The Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp owner last Tuesday launched Muse Image, its first AI image generator meant to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Google’s Nano Banana 2.
A coalition of 12 Democratic attorneys general led by California filed a lawsuit Monday.
Finch will miss the upcoming North American leg of L7's Last Hurrah tour after undergoing multiple surgeries
The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead of this year’s Costa Rica Media
In a Saturday post on X, Musk invoked his longtime nickname for Altman, writing: “Scam Altman strikes again…”
Palestinians in Gaza do need basic supplies desperately; but they need something beyond survival too: a political endgame. Without that, the Israeli government's plans for a total takeover are moving forward almost unchecked
Leaders are exploring attaching the SAVE America Act to another floor vehicle.
The Shins' debut album Oh, Inverted World turned 25 this summer, but the band had been going for five years by the time that dropped. The wistfully chirping indie rockers are celebrating three decades with a new limited edition 30th anniversary 7" featuring previously
The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup.
Game Freak's action RPG is emphatically not a Pokémon game for widdle babies, but a combat-forward experience for tough customers
Researchers have captured how a molecule redistributes energy after absorbing light, differentiating the roles of individual atoms in the process. They used X-ray flashes from the European XFEL to show that different atoms in the same molecule can reveal different aspects of
Pollinators—including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some nectar-loving birds—are a cornerstone of our natural environment. By helping plants reproduce, they keep our ecosystems healthy and ensure we can grow vital food crops.
I can't catch killers, but I like labeling blood stains and bullet holes. Is that a job?
Labs will take place at Ucross Foundation in Clearmont, Wyoming for feature film producers from July 13-18, and for documentary producers July 20-25.
Jake Shane is bringing his viral “Pilates shakes” to Alo’s fitness app. The content creator and podcaster has teamed with Alo Wellness Club for “Shake & Train With Jake Shane: Strength x Pilates,” a four-part workout series launching July 13. Filmed aboard the Alo Voyage on the
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote’s investments are proving that African industrial giants can protect the continent from geopolitical crises and supply disruptions, says Afreximbank president George Elombi.
Exactly how hot are we talking?
A coalition of 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit on Monday to block the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros., defying the Department of Justice, which approved the deal last month. The coalition, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleges that the $111
Fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer will have a continuation for one of the most beloved characters of all time
In the latest instance of Donald Trump’s family lining their pockets during his time in the White House, the president’s sons are cashing in on the administration’s military spending strategy with investments in defense technology. A new analysis from The Washington Post found
“Victoria in the Clouds,” starring Berlin best actress winner Paulina García, and “Quemada,” from the producer of 2026 Cannes winner “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” both feature at the 2026 Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro, a projects showcase that highlights key
Far-right conspiracy theorists still aren’t convinced that Mitch McConnell is alive. The Kentucky senator hasn’t been seen since June 14, when he was found unconscious in his Washington residence. For weeks, McConnell’s office has refused to provide a clear explanation
The studio has inked a deal with the estate of Wes Craven to revive the Freddy Kreuger horror franchise and will release it via its newly launched Paramount Primal label.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday issued a new broadside in the U.S. fight with the International Criminal Court (ICC), announcing a diplomatic effort by the Trump administration to dismantle the global tribunal. Rubio issued the action call in an opinion article with
SEO-unfriendly Detroit synth-punks have a reportedly wild live show that makes heavy use of a strobe light and a subwoofer. Their sound is a quasi-industrial low-tech grind that combines abrasive vocals with throbbing beats. Last month, the band dropped their Germs-referencing
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, seen as potential a 2028 presidential hopeful, said Sunday that there is a “carnival of corruption” in Washington, D.C. “Right now, what's at stake is nothing less than the American Dream. It is endangered. If you were born the
Deadman All Stars is the biggest live event Jagex has put together to date.
Technology leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman traded barbs on social media over the weekend after the SpaceX founder used Apple's new trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI to bash Altman over an alleged "scam." Musk on Saturday posted to X that Altman "takes scamming to a whole new
Cutting-edge display tech is more affordable than even ever, but which is best for PC gaming?
'Improved resolution' is not worth $60, Square
Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centers on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because
Progress in chemistry is often gradual, with some of its most important advances taking years—sometimes decades—to unfold. A case in point is the discovery of a novel "ferrocenophane" from the class of compounds known as "sandwich molecules"—so named because of their particular
Renowned Costa Rican actor, playwright and poet Ana Istarú will appear alongside daughter Ardélia Istarú in the latter’s next directorial outing, “Quemada.” Valentina Maurel’s production company Tres Tigres will produce alongside France’s Geko Films and Panama’s Mansa
Carrie, Stephen King's classic novel, is getting its first TV series this fall. Mike Flanagan, who's adapted previous King works, is developing it.
Great, I'll take one. With the Framework mainboards, of course.
The fatal shooting is the second ICE-involved death after a Mexican national was shot and killed last week in Houston
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday moved to dispel the allegation that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. "CLAIM: Iranian propaganda claimed today that three American service members were killed in Kuwait by strikes from Iran. FALSE,"
Yemen's internationally-recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest flare-up in years with the rebels, who blamed the authorities' Saudi backers for the attack and threatened retaliation. The rebels control Yemen's capital Sanaa
Leaks of an apparent ETB booklet show cards for fan favorites Meowth and Gengar, as well as the full slate of 30 different Pikachu in the set