Path of Exile 2's new druid class is the most fun you can have being a bear in a videogame right now
I can bearly contain myself.
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What do summer holidays look like in a changing climate?
We've made it. After another long and difficult year, frazzled Australians are now ready for some long-overdue rest and recreation.
Top-Rated Television Networks: Ranking 2025’s Winners and Losers
What a difference a Super Bowl makes. Last year, Fox was down double digits in Variety‘s year-end ranker of the year’s most-watched networks in primetime. But in 2025, Fox had the Big Game: And a a result, the network was up double digits in both total viewers and adults 18-49
‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Costume Designer on Jim Jarmusch’s Red Theme and Why Saint Laurent Insisted on Making Everything — Even Tom Waits’ Hoodie
Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother,” now in theaters, is made up of three very different segments, each with a notable cast discussing the nature of their family relationships. One thing they have in common is a specific color: A deep red, the color of a jammy merlot,
This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG
A new Sword and Fairy 4: Remake trailer is turning heads The post This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG appeared first on Kotaku .
Scott Jennings: Greene went 'off the deep end'
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said on Sunday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went “off the deep end” in 2025, accusing her of becoming a “lib.” “MTG became a lib. I mean that’s what happened this year,” Jennings, a CNN senior political commentator, said in an
'Super flu' cases rising across US: What to know
The "super flu" is a variant of influenza A H3N2 called subclade K. Historically, similar variants have caused more severe disease and taken longer to recover from.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Newmont, DigitalBridge & more
Check out some of the stocks making the biggest moves in midday trading.
Africa: Nigeria Set The Pace as Mahrez Leads the Way After Two AFCON 2025 Group Rounds
[CAF] Cassablanca -- Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the early scoring leader at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while Nigeria have underlined their title credentials by becoming the tournament's most productive attacking side after two rounds of
More than 700 US companies went bankrupt in 2025 — a 14% jump from last year
The surge in bankruptcies is being driven by a toxic mix of stubborn cost pressures, tight credit and President Trump’s aggressive trade policies.
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".
Why isn’t there a great darts video game?
A look back at the history of darts video games, and an investigation into why we still haven't had a truly great one.
Last year I predicted all three of Valve's announcements so now I reckon I have the ability to speak these 2026 prophecies into reality
I predict a near-perfect year for PC gaming hardware, mark my words.
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt....
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt . “‘It’s not the same. Why am I here? I question that to myself.’ Amid an astonishing wave of anti-Indian animus, it’s a question many Indian Americans are asking.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Lululemon founder wages proxy battle to revamp board as struggling leggings retailer seeks new CEO
“The recent CEO change announcement was the third total failure of board oversight with no clear succession plan in place,” said Lululemon founder Chip Wilson.
OpenAI faces a make-or-break year in 2026
One of the fastest-growing companies in history is in a perilous position
MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing
MIT researchers have designed a printable aluminum alloy that’s five times stronger than cast aluminum and holds up at extreme temperatures. Machine learning helped them zero in on the ideal recipe in a fraction of the time traditional methods would take. When 3D printed, the
Scientists outline how to control light at the atomic scale using polaritons
Controlling light at dimensions thousands of times smaller than the thickness of a human hair is one of the pillars of modern nanotechnology.
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.
Diddy’s Sons Justin and Christian Announce Docuseries Slated for 2026
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sons Justin and Christian are planning to share their side of the story in the fallout from their father’s federal trial with the announcement of a new docuseries slated to debut on Zeus in 2026. The two revealed the untitled documentary series with a
Wall Street Journal: Latest stolen election conspiracy theory 'nonsense'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is dismissing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election integrity in Georgia that has gained more traction among Republicans in recent days. "The nation’s MAGA minds are still looking back at 2020 and stretching to justify President
Mars dust storms are crackling with electricity
Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, captured for the first time by Perseverance’s microphone. These static discharges may rapidly destroy chemicals like methane and reshape how Mars’
California drops lawsuit over Trump pulling high-speed rail funding
California has dropped its legal fight to restore $4 billion in federal funding for the state's high-speed rail project pulled by the Trump administration, saying the project will proceed without federal assistance. In a filing last week, the California High-Speed Rail
Venus cloud research highlights value of combining light and polarization measurements
A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has advanced the characterization and retrieval capability evaluation of microphysical properties of Venusian clouds and haze.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams to Narrate Erotic Romantasy Series for Quinn: Exclusive Photos
Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s journey may be over for now — “Heated Rivarly” Season 2 is likely not coming until 2027 — but Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have the perfect solution to hold fans over. The actors are set to narrate “Ember & Ice,” Quinn’s three-episode
Beyoncé clinches billionaire status after smash success of Cowboy Carter Tour
A hard pivot to Western music last year with her album “Cowboy Carter” and stadium tour helped propel her fortune to new heights.
NewJeans’ Label Terminates Danielle’s Contract, Puts Full Group’s Return in Limbo
Ador also announced that it is suing Danielle and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin for allegedly "causing this dispute"
Fans Call Stranger Things’ Coming Out Scene Sweet, But Corny
As the Netflix supernatural horror series races to the finish line, Will finally lets the gang know he likes boys The post Fans Call Stranger Things’ Coming Out Scene Sweet, But Corny appeared first on Kotaku .
Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase. (Relatable: the upstairs of my...
Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase . (Relatable: the upstairs of my house is warmer than the ground floor too.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
MTG Reveals Her Last Conversation With Trump Was About Epstein
Marjorie Taylor Greene has spent her entire career profusely defending President Trump and his MAGA agenda. But their last conversation reportedly left her stunned, as he said he attacked both her and the survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Greene fought for
Claudia Winkleman Talk Show Set at BBC
Claudia Winkleman — a hugely recognizable face in the U.K. where she’s currently the host of “The Traitors” and outgoing host of “Strictly Come Dancing” — is getting her own talk show. “The Claudia Winkleman Show” has been officially commissioned by the BBC and will launch
How the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra blends cultures on one stage
With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region.
Baku White City shows how people-centred planning is reshaping urban life
Baku White City shows how people-centred planning, sustainability and walkable design are transforming a former industrial zone into a modern district built for everyday urban living.
AI maps complex nanocrystal reactions, revealing new paths in semiconductor synthesis
Professor Joongoo Kang's team from the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST and Professor Sohee Jeong's team from the Department of Energy Science at Sungkyunkwan University have developed a technology that visualizes the synthetic reaction pathways of semiconductor
The Most-Anticipated Films of 2026
2026 stands to be a strong year for cinema, with familiar franchises, family films and ambitious auteurs filling the upcoming slate. There’s something for everyone to look forward to — from “Scream 7,” “Ready or Not 2” and “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” for the horror fans,
James Cameron Defends ‘A House of Dynamite’ Ending: “It’s the Only Possible Ending”
Cameron weighs in on Kathryn Bigelow's nuke thriller and explains why its cliffhanger ending was actually perfect.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states over E. coli concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall on more than 2,800 pounds of raw 90/10 ground beef processed by Mountain West Food Group, LLC, from Idaho.
The Star of Bethlehem might have actually been a comet described in an ancient Chinese text
Many researchers have spent decades attempting to decode biblical descriptions and link them to verifiable historical events. One such description is that of the Star of Bethlehem—a bright astronomical body that was said to lead the Magi to Jesus shortly after his birth.
