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John Wilson’s Relentlessly Humane Vision of Black Life
He portrayed the gamut of the Black experience, making visible a sense of deep isolation as well as pride, family, and community.
Denmark presses Hill to avoid narrow Greenland vote
Danish officials told lawmakers this week they worried an overly partisan vote could undercut their position.
Fortnite bans paid prize wheels in third-party games just days after Steal the Brainrot started selling them
Steal the Brainrot, one of the biggest third-party Fortnite games, began selling wheel spins for 200 V-Bucks each after Epic changed the rules to allow "in-island transactions."
The Toxic Avenger, The Running Man, and The Black Phone 2 are finally streaming this weekend
Visit Bone Lake on Netflix, Killer Whale rampages on Shudder, and Dust Bunny creeps onto VOD
Panicked publishers fear Hudson News could land death blow to magazines biz
Still, glossies like People that are more tied to weekly newsstand sales will feel the impact, insiders said.
Steam updates AI disclosure form to specify that it's focused on AI-generated content that is 'consumed by players,' not efficiency tools used behind the scenes
The tweak addresses the fact that generative AI tools have been stuffed into just about every piece of software professionals use.
Tax changes coming for seniors this year
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act that President Trump signed into law last July implemented multiple changes to the tax code, including for seniors. One notable change is a new $6,000 deduction available for individuals ages 65 and older, in addition to the standard
Morrissey Cancels Tomorrow’s Atlanta Show, Gets Cut From New A$AP Rocky Album And Mocked On New Robbie Williams Album
Three days into January, Morrissey's 2026 started with the first slate of what promise to be many show cancellations this year, as has become the former Smiths singer's custom. But it seemed like things were actually picking up for Moz this time. After years of scrapped gigs
Foxhole, the war MMO with months-long battles fought by thousands of real players, is evolving once again with planes, bombers, and paratroopers
The war MMO's next update finally takes the battle to the skies.
Jennifer Lawrence Says ‘I Turned Down’ Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’ Offer and Then Lost ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Role After the ‘Internet Went Out of Its Way to Call Me Ugly’
Jennifer Lawrence said during a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview that she missed out on playing Sharon Tate opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” because her internet critics said she was not “pretty
Five Art and Museum Events for MLK Day in NYC
Special collection tours at the Studio Museum in Harlem, Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a live reading of one of King's sermons, and other programs.
Kishi-Moon tie still afflicts Japan as Abe assassin faces verdict
“Coming events cast their shadows before.” This remark is attributed to the Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero. Essentially it says that historical events, while occurring with no advance notice, are actually foreshadowed by auguries. With the passing of
Speedy Gonzales Movie in the Works With Jorge R. Gutiérrez to Direct for Warner Bros. (Exclusive)
The charming mouse is a Looney Tunes staple who was most recently seen on the big screen in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.'
Awards Show Bravely Acknowledges Clair Obscur Wasn’t The Only Great Game Last Year
Baby Steps deserves its flowers The post Awards Show Bravely Acknowledges Clair Obscur Wasn’t The Only Great Game Last Year appeared first on Kotaku .
DOJ seeks life sentence for convicted would-be Trump assassin
The Justice Department is seeking a life sentence for the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump while he golfed in South Florida in 2024. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty last year on all five counts he faced following a trial where he mounted his own
There's a fantasy swordsmithing sim launching on Steam next week, which is a sentence I've been waiting to hear since browsing my dad's replica sword catalogs in 4th grade
Peak videogames looks like modular quillon technology.
RIAA Crowns YoungBoy Never Broke Again the Most Certified Rapper of All Time
The distinction came within hours of YoungBoy’s eighth album, Slime Cry
Omar tells protesters throwing projectiles at police: 'Do not let your anger get the best of you'
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) urged those demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota to not let anger win out in response to reports of protesters throwing projectiles at police. “Do not let your anger get the best of you,” Omar said in an
Ben Affleck Says He Had Food Poisoning While Filming Goodbye Scene With Bruce Willis in ‘Armageddon’
The actor recalls, “I wasn't an experienced enough actor at that point to know that you can just pick up the phone and be like, 'I'm too sick to work today.' I'm like, 'I better come in.'"
Is California really 100% drought-free for the first time in 25 years? Yes and no: Here's why
For the second time in the past two weeks, the U.S. Drought Monitor, a prominent national report, has classified 100% of California as being drought-free. That's a rating that hasn't occurred in 25 years.
‘Nuremberg’ Emerges as Box Office Hidden Gem
While many of Hollywood’s prestige pictures have struggled to find audiences this awards season, Russell Crowe’s historical drama “Nuremberg” has quietly become a box office success story. The Sony Pictures Classics release has grossed $46 million globally — a strong return
40 Years On, DC Artists Revisit Don Miller's MLK Mural
Since 1986, the 56-foot painting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library has served as a visual portal into the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.
China curbs high-frequency trading to de-risk markets
Chinese stock markets have come under renewed pressure in recent days as Beijing intensifies its clampdown on high-frequency trading, a move that has rattled sentiment but reflects a deeper regulatory shift toward control and stability. The Shanghai Composite Index fell about
Yellowcard Go Back in Time With Good Charlotte for ‘Bedroom Posters’
"GC and Yellowcard finally have a song together and it feels so right," says Joel Madden
Best open-world games on Xbox Game Pass to play this weekend (Jan. 16-19)
We recommend a variety of Xbox Game Pass open-world games to save you from endlessly searching for a new game to play this long weekend.
How to get adamantite in Hytale
Adamantite is one of the strongest materials in Hytale. Here's how to find adamantite ore and craft adamantite equipment.
I Can’t Stop Flicking Coins And Hiring Tiny Dudes In This New Steam Game
Gambler's Table is an idle game all about flipping many coins as fast and efficiently as possible The post I Can’t Stop Flicking Coins And Hiring Tiny Dudes In This New Steam Game appeared first on Kotaku .
NOFX to Detail Chaotic History in New Documentary ’40 Years of F-ckin’ Up’
The punk rockers will release a soundtrack of new original music alongside the doc
Slash, Joe Bonamassa Take Things ‘Farther Up the Road’ in Bluesy Jam
The two guitar greats met up to take part in the first Soho Sessions of the year
Trump housing plan would open 401(k)s for down payments: Hassett
President Trump will announce a proposal next week to allow Americans to dip into their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home as part of his housing affordability push, one of his top economic advisers said Friday. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council,
Here we go: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once called it a 'last resort', but ChatGPT is about to get stuffed with ads
Says it'll never sell your data to advertisers, and if you believe that I have a bridge to sell you.
A$AP Rocky Steps Back Into the Arena, All the Wiser, on the Ambitious ‘Don’t Be Dumb’: Album Review
It’s hard to make being Rihanna’s rich, handsome boyfriend sound lame, but Drake managed to do just that on “Family Matters.” Taking a moment to turn his focus from Kendrick Lamar to ASAP Rocky, the Toronto rapper accused the Harlem native of being relevant for his fashion
Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree affirming the rights of the Kurdish Syrians, formally recognising their language and restoring citizenship to all Kurdish Syrians, state news agency SANA reported on Friday. Sharaa's decree came after fierce
I Rewatch “Gilmore Girls” to Remember my Stepfather
"I find echoes of the man who raised me every time I watch the iconic mother-daughter show."
The Legend Of Zelda Movie Will Stream Exclusively On Netflix Once It Leaves Theaters
Also: Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti isn't as dead as it sounds, at least according to Asus The post The Legend Of Zelda Movie Will Stream Exclusively On Netflix Once It Leaves Theaters appeared first on Kotaku .
Epic Games updates Fortnite island's gambling rules
Fortnite has come under fire after microtransactions on Creative islands has led to the potential for children gambling.
Education Department delays wage garnishment for defaulted student loan borrowers
The Education Department said Friday it would delay plans to garnish the wages of federal student loan borrowers who are in default. The department said it will temporarily delay wage garnishment for those who haven't paid toward their loans in more than nine months as new
Snoop Dogg to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Snoop Dogg is ready to go into the house. As previously reported, the rapper has teamed up with Eli Roth for his upcoming horror movie, “Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!,” as a producer of the film as well as its soundtrack. Now comes word from Roth that Snoop Dogg will star in
Watch John Fogerty Revive Creedence Classics on ‘Tiny Desk’
He also shouts out NPR's work "in these times" during a performance on the public radio network
New Venezuela leader calls for warmer relations with US, opening oil industry to outside investors
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday called for warmer diplomatic relations with the U.S. and advocated for opening her country's oil industry to foreign investors in the wake of President Trump's decision to take control of Venezuela's oil. "Let us not be
EFF to California Appeals Court: First Amendment Protects Journalist from Tech Executive’s Meritless Lawsuit
EFF asked a California appeals court to uphold a lower court’s decision to strike a tech CEO’s lawsuit against a journalist that sought to silence reporting the CEO, Maury Blackman, didn’t like. The journalist, Jack Poulson, reported on Maury Blackman’s arrest for felony
Joy Oladokun – “Nothing Comes Easy”
On her new single “Nothing Comes Easy,” folk artist Joy Oladokun is here to remind us that we are human and getting hurt is a integral part of that. It’s normal. It will pass. We have time, and time heals all. “Don’t take it on you/ It’s just the cold truth,” she sings,
Supreme Court delay may signal Trump win in high-stakes tariff fight, experts say
The high court again declined to issue a decision in the closely watched case challenging Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
Schatz says US 'absolutely rolled' by China-Canada trade deal
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administration’s tariff wars. “We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada - China deal. A stark foreign policy
House Ethics Committee considering allegations against Nancy Mace
The panel did not disclose details about the ethics claims.
Tiger sharks gather to mate during Maui's whale season, finds research
A team of shark researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has solved a long-standing mystery, identifying the first-ever documented mating hub for tiger sharks.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Start Running Ads Based on Your Chatbot Conversations
Artificial-intelligence giant OpenAI is about to stick ads in its popular ChatGPT application for some users — but the company insists it will have measures in place to protect users’ privacy and ensure their trust. The company Friday announced that it will launch a test of
Trump offers to restart mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia on Nile River water sharing
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The United States is ready to restart mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to help resolve the issue of Nile River water sharing, President Donald Trump said in a letter to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday. "I am ready to restart U.S.