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Now that we have Paralives, Inzoi, and The Sims 4, life simmers finally have the variety we've been begging for
With Paralives joining the party, I finally feel like there's a real buffet of choice for life sim players.
With nearly $1 trillion valuation, Anthropic dethrones OpenAI as most valuable AI company
Anthropic is now the artificial intelligence king in Silicon Valley – unseating rival OpenAI as the most valuable AI company after a new whopping $965 billion valuation. The AI giant said Thursday it inked a $65 billion Series H financing at the new valuation which is nearly
Matte Marble Dust Glimmers Across Marin Majic’s Enigmatic Scenes
Marin Majic uses marble dust to accentuate and define light, creating a twinkling effect with otherwise matte stone. 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
The Star Of Saros Debunks A Theory I Wish He Hadn’t
Sometimes stories hit harder when you don’t know what a creator intended
Witcher 3 Devs Tease Expansion Size, More Gwent, And A Mysterious New Sword After Confirming It Was Originally Supposed To Come Out This Year
Songs of the Past is sounding like a pretty big deal
New Gulf Coast plan uses ocean technology to trap carbon dioxide
The motion of the ocean may be the key to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so University of Houston researchers set out to determine which U.S. coastlines are best suited for the process in a new study.
Turtles finally have a place in the tree of life thanks to an X‑ray study of South African fossils
The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic.
Dutch universities still lack firm rules on tobacco ties, raising wider questions
Researchers from Leiden University and Solid Sustainability Research have published a new study in PLOS Climate on the links between Dutch universities and the tobacco industry. Through this work, they aim to contribute to ongoing discussions about ties to the fossil fuel sector.
David Humphrey Is Allergic to Style
The artist challenges the status quo of postmodernism, not by knocking it over but by slyly subverting it.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. said on Thursday it has imposed new sanctions on Iran's military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Treasury
From The Mandalorian and Grogu, an extended loop of...
From The Mandalorian and Grogu, an extended loop of Shakari , a synth-y track from composer Ludwig Göransson. See also Niamos from Andor (composed by Nicholas Britell).
Figurative Expressionist Painter Jay Milder Dies at 92
He carved out a space for himself in the downtown art scene as a bold artist and gallerist who championed contemporaries such as Claes Oldenburg and Jim Dine.
007 First Light's opening perfects the art of the video game tutorial
007 First Light, the new James Bond game, has an explosive and exciting opening hour that makes learning how to play it fun.
Crops predictably select growth boosting microbes regardless of soil type, study finds
A new study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions provided by root-associated microbes. In the study, soil obtained from across nine UK locations was used to cultivate six key arable crops (wheat, barley, oats, fava beans, oilseed
Ex-JPMorgan broker awarded $4M for his firing over $642.50 deli platter claims his ouster was ‘premeditated’: ‘Punch in the stomach’
Ex-JPMorgan broker Brent Bodner, who was recently awarded $4.25 million in damages after he was fired over a $642.50 deli platter, said his ouster was "premeditated" — a fracas he now calls "the salami incident."
Court orders Customs chief to appear at tariff refunds hearing
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered the commissioner for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to appear at a hearing next month to testify about the tariff refunds process being implemented by the Trump administration. The hearing will take place in New
ABC Submits Broadcast Renewal Applications to FCC ‘Under Protest,’ Says Agency Order Is ‘Unlawful, Arbitrary and Unconstitutional’
Disney’s ABC has submitted its license renewal applications for its eight local TV stations to the FCC as ordered by the agency — but said it is doing so “under protest.” The FCC’s Media Bureau last month issued an unprecedented order forcing ABC to reapply for spectrum
New MRI sensors detect target molecules in the brain and body with high sensitivity
When doctors and scientists want to see inside a body, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool. MRI can noninvasively capture detailed images of the body's muscles, organs, and bones. It can monitor blood flow to generate a map of brain activity. And with new
Leaving gravity behind: Experiment from ISS reveals how particles alter turbulent flow behavior
After traveling hundreds of miles above Earth and spending months aboard the International Space Station, a University of Delaware experiment has returned to campus, bringing new data on how turbulence behaves in microgravity.
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The
Anthropic hits $965B valuation with latest funding round, overtaking OpenAI
Anthropic raked in $65 billion from investors at a $965 billion valuation in its latest funding round, overtaking OpenAI’s most recent valuation as the two AI startups race to go public. The company announced the additional financing Thursday, with investment firms Altimeter
Too many Pokémon fans are trying to get their cards graded
Pokémon card grading service PSA is limiting the cards it grades, and it has massive implications for TCG collectors.
Bessent fields 2028 question during White House briefing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday dismissed a question about his presidential ambitions during a White House press briefing. While filing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Bessent spoke for more than 30 minutes about the Trump
Bloodborne Sicko Who Spent 11 Years Helping People With One Boss Is Retiring Because Nobody Is Playing It Anymore
After thousands of hours and successful runs, he's done paying for PSN access to 'sit in a cave and not get summoned'
Bessent blasts Washington Post reporting on Trump appearing on $250 banknote
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was the latest host of the White House press briefing, where on Thursday he took aim at reporting from The Washington Post about a planned commemorative $250 bill with President Trump's face on it. "I don't really understand this Washington Post
Amazon’s last-gen Paperwhite is on sale for less than the entry-level Kindle
If you like to read by the pool or at the beach, the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite remains one of the best e-readers available despite its age. That’s because, unlike Amazon’s latest entry-level Kindle, the last-gen Paperwhite is waterproof. And now through June 14th (or while
Global food shock model reveals self-sufficiency alone may not prevent crises
Global food systems are fragile. Recent shocks such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have raised prices and exacerbated food insecurity. Governments are increasingly trying to shield themselves from future food crises, whether caused by
Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold denies ‘bullying’ claims, challenges anonymous critics over ‘lies’
Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold denied claims that he “bullied” colleagues in a new statement Thursday morning – though he acknowledged that he might have “pushed hard and challenged people directly.”
Kudlow: Mamdani a 'throwback to Stalin'
Fox Business Network host Larry Kudlow called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) “a pure communist” and likened the democratic socialist mayor to the brutal Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin. “He’s a throwback to Stalin in the '20s and '30s and '40s, when the Soviet Union
‘Euphoria,’ ‘The End’ to Bookend Balinale’s 19th Edition
Julian Rosefeldt’s “Euphoria” will open Balinale’s 19th edition, with Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End” closing the program. The festival is adding a new competitive category: Best Indonesian Short Tapestry of Indonesia, dedicated to local short-form storytelling. Indonesia’s only
Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Vienna Concerts
A man accused of planning an attack on Taylor Swift’s concert in Vienna in 2024 was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for charges relating to the plot. According to BBC, the 21-year-old, an Austrian citizen known only as Beran A. under local privacy rules, was found
Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15-year sentence
WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria, May 28 (Reuters) - An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted planning a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 to 15 years in prison, finding him guilty of various mainly terrorism-related offences.
A Look Into Frank Stella's Mesmerizing Collection of Diné Textiles
The late artist's trove of Navajo weavings is on public display for the first time at Arader Galleries in NYC ahead of a sale.
The solar wind's secret hammerheads and what they tell us about heat in space
The proton sharks showed up on a Friday. In a routine data calibration meeting for NASA's Parker Solar Probe in 2020, a small group of scientists were scrolling through visualizations of their data showing solar winds. Suddenly, a weird shape flashed on the screen: Instead of
How farmers respond to climate-related risk
As climate change increases the frequency of drought, excessive rainfall, and other extreme weather events, farmers face growing uncertainty about crop production. Understanding how farmers perceive and respond to that uncertainty can help improve agricultural policy and
Cannes Jury Prize Winner ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Lands North America Deal With Janus Films
The new movie from German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach ('Western') follows an archaeologist in Bulgaria who gets confronted with criminal ties that lurk beneath the surface on the outskirts of Europe.
House Dems seek GAO probe on Trump's disaster declarations after high-profile denials
A pair of House Democrats is asking a congressional watchdog to probe the Trump administration’s disaster declarations after high-profile denials of disaster aid requests. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Timothy Kennedy (D-N.Y.) asked the Government Accountability Office
Webb Industries penthouse safe code location in 007 First Light
Here's where to find the Webb Industries penthouse safe code in 007 First Light, and what clues you have to learn in the Knightfall mission
Tom Hanks Teases “One of the Most Heartbreaking Scenes I’ve Seen” in ‘Toy Story 5’ as Cast Reunites for U.K. Launch
The actors behind Woody and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) spoke about how the upcoming Pixar film takes on the issue screen time: "You can't make people play again, but you can show them that the engagement with toys and with your life and your friends is a little more satisfying
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Spain and EU launch new €10 million quantum computer in Barcelona
This supercomputer, located at Barcelona's BSC-CNS centre, can combine classical computing with both digital and analogue quantum computing.
Spin wave signals used in computing boosted more than 5,000 times in Z-shaped path approach
A research team from Tohoku University, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has invented a new way to efficiently guide spin waves around sharp corners with minimal loss—representing an exciting discovery for energy-efficient
Casinos in Primm to be saved by Las Vegas truck stop company
A truck stop giant wants to ride to the rescue before the once-bustling casino outpost on the California-Nevada border goes dark.
Role Model Is Back with Third LP ‘Chuck Timely & the Hourglass’
The musician’s anticipated follow-up to Kansas Anymore arrives on August 7
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope
CD Projekt also has "some other content currently at an advanced production phase," and it's expected to be out later this year.
What are the Abraham Accords — and why is Trump pushing to expand them?
US President Donald Trump is calling for more Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic agreements normalising ties between Israel and parts of the Arab world.
Trump Treasury Secretary Flails When Grilled About Slush Fund
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gracelessly dodged questions about the $1.8 billion slush fund the Department of Justice awarded to the president and his allies. During a White House press briefing Thursday, a reporter asked Bessent to comment on the process for developing the
