Video game bosses with two health bars are good, actually
The trope of video game bosses with multiple, refilling health bars is often hated, but more often understood. Here's why they're good.
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Global data gaps highlight why citizen science has now become essential for official statistics
For more than three decades, DHS provided vital demographic and health data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition in over 90 countries. Its termination leaves major gaps in tracking the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Tom Cherones, ‘Seinfeld’ Producer and Director, Dies at 86
Tom Cherones, the director and producer best known for working on 81 of the first 86 episodes of “Seinfeld” during the show’s first five years, has died. He was 86. Cherones died on Jan. 5 at his home in Florence, Ore., from Alzheimer’s disease, a family spokesperson announced.
Deadlock dev teases the community over its favorite hero that was briefly tested and removed: 'We made delicious stock out of his bones and meats'
The curious case of Fathom, Deadlock's missing best boy.
Dave Matthews Slams Trump Administration and ICE After Minneapolis Shooting
"This administration, these people who are trying to tell us not to believe what we see. It is so horrific," singer says of videos of Renee Nicole Good shooting
Minneapolis mayor: Trump wants us to 'take the bait' on agitators at protests
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) commended protesters in the city for “not taking the bait” from President Trump and for keeping demonstrations peaceful. “Not only have they not taken the bait, they have pushed others back from the brink, to say, ‘Hey, you know what? This is
Sydney Sweeney, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and More Golden Globes 2026 Celeb Party Pics
The Golden Globes may be on Sunday, Jan. 11, but the celebrations began in the days and nights leading up to the big ceremony. On Wednesday, the Globes gathered at the Beverly Hilton to film “Golden Eve,” a CBS primetime special that honored Sarah Jessica Parker with the Carol
Grenell says X account hacked after sharing Washington Opera exit from Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell on Saturday said his X account was hacked, resulting in the removal of several posts related to the Washington National Opera’s (WNO) exit from the performance venue. “I have alerted @x that someone hacked my account last night - and
Matt Rogers Apologizes for Urging Voters Not to Donate to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Campaign, Says He Has ‘Great Respect’ for Her: ‘My Phrasing Was Not Right’
Matt Rogers has apologized for previous comments urging voters not to donate to Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate campaign, after the remarks sparked online backlash. “Hey everybody. I hear the response and I am taking every bit of it to heart, I promise,”
Q&A: What do scientists need to learn next about blocking enzymes to treat disease?
Enzymes are the molecular machines that power life; they build and break down molecules, copy DNA, digest food, and drive virtually every chemical reaction in our cells. For decades, scientists have designed drugs to slow down or block enzymes, stopping infections or the growth
Minnesota reps denied access to ICE facility as protests persist
Three Minnesota Democratic congresswomen said that they were denied access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. In an interview with MS NOW after the incident, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said she and Reps. Angie
Bill Pulte says White House moving away from 50-year mortgage plan
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte indicated Friday that the Trump administration may be moving away from a 50-year mortgage proposal floated as a way to lower costs for homebuyers. “I think we have other priorities,” Pulte told reporters when asked if the White
Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout
Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be ‘engagement, engagement, engagement’ with countries such as Saudi Arabia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to
Trump is right: Ban big investors from the housing market
President Trump has proposed a ban on big investors buying single-family homes, in an effort to level the playing field and make homeownership more accessible to the average American family.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
Larian's head writer has a simple answer for how AI-generated text helps development: 'It doesn't,' thanks to its best output being 'a 3/10 at best' worse than his worst drafts
My worst drafts are a 5/10 but I might have lower standards.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni given Margaret Thatcher Award by EU Conservatives
“I am a soldier in the service of an idea,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on receiving the Margaret Thatcher Awards, an event in mid- December organized at the Roman Aquarium by New Direction, the think tank of the European Conservative and Reformist family.
‘The Audacity’ Puts a Spotlight on the Human Side of Silicon Valley
For Silicon Valley in 2026, is it a time of Renaissance or a return to the Dark Ages? AMC Network’s “The Audacity” aims to probe all the power, drama and influence that exudes from San Jose and environs. Stars Billy Magnussen and Simon Helberg took part in Variety‘s annual
DHS Responds To Billie Eilish Calling ICE A “Terrorist Group”
Countless musicians have slammed ICE with even more fervor than usual since an agent's fatal shooting of 37-year-old US citizen Renee Nicole Good in her car in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday (Jan. 7). Billie Eilish spoke up by resharing a series of posts to her Instagram Story,
