Fallout 76 devs were surprised the community turned out to be so friendly: 'It’s post-apocalyptic, it’s Fallout, they’re going to all want to kill one another ... it's the complete opposite'

Maybe war does change sometimes?

Sheriff's Office responds after Domino's delivery driver walks to Nancy Guthrie's front door

A Domino’s delivery driver accidentally attempted to drop off a pizza to the front door of Nancy Guthrie’s house on Tuesday morning. During a live taping of NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner, the man was seen carrying several pizza boxes up the front steps of the

Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds

Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit soil function, according to a new study

Mattel to Acquire Full Ownership of Mattel163 From NetEase (Gaming News Roundup)

Mattel, Inc, in agreement with its joint venture partner NetEase, has announced it will acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1. Founded in 2018, Mattel163, a global game studio, has developed

Christopher Nolan Tells Timothée Chalamet About the ‘Interstellar’ Scene of His ‘I Didn’t Particularly Like’: ‘You Went Ahead and Did Whatever the F— You Wanted’

Timothée Chalamet recently reunited with his “Interstellar” director Christopher Nolan at the AMC Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles to screen the film in Imax 70mm. In video shared by the Nolan Archives, the “Marty Supreme” Oscar nominee interviewed Nolan ahead of the screening

Dan Osborn cancels fundraiser after co-host’s Epstein link surfaces

Trump repealing endangerment finding this week

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA to ax landmark climate finding Thursday The Trump administration plans to repeal the landmark 2009 legal finding that climate change poses a threat to the public this week, press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Blumhouse Games’ ‘Crisol: Theater of Idols’ Horror Developer on Players’ ‘One Big Mistake’ in New Game: ‘Always Keep Blood in Mind’

Blumhouse continues its push into gaming with the Tuesday release of new first-person shooter “Crisol: Theater of the Idols.” Developed by Vermila Studios, the AA title, which is available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC via Steam, is described as a “horror

Anti-Khamenei slogans in Tehran on eve of revolution anniversary: social media footage

Some residents of the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against the Islamic republic and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Islamic revolution, according to footage posted on social media.

Alexandria on the Tigris: Exploring the forgotten and rediscovered metropolis

What was the political and economic importance of the ancient city Alexandria on the Tigris? How was the city laid out? And what does the material culture of the international trade hub look like? These are the questions that Stefan Hauser, professor of ancient Mediterranean

How charges invert a long-standing empirical law in glass physics

If you've ever watched a glass blower at work, you've seen a material behaving in a very special way. As it cools, the viscosity of molten glass increases steadily but gradually, allowing it to be shaped without a mold. Physicists call this behavior a strong glass transition,

Best Horror of February 2026: ‘Scream’ Returns, A Stylish New ‘Dracula,’ Joe Keery Saves the World and More

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at

Top White House aides tamp down January jobs expectation

Top White House officials are trying to prepare Americans for a lackluster January jobs report this week as President Trump kicks off 2026 under intense economic pressure. Trump's top economic advisers have said in recent days that the January jobs report, scheduled to be

Crypto's 'age of speculation' may be over, says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz

The decline in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies in 2026 is not just another dip but may mark end of retail speculation trading, says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz.

Open Letter to Tech Companies: Protect Your Users From Lawless DHS Subpoenas

We are calling on technology companies like Meta and Google to stand up for their users by resisting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) lawless administrative subpoenas for user data. In the past year, DHS has consistently targeted people engaged in First Amendment

Bad Bunny’s Sign Language Interpreter on the Halftime Show and Making Puerto Rico Proud: ‘We’re a Small Island, but We Fight Very Hard’

On Sunday night, many Puerto Ricans in the territory’s Deaf community gathered at the Eco’s Sports Park in San Juan. The friends, family members and interpreters were tuning into Super Bowl LX, just like millions of people across the country. However, there was one key

Monks to end 'Walk for Peace' this week after Wednesday trip to Lincoln Memorial

A group of Buddhist monks will conclude a multi-state “Walk for Peace” this week after a Wednesday visit to the Lincoln Memorial. The two dozen walkers departed Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26 with the mission of promoting “national healing, unity, and compassion,” according to a

10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Spring

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s vital scrolls, muralist Cece Carpio’s first solo show, the Matisse painting that launched Fauvism, the future of Japanese ceramic art, and more.

Margot Robbie Says a Male Co-Star Gave Her a Book ‘Telling You to Eat Less’ and to ‘Let Me Know I Should Lose Weight’: ‘F— You, Dude’

“Wuthering Heights” duo Margot Robbie and Charli xcx joined forces for Complex’s latest “GOAT Talk” video interview, where Robbie revealed that a male co-star once gave her a book advising her to lose weight. Robbie, who stars in and produces “Wuthering Heights,” remembered the

Where did that raindrop come from? Climate model ensemble captures worldwide water isotopes over 45 years

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen, and sometimes these atoms are slightly heavier than usual. These heavier forms are called isotopes. As water evaporates or moves through the atmosphere, the amount of these isotopes changes in predictable ways. This can act as a

FBI probes self-help guru Tai Lopez in ‘Ponzi scheme’ that acquired RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports: report

The feds are catching up with Tai Lopez, a self-help guru who created a doomed retail empire of faded brands like RadioShack and Pier 1 Imports -- squandering the retirement and college savings funds of hundreds of small investors, according to a report.

Trump to repeal key ruling allowing regulation of planet-heating gases

Climate groups vow to fight rollback of 2009 finding determining CO 2 and other greenhouse gases harm health In what is set to be its most audacious anti-environment move yet, the Trump administration on Thursday will roll back the mechanism allowing the government to regulate

Pride Flag Removed From Stonewall Monument at Trump’s Directive

The move comes a year after the National Park Service scrubbed mentions of queer and trans people from its website, prompting protests at the NYC landmark.

Harry Potter isn’t on Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond roadmap

After Hasbro announced a major Harry Potter licensing partnership, Wizards of the Coast clarified that Harry Potter is not coming to Magic.

Genshin Impact fan wiki operator may be having second thoughts about datamining after Cognosphere unleashes the lawyers, says it 'will only update live game data in the future'

Cognosphere, better known as MiHoYo, sued the operator of the HomDGCat wiki after multiple requests to take it down were rebuffed.

What's in a name? Information structure parallels discovered across cultures—with repercussions for Asian names

First names in Western countries today are more diverse than they were before early modern states evolved. This difference started to emerge in the 17th century in response to a change that took place in the naming system in large parts of Europe and the English-speaking world.

Amanda Ross-Ho Finds Herself in Her Parents' Art

The artist's current show is a moving reflection on the ways our identities are inexorably entangled with our relationships and surroundings.

Nicaragua makes it tougher for Cuban migrants to get to the US

Nicaragua's government on Sunday blocked Cuban migrants from entering the country without a visa, cutting off a main point of access from the Caribbean island to the U.S. as tensions escalate following the fall of Cuban ally and Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. Director

Acoustic communication—an overlooked driver in boxfish evolution

A new international study reveals the unexpected importance of acoustic communication in the evolution of boxfishes. This discovery offers new perspectives on the role of acoustic communication in the evolutionary history of numerous fish groups. The findings are published in

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Broadway Play to Be Filmed for Netflix Release

From the stage back to the screen, Hawkins is getting the pro-shot treatment. Netflix is filming the Broadway production of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” this week for a future streaming release. The filming brings the theatrical chapter of the “Stranger Things” universe

49ers’ Keion White Shot After Alleged Argument With Lil Baby At Super Bowl Afterparty

NFL player Keion White was shot in the ankle after an alleged altercation with Lil Baby at a San Francisco nightclub following the Super Bowl, the San Francisco Standard reports. The post 49ers’ Keion White Shot After Alleged Argument With Lil Baby At Super Bowl Afterparty

Art and Power Collide in New York City

The Epstein files rip through the art world's elite, yet hope emerges in the work of Goya, Amazonian artists, and three millennia of storytellers.

Relooted is a fine heist game—but it's a better history lesson

Correcting dark historic wrongs can feel surprisingly bright.

Russia, Iran blast Musk's Starlink during UN space meeting

Officials from Russia and Iran blasted Elon Musk’s Starlink at a Monday United Nations meeting held by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Both countries alleged that Musk’s satellite internet constellation service program was operating in violation of

“No Shades of Gray”: U.S. Olympian Calls Out ICE Terror in Minnesota

Yet another member of the American Olympic team has chosen to call out the state-sponsored violence taking place back home. Richard Ruohonen—a member of the U.S. curling team from Minnesota—separated his love for his countrymen from the government Tuesday, telling reporters

Former federal renewables lab lays off 134 people

A federal research lab formerly known as the National Renewable Energy Lab laid off more than 100 people this week. The lab, now called the National Lab of the Rockies, laid off 134 people, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill Tuesday. “The National Laboratory of the Rockies

Netflix Releases ‘One Piece’ Season 2 Trailer (TV News Roundup)

Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of its hit live-action series “One Piece: Into the Grand Line,” offering fans a first look at the next chapter of the high-seas adventure ahead of its March 10 premiere. The trailer arrives alongside newly released images

Meet the Older Trio Taking Over Audible’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series: From 160 Hours of Harry to ‘West Country’ Ron and ‘Witchy-Poo’ Hermione

A new trio of students are stepping into Hogwarts. Audible’s “Harry Potter” audiobooks are growing more mature with the fourth novel, “The Goblet of Fire,” and so are Harry, Ron and Hermione. With the magical series growing darker at its midpoint, Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and

IN FOCUS: Can Prabowo’s global push elevate Indonesia as a middle power on the world stage?

As Southeast Asia’s biggest economy and the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country, Indonesia has the potential to become a credible middle power. Can Prabowo make this happen?

Commentary: ‘King Dollar’ risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny

Markets are already questioning the dollar’s exceptionalism, says Andy Mukherjee for Bloomberg Opinion.

‘CBS Evening News’ staffers are ‘jumping ship’ with buyout offer ahead of Bari Weiss’ layoffs: sources

"It's a lot of people."

New dataset reveals how US law has grown more complex over the past century

A century ago, the section of U.S. federal law governing public health and welfare was relatively small and loosely connected to the rest of the legal system. Today, it is one of the largest and most interconnected parts of the United States Code.

Discord Goes Into Damage Control Mode Over New Age Verification Requirements, Promising There’s Nothing To See Here For ‘Vast Majority’ Of Users

Discord will treat you like a teen unless its AI can sniff out your real age or you give it sensitive data

Warren, Hawley introducing legislation to break up 'Big Medicine'

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) are teaming up to “break up big medicine.” The lawmakers introduced legislation to crack down on health care conglomerates that own multiple parts of the industry — including pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which act as

Disney's new CEO views Fortnite like another theme park

You might be able to shop for Disney Cruises in Fortnite

Raskin: Trump Is in Unredacted Epstein Files More Than a Million Times

Representative Jamie Raskin has claimed that President Trump is named over a million times in the unredacted Epstein files. “The idea that we could get through a meaningful fraction of them is just ridiculous,” he told Axios Tuesday, after viewing the unredacted files a day

Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Disappearance Forces ‘Today’ to Become Its Own Lead Story

Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb should have been in Italy on Monday, helping bring NBC’s Winter Olympics to “Today” viewers. Instead, the trio is grappling with an unfathomable crime story that hits close to home. Guthrie, the anchor of the “Today” family since

Man Shoots Daughter Dead After She Argued With Him on Trump

A 23-year-old British woman was reportedly shot and killed by her father after arguing with him about Donald Trump. New testimony offered as part of a coroner’s inquest Tuesday shed more light on the death of Lucy Harrison, who was fatally shot in January last year while

Trump hints at second carrier in Middle East as Iran and U.S. near talks

In interviews with Israeli media, American president said the United States would have to do 'something very tough' if a deal is not reached with Iran

Neural crest cells: Miniature electric muscles that colonize embryonic organs

Neural crest cells are a population of stem cells that invade the embryo in early development. They play a big role in what you look like: the pigments of your eyes, of your skin, and the bone structure of your face are all neural crests. Inside your body, the neural crest will