Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump says he hopes the temporary truce will lead to a long-term deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WGA West Reaches a Deal to End Staff Union Strike

The Writers Guild of America West has reached a tentative deal with its staff union to end a lengthy strike, which became an unwanted distraction during negotiations with the major studios. “After nearly three months of strength, unity, and resolve, WGSU members were able to

Adam Lambert on New Single ‘Eat U Alive,’ Forthcoming Album ‘Adam,’ and Harking Back to the ’90s for ‘the Sweet Spot in Blending Electronic With Alternative Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Adam Lambert sounds carnivorous, and more than a little carnal, in his new single, “Eat U Alive,” which just came out Friday. But what he’s hungered after most in his recent music-making is the spirit he thinks best thrived in the ’90s and early 2000s, when there was an easy

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Star Max Huang on Jackie Chan, Kung Lao and the Spirit Behind the Movement: ‘It’s Not About What Punch or Kick You Do – It’s About How You Do It’

The plan was simple, if audacious. Max Huang had prepared a showreel, traveled to a Berlin red carpet, and waited six hours for Jackie Chan to arrive. Chan, surrounded by bodyguards, was unreachable. So when Jaden Smith wandered over to sign autographs, Huang handed the reel to

Marathon's struggles lead Sony to take $560 million loss on Bungie

Sony's acquisition of Bungie isn't paying off. As Marathon struggles and Destiny 2 flails, the PlayStation company reveals big losses on Bungie.

‘Yellowstone’ Star Kelly Reilly Teases a Potential ‘Marshals’ Crossover Ahead of ‘Dutton Ranch’ Spinoff Premiere

Ahead of the premiere of the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch,” star Kelly Reilly is making it known that she wouldn’t be opposed to a crossover with “Marshals,” another spinoff that focuses on Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes). In an interview with People, Reilly, who plays Beth

Studio Behind EVE Online Changes Name To Avoid Confusion With Chinese Communist Party

The Icelandic studio and publisher now has a new name, Fenris Creations, as it begins a new era

Another SoCal city aims to ban self-checkout lanes, following moves in Long Beach and Costa Mesa

California shoppers may soon find there's no such thing as a quick getaway at self-checkout.

Rogan: UFO file dump could be distraction from Iran war that's 'not going very well'

Podcaster Joe Rogan questioned GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.) about the motives behind the Trump administration’s decision to release new government files about UFOs amid the Iran war. The Pentagon released a trove of UFO-related files on Friday, after President Trump directed

OnlyFans to sell 16% stake to Architect Capital at $3B valuation

The company said the deal includes a $535 million investment that will help the revolutionary porn site create new financial services for its creators, “who are often underserved by traditional financial institutions and products.”

Judge schedules criminal trial for James Comey for July 15

A federal judge on Friday set a July 15 trial date for former FBI Director James Comey on his new criminal charges of threatening President Trump. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan, who will oversee the trial, also agreed that Comey doesn’t have to make the trek to her North

How much further does this Teflon market have to go? Here's what traders say

Traders on prediction markets platform Kalshi place a more than 50% chance that the S&P 500 crosses 8,000 in 2026.

Rubio talks to Meloni and Tajani about US, Italian and EU relations: from the Iran war to Trump's tariffs

The US Secretary of State in talks in Rome with Meloni and Tajani. The Italian minister reiterated his readiness for a mission to Hormuz after the war and Trump's no to tariffs. Rubio promised developments in negotiations with Iran and that "not being able to count" on Allies

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to uphold order blocking mailing of abortion pill

Louisiana officials in a court filing urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order from a lower court that blocks women nationwide from obtaining a widely used abortion medication through the mail. The Trump administration, trying to straddle the line on abortion, was

Wowsabout!

PBS Kids and The Jim Henson Company have collaborated on a kids special called Wowsabout! that focuses on the experience of wonder. Wowsabout is rooted in a rich curriculum developed by Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s foremost emotion scientists and author of “AWE: The

Jeffrey Epstein Compared Himself to Alfalfa. Then He Quoted ‘Little Rascals’ in His Suicide Note

Newly unsealed documents reveal the disgraced financier had been using a catchphrase from a 1931 ‘Our Gang’ short for years before it appeared in his purported final note.

Collaged Denim Sculptures by Nick Doyle Unravel American Mythology

"The world's image of America has changed, but our country's nostalgia for itself is making us late to the party." 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

Dua Lipa Brings ‘Radical Optimism’ to Tame Impala’s London Show

The pop star came out to sing "Houdini" and Tame Impala's "After Thought" on Thursday night

Imogen Poots, John Reynolds to Star in Amazon Series ‘Sex Criminals’

Imogen Poots and John Reynolds are set for the lead role in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Sex Criminals.” The series, which is based on the comic book of the same name, was originally announced in January with an eight-episode order. The official logline states, “Suze

DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal, judge rules

The Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional, according to a ruling on Thursday. In the 143-page decision, US District Judge Colleen McMahon cites DOGE's process for eliminating grants, which involved using ChatGPT

Jane Street, one of Wall Street’s most secretive firms, hauled in whopping $16B in trading revenue — here’s how

It further cemented its position at the top of the world of high-frequency trading ahead of Wall Street's top investment banks.

Microsoft might be all-in on OpenAI now, but back in 2018 thought it was just 'motivated by a need to show how Al can crush humans'

"We don't want 'machines beating humans' and are not supportive of any push on this."

Myanmar says giant 11,000-carat ruby found in Mogok could rank among most valuable

A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, state media reported Friday, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones.

Plants evolved distinct functions for two forms of a fundamental signaling molecule, study shows

The molecule cAMP, which plays essential roles in mammalian cells, is less well understood in plants. In a new Science Advances paper, researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and international collaborators demonstrate that plants use two forms

NBC Picks Up Jake Johnson Detective Comedy and Jamie Lee Curtis Rom-Com ‘Newlyweds’

NBC has given series orders to two comedy pilots — a detective show starring Jake Johnson and a rom-com from Jamie Lee Curtis. An untitled therapist comedy starring Jane Lynch and Katey Segal is not moving forward at the network. Little is known about “Sunset P.I.” other than

Antarctica sea ice collapse driven by triple whammy of climate chaos, scientists find

Antarctica is being ravaged by a triple-whammy of climate chaos that has melted sea ice to record lows, a new study has revealed. For decades, the frozen wilderness at the bottom of the world defied global warming trends, with ice levels actually growing—until 2015 when it

‘The Price is Right’ Contestant Wins Largest Single Pricing Game Prize in CBS Daytime Show’s 54-Year History

“Vanesa from Virginia” is likely pretty happy today that she came on down to “The Price is Right.” The contestant — last name not revealed — just won the largest prize in a single pricing game in the 54-year history of the CBS daytime game show. As revealed on Friday’s special

‘Rockford Files’ Reboot, Cop Drama ‘Line of Fire’ Picked Up to Series at NBC

NBC has picked up two of its drama pilots to series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season: a reboot of “The Rockford Files” and the law enforcement drama “Line of Fire” (fka “Protection”). “The Rockford Files,” which will see David Boreanaz take over the role of James Rockford

Hubble Captures Traveling Galaxy in Stunning Detail

And it’s in a group that includes our own Milky Way The post Hubble Captures Traveling Galaxy in Stunning Detail appeared first on Nautilus .

Don't forget our hostages: Trump must prioritize their release in Iran talks

The Trump administration must make the release of American hostages in Iran a publicly stated condition of any negotiated agreement, and ensure that Iran never again uses the detention of U.S. nationals as a bargaining chip.

Trump Plans to Fire FDA Chief Over MAHA Vaping War

President Trump is planning to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over a flavoured vapes and a number of other policy disagreements, according to The Wall Street Journal . Trump’s displeasure with Makary has been well-documented. Last week, the Journal reported that the

Why the hantavirus cruise outbreak is not the next pandemic, according to WHO

Experts say because this strain of hantavirus typically requires prolonged or intimate contact, it is not as contagious as covid during the pandemic.

Sekiro: No Defeat anime gets new preview and confirmed theatrical run

The anime adaptation of FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be released in movie theaters before streaming on Crunchyroll.

Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

ABC and Disney accuse Trump admin of violating First Amendment rights

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its First Amendment rights by making "major shifts in policy and practice" that the network claims will chill free speech. The network is asking the FCC to "affirm its long-standing approach to the bona

The moon's largest impact crater scattered something priceless—and Artemis may be heading straight into it

A new study, published in Science Advances, has refined some important details about the moon's largest and oldest impact crater, which stretches more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) on the far side of the moon. The new details can help guide some of the planning for NASA's

ABC Accuses FCC of Violating First Amendment in Blistering Filing

ABC is fighting back against President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights. In a filing Friday, the TV network said that the FCC’s latest probe into the TV show The View created a “chilling effect” on free

The 10 most popular baby names in the US, according to Social Security

For the seventh straight year, these two baby names are the most popular in the U.S.

How to get cosmetics in REPO

Cosmetics have been added to REPO in its v0.4.0 update. Here's how to get cosmetics and change your character's appearance.

‘Don’t Forget to Dance’ Wins Best Film at 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards

“Don’t Forget to Dance,” “The Ticket” and more were among the winners of the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The winners were announced Thursday night at an awards ceremony at Sony Pictures Studios. For the 2026 challenge, the featured genre was Dramedy, and the

The Oasis Reunion Documentary Liam Gallagher Said They Wouldn’t Make Sets Release Date

Steven Knight’s untitled Oasis documentary following the band’s long-awaited reunion tour arrives in select theaters on Sept. 11

Abacus Global (ABX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

ICE Beat Teen at Gunpoint Before Realizing They Had Wrong Guy

Federal immigration agents held a teenage boy at gunpoint Wednesday and bloodied him up, before they realized they had the wrong person. Jeury Concepcion, 19, told NBC New York he’d been victim of a violent wrongful immigration arrest in the Bronx’s Norwood neighborhood earlier

Brigador Killers smacked me in the mouth by making me level a city and kill the protagonists of the first game, and I can't wait for more

Hardcore.

The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates

Friday's jobs report provided evidence that the central bank's larger concern is a cost of living that is getting increasingly hard to bear.

Andy Serkis Says Snobbery Around Video Game Acting Has Changed A Lot Since Heavenly Sword On PS3

Also: Switch 1 stalls out and 2K lays off Project Ethos developers

Metamorphosis in newts proves costly, with one sex paying a heavier price

Metamorphosis, that profound transformation enabling certain animals to shift between habitats such as from an aquatic to a terrestrial environment, is generally viewed in terms of its benefits. A team of researchers from the University of Liège has now demonstrated that it

Spaceflight leaves astronauts' joints unchanged after 18 days on ISS, early data suggest

Researchers at National Jewish Health have published new findings demonstrating that short-duration spaceflight may not significantly impact lower extremity joint structures, while also identifying a promising, noninvasive tool to monitor astronaut musculoskeletal health on

Someone out-Trumped the Trump phone

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This week, Trump Mobile has been trumped. It's been another long week without the Trump phone, but it's no longer the only