Only Xbox Was Interested In Kojima’s Horror Game, Other Companies Didn’t ‘Understand The Concept’

Apparently, former Xbox boss Phil Spencer got OD while other video game CEOs didn't

Tom Holland Told Zendaya ‘Right Away’ That ‘Robert Downey Jr. Is Coming Back’ to Marvel After Finding Out Early About ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Tom Holland knew Robert Downey Jr. was returning to Marvel as Doctor Doom long before the studio announced it to the public. Holland is infamous among Marvel fans for letting spoilers slip early (the YouTube compilation titled “Tom Holland Spoiling Marvel Movies for 13 Minutes

Capturing New York Pride at the Historic Knicks Parade

We ate bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches and got to school by swiping MetroCards. We have our own language, style, and unmatched pride. We call NYC home.

California brings in major change to grocery stores that’ll impact the way everyone shops

The new rules apply to foods manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.

Room-temperature device synchronizes distant laser spots into single coherent 'supermode'

Researchers have demonstrated a new way to make spatially separated lasers synchronize and act as a single coherent light source—without extreme conditions or complex materials.

Love and Deepspace Fandom Can’t Decide If New Werewolf Love Interest Is Hot: ‘Do You European Girls Like This?’

Bark at the man...I mean moon

Syrian president says country will support Lebanon economically, not militarily, in rebuke of Trump

In an interview with Dubai-based Al Mashhad television, Ahmed al-Sharaa warned that any uncalculated intervention in Lebanon could further destabilize the region, adding that any solution to the Lebanese crisis should include a cease-fire and political, economic and social

Inside the insurance racket Iran wants to run in the Strait of Hormuz — and how it will devastate Western shipping

As high-stakes negotiations to end the Iran war continue in Switzerland, the maritime industry’s message to the White House is clear: Don’t allow Iran to formalize its tolling racket over...

Bluey Lands on Toniebox at Last, Expanding Tonies’ Lineup of Character Audio Play Experiences

Bluey is officially making its way onto the Toniebox. In a new partnership between Tonies and BBC Studios, the hit preschool series is expanding into the screen-free audio platform for the first time, bringing Bluey, Bingo and the rest of the Heeler family into a new format

Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says

By Feras Dalatey June 22 - A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found

Understanding what drives students to attack their peers

Identifying risk factors is crucial to designing effective prevention strategies against bullying and cyberbullying. A study conducted by the Laboratory for Studies on Coexistence and Violence Prevention (LAECOVI) at the University of Córdoba has jointly analyzed emotional,

A minimal model for how a cell takes shape from the inside

Researchers at the University of Twente and Utrecht University have packed rigid, rod-shaped particles into soft lipid containers the size of a living cell and watched the container and its contents reshape each other. The vesicle's form determines how the rods line up; the

Moviegoers Love Their Local Indie Theaters, With New Survey Showing a Boom in Younger Audiences

Independent theaters continue to be a vital asset to their communities, with a 9% increase in business in 2025, an encouraging sign for the sector, according to a recent survey. Results of the Art House Convergence’s first National Audience Survey were released Monday at the

Marvel's Blade game shows signs of life from Bethesda's Todd Howard

Marvel's Blade was announced in 2023 and developer Arkane and publisher Bethesda have been quiet about it since.

ICE Agents Do Donuts With Their Cars to Celebrate Father’s Day Raid

On the morning of Father’s Day, seven cars of ICE agents barreled through Santa Barbara, California, and detained anywhere from nine to 11 people, including one U.S. citizen. The Santa Barbara Independent reported that three of the people detained were mariachi musicians,

Happy AlgaeBTQ+ Month From Trump’s Reflecting Pool Memes

Internet denizens are lauding nature’s rebellion against the president’s failed plan to paint the iconic pool “American Flag Blue.”

Senate Republican: Iran leaders 'want to wipe our civilization off the map'

Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) said that leaders in Tehran “want to wipe our civilization off the map,” comments that follow recent U.S.-Iran peace talks. “I hope that Vice President Vance and [Jared] Kushner and [Steve] Witkoff are successful in convincing Iran to be a normal

Ordinary enzyme that evolves into 'control switch' reveals tuberculosis weak spot

Researchers at the University of Surrey have identified a protein that acts as a control switch, preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs to survive. The discovery points to a specific vulnerability in the bacterium that could be targeted

‘A Giant of a Man’: Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith, More Pay Tribute to Clive Davis

The beloved music executive died Monday at age 94

House Republicans slam Trump’s ‘risky and uncoordinated’ military funding strategy

The Trump administration is trying to fund “critical” military efforts along “entirely separate tracks,” lawmakers lament.

Republicans Ready to Give Up on Defunding Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is on the path to having its funding restored thanks to Republican chaos in Congress. The nonprofit health care organization could regain access to federal funds as soon as July 4, exactly one year after the Senate parliamentarian allowed Republicans to pass

Flu cases rise to 222 at Texas base in outbreak blamed on Hegseth scrapping of vaccine mandate

More than 220 troops have contracted influenza at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, up from 160 reported last week in a major outbreak that comes less than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that flu vaccinations would no longer be mandatory for service

‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Star Zoey Deutch and Filmmaker on Forgiving Wes, Jill’s Grief and Rom-Com’s Magic: The Gathering Plot Twist

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Voicemails for Isabelle,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s latest rom-com hit, “Voicemails for Isabelle,” landed on the streamer last Friday following nearly eight years of changes on its road to the screen, including

Arctic shipping alters cloud formation, study finds

A study led by the EPFL suggests that shipping emissions influence climate-relevant cloud formation and may affect regional climate processes far beyond the polar region.

Are asteroid-mass black holes hiding in the cosmic gamma-ray glow?

There are multiple ways to form black holes. The one most commonly taught in high school physics classes is that they are created from the collapse of a dying star. But there is another class of black holes, known as primordial black holes (PBHs), that could have been created

Democratic States Want No Part of Trump’s “Great American State Fair”

More states are pulling out of President Trump’s “Great American State Fair,” citing financial constraints. Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and North Carolina—the last of which Trump won in 2024—have each declined to send a representative to the festival,

Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal

By Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday "I will do what I have to do" if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington. "If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will

Steam finally found a way to recommend new games that doesn't feel like I'm getting KO'd by a fire hose

A calendar for games? Imagine!

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake dev cancels Unreal Engine-based project

The fan-made PC project is ending ahead of Nintendo's official remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2.

Wall of Entertainment Studio to Partner with Tubi for Two Original Comedy Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Wall of Entertainment studio is set to premiere two new original series, “Substitute Teacher” and “House Rules,” on Tubi this summer. The partnership marks the UK-based studio’s first projects produced in the United States. Founded in 2011 by actors Joivan Wade and Percelle

Molecular 'Velcro' gel removes PFAS from water without fluorinated materials

A new gel-based material developed by University of Florida chemical engineers filters PFAS forever chemicals from water more efficiently than many widely used commercial options. The advance offers a potential new path to filtering out PFAS, which has been linked to health

See the Southern Lights from Space in New ISS Video

A NASA astronaut Meir captured a stunning video of aurora australis The post See the Southern Lights from Space in New ISS Video appeared first on Nautilus .

SpaceX shares drop 16% after rocket company discloses it may take on billions in debt

After a blockbuster initial public offering earlier this month, SpaceX on Monday revealed in a regulatory filing that it plans to sell investment-grade bonds. The bond offering would aim to raise about $20 billion, according to reports, and could help bankroll costly AI

vanessa german’s Shrine to Forgotten Black Girls

In new sculptures that vibrate with color and movement, the artist vivifies the stories of the girls who attempted to escape from a Louisville detention center in 1913.

Who is Andy Burnham, U.K.’s ‘King of the North’ and likely next prime minister?

The runaway favorite to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a longtime mayor equally comfortable in the corridors of Westminster and in working-class northern England.

Health officials launch clinical trial reforms to counter China threat

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday launched a new initiative to speed up early-stage clinical trials as part of an effort to reduce development timelines and reverse a growing trend of companies moving overseas, primarily to China. The pilot program, part of a

Netflix Names Hannah Minghella as Animation Studios Chief

Hannah Minghella was named head of Netflix Animation Studios in an effort by the streaming giant to streamline all things animated. Minghella, who started at Netflix in 2024 as the head of feature animation and live-action family films, will focus her purview solely on

$600 Criterion box set brings Stanley Kubrick's filmography to 4K

The Complete Kubrick brings all of Stanley Kubrick's feature films and shorts into one package, including The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut.

Astronomers map a magnetic 'skeleton' funneling gas into a stellar nursery

Stars form when vast clouds of cold gas in space collapse under their own gravity. But not all gas collapses, and not all clouds form stars equally efficiently. A longstanding puzzle in astrophysics is what controls this process—and a leading suspect has been the role of

Behavioral flexibility in foraging habits may help animals survive

Habits are often seen as automatic and inflexible behaviors. But a new study, published in Evolution Letters, suggests that habits may have evolved as a way for animals to handle several tasks at once. By shifting to habitual behaviors for routine tasks, animals can free up

A long oral history of Steven Spielberg and his career ....

A long oral history of Steven Spielberg and his career . “He’s a terrific collaborator. He himself is a continuous lightbulb flickering on and off with one idea after another, but he’s not terribly protective of an idea.”

Ex-Trump advisor makes bold 5-point case for Bitcoin

Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones to fight drug trafficking

The discussions come as the Central American country continues to grapple with drug trafficking and some of the highest levels of violence in the region.

House to accelerate housing bill consideration, final passage as soon as Tuesday

The bipartisan housing package could be signed into law in the next couple of days.

Judge Blocks Trump’s “Voter Database” of Americans and Their SSNs

A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from continuing to “haphazardly” create a database of millions of Americans it knew was “inaccurate” in order to purge noncitizens from voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on Monday sided with the

Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'

The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.

Heatwave: France faces a historically hot day

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model

The Steam Machine price tag has soared past $1,000 (though not by much).

Chubb CEO flags threat disrupting global oil supply