'What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part': Planned Spotify AI tool can generate remixes and covers
I'm not really feeling this beat.
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Trump defends DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund from GOP critics
President Trump is defending his administration’s creation of a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund in response to heavy criticism not only from Democrats but from Republicans in the Senate, who delayed votes on a reconciliation package Thursday over the issue. The
Where to find the Hakone Nanamagari touge race in Forza Horizon 6
Details on the Hakona Nanamagari touge race location in Forza Horizon 6 and tips on how to win it.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Munch on $12 Million in Thursday Previews
The Jon Favreau-directed feature is the first Star Wars title to play in theaters in seven years, and is already earning high audience scores after getting mostly dissed by critics.
3 years on from laying off over 1,000 people, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are sending daily emails and physical letters encouraging the survivors to not unionise
Hey, at least the Pinkertons aren't involved yet.
Surge in 'risk-free' treasury yields sends bond investors in search of better opportunities
Treasury yield surge shows bond market is not 'risk free' after all, but there's opportunity for fixed-income investors in intermediates, BBBs and high yield.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight interactive map
Use our Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight interactive map to help you explore all the different parts of Gotham City.
Americans have shelled out $45B in extra fuel costs since Iran war — as $5 gas looms: researchers
The national average for regular gasoline climbed to $4.55 a gallon on Friday -- up more than 50% since the war began on Feb. 28, according to CNBC.
Despite murky legal landscape, companies are undeterred in their prediction market investments
Companies reiterated plans to growing their prediction markets businesses in recent earnings calls even as a regulatory debate continues.
Dow soars 300 points to an all-time high — first record hit since Iran war began
The blue-chip index surpassed its previous record high of 50,512.79 from Feb. 10 after crossing 50,000 points earlier this week.
LISTEN: When Cultures Collide: What Big Brands Need to Reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Havas Play executives Andrea Isaac and Juliet Tierney discuss insights on reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers — and the differences that distinguish them. The senior leaders of the branded content and experiential
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Two-state Israel-Palestine solution is Washington’s empty liturgy
When the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declares, once again, that “the only way” out of the Israeli-Palestinian impasse runs through two states, one is reminded less of a policy proposal than of a Latin Mass. The words are sacred. They are repeated on
The Photographs that Shaped the Black Arts Movement in the Mid-20th Century
'Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985' features works by more than 100 artists, journalists, organizers, and more. 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
Karly Hartzman Reviews The New Gary Stewart Biography I Am From The Honky-Tonks
Acclaimed biographer Jimmy McDonough's new book Gary Stewart: I Am From The Honky-Tonks goes deep into the rough-and-tumble life of Stewart, one of country music's unsung greats. My own first exposure to Stewart came via an incredible cover of his song "She's Actin' Single (I'm
Dying Light's former director believes devs are obligated 'to focus and listen to the players' because as soon as a game's released 'it stops being only your game'
60% of the time, it works every time.
Over 121K children’s squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled over asbestos fears
"Risk of serious injury or death from asbestos exposure,” warns the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Oversight Chair James Comer demands info from Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs over alleged insider trading
In his letters, Comer ordered the execs to send company documents by June 5 detailing how they verify identities, enforce geographic restrictions and flag unusual transactions.
What are speed skills in Forza Horizon 6?
Speed skills are earned when you reach high speeds in Forza Horizon 6. Here's exactly how fast you have to go, so you can complete your challenges.
UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war
May 22 (Reuters) - The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday. RIAT had been scheduled for July 17-19 at RAF Fairford, an active Royal Air Force base in
Toy Story 5 director reveals why he made his first Pixar movie in 10 years
Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton talks sequels, childhood, and the future of Pixar.
Stressed crystal creates nanoscale patterns on chip materials at room temperature
A new chip-making technique exploits a material's crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns at room temperature directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica. The method could make it easier to pattern chips relaying both electronic- and light-based
From rolling clothes to shoe hacks: The packing tips travel experts swear by
Heading away this summer? These tips from seasoned packing experts and the team at Euronews Travel will make travelling smoother, lighter and far less stressful.
Platypus population expands to 20 in Australia's Royal National Park
Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026.
When political party is prioritized over country, everyone loses
In Congress, governing with the other side is now treated as betrayal. The message to elected officials is clear: Do not solve problems together, do not negotiate, do not govern. Just fight.
Using Brain Waves to Translate Thoughts into Pictures
Young scientists dream up a way to decipher the mind’s eye with EEG and AI The post Using Brain Waves to Translate Thoughts into Pictures appeared first on Nautilus .
Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson’s disease.
Park Chan-Wook’s ‘Brigands of Rattlecreek,’ Fernando Meirelles’ ‘Art’ Seal Int’l Pre-Sales Deals
Patrick Wachsberger's 193 also racked up territory sales on Doug Liman’s upcoming feature 'Bitcoin.'
Intel's freshly leaked roadmap for desktop and laptop CPUs is so complicated that it's given me a headache, but at least it all looks very promising on the Core Ultra processor front
Unified cores, the return of HyperThreading, and one socket across three generations.
Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.
EU leaves door open to sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill, but not yet
The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue.
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.
AI is minting new billionaires, and workers want their share
The Samsung labor showdown in South Korea reflects global concerns about who benefits from the AI industry, and how the wealth being created should be shared.
Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods
Scientists have identified potentially cancer-causing chemicals hiding in many everyday foods, especially those exposed to high heat cooking methods like grilling, roasting, smoking, and frying. The compounds, known as PAHs, can form during cooking or enter foods through
The Trump phone is not here
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. It's now been more than a week since Trump Mobile announced that phones would "start shipping this week." Last week Trump Mobile