Bungie is turning Marathon's loot dial to 11 ahead of its first wipe, opening up Cryo Archive 24/7
The time has come to actually use all the good stuff in your vault.
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Microsoft’s Edge Copilot update uses AI to pull information from across your tabs
Microsoft Edge is adding a new feature that will allow its Copilot AI chatbot to gather information from all of your open tabs. When you start a conversation with Copilot, you can ask the chatbot questions about what's in your tabs, compare the products you're looking at,
Variety Honors Thierry Frémaux at Dramatic Welcome to Cannes Bash
Variety’s annual Welcome to Cannes Party started with a bang — literally. A wooden structure that had been erected on the roof of the JW Marriott Cannes began to buckle under the weight of the partygoers, forcing guests to move to another part of the terrace where the champagne
Optical meta‑conveyors enable programmable nanomanipulation along arbitrary open paths
The task of gently transporting a microscopic particle from one point to another along a winding path, and then bringing it back using nothing more than a single, compact chip is a challenge we set out to address in our new study, now published in Nature Communications.
‘Lincoln Lawyer’ to End With Season 5 at Netflix, Series Adds Six Recurring Guest Stars
“The Lincoln Lawyer” is in production on its fifth season, which will also be the show’s last. Netflix has confirmed that the upcoming new installment of the legal drama will be the last outing for Mickey Haller at the streamer. “All good things must come to an end, but
Webtoon and Warner Bros. Animation Reveal Four More Webcomics in Development as Animated Titles
Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announced four new animated titles based on popular Webtoon webcomics that are in development as part of their strategic partnership. The companies first announced their collaboration last fall, with an agreement to co-produce 10
They couldn’t vote for him, but global Tamils are celebrating actor Joseph Vijay’s victory at the polls anyway
The actor-turned-politician unexpectedly swept the Tamil Nadu elections, defeating entrenched political parties.
Perseverance Snaps a Selfie on Mars
The rover took a break from geochemistry to take stock of itself The post Perseverance Snaps a Selfie on Mars appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump administration defends right to ban content moderation experts from US
The Trump administration is fighting for the right to keep some social media moderation advocates out of the US. On Wednesday, US District Court Judge James Boasberg heard arguments in a lawsuit between the nonprofit Coalition for Independent Technology Research (CITR) and
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Star Tyler White on How a Stim Inspired His Debut Country Single
The country-singing fan favorite is hitting Nashville with an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry and the new song "Oh Yeah Baby"
Turn-based tactics game Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 will release next week to coincide with a Warhammer Skulls event stacked with reveals
Some of them will be grim. Some of them will be dark.
Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview aired on Fox News on Wednesday. Rubio made the
New Star Wars Book Is Possibly Setting Up A Meeting Between Cal Kestis And Luke Skywalker
Is there a galactic hang out in the works between Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's playable Jedi and Darth Vader's son?
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22
Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people including eight children were killed on Wednesday as Israel intensified strikes on the country, with several deadly raids hitting south of Beirut. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes had pounded around 40
YouTube Unveils Exclusive Shows From Alex Cooper, Trevor Noah, Kareem Rahma and More at Upfront
YouTube once funded creator-driven original content — but the streaming giant wound that down several years ago and instead embarked on a strategy to promote shows YouTubers are already producing themselves. That makes YouTube an outlier during TV upfronts week: It’s making an
Ally Lewber on Life After ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and Her Return to Reality TV for ‘Perfect Match’: ‘I’m Excited to Rewrite My Own Story’
“Do you remember your birth time?” Less than 10 minutes into my conversation with Ally Lewber, the “Vanderpump Rules” alum has wasted no time assuming the role of interviewer. Sitting at a café in Beverly Hills and sipping on our respective caffeinated beverages, the purpose
Big tech’s fat profits conceal unsettling cashflows
Five cloud giants are sacrificing their returns to prop up the AI boom
Time running out for Senate crypto deal
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test Senators are racing to reach an agreement on a cryptocurrency regulation bill before it faces a key hurdle in the upper chamber. © Greg Nash The Senate Banking Committee is
Why do germs, diseases spread on cruises?
The apparent recent surge in sicknesses aboard cruise liners prompts the question: Are cruises breeding grounds for disease?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag real-world treasure hunt is on the way with a staggering prize
Ubisoft and Unsolved Hunts are partnering for Gold & Crystal — The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway to tie-into the upcoming AC4 remake.
Super Bowl Soap Opera: Disney Sells Some Commercials for $9 Million, But Still Faces Resistance From Large Ad Buyers (EXCLUSIVE)
Mickey Mouse may have to execute some tricky plays in a quest for Super Bowl cheddar. After pressing advertisers to pony up $10 million for a 30-second spot as well as a $10 million “match” for other inventory tied to its 2027 broadcast of Super Bowl LXI, Disney appears to more
California assessing whether any laws broken in World Cup ticket sales process
The California Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether FIFA's ticketing practices for upcoming World Cup games in the state violated California law. In a letter to FIFA’s chief legal officer on Wednesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta raised concerns about reports
The dam dilemma: How to build anew without repeating old harms
As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully.
‘Invincible VS’ Hits 1 Million Players Since April Launch (Gaming News Roundup)
“Invincible VS” has reached one million total players, Quarter Up, Skybound Entertainment’s in-house game development studio, announced Monday. The 3v3 tag fighter game first launched on April 30, with players joining since the game’s Open Beta on April 9. Since the debut of
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
By Ayhan Uyanik and Erol Dogrudogan VIENNA, May 13 (Reuters) - Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters as he took the stage even though many in the room could not, he told Reuters on
Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The players, dressed in red and black tracksuits, were presented at a stage in the central Tehran square of
250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass
Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary.
Wear and tear changes measurable PFAS levels in firefighter hoods, gloves and wildland gear
One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear commonly contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down naturally in the environment.
Australian PM Albanese moves to ease intergenerational wealth gap. How effective will it be?
The country has announced an ambitious federal budget to rein in the housing market.
Axed GM employees claim they were dumped in cold, scripted virtual meetings: ‘No appreciation or empathy’
Many of the affected employees learned their fate during brief meetings that some workers described as cold and scripted.
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.
Harrison Ford Dons a Kilt to His Glenmorangie Whisky Launch Party: ‘It’s a Bit Breezy’
It’s not every day you encounter Harrison Ford wearing a kilt at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. But that’s what happened Monday when the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” legend celebrated the launch of his new Glenmorangie limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch
Bipartisan senators warn against 'unilateral changes' to Taiwan policy
A bipartisan group of senators have advised against “unilateral changes” in American policy toward Taiwan, with President Trump on a visit to China this week. In a Tuesday letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators said they were writing “to reaffirm congressional
McMaster set to call South Carolina special session on redistricting: Reports
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is planning to call state lawmakers back for a special session next week to take up a new congressional map that would wholly favor Republicans, according to multiple local media reports. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey (R) told
Trump arrives in Bejing for crucial summit, welcomed by Vice President Han
The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade “more than anything else.”
Republicans Aren’t Done Stealing Democratic Seats
Republicans in two more Southern states, South Carolina and Georgia, are moving ahead with plans to redraw their districts this year following the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais last month. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is
Arc Raiders team ends monthly updates — here's what that means
Embark Studios is ending monthly Arc Raiders updates for the long term health of the sci-fi extraction shooter.
Nick Cannon Has So Many Kids He Got a Netflix Docuseries
As-yet-untitled program, set for winter, will look at how Cannon raises his 12 children
Low-performing organizations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows
People in low-performing organizations are more likely to look to others working elsewhere to access new knowledge and practices, a new study shows. Those in high performing organizations are more likely to search for help from colleagues. The research in Public Management
What Childhood Folklore Did You Learn As a Kid?
I loved this post by Kelsey Miller for Cup of Jo about “childlore” . “Remember typing ‘BOOBS’ on a calculator?!” someone will blurt. “Or — or that thing when you’re driving by a cemetery and you have to hold your breath?” I love hearing the tiny differences in details (some
A timeline of destruction and discovery: 180 years of 'plant destroyer' research
A microscopic "plant destroyer" not only helped trigger one of the deadliest famines in modern history but also reshaped global agriculture and gave birth to an entirely new scientific discipline. Now, nearly 180 years after the Irish Potato Famine devastated Ireland and
Julianne Moore, Hannah Einbinder, Jordana Brewster and More Set to Join Kering’s Women in Motion Talks
As the Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette, Kering will once again host the annual Women in Motion Conversations series, in partnership with Variety, spotlighting some of the industry’s most influential actors and filmmakers for intimate discussions around artistry,
Paycheque – “Temporary Love”
I liked “Generic Actress,” the lead single from Paycheque’s self-titled debut album, and I like new single “Temporary Love” even more. Here, the LA duo is doing a funky, lo-fi take on a dead-eyed ’80s pop fantasy, like Chromatics crossed with Men I Trust. It’s magnificent, and
Newly discovered myxobacterium in a cyanobacterial community performs photosynthesis
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures have conducted high-resolution investigations of the so-called cyanosphere, the "housing community" of cyanobacteria. The focus was on identifying previously unknown associated
British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.
California Costco plans to demolish its gas station — and reveals plans for brand new facility
Costco's famously chaotic gas lines could dramatically change — at one location.
AMD’s best CPU tech for gamers is coming to workstations too
For the first time, AMD is including its 3D V-Cache tech in its commercial workstation processors with a refreshed line of Ryzen PRO 9000 series chips. Up until now, AMD's 3D V-Cache chips have mainly been geared toward gamers, but they've also gotten better at creative tasks
Light-activated copper(II) complexes achieve efficient anti-Markovnikov alkene hydration
The selective conversion of alkenes into alcohols is a cornerstone of modern chemical synthesis, underpinning the production of pharmaceuticals, functional materials, and fine chemicals. However, conventional acid-catalyzed hydration reactions typically follow Markovnikov's
Analytical framework tracks response diversity over time, linking it to ecosystem stability
An international research team led by National Taiwan University has developed a new analytical framework based on Empirical Dynamic Modeling. This framework can quantify how response diversity varies over time using time-series data. Published in Nature Communications, the
Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Sailing Into Theaters in Late September
David Ayer is directing the survival action movie for Paramount Pictures.