YouTuber discovers dry ice can indeed cool your gaming PC, if you have a very specific model from a very specific manufacturer

Still, we've all had our fun.

Razer Kiyo V2 X review

Razer is not quite on the cutting edge here.

The 5 new sci-fi and fantasy books to read (May 2026)

Matt Dinniman's new Dungeon Crawler Carl, a novel for romantasy fans, and a Lord of the Rings replacement

‘Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen Displayed ‘Violence Both Ways’ in ‘Very Toxic’ Relationship: Judge

Salt Lake City judge granted both sides restraining orders from one another as they sort out child custody

The new PC games of May 2026: Forza, 007 First Light, and early access games galore

And set your alarms for early in the month when Valve's Steam Controller goes on sale.

Saros Hides A Surprise Tribute To Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Housemarque pays homage to Sandfall Interactive’s award-winning RPG

Ukraine rolls out army reform plan as peace talks stall

KYIV, May 1 - Ukraine announced plans on Friday to carry out reforms of the army this summer to address problems with infantry shortages and the discharge of the longest-serving soldiers, four years into a grinding war with Russia in which talks have stalled.

This historic OS was not stored digitally, so a fleet of historians have transcribed the source code from ancient print-outs in order to make it open source

History painstakingly preserved.

ACM Awards Add Ella Langley, Zach Top, Red Clay Strays, Jordan Davis and Others as Performers for Telecast

The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays. The full list of 11 performers

Paste Media Puts The Final Nail In The Coffin Of A Storied Gaming Legacy

The A.V. Club is pulling away from full-time gaming coverage to focus on its 'core strengths'

Andy Serkis on the link between his Animal Farm and Lord of the Rings

In a candid interview, Serkis discusses a career of re-imagining classics, from Lord of the Rings to Planet of the Apes to Jungle Book.

Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good business, but LIV Golf wasn't all bad news for Saudi Arabia. Oil-funded LIV, which poached top stars and sent golf's establishment into a tailspin, helped push the

Living near a gas station raises childhood cancer risk, study shows

Childhood cancers are devastating. Even when the disease is not fatal, its long-term effects can be severe. Not enough is known about the risk factors. "Research suggests that only 5% to 10% of childhood cancers are attributable solely to genetics, while the rest are due to

Understanding the inspiration for social entrepreneurship

New research published in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business suggests that universities have a bigger role to play in shaping what students go on to do after graduation, particularly in the growing field of social entrepreneurship.

Progressives must learn: You can’t believe everything Cuba says

The Cuban regime has long understood the value of curated encounters with foreign sympathizers.

Hudson Williams, EJAE, Zohran Mamdani and More Honored on Gold House’s Gold100 List

“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams, singer and songwriter EJAE and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani are among those being honored on Gold House‘s Gold100 list. Previously known as the A100, the list is curated by leading Asian Pacific organizations and top creative and business

Gilgo Beach Murders Scripted Series in the Works at Peacock, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

Peacock is developing a scripted true crime series based on the Gilgo Beach murders, Variety has learned exclusively. Jordan Hawley is set to write and executive produce the project, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive producing under his G-Unit Films and Television banner.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a new state flower exhibit

Stop and smell America’s state flowers at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., open now through October 12, 2026.

Annette Bening and Kara Swisher to Be Honored at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner (EXCLUSIVE)

Annette Bening and journalist Kara Swisher will each receive Lambda l Liberty Award at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner during LGBTQ Pride Month in New York City. “We are delighted to present our Liberty Awards to Annette Bening and Kara Swisher, a recognition they

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Star Simone Ashley on Coming Up With Her ‘Who Gives Away Chanel?’ Line, Channeling Rihanna and Recording Her First EP Between Shoots

If Emily Blunt set the standard for bitchy, couture-wearing fashion assistants in the first “The Devil Wears Prada” 20 years ago, Simone Ashley is giving the role a fresh, Gen-Z makeover for the sequel. As Amari Mari in David Frankel’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” released Friday

The cozy game launches of May are dominated by a bunch of hotly-anticipated sims

From Paralives to Thrifty Business, this month is going to be all about life sims and shop sims in the cozy game corner.

As War Rages, Iranian Cinema Takes on Fresh Urgency: ‘We Have to Process What We’ve Been Through’

In Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the Persian new year in the Eternal City’s Alcazar club dancing to Middle East beats, including vintage Iranian tracks by iconic pop star Googosh who was

“Since 1900, scientists have observed more than 20...

“Since 1900, scientists have observed more than 20 phases of ice , many of them shaped under extreme conditions. The growing list includes hot ice and even ice that conducts electricity.”

'May Day Strong' rallies taking place across US: Why are people protesting?

Activists across the country are planning to partake in May Day rallies organized to push back against U.S. policies that they believe are favoring “billionaires” over families and everyday workers.

ashnymph – “47”

A few days ago London-via-East Yorkshire producer ashnymph, whose real name is Will Wiffen, released his debut EP Childhood and announced the track “47” as a single. It’s very good and trippy and weird, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it, therefore I must blog

Texas court pauses The Onion's proposed Infowars takeover

The Texas Third Court of Appeals late Wednesday approved conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's appeal to pause the satirical outlet The Onion from taking over Infowars. The court stayed the turnover order after The Onion reached a deal for a takeover last week. The next hearing on

Jane Fonda Recalls “Painful” Crush on Robert Redford and Walks Back Comment on Streisand’s Oscars Tribute: “Bob Would Have Liked It”

Fonda appeared at the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival in honor of her and Redford's 1967 film 'Barefoot in the Park.'

Fortnite fans upset as game hides D4vd emotes under a setting

In the wake of the gruesome David "D4vd" Burke case involving Celeste Rivas, Fortnite fans don't understand how Epic Games is handling the situation

Explosive evaporation unlocks new possibilities in 3D printing and chemical analysis

Water droplets might seem simple at first. But when nearing evaporation, a desperate power struggle of competing physical forces can emerge, with explosive effects. In a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences publication, researchers have taken a closer look at the

Dr. Oz’s Big Medicare Project Leaked Tons of Social Security Numbers

The Trump administration exposed the private Social Security numbers of dozens of health care providers while setting up a new Medicare portal. The Washington Post reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is run by Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz ,

Sentinel-1D goes live: A milestone for Europe's radar mission

The Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite, launched last November, is now fully operational after successfully completing its critical in-orbit commissioning phase. With all four Sentinel-1 satellites having now been deployed, this achievement marks a major milestone for this

Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down after failing to secure $500M bailout from Trump admin

Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations after a $500 million bailout deal with the Trump administration fell apart.

Subnautica 2′s Surprisingly Soon Launch Drives Another Anticipated Steam Game To Rush Out

Upcoming open-world cozy-RV sim Outbound is launching a bit earlier than planned on PC to avoid the underwater survival game

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Any shippers paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society, are at risk of punitive sanctions, the U.S. Treasury warned on

Exclusive-US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say

By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. military-run centre near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged Palestinians is set to be shut by the Trump administration, sources familiar with

Sharyn Alfonsi Worries Openly About Her Future at CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’

The Ridenhour Prize is given each year for displaying courage via journalism, but one of its new recipients on Thursday night showed a little concern about her future. After receiving one of the awards Thursday night in Washington D.C. — they are given to candidates “who

Maya Hawke on Her Great New Album, ‘Stranger Things’ — and Why ‘Love Story’ Is One of the Best Songs Ever

Hawke talks about making Maitreya Corso , being influenced by Sadie Sink and Taylor Swift, and much more in our new interview

Zayn Malik Cancels All U.S. Tour Dates

Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, who was hospitalized last month with an unspecified illness, has canceled all U.S. dates for the 2026 tour behind his “Konnakol” album, which was released on April 17. However, dates in the U.K. and Mexico later this month, which take

Raising Cane’s fried chicken to open 9 more stores in May — including one in California

America's fastest-growing chicken chain is on the move.

Everyone's favorite egg-shaped rodent might be getting the Superlight treatment, meaning Logitech could once again snatch the budget gaming mouse crown

It will all depend on that price tag, though.

In south Syria, families fear for relatives seized by Israel

Whenever Fatima al-Safadi hears a knock at the door, she imagines it might be her sons -- among dozens of people Israel has seized from southern Syria and whose fate remains unknown months later. Mohammed, 40, and Ahmed, 36, were among seven people seized in a nighttime Israeli

Home distilling hits a wall of government overreach and confusion

The federal law prohibiting home distilling is un-American in both its spirit and letter

The Real Greek restaurant chain on brink of collapse

The 28-strong Mediterranean-styled restaurant chain is facing unsustainable cost pressures, its owners say.

Dan Ives: Tech stocks have 12–15% more upside — his top AI buys now

Will Scott Jennings-Adam Mockler On-Air Fight Sidetrack CNN’s ‘NewsNight’?

This is the true story…of two strangers… picked to work together… and have their lives taped…to find out what happens… when people stop being polite…and start getting real. A version of those lines, read every week during the opening of MTV’s durable reality show “The Real

Bruce Hornsby Plays Fallon As His Debut Album Turns 40

Bruce Hornsby & The Range released their debut album The Way It Is on April 24, 1986. Big record. The Way It Is went triple platinum, and its title track reached #1 and got sampled on a million rap songs. Hornsby won the Best New Artist Grammy, and then he went on to a long and

Everything we know about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3

A breakdown of the show's potential plot, release date, and spinoff.

Lizzo Announces New Album Bitch, Shares New Song “Bitch,” Says It’s “Bitch Summer”

The album announcement has felt like it’s been dragged out for years, but Lizzo has announced hear new album Bitch. The singer began her comeback attempt last year, after years of lawsuit battles. She shared the single “Love In Real Life,” with a post that said goodbye to her

AI tackles one of math's most brutal problems: Inverse PDEs

Penn Engineers have developed a new way to use AI to solve inverse partial differential equations (PDEs), a particularly challenging class of mathematical problems with broad implications for understanding the natural world.

'A study showed…' isn't enough—scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers revisit questions

Your goofy but lovable cousin just told you that you should stop eating eggs because he read somewhere that a study showed they are bad for you. How much should you trust your relative on such matters? More importantly, how much should you rely on one newly published bit of