Fans Hated The Expanse RPG Protagonist So Much He’s Being Recast
Owlcat Games stated that the unnamed voice actor 'felt less expressive than we wanted'
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Bleachers Kick off the Rolling Stone Rock Tour in New Orleans
See our photos from an unforgettable night in the Crescent City
Mike White Reveals Two ‘Survivor 50’ Contestants Joining ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4
White, showrunner of the HBO series and a two-time Survivor contestant, announced that Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu are checking into White Lotus ' fourth season
'Historic' UK trade deal with Gulf states set to add billions to British economy
The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.
‘Jackass’ TV Show Returns to Paramount+ With ‘Restored Original’ Episodes
Ahead of the theatrical release of the franchise’s fifth and final movie, all three seasons of the original “Jackass” TV show has returned to Paramount+ with “restored original” episodes. At the end of 2025, the series was temporarily removed from Paramount+ at the request of
Turkey court annuls main opposition party's 2023 congress in latest blow
ANKARA, May 21 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party in which current chairman Ozgur Ozel was elected, dealing a potentially big blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's political challengers. The Ankara
Africa: African Union Stc-T&e Energy Session Charts Bold Path From Policy to Action
[African Union] During the AU Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27-30 April 2026, the Energy Sector discussions reaffirmed Africa's commitment to accelerating continental
Ninja Turtles’ 2003 Shredder reveal blew minds with a perfect sword twist
The Sword of Tengu is one of the greatest things to come out of the 2003 Ninja Turtles series, which featured rich, multi-episode stories
Africa: Empowering Staff, Securing Tomorrow - AU Credit Union Kicks Off Inaugural Financial Literacy Week
[African Union] The African Union Credit Union (AUCU), in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the AU Staff Association, successfully held the Financial Literacy Week from 18-20 May 2026 under the theme "Planning Today for a Secure Tomorrow." The three-day event, which took place
Art-Science Undisciplined: A Playbook for Transformative Collaboration
Artist Janani Balasubramanian and astrophysicist Natalie Gosnell reimagine collaboration through a values-based and joyfully undisciplined practice.
Extraterrestrial life may be slipping past space missions, astrobiologists warn
Suppose there are signs of extraterrestrial life and we have not yet been able to detect them. What does that mean? In Nature Astronomy, researchers discuss the consequences of these so-called false-negative results. "We are currently investing a great deal of money in missions
AI-designed miniproteins switch key cell receptors on and off
G protein-coupled receptors, or GPCRs, sit in the plasma membrane, the boundary that defines the inside and outside of a living cell. They communicate with nearly every physiological process in our bodies—from the ability to see and smell, to sensing of adrenaline, insulin,
Research team awakens 'hidden oxygen' to produce green hydrogen
A joint research team led by Professor Hyung Mo Jeong from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and Professor Ji Hoon Lee from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Kyungpook National University has developed a highly efficient,
Researchers develop AI model that maps how genes work together in human cells
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps reveal how genes function together inside human cells, offering a powerful new way to understand biology and disease.
Screening all kids for type 1 diabetes can catch more cases early
Identifying children with early signs of type 1 diabetes makes a difference to their health. A new study suggests wider screening is effective.
One mystery of the Great Pyramid’s longevity has finally been solved
Differences in how the pyramid and surrounding soil vibrate, along with design choices, have protected the structure from earthquakes.
Petey USA – “Kiss The City”
TikTok comedy guy Petey USA impressed me with last year’s Chris Walla-produced album The Yips and its deluxe addendum. I summed up the sound of that project as “electronic heartland emo,” and the description holds true on new single “Kiss The City.” The song arrived in my inbox
Around North America, Community Members Are Stitching Nearly 11,000 Birds
Chicago-based artist and educator Holly Greenberg facilitates dozens of workshops to sew fabric birds and raise awareness of bird collisions. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as
Africa: Scale or Fail - Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership
[Capital FM] Africa stands at a defining economic crossroads.
Léa Mysius Brings Family Chaos to Cannes Competition with Tense Thriller ‘The Birthday Party’
Director Léa Mysius marks her Cannes competition debut with “The Birthday Party,” an atmospheric home invasion thriller adapted from Laurent Mauvignier’s 2023 novel. Hafsia Herzi stars as a woman who comes home to one hell of a surprise when Benoît Magimel and his two brothers
House Oversight confronts toughest Epstein interview to date
Congressional investigators must consider whether Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, was a victim or an accomplice.
DNC releases 2024 autopsy report after party pushback
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an autopsy report of the party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, saying he did not endorse the findings but noted that he wanted to ensure transparency. Martin’s move is notable given the DNC
Vince Staples – “White Flag”
Last month, Vince Staples announced his new album Cry Baby, the follow-up to 2024’s Dark Times. He’s already shared the lead single “Blackberry Marmalade” and its provocative video. Today, he’s returned with another single called “White Flag.” It comes with a visual directed by
Supreme Court rules against cruise lines over Cuba voyages
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided 8-1 against four major cruise lines in their bid to stave off a $440 million judgment for using docks at the Port of Havana. The case concerns voyages that Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian operated to Havana between 2016 and
MOULD – “Lucid”
Bristol’s MOULD — a trio maintained by Joe Sherrin, Kane Eagle, and James Luxton — are plotting to drop their debut Hoping As A Coping Mechanism this summer. They’ve already released a killer lead single “Falling Posture,” which showcases guitar scribbles, lots of shouting, and
Greece opens laser ground station as Europe races to strengthen satellite links
A new laser ground station has opened in northern Greece. Where else in Europe is this novel technology being used, and why does continent-wide connectivity matter?
42 US military aircraft lost or damaged so far in Iran war
At least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged during the Iran war, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. The lost or damaged aircraft include fighter jets, helicopters and drones, the May 13 report notes. Among the losses are four F-15E
Spain to launch biggest forest fire campaign after record losses last year, Sánchez says
Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires.
Tilda Swinton Says AI ‘Doesn’t Have a Chance’ Against Cinema That Avoids Formula at Cannes Masterclass
Tilda Swinton drew a sharp line between cinema and artificial intelligence at a Cannes Film Festival masterclass, arguing that AI poses a genuine threat only when filmmakers default to the predictable. “I believe as long as what we’re not producing is formulaic and in some way
Watch live: Trump, Zeldin to announce revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules
President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday morning are expected to announce new actions within the agency to bring savings to American families and businesses, according to the White House. The EPA will revise Biden
WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE)
WWE is getting into the patriotic spirit of America’s 250th birthday with a new documentary special. Variety has learned exclusively that USA Network is set to air the doc “WWE: Made in America” on May 29 immediately following a new episode of “SmackDown.” Encore presentations
Cassidy on Trump ballroom: ‘I just don’t get it’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says the White House has done a poor job explaining its plans to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to Senate Republicans amid its push for Congress to provide up to $1 billion in a budget reconciliation package to help build the ballroom. “I just
Widemouth – “Raincoat”
This is a strictly neutral observation: Chicago’s Widemouth are one of least countrified alt-country bands I’ve yet encountered. “No Gasoline,” the title track from their debut album, is more like a Phoebe Bridgers ballad. That song was great, and so is the band’s new single
Turkish court ousts CHP leadership amid opposition crackdown
A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership vote of Turkey’s main opposition CHP, throwing the party into turmoil and potentially paving the way for former chair Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s return amid a broader crackdown on opposition figures.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's next update adds Scarlet and Violet's best monsters
Pokémon Trading Card Pocket is getting a new booster pack called Paradox Drive next week, which will add Ancient and Future Pokémon to the mix.
Why talking like Yoda can help you to master British Sign Language
I'm not surprised that Talk Like Yoda Day exists. Over 40 years since his Star Wars debut (puppeteered and voiced by Frank Oz), Yoda remains a recognizable figure in pop culture. This is in part due to his distinctive and frequently imitated version of English.
How does gold keep its glitter? Researchers uncover why it resists tarnish
Gold has been prized for thousands of years for its enduring shine, but Tulane University researchers have discovered that gold's resistance to tarnishing depends on more than its chemistry.
