Sega's "Super Game" is canceled, but classic reboots live on
Sega's Super Game initiative is dead, or at least the mystery new IP game aspect of it is. Sega's classic IP revivals live on, though.
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Tomodachi Life players are recreating Minecraft in Living the Dream
One player has taken Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's cusotmization tools to the next level by recreating Minecraft in the game.
Fair Week in NYC!
Our guide to this week’s many fairs, what to see Upstate, and master printmakers and virtuosos.
“So, at about 14, I became the team’s...
“So, at about 14, I became the team’s unofficial basketball musician ,” writes Theocharis Papatrechas. “A big shot earned a triumphant snare drum roll with a resolving crash. And if someone missed badly — an airball — I’d drop in a ‘du-ba-dum’”.
‘The Electric Kiss’ Review: Cannes Opens With a Thud — a ‘Light’ French Period Romance About an Artist and a Fake Psychic, but the Movie Is Inert
Salvadori has conceived "The Electric Kiss" as a film about fake magic, yet there’s no spirit of real magic underlying the fakery that’s supposed to be playful but is actually leaden.
Watch Oklou & Theodora Cover The Beatles At The Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Did you know that the Cannes Film Festival even had an opening ceremony? I did not. Apparently, though, it’s a staple of the festival, which began today. At that ceremony earlier today, noted Beatles obsessive Peter Jackson was presented with the Honorary Palme d’Or. Jackson
Meta will tell parents when their teens add new interests to their Instagram algorithm
Starting Tuesday, parents can get more details about what their teens are up to on Instagram. Meta is adding a feature to its Teen Accounts that shows parents the "general topics their teens engage with," like "basketball" or "fashion." Meta also says it will soon start
Starbucks billionaire Howard Schultz rips Seattle’s ‘socialist’ mayor, claims city and state ‘hostile’ to business
Schultz's company, Starbucks, recently announced it was growing its national footprint with new corporate offices in Nashville.
Greenlight’s David Einhorn pitches five turnaround stocks at Sohn, from AI to infrastructure
The Greenlight Capital founder pitched five investment ideas in New York, focusing on companies he said are in a transitional period with catalysts for growth.
How winds above Tibet quietly replenish water for nearly 2 billion people
The "Asian Water Towers" (AWTs), a high-altitude region with a mean elevation exceeding 4,000 meters, serve as the primary freshwater source for nearly 2 billion people. While the Indian summer monsoon is well known for shaping seasonal rainfall patterns that help feed the
Cornyn bill would create Interstate 47 in Texas to honor Trump
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is in a tight reelection contest to keep his Senate seat, introduced legislation on Tuesday to dedicate a highway to President Trump. “I am proud to introduce legislation to rename US Highway 287 as Interstate 47 in honor of our 47th President,”
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Congress Trump has Iran escalation plan
President Trump said that the U.S. will win the war with Iran 'one way or the other,' adding that 'you wouldn't have an Israel' without him and Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats plan to launch their seventh effort to end the Iran war
Tom Morello Blasts Trump, ICE Abuses at NYC Event: ‘It’s Fucking Fascism’
The musician and activist joined Hands Off NYC at 26 Federal Plaza and performed Woody Guthrie's “This Land is Your Land"
Trump calls reporter 'dumb' after saying he's 'doubled' size of ballroom
President Trump on Tuesday defended the size and cost of the White House ballroom, then insulted the reporter who asked him about the project's scope. “We have a ballroom that's under budget. I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that,” Trump told reporters
Gravitational waves from colliding black holes may allow detection of dark matter
Dark matter is thought to make up most of the matter in the universe, but the only way it interacts with its surroundings is through gravity. If two colliding black holes spiral through a dense region of dark matter and merge, gravitational waves rippling across space and time
'Mobile' DNA elements may have expanded gene regulatory networks in brain development
Scientists have uncovered evidence supporting a mechanism in which transposable elements (TEs), once considered "non-functional" DNA, may have contributed to the evolution and expansion of gene regulation during neural development. Such insights into the mechanisms regulating
Kash Patel Flies Off the Handle When Asked About Drinking on the Job
FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday fell apart as soon as he was asked about his widely reported drinking habits. It was the bureau chief’s first time back on Capitol Hill since The Atlantic published multiple bombshell
Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says
BISHKEK, May 12 - Kyrgyzstan authorities have charged eight people, including powerful ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, with plotting to seize power from President Sadyr Japarov, who has consolidated power in the historically volatile central Asian country.
How Dayanita Singh Organized a Major Show in Venice Without Institutional Funding
Unmoored from the anchors of deep pockets that often hinder imagination, the artist brought her images of archival documents to an unusual venue in the Italian city.
New Pokémon deluxe guide book is already selling out
Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide is a comprehensive look at all 1,025 Pokémon and will include a whole chapter dedicated to Pikachu.
Eight Feature Films from Cannes and Sundance Alumni Selected for Inside Out Toronto’s International LGBTQ Finance Forum
Inside Out, the producer of Canada’s queer-focused 2SLGBTQ+ film festival, has selected eight projects for its 10th International Film Financing Forum, held in Toronto May 28-29. Presented by Netflix, the forum will showcase the films “Summer in Heat,” from Cannes alum Levan
Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct
Democrats are offering a glimpse at how they plan to treat Pam Bondi's replacement at DOJ, and what oversight activities they might pursue if they retake the House majority.
Saudi Arabia covertly struck Iran during war, sources say
Iranian and Western officials said Saudi Arabia informed Iran of the strikes, after which the two sides engaged in intensive diplomatic contact. After Riyadh threatened to retaliate further, the two sides reached an understanding about the need to de-escalate
Hegseth on Murkowski's Iran war authorization effort: We don't need it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers again on Tuesday that congressional authorization is not required for the military operation against Iran, arguing that President Trump has sufficient executive authority to take whatever action he chooses. “Senator, our view is
Bruce Springsteen’s Tour is an American Revival That Succeeds Where Democrats Fail
Springsteen and the E Street Band's first stop at New York's Madison Square Garden is a furious reminder of the power of his catalog — and his rhetoric, too
Persol and Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner on Free Outdoor Film Series, ‘Movies With a View’
Persol and Brooklyn Bridge Park have announced a partnership to present Movies With A View, the park’s long-running free outdoor film series, for its 26th season this summer. The series, which draws thousands of New Yorkers to the Brooklyn waterfront each week for screenings
Brighter red micro-LEDs could help solve full-color display stability challenge
Researchers at The University of Osaka, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University, have demonstrated that growing europium-doped gallium nitride (Eu-doped GaN) on a semipolar crystal plane dramatically improves red light emission. The team found that this approach
Self-activating catalysts boost hydrogen output by reshaping themselves during electrolysis
To what extent can self-activating catalysts enhance hydrogen production in electrolyzers? Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have investigated this question, and their findings were published in Advanced Energy Materials.
Trump: 'I don't think about' Americans' financial situation in Iran negotiations
President Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the financial situations of Americans do not motivate him while he is negotiating with Iran. “Not even a little bit,” Trump said when asked how much he is motivated by Americans’ financial situations to make a deal. “The only
Maia Chao Performs the Museum
She approaches the museum less as a neutral space than as a structure that quietly trains behavior and participation.
‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright on Her Attention-Getting Role as Hannah Wells and the Post-‘Heated Rivalry’ Hockey Romance Takeover
Since the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” novels was announced in 2024, fans of the massively popular book series have been wondering: Who is going to play Hannah Wells? The answer is Ella Bright, the 19-year-old, British actress who will be gracing our screens
Goldman Sachs exec touts plans to automate ‘human assembly line’ with AI ‘robots’– and vows no mass layoffs
Waldron, widely tipped internally as the heir apparent to CEO David Solomon, said Goldman would use cutting-edge AI technology to build its very own "digital factory floor."
Subnautica 2, Lego Batman, and Forza Horizon 6 leaks could reveal a bigger conspiracy
Subnautica 2, Lego Batman, and Forza Horizon 6 have all become available ahead of launch on piracy sites, by anti-DRM groups
General Motors to pay out $12.75M after selling California driver data
From 2020 to 2024, GM collected names, contact info, geolocation and driving behavior then sold this data on to third-party companies.
Trump Says He Doesn’t Care “Even a Little Bit” About People’s Finances
President Trump could not care less about your financial struggles. The man who pledged to fight for unseen Americans by lowering prices and ending endless wars isn’t doing either, and remained adamant that he’s still on the right path forward when asked about it on Tuesday.
Trump says red line of ending Iran ceasefire will be discussed
President Trump said Tuesday that he would be discussing a red line to end the ceasefire with Iran after dismissing the country’s latest counteroffer earlier this week. "We'll be thinking about it on the flight,” he told reporters before departing for his trip to China. "We'll
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told Reuters on Tuesday,in a sign that the two countries are trying to find common
Where Winds Meet interactive map
Explore the vast regions of Where Winds Meet, the epic wuxia live service game with this interactive map.
DeepAFM decodes protein motion from noisy images with 93.4% accuracy
In 2018, an artificial intelligence (AI) program called AlphaFold achieved a major breakthrough by placing first in the critical assessment of structure prediction, a competition for predicting the three-dimensional structures of proteins. It scored close to 90 on a 100-point
In an ant colony, the queen isn't in charge. So who is?
Imagine trying to build a house without a blueprint, find a shortcut through an unfamiliar city without a map, or govern a large organization with no leaders and no meetings.
‘Swapped’ Hits 38.7 Million Views in Seven Days, Netflix’s Best-Ever Single-Week Viewership for an Animated Movie
“Swapped,” the new animated film with a voice cast led by Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, has broken a Netflix record. After debuting as Netflix’s No. 2 English-language film of the week with 15.5 million views in its first three days, “Swapped” took a major leap, hitting
The World Press Freedom Index at Global 25-Year Low
Since Reporters Without Borders started tracking their World Press Freedom Index 25 years ago, the global rating has never been lower than the 2026 score . From a summary of their analysis : For the first time in the history of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press
Rare Early Basquiat Works Return to Brooklyn After HBCU Tour
“Our Friend, Jean,” an intimate collection from the precipice of the artist’s career explosion, is going on view at The Bishop Gallery starting this weekend.
New Fathers Are Dying, and We Don’t Know Why
A conversation with a pediatrician about the first study to track paternal mortality The post New Fathers Are Dying, and We Don’t Know Why appeared first on Nautilus .
In ‘Door to Life,’ Pacita Abad Evokes Traditional Yemeni Architecture
Pacita Abad ruminated over the immutable significance of cultural practices—and their value—despite periods of upheaval. 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
Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, David Costabile Join Oscar Isaac in Netflix Las Vegas Series ‘The Roman’
Netflix is rounding out the cast of its upcoming Las Vegas casino series, now dubbed “The Roman.” Variety has learned that Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile have all joined the drama as series regulars alongside previously announced lead Oscar Isaac. The official
Secret Service briefing fails to quiet GOP ballroom funding concerns
Senators left a closed-door lunch saying they still had unanswered questions.
PayPal to give up $30M after DOJ accusations of bias in favor of minority-owned businesses
PayPal is expected to launch a new initiative waiving processing fees on $1 billion's worth of transactions at the value of $30 million after signing a Tuesday settlement with the Justice Department to resolve concerns about its previous commitment to support minority-owned
Hundreds Lambast Trump’s $7.5M Plan to Whitewash Eisenhower Building
"Don't even think about it," wrote one of over 2,000 concerned citizens, architects, and preservationists who warned of permanent damage to the structure.
