Maybe I should just buy Factorio? I'd like Arknights: Endfield a lot more if it would stop trying to be Genshin Impact and just let me build

Leave me alone, I have quotas to hit.

Barry Silbert ramps up lobbying while fighting multi-billion fraud allegations

The crypto titan has been accused of defrauding numerous mega investors — including Mark Cuban

How BAFTA’s Embrace of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ Plus Snubs and New AMPAS Viewing Requirements, Could Decide the Oscars

The BAFTA nominations offered some clarity, and enough complication, to keep this year’s Oscar race interesting. Leading the charge, as expected, was Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which landed a commanding 14 nominations, falling two short of the all-time

Grounded 2's first major content update delivers a new biome, bugs, a sweet new mount, and a really big snake

Toxic Tangle is live now.

Nan Goldin Speaks Out on Censorship at Art Gallery of Ontario

“It’s chilling that this censorship plays out especially regarding Palestine, the great exception to free speech,” Goldin told Hyperallergic.

Alex Pretti Helped Veterans and Owned a Gun. Why Is Country Music Silent About His Death?

Country artists love to sing about the U.S. military and guns, but few have said anything about Pretti's death at the hands of federal immigration officers

The HWO must be picometer perfect to observe Earth 2.0

Lately we've been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA's flagship telescope mission for the 2040s. These studies have looked at the type of data they need to collect, and what the types of worlds they would expect to find would

Review finds digital tools alone do not improve finances without motivation and agency

Digital payments, online banking, investment apps, and automated credit assessments have become routine parts of our everyday financial lives. A study in the International Journal of Business Information Systems argues that, because of this, the money management skills we need

How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV

If you want to make Dawntrail’s Phantom relic weapon, you don’t necessary have to participate in the Occult Crescent. We explain how to make the weapon here.

For Dyani White Hawk, Love Is an Act of Resistance

Her exhibition "Love Language" invites viewers into the vibrant cultural legacies of Native art, and connections to land, lineage, and community.

Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, joining people and governments worldwide in a statement centered on remembrance and renewed vigilance against hatred and discrimination.

How to get to the Garden in Grounded 2

You have a few ways to get into the Garden in Grounded 2, including the War-Torn Anthill and riding the spider mount over the wall

John Thune declines chance to back Noem after Minnesota killing

Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code

An international team of researchers including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfunctions in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies. According to the researchers, these malfunctions,

Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series of Sculptural Paintings

In 'Golden Days,' Dabin Ahn reflects the grief of losing his father. 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 Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series

Bluey, the inescapable Australian cartoon dog, is getting official Minecraft DLC

Prepare for hide and seek and unhinged whimsy.

There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot.

Rachel McAdams to be First Lady of Box Office Ahead of Melania Trump Documentary

Granted, the two films couldn't be more different, with 'Melania' hoping to score the biggest opening for a documentary in a decade with a $5 million domestic launch.

CBS Unveils 10 Past ‘Survivor’ Episodes That Will Re-Air Ahead of Milestone Season 50 Premiere

CBS will air 10 “Survivor” episodes over the two weeks leading up to the three-hour premiere of the 50th season, “In the Hands of the Fans.” The “Road to 50” programming primetime event will kick off on Monday, Feb. 9, airing five nights a week for two weeks in a row.

Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments

The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

Black Bear Sets Release Date for Guy Ritchie’s ‘In the Grey’ After Delay

The action film will hit theaters on April 10, as part of a collaboration with Lionsgate after the studio dropped the film from its own 2026 release slate.

ICE agent charged with misdemeanor after altercation with activist in Illinois

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer is facing a misdemeanor charge after an alleged altercation with an activist in Illinois last month, according to local police. Brookfield Police Department Chief Michael Kuruvilla said in a statement that officers responded

Yale announces free tuition for families making less than $200,000

Yale University announced Tuesday that families with an income below $200,000 will get free tuition, following other highly ranked schools who have unveiled generous financial packages in recent years. The change, which will go into effect the 2026-2027 academic year, will

GOP candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor proposes naming mountain after Trump

Georgia state Rep. David Clark, who’s running for Georgia lieutenant governor, is proposing to rename Sawnee Mountain after President Trump as Republicans vie for the president’s endorsement in the crowded GOP primary. “President @realDonaldTrump is one of the most

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Texas Instruments, Seagate Technology, Qorvo and more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Disgruntled ex-CEO allegedly hijacked domain name, caused $1M in damage and tried to sell it for $6,666,666: lawsuit

Former That’s No Moon Entertainment CEO Michael Mumbauer seized control of company-owned domains years after he was fired for cause, it was alleged.

'When does this end?': Sister of Alex Pretti calls out 'disgusting lies' in statement

Alex Pretti's sister paid tribute to her "hero" brother while crediting those who "have stood up and helped tell his truth."

Netflix Will Stream ‘The Secret Agent’ in Brazil, Opens New São Paulo Headquarters

Netflix is marking its 15th anniversary in Brazil with the news that it will stream Oscar-nominated “The Secret Agent” exclusively in the country. It is also opening a spacious new office in São Paulo, signaling the company’s robust commitment to the territory where it debuted

North Korea’s Kim says party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent

North Korea has defied a United Nations ban against it on ballistic missile development.

Tate McRae & Justin Bieber Lead 2026 Juno Nominations

The Juno Awards, Canada's foremost music awards, have announced their 2026 nominees. For the second year in a row, Tate McRae leads the field. Her six nods tie her with Justin Bieber as this year's most nominated artist. As the CBC points out, the pop stars are nominated in the

Trump says he didn't hear officials call Alex Pretti 'a domestic terrorist'

President Trump told reporters Tuesday he had not heard some of his officials refer to Alex Pretti as an "assassin" after being fatally shot by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. "Do you agree with the assessment from some of your own officials that Alex

Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn't fallen too low

The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.

Trump approval among independent voters hits new low: Poll

President Trump’s support from independent voters dropped to a new low across both terms in office, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. The survey, conducted over the weekend, shows Trump’s net job approval among independents at negative 40 percentage points, with 27

Patel’s Remarks Conflict With Minnesota Gun Law

Minnesota allows individuals with a permit to carry a gun in public, concealed or not, and there is no state law against having a gun while at a demonstration. That contradicts FBI Director Kash Patel's claim suggesting that "you cannot bring" a loaded firearm "to any sort of

Diane Warren on Her 17th Oscar Nomination, Campaigning During Awards Season and the Two Directors for Whom She’d Write Songs

Diane Warren is sitting in her Hollywood studio wearing a High Fucking Standards long-sleeved t-shirt. “I have high fucking standards. I really do,” she says when asked what the meaning behind her top is. And she does. Especially when it comes to her songwriting, choosing

Trump on Bovino: ‘A pretty out there kind of guy’

President Trump on Tuesday referred to Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino as “a pretty out there kind of guy” when asked if his decision to have Bovino leave Minneapolis was a “pull back.” Trump said in some cases being “out there” was “good” and then suggested that may have

Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP

Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.

Green H₂ from water splitting via unique two-dimensional photocatalysts

Over the past 20 years, green hydrogen produced using sunlight has gained considerable attention as a promising pathway toward a low-carbon future. Among the various solar-driven methods for H2 production, the photocatalytic process stands out for its simplicity, low cost, and

MSC Group opens $100 million cruise headquarters in Miami as industry giant expands operations

World's third-largest cruise line will generate $300M annually in economic impact for Miami-Dade County.

More than half of Americans have 'very little' confidence in ICE: Poll

More than half of Americans have “very little” confidence in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a poll taken in the days before and after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 55 percent of

Communicating about quantum: Explanations improve understanding but reduce confidence

Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and technology? Ph.D. candidate Aletta Meinsma explored this.

A peek inside the clockwork that drives embryonic body patterning

The architecture of the body is not encoded as a formal blueprint; rather, it's the tightly orchestrated activation and deactivation of genes that coordinate body development. Many of these processes are not fully understood, but RIKEN researchers have made important headway

Singapore among slowest-growing food delivery markets in Asean despite regional surge

Singapore food delivery grew 13 per cent, while South-east Asia jumped 18 per cent in 2025.

Inside Dorothy St. Pictures, the Female-Fronted Powerhouse Behind Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson and Courtney Love’s Candid Docs

It began with a cold call email pitch to Pamela Anderson’s publicist. Julia Nottingham — the founder of Dorothy St. Pictures — claims she’ll never “spill” her secrets about what exactly was written, but admits a huge amount of care and attention went into the message. “We

Higher water levels could turn cultivated peatland in the North into a CO₂ sink

In its natural state, peatland is one of the largest carbon stores in nature. This is because the soil is so waterlogged and low in oxygen that dead plant material breaks down very slowly. The plants do not fully decompose but instead accumulate over thousands of years, forming

Commentary: How China manages Singapore-based Manus’ sale will reveal its AI ‘red line’

Beijing is wary of AI startups getting the wrong idea from Meta’s deal to buy a Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered AI company, says Wang Shengyu from the Asia Society Policy Institute.

Judge dismisses DOJ bid to obtain Oregon voter rolls

A federal judge in Oregon dismissed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against the state for refusing to provide its unredacted voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, an appointee of former President Biden, is set to issue a written opinion in the coming

Immigration officials to testify before Congress amid growing backlash over crackdown

The top officials from three immigration government agencies have agreed to testify before the House and Senate Homeland Security committees. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott and

Artist’s Street Signs in Philadelphia Warn of Fascism Ahead

The guerrilla imitations of common road signage use a distinctive brand of Philly humor to alert residents of ICE threats and looming authoritarianism.