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New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Includes First Look At RDJ As Doom, But…
Fans were escorted out of the CinemaCon panel for trying to record
Tyla – “She Did It Again” (Feat. Zara Larsson)
Tyla and Zara Larsson have teamed up for “She Did It Again,” the lead single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album A-Pop. It comes with a sensual, stylish music video that embraces the 2000s era of pop stars like Britney Spears, Shakira, and Beyoncé. The Epic Records labelmates
James Schamus Netflix Movie ‘The Son-in-Law’ and ‘Roma’ Producer Pimienta’s ‘Oca’ Vie for Guadalajara’s Mezcal Competition Glory
Netflix movie “The Son-In-Law,” from James Schamus and the Larraín brothers heads a talent-packed 2026 Guadalajara Fest Mexico Mezcal Competition squarely focused on urgent social issues plaguing Mexico and beyond. “I see a stronger, more unapologetic focus on social cinema
Kids Animation Model ‘Broken’ as Streamers Retreat, Upending Pathways to Market
CANARY ISLANDS, Spain — The business model underpinning kids and family animation is under growing strain, as a post-streaming contraction collides with declining linear viewership and tighter commissioning, a panel at Spain’s Quirino Future Lab session underscored on
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
DNA cracks nutmeg's hidden past, revealing a South Moluccas origin and a prehuman journey north
A sprinkle of nutmeg powder on baked goodies or mashed potatoes can immediately lift the flavor with its warm and sweet aroma. Even though it is used globally, not much is known about the true origins of the nutmeg spice tree, Myristica fragrans. In an attempt to retrace
'Cruelly hot': Japan devises new term for heat wave days
Blistering temperatures rising to 40°C and above will now be branded "cruelly hot" or "kokusho-bi" in Japan, the weather agency said Friday, as heat wave days become increasingly frequent in the region.
The US wants an industrial hub in Luzon. Will this push the Philippines up the supply chain?
Or will its role remain as just a supplier of raw materials?
Panic won't release Playdate titles that use certain forms of generative AI
An exception is being made for developers that used 'AI assistance' when coding.
Exclusive-US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid disruptions in food trade supply chains caused by the war in the Middle East, two
Sandra Bullock Supports AI and Says ‘We Have to Make It Our Friend’ and ‘Lean Into It’: ‘I Do Feel There’s a Place For It’
Sandra Bullock appeared at the CNBC Changemakers Summit alongside Warner Bros. Pictures co-chair and CEO Pam Abdy and was asked about the intersection of Hollywood and AI. The Oscar winner said the industry needs to lean into it. The topic of AI came up when moderator Julia
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
'Cool action in space attracts 20-year-olds now and it attracted 20-year olds 20 years ago.'
Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war
Turkey on Friday hosts a high‑stakes diplomatic forum bringing together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as Islamabad steps up efforts to help end the Middle East war. "I believe the window of opportunity opened by the ceasefire should be used in the
Former Yamantaka // Sonic Titan Guitarist Details Demoralizing Effort To Find An Audience
The curtain between music fans and the music industry is falling. At SXSW last month, Billboard hosted a podcast Q&A with the founders Chaotic Good Projects, a marketing agency that utilizes digital astroturfing to help artists go viral. A few weeks later, singer-songwriter
Kingdom Come 2 Director Rails Against Woke Games While Saying He Pressured His Team To Include Gay Romance
Daniel Vávra ties himself up in knots explaining why his gay game's gayness isn't woke
Slayyyter – “Broke Bitch Free$tyle”
Last month, the St. Louis artist Slayyter, who our own Chris DeVille once described as “normcore hyperpop,” released her album Wor$t Girl In America. I played it once or twice, liked it, and then found myself coming back to it again and again. It’s a frenzied, over-the-top take
US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
WASHINGTON, April 17 - The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid disruptions in food trade supply chains caused by the war in the Middle East, two sources familiar with the
Christophe Pinard-Legry Appointed CEO of Canal+ Europe, in Addition to Role as Head of Canal+ France
Christophe Pinard-Legry has been appointed CEO of Canal+ Europe, in addition to his current role as CEO of Canal+ France, in charge of business activities. He also becomes a member of the Canal+ management board, chaired by Maxime Saada, alongside Amandine Ferré, Anna Marsh,
If birds are fancy dancers, are they smarter, too?
Does a male bird with a long and complex courtship dance have superior cognitive abilities? Simply put, is a talented dancer a smarter bird? To answer the question, researchers at Université de Montréal studied the zebra finch, a small bird known for the dramatic differences
How whaling evolved from its Basque origins into a vast global business
The earliest documentary evidence of organized whaling dates back to the 11th century in the Basque Country. From there, the activity spread rapidly across the ports of the Bay of Biscay, from Galicia to Labourd in France, and then across the Atlantic to countries such as
Russian billionaire says Ukrainian drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
MOSCOW, April 17 - Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser producer EuroChem, told reporters on Friday.
Watermelon to Stream Paul Elia Stand-Up Special ‘Good Son’ After Donald Trump Joke Sees Comedian Hit With Promotional Restrictions (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian and actor Paul Elia’s stand-up special “Good Son” is set be released on Watermelon+ in the wake of promotional restrictions he faced due to a brief mention of Donald Trump. Originally only planned as a YouTube special that premiered on April 8th, the self-financed
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to ships
Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will remain secure for the duration of the Israel-Lebanon truce.
Underrated MTG Edge of Eternities Commander precon is at its lowest price now
Counter Intelligence is a really fun Commander deck, and you can snag it at a discount right now.
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
Roger Waters Calls David Draiman “Nazi Pig” In Open Letter To Billy Corgan
Disturbed frontman David Draiman is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's podcast The Magnificent Others , which recently hosted Courtney Love . For years, Draiman has been vocal about his positions in politics and music: He's an adamant supporter of Israel , going so far as to do
Pakistan power cuts double as hydro slump upends supply plans
Hydropower output was 48 per cent lower this week than the same period a year ago.
A Giant Wool Form by Nicola Turner Heaves and Skitters Through an 18th-Century Chapel
The artist uses light-colored wool for the first time in a large-scale installation at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. 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 A
Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone production sites across the continent and in Britain. The Defence Ministry on
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave me a new archnemesis
I added Skyrim director Todd Howard to my Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream island. He instantly became my enemy.
Deep inside the heart: the innovative catheter designed to revolutionise the treatment of arrhythmia
Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Casts Bokeem Woodbine, Nona Parker Johnson (EXCLUSIVE)
“Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2 has cast both Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson in series regular roles, Variety has learned exclusively. Woodbine and Johnson are the latest additions to the sophomore season of the Paramount+ Premium series. Brian Cox is set to star as
Only months in, Spanberger and Democrats are losing their shine
It could not come at a worse time, as she is also the face of a highly partisan redistricting attempt by Democrats in the state.
AI is about to make the global e-waste crisis much worse
As demand for AI hardware surges, much of the resulting waste will end up in non-Western countries.
Ty Cobb: Trump's attacks on Pope Leo 'shows you how crazy this man is
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb suggested Thursday that President Trump’s cognitive decline has “accelerated” since his first term, pointing to his recent attacks against public figures such as Pope Leo XIV. “When he attacks the pope and tries to insist, fraudulently, to
Mexico’s 41st Guadalajara Film Festival Opens With Fernando Eimbcke’s ‘Flies’
Fernando Eimbcke’s “Flies” (“Moscas”), a tender black & white drama that world premiered at the Berlinale, is set to open the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG). Having moved to a Spring date to avoid clashing with World Cup soccer games, FICG runs April 17- 25 this year.
Nine Inch Noize Is Here, And It Rocks
When Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize announced their collaborative record Nine Inch Noize via Coachella billboard last week, we wondered what the end result might be: A live album? A remix collection? A whole new collaboration? Now, the album is out, and we’re still not quite
Kacey Musgraves – “Middle Of Nowhere”
In a few weeks Kacey Musgraves will release her sixth studio album Middle Of Nowhere. We’ve already heard the lead single “Dry Spell,” which was one of our favorites from that week. Today, she’s shared the title track. “Middle Of Nowhere” starts in a soft stride. “Out there on
RFA welcomes release of Myanmar RFA contributor Shin Daewe
The news of Shin Daewe’s release from detention comes as a welcome relief.
Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground
A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said.
Manacled Manus: the limits of ‘Singapore washing’ for China AI
On March 25, Manus co-founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao were barred from leaving China after a meeting with the National Development and Reform Commission in Beijing, as the Ministry of Commerce launched a national security review of Meta’s US$2 billion acquisition of their
A “lost world” beneath the North Sea was once full of forests
Long before rising seas swallowed Doggerland beneath the North Sea, this lost landscape may have been a surprisingly lush and life-friendly haven. New DNA evidence reveals that forests of oak, elm, and hazel were already thriving there more than 16,000 years ago—thousands of
Fans Accuse Capcom’s Twitch Badge For Pragmata Of Referencing A Pedo Meme
Several fans believe that the official 'Cryana' Twitch badge for Pragmata shares similarities with a 'loli' meme
Wall Street Remains Mostly Bullish on Netflix Stock Despite Softer Q2 Forecast
Netflix shares were down 10% in premarket trading Friday after the streaming giant reported a slight beat in first-quarter 2026 revenue but forecast lighter-than-expected Q2 sales and operating income. For Q2, Netflix forecast revenue growth of 13% and operating margin of 32.6%
Military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete,' Israel's defence minister says
US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Friday after a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries in decades.
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.
