Mamdani doubles down on Ken Griffin attack despite Citadel’s threat to pull $6 billion NYC project
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was remorseless Friday about dragging billionaire Ken Griffin in a viral video promoting a new, proposed pied-á-terre tax.
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Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time
Windows users will no longer be forced to run automatic updates in the middle of a game or a busy day. Microsoft is rolling out some long-awaited changes to Windows Update to users on its Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels, including the ability to indefinitely delay
Some Labubu dolls contain banned cotton from Chinese region known for forced labor: investigation
A new investigation found some Labubu dolls contain cotton that is banned in the US because it comes from a region in China known for forced labor laws.
Gen V canceled by Amazon amid The Boys season 5
Amazon Prime canceled Gen V after season 2, but its creators hinted that The Boys universe may not be done with its characters.
U.S. targets China’s shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions
Ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, Washington widens its crackdown on secretive oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.
Judge Denies Cher’s Bid for Emergency Conservatorship Over Son Elijah Blue Allman
“She’s out here trying to help him, trying to make sure he’s in a position to become the person who she knows and loves,” Cher's lawyer told the court at a Friday hearing
Comcast’s Brian Roberts 2025 Pay Rises 4% to $35.1 Million, Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh Sees 154% Bump to $71.8 Million
Comcast gave Brian Roberts a pay raise last year — but not nearly as much as his recently promoted co-CEO, Mike Cavanagh. Roberts, chairman and co-CEO of the media and cable conglomerate, had compensation worth $35.15 million in 2025, up 4% from the year prior, according to a
These Bees Change Color with the Weather
But the biological significance of their shifts is a mystery The post These Bees Change Color with the Weather appeared first on Nautilus .
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’ ‘The Mummy’ Movie Moves to 2027 as Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Bumps to 2028
Two of Universal’s most highly anticipated reboots are shifting release dates: “Miami Vice ’85,” starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, is moving to May 19, 2028, taking the previously announced release date for the next installment of “The Mummy,” which features the
Leavitt says Powell probe 'not necessarily dropped,' 'just under a different authority'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday sought to signal that the legal pressure was not off Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite the Justice Department dropping its investigation into his handling of renovations at the central bank. Leavitt said "the case is not
Pupil Slicer & Tayne – “W.N.”
London metal experimentalists Pupil Slicer dropped their album Fleshwork last year. Today they’ve teamed up with the industrial noise pop act Tayne, also from London, on a single called “W.N.” It’s a hefty industrial track with eerie vocals, a compulsively listenable synth
Final Fantasy 14 Is Finally Coming To Switch 2 But There’s Apparently A Nintendo Tax
Producer Yoshi-P showed off the port with some quick laps around the iconic Limsa Lominsa plaza
King Charles III, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet next week
King Charles III is expected to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) next week as part of the king's trip to the U.S., The Hill confirmed Friday. The two leaders will meet for a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday. Politico reported
Star Wars Echoes of the Empire comic wants you to visit Galaxy’s Edge
If you've yet to go to Disneyland and take part in Galaxy's Edge, then Marvel and Disney's new Star Wars comic might be just the thing to persuade you
Bipartisan senators unveil bill pushing back on Trump easing Russia oil sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators led by Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing back on President Trump’s decision to loosen sanctions on Russian oil amid a global shortage of oil supplies by introducing legislation to restore congressional oversight
Remembering James Hayward, LA’s Adored Cowboy Painter
A legendary artist, Jimmy was equally known for his magnetic personality, sense of ribald humor, and inspired storytelling.
Square Enix confirms FFXIV Switch 2 release date and extra subscription
Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 will be released this summer, but you'll need a separate subscription to play it, Square Enix announced at Fan Fest 2026
The release date for Path of Exile 2's next expansion couldn't be better for action RPG fans planning to play Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred first
This works out perfectly.
EU and US deepen cooperation on critical minerals amid concerns over China’s dominance
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said that with the Memorandum of Understanding, "we will be delivering on our goals much faster than before."
After over 3 years of running like dogwater on Steam Deck, one of my favorite RPGs has finally earned its Verified badge
I hope this is no delusion.
California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking permission from the California city of San Clemente to install an Anduril Industries surveillance tower on a cliff that would allow for constant monitoring of entire coastal neighborhoods. The proposed tower is Anduril's Sentry,
A papyrus of part of the Iliad has been discovered in a...
A papyrus of part of the Iliad has been discovered in a Roman-era tomb of mummies in Egypt . “The papyrus contains a passage from Book II of Homer’s Iliad, specifically the section known as the ‘Catalogue of Ships’…”
One scientist’s 10-year quest to calculate the strength of gravity
Earth’s gravitational force, g, has been known for centuries. But the exact value of G, the universal gravitational constant, is elusive
Fable creator says it's 'a real shame' the reboot is dropping the horns-or-halo morality system
Peter Molyneux is an old school guy, and he likes old school systems.
Senate GOP Armed Services chair: ‘Time is over’ for talks with Iran
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) says “the time is over for negotiations with Iran’s regime,” signaling growing pessimism among Senate Republicans about the likelihood of reaching a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without further U.S.
Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi has entered production, Elon Musk says
Splashy promotional videos shared on X by Tesla and Musk showed the robotaxi, which doesn’t have a steering wheel or pedals, drive itself off the factory floor at the company’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
‘Half Man’ Creator/Star Richard Gadd on His Physical Transformation, Taking a Beat After His Back-to-Back Series and His Hot Take on Tuna and Peanut Butter
After “Baby Reindeer” wrapped production in 2023, Richard Gadd didn’t take a beat. Virtually the next day, he started on his follow-up, the gripping new HBO limited series “Half Man.” Now, as he spoke to Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Gadd said he has finally come up for
Battlefield movie coming from Michael B. Jordan
EA's Battlefield game franchise is getting a movie adaptation from Sinners star Michael B. Jordan & Mission Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie.
PSA: Crimson Desert's new camera settings can make the game look like Baldur's Gate 3
I wouldn't recommend fighting in isometric view, however.
US imposes sanctions targeting Iran's oil network in China
The Treasury Department on Friday announced new sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery and dozens of shipping firms and vessels, including those with ties to Hong Kong, in a bid to disrupt Iran’s oil exports. The sanctions take aim at a main revenue stream for Iran, ahead of
Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump says
US President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying US demands, as talks were expected to resume in Pakistan.“They’re making an offer and we’ll have to see,” Trump said during a phone interview.For all the latest headlines,
It Sure Doesn’t Sound Like Missing GOP Rep. Will Be Back Anytime Soon
Republican Representative Thomas Kean Jr. of western New Jersey h asn’t voted on a single bill since March 5. Apparently, he’s been ill. Kean Jr. and his staff never explained to his constituents why the lawmaker was suddenly missing in action, but the 57-year-old politician
Leavitt Admits Trump Is Trying to Fool Rebel GOP Senator on Fed
It sure seems that the Trump administration is trying to pull a fast one on Senator Thom Tillis. Just hours after the Department of Justice announced Friday that it had dropped the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the renovation of the central bank’s
The best possible fantasy author is writing a dark, tragic prequel novel for our beloved Baldur's Gate 3 boy Astarion
Wildly prolific fantasy and horror author T. Kingfisher just got announced as the writer of an Astarion backstory novel coming this year.
Final Fantasy XIV Won’t Let You Give Your Character A Fat Ass…’Yet’
Square Enix’s annual Fan Festival is popping off
Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement
April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid, sustainable agreement to the Middle East crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. A
'We don't have to fire 1000 people to keep it working': Facepunch Studios says paying s&box game developers is sustainable, with '$500,000 paid out to date'
Developers can also export their games standalone to Steam: "No hidden percentages, no rug pulls, your work is yours."
Best new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (April 24-26)
Xbox Game Pass added a lot of new games this month. Here are some of the best additions of April's line-up.
This New Model May Explain Why You’re Not a Twin
It’s a rare event The post This New Model May Explain Why You’re Not a Twin appeared first on Nautilus .
Biz leaders pitch ‘exemption’ to Mamdani and Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax
“If a person creates 100 jobs there should be an exemption,” Partnership for New York City's Steven Fulop said.
Michael Jackson’s “Second Family” Claim He Sexually Abused Four Kids in New Lawsuit
A family that previously defended the singer now says their kids were repeatedly assaulted by Jackson at Neverland, on trips and on tour stops.
As Israel focuses on Hezbollah, the Saudis and Trump envision an anti-Iran axis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressured Trump to impose a cease-fire with Hezbollah and is now striving to influence the Israel-Lebanon talks, which Jerusalem feels it's being forced into
Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision
The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.
US sounds alarm on China’s AI distillation as DeepSeek V4 debuts
Washington has vowed to curb what it sees as the unauthorized extraction of intellectual property from United States-developed artificial intelligence models, sharpening its stance just as China’s DeepSeek unveiled its latest system. The White House Office of Science and
Final Fantasy 14 Is Taking Its Next Giant Step With The Evercold Expansion
The game hasn’t had a new saga in 13 years
Refreshing Turn to Craft at AIPAD's Photography Show
In a year of AI image corruption, this year’s fair, focused largely on Latin American and Latine artists, feels especially hopeful.
A Refreshing Turn to Craft at AIPAD's Photography Show
In a year of AI image corruption, this year’s fair, focused largely on Latin American and Latine artists, feels especially hopeful.
All card evolutions in Vampire Crawlers
Here's how to find every card combination to upgrade your deck in Vampire Crawlers
Jan Staller Photographs the Nuts and Bolts of Manhattan's Urban Symphony
The American photographer's new book transforms the city's endless construction sites into otherworldly visions.
Jake Reiner Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Parents Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer: ‘This Truly Is My Living Nightmare’
Jake Reiner is speaking out following the deaths of his parents Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer in December 2025. “Nothing can prepare you for what it feels like to lose both parents instantly at the same time. It’s too devastating to comprehend. I still wake up every morning
