Highguard proves beta testing isn't an optional step anymore

Launching a new IP into the hero shooter space without public playtesting isn't a risk studios can afford to take

Assessment of rare 'teenage' planetary system deepens understanding of cosmic evolution

Planetary systems such as our solar system take hundreds of millions of years to evolve. Since humanity has only existed for a sliver of that time, astronomers have only observed planetary systems at birth or, more often, long after they have settled into adulthood. There is an

Has Pokémon Winds And Waves Finally Ended The Series’ Graphics Problem?

The Switch 2 RPGs look a lot better than Scarlet and Violet

Trump says he's not considering declaring a national emergency ahead of midterms

President Trump on Friday shrugged off reports that he could consider declaring a national emergency around the midterm elections. “Who told you that?” Trump told reporters, when asked about the possibility. “No,” he said when asked if he was looking at the idea. “I’ve never

‘G.I. Joe’ Reboots in the Works at Paramount; Max Landis Pitching a Script Years After #MeToo Allegations Derailed Career

Paramount is looking to revive its “G.I. Joe” franchise, with Max Landis and Danny McBride each penning scripts based on the Hasbro toy franchise. The projects are in early development, with further decisions to be made once the scripts are finished and submitted. But, if

Resident Evil Requiem interactive maps of Care Center, Raccoon City, and more

Survive all of Resident Evil Requiem's locations like Care Center and Raccoon City with our handy interactive maps.

Senate Democrat: Trump pick 'not qualified' to lead National Security Agency

A senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said this week he would block the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom). Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in a letter submitted to the Congressional Record

DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say scientists in new analysis

A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major U.S. government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of human activity in global warming.

Putting sports stats to the test: Unpredictable play helps pick a winner in soccer

A comprehensive game plan and strategic tactics are critical to winning soccer, but how much does a team's unpredictability in moving the soccer ball around the pitch matter? In a new article published in PLOS One, an international team of researchers analyzed event data from

NASA scraps its 2027 moon landing, adds two missions in 2028

Rather than land astronauts on the moon, the Artemis III mission will now focus on docking and space suit tests in low Earth orbit.

Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows

Researchers find that across 195 US cities, winters are on average nine days shorter than they were in 1970-1997 For the millions of people across the United States who have spent the last month digging themselves out of above-average levels of snow and ice, this winter has

Finding God at the Brooklyn Museum

The Ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead” turned me into a believer. We talked to the curators and conservators to learn how it came to be.

Collins, Murkowski undecided on Trump surgeon general choice after contentious hearing

President Trump’s choice to serve as surgeon general has not cobbled together enough votes to win confirmation as a pair of centrist Senate Republicans have yet to give her their support. Casey Means, the nominee for the position, is facing an uphill climb to make it through

Authentic Studios Aims to Capitalize on This Weekend’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ Doc Release

Authentic Studios is hoping this weekend’s release of “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” — its new doc from Baz Luhrmann — is just the beginning. Variety first broke the news in December 2024 that fresh off the success of his “Elvis” biopic, Luhrmann was partnering with Authentic

T-Mobile Rolls Out iPhone 17 With ‘On Us’ Deals and Satellite Coverage Edge

Tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts, and for anyone considering a phone upgrade, T-Mobile is making a compelling case to act now. The carrier’s latest promotion highlights its “iPhone 17 On Us” offer: new customers can get an iPhone 17 (up to $830) at no cost with a

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran talks progress, contemplates military action

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US

Trump floats a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, says talks are under way with Havana

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration is holding talks with Cuba and suggested the process could lead to a potential “friendly takeover” of the island, portraying Havana as facing acute economic and supply strains.

See Gorillaz’s Tribute to Classic Cartoon Movies Like ‘The Jungle Book’ in New Animated Short

The group spent 18 months making The Mountain, the Moon Cave and the Sad God as an old-school animated short

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran storing enriched uranium under Isfahan site

The IAEA estimates that Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60% before last year's Israeli-U.S. attacks - enough, if enriched further, for 10 nuclear weapons, according to an IAEA yardstick. The agency and Western powers believe the bulk of that is still intact.

How to play Resident Evil Requiem without being scared

If you're thinking on playing Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, but lack courage, don't worry. Here's how not to feel scared playing RE9.

We may be underestimating the true carbon cost of northern wildfires

Wildfires in the northern boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia may be more damaging to the climate than previously thought, a new UC Berkeley-led study suggests. That's because these fires don't just burn through trees; they can also penetrate deep into the

Stress-testing the Cascadia Subduction Zone reveals variability that could impact how earthquakes spread

The Cascadia Subduction Zone is unusually quiet for a megathrust fault. Spanning more than 600 miles from Canada to California, the fault marks the convergence of the Juan de Fuca and North American plates. While other subduction zones produce sporadic rumblings as the plates

Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi’s Iran-Set Action Movie ‘Hotel Tehran’ Lands Release (Exclusive)

Inaugural Entertainment has acquired writer-director Guy Moshe's feature about a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption.

How ‘F1’s’ Sound Team Gave the Film Its Sense of Scale and Authenticity With Unprecedented Access to Formula 1 Tracks, Grand Prix Races, Camera Footage and Audio

The roaring engine, the downshifting of the gears, tires on gravel, and crowds chanting were all aural elements that give Joseph Kosinski’s “F1” its adrenaline rush. The team at Formula One Media & Broadcast Center, led by Tim Bampton, Director of Content Delivery, Emma Penney,

Here’s Why Locusts Swarm

The insects undergo a Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation The post Here’s Why Locusts Swarm appeared first on Nautilus .

The Candy Factory

Ann Ballentine bought an old candy factory building in Brooklyn in 1979. She filled it with working artists and became something of a fairy godmother to them all . It entails someone who’s not as money driven, because you’re not gouging people for huge rents, and it requires

All new Wind and Waves Pokémon revealed (so far)

We'll be documenting every new Pokémon set to debut in Pokémon Winds and Waves for Switch 2 in 2027.

Radiohead Demand ICE Remove Video Featuring ‘Let Down’: ‘Go F–k Yourselves’

"This song means a lot to us and other people, and you don’t get to appropriate it without a fight," the band said in a new statement

FEMA taps billions for disasters, warning Democrats of ‘dire’ shutdown impact

This Video Of The McDonald’s CEO Struggling To Eat The New Big Arch Burger Is Cracking People Up

"I love this product! It is so good."

Trump ‘not thrilled’ with Iran talks; says no final decision made on strikes

President Trump told reporters Friday he has not made a final decision on whether he will strike Iran, but he said he was not happy with the way Tehran was negotiating in talks with the U.S. over its nuclear program. “We haven’t made a final decision [on strikes.] We’re not

The Pro-Trump Paramount-WBD Merger Can Still Be Stopped

Paramount Skydance successfully outbid Netflix Thursday, paving the way for the media behemoth to merge with its Burbank neighbor, Warner Bros . Discovery—but local officials caution that the acquisition still has a long way to go before its official. “Paramount/Warner Bros is

Trump Threatens “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba

Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he thinks the U.S. could have a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, alluding to the blockade the U.S. has currently placed over the island. “The Cuban government is talking with us, they’re in a big deal of trouble as you know, they have no

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 2.9% from a year ago

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month.

Sustainability research overlooks key actors and actions in the face of the environmental crisis, says study

Efforts to advance toward a more sustainable world focus heavily on a limited set of actions and actors while overlooking key strategies and sectors needed to address the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, according to a new study published in Nature Sustainability.

Radiohead Tell ICE To Go Fuck Themselves Over “Let Down” Video

Last week, ICE's social media pages posted a propaganda video soundtracked by a choral version of "Let Down," the 1997 classic that went viral and charted on the Hot 100 last year. That puts Radiohead among the many, many artists who have seen their music used by the Dept. of

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded

Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

President Trump on Friday suggested the U.S. could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, as the president has used a fuel blockade to increase the pressure on the communist regime in Havana. "The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal of trouble, as you

Are climate models detecting monsoon changes a decade too early? 'Super-simulations' say yes

Changes in rainfall within global monsoon regions affect the livelihoods of billions. For years, climate models have suggested that the fingerprint of human-caused climate change on monsoons would become visible by a certain time. But what if that timeline is wrong? A new

Max Landis, Whose Career Imploded During #MeToo, Returns with ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie at Paramount (Exclusive)

At the same time, Danny McBride will also be writing a separate 'G.I. Joe' script.

How long does it take to beat Resident Evil Requiem

Learn how long it takes to finish the campaign in Resident Evil Requiem in two of the difficulty modes available in RE9.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 7

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least seven people on Friday, with the military confirming strikes throughout the territory in response to a "ceasefire violation" in the south. It is the latest violence in the Palestinian territory to come despite a

‘Scream 7’ Cast and Creatives on Their Favorite Franchise Kills and an Eighth Movie: ‘We Have a Lot of Ideas’

“Scream” franchise creator Kevin Williams says he has “a lot of ideas” for an eighth movie. “If this film is successful and there’s an audience for it, you know we’ll make it because 1, I think the studio would like to make it, and 2, we the people who make these movies would

The empty chair in the boardroom: Zelensky skips Trump's Peace Board meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to attend Donald Trump's inaugural Board of Peace meeting, signaling that sovereign survival cannot be bought or sold, and that the U.S. is treating European security as a bilateral matter between Washington and Moscow.

Hundreds of Google, OpenAI employees back Anthropic in Pentagon fight

Hundreds of employees at Google and OpenAI are backing artificial intelligence technology company Anthropic, which faces a Friday evening deadline to give the Pentagon permission to use its AI system as it wishes or face repercussions from the department. Employees who signed

Molecular map reveals Andes hantavirus entry protein at the nanoscale

Hantaviruses, transmitted from rodents to people, have a death rate approaching 40%. They're found around the world, and because there are no approved vaccines or treatments, they're among the pathogens of highest concern for future pandemics. They made news in the United

Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent

Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.

Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

Bill Clinton Slams GOP Over Trainwreck Epstein Deposition With Hillary

Former President Bill Clinton called out Republicans in his opening statement to the House Oversight Committee Friday for bringing in his wife, former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton said in his own testimony that his

Warner Bros. Sale to Paramount Over Netflix Won’t Save Movie Theaters: ‘Pick Your Poison’

Is there a lesser of two evils? That was the looming question for movie theater owners before Netflix bowed out of the bidding war for Warner Bros. and paved the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the media giant. There’s been fear that any merger — no matter which bidder