Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
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Meta yanks controversial AI image tool after privacy backlash: ‘Force their slop down everyone’s throat’
The Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp owner last Tuesday launched Muse Image, its first AI image generator meant to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Google’s Nano Banana 2.
‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Getting Rebooted by Paramount in Deal With Wes Craven Estate
Freddy Krueger is ready for another close up. Paramount has closed a deal for the U.S. rights to adapt the original screenplay for “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” under its new genre label Paramount Primal. Domestic rights are being licensed from the Wes Craven estate, which
California’s war on Paramount ramps up as state sues over $110B Warner Bros. deal — despite fears firm will ditch West Coast
A coalition of 12 Democratic attorneys general led by California filed a lawsuit Monday.
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Launches GoFundMe
Finch will miss the upcoming North American leg of L7's Last Hurrah tour after undergoing multiple surgeries
Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)
The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead of this year’s Costa Rica Media
Elon Musk, Sam Altman feud reignites after Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets: ‘Scam Altman’
In a Saturday post on X, Musk invoked his longtime nickname for Altman, writing: “Scam Altman strikes again…”
Analysis | Reducing Gaza to a charity case or a security threat is a dangerous mistake
Palestinians in Gaza do need basic supplies desperately; but they need something beyond survival too: a political endgame. Without that, the Israeli government's plans for a total takeover are moving forward almost unchecked
State Department funding could get caught in House GOP's elections-bill pickle
Leaders are exploring attaching the SAVE America Act to another floor vehicle.
The Shins Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Previously Unreleased Songs On New 7″
The Shins' debut album Oh, Inverted World turned 25 this summer, but the band had been going for five years by the time that dropped. The wistfully chirping indie rockers are celebrating three decades with a new limited edition 30th anniversary 7" featuring previously
Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture builds lasting ties beyond the World Cup
The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup.
New Soulslike from the Pokémon team is confusing, challenging, and such a blast
Game Freak's action RPG is emphatically not a Pokémon game for widdle babies, but a combat-forward experience for tough customers
Atoms tell different stories when light hits a molecule in trillionths of a second
Researchers have captured how a molecule redistributes energy after absorbing light, differentiating the roles of individual atoms in the process. They used X-ray flashes from the European XFEL to show that different atoms in the same molecule can reveal different aspects of
Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: New research
Pollinators—including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some nectar-loving birds—are a cornerstone of our natural environment. By helping plants reproduce, they keep our ecosystems healthy and ensure we can grow vital food crops.
Violent criminals keep escaping justice, but I sure am taking some nice photos of evidence in this crime scene simulator
I can't catch killers, but I like labeling blood stains and bullet holes. Is that a job?
Sundance Institute Reveals Producers Labs Fellows
Labs will take place at Ucross Foundation in Clearmont, Wyoming for feature film producers from July 13-18, and for documentary producers July 20-25.
Jake Shane Teams Up With Alo on Four-Part Workout Series Inspired by His Own Fitness Journey
Jake Shane is bringing his viral “Pilates shakes” to Alo’s fitness app. The content creator and podcaster has teamed with Alo Wellness Club for “Shake & Train With Jake Shane: Strength x Pilates,” a four-part workout series launching July 13. Filmed aboard the Alo Voyage on the
Dangote’s industrial empire is Africa’s shield against global shocks, says Afreximbank chief
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote’s investments are proving that African industrial giants can protect the continent from geopolitical crises and supply disruptions, says Afreximbank president George Elombi.
Too hot to handle: A leaked internal Nvidia tool re-enables blocked GPU hotspot sensor data for RTX 50-series graphics cards
Exactly how hot are we talking?
States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJ
A coalition of 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit on Monday to block the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros., defying the Department of Justice, which approved the deal last month. The coalition, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleges that the $111
Buffy the Vampire Slayer officially returns in one month, but there’s a catch
Fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer will have a continuation for one of the most beloved characters of all time
Trump’s Sons Find a New Cash Cow: The Department of Defense
In the latest instance of Donald Trump’s family lining their pockets during his time in the White House, the president’s sons are cashing in on the administration’s military spending strategy with investments in defense technology. A new analysis from The Washington Post found
Central America, One of the Youngest Still Growing Film Scenes in the World, Showcases New Talents at the Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro Platform
“Victoria in the Clouds,” starring Berlin best actress winner Paulina García, and “Quemada,” from the producer of 2026 Cannes winner “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” both feature at the 2026 Costa Rica Media Market’s Desde el Centro, a projects showcase that highlights key
MAGA Is Pissed at Mitch McConnell’s Photographic Proof of Life
Far-right conspiracy theorists still aren’t convinced that Mitch McConnell is alive. The Kentucky senator hasn’t been seen since June 14, when he was found unconscious in his Washington residence. For weeks, McConnell’s office has refused to provide a clear explanation
New ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie in the Works From Paramount (Exclusive)
The studio has inked a deal with the estate of Wes Craven to revive the Freddy Kreuger horror franchise and will release it via its newly launched Paramount Primal label.
Rubio vows diplomatic campaign to 'dismantle' ICC in escalating row
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday issued a new broadside in the U.S. fight with the International Criminal Court (ICC), announcing a diplomatic effort by the Trump administration to dismantle the global tribunal. Rubio issued the action call in an opinion article with
Credit Card Announce Debut Mixtape Devil’s Night / Dead Internet: Hear “Harsh Times”
SEO-unfriendly Detroit synth-punks have a reportedly wild live show that makes heavy use of a strobe light and a subwoofer. Their sound is a quasi-industrial low-tech grind that combines abrasive vocals with throbbing beats. Last month, the band dropped their Germs-referencing
Buttigieg slams 'carnival of corruption' in DC
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, seen as potential a 2028 presidential hopeful, said Sunday that there is a “carnival of corruption” in Washington, D.C. “Right now, what's at stake is nothing less than the American Dream. It is endangered. If you were born the
Even though Old School RuneScape was 'not built to have a LAN setup at all,' it just had a live esports tournament with 4,000 attendees: 'We were doubting at times whether we actually can pull it off'
Deadman All Stars is the biggest live event Jagex has put together to date.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman bicker on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit
Technology leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman traded barbs on social media over the weekend after the SpaceX founder used Apple's new trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI to bash Altman over an alleged "scam." Musk on Saturday posted to X that Altman "takes scamming to a whole new
Budget OLED versus budget mini-LED: The best real-world PC gaming monitor tech tested
Cutting-edge display tech is more affordable than even ever, but which is best for PC gaming?
It’s Ridiculous That Square Enix Is Charging Fans Full Price To Make Octopath Traveler Look Slightly Shinier
'Improved resolution' is not worth $60, Square
Climate shocks are hitting South Africa's food businesses—study shows what they need to adapt
Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centers on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because
Chemists make elusive carbon-bridged sandwich molecule once thought too strained to exist
Progress in chemistry is often gradual, with some of its most important advances taking years—sometimes decades—to unfold. A case in point is the discovery of a novel "ferrocenophane" from the class of compounds known as "sandwich molecules"—so named because of their particular
Ana Istarú to Appear Alongside Director Daughter Ardélia Istarú in ‘Quemada’ Via Valentina Maurel’s Tres Tigres Label (EXCLUSIVE)
Renowned Costa Rican actor, playwright and poet Ana Istarú will appear alongside daughter Ardélia Istarú in the latter’s next directorial outing, “Quemada.” Valentina Maurel’s production company Tres Tigres will produce alongside France’s Geko Films and Panama’s Mansa
Amazon Prime shares first look at Carrie, Mike Flanagan's next Stephen King adaptation
Carrie, Stephen King's classic novel, is getting its first TV series this fall. Mike Flanagan, who's adapted previous King works, is developing it.