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St. Vincent Swears by Steely Dan’s ‘Kid Charlemagne’
The guitarist riffs on her favorite solo, giving all credit to Larry Carlton
Valve's new Steam Controller sells out on launch day
After going on sale today, Valve's new Steam Controller is already sold out, though you may still have a chance to get one.
Star Wars The Force Unleashed is in need of a reboot
The Force Unleashed games were gems from the Xbox 360 era, and Disney should bring it and Starkiller back for a reboot.
‘The Condor Daughter’ Director Alvaro Olmos Torrico Preps New Film, ‘Chicha Fantasy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bolivia’s Alvaro Olmos Torrico, known for his award-winning “The Condor Daughter,” is prepping his third feature, “Chicha Fantasy” (“Fantasía Chicha”), tapping Peru’s Ayara Prods. to co-produce alongside his Bolivia-based Empatia Cinema. He’s also in co-production talks with
How a '90s Zelda PC port became a fangame factory, turning one legend into a thousand
The story of ZQuest Classic, the fangame factory that turned one legend into over a thousand more.
'Re-meandered' rivers can slow flows while widening wildlife habitat
A major river restoration project in Cumbria has shown that reconnecting rivers to their floodplains can slow the movement of water and improve habitats. Research led by Newcastle University and the National Trust found that restoring a straightened, engineered channel to a
Eucalyptus bark points the way to cleaner water and air
Eucalyptus bark, usually stripped from logs and treated as waste, could be repurposed to help clean polluted water, filter dirty air and capture carbon dioxide, according to new research from RMIT University. Researchers at RMIT have shown the bark can be converted into a
Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
NEW YORK, May 4 - Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including children, to harmful artificial intelligence chatbots and made billions of dollars from fraudulent
We Spent a Week Quarantined on an Uninhabited Island with 80 Artists
This is what happens when 80 artists are confined to a historic quarantine island without phones or internet access for one week. 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
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana pretended his dad was dead to get bereavement leave — but he’s alive and spoke to The Post this weekend
The Post reached the elder Rana at his home in Virginia, and he is alive and well.
Bessent: 'Help is on the way' on gas prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that “help is on the way” when it comes to gas prices, with a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. nearing an average of $4.50. “Help is on the way as of today. The way to think about it is the market, because of the conflict around
Thrawn versus the supernatural is Star Wars' best unresolved conflict
From Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire to Star Wars: Rebels and Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn is a signature villain whose nemesis is the Force.
Our Human Ancestors Dined on Takeout
Why early hominins opted for the to-go option The post Our Human Ancestors Dined on Takeout appeared first on Nautilus .
I’m not a fan of the first part of this music...
I’m not a fan of the first part of this music video (reminds me too much of dipshits I had to endure at school), but the single-take choreography from ~4:18 is great.
7 MagicCon tips to know before attending your first Magic: The Gathering convention
I went into MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 mostly blind. Here's everything I wish I knew beforehand.
Plant genes shape bacterial evolution in legume bond
Legumes like soybeans, alfalfa, peas, beans, peanuts and many more have a remarkable ability: They can partner with soil bacteria called rhizobia to capture nitrogen from the air in a biological process called nitrogen fixation. It is a mutualistic relationship—both the plant
A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected, and it's changing what we know about earthquake zones
Not all earthquake faults behave the same. Some stick and snap, causing earthquakes. Others move slowly over time.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Sets Its First Star Wars Exhibit
Star Wars in Motion will look at vehicles from the first six films in the saga, from Luke's landspeeder to general Grievious' Wheel Bike.
DeSantis Signs Gerrymandered Florida Map to Flip Seats for Republicans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his state’s new gerrymandered congressional map official Monday. DeSantis signed the map that his own office specifically drew in order to capture four more Republican seats in time for November’s midterm elections, hoping to prevent GOP
Russia unilaterally declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce
Russia's defence ministry said last week that there would be no military hardware at the annual parade this year because of fears of long-range attacks by Ukrainian drones.
Iran ceasefire under threat as Trump's 'Project Freedom' escalates Strait of Hormuz tensions
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under threat of falling apart after President Trump declared that the U.S. would “guide” vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in an effort he called “Project Freedom,” to begin Monday. In response, Iran’s armed forces said they
Trump Threatens Iran as His Plan for Strait of Hormuz Disintegrates
The war on Iran is very much back on, and President Trump is making more genocidal threats. Iran on Monday bombed a South Korean ship and civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates, in the wake of President Trump’s announcement that the United States would be using its Navy to
GameStop's CEO is annoyed you don't understand how he's buying eBay
Ryan Cohen gives CNBC one of the worst interviews of the year by refusing to answer any questions, even as hosts push him to say more.
Kalshi traders see April jobs report coming in better than economists' estimates
The figure is higher than consensus estimates for 57,000 jobs gained in April, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Netflix Thriller ‘Play Dead’ Producers Launch Nocturnal Entertainment
Nocturnal Entertainment, a film and television financier and production company, has officially launched following the sale of its first feature, “Play Dead,” to Netflix. Nocturnal Entertainment was built to support filmmakers, providing them with a technology-enabled creative
SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher is on sale for over 20 percent off
If you want to give mom something that helps lighten the load, the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable makes for a great, inexpensive gift. And now through May 10th, you can buy it for around $26.99 ($7 off) from Amazon and SwitchBot (with code FORHER20) as a part of its ongoing
Trump urges South Korea to join Iran war after ship fired upon
President Trump on Monday urged South Korea to join the Iran war after Seoul reported an explosion on a ship traveling in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed off amid the war with the U.S. and Israel. Trump on Sunday said the U.S. would begin guiding ships through the
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 appears in Saros with a lovely Easter egg
Saros features a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Easter egg, drawing a connection between two popular PS5 games.
New Mexico’s proposed kids safety fixes for Instagram, Facebook may go too far, judge warns
New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez is pushing for extensive changes and up to $3.7 billions in penalties after a state jury ruled last month that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta had failed to protect kids from sexual predators. Judge Bryan Biedscheid is presiding over a second
Optically dark gamma-ray burst reveals an unusually wide jet
Using various telescopes, an international team of astronomers has performed multi-wavelength observations of a recently identified gamma-ray burst source designated GRB 250416C. Results of the observational campaign, published April 23 on the v pre-print server, could help us
Bullying is common in elementary school, and it's more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
About 1 in 4 elementary students in the United States reports being bullied at least once during a given school year. Children who are frequently bullied are more likely to struggle in school, experience poorer physical health and face higher risks of depression, anxiety and
EFF Submission to UK Consultation on Digital ID
Last September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country. The scheme aims to make it easier for people to prove their identities by creating a virtual ID on personal devices with information like names,
Capcom Doesn’t Plan To Age Out Resident Evil’s Legacy Heroes: ‘We Don’t Really Think Of It In Those Terms’
Leon could still be kicking zombie ass in his 70s
A Star Wars life-sim is long overdue
Star Wars is the perfect choice for a life-sim game or management simulator, and now that Lucasfilm has the license back, maybe we'll finally get one
Barack Obama on Speaking Out Against Trump and That Racist AI Ape Video: ‘I’d Never Talk About Somebody’s Family in That Way’
In a recent interview with the New Yorker, Barack Obama explained his reaction after an AI video was posted to Donald Trump‘s Truth Social account in February that depicted the former president and first lady, Michelle Obama, as apes. “I don’t take it personally,” Obama said.
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Health Issues: ‘I’ve Still Got Some Healing to Do’
Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency, which had been rescheduled for September, citing her previously reported health issues, while adding that she’s been “responding really well to meds and treatments” and “improving every day,” although the treatments make her “a
According to this peer-reviewed paper, the...
According to this peer-reviewed paper, the “screeching sound of peeling tape” is caused by tiny sonic booms . The speeds at work here are in the range of Mach 0.7–1.8. Supersonic crafts!
Fetterman called a 'traitor to those who worked tirelessly to elect him' by swing county Democratic Party
The Monroe County Democratic Party in Pennsylvania on Sunday called Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) a “traitor” to Democrats and those who supported his campaign following his repeated support for some Trump administration policies and Cabinet officials. “TRAITOR to Democrats.
Electric double layer unlocks molecular switch behind battery and hydrogen reactions
From smartphone charging to hydrogen production, the fundamental principles of energy technology have been revealed. Korean researchers have, for the first time, identified how molecular structures change within the ultra-small space called the "electric double layer." The
Denmark's 'hands‑off' approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self‑reliant kids
Much has been written about Denmark's consistently high scores in global happiness rankings, so it might not come as a surprise that Denmark is also rated the best place to raise children, according to U.S. News and World Report. The small Scandinavian nation also scores near
Can Drake Ever Escape ‘Not Like Us’?
Two years after Kendrick Lamar’s defining diss track, Drake’s Iceman arrives in a rap world permanently altered by the song’s aftershocks
Lego announces Sega Genesis console set coming in June: First photos
The Lego Sega Genesis (aka Mega Drive) is now available for pre-order and ships on June 1, 2026, Lego and Sega announced.
UAE returns all school to remote learning after Iran attacks
The United Arab Emirates on Monday ordered all schools to return to remote learning for the rest of the week, the education ministry said, following a spate of attacks it said were launched by Iran. “The Ministry of Education announces a decision to shift to a remote learning
IDF on high alert after UAE reports Iranian missile attacks
The UAE said Tehran fired at least 15 missiles at the country, with three intercepted over UAE territorial waters. CNN reported that the interceptions were conducted with an Israeli air defense system, deployed secretly at the beginning of the war with Iran alongside IDF soldiers
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Shows for Health Reasons, But Says She’s ‘Improving Every Day’
The country legend said she's been "responding really" well to meds and treatment, but wouldn't be "stage-performance ready" for the gigs in September
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
Trump team denies Iran hit US warship entering Hormuz Strait
The Trump administration has denied reports from Iranian media on Monday that a US Navy warship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. After US President Donald Trump said this weekend that the US Navy would help “guide” commercial ships through the strait, in what was referred to as
Hayley Williams, Lola Young, Zara Larsson to Headline All Things Go Festival
The All Things Go Festival 2026 has revealed the lineup of the 12th D.C.-area edition, with headliners including Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson and ATG alumni, Mitski, Muna, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain. The three-day festival, which has sold out for five
US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
By Simon Lewis May 4 (Reuters) - The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N. Security Council resolution designed to condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.Mike Waltz said on