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5 SGF game announcements that haven’t had updates in years
SGF is full of new game reveals that go radio silent. Here are five major Summer Game Fest announcements we hope make a comeback at SGF 2026.
The Worst Part Of 007 First Light Is—DISCONNECTED
Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...
SXSW London Loses Earl Sweatshirt To Injury, Hasan Piker & Cenk Uygur To UK Entry Ban
Yikes! SXSW London kicks off today, and it is not going great. The multi-faceted festival lost Earl Sweatshirt due to an injury, and political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur won't be there either because of a UK entry ban. The post SXSW London Loses Earl Sweatshirt To
Society’s Repair Begins With Art
We must cultivate spaces with the capacity to hold another kind of cultural experience that forges a reintegration of art and life.
Julia Jacklin Signs To 4AD, Announces Extensive Tour
Julia Jacklin last released an album in 2022 with Pre Pleasure , and man was it good. It seems the good people at 4AD Records have noticed. They've added Jacklin to their roster, a revelation that comes today along with lots of tour dates on both sides of the Atlantic. It seems
Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then
'Molecular movie' technology reveals a better way to thwart environmental pollutant
The latest production from the "molecular movie" imaging technology developed at Oregon State University is a new, inexpensive way of dealing with a common environmental pollutant. Based on short-pulse lasers, the imaging technology allows chemical and biological actions to be
How a giant moon and a steam atmosphere built the recipe for life
4.5 billion years ago was an interesting time for Earth. The atmosphere was thick and what we would now think of as toxic. The moon, which was freshly formed, looks much more massive than it does today and faintly glows with the residual heat from its own creation. And the
How to enter room 207 in 007 First Light
In this guide, you learn how to enter room 207 in 007 First Light. Finding a way inside is required to complete the "Do Disturb" challenge.
Ken Griffin poised to pay extra $1.4M in taxes for NYC properties thanks to Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax: report
Ken Griffin's New York City property tax bill is reportedly set to go up seven figures, thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul's controversial pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes.
Star Wars Influences: Dam Busters
The original Star Wars movie was a mashup. George Lucas and his collaborators pulled from everywhere: westerns, samurai movies, Flash Gordon, and a 1955 war film called The Dam Busters. This video shows just how closely the attack on the Death Star mirrors a scene from The Dam
Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’
How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps
Casey Neistat’s guide to posting every day
Some news: The Vergecast is now a daily podcast! Starting today, we'll be posting every weekday, with even more gadgets and rankings and conversations and feelings and podcasts-within-podcasts. We're excited for all the ways this new schedule lets us tell new kinds of stories,
Elite corporate lawyers accused of earning millions on decades-long insider trading plead not guilty
Many of the defendants are Jewish, and an indictment alleged that they spoke in coded messages related to their backgrounds while discussing merger tips, referring to one deal as a "flight to Israel" and another as a "rabbi."
How ‘Drag Race’ Makeup Artist David Petruschin Spends Six Hours Transforming RuPaul With a ‘Complete Reconstruction’
Among the first people to arrive on set at “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are RuPaul and her makeup artist, David Petruschin, better known as “Raven.” During the show’s FYC event, which included a set visit to the location where “Drag Race” films, Petruschin explained what it takes to
Hurry – “Moving After You” (Feat. Teenage Fanclub’s Gerard Love)
We can always count on Hurry for some wistful, jangly goodness, and the Philly power-pop combo learned many of their most powerful tracks from genre champions Teenage Fanclub. So it’s quite pleasant to hear Teenage Fanclub’s Gerard Love pop up on the latest single from Hurry’s
After the Black Death, Italy’s Oak Trees Came Back
Turns out getting rid of large swaths of humanity benefits nature The post After the Black Death, Italy’s Oak Trees Came Back appeared first on Nautilus .
Authentic Brands Chief Jamie Salter on the New ‘Blueprint’ for Managing Celebrity Estates: ‘It’s No Longer About Simply Licensing an Image’
The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe. The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries,
Cataclysm Arcade exclusive TCG previews reveal 3 new Endlings cards
Ahead of the June 2 launch of Cataclysm Arcade's Kickstarter, Polygon can offer an exclusive reveal of three new cards and lore about the Endlings.
Backrooms is a dark reflection of life on the internet in 2026
How the Backrooms accidentally predicted where the Internet was headed
Wounds may trigger 'aged' cells within hours, reshaping how senescence starts
What if a process we associate with aging actually helps the body heal? A study led by Mikolaj Ogrodnik, LBI Trauma, published in Nature Cell Biology, shows that cells enter a state of senescence within minutes to hours after an injury—and that this rapid response not only
Innovative local collaboration can unlock stronger environmental protection in England, study shows
The use of digital tools and better coordination between different organizations can help the U.K. significantly optimize its first line of defense against ecological degradation, new research shows. Unified and local efforts can support a thriving environment and improve
The math of choosing a restaurant meal is revealed in Richard Feynman’s notes
Physicist Richard Feynman turned a lunch dilemma into a math problem. Researchers finally cracked his notes and found people approximate his solution on their own.
The Monroe Doctrine: How Marilyn Set the Standard for Incandescent Stardom
Marilyn Monroe still casts a long shadow across Hollywood. The highs and lows of her life and work are a constant source of comparison for fast-rising female stars. Especially if they happen to be young, talented and blonde. Monroe’s indelible image defines what it means for an
The Best Books and Documentaries About Marilyn Monroe
Documenting the life of Marilyn Monroe has been a cottage industry for more than 60 years. Admirers vehemently debate the most insightful — and most problematic — biographies and documentaries about the Blonde Bombshell’s eventful life on Reddit subs, Facebook groups and in
From Diamond Jewelry to Caviar Sets, Brands Celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday With Luxe, Limited-Edition Collections
As Hollywood gears up for what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday June 1, brands across fashion, beauty and publishing are unveiling a wave of licensed collaborations and immersive experiences celebrating the screen icon’s enduring legacy. The centennial rollout
Cinespia to Host Fourth of July Fireworks Screenings of ‘Shrek’ and ‘Jurassic Park’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Cinespia, Los Angeles’ longest-running outdoor cinematic experience, has released its July lineup, set to be held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. As part of its landmark 25th anniversary season, Cinespia will host community screenings of “Legally Blonde” at the end of June,
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
UN urges calm as Israel advances into Lebanon and Iran threatens counter-fronts
The UN has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire following an Israeli military push into Lebanon, which threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks. Israel ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs as Hezbollah targeted Haifa, prompting Iran to threaten the opening of new
Kash Patel girlfriend alleges MS Now defamed her
Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit this week against MS Now, arguing the outlet defamed her with a report it published last year alleging Patel directed a security detail to escort one of her friends home after a night of drinking. The
The Series Finale of ‘Euphoria’ Let the Characters Down: TV Review
SPOILER ALERT: The following piece contains plot details from “In God We Trust,” the series finale of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Throughout its third — and now confirmed to be final — season, “Euphoria” already felt like it had fractured into several different shows
Sony confirms new hardware releases for 2026, including FlexStrike
PlayStation's new fight stick, the FlexStrike, gets a a release date, price and pre-order details alongside new gaming monitor and Pulse speakers.
Tina Peters doubles down on debunked election claims hours after release
Former Mesa County, Colo., elections clerk Tina Peters, hours after she was released from prison on Monday, doubled down on her debunked claims about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Peters told Steve Bannon, a former first Trump administration adviser, on his
Moderna gets $50M investment for Ebola vaccine candidate
Global health foundation Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will invest $50 million to support development and initial clinical testing of Moderna's investigational vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, the deadly virus ripping through parts of the
Zack Snyder Tackling Reimagining of John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ (Exclusive)
StudioCanal and the Picture Company are behind the hot package which is being taken out to studios and streamers.
Best area order in Mina the Hollower
The best area order in Mina the Hollower saves you from dealing with challenges outside your comfort zone and teaches you how to prepare for later.
The cozy game launches of June are a really crafty bunch
Crafting and cooking are all over the menu this month from survival crafting to flower arranging to stamp collection journaling.
Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits
A divided federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that the Trump administration is unconstitutionally expelling troops actively serving because they are transgender, but it can enforce its ban against those seeking to enlist. It’s a mixed result for Defense Secretary Pete
Study highlights key welfare needs for seal pups in rehabilitation
A new study examining harbor and gray seal pups undergoing rehabilitation in the U.S. has identified important steps that could improve animal welfare during their recovery. Researchers from the University of Chester and Manchester Metropolitan University monitored 25 seal pups
Atlantic 'cold blob' may be reshaping Indian monsoon, steering rain northwest
The Indian monsoon has shifted over the past quarter century. Northwest India now receives substantially more rain than it once did, while a lack of rain sends the Indo-Gangetic Plain toward drought.
McDonald’s unveils new corporate strategy that will make stores ‘easier to run’
The strategy, which the burger giant is calling “McDonald’s>NEXT,” focuses on increasing automation, raising standards for hospitality, leaning on social media for marketing, and making its sandwiches and fries taste better.
When national security becomes market logic
In recent weeks, Japan halted South Korean equity firm MBK Partners’ acquisition of machine-tool manufacturer Makino Milling Machine on national security grounds. Around the same time, the British government reportedly signaled discomfort with Bharti Enterprises’ plan to
Streets of Rage movie coming from the Sonic writers and Hunger Games studio
The Streets of Rage movie adaptation will be handled by the writers behind the Sonic movies and the director of The Harder They Fall.
Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks
The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace".
Murphy: 'In retrospect, Joe Biden should have stepped away' from 2024 race
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that former President Biden should not have entered the 2024 presidential race, which he eventually dropped out of following a damaging debate performance against President Trump. “I think Democrats do have to be honest about the mistakes
Pelley accuses Weiss of 'murdering' '60 Minutes:' New York Times
CBS News journalist Scott Pelley tore into the network's top editor, Bari Weiss, during a contentious meeting among "60 Minutes" employees. Pelley during a staff meeting told new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, a former New York Times journalist and author, that he
Anna Kendrick to Direct ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ Film Adaptation
Netflix will adapt Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 2017 best-selling novel.
Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree to halt fighting
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to be on the rocks over Israel's Lebanon offensive. Trump said on social media that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu