A Baldur's Gate HBO series is in the works, will be set directly after Baldur's Gate 3 with new and returning characters
Craig Mazin, co-creator of HBO's Last of Us series, is at the helm, reports Deadline.
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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
TrumpRx website launches as prez vows Americans will ‘pay the lowest price’ for medication
“Find the world’s lowest prices on prescription drugs,” TrumpRx.gov reads.
A Baldur’s Gate TV Show Is Happening In The Worst Way Possible
Craig Mazin, the showrunner behind HBO's The Last of Us series, is running the show
Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election
BANGKOK, Feb 6 - When Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec. 12, he did so hoping a surge of nationalism fuelled by last year's deadly border clashes with Cambodia would help him consolidate power in a general election.
Can robots ever be graceful?
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
New Zealand celebrates national day with call to support Maori and preserve unity
SYDNEY, Feb 6 - New Zealand must continue to evolve in a way that empowers its Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, as the country on Friday marked the anniversary of the signing of its founding document.
Why cheaper power alone isn't enough to end energy poverty in summer
Australia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of the highest per-capita rates of rooftop solar uptake in the world.
'Dispersal-driven' evolution fuels diversity at the air-liquid interface
As in a batch of kombucha or a barrel of sherry, microbes can assemble into a mat-like layer at the boundary between air and liquid. In laboratory culture, the bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens SBW25 is widely known for doing exactly that: starting from a non-mat-forming
Ohio's GOP governor: Ending TPS for Haitians would be 'blow to the economy'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) defended Haitians under temporary protected status (TPS) who reside in his state, three days after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking such status from hundreds of thousands of migrants from the Caribbean country. “If they
This Record Store Day, Revisit the Grateful Dead’s Stellar 1976 Boston Show
Archivist David Lemieux says Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/11/76 features "one of the most powerful and precise versions of the band to date"
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.
I’ve always said more popstars should duet with...
I’ve always said more popstars should duet with puppets, so Sabrina Carpenter and Kermit the Frog singing Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s ‘Island in a Stream’ as part of The Muppet Show’s latest special is perfect (to me). 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.
Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird
A new look at an Archaeopteryx skull reveals some familiar and fascinating structures The post Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird appeared first on Nautilus .
Takaichi: the Japanese prime minister America has been waiting for
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition is likely to win big in Japan’s lower house election on February 8. Hopefully, Washington recognizes what it has with Takaichi. Among major US allies, Japan is the only one that is taking its defense seriously and not cozying
News Corp revenue rises to $2.4B, powered by growth at Dow Jones, real estate divisions
The results came as news organizations and other publishers have been grappling with artificial intelligence.
Rebecca Ferguson Did Not Name the ‘Idiot’ Actor Who Screamed at Her and Made Her Cry on Set Because Telling That Story ‘Wasn’t About the Person. It Was About Me’
Rebecca Ferguson is not interested in naming names. The “Dune” and “Mission: Impossible” favorite went viral in 2024 when she called out a male co-star for screaming at her on set. But she never named the actor, which prompted widespread social media theories on who it could be
Epstein Files Expose the Depths of the Art World's Rot
How do we empower arts leaders to reject funding from corrupt individuals in favor of donors who have proven themselves to be civic leaders?
‘Solo Mio’ Review: Kevin James Is Ripe for Romance in Rome
No grand romantic gesture goes unpunished. It isn’t a saying but perhaps it should be if we take a cue from the start of the PG-rated romantic comedy “Solo Mio” — starring Kevin James. James’s Matt is a fourth-grade art teacher, smitten with Heather (Julie Ann Emery), a fellow
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.
Trump calls for 'modernized' nuclear treaty after New START expires
President Trump will let a treaty to limit nuclear weapons for the U.S. and Russia expire on Thursday, he confirmed in a social media post. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) was set to end Feb. 5 after Trump declined to take an offer from Russia to keep
Trump cuts funds for EVs, health in blue states
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story OMB directs cuts to blue state health and EV funds The Trump administration is rescinding a total of $1.5 billion in health and transportation funds from multiple blue states, a spokesperson for the White House
How to close the justice gap: What a health-linked legal model showed in three years
A three-year study has found that legal services work best when they are designed with communities, delivered face-to-face and closely linked to health and well-being, offering important lessons for improving access to justice in the U.K. The research, led by Nottingham Law
‘Starfleet Academy’ Brings Back ‘Deep Space Nine’ Star as SAM Grapples With Enduring ‘Star Trek’ Mystery
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “Series Acclimation Mil,” Episode 5 of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” now streaming on Paramount+. “Starfleet Academy” paid heartfelt tribute to “Deep Space Nine” in this week’s episode, which included the return of Cirroc
Watch live: Trump to give remarks as admin launches lower-cost drug pricing platform
President Trump will give remarks Thursday evening as his TrumpRx.gov drug pricing platform officially launches. The platform, which coincides with the Trump administration‘s “most favored nation” (MFN) policy, is expected to direct Americans to lower-priced prescription
Sombr Steps Into the Wild, Wild West in New ‘Homewrecker’ Video
Song is the singer's first release since last summer's I Barely Know Her
Lucy Liu Peacock Series ‘Superfakes’ Sets Jim McKay, Karena Evans, Andrij Parekh to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Peacock crime drama series “Superfakes” has set its director lineup. Variety has learned exclusively that Jim McKay, Karena Evans, and Andrij Parekh are all set to direct on the show, which was picked up at the NBCU streamer in January 2025. Evans will direct the
Jeremy Strong to Star in Jonathan Franzen Series ‘Crossroads’ for Netflix, Media Res (EXCLUSIVE)
Jeremy Strong is attached for a lead role in a series adaptation of the Jonathan Franzen novel “Crossroads” that is currently in development at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The package hails from Media Res, with Strong executive producing in addition
If you're struggling with bosses in Nioh 3, you need to get these two skills ASAP
Master Burst Breaks and reap the rewards.
I hated Nioh 3's samurai style until I discovered one easy-to-find upgrade that helped me learn to love the art of the Ki Pulse
Master the blade.
How to increase your skill capacity in Nioh 3
Text and memorandum locations to get your skills up.
How to find and use the Dirty Key in Nioh 3
Open a door in the ruined village for some treasure.
How to find and beat the Bloodedge Demon in Nioh 3
The Bloodedge Demon feeds on your bloodlust.
How to beat Jakotsu-baba in Nioh 3
Raid the Hamamatsu Castle Crucible and put an end to Jakotsu-baba.
Don't throw away your old, well-loved weapons in Nioh 3—trade them for in-shrine credit instead
Gear gains valuable familiarity as you use it.
Art Movements: Ekow Eshun Heads to Santa Fe
The London curator is tapped to curate the SITE biennial, Mnuchin Gallery closes, a buyer spends big money on a tiny Michelangelo foot drawing, and other industry news.
Swalwell: Republicans 's‑‑‑ talk' Trump at congressional gym
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) claimed Tuesday that Republicans “s‑‑‑ talk” President Trump at the congressional gym. “You’d be surprised, the truth really comes out in the congressional gym,” Swalwell told a TMZ reporter, who then asked for more details. “The Republicans and
'I'm going to be sick': Arc Raiders players react with an appropriate level of revulsion after discovering Embark committed the cardinal sin of placing a stop sign in a weird spot
Adherence to Italy's Regolamento di Esecuzione e di Attuazione del Nuovo Codice della Strada is no laughing matter.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 highlights Yuji Itadori's cog mentality as a startling turning point
Yuji's function as a cog in the system sets him apart as a shonen protagonist in JJK season 3 episode 6.
Yes to the “ICE Out of Our Faces Act”
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness , most recently in Minnesota . The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights and civil liberties. For example, immigration agents are
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s Emails to Jeffrey Epstein Unearth College Admissions Boost, #MeToo Criticism and a Timothée Chalamet Diss
Woody Allen was a famous Luddite during his decades-long reign in Hollywood, sneering at modern technology at every opportunity (even refusing digital prints for his movies). But that attitude did not extend to those in his household, as a slew of private emails from his wife
Wrestling fans chant 'F‑‑‑ ICE! F‑‑‑ ICE!' before main event
Fans at an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event in Las Vegas on Wednesday offered a profane chant condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ahead of a main event bout. “F‑‑‑ ICE! F‑‑‑ ICE! F‑‑‑ ICE!” the crowd roared as Brody King, a fan favorite who has backed abolishing