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UPS will cut 30K more jobs after massive 2025 layoffs as it ends Amazon partnership
UPS also slashed a whopping 48,000 jobs last year, including 34,000 operational roles and 14,000 in management.
New Street Fighter 6 Energy Drink Proves How Far We’ve Strayed From God’s Light
Also: Helldivers 2 teases the return of an old sci-fi foe The post New Street Fighter 6 Energy Drink Proves How Far We’ve Strayed From God’s Light appeared first on Kotaku .
Energy crisis coal switch increased emissions, illnesses and deaths across 6 countries
In addition to serious economic damage, the energy crisis of 2021/22 also had dramatic consequences for the environment and people's health. This is the conclusion reached by two researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in a new study. Although the
‘MythOS’ and ‘Wink’ Filmmakers Debunk AI Myths at Sundance: ‘You Can’t Make a Great AI Film on Your Lunch Hour’
Two filmmakers demonstrated how generative AI tools are transforming the creative process while emphasizing that human artistry remains at the heart of storytelling during Adobe’s “Showtime! Park City: Gen AI Showcase” at the Sundance Film Festival. Taryn O’Neill and Momo Wang
Dutch court sentences Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for 'cruel' people smuggling
Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.
Identifying dinosaurs from their footprints is difficult, but AI can help
When you hear the word "dinosaur," the first thing that might spring to mind is a hulking skeleton like Sue the T rex in Chicago's Field Museum or Sophie the Stegosaurus at the Natural History Museum in London. Dinosaur skeletons give us striking evidence of what these ancient
Sinners' record-breaking Oscars run turns the vampire movie into a streaming blockbuster
Ryan Coogler's game-changing vampire horror is among the most-streamed movie titles in the U.S.
How fire, people and history shaped the South's iconic longleaf pine forests
For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the longleaf pine. The forest once stretched across 92 million acres from Virginia to Texas, but about 5% of that original forest remains. It was one of
Why some people speak up against prejudice, while others do not
When people encounter racism or discrimination, they don't all respond in the same way. Some calmly challenge the remark, some file a complaint, others confront the offender aggressively—and many say nothing at all.
Biomass could play a key role in Canada's transition to a carbon-neutral economy
Record forest fires, under-utilized agricultural residues like straw and husks and struggling sawmills have left Canada with an abundance of undervalued biomass. If carefully and strategically managed, this resource could become a powerful ally in the fight against climate
White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year
Historically, corporate boardrooms have been mostly white and mostly male. Yet the trend started shifting in the 1970s, in part due to gains from the civil rights era and pro-diversity efforts by activists and business groups.
Want to ride your bicycle? Study highlights rise of Canada's bike network
A new Simon Fraser University study has found that Canada's cycling network is growing, but not everyone is benefiting. Between 2022 and 2024, nearly 3,600 kilometers of high-quality cycling infrastructure was added across the country, with the largest proportional increases
Reconfigurable robotic fish reveals how stiffness and wave propagation shape swimming performance
How can some fish, like tuna, achieve remarkable speed while others, like eels, excel in maneuverability? A research team from Peking University (PKU) has developed a novel robotic platform that sheds new light on this classic biomechanical puzzle.
Miranda Lambert Sells Entire Song Catalog to Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital
Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have partnered to acquire the catalog of award-winning songwriter-singer-musician Miranda Lambert. The deal encompasses her complete back catalog of songs. Alongside this news, SMP Nashville and Domain have signed a
TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok has settled a lawsuit accusing it and several other social media companies of designing addictive platforms shortly before the landmark case headed to trial Tuesday, according to an attorney for the plaintiffs. It is the latest company to settle the case and avoid trial,
'Combat Recon' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
How to complete Combat Recon in Arc Raiders by scoping out three different locations then destroying two spotters and delivering a relay to Shani.
Supreme Court Advocate Thomas Goldstein’s Rise and Fall Getting Movie Treatment Via ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ Producers (Exclusive)
The Gotham Group has picked up the screen rights to Air Mail article "Tommy Supreme and the Blitz."
Why the IRS may temporarily freeze your tax refund and how to avoid it
There's a chance you'll get a "very large" refund, as long as you have some necessary information.
EU lawmakers back declaration urging the bloc to lead in commercial fusion energy
MEPs from the European People's Party argued that fusion energy is a reality that needs to be explored and urged the EU executive to lay down a clear regulatory framework to attract investors.
Woodland Creatures Waken from Branches and Twigs in Rodolfo Liprandi’s Sculptures
Nature and landscapes are sources of infinite wonder for the Warsaw-based artist. 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 Woodland Creatures Waken from
‘I Love Boosters’ Trailer: Keke Palmer Steals From High-End Fashion Stores in ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Director Boots Riley’s Heist Comedy
Seven years after his acclaimed debut “Sorry to Bother You,” filmmaker Boots Riley is returning with his highly anticipated sophomore feature. Neon has released the first trailer for “I Love Boosters,” a heist comedy centered on a crew of professional shoplifters who target a
Spain approves plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants lacking right to stay
The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025.
Morgan Wade, Carter Faith Will No Longer Perform on 2026 Rock the Country Tour
The Nashville country singers' exits follow that of Ludacris, who after being announced as a performer on the Kid Rock-founded tour, said there was a "mix-up"
TWICE Show Why They’re Bigger Than Ever on ‘This Is For’ World Tour
The tour brought TWICE back to Southern California's Kia Forum, the same venue where they played their first U.S. headlining show in 2019
The Midnight Walkers launch time and release date
Spoilers: The Midnight Walkers isn't launching at midnight. Unless you're in Greenland.
Paul calls for agents involved in Minneapolis shooting to be put on leave
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis should be put on administrative leave immediately. “Local police routinely put officers involved in deadly
TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with 19-year-old who said app gave her depression, body dysmorphia
The woman, who has only been identified as “KGM,” has also settled with Snapchat parent company Snap.
6K+ people killed in Iran crackdown, activists say
Over 6,000 people have been killed amid the Iranian government's crackdown on recent protests in the country, an activist group said on Tuesday. The protests began on Dec. 28 in response to the plummeting value of the rial, Iranian currency. The government responded to the
TR-49, one of 2026's first great games, was inspired by fake news
Inkle's puzzle game TR-49 started life as a tabletop mystery and ended up being the indie studio's best-selling launch to date
Cuttlefish use polarized light to create a dramatic mating display invisible to humans
Many organisms leverage showy colors for attracting mates. Because color is a property of light (determined by its wavelength), it is easy for humans to see how these colors are used in animal courting rituals. Less obvious to humans is the polarization of light—a property of
A Trump-appointed judge taught Lindsey Halligan a lesson she won’t forget
Judge Novak gave a brutal master class to Halligan on how federal prosecutors should behave.
KPop Demon Hunters American Girl dolls are here, and they're terrifying
KPop Demon Hunters American Girl dolls are available to pre-order from Mattel right now. But, word to the wise, they're a bit... uncanny.
Highguard Removes Text From Steam Linking It To The Creators Of Titanfall
A big selling point for the new FPS has been scrubbed from the internet The post Highguard Removes Text From Steam Linking It To The Creators Of Titanfall appeared first on Kotaku .
Science magazine: US government has lost more than 10,000 STEM PhDs since...
Science magazine: US government has lost more than 10,000 STEM PhDs since Trump took office .
TikTok’s new owners accused of censoring Minneapolis ICE shooting, blocking word ‘Epstein’
The hashtag #TikTokCensorship took off on X as creators claimed videos about political unrest in Minneapolis were getting far fewer views than usual and facing long delays.
Pinterest shares plunge 10% as move to cut hundreds of jobs shocks investors
The social media platform plans to reallocate resources to its artificial intelligence-focused roles and strategy.
How defects make permanent magnets even more efficient
Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, environmentally friendly mobility. These are not simple blocks of metal, but carefully engineered materials with a complex internal nanostructure composed of
Streaks on Mercury show that it is not a 'dead planet'
Although Mercury was geologically active in its early days, today its surface appears almost completely static. This is why it is often perceived as a dead and dry planet. A new study led by Dr. Valentin Bickel from the Center for Space and Habitability at the University of
Trust in Ph.D. advisor can predict a good grad school experience
The advisor-advisee relationship is central to most doctoral education models. Yet not all students trust their advisors. Danfei Hu, Jonathan E. Cook and colleagues sought to examine the importance of this relationship to success and well-being in graduate school. The authors
