‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua: Making Michael Jackson Biopic Was “Spiritual Journey”

The late pop star's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars in the Lionsgate feature that hits theaters this spring.

Amazon expected this co-op party game to draw in 100,000+ active players, but it hit an all-time peak of just 320 on Steam and now it's closing for good just 6 months after it launched

Few games encapsulate all that was wrong with Amazon's approach to making games more aptly than King of Meat.

I've already played the demo of this co-op pirate survival game for 7 hours, but the boisterous sea shanties my crew sings keep me coming back for more

The demo for Windrose is a rollicking pirate adventure—once you've chopped down enough trees, that is.

The latest Steam Next Fest features a pile of Palworld-likes as witches and airships battle over the creature-collecting survival subgenre

I can only assume there's a Nintendo lawyer seething somewhere.

Reading a Biography of a Mountain

Mount Rushmore, originally known as Six Grandfathers, gets its own biography, plus Sarah Bond on museums’ approach to polychromy and whiteness.

Why This Region of Space Appears to Be Populated by Snowmen

New research offers an elegant explanation The post Why This Region of Space Appears to Be Populated by Snowmen appeared first on Nautilus .

French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

Supreme Court ruling throws Trump administration's tariff strategy into flux. What it means for global trade, U.S. economy

President Trump's new tariffs could further strain global trade relations, pushing businesses to operate more cautiously and hurting the U.S. economy.

Wasserman Music’s Turmoil Calms Down as Name Change and Sale Move Forward

Over the last few weeks, as the drama around Wasserman Agency founder Casey Wasserman’s presence in the Epstein files and his professional future have unfolded, misinformation has spread at a rate that is rare even for the entertainment business. Complicating matters further is

Live Nation Files Motion to Postpone Start of Antitrust Trial

With their antitrust trial tentatively set to start next Monday, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have filed a motion to delay the proceedings so that an appeals court can determine whether two legal questions could “dramatically change” and “substantially narrow” the trial. The

Multinational companies could drive climate action better than governments

With the current U.S. federal administration abandoning its leadership role in the fight against climate change, international efforts by governments to mitigate global warming appear to have stalled, at least for now. But according to Adelina Barbalau, an expert on climate

World Nature Photography awards 2026 – in pictures

The World Nature Photography awards have announced the winners for 2026 and Australian Jono Allen has taken out the top prize Continue reading...

Nothing About The Big Xbox Shakeup Makes Sense

I have so many more questions than answers

Matthew Lillard Says Tarantino Dissing Him Felt Like He Got ‘Punched in the Mouth’ Because He’d ‘Love’ to Be in a Tarantino Movie: ‘Just Kind of a Bummer’

Matthew Lillard told People magazine that he would “love” to be in a Quentin Tarantino movie, which is why it “sucked” when the director criticized him last year along with fellow actors Paul Dano and Owen Wilson. Lillard added: “I think he’s a lovely filmmaker, and to just

DHS leans into tech

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story DHS tech buildout sparks backlash from Democrats The Trump administration’s deployment of a wide range of technologies to support its sweeping deportation push and respond to those protesting immigration raids is sparking pushback

Neal Dunn says he'll serve out term, quashing resignation rumors

SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit The Supreme Court will consider a bid from oil companies to toss out a locality’s climate change lawsuit against the companies. © Greg Nash The justices decided to take

Amazon's latest game failure is King of Meat, which goes offline in April

King of Meat, the co-op party game show game from Glowmade, is shutting down, Amazon Game Studios has confirmed.

Tourette’s Advocate ‘Deeply Mortified’ if Anyone Thought BAFTA Tics Were ‘Intentional’

John Davidson, subject of the biopic I Swear , issued a statement after he was heard involuntarily shouting the N-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage

Trump-Putin deal could include US investors reopening Nord Stream

The Trump administration is trying to work out a settlement to the Ukraine war. Part of the formula for success is convincing Russia to settle for less than what it wants, and convincing the Ukrainians to agree to a deal that Washington prefers. On the table for Russia are

Australia begins inquiry into anti-Semitism after Bondi attacks

There will not be any testimony heard or evidence given.

Chipping Away at the Facade of Mount Rushmore

In “Biography of a Mountain,” author Matthew Davis deftly weaves together interviews and stories that reveal so much more than a linear narrative of the monument’s history.

Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi attacks

SYDNEY, Feb 24 - Australia will on Tuesday begin a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, after an attack on a Jewish event last year killed 15 people.

Peter Attia departs CBS News after communications with Epstein surface

Wellness and anti-aging doctor Peter Attia is leaving CBS News after communications he had with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were brought to light, The Hill confirmed on Monday. Attia, who built a brand and made a name for himself in media working on longevity

Trump refutes reports that top general Dan Caine warned of Iran strike risks

President Trump refuted reports on Monday that Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has advised the president and other top officials that a military action versus Iran could pose substantial risks and leave the U.S. entwined in a prolonged conflict in the

Netflix plans Trumpian charm offensive after Paramount submits bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources

The planned meetings, which have yet to be reported, could include a face-to-face sit-down between CEO Ted Sarandos and President Trump.

What to know about the Jalisco cartel and its late leader

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with organized crime expert Steven Dudley about "El Mencho" and what the death of the cartel leader means for the fight against drug trafficking in Mexico.

Maryland sues DHS, Noem over ICE detention facility

Maryland filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over a new detention facility in the state. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown said the Trump

Trump denies Pentagon opposes war with Iran as IDF assesses possibility of U.S. strike

Israel is carefully monitoring the gathering American forces in the Middle East, but no one is sure of what Trump is planning. Meanwhile, Trump says he is not 'I would rather have a deal than not,' as U.S. envoys are set to attend talks in Geneva on Thursday

Trump's tariff Plan B

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump plots new tariffs after Supreme Court loss President Trump is rushing to rebuild his tariff wall after the Supreme Court struck down a pillar of his trade

Altman calls Musk’s space data center plans ‘ridiculous’ for current AI computing needs

OpenAI CEO cites launch costs and maintenance challenges as SpaceX files to deploy 1 million orbital satellites

North Korea's Kim says country to develop economy over next 5 years

SEOUL, Feb 24 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country will solidify and develop the quality of its economy over the next five years, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

Gorsuch takes aim at fellow Supreme Court justices in tariff decision

Beneath the surface of the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch had choice words for his colleagues. In a solo opinion, Gorsuch called out his fellow justices for their inconsistent application of a controversial legal doctrine in decisions invalidating former

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office

25 years ago, Henry Selick made his own take on Tim Burton's Beetlejuice

The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick stumbled in live action with Monkeybone, an ambitious but weak riff on Tim Burton's dark comedy.

Trump says he ended the war in DR Congo, but the fighting is far from over

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war.

France bars US ambassador Kushner from meeting government officials

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has barred U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles Kushner from meeting with government officials. A French official told The Hill Monday that Kushner did not show up to the foreign ministry when he was summoned, a breach

Bhattacharya’s dual role draws anxieties

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Bhattacharya’s dual role draws anxieties National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya’s influence over public health has grown two-fold now that he’s assumed temporary control over the

How natural language processing and AI can help policymakers address global food insecurity

NLP offers powerful opportunities to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—including SDG2 (Zero Hunger). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, mounting climate change impacts, and other crises in the 2020s, global food security has suffered

Interior scales back environmental regulations for public lands

The Interior Department, which is in charge of the nation’s public lands and waters, has completed a major scaling back of its environmental regulations. The department, which also oversees activities including drilling and mining on the nation’s lands and in its waters, has

System isolates single extracellular vesicle surface proteins to map function

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny biological bubbles that carry nucleic acids and proteins between cells, playing an essential role in tissue repair, neuroprotection and immune health. By isolating the surface proteins of these bubbles, researchers can understand more about

“We” Haven’t Lost Our Sense of Shame....

“We” Haven’t Lost Our Sense of Shame. Only Republicans Have. “I remember when Republicans used to lecture us all the time about the disappearance of shame in our culture…”

Heartopia interactive map

Our Heartopia interactive map marks every harvestable fruit, ore, tree, and mushroom.

Isaac Hayes Estate Settles With Trump Over Rally Use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

The musician’s son had accused Trump of infringing on the song and representing “the worst in integrity and class”

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war. US media reported that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of

Accelerating next generation medicine with new drug delivery platform

Scientists have developed an adaptable materials platform that can safely and efficiently deliver a wide range of genetic medicines, an advance that could accelerate the development of next-generation vaccines, cancer treatments, and gene-silencing drugs. Experts from the

Automated catalyst testing uses two coordinated robots, cutting 32 days of work to 17 hours

A technology has been developed that uses robots rather than humans to evaluate the performance of newly developed catalysts. By operating 45 times faster than manual work while also improving precision, it is expected to significantly shorten catalyst development timelines. A

Who should shovel the snow? This weird math puzzle can help

Blizzards are a real-life example of what game theorists call the “snowdrift problem,” a cousin of the prisoner’s dilemma that offers clues to why we choose to cooperate

NAACP Image Award Nom ‘HipHopGamer’ Gerard Williams on Launch of Gaming Content Category: ‘They Need to Be a Part of That Conversation’

For the first time ever, the NAACP Image Awards are getting into gaming. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kick off a two-day stream of its virtual awards portion Monday at 8 p.m. on Youtube. Among the multiple digital content creator categories that will be announced out of the