Trump calls on House GOP hard-liners to end floor blockade
The president suggested members pressing for the SAVE America Act are 'grandstanding.'
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1 year after launch, spaceship shooter Wildgate will end development after its next update
Thankfully, it's not shutting down, and developer Moonshot Games says no layoffs are planned.
I've played countless Doom engine games, so believe me when I say this one that combines the FPS with JRPG combat might be the coolest one in 30 years
Free Doom total conversion End of Starlight is part bullet hell, part surprise RPG, all enigma.
Framework has good news and bad news
Thanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for Linux users" - the company shared good news on Thursday that might mean yours
At Least 292 Laid Off At Bungie Amid Sony’s Latest Cuts
The PS5 maker said most of the Destiny 2 team has been gutted
Morocco's hidden history: Archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world
For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centered on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. Northwest Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.
Warming may slow forest growth and cut carbon storage by 30%, model shows
Forests and land play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, but current models and forecasts don't incorporate a surprising ecological discovery: Despite more available carbon, climate change and warmer temperatures are slowing forest growth.
EFF, TEDIC and CEJIL Challenge Secrecy in the Use of Face Recognition in Paraguay
Seeking transparency and accountability in Paraguay’s use of facial recognition, EFF, the Association of Technology, Education, Development, Research, Communication (TEDIC), and the Centre for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) filed a complaint with the Inter-American
Trump no longer 'behaving like someone who cares': Haberman
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on Wednesday said President Trump is no longer "behaving like someone who cares." Haberman spoke on CNN about the president cancelling plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill until his voter ID bill, the Safeguard American Voter
A Natural History of William Kentridge’s Studio
Let it be said, the studio is a safe space for stupidity. A space where impulses can be given the benefit of the doubt.
What You Can’t Miss at Upstate Art Weekend
The art extravaganza in New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills is back with a retrospective of Betty Parsons, a tailgate-style exhibition, living sculptures, and more.
PC Gamer's 2025 GOTY is yours for a ludicrous $24 during the Steam Summer Sale
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is 60% off, and Warhorse is celebrating with a free quest.
One day after arriving on Disney Plus, Avatar: Fire and Ash is already #1 worldwide
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash joined Disney Plus just yesterday, yet it's already at the top of the streaming service
World Cup fans to be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran match
Fans will be allowed to display rainbow and pride flags during Friday night's World Cup match in Seattle despite opposition from at least one of the teams playing that night. Since it was announced as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, Seattle has been planning for Friday
House panel advances $1.1T defense spending bill with Department of War name change
The House Appropriations Committee has advanced its $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal year 2027, legislation that includes a provision to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill advanced out of committee Wednesday on a 34-27 party line
Does Supergirl have a post-credits scene? We asked the director
Supergirl director Craig Gillespie breaks down the ending of his DCU movie and whether it has a post-credits scene
Inorganic nanoscale device behaves like a single neuron, opening doors for AI and retinal implants
McGill University researchers have developed a light-detecting nanoscale structure that mimics how a neuron processes information. The neuron-like behavior emerges from the materials themselves, reducing the energy demand associated with similar devices that rely on circuits or
What are supermassive black holes? Everything you need to know about these mysterious objects
Nearly every massive galaxy observed hosts a supermassive black hole at its center. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered that some of these supermassive black holes may even be too big for the galaxy they're found in, challenging astronomers' understanding of these
Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?
Analysts see little sign that Anutin's government is tackling underlying economic problems.
King Charles reveals his personal tax bill. Spoiler alert: He’s very rich.
The first-ever tax disclosure by a British monarch was partly intended to contain the damage from revelations about the finances of the king’s disgraced brother, Andrew.
A motorcycle-riding and whisky-loving deity – the quirky legend of Om Banna in India
Devotees believe Om Banna's spirit is embodied in the motorcycle that he was riding when he crashed and died.
A new bill calls for $25 minimum wage. Here's where that isn't 'sufficient'
While it's way more than the current federal minimum wage, data shows it may not be enough for some.
‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love
"Please don't let me die alone." 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 month. The article ‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love
Four Years After Dobbs, Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Keep Coming for Online Speech
This week marks four years since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade ’s constitutional protections for people seeking abortion care. Anniversaries are a moment to take stock, and over the last four years, EFF has seen firsthand how digital rights
Judge blocks new professional student loan restrictions
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new loan borrowing limits on graduate and professional students a week before they were set to go into effect. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the limits from
Tim Ryan, Former Variety Honolulu Correspondent, Dies at 80
Tim Ryan, a former Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter who also reported on Hawaii’s film and television industry for Variety, died June 20 in West Seattle, Washington after a long illness. He was 80. Ryan was the Star-Bulletin’s senior entertainment writer from 1984 to 2006 and
A district that went +20 for Trump now in play for Democrats
Democrat Blake Gendebien is in a dead heat with Republican Anthony Constantino in a deep-red upstate New York congressional district, internal poll shows.
Looking for work? Don't worry about seeming too eager
Many people worry that responding too quickly to a prospective employer could make them seem too available or even desperate. New research published in Management Science suggests they may be worrying about the wrong thing.
Ultra-precise technology can count damaged DNA fragments
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science has developed an ultrasensitive immunoassay-based analytical platform that can detect and quantify trace amounts of "Small Excised Damaged DNA (sedDNA)" fragments generated during cellular DNA repair. This technology enables
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Debuts With 21.5 Million Viewers in Three Days, Down Slightly From Season 2
The Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon” racked up 21.5 million global viewers in its first three days of availability, according to Warner Bros Discovery. A combination of Nielsen’s measurement of viewers on HBO’s cable channel and Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data
Factbox-International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
June 25 (Reuters) - Governments and humanitarian organizations worldwide have begun sending cash, rescue teams and other forms of aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday killed at least 188 people and left more than 1,500 injured, with casualties expected
EsDeeKid – “RockWave”
EsDeeKid, the masked Liverpool rapper who turned out to not be Timothée Chalamet in disguise but who did collaborate with Timothée Chalamet , has a new song. His single "RockWave," which he debuted at Rolling Loud last month, is the first thing he's released since he appeared
Democrats have some rare praise for Trump’s DHS chief at hearing
The relatively warm reception to the Homeland Security secretary is notable given past Democratic skepticism about Mullin’s promised efforts to mend fences with Capitol Hill.
‘The Wolf King’ Romantic Fantasy Books in the Works as a Starz Series
Starz is developing a TV series based on “The Wolf King,” Lauren Palphreyman’s popular romantic fantasy book series. The project follows a princess named Aurora who is kidnapped by a werewolf. According to the official description, she will find herself “ensnared in a lethal
Everything We Think We Know About Taylor Swift’s Wedding
The superstar’s wedding to Travis Kelce has sparked lots of speculation, but a few details have emerged
On social media, Venezuelans post rescues and anguish
Venezuela is reeling from two massive earthquakes Wednesday night.
A state of emergency is declared in Venezuela as quakes' death toll is expected to rise
Venezuela is reeling after twin record-breaking earthquakes kill hundreds and flatten buildings, with the death toll expected to rise.
Trump administration plans to deport more than 500 migrant children within days, senator warns
The Trump administration is planning to bypass legal protections and hastily deport more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children, a top Democratic senator warned Thursday. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) told Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a letter
I dare you to refuse these unprecedented Prime Day deals on miniature shrubbery
Don't look away. I know what you are.
New science on algae die-offs is too late for the Reflecting Pool
Iron and hydrogen peroxide trigger cell death via ferroptosis, which cascades killer molecules through the population, causing mass die-offs of algae.
Apple raises prices on Macs and iPads
Apple raised the price of its MacBooks and iPads on Thursday, just days after CEO Tim Cook warned price hikes were “unavoidable” amid soaring demand for memory chips. The price of a MacBook Pro is up $300 to $1,999, while the price of a MacBook Air is up $200 to $1,299. An iPad
Dog's skull shape and body weight linked to spinal fluid disorder risk
A new Cornell University study helps deepen the understanding of skull shapes in dogs of different sizes and draws a link between cranial and facial shapes, body weight, and the risk of syringomyelia, a spinal condition common in some dog breeds.
Scientists measure hidden quantum forces that could power a new generation of pharmaceutical drugs
It's one thing to design a pharmaceutical drug. It's another to know if and why it actually works; not on paper or in a computer model, but inside the chaotic world of living systems, where proteins twist into shape, atoms constantly pull and push each other apart, and
Novel rice paddy approach aims to prevent toxic metals from tainting rice
In a perspective published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Colorado State University researchers describe a management approach to prevent the uptake of arsenic, cadmium and mercury in rice grains to protect human health. They propose strategies that would change soil
Trump’s Attempt to Rig Midterms Is Dealt a Harsh Blow by Obama Judge
A federal judge has blocked parts of President Trump’s executive order attempting to restrict mail-in ballots as the midterm elections approach. The order, challenged in court by 23 states as well as the District of Columbia, was struck down Thursday by Obama-appointed Judge
Ex-Facebook policy chief sues Meta to overturn order barring her from speaking about explosive memoir
Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta has used an invalid arbitration agreement to seek severe financial penalties, according to a new lawsuit.
Instagram wants to monopolize your attention
This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In addition to vertical Reels, Instagram for TV - which is currently available for
The best farm sim since Stardew Valley is on sale right before its 1.0 launch
Fields of Mistria is leaving Early Access in August, so now is a perfect time to grab it at a discount.
Adam McKay Reveals Axed ‘Talladega Nights 2’ Plot and Says Will Ferrell Split ‘Is a Shame’: ‘I’m Open to the Idea’ of Working Together Again After 2019 Breakup
Adam McKay said in a new interview with Business Insider that he is “totally open to the idea” of working with Will Ferrell again. The duo behind some of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step Brothers”) infamously split in 2019 and
US Supreme Court clears way for mass deportations of Haitians and Syrians
The 6-3 ruling hands Donald Trump a sweeping victory on immigration, stripping legal protections from hundreds of thousands of people the State Department warns would be returning to dangerous countries.