Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Filmmaker Behind ‘Disobedience,’ ‘The Wonder’ and the Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies at 52
He also wrote and directed ‘Gloria’ and its English-language remake, ‘Gloria Bell,’ starring Julianne Moore.
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Quantum gas microscope reveals individual atoms in first tunable three-component Hubbard system
For the first time, an international team of researchers from Germany, Thailand, India, China and the United States has created a three-component Hubbard system with tunable interactions in the laboratory. In doing so, the team used a quantum gas microscope to make the
Nearly 1,000 migrants rescued from seven boats off El Hierro in Spain
Around 700 of the rescued migrants are due to be transferred to Tenerife to relieve pressure on reception facilities, while several people required hospital treatment.
Abstract Wool Compositions Cascade from Weathered Metal in Amine El Gotaibi’s Sculptures
Amine El Gotaibi's new sculptures of metal and wool speak to the tensions between the land and the state and the ways we mark change. 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
Tyler Perry Joins Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Georgia Transition Team Despite Director’s Sexual Assault Lawsuits
On Tuesday night, Keisha Lance Bottoms won the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of any U.S. state and Georgia’s first Black governor. One of the first moves made by Bottoms, who’d previously served as the mayor
Barbie sales are down as kids clamor for new batch of toys
Sales of the iconic doll were down 9% in Mattel's most recent quarter, the toy giant repored earlier this week Thursday. It was the third consecutive quarter Barbie sales were down -- and the ninth since 2023's blockbuster movie starring Margot Robbie.
European forests need to solve two crises—but not necessarily in one place
Forest areas can act both as carbon sinks and as vital habitats for thousands of species—but not necessarily at the same time. This has important implications for how Europe should manage its forests, says a University of Copenhagen researcher.
Johnson, staunch Trump ally, seeks to delay Senate GOP leadership election after big losses
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) obtained the five signatures he needs from GOP colleagues to request a meeting of the broader Senate Republican conference to discuss postponing their leadership election, which is scheduled for next week. Johnson, who chairs the Senate Budget
Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as new chief of staff
Miller, one of the driving forces behind US president Donald Trump's mass deportation policy, is set to succeed Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff next week.
All Gold Skulltula locations in Ocarina of Time
Gold Skulltulas are a collectible in Ocarina of Time, but they're also needed for a cursed family. Here's where to find every Gold Skulltula.
The Relationship Between Comedy, Democracy, and AI
“Humor, more than anything else in the human make-up, can afford an aloofness and an ability to rise above any situation, even if only for a few seconds,” Viktor Frankl wrote in recalling the role of humor as a lifeline to sanity and survival in the Holocaust. Humor is a
Nick Diamonds – “Got The Devil” (Feat. Fat Tony & Yoni Wolf) & “The River” (Feat. Giovanni Marks & Fat Tony)
The post Nick Diamonds – “Got The Devil” (Feat. Fat Tony & Yoni Wolf) & “The River” (Feat. Giovanni Marks & Fat Tony) appeared first on Stereogum .
“Are sperm counts declining? Are microplastics and...
“Are sperm counts declining? Are microplastics and pesticides affecting male fertility? Does a low sperm count mean you’ll struggle to have children? Howtown investigates the science behind male infertility… ”
Macklemore Accuses Madison Square Garden and Eight Other Arenas of Banning His ‘Free Palestine’ Tour
Macklemore is accusing some of America’s most iconic arenas of shutting his “Free Palestine” tour out. The rapper, who recently had dates in Dublin, Paris and London at the end of Oct., took to Instagram on Nov. 6 to say that he has been turned down by American venues,
Anne Hathaway and JJ Abrams Sci-Fi Thriller Sets Official HBO Max Streaming Date
Dinosaur survival thriller 'The End of Oak Street' just got an official streaming release date for HBO Max.
MTG-I2 satellite delivers remarkable first images, capturing a weather view of Europe every 2.5 minutes
Europe's meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, has released the first image from the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) on board Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2), just over two months after the satellite's launch on Aug. 27, 2026. The satellite will provide
High-precision timeline helps clarify an ancient magma surge in the North Cascades
Where oceanic crust subducts beneath continental crust, belts of volcanoes known as continental arcs can form. Located around the world, these arcs may undergo episodic magma flare-ups—dramatic surges in the flow of magma into the continental crust at rates up to 20 times
Macklemore Says Nine U.S. Venues Turned Down ‘Free Palestine’ Tour: ‘They Got Me F-cked Up’
The rapper performed three sold-out shows in Europe with special guests in support of organizations providing aid to Gaza, but says bringing the tour stateside has been more challenging
Adam Driver Explains Why He’s Starring in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot After Years of Turning Down MCU Offers: ‘Felt Like the Right Time’
Adam Driver opened up about why he said yes to playing Mister Sinister in the “X-Men” reboot after turning down many Marvel movies over the years. “I was a big fan [of ‘X-Men]. I mean, I was a fan of the other things too, but this one felt like the right time,” Driver said
You Can’t Cheat At The Chicken Game Anymore In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
You gotta get your milk the honest way
All the Godzilla Movies Ranked
He’s been dissolved at the bottom of the ocean, frozen solid in an iceberg, blown up in a volcano, disintegrated in an atomic meltdown, and killed by missiles on the Brooklyn Bridge, but thanks to the millions of fans who love him, Godzilla will never die. Japan’s biggest star
Jon Stewart says Schumer doesn't understand 'urgency of the moment'
Schumer indicated he has the votes to remain the Democratic leader, despite growing calls for a change at the top.
Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke
The Democratic senator will miss “several weeks” of votes as he recovers.
Damning Report Exposes Why Dozens Died in ICE Detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators determined that failing medical care preceded the deaths of 23 immigrants in detention. The San Francisco Chronicle obtained internal reports on the deaths of 29 immigrant detainees who died between January 2025 and January
A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers
The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.
Meg Onli and Zack Winokur to Curate 2028 Whitney Biennial
Having co-curated the 2024 Biennial, Onli returns to the next edition with Winokur, who founded the American Modern Opera Company.
Famous New Mexico rock formation destroyed after torrential El Niño rains
Officials expected to investigate whether super El Niño storms in US south-west damaged the Alien Throne spires Undulating, gravity-defying rock spires are one of the most magical parts of the landscape of the US south-west. But after torrential rainstorms linked to the super
AI won't ever make a historically accurate film—but it could help archaeology create better stories
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was up in arms about the recent adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey" by director Christopher Nolan, which he heavily criticized for its diverse casting and accused of lacking historical accuracy. Claiming he wanted to show that artificial intelligence
AI points researchers toward new disease targets hidden in mitochondria
Artificial intelligence is helping Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists fast-track answers to a long-standing question in human biology: What do hundreds of mystery proteins in the mitochondria actually do?
Fiona Apple & The Bolt Cutters Cover Mother Earth’s “Revolution” For Doctors Without Borders Benefit Comp
The post Fiona Apple & The Bolt Cutters Cover Mother Earth’s “Revolution” For Doctors Without Borders Benefit Comp appeared first on Stereogum .
Tegan and Sara Celebrate the Season With ‘I Love Christmas’ and ‘A December to Remember’
“These songs are for people who love Christmas, but also for people who don’t,” Tegan says
SAG-AFTRA introduces new process for hiring union actors in game pitches
SAG-AFTRA actors can now be recruited for vertical slices, demos, and other forms of content needed to pitch games.
Google Forcing AI on Students Is BS
Google is rightfully facing blowback for forcing K-12 schools to enable AI if they wanted to keep using Google search. The company quickly backtracked and decoupled and turned off the services by default, but made it clear search will continue to be just another AI chatbot.
Why ‘The Last First: K2 Winter’ Is Unlike Any Mountaineering Doc You’ve Seen Before
“The aesthetic was to try to be lo-fi and homemade rather than cinematic and sweeping,” director Amir Bar-Lev says of his new film, which just screened at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery
Pope Leo begins his first South American tour since lung cancer surgery. The 12-day journey takes him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent two decades.
Netflix Officially Removes Clint Eastwood’s R-Rated War Thriller
Clint Eastwood's 2014 Iraq War drama American Sniper leaves Netflix for a new streaming home: Peacock.
Alec Baldwin not a fan of documentary about aftermath of ‘Rust’ shooting
The actor took part in the project, saying at the beginning of the film, “The worst thing for me is to be misunderstood.”
Playing Ocarina of Time for the First Time in 2026 Feels Like Living a Fairy Tale
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is compelling and nostalgic even if you aren’t already a superfan
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Roars With $6.7M in Box Office Previews Ahead of Face-Off With ‘Cat in the Hat’
The sequel to 2023's 'Godzilla Minus One' looks to lead the way for the weekend that also sees the launch of Oscar hopeful 'Wild Horse Nine' and religious epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.'
Democrats flip battleground Michigan House seat, ousting Huizenga
Democrat Sean McCann has won Michigan's 4th Congressional District, ousting longtime Rep. Bill Huizenga (R), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Huizenga has represented western Michigan in the House for more than a decade. While he easily won his last race in 2024, the
Congressional Progressive Caucus chair lays out strategy to ‘wield our power’
Rep. Greg Casar insists in a memo that progressives will be power brokers in the massive new Democratic House majority.
Giuliani says Vance as president could be a 'dangerous possibility'
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) on Thursday said he sees “presidential potential” in Vice President Vance but raised concerns about “certain dangers” in his personality. “I see presidential potential with you,” Giuliani said, directly addressing Vance during a
Trump Promotes Stephen Miller as He Doubles Down on Extreme Agenda
Stephen Miller will be taking over as White House chief of staff beginning Monday. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social Friday afternoon, saying that “Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her
Bad History Month Shares Fundraising EP After Getting Shot In His Calf
The post Bad History Month Shares Fundraising EP After Getting Shot In His Calf appeared first on Stereogum .
This Is What Video Game Preservation Looks Like
An EA producer outlines the painstaking process it took to bring back 25 classic games
Redefining honesty in a crisis: Why truth alone is not enough
When a company suffers a cyberattack, leaks customer data or faces a major public scandal, telling the truth is essential. But new research suggests it is not enough on its own: organizations also need to communicate early, treat people with respect and show how they intend to
'Mega heat waves' strengthened by interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure and temperature
A new study has found that a self-reinforcing interaction between temperature, soil moisture and atmospheric pressure is being triggered at high temperatures, making extreme heat waves 10% hotter than they would otherwise be. The study was published in Science Advances and led
Fruit fly study offers clues to insect survival in a hotter, drier world
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a specialized lipid barrier in the fruit fly pupa that protects against dehydration in dry and hot environments. Their findings also expose the lipid barrier's limit, suggesting that insects in some regions of the world
“Astonishing” Find: Fossilized Dinosaur Blood in a 115-Million-Year-Old Specimen
Molecular paleontology keeps getting better The post “Astonishing” Find: Fossilized Dinosaur Blood in a 115-Million-Year-Old Specimen appeared first on Nautilus .
