Is Saros too easy? Carcosan Modifiers can be your difficulty settings

If you're looking to make Saros less challenging, try these Carcosan Modifiers. Just be careful not to ruin your fun in the process.

The logic of the racist Supreme Court isn’t adding up

Close watchers of the Supreme Court knew that the conservative supermajority was about to murder what was left of the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday's decision in Louisiana v. Callais took down Section 2 of the law, clearing the way for racist gerrymandering, because it is now

How the War Plans system works in Diablo 4

Here's a complete rundown on Diablo 4's War Plan system, the endgame planner that you use to create a playlist of activities and obtain more rewards

PinkPantheress Met Her Opp At Disney World

If you steal PinkPantheress' style, she might pop up at your place of work and look you right in your gigantic fake eyes. A beloved cartoon character just had to learn that the hard way. The post PinkPantheress Met Her Opp At Disney World appeared first on Stereogum .

Wasteland Remastered devs let fans keep game they accidentally gave away

The Wasteland series, which has influenced major post-apocalyptic franchises like Fallout, was briefly free on the Xbox and Microsoft store.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Judge in OpenAI trial has had it with Musk’s ‘steal from a charity’ quip: ‘You’re not a lawyer’

The judge presiding over the bombshell trial over the future of artificial intelligence titan OpenAI has apparently had it with Elon Musk’s favorite line over the last three days – “You just can’t steal from a charity” – and reminded him that he was “not a lawyer.” “We’ve heard

PSVR 2 is on sale at Best Buy for under $200

PlayStation's newest virtual reality headset may not have a long and fruitful future ahead, but this is a solid price for console collectors

At Iranian film's Berlin premiere, calls not to forget Iranian people

The Iranian film crew behind "Roya", which recounts the torment and trauma of a political prisoner in Tehran's Evin prison, urged the Iranian people "not to be forgotten" at the film's German premiere. Director Mahnaz Mohammadi, 51, likened the "existence of the Iranian people

PlayStation DRM scare exposes how we don't truly own our PS4 and PS5 games

PS4 and PS5 players were concerned that a monthly digital game license check was now required, but not the kind of DRM PlayStation consoles have

GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote

Susan Collins was the first Republican senator to change a vote on the Iran war.

Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid

When the Fed gathers again, it will mark the first time a sitting and former chair conduct business together in nearly 80 years.

Senate approves FISA punt

Visibly Declining Trump Demands Candidates Prove Mental Wellness

Now that he’s no longer eligible for the office, Donald Trump—a 79-year-old who routinely falls asleep in critical meetings—believes it’s pertinent for all future presidential candidates to undergo a cognitive examination. “Anybody running for President or Vice President should

Senators pass resolution banning themselves from trading on prediction markets

The Senate unanimously agreed to a resolution Thursday barring its members from trading on prediction markets in the face of growing concerns about insider trading on the platforms. The resolution, which was introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) last week, amends the

Collins breaks with GOP leaders on Iran war powers resolution

Centrist Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Thursday broke ranks with Republican leaders and most GOP colleagues by voting for a war powers resolution sponsored by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to halt military actions against Iran, the first Republican senator to change her

Senate passes 45-day FISA extension

The Senate on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, rejecting a longer House-back proposal and teeing up continued debate over how to reform the program. In turning to a 45-day extension, the Senate rebuffed a House package passed Wednesday

Trump signs executive order expanding retirement benefits

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that expands retirement benefits for employees who do not have access to such benefits through their employers. The executive order does not create a new government retirement plan but rather helps match workers with

Trump removes Scotch whiskey tariffs after visit from King Charles III

President Trump said Thursday that he is removing tariffs on Scotch whiskey after the visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. “I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on

Warnock: Voting Rights ruling is 'Jim Crow in new clothes'

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Wednesday slammed the Supreme Court's ruling that Louisiana's addition of a second majority-Black congressional district was unconstitutional, which limited the scope of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, as "Jim Crow in new clothes." Court justices

In a New ‘Devil Wears Prada’-Themed Ad For Samsung, the AI-Powered Galaxy S26 Ultra Subs In as Miranda’s Assistant

Samsung is one of the many brands capitalizing on the buzz surrounding “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” hitting theaters this weekend. The behemoth tech company is among those set to make an appearance in the long-awaited sequel, starting with a custom TV spot starring character Jin

Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is now rolling out its Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs. The new Xbox mode adds a full-screen interface to the Xbox PC app, much like Steam's Big Picture Mode, and originally debuted as the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) with Asus' Xbox Ally devices. "Some players

Kenny Feidler Is a Rodeo Cowboy Following the Path of Chris LeDoux

Feidler, a South Dakota songwriter, is succeeding in making the move from chutes to stages, just like the legendary late rodeo star

Maxwell’s former boyfriend testifies in House Epstein probe

Democrats say they didn’t learn anything new; Republicans said Democrats just asked about Trump.

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes

Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a host of changes that the company says are impossible to achieve. After winning a $375 million jury award against Meta in a trial

Required Reading

A day in the life of Peter Hujar, Mahmoud Khalil a year after detention, the madman theory of Trump, and more.

The War Thunder Community Is In Chaos Over Allegations Of Stolen Data And Classified Documents

No one is happy with this

Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row

The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. The resignations came a week after the jury said it would exclude countries from awards if the

How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive

Just like us, they need a cooldown after workouts The post How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive appeared first on Nautilus .

Revisiting Miranda Priestly’s Best Insults in ’The Devil Wears Prada’

Florals for Spring? So unoriginal. Asking too many questions? Bore someone else with those. No matter the circumstances, expect Meryl Streep's Runway boss to offer a jab and brutal honesty.

Watchdog warns FTC that car buyers getting hit with hidden fees as online listings ‘mislead’

Bull Moose Project sent a letter to the FTC applauding recent enforcement actions against auto dealers but argued they don’t go far enough.

In Monica Rohan’s Paintings, Tablecloths and Chairs Uncannily Perch in Remote Landscapes

Monica Rohan's patterned fabrics and indoor furnishings once again make their way outside, although now, humans are nowhere to be found. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7

Venice Biennale's international jury resigns as Italy's government opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

Star Wars' Grogu gets $600 ultimate collectible toy that talks

Hasbro announces Ultimate Grogu from Star Wars, a $600 premium collectible that talks, giggles, toddles, and uses the Force.

Watch live: Trump signs executive order on retirement accounts

President Trump will sign an executive order expanding workers' access to retirement accounts in the Oval Office on Thursday, according to the White House. He is also expected to create a government website where they can compare private-sector accounts. The online marketplace,

Elon Musk Demolishes His Own Case Against OpenAI as He Takes the Stand

Elon Musk is not availing himself well in court. The tech mogul and fascism enthusiast is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI, the organization he co-founded, for moving the nonprofit organization to a for-profit company. Musk took the stand three days this week in Oakland, and his

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are 'lost'

Comedian Jon Stewart said Wednesday the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the party's leaders were “lost” while discussing the Maine Senate campaign. Stewart was interviewing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who said he had not been contacted by the DNC or

Who is Nicole Saphier, new Trump surgeon general nominee?

President Trump tapped Dr. Nicole Saphier on Thursday to be the next U.S. surgeon general. The president called Saphier a “STAR physician” in a Truth Social post, specifically commending her work on breast cancer treatment. “She is also an INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, who makes

Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from

Democratic senators warn Trump administration against taking 'any illegal activity' to stymy voting

Nearly 30 Democratic senators warned two government agencies against taking “any illegal activity” to carry out a March executive order from President Trump seeking to force states to verify citizenship in order to vote. Voting is already limited only to U.S. citizens, and the

Camp Mystic withdraws application to renew license, will not reopen this summer

After a week filled with criticism — and even a promise from a lawmaker to shut them down — Camp Mystic's owners announced Thursday they will not reopen this summer amid multiple investigations and lawsuits.

Meta threatens to shut down Instagram, Facebook in New Mexico if judge orders ‘impractical’ kids protections

The threat from Meta comes just weeks after a New Mexico jury slapped the company with $375 million in civil penalties and ruled that the company failed to protect kids from sexual predators on its apps.

Gidi Dar’s ‘The Wedding Entertainer’ Sales Rights Acquired by Film Sales Company Ahead of Tribeca Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide rights to “The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan),” the latest feature from director Gidi Dar, ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The comedic drama, which will debut June 4 at Tribeca, stars Shuli

Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister

April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a highly productive new relationship. Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination

Charges dropped for Booker staffer who brought gun into Capitol without a license

The staffer received $6,000 in contributions to his legal expense fund stemming from the incident.

FCC chair: 'No pressure' from White House for Disney review

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said he was not pressured by President Trump or the White House to open an early review this week of several local broadcast stations owned and operated by Disney. "No, this was a decision that we made inside this

The best Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream creations made by fans

In the two weeks since its release, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream players have gotten very creative with the life sim.

Scientists just discovered what is fueling cows’ potent burps

The “hydrogenobody,” a newly discovered structure inside microbial cells in cows’ gut, may play a key role in methane production, a new study suggests

Routine returns but Iranians struggle to afford daily life

Gyms and cafes have reopened in Tehran as life returns to a familiar rhythm under a ceasefire following weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes, but for IT worker Mayhar such everyday amenities are out of reach as financial pressures mount. Trendy cafes in affluent northern Tehran were