Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
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Conspiracy theories are swirling about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
On Saturday evening, a room full of journalists, media personalities, and senior members of Donald Trump's administration descended into chaos as gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nobody was hurt, and the suspect was taken into custody - but it didn't
Valve’s new Steam Controller isn’t perfect, but I’m buying one anyway
After my brief hands-on last year with Valve's new Steam Controller, I said it might be my dream controller. I've been looking for a controller with the customization and sheer function available on Valve's Steam Deck while I'm playing games on the TV. You, me, and a lot of
DeSantis Unveils New, Almost Entirely Red Florida Map
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his new proposed congressional map Monday that aims to grab four more Republican seats in the House of Representatives. DeSantis told Fox News Digital that “Florida got shortchanged in the 2020 Census, and we’ve been fighting for fair
Caspian and Central Asian oil markets recalibrate amid trade shifts
The oil sector in the South Caucasus and Central Asia is shifting towards more flexible trading strategies as volatile markets and Asia-led demand reshape global energy flows.
Why Valve’s New $100 Controller Rings Like A Phone, Lacks A 3.5 Jack, And Isn’t Called The Steam Controller 2
We sat down with two Valve employees and asked a lot of questions about the new controller, Steam, reparability, and more
Why is the Steam Controller coming out before the Steam Machine? Valve explains
Valve explains how the RAM crisis guided its decision to release the Steam Controller now rather than wait for the Steam Machine.
Steam Controller review: Valve’s new controller is a near-perfect PC gamepad
Valve's second attempt at the Steam Controller is a major improvement over the first, though it comes with a few quirks.
Steam Controller price and release date confirmed by Valve
The new Steam Controller is coming to PC gamers in May, and will costs $99 in the U.S., Valve has confirmed.
Valve Says Its New Controller Is Shipping Before The Steam Machine Because It’s Unaffected By RAM Shortage And Is ‘Ready Now’
As for the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame, those have been affected by increased memory costs
Coercion isn't care, and new laws that enforce treatment and confinement are dangerous
The Supreme Court of Canada has described the right to refuse unwanted medical treatment as "fundamental to a person's dignity and autonomy, [including] in the context of treatment for mental illness."
Atomic map reveals how Leptospira bacteria flip virulence switch inside hosts
During infection, pathogens must adapt quickly to the conditions to thrive inside the body. A research team at the University of Basel, Switzerland, has uncovered how a key protein switches on the machinery that enables Leptospira pathogens to survive and cause disease. The
Stacey Sher Inks First-Look Deal With MGM Television
Stacey Sher and her Shiny Penny production banner have signed a first-look deal with MGM Television, Variety has learned. Under the deal, acclaimed producer Sher will develop and produce TV series for the studio across all platforms. “Stacey is a visionary producer with an
“Bazooka” Rapper Miami XO Plays First-Ever Show
2026's definitive meme song so far is " Bazooka ," the breakout single from Miami XO. In the past couple of months, the 26-year-old South Carolina rapper has earned co-signs from luminaries such as Popcast co-host Jon Caramanica and Hollywood's own William H. Macy. Miami XO
Video Games Don’t Need To Be Made Into TV And Movies To Justify Their Existence Anymore
Also: the Crimson Desert hype train hasn't slowed down
Africa: Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa's progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges.
The Weeknd Debuts New Song In Rio
For a while now, Abel Tesfaye has been saying that he wants to stop releasing music as the Weeknd. Last year, however, he said that he might not be done with the Weeknd after all. And at a show in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night, he offered some idea how a new Weeknd song might
Directors Guild of America Extends Russell Hollander’s Contract to Lead Union Through 2029
The Directors Guild of America has extended the employment contract of Russell Hollander as national executive director through the end of 2029. The extension comes about two weeks before the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Sandisk, Micron, Verizon, AMD, GE Vernova and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Italy extradites alleged Chinese hacker to US accused of spying for Beijing during COVID-19 pandemic
The FBI accuses Xu Zewei of hacking US government entities, research institutes and universities involved in vaccine research in 2020 and 2021 at the height of the pandemic.
Trump Backs Insane Name Change to Make ICE More Popular
President Donald Trump enthusiastically endorsed the idea of changing “ICE” agents into “NICE” agents, in yet another lame effort to own the libs as his presidency continues to implode. Last month, Alyssa Marie, a former “journalist” with Project Veritas, the far-right
Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa—studies explore the impact
South Africa's Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy
Two suns are better than one—planets thrive around binary stars
Planets may actually form more easily around double stars than around single stars like our sun, according to new research from astrophysicists at the University of Lancashire. Binary stars are common in our galaxy, yet for a long time astronomers believed that the
WHCA shooting latest: Suspect due in court; dinner security hotly debated
It’s Monday. Well, this is definitely not the newsletter edition I expected to post after White House Correspondents’ Association dinner weekend. I’m so thankful no one was hurt. In today’s issue: 🚔 News of the morning The suspect’s first expected court appearance: The
UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls
The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the narrow strait has been strangled since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Iran has sealed off
‘Tell Me Lies’ Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer to Develop Drama Series ‘Bastards’ at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)
Meaghan Oppenheimer is following up “Tell Me Lies” with a new drama series currently in the works at Hulu. Variety has learned that Oppenheimer is developing the series “Bastards” at the streamer, on which she will serve as writer and executive producer. 20th Television, where
Someone please tell America how this ends
No question could be more relevant to Operation Epic Fury.
People trust vaccine scientists as much as other researchers, poll shows
Roughly seven in 10 people still trust vaccine researchers, a new poll finds. The number is in line with trust for other scientists
Grok 4.1 'instructed the user to drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backward' in latest AI psychosis study
Some LLMs fall "short of a benchmark that’s already been met elsewhere."
Ducks Ltd. – “Easy Come, Easy Go” (Feat. Martin Courtney) (Grant McLellan Cover)
Toronto indie-pop duo Ducks Ltd. are students of the jangle. The same is true of New Jersey’s Real Estate. In either band’s music, you can hear echoes of many decades of shimmery, spangly cult-beloved underground music. Today, Ducks Ltd. and Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney
Hegseth to push for Pentagon’s $1.5T budget in front of Senate committee
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Thursday to push for the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, a source familiar with the matter told The Hill on Monday. The testimony in the Senate chamber will take
Samsung’s first smart glasses have leaked
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Glasses look nearly identical to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in leaked images from Android Headlines. The glasses, which could be announced at Google I/O next month, are code-named "Jinju" and will reportedly cost between $379 and $499, on par with
Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal
Most PC gamers already have a controller they love using with Steam - a Sony DualSense, a 8BitDo Ultimate, a Nintendo Switch Pro, or something else. Part of that love comes from Steam treating them like "native" controllers. They can do the things that made the first Steam
Joe Macken Spent 21 Years Hand-Assembling a Vast Model of New York City
The expansive model consists of 340 individual sections, each constructed with materials like balsa wood, cardboard, and glue. 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.
What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft
With the NFL draft taking place in Pittsburgh and an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 people expected to attend the events downtown and on the North Shore, conversations about sex trafficking have resurfaced—as they often do when major events draw large crowds to a city.
