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I watched the first TV show ever based on a game and it made me realize: we've really got it good these days
Modern videogame adaptations can be rough, but at least they're trying.
OpenAI reportedly kicked around an 'insane' plan to pit world leaders against each other like a Call of Duty villain
The company disputes the claim that such an idea was taken seriously, but ex-employees say it was real.
28 years after the final Intel 486 desktop CPUs rolled off assembly lines, Linux is finally dropping support for it
Rest now, i486. You did good.
Mullin to cities with international airports: 'You've got to partner with us'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Monday questioned whether cities with international airports that do not work with the Department of Homeland Security should face repercussions, such as losing access to customs processing. “If they're a sanctuary city, should
Overwatch's Anran redesign is a massive improvement from Blizzard
Blizzard revealed Anran's redesign in Overwatch, following backlash over how different her in-game model was from the Elemental Kin cinematic
By age 7, most children quickly spot individuals' social biases toward social groups, study finds
Most elementary school-aged children have a surprising cognitive ability: they can detect—nearly as well as adults—when someone treats people from one social group differently than another. The study, "Children's and adults' detection of social biases," published in Child
Woman Charged in Lindsey Buckingham Attacks Allegedly Stalked Him for Years: ‘I Am Terrified’
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist previously told a judge he was afraid the woman's conduct "may escalate into something physically dangerous"
Chilean President Kast backs Argentine claim over Falklands in first state visit to Buenos Aires
Chilean President José Antonio Kast formally backed Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas during his first state visit to Buenos Aires, where he met his counterpart Javier
The brain might not create consciousness after all
Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself? Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting the “hard problem” of consciousness — why and how subjective experience exists
I kept hearing that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie had a 'record-breaking weekend,' but then I looked at the actual records
The film is an undeniable hit, but let's not shower it with gold medals just yet.
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port inches closer to release with new showcase video—and modders have already added Linkle into the game
That's the most important feature taken care of, then.
Luna says Gonzales, Cherfilus-McCormick 'need to go'
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Monday said Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) “need to go” after both lawmakers were accused of unethical behavior while in office. “NO means NO. I’d vote to expel both him and Rep. Sheila
3D-printed 'spanlastics' could change how cancer drugs reach tumors
University of Mississippi research offers hope that cancer drug therapies packaged in 3D-printed carriers could deliver medication directly to tumors while reducing many of the side effects that cancer patients endure. In a study published in Pharmaceutical Research, the Ole
UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
By David Brunnstrom and John Irish April 6 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force,
Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war,faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep inside enemy territory. Then, the airman's daring Easter weekend rescue gave
Trump claims ‘active’ peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline approaches
The president has given Iranian officials until 8 p.m. Tuesday to make a ceasefire deal or face widespread destruction. Tehran on Monday reasserted its rejection of U.S. demands.
Overwatch Reveals The Anran Redesign Fans Begged For
The character looked more like Kiriko and Juno than her brother Wuyang
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
Shaquille O’Neal, Warner Launch ‘Dunkman’ Professional Dunk League
Warner Bros. Discovery may no longer show NBA games on TNT each week, but that doesn’t mean the company is no longer playing basketball. Shaquille O’Neal, Authentic Brands Group and Warner’s TNT Sports will launch “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, in
Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating
Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then
CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily paused testing state and local health department samples for dozens of
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Study finds 70% of remediated Los Angeles yards still exceed lead limit
Even after one of the largest environmental remediation efforts in California history, dangerous levels of lead persist in residential neighborhoods surrounding a former battery smelter in Southeast Los Angeles, according to a new study from the University of California,
Review details photocatalyst–biocatalyst systems for semi-artificial photosynthesis
A new review from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) summarizes the biocatalysts involved in semi-artificial photosynthesis, an exciting research field that combines natural photosynthesis with artificial technology to efficiently generate fuels and useful substances from
Iranians threaten to close another strait over Trump war
As President Donald Trump continues threatening to commit war crimes in Iran by bombing power plants, Iran is signaling that it could put a further squeeze on global oil prices by shutting down yet another strait used for transporting petroleum outside the Middle East. Ali
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission reaches greatest distance from Earth
The space exploration milestone came during a 40-minute period during which the Artemis II astronauts were unable to communicate with Earth
Queen Latifah Returns to Host the 2026 American Music Awards
The star last hosted the ceremony 30 years ago
Trump's Hormuz ultimatum nears - with little indication Iran is on board
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
Global warming may be a boon for this aggressive prairie plant
Climate change may reduce yields of crops like corn and soybeans, but it can also give some plants an edge. That's one of the takeaways of a recent study of tall goldenrod, a common wildflower that runs rampant in fields across its native range in North America and other parts
Youngkin on political future: 'I have more to give'
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made clear he’s ready to return to public office just weeks after finishing his term and leaving the governor’s mansion. In a preview of his interview on the “Hang out with Sean Hannity” podcast — which was recorded a few weeks ago but is
Over 60% of Argentines disapprove of Milei amid economic and social crisis
Argentine President Javier Milei's public image has reached its lowest point since he took office in December 2023. Multiple polls now agree that disapproval exceeds 60%, driven by stubbornly high inflation, rising unemployment, a wave of business closures and a string of
5 takeaways from Trump’s news conference on Iran
President Trump came to the lectern of the White House briefing room Monday for a lengthy news conference about the war on Iran. Trump, flanked by key allies including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, spent much of the first part of the event outlining how an airman who had been
Trump renews criticism of Japan, South Korea for not helping US in Iran war
He noted that US troops are in the 2 countries to protect them from North Korea.
Trump to Iran: 'Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait'
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz President Trump over the weekend threatened Iran's infrastructure, calling on Tehran to "Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait" of Hormuz. © Greg Nash "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and
Kidnapped U.S. journalist believed alive in militia’s Iraqi stronghold
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran.
Water-repelling surfaces reveal surprising charging effects
Materials that repel water are used in countless applications, including industrial separation processes, routine laboratory pipetting, and medical devices. When water touches these surfaces, the interface where they meet tends to acquire a small electrical charge—an effect
‘Shrinking’ Creator Assures Fans Season 4 Will Have a Time Jump, but Not Be a Complete Reboot
Don’t worry, “Shrinking” fans: Jimmy, Gabby and the rest of the gang will be back for Season 4. “Shrinking” wraps its Season 3 this week on Apple TV with what creator Bill Lawrence has said ends a three-season arc about grief, forgiveness and moving forward. That’s why, in an
How Producing 800 Episodes of ‘Chopped’ Led to the Farming Industry Doc ‘Fork in the Road’
For almost 15 years Vivian Sorenson was surrounded by some of the world’s best food as one of the original architects of the Food Network show “Chopped.” But, while her fellow producers were captivated by the chefs’ stories or their creative recipes, Sorenson always found
Why the Rehabilitation of Kanye West Says So Much About America
It’s hard not to imagine that, for around 140,000 people over two nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium last week, a sort of collective willful amnesia took place — as if the man onstage had never declared “Death Con 3 on Jewish people,” had never said “I love Hitler,” “I’m a
If life exists in Venus's atmosphere, it could have come from Earth
The theory of panspermia holds that life is spread through the cosmos via asteroids, comets, and other objects. When the building blocks of life emerge on one planet, impacts can eject surface material into space, which then carries these seeds to other worlds. For decades,
Improving air temperature forecasts one to five weeks in advance without new model simulations
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo and George Mason University's College of Science have developed a new method that improves air temperature forecasts one to five weeks in advance—without requiring additional model simulations. The
“What caught my eye as a designer, as with most...
“What caught my eye as a designer, as with most industrial plants and control rooms of that time, besides the knobs, levers, and buttons, was the use of a very specific seafoam green …” It’s time for some color theory…
‘Euphoria’ Stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and More to Attend Season 3 Premiere in Los Angeles
With Emmy buzz already gaining momentum for “Euphoria” Season 3, the HBO show’s all-star cast is set to appear at its premiere screening on Tuesday night in Hollywood. Series regulars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly
Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope no longer feels comfortable talking about work-in-progress games: 'the situation just feels different'
"It's getting slurped up by AI or people are gonna copy it, or something else like that."
A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often accompanies it. The study, published in the Journal of Controlled Release, involves lipid nanoparticles delivering
Queen Latifah to Host 52nd American Music Awards
Queen Latifah is set to host the 52nd American Music Awards, taking place on May 25 in Las Vegas. Latifah will serve as emcee 30 years after she first co-hosted the award show in 1995. “I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” said
Advancing synthetic cells: A more flexible system to replicate cellular functions
Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is one of the goals of what is known as synthetic biology. These models, known as synthetic or biomimetic cells, allow some of the basic processes of life to be reproduced in the laboratory to better understand how
