Pope returns to Rome on plane offered by Spanish king after technical glitch, Vatican says
It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change planes.
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Tonies and Hasbro Team Up to Reinvent Classic Board Games — Including ‘Monopoly’, ‘Game of Life’ and ‘Guess Who’
Families looking for a new way to enjoy game night may want to clear a spot on the shelf. Tonies has teamed up with Hasbro Games to launch the new Tonieplay Hasbro Collection, a screen-free gaming experience that reimagines three beloved classics: ‘Monopoly’, ‘Guess Who’ and
Knicks and Spurs Game Gets an Arts Wager
San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture challenged the NYC agency to make a deal: Whoever loses Game 5 posts their favorite artwork in the winning city.
Tom Cruise Reunites with Spielberg Co-Stars Colin Farrell, Dakota Fanning (and a Popcorn Bucket of the Director’s Head) for ‘Disclosure Day’ Screening
Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” He was joined by his “Minority Report” co-star Colin Farrell and “War of the Worlds” daughter Dakota Fanning for a screening of “Disclosure Day,” which opens in
The Call Of Duty Of It All
The mega franchise seemingly had one of its worst years in recent history
House Oversight requests Alan Dershowitz testify in Epstein probe
Dershowitz, the criminal defense lawyer who once represented Jeffery Epstein, said he’d be open to answering the committee’s questions.
Supercomputer predicts 2026 World Cup results
A model built by researchers from the University of Liverpool's Management School predicts an England-Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with Spain the favorite to lift the trophy—a repeat of recent major tournament history. The supercomputer correctly predicted England's
Molecular anchors on gut phages could open new therapeutic avenues
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria and are not considered human pathogens. Yet researchers at the Translational Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged, have shown that some gut phages can
Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran are not quite at the finish line, but are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, adding that Washington expects to sign a deal in the coming days. "The negotiating team
Factbox-Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has reached a deal to end the war with Iran, but the agreement has not been finalized and he has disputed accounts that it favors Tehran. Since the conflict began on February 28,
The $20,000 question: Can a lawnmower engine defeat a superpower?
An Aegis destroyer, the crown jewel of late 20th-century naval engineering, crewed by hundreds of highly trained sailors, detects an incoming threat over the Red Sea. The ship’s computer calculates. The captain orders. A Standard Missile-2, representing roughly $2 million worth
Carly Simon Announces First New Album In 18 Years: Hear “Howl”
Carly Simon is back. Today the legendary singer-songwriter is announcing Comes In Waves , her first new studio album of original songs since 2008's This Kind Of Love . The lead single "Howl" is here now. The post Carly Simon Announces First New Album In 18 Years: Hear “Howl”
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Special-Edition Vinyl for ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Available worldwide now, the singer has partnered with Target on an exclusive collection of merchandise, all themed to the album. Among items
Gloorp – “Ice Bath” (Feat. Chasia)
Back in May we learned of the latest album from Garrett Burke, the Philly producer and percussionist known as Gloorp. It's out in July, and pleasingly, it's called Gloorp Life . (The last one was called Gloorp 'Em Up . This guy is good at naming things.) The post Gloorp – “Ice
LISTEN: Mike Hopkins on Prime Video’s Evolution, the Bundling Boom, How MGM Changed Amazon, the Future of Bond and No Regrets on ‘Melania’
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
A ceasefire took effect in April, but sporadic episodes of violence have occurred, each time sparking new fears of a return to all-out war, despite Trump repeatedly stating a deal was within reach.
‘Big Walk’ Is a New Video Game about … Walking and Talking
The antithesis of Fortnite or Grand Theft Auto. 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 ‘Big Walk’ Is a New Video Game about … Walking and Talking appeared
Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
Olivia Rodrigo, Interpol, L’Rain, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Judge refuses to block White House UFC fight
A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no right to challenge the fight. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the two had no legal standing because they hadn’t shown the
Pentagon UFO files include video recreations of UFO sightings
The latest batch of UFO files from the Pentagon includes artistic renderings by credible witnesses.
Olivia Rodrigo Sings Her ‘Stupid Song’ in Central Park and the Corner Store in New Music Video
The single appears on the singer-songwriter's newly-released album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
Pakistan: 'Final, agreed upon text' of deal to end Iran war reached
The prime minister of Pakistan on Friday said the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement on a peace framework to end the more than 100-day war. The country has been leading the mediation efforts between the two sides to bring the Middle East hostilities to an end and reopen the
Rare-earth-free zinc oxide achieves a first in stress-to-light conversion
Mechanoluminescent materials convert mechanical energy such as stress, strain and vibration directly into light, making them attractive as self-powered sensors that require no batteries or wiring. From biomedical sensors to self-powered infrastructure monitoring sensors,
Novel forecasting model developed to predict river temperature
The temperature of rivers is something most people think about only if they plan to go swimming, kayaking or spend a day fishing. Few consider how it could potentially affect their electricity bill.
Motocross athlete Travis Pastrana says he's doing stunt on White House lawn ahead of UFC fight
The event is expected to take place Saturday, the day before a UFC flight is scheduled to be held at the White House.
Jacob Soboroff Aims to ‘Connect’ New MS NOW Weekend Show With Social-Media Energy
Jacob Soboroff says he was doing creator media before creator media became cool. In some views, the 43-year-old MS NOW correspondent has finally made it. After years of doing what can sometimes be intense in-the-field coverage of the treatment of people crossing the southern
Siri is good now??
You'd be forgiven for thinking this day would never come. Siri has spent a decade and half somewhere between "sort of useful at a few things" and "utterly disastrous, why did I even try, can it honestly not even set a timer." But the wildest thing just happened: Apple put out a
EU countries reach deal to unblock accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals".
Kathryn Newton Joins Cooper Hoffman in Hulu Pilot ‘Durango’
Kathryn Newton will star opposite Cooper Hoffman in the Hulu drama pilot “Durango.” The project follows Mikey (Hoffman), a ski bum townie chasing a buzz, who meets Bunny (Newton), a homeschooled runaway working as a diner waitress. “Together they’re riding an avalanche of bad
