Steam makes Metal Gear Solid 1 free for limited time
In anticipation of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, fans can play the first game that brought the espionage series to 3D
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Major outage on Amazon Web Services disrupts access to dozens of popular websites, online services
Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage Friday morning that disrupted access to dozens of popular websites and online services.
Felicia Chiao’s Domestic Scenes Reflect the Emotional Structures of Daily Life
Felicia Chiao's warm illustrations capture emotion and the variances of mental health through surreal compositions. 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
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Joins Billie Joe Armstrong’s Covers Band At Comic-Con
The Green Day road trip movie Nimrods , that we've been hearing about for ages, is finally seeming more like a reality. Last month, we got the official trailer , and then a few weeks later we got a new Green Day song, "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.," featured in the movie and more
Epic Games confirms The Simpsons' return to Fortnite
Fortnite maker Epic Games confirmed the return of The Simpsons as part of a special event in a fan-favorite game mode, Reload.
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari ISLAMABAD, July 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China. Exploratory
LeBron James Heads to Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia. The 41-year-old star basketball player has left the Los Angeles Lakers and has signed with the 76ers. “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and
Irish police foil suspected dissident republican car bomb near Northern Ireland border
Irish police have arrested a man and a woman after intercepting what they described as a "highly sophisticated" car bomb believed to be linked to dissident republican groups.
PlayStation Faces An Unexpected Outage Amid Ongoing Fears About Its All-Digital Future
The server issues come just as Marvel Tokon 's online beta kicks off
Io's volcanic output offers a 40‑day forecast of plasma density in Jupiter's magnetosphere
A careful statistical comparison of observations recorded by NASA's Juno mission and the Planetary Science Institute's Io Input Output observatory (IoIO) shows that IoIO observations reliably predict the density of Jupiter's plasma disk, an important part of Jupiter's
Researchers develop AI-driven method to improve forecasts weeks in advance
Haonan Chen, a CSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team have published research that could improve the accuracy of precipitation forecasts up to two weeks in advance.
Sean Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Brawl With Fellow Inmate: Reports
An inmate at the low-security federal prison in New Jersey allegedly taunted Sean Combs, who reportedly lashed out at the man, according to multiple reports
‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Still Set to Open Next Month Despite Canceling Previews (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming “Game of Thrones” theater production “The Mad King” is still on track to open next month in the U.K. despite canceling its first week of previews, Variety can confirm. The Royal Shakespeare Company production was set to launch previews Monday, July 20 but all four
Lucas Museum at Comic-Con: Star Wars Animated Series ‘Detours’ to Finally Screen, Film Programming Revealed
"We’ve lived long enough to see all the stuff that we were beaten for loving become the fine art of our day," said show creator Seth Green.
WTF Was J Mascis Doing Onstage at the Grand Ole Opry?
Turns out, the Dinosaur Jr. frontman was there to join John R. Miller for a guitar-shredding performance of "Steering Wheel Drums"
ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a member of his staff -- accusations he firmly denies. In May 2025, Khan had stepped back from his
Immigration is a growth strategy for the states that need it most
Many of the states most worried about immigration are also those worried about population loss and workforce shortages.
Johnny Depp's Ebenezer gets first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con
Ebenezer brings Depp back to the big screen, with Ti West's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The first trailer is now live.
Navy Official Suspended After Calling Trump a “Narcissist” on Camera
A senior Pentagon official has been suspended after he was secretly filmed calling President Donald Trump a “textbook narcissist” and criticizing changes at the Department of Defense. Right-wing activist James O’Keefe—founder of the far-right Project Veritas, known for its
AMD Zen 6 server processors have me hopeful for some beefy desktop chips—it shouldn't be too long before Zen 7 and 8 drop either
Grab a pinch of salt, but we could be looking at some decent IPC gains.
JD Vance Distressed as MAGA Gets Fed Up With His B.S.
Republicans are trying to take JD Vance down, leaving the vice president worried about his political future. The Washington Post reports that Vance is getting hit with attacks online from within the GOP, with sources close to him claiming it’s a planned “op” to hurt his
Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
A View From the Easel
“Always in stock: coffee, beer, tequila, and that Swiss chocolate named Ragusa.”
Doom is stronger than Thanos in Avengers: Doomsday, and the Marvel comics explain why
Doom showed impressive might in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and the reason for his power lies in the comics that inspired the movie.
Ministry Announce Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery): Hear “Burned Out”
Way the hell back in 1981, Chicago post-punk scenester Al Jourgenson founded a gothy synthpop band called Ministry. Over their first few releases, Ministry found their way toward a punishing and hugely influential industrial metal sound, which helped spark an entire underground
Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.
Why evolution never produced mammal teeth that slice and crush equally well
Evolution is all about trade-offs. Traits that may be beneficial in one situation may backfire in another. Over millions of years, species can become specialized for one way of living rather than being equally good at everything. This explains why mammal teeth look the way they
The Elevated Fanboy Cult of Christopher Nolan
That Christopher Nolan would hit a home run with “The Odyssey” was as predictable as Odysseus’s return to Ithaca. What’s maybe a little more surprising is that he has hit a grand slam. The movie earned a staggering $124 million its opening weekend, with its IMAX showings sold
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Tesla's electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla's mechanical door release
One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost $200 off for today only
Most Chromebooks ship with only 8GB of RAM, which is enough for some people, but certainly not enough for me. Multitaskers who want more memory in their next Chromebook should check out Best Buy, which is discounting Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for the remainder of the day.
‘The Deb’ Actress Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Against Rebel Wilson
Charlotte MacInnes accuses Wilson of giving "false evidence" and "dishonest statements" during initial trial
The fourth biggest memory manufacturer could break into America soon, and chances are you've never heard of it
DRAM-ing up support.
Bethesda says layoffs haven't affected 'the roadmap' for The Elder Scrolls 6, it hasn't forgotten Oblivion Remastered, and it's not telling you this because Asha Sharma forced it to
Well, that clears that up.
