Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
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The MAHA movement's wild week
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The MAHA movement's wild week The “Make America Healthy Again” movement flexed its muscle this week by successfully pushing a pro-pesticide provision out of the farm bill but lost a chance
Appeals court blocks mail order mifepristone, restricting abortion access nationwide
A federal appeals court late Friday blocked the ability of doctors to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispensed through the mail. A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Louisiana in a lawsuit against the Food and
GameStop preparing an offer to buy eBay in effort to boost market value: report
GameStop has been quietly building a stake in eBay's shares ahead of a potential offer.
Online Shooter From Imagine Dragons’ Lead Singer Is Winding Down Support Less Than Three Weeks After Launch
Last Flag won't be shut down, but don't expect much support or new content as the team admits player count is low
Clave Especial Go All Out with Regional Mexican Collaborations on ‘AfterAfter’
The Mexican-American band's new EP features Fuerza Regida, Los Gemelos de Sinaloa, Chino Pacas, and Chuyin
Netflix's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew delayed to 2027
The Chronicles of Narnia movie from Barbie director Greta Gerwig moves from November 2026 to February 2027, and gets a long theatrical run.
15 Art Shows to See in NYC This May
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye captures quietude, Seydou Keïta documents a revolution, Renée Green compiles an autoethnography, and much more.
Jonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Loses July Release Date From Warner Bros.
"Pure stupidity" is how Hill recently described his comedy feature that also stars Kristen Wiig, Nathan Lane and Bette Midler.
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more
Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the company says is faster and comes with support for dark mode. The redesign is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the new Experimental Channel. In a blog post
Meg Stalter Announces Debut Album Crave: Hear “Prettiest Girl In America”
You might know actress and comedian Meg Stalter for her roles in Hacks and Lena Dunham’s Too Much. She’s decided to try being a pop star, and her debut single “Prettiest Girl In America” is out today. You’re not going to believe this, but Stalter took inspiration from early
‘Tangled’: ‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna Joins Disney Live Action Remake
Having wrapped up his run on “Andor,” Diego Luna is moving from one part of the Disney empire to another. The “Star Wars” actor will appear in the the studio’s live action adaptation of “Tangled” alongside Teagan Croft (“Titans”), Milo Manheim (“Zombies”) and Kathryn Hahn (“The
Immigrants sue over Trump administration biometric data policy
A group of six immigrants in U.S. detention on Thursday sued the Trump administration over its policy barring detained migrants from completing biometric data processes that cause their immigration applications to be denied. The complaint argues that the Department of Homeland
What Hurt This Jurassic Sea Monster?
The ichthyosaurs had some tremendous survival skills The post What Hurt This Jurassic Sea Monster? appeared first on Nautilus .
Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’
Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry. As Miranda Priestly puts it in the “Devil Wears Prada” sequel, there’s a shortage of “visionaries” in
Trump orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid feud with Merz
President Trump ordered the Pentagon on Friday to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany amid his public feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The redeployment of troops will bring the number of service members roughly to pre-2022 levels and will affect a
Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price
Apple's Mac Mini now starts at $799 after the company pulled the $599 option with 256GB of storage from its online store, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. The model's discontinuation comes just one day after Apple CEO Tim Cook said during an earnings call that a chip shortage
Ohhhhh dear, Richard Dawkins: Is AI the Next Phase of...
Ohhhhh dear, Richard Dawkins: Is AI the Next Phase of Evolution? Claude Appears to Be Conscious. “My conversations with several Claudes and ChatGPTs have convinced me that these intelligent beings are at least as competent as any evolved organism.” 😬
To keep global trade alive, don’t write off friendshoring
The world economy is at a crossroads. International trade is slowing, economic uncertainty is rising, and trade between the US and China – the world’s two largest economies – risks pulling apart. And it is not just trade: the two countries also invest less in each other than
Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
How to beat the King boss in Saros
The King is the final boss in Saros and is quite the challenge. Here's how to defeat them and avoid all of their attacks.
Cautious optimism: Berkshire investors weigh future under new CEO Greg Abel
The mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company's direction under a new chief executive.
Unruly Play : “A collection of 169 works of play...
Unruly Play : “A collection of 169 works of play in unlikely places. Games about unusual things. Unexpected encounters.”
Major AI firms ink deals for Pentagon’s classified systems
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Major AI firms ink deals for Pentagon’s classified systems Eight of the country’s major artificial intelligence firms have agreed to deploy their AI systems inside the Department of Defense’s (DOD) classified networks as the
Trump Makes It Harder to See if Drugs Are Laced With Fentanyl
The Trump administration has canceled federal funding for test strips used to find out if a substance contains fentanyl. CBS News, citing a letter from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reports that government funds can’t be used to purchase the
Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts
The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and 'broke even on development costs' in 1 day
Not a bad start for an old school strategy game.
Political Thriller ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Sets Cast as Production Begins in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
Writer and director Joseph Sperber’s political murder mystery film “Behind Closed Doors” has announced its cast as it begins production in Los Angeles. Elijah Reed (“Doom Patrol”), Nick Samson (“Poser”), Melissa Alce (“Matlock”), Christian Haines (“Law & Order”) and Charrell
Blizzard decides 'Limitless Rage' barbarian items should actually have a limit after watching them rampage through Diablo 4 dealing quadrillions of damage
With a name like that, it was bound to happen at some point.
The 15 Best SpongeBob SquarePants Episodes, Ranked
It’s the iconic Nickelodeon show’s 27th anniversary, so let’s look back at its best episodes
22 Best New Movies to Streaming in May: ‘Wuthering Heights, ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ and More
The summer movie season kicks off in theaters this month with major Hollywood studio fare such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” but it’s also kicking off on streaming as some of the buzziest movies of 2026 start arriving on SVOD platforms. Emerald
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Greta Gerwig Is Heading to Narnia in 2027 for ‘The Magician’s Nephew’ Movie
Cast includes Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan
‘Tangled’: Diego Luna Joins Kathryn Hahn in Disney’s Live-Action Remake (Exclusive)
Will the 'Andor' star have friends everywhere in the kingdom of Corona?
Helado Negro – “Dance To The Music” (Sly & The Family Stone Cover)
Roberto Carlos Lange is always up to something fascinating. Since releasing his The Last Sound On Earth EP last fall, the man otherwise known as Helado Negro has popped up on very different tracks from Irreversible Entanglements and Vines. Today he’s got a cover of Sly And The
Kevin Hart, McG Team for High-Concept Action Comedy at Netflix (Exclusive)
The spy project comes with big-name producers, among them Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort.
Yellen calls Trump's Powell investigation 'most disturbing'
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who also served as chair of the Federal Reserve, ripped the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into her successor, Jerome Powell, on Thursday as a “disturbing” attack on the Fed’s independence. “I think what President Trump is
Alaska governor vetoes major election reform bill, citing 'burdens'
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) vetoed a major bipartisan election reform bill Thursday, citing the “operational burdens” that would come with implementing the changes so close to November’s elections. "Taken as a whole, the bill would impose significant operational burdens on
Louisiana Drowns in Lawsuits Over Republicans’ Election Power Grab
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has been hit with multiple lawsuits in the 24 hours since he announced a halt on statewide primaries so that Republicans can redraw favorable congressional districts in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act in
Chainsaw Man, Hoppers, and every new movie on Netflix, HBO, and more this weekend
Chainsaw Man plays on Crunchyroll, Swapped lands on Netflix, and Wuthering Heights comes to HBO Max.
PETA Debuts Playful ‘Devil Wears Prada’-Inspired Ad Protesting All Animal Skins in Fashion (EXCLUSIVE)
PETA has debuted a new “The Devil Wears Prada”-inspired ad calling for a ban on all animal skins in fashion. The spot, which will run for two weeks before showings of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in 100 theaters throughout the U.S., features a playful nod to the first “Prada.” As
Magic: The Gathering Unveils First Look at New Marvel Super Heroes, ‘The Hobbit’ Crossover Sets
Magic: The Gathering maker Wizards of the Coast unveiled multiple new card sets during its first day of MagicCon 2026 in Las Vegas Friday, including collaborations with Marvel and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.” The Magic: The Gathering-Marvel Super Heroes set (the latest
Farewell to a Giant of Botany
Peter Raven, the transformative conservationist and father of “coevolution,” passed away this week The post Farewell to a Giant of Botany appeared first on Nautilus .
MTG reveals The Vision and Mind Stone — and confirms more Marvel crossover sets
At Las Vegas Magic Con 2026, Wizards of the Coast revealed new cards from June's Marvel Super Heroes set.
Kim Dacres Revitalizes Sleek Tires, Chains, and Gears in Defiant Sculptures
Kim Dacres gravitates toward renewal and care, transforming worn rubber into expressive sculptural portraits. 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 Kim
Berkshire Hathaway’s shopping extravaganza draws lighter crowds as spotlight shifts to Greg Abel
Greg Abel made a point of stopping by every booth in the hall, greeting employees and shaking hands with shareholders.