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Rayman Legends Retold remake confirmed by Ubisoft
Rayman Legends Retold is a full remake of Ubisoft's 2013 platformer, complete with a new world and a revamped art style.
Rayman Legends Retold Isn’t A Remake I Wanted, But After Playing It I’m Happy It’s Happening
Ubisoft's new 3D remake of the last new Rayman game is set to release this fall
Bees can swim and use visual cues to survive water crashes
When a bee crashes into water, it may still be able to swim to safety. New research from Michigan State University confirms that honeybees can propel themselves across the water's surface, and their movement is purposeful and directional. They swim toward darker areas—likely
Massive drug tunnel uncovered beneath US-Mexico border
US authorities released footage of a sophisticated tunnel running beneath the US-Mexico border, saying it was used to smuggle more than $45 million worth of cocaine from Tijuana into California.
Gruesome Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Joining The Fight
Another X-Men mutant made an appearance in an extended gameplay scene that opened Sony's State of Play
Social Security is fully doing away with paper checks: How to prepare
If it hasn't already, the way you receive Social Security benefits could soon change.
Rubio: Iran Supreme Leader 'increasingly engaging'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “increasingly engaging” in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran amidst continual efforts to end the war. “We haven't seen him publicly. And I would imagine given what's happened to multiple
Meta expands safety features to limit harmful content for teens
Meta is rolling out a new feature to limit harmful content shown to teenagers as part of a broader push to better protect kids online in the wake of two landmark verdicts against the company. The setting, called Limited Content, will limit specific types of content, such as
This Non-Movie-Star Shark Is Feeding Close to Shore
Pretty great but not so white The post This Non-Movie-Star Shark Is Feeding Close to Shore appeared first on Nautilus .
Connected boards echo climate rules, yet many firms move pollution instead
The good news: When environmental rules pressure one company, the effect can spread through shared boardroom ties, leading connected firms to reduce emissions, too.
Proteins can be selectively controlled with radio waves
In a significant advance in biological quantum sensing, a research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered and tested a new mechanism of action in which proteins can be controlled with radio waves. In doing so, they influence a sensitive quantum
Live results: South Dakota Senate primaries
Sen. Mike Round (R) is running for a third term representing South Dakota in a Tuesday primary. He is facing one primary challenger and is expected to advance to face Democrats' presumptive nominee, former state trooper Julian Beaudion. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow
Live results: South Dakota House primary elections
The lone House seat in South Dakota is up for grabs this cycle, with voters heading to the polls for Tuesday primary elections. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson opted to run for governor, leaving his solid red seat open. State Attorney General Marty Jackley is the favorite in the
Live results: New Mexico governor's primaries
Voters in New Mexico will decide who will succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Tuesday primary elections. On the Democratic side, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland leads Sam Bregman, a district attorney, in polling. A jandful of candidates on the other side of the aisle
Live results: New Mexico Senate primaries
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is running for a second term as New Mexico voters head to the polls in Tuesday primaries. Luján faces one primary challenger, while no Republican challenger filed to run against the incumbent. Larry Marker is running as a GOP write-in candidate. Polls
Live results: New Mexico House primary elections
All three House Democrats representing New Mexico are seeking reelection this cycle. Voters will decide Tuesday which Republican candidates Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vazquez and Teresa Leger Fernández will face in Novembers. Polls close at 9 p.m. Follow Decision Desk HQ's
Live results: Montana Senate primaries
Voters in Montana will head to the polls in a Tuesday primary to decide who will succeed Republican Sen. Steve Daines, who opted to retire from Congress. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, has the support of President Trump and the retiring senator. Several
Live results: Montana House primary elections
Montana voters are weighing in on this year's 2026 House races in a Tuesday primary. The 1st Congressional District is open, with Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) retiring this cycle. Democrats view the seat as a prime pick-up opportunity despite the district's red leanings. Troy Downing, a
Live results: Iowa gubernatorial primary elections
Voters in the Hawkeye State are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot to succeed outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). Rep. Randy Feestra (R) is facing off against a handful of opponents in GOP primary, including state Rep. Eddie Andrews, farmer Zach Lahn,
Live results: Iowa Senate primaries
Iowa voters on Tuesday will decide which Democrat and Republican will face off in the race to replace outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst (R). Republican Rep. Ashely Hinson is leading challenger Jim Carlin, a former state senator, in the GOP primary. On the other side of the aisle, state
Live results: Iowa House primary elections
Two House seats in Iowa are up for grabs this election cycle, with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra running for higher office. These two seats, the 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts, are solid Republican strongholds. Iowa's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts,
Live results: California gubernatorial primary
The race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is underway, as voters head to the polls Tuesday. A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans are duking it out, and the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will move on from the primary to the general election.
Live results: California House primaries
California voters will select which top two candidates in its 52 House districts will face off this November. There are six open seats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D) 11th Congressional District. She is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Last
India embraces Myanmar junta to deepen trade and security ties, and counter China
Rare earth minerals have emerged as an important portfolio in the bilateral relationship.
The Beach Boys Celebrate ‘Pet Sounds’ 60th Anniversary With New Merch, Including Special-Edition Vinyl
The Beach Boys first made waves in the 60s, and several decades later, the group has cemented its place in music history. Among their most famed bodies of work is the 1966 album “Pet Sounds,” which turned 60 on May 16. In honor of the major birthday, Amazon has rolled out
Senate Republicans propose 3-year extension of key surveillance power
The GOP bill is circulating just as a key Trump intelligence appointment has thrown Democratic support for a Section 702 extension into doubt.
Environmental engineers reshape understanding of airborne pollution particles
From sizzling bacon in the kitchen to wildfire smoke in the sky, cooking and pollution release microscopic particles that affect humans' health, the air they breathe, and even weather and climate. New research from Virginia Tech is poised to upend how scientists think about the
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 in 3 days, Yacht Club Games is saved
Founder Cris Velasco said last year the Mina the Hollower was "make-or-break" for the studio, and they made it—for now, anyway.
Meticulously Detailed Natural Specimens by Marisa Aragón Ware Emerge from Paper
"Because paper is such an everyday material, there’s something especially powerful about transforming it into something unexpected." 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
Absolute Cinema? Martin Scorsese Used AI to Help Storyboard His Next Movie
The storied filmmaker has signed on as an adviser and partner to Black Forest Labs, which has an image-generation tool called Flux
'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead, acting AG says
The acting Attorney General made the commitment at a congressional hearing.
Municipal partnership systems and mental health among sexual minorities in Japan: A nationwide analysis
Although same-sex marriage has not been legalized nationally in Japan, various municipal governments have independently introduced partnership certification systems for same-sex couples.
Embryonic tissues can behave like fluids or solids to reshape cell fate signals
Embryonic development is one of the most dynamic biological processes in nature. Cells and tissues organize and reorganize themselves following incredibly precise patterns, while remaining flexible and robust. Scientists are increasingly probing the role the physical properties
France follows England in measuring hottest spring on record
France experienced its hottest spring on record, the country's weather service said Tuesday, after an exceptional early heat wave that also broke seasonal highs in England and Wales.
MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe
ROME, June 2 (Reuters) - MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew members were safe and unharmed. The company said Iran's Revolutionary Guard had
Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer
A romp through early punk culture, Odilon Redon’s dreamy portraiture, Willie Birch’s papier-mâché odes to New Orleans, Samella Lewis’s visions in woodcut, and more.
Presence of rare infection that can be severe in kids declines, except in one region
Here's what to know about rotavirus tests and the vaccine.
Jeffries warns that Pulte leading DNI threatens FISA reauthorization: ‘Deeply dangerous’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday hammered President Trump’s decision to make Bill Pulte the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), saying Pulte’s lack of security experience not only puts the country at risk but also threatens any bipartisan
Ogles says during Pride that 'Homosexuality has no place in America,' gets immediate pushback from Lawler, Santos
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) were among those who immediately pushed back against Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for saying, amid the beginning of Pride month, that "Homosexuality has no place in America." "Happy Nuclear Family Month," Ogles
It’s Time For Sony To Show Its Cards: Watch The Big Summer PlayStation State Of Play Right Here
All the rumors point to a big reveal for that not-quite- God of War game Sony Santa Monica's been working on
'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain
They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy." Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the
Amazon rainforest emits new stress-defense molecules during El Niño drought
The Amazon rainforest responded to the most severe drought ever recorded in the basin with an unexpected defense mechanism. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, found that during and after the intense 2023–2024 El Niño cycle, the most intense
DHS Secretary Refuses Again and Again to Say He’ll Follow Court Orders
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had a troubling exchange with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy in which he refused to commit to following all court orders on immigration. “‘ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have
I held the next-gen handheld
Intel couldn't catch a break. Layoffs. Shakedowns. Crashing CPUs torpedoing its reputation, sending desktop gamers fleeing to AMD. Apple and Qualcomm pushing Intel out of multiple flagship laptops. A gaming graphics card going MIA. But its Panther Lake laptop chip, the first on
Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill about Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro's grandson.
Seattle Artists Breathe Life Into Houses Slated for Demolition
“We want to act as a little eddy in the stream of gentrification, giving these houses one last burst of life before they’re gone,” one of the organizers of “Once Removed” told Hyperallergic.
Scientists identify 'mystery beetle' attacking blueberry farms across North Carolina
North Carolina's blueberry farmers may have a beetle problem. A new study from North Carolina State University has identified destructive beetles inhabiting North Carolina blueberry fields as Prionus imbricornus, a species of longhorn beetle. Known for their long antennae, the
First human SMUG1 atomic snapshots reveal how cells repair DNA
Researchers have captured the first atomic structures of human SMUG1, an enzyme that helps cells repair damaged DNA. The findings provide new insight into how cells recognize and remove harmful DNA bases, and may support future efforts to develop drugs that target this DNA
