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Jennifer Lopez Crowns ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star Brett Goldstein as Her Top Rom-Com Leading Man
The two fall in love in the new Netflix project, which Goldstein co-wrote specifically for Lopez.
Mina the Hollower: a quick guide to 2026's best new Zelda-like and GOTY contender
What is Mina the Hollower? Everything to know, including reviews, release date, platforms, and similar games.
007 First Light Makes One Of The Most Boring Parts Of Video Games Fun
James Bond has to learn the ropes, and so do you
Replenishing advanced weapons stockpiles used in Iran war will take years: Analysis
The Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) said in a report published Wednesday that it will take years to replenish the advanced weapons used during the Iran war. CSIS predicted that it would take three or more years to replace the Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles
Trump can’t sell Abraham Accords to Middle East that’s lost trust
As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with Israel. There are reasons
Talarico: Trump voters 'whisper' support for him 'like they're in ... witness protection'
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) said Tuesday that his campaign for Senate is attracting some support from previous President Trump voters who are becoming more disillusioned with the president’s policies, saying they whisper to him at rallies “like they’re in the witness
VA studying MDMA as treatment for veterans' PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday said it was launching a trial review on the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA, assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will also focus on the impact of MDMA usage for
Trump says 'not satisfied' yet on Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran's offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement. Speaking at a cabinet meeting in the White House, Trump added that he was in no rush to
Researchers link specific microbiomes to archaeological bone degradation
Well-preserved archaeological bone samples have different microbial communities than heavily degraded bone samples, providing a new understanding of how microbes contribute to bone degradation, according to a study published in PLOS One by Damla Kaptan from the University of
Valve's Steam Deck price jumps by nearly 50%, now costs $949 for a 1TB model
The state of the world has caught up to Valve's hardware.
A severed piece of sea cucumber refused to die, and what happened next could transform medicine
From the revived corpse of Frankenstein's monster to the disembodied hand, "Thing," in the Addams Family, reanimated tissue is one of the most enduring images in science fiction. It turns out, that image has some basis in nature, according to the recent discovery of a
Hubble spies faint irregular galaxy ESO 490-017
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017, roughly 12,000 light-years in diameter and some 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. The galaxy's low surface brightness makes it appear as a faint, starry swarm
Can a New Drug Combo Prevent Death by Suicide?
It may reduce suicidal intent for up to a month or more The post Can a New Drug Combo Prevent Death by Suicide? appeared first on Nautilus .
Moon base missions face an unseen threat, and these simulations show where it could strike first
Researchers have developed a novel virtual model for simulating how astronauts in future moon base operations might interact with each other and with their environment, with preliminary simulations revealing potential opportunities to boost the chances of a successful mission.
'Feathered dragon' has some of the longest tail feathers ever found on a fossil bird
Birds have all kinds of fancy decorations for attracting mates—male peacocks have a fan of feathers accented with shimmering blue eye-spots, birds of paradise do courtship dances that highlight their fluffy plumes, and female mallard ducks pick males with shiny green heads and
Scientists reveal how dividing cells precisely trigger spindle formation
During animal cell division, a highly synchronized and tightly regulated dance of chromosomes takes place, ensuring the chromosomes split correctly into the two cells. Spindle fibers—complex machinery responsible for choreographing this dance—form from each end of the cell and
‘BlowUp Jubilee’ Celebrates Inflatable Public Art in the Center of The Hague
Now in its sixth year, the open-air public art exhibition highlights 20 pieces from previous years. 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 ‘BlowUp
Don’t Forget About: Michael Shannon’s Emmy-Worthy Performance in ‘Death by Lightning’
The irony of writing a piece for Variety’s Don’t Forget About series about an actor playing President James Garfield is not lost on me. Often relegated to a footnote in U.S. history, Garfield was president barely six months before he died after being shot by Charles Guiteau in
A recent study of 2.5M scientific papers found ~146,900...
A recent study of 2.5M scientific papers found ~146,900 fake citations , presumably hallucinated by AI. The fake citations “were not limited to a handful of bad apples but appeared across many papers, each containing a small number of fake references.”
Howard Storm, ‘Taxi’ and ‘Full House’ Director, Dies at 94
Howard Storm, the veteran television director known for helming episodes of “Taxi,” “Full House” and “Mork & Mindy,” died on Tuesday in Beverly Hills. He was 94. Storm’s death was due to natural causes, as confirmed to Variety by his publicist. Storm found his love for
Trump: Not sure Iran deal possible unless Saudis, Qatar join Abraham Accords
The White House dismissed Iranian reports of a draft agreement as a 'complete fabrication,' while Trump said Washington would not lift sanctions in exchange for Tehran giving up its nuclear material
Lorg – “Marathonia”
For the past two years, Lauren Morgan, formerly of the TikTok-viral indie band SALES, has been releasing excellent indie-pop under the name Lorg. Maybe you caught “Brandy” or the Nightlands collab “Crossroads,” and maybe your entrypoint is “Marathonia.” Out today, the song
Staff At The Publisher Behind Some Beloved Star Wars And Cyberpunk Comics Are Unionizing
Workers are hoping to address concerns around layoffs, wages, AI, and return-to-office policies
UK cyberspy chief calls AI 'unstoppable force' and warns about threats from Russia
In recent months, authorities in countries including Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Norway have alleged that hackers linked to Russia targeted their critical infrastructure, including power plants and dams.
Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht draws boos cruising into Seattle as Meta slashes jobs there
Zuckerberg came under fire after his $300 million superyacht made a splashy entrance in a Seattle harbor – right as Meta confirmed about 1,400 layoffs in its local office.
Meloni resorts to EU bashing to seek fiscal flexibility as energy crunch bites
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has begun pressing in Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility to curb rising energy costs. With general elections scheduled for 2027, a surge in energy prices could undermine public support for her government.
U.S. may need years to rebuild weapons stockpiles depleted in Iran war, report says
A new CSIS analysis warned that replenishing key missile systems used in the conflict could take at least three years, raising concerns about U.S. readiness for a potential conflict with China
Single tissue snapshot reveals biological processes unfolding over time
A core challenge in biology is understanding how processes in the body, such as cellular development and regeneration, unfold over long stretches of time, making them notoriously difficult to view at the molecular level. Now, a team led by researchers at Caltech has shown that
Manager quality can match entire team's output, controlled experiments reveal
A good manager can be just as important to a company's performance as the combined productive capacity of its employees. This is shown in a new international study, published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics. The study also shows that those who are most eager to become
Rare observations reveal an X9 solar flare before it erupts
Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation from the sun's surface, which can wreak havoc on Earth's power grids, damage orbiting satellites, and pose serious radiation risks to astronauts. Yet despite decades of study, the processes that trigger these eruptions remain poorly
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
Steam Deck gets major price hike from Valve amid RAM shortage
Valve has raised prices on the Steam Deck, which now costs up to $949 dollars, a massive price hike for the 4-year-old portable Steam PC.
Valve Just Massively Increased The Price Of A Steam Deck
The Steam Deck OLED 1TB now costs more than a PS5 Pro
Joe Scarborough goes off over NJ ICE facility after lawmakers turned away
people can support border security. People can support immigration enforcement. But cruelty should never become policy.
Food insecurity increase for many Americans 'remarkable': NY Fed
An increasing number of American households have struggled to afford enough food since 2020 because of rising economic strains, according to an analysis released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday. “We find a remarkable increase in food insecurity,
Researchers urge greater protections against online sexual abuse of children
A team of Georgia State University researchers is calling for digital platforms to implement stronger safety measures in response to a new study that highlights widespread online child sexual abuse.
Lake Erie produces 'forbidden soup' of rotating potential toxins
Municipalities and federal agencies monitor U.S. waters for microcystins, a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, but a University of Michigan study shows that the blooms produce a greater range of potentially toxic compounds than previously known.
