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SNIPE bacterial defense system shreds phage DNA before infection can begin
What if the Trojan horse had been pulled to pieces, revealing the ruse and fending off the invasion, just as it entered the gates of Troy? That's an apt description of a newly characterized bacterial defense system that chops up foreign DNA. Bacteria and the viruses that infect
How science is rewriting the rules of marine taxonomy, one seaweed at a time
Along the southern coastline, researchers dive deep to collect seaweed from kelp forests and rocky platforms, taking small samples and the location of each sample. Back in the lab, the specimens are preserved—some dried, others kept alive—so they can be studied, cultured and
Neon Buys Korean Thriller ‘Hope,’ Starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
“Hope,” a sci-fi thriller from Korean auteur Na Hong-jin, has sold to Neon ahead of its Cannes Film Festival premiere. According to the logline, “Hope” follows a police officer who is alerted to the news that a tiger has appeared in the hills, sending the town into chaos. But
Ex-Bethesda Exec Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Maker Isn’t Part Of Something ‘Genuine’ Or ‘Authentic’ At Microsoft
Pete Hines is retired but still had harsh words for Microsoft
Former Bethesda exec thinks the studio should get more respect for the complex, open worlds it creates: 'Go try that s**t in Red Dead Redemption 2'
Despite retiring 3 years ago, Pete Hines remains one of the studio's staunchest defenders.
The Paradoxical Delights of South America’s Biggest Art Fair
The 22nd edition of SP-Arte in São Paulo stands at a global nexus, yet feels decidedly regional.
Tropical trees are more neighborly than trees further from the equator, study finds
Tropical trees are better neighbors than trees in temperate forests, according to a study published in the journal Nature by researchers from 29 different institutions including the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the ForestGEO global network of forest
An interview with Ronald Wayne , Apple’s forgotten...
An interview with Ronald Wayne , Apple’s forgotten third founder. (He was with the company all of 2 weeks.)
White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
By Phil Stewart and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire deal with Iran, with some aides and advisers privately voicing concern about
Get ready to play Overwatch's most popular maps even more in season 2 as Blizzard tweaks the voting process to prefer the majority
The new random map option could save you, but we all know it's just going to be King's Row.
Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
What to know about automatic Selective Service registration starting in December
A new law signed by President Trump at the end of last year authorizes the automatic registration of most young men into the military draft pool. The change is not tied to the U.S.’s military operations against Iran, which began after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes at
Someone allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
A suspect was arrested after the early morning incident, which caused minor damage and no injuries.
Best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (April 10-12 2026)
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
Prince Harry Sued for Defamation by African Charity He Co-Founded
Prince Harry has been sued by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded, for defamation, according to AP News. Court filings also showed former trustee Mark Dyer as a defendant. While neither Harry nor Dyer have made public statements about the proceeding, a lengthy
Natasha Lyonne Says She Was ‘Detained’ by ICE After Being Escorted Off Plane
"Sign of the times, I guess," the actress wrote in her latest post about the incident
Raskin asks White House physician for ‘comprehensive cognitive assessment’ of Trump
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Friday pressed the White House physician for a full evaluation of President Trump’s cognitive abilities. In a letter to Sean Barbabella, a Navy captain serving as Trump’s official doctor, Raskin argued that Trump’s words and actions in recent
Archaeological survey at Gnith reveals new details about pearl millet's westward expansion
A study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa sheds new light on the westward spread of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) agriculture in prehistoric West Africa. A recent survey documented its earliest known occurrence in the Lac de Guiers basin of Northern
Palantir stock briefly jumps after Trump praise on Truth Social
Palantir’s stock briefly jumped Friday morning after President Trump praised the data analytics company for its “great war fighting capabilities.” “Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has proven to have great war fighting capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies!!!” Trump
Gundam’s new trailer has me dreaming for an Armored Core anime
The upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway sequel is the best sign that FromSoftworks have a hit they need to make after Elden Ring movie.
Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter
The company behind Unreal and Fortnite is hoping its partnership with Disney can help it overcome some recent struggles
Africa: A Failed U.S. Attempt to Opt Out of Democracy Talk
[CFR] When Washington chooses not to comment on democracy, authoritarians and their backers fill in the silence.
Rapper Offset Released From Hospital Following Shooting, Says He’s ‘Good’ But ‘Planning to Be Better’
Rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after he was shot in Hollywood, Florida, earlier this week, sharing that he’s “good” but “planning to be better.” In a statement shared on social media, the Migos rapper thanked everyone who’s shown him love over the past few
‘Baywatch’ to Expand Venice Beach Footprint as Filming Continues
The producers of “Baywatch” are looking to expand their footprint at Venice Beach as filming continues on the show. The production met Friday with city and county officials at Fox, and came to a consensus about modifications to the show’s film permit. “Everybody came away from
Starmer says NATO in US's 'interests' as Gulf tour ends
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Friday that NATO was "in America's interests", at the end of a three-day visit to the Gulf to discuss bolstering the "fragile" Middle East truce. Starmer's comments followed US President Donald Trump's renewed attacks this week on
Trump Team Admits It Based Blue State Fraud Probe on Faulty Data
Donald Trump’s administration admitted that it spread faulty claims of health care fraud in New York state, raising questions about the federal government’s crusade to cut waste in Democratic states across the country, according to an exclusive report from The Associated Press
Why warmer Caribbean waters could mean slower hurricanes and worse flooding
Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region. A new study led by Newcastle University using satellite data shows that tropical cyclones and their post-tropical
Iran calls for Lebanon cease-fire, asset release as Trump says 'they have no cards'
Iranian officials say Lebanon cease-fire and release of frozen assets must precede U.S. talks, urge Washington to halt Israeli strikes and honor commitments. Earlier on Friday, Trump told The New York Post that the U.S. is 'loading up the ships with the best ammunition'
Why the Box Office for ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Matters: ‘Audiences Have the Power to Dictate What Gets Made in Hollywood,’ Says Producer Will Packer
On March 25, filmmaker Nina Lee was about to give a speech to a room full of high school students, advising them how to navigate the Hollywood film business. But the Atlanta native was in a tough spot. She was frustrated because her recent rom-com project, “That’s Her,”
Lucy Dacus Introduces Her Dad to Bruce Springsteen: ‘I Have Fulfilled My Purpose’
The singer-songwriter has been a lifelong Springsteen fan, saying, “I wouldn’t write music the same way without him, maybe wouldn’t write music at all"
YouTuber Who Lost Lawsuit To Donkey Kong High Score Contender Billy Mitchell Is Now Suing Him For ‘Emotional Distress’
YouTuber Karl Jobst filed the lawsuit with the Southern District of Florida as a 'Pro Se Plaintiff,' which means he won't be represented by a lawyer
ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
WASHINGTON, April 10 - President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie on visa applications in order to secure U.S. citizenship for their U.S.-born babies, an issue that Trump has highlighted to justify his attempts to
This Risograph Studio Celebrates 400 Artist Postcards Mailed Around the Globe
Gabriella Marcella founded Risotto in 2012 after purchasing her first risograph machine secondhand. 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 article This Risograph
Inside Pixar’s Scrapped Movie ‘Be Fri’ and the “Devastating” Aftermath
"Disney reps were like, 'We can't have a girl power movie,'" an insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about the animation studio making the rare decision to cancel the feature after years of development.
Trump’s Board of Peace Is Already a Mess
Enthusiasm to actually fund the Gaza redevelopment proposal is waning. The Board of Peace, a pet project cooked up by Donald Trump late last year, has received just a tiny part of the total $17 billion pledged to the charter by various countries, reported Reuters Friday. Ten
Radiohead Covers Joy Division’s Ceremony
From a livestream recorded many years ago, this is Radiohead covering Joy Division’s Ceremony . The song was originally written by Joy Division but the version most people know is New Order’s — it was their first single. From Wikipedia : “Ceremony” was one of the last Joy
Trump Unveils Design Plan for Tacky, 250-Foot Victory Arch
The White House revealed the designs for Donald Trump’s planned arch at Memorial Circle in Washington, D.C., Friday, and they heavily feature his preferred gold aesthetic. The renderings were filed by the Department of the Interior along with the Commission of Fine Arts. The
DC pipe bomb suspect not covered by Trump Jan. 6 pardon: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a judge to deny a motion of dismissal made by the man suspected of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, after the defendant argued he should be exempt from his charges under President Trump’s related
Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Suspect arrested after OpenAI CEO Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail
A 20-year-old suspect was taken into custody Friday morning after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail toward OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home in San Francisco, the company confirmed to The Associated Press. The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) said in a statement that
Kristi Noem’s Husband Reportedly Told Dominatrix He Was Trans
The “bimbofication” scandal surrounding Kristi Noem’s husband has somehow gotten even worse. Just weeks after reporting that Bryon Noem—currently married to proudly anti-LGBTQ former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—liked to dress in drag as a large-breasted woman in his
Major new telescope on Chilean summit opens window on universe
Thirty-four years after Cornell University scientists first conceived it, the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) now rises above the Atacama Desert, near the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in Chile. FYST will help answer some of the most important questions in astronomy,
Scientists turn 'mess' into breakthrough: Chaotic design unlocks next-generation optical devices
Researchers from the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy have flipped a long-held assumption in optics, showing that deliberately introducing controlled disorder into ultra-thin optical devices can dramatically increase their power and versatility, without making
French man charged with locking son in van for more than a year
The boy was found malnourished, naked, lying next to human excrement and unable to walk, the prosecutor said.
Israel and Lebanon's envoys in Washington to hold call ahead of next week's negotiations
The preliminary conversation comes ahead of expected peace talks between Israel and Lebanon that are set to take place at the U.S. State Department in Washington next Tuesday. A diplomatic source familiar with the matter said Israel has agreed to cease attacks in Beirut
For South Korea, an alliance in question
South Korea’s decades of sacrifice are colliding with a more transactional United States – and that collision is raising hard questions about reciprocity, reliability and strategic autonomy. In 2013, South Korean President Park Geun-hye stood before a joint session of the
Huckabee says he lived in 1 room for 6 weeks before Iran ceasefire
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday described his living situation prior to the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, saying he lived in one room and had very limited movement. “After 6 wks of living at command center in one room w/ 2 dogs, sleeping on cots, making