed to hear,” says Adam Blackstone, Jay-Z’s bassist and longtime collaborator. He’s discussing the first word he received about the string of shows the legendary rapper would be staging throughout the year,

Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons

With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the "most intense" wildfire seasons in its history.

Surfing webcams help demystify Oregon's coastal fog

A summer beach day in Oregon often involves a cool, gray blanket of fog that not only shapes the experience of beachgoers but also affects the coastal and inland environment. Now, commercially available surfing webcams are helping scientists measure Oregon's coastal fog,

Move over quokkas—Rottnest's salt lake bacteria could be the island's next big claim to fame

Scientists at Murdoch University have read the full genetic code of bacteria from the salt lakes of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), giving them their clearest picture yet of how these tiny organisms could be used to make biodegradable plastic. Their research is published in the

Houthis announce maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday announced they were imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in yet another threat to global petroleum supplies amid the US war on Iran. Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Houthis, said in a video announcement that the militia would be

Pentagon concealed dozens of US military injuries in latest Iran strikes: Report

A new report says the Pentagon concealed dozens of injuries to U.S. service members after strikes from Iran killed two individuals in Jordan. Several U.S. officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to The New York Times concerning the unreported harm to service members and

Path of Exile devs want it to be easier for new players, but still won't let you skip its 20-hour campaign every league—at least not yet: 'It feels very wrong to me'

Game director Mark Roberts said skipping it would be a "very, very bad way to go."

The appointment of Hamas' new leader proves: The group is still loyal to Iran

A senior official from one of the Palestinian factions keeping contact with Hamas told Haaretz that the election of Khalil al-Hayya signals the continuation of an aggressive posture and opposition to any real compromise with Israel

When to buy travel insurance (and when it's too late)

Modern Warfare 4 beta dates set for August, and this year Game Pass subscribers get no special treatment

Pre-order players get five extra days of playtime.

The Canceled Kingdom Hearts Spin-Off May Have Given Us Clues For The Fourth Game

Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link may not be coming out, but its leaked cinematic may hint at stories yet to come

Ubisoft teases Ghost Recon news soon after leaks

Fans will have to wait for official word on a Ghost Recon Wildlands definitive edition and the reveal of Project OVR.

On Japan’s visible evidence of care . “American...

On Japan’s visible evidence of care . “American service providers, private and public, increasingly run like ghost ships. Japanese technology and design seemed in greater service to humans, their journeys, and enterprises.”

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenue from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources is projected to amount to nearly $11 billion, which would make it the most financially successful event in the international soccer governing

Judge Halts Paramount, Warner Bros. Merger After States Sue to Block $111 Billion Deal

A temporary restraining order was granted, setting up a battle over a more concrete injunction as the states pursue their antitrust case

McCain: If 2028 Dem nominee has Mamdani's tone on US politics, GOP has 'huge f---ing problem'

Meghan McCain, the daughter of former Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), said Monday that if the 2028 presidential nominee for the Democrats shares New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) tone about politics, Republicans have a “huge f---ing problem.” In a post on the social platform

Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings

They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.

Talarico shouted down at tense Houston town hall

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) received a harsh reception from some attendees of his town hall in Houston on Sunday. Video from the event captured by the Austin American-Statesman’s Faith Bugenhagen shows a Black woman yelling, “So you stay here, you answer our

Japanese drugmaker Takeda’s Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India

The company said it expects Qdenga to become available in India in the first half of 2027.

DOJ asks for phone records of NYT reporters, their spouses and a parent

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly seeking the communications records of New York Times journalists, and in some cases those of members of reporters' families, as it works to identify sources the news outlet relied on for its reporting about security concerns

Robbie Williams Addresses Viral Video Showing White Substance During His World Cup Interview

Robbie Williams has been open about his struggles with substance abuse. The topic was explored in his 2023 Netflix docuseries , and he now boasts 25 years of sobriety. But a video has gone viral of a white substance falling from his face onto a microphone during a World Cup

Monkeys Interpret Shapes Similarly to Humans

The continuum of geometric intuition from people to other primates The post Monkeys Interpret Shapes Similarly to Humans appeared first on Nautilus .

Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record

Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’ A previously recorded slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has ended, according to a new study, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction ever recorded. In

In the wake of Stadium's death, Overwatch's Quick Play Hacked weekend makes me hope 6v6 returns permanently

Blizzard's new 6v6 experiment in Overwatch makes matches more exciting and unpredictable than ever, and I hope it becomes a permanent fixture

Children and monkeys share common understanding of geometry

With their ability to use tools, remember faces and even learn how to communicate with humans through sign language, nonhuman primates are considered to be among the smartest creatures on Earth. However, some concepts—geometry, for instance—have traditionally been thought of as

What explains gender pay gaps in academia?

Gender pay gaps in academia are well documented. The harder question is why they persist. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences tested several leading answers to that question.

Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?

In a world where trust in institutions is generally declining, trust in science remains relatively high. Yet belief in scientific conspiracy theories, such as hushed-up effects of vaccines or airplane "chemtrails," is also widespread.

Arctic winter sea ice returns to significant decline, ending the temporary slowdown

New analysis shows that a "pause" in Arctic winter sea ice decline seen in the early 2020s has ended following record lows in 2025 and early 2026. The study, led by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the National Oceanography Center (NOC), adds the most recent

California gas suffers another huge setback as judge slaps down oil giant’s Hail Mary

A federal district court judge dismissed legal claims made by Sable Offshore Corp. and ExxonMobil that the county’s denial of permits to Sable was an illegal taking of its property.

Variety Interview Studio Presented by Google TV Returns to San Diego

Variety’s Interview Studio will return to San Diego on July 24-25 in partnership with Google TV featuring a lineup of in-depth interviews and conversations with leading talent and creators. “This event has become a defining fixture of the entertainment industry, uniting the

Chess legend Judit Polgar rejects offer to become Hungary's president

Until a successor is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, is serving as interim head of state. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.

15 years before Dishonored, Thief devs considered letting Garrett shrink himself rat-sized so he could scurry through drains and mouse holes

The idea was ultimately dropped, for good reasons.