New Pornographers Plot Return With New Album ‘The Former Site Of’
It's their first record since severing all ties with former drummer Joe Seiders, who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography last year
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Playful, Enigmatic Narratives Shape Yuko Shimizu’s Action-Packed Illustrations
Playful idiosyncrasies and bouts of whimsy bubble up in the Brooklyn-based artist's works. 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 Playful, Enigmatic
Dow surges 700 points after Trump announces Greenland framework, calls off tariff threat
Stock rebounded from their steepest one-day selloff in three months.
Tuna cans recalled over life-threatening food illness mistakenly shipped to these major retailers
In an update on the FDA’s site this week, Tri-Union Seafoods warned customers that batches of the quarantined tuna cans linked to the botulism recall were mistakenly shipped out.
How A Headline Gets Written At Kotaku: Battlefield 6 Edition
And you may ask yourself "why did they write that?" The post How A Headline Gets Written At Kotaku: Battlefield 6 Edition appeared first on Kotaku .
Why Elle Duncan Left ESPN to Join Netflix: ‘I Wanted to Try and Push Myself and Do Even More Things’
After nearly 10 years at sports giant ESPN, Elle Duncan departed last month to join Netflix — coming on board as the streamer’s first sports anchor. Her first tour of duty for Netflix: This Friday’s “Skyscraper Live,” in which free-solo climber Alex Honnold will attempt to
Phil Collins Gives Rare Health Update: Five Knee Surgeries, Kidney Problems From Alcohol, It ‘All Seemed to Converge at the Same Time’
Phil Collins is speaking out about his health issues, revealing that he recently underwent five knee surgeries and developed kidney problems from drinking. In a new interview with BBC Two, Collins elaborated on the chronic ailments that previously prompted him to retire from
Iran says 3,117 killed during protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher due to a crackdown that suppressed the demonstrations. Demonstrations and strikes initially
‘True Blood’ and ‘Jessica Jones’ Writer Raelle Tucker to Release Debut Novel ‘Obscura’
Raelle Tucker, a writer-producer whose credits include “True Blood,” “Jessica Jones” and “Supernatural,” will release her debut novel, titled “Obscura.” The sci-fi story asks, “What if everything we were taught that was make-believe is actually real?” Per the logline: “The
‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Med’ and ‘P.D.’ Set Crossover Episodes on NBC in March
NBC has set a crossover event between the three series in its “One Chicago” franchise: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.” On March 4, the “One Chicago” series will air back-to-back episodes following one storyline. Though NBC typically airs “Chicago Med” at 8 p.m.
Fra Angelico Etched the Divine in Stone
The veiled symbolism of the artist's marble and stones has largely flown under the radar, but these mystical depths are too profound to miss out on.
Falklands: Legislative Assembly sets out early priorities after December election
The Falkland Islands’ Legislative Assembly said it has begun its “early work” for the new term and will focus in coming weeks on finalising the 2026/27 budget, reviewing the capital programme and addressing stalled projects, according to an official statement issued on January
As Sundance Prepares to Leave Park City for Boulder, Indie Filmmakers Worry the Festival May Lose Its Magic
Catherine Hardwicke, who would later make a name for herself with the vampire romance “Twilight,” first went to Sundance in 1989. It would be the year that put the festival on the map, though Hardwicke couldn’t have known it at the time. She had studied film at UCLA and was
Phil Collins Says He’s ‘Totally Mobile and Healthy’ Following a ‘Difficult, Frustrating Few Years’
In a new interview with the BBC, Collins says he’s in much better physical shape following a series of painful surgeries on his knee, and he's thinking about new music
Fear at work is a hidden safety risk, and it helps explain why hazards go unreported
Psychological safety—the belief that it is safe to speak up with concerns, questions or mistakes—is widely recognized as essential for organizational learning, innovation and workplace safety.
19th-century slave empire plan resonates with Trump foreign policy
One year into his second term of office, Donald Trump’s foreign policy aspirations have led him to variously lay claim to Canada, the Panama Canal and, most contentiously at present, Greenland. He has kidnapped the head of state of Venezuela, saying that the US can run the
Johnson claims vindication after Trump says he won't take Greenland by force
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday claimed vindication after learning that President Trump has ruled out acquiring Greenland by U.S. military force. "I know that he has said that we will not have troops involved in Greenland," Johnson told reporters on Capitol
The 2026 Ambies Podcast Awards Nominations Announced
The nominees for 2026 Ambies have been announced, with 10 podcasts — including “Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” “Crime Junkie,” “Pod Save America” and “Pablo Torre Finds Out” — vying for the top honor of Podcast of the Year. The 6th Annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (aka the
Prehistoric tool made from elephant bone is the oldest discovered in Europe
A remarkable prehistoric hammer made from elephant bone, dating back nearly half a million years ago, has been uncovered in southern England and analyzed by archaeologists from UCL and the Natural History Museum, London.
Kenya's big cats under pressure: Cattle are pushing lions away
In the Kenyan savanna, lions and livestock essentially live in shifts: Cattle graze during the day and are enclosed at night when lions are active.
Trump agrees to 'framework' deal on Greenland, clawing back European tariffs
President Trump said Wednesday that he's reached the framework of a deal with NATO on the future of Greenland and will not impose tariffs he previously threatened on European countries. "Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO,
Compact electron accelerator offers new approach for treating PFAS-contaminated water
So-called forever chemicals or PFAS compounds are a growing environmental problem. An innovative approach to treating PFAS‐contaminated water and soil now comes from accelerator physics: high‐energy electrons can break down PFAS molecules into harmless components through a
After Almost 50 Years, The Beach Boys Are Finally Releasing Adult/Child
In 1976, Brian Wilson returned to the Beach Boys after a period of prolonged absence, even joining the group’s touring lineup for the first time since 1964. With Wilson back in his sonic-mastermind role, the Beach Boys released the cult-favorite 1977 album The Beach Boys Love
Jack White Mocks Trump’s White House Briefing: ‘Me Do Accomplishments!’
White uses Hulk-style caveman language to satirize Trump’s self-congratulatory press briefing
Ford recalls 119K US vehicles over engine heater issue that could cause fire
The recall includes certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
'Who can say no?' Trump's Board of Peace tests doubters' resolve in Davos
(Refiles to add dropped apostrophe in headline) By Samia Nakhoul DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's Board of Peace, seen by some as a rival to the United Nations, has caught officials at some of the countries invited off guard, with several saying they felt
Ultrafast light switches use atomically thin semiconductors for rapid optical control
A nanostructure made of silver and an atomically thin semiconductor layer can be turned into an ultrafast switching mirror device that may function as an optical transistor—with a switching speed around 10,000 times faster than an electronic transistor.
Crimson Desert secures a March release date as the ambitious Frankenstein's monster of open world fantasy games goes gold
Better start practicing your swordfighting. And pro wrestling. And dragon riding. And mech piloting.
A novel dual-chemical looping method for efficient ammonia synthesis
Ammonia is an essential chemical used across many industries worldwide. Beyond its traditional role as a fertilizer, it is also a promising liquid hydrogen carrier and low-carbon fuel that could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Trump Prepares to Deploy Troops to Minnesota to Snuff Out ICE Protests
The Trump administration is ordering active-duty military police soldiers to be ready to deploy to Minneapolis. MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports that an Army military police brigade unit stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was issued “prepare to deploy” orders
‘God of War’ Live-Action Series Casts ‘Boots’ Alum Max Parker
Max Parker is the latest addition to Amazon Prime Video’s “God of War” live-action TV series, Variety has learned. Parker will appear alongside previously announced series lead Ryan Hurst and fellow cast member Teresa Palmer. Parker will star as Heimdall. As previously
Anthem subreddit gets a new lease on life as modder shows the game running without EA's servers: 'We didn't realize how much demand there'd still be for this forum to keep discussions going'
Footage showing two players in a locally-hosted game is "really hacky," but it works.
How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children
Paternal warmth before the age of 1 can set the tone for the family and influence physical health years later The post How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children appeared first on Nautilus .
Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
House panel finds CVS Caremark may have broken antitrust laws
A House committee found that CVS Health may have violated federal antitrust laws by threatening independent pharmacies to keep them from using money-saving services outside the company’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) network. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chair Jim
Battlefield 6 Will Bring Back A Classic Big Map But Not For Season 2
We also got updates on a different new map coming soon, the return of the Little Bird heli, and a solo battle royale mode The post Battlefield 6 Will Bring Back A Classic Big Map But Not For Season 2 appeared first on Kotaku .
White House confirms upcoming Washington visit by Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez is expected to travel to Washington “soon,” a White House official told EFE on Wednesday, without providing dates or an agenda. The planned trip comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump seeks to entrench a transition
Why Silksong is so dang hard, according to Team Cherry
The Hollow Knight sequel has proven quite the challenge to players, despite patches and mods. Team Cherry discusses why.
Trump has enriched himself with billions since taking office: NYT
One year into his second term, what we’ve actually experienced feels less like a golden age and more like a political stress test — full of speed, spectacle, and sharp division.
Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech
The US president made a series of contested claims, ranging from the status of Greenland to Nato spending.
Trump says NATO secretary-general is 'more important' than Danish foreign minister
President Trump told reporters Wednesday that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is "more important" than Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen when asked about Danish officials' unwillingness to discuss the U.S. acquiring Greenland. “They didn’t tell me that, so when
Trump Says “Sometimes You Need a Dictator” After Alarming Davos Speech
President Trump, who has a lengthy resume of authoritarian tendencies, thinks that sometimes “you need a dictator.” “We had a good speech, we got great reviews. I can’t believe it, we got good reviews on that speech,” Trump said on Wednesday, speaking of the long-winded,
Trump to Carney: 'Canada lives because of the United States'
President Trump on Wednesday sent a message to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, telling him that his country "lives because of the United States," days after the prime minister defended Greenland against Trump's effort to acquire the island territory. "We're building a
New method creates acinar cells involved in formation of pancreatic cancer
Organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of organs, grown in a dish. They have become a valuable tool for studying human development, organ regeneration, function, and disease progression. Organoids derived from patient tissues or created through cell and genetic
Blake Lively Messages to Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck Unsealed Amid ‘It Ends With Us’ Battle With Justin Baldoni
The superstar singer-songwriter calls Baldoni a "bitch" while the actress asks her 'The Town' co-star and director for his feedback.
Gavin Newsom, Dems avoid questions about trans athletes in sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom can’t handle the truth — or at least isn’t able to articulate what it is. Here he was flubbing a very basic and fundamental question from Ben Shapiro about whether men can become women. He’s not the only one, of course. Most Democrats, including
Federal agents involved in shooting in Los Angeles County
Federal law enforcement agents were involved in a shooting in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles early Wednesday while conducting an immigration enforcement operation, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A DHS spokesperson told The Hill’s sister station,