Harvey Weinstein Requests Hospital Transfer to Escape ‘Mistreatment’ at Rikers Island
The disgraced producer's attorney submitted an emergency motion requesting he be housed at Bellevue Hospital for the duration of his sexual assault retrial
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Remarkable Photos by Cristina Mittermeier Spotlight the Need for Hope Amid Crisis
Mittermeier tirelessly advocates for conservation of the world's increasingly fragile ecosystems. 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 Remarkable Photos
Bad Beat – “My Revenge” & “Make Sense”
Detroit’s Bad Blood are something rare. They’re an active 2025 hardcore band who would’ve done just fine for themselves in 1983. They play short, fast, snotty songs with whiny-nasal hooks, but they don’t carry themselves like revivalists. Instead, they’re tough and commanding,
Nate Bargatze to Host 2025 Emmy Awards
Comedian "beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world" on Sept. 14
JPMorgan Chase sues more customers over ‘infinite money’ ATM glitch that went viral on TikTok
The Jamie Dimon-led lender first filed a string of lawsuits in October against clients who exploited the technical failure that went viral in August on TikTok, with some pocketing six-figure sums in ill-gotten gains
TikTok's cookie challenge: Why some children share and others don't
The cookie challenge is one of the latest trends to go viral on TikTok. In the challenge, parents test how willing their child is to share a cookie. Typically, two adults and one young child each have a covered plate in front of them.
Demi Moore Recalls the Moment She “Knew” Mikey Madison Would Win Best Actress Oscar
"I didn’t feel gutted. I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and am in trust of, whatever is going to unfold," the 'Substance' star said.
Harley-Davidson faces board fight as activist investor wants CEO gone as iconic brand stalls
Investment firm H Partners has urged Harley-Davidson’s shareholders to remove three directors from the board, including its CEO, holding them responsible for the company’s declining sales and falling stock price. H Partners, the iconic American brand’s second-largest investor
Shamir – “Recording 291”
Last month, Shamir unexpectedly announced their final album Ten , comprising songs written by their closest friends, and shared the single “ Neverwannago .” Today, the Philly indie musician is unveiling the nostalgic anthem “Recording 291.”
How ‘Luke Cage’ Composer Adrian Younge Went Brazilian for His ‘Something About April’ Album and Launched the Jazz Is Dead Label to Ensure the Genre Lives
For more than 15 years, Adrian Younge has provided the backbeat for a large swath of Black entertainment — literally. In addition to composing the scores for Marvel’s “Luke Cage,” the James Patterson-inspired series “Cross,” Queen Latifah’s “Equalizer” reboot and the
Trump, Biden trade jabs
It’s Wednesday. Is anyone having issues with Spotify? It’s been down for many users. In today's issue: THE FIRST 100 DAYS A rousing round of the blame game: President Trump bashed former President Biden this morning, calling his predecessor “THE WORST PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY
Students are neither left nor right brained: How some early childhood educators get this 'neuromyth' and others wrong
Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops, is important for children's education.
Giant virus discovered in Finland
For the first time in Finland, researchers at the Nanoscience Center in University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have isolated a giant virus, which was named Jyvaskylavirus. The discovery shows that giant viruses are more common in northern regions than researchers thought. It also
Woodrats' immunity to snake venom changes with the weather, researchers discover
The power of a rattlesnake's venom to incapacitate its prey may depend on more than just its potency, or even the prey animal's tolerance for the poison. According to a new study published April 16 in Biology Letters, it also depends a bit on the weather.
Starbucks introducing new dress code for baristas, a move protested by some
Baristas at your local Starbucks will soon be sporting a new, more consistent look after the company announced a new dress code this week.
Experts suspect link between earthquake shaking and traffic accidents using navigation app data
Researchers are combining data on earthquake shaking intensity, crowdsourced traffic data from the Waze navigation app and police crash reports to find out if car crashes are more likely during seismic events.
M83 Announce Soundtrack Album A Necessary Escape: Hear “A Necessary Escape (Part 2)”
M83 records have always sounded like the soundtracks to imaginary movies, and project mastermind Anthony Gonzalez has dabbled in making soundtracks to actual movies over the years. Gonzalez jumped into the movie world by soundtracking the Tom Cruise sci-fi joint Oblivion .
Ahead of pivotal vote, Texas leaders share unfiltered thoughts on future of education
Here's your ultimate guide to ESA legislation, which supporters often refer to as school choice, as it heads to a vote.
Pitfalls of post-human, AI governance in real-world 'city brain' project explored in study
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is boosting anticipatory forms of governance around the world, helping state actors to predict the future and focus their efforts in the present where the AI predicts they can have the greatest positive impact.
Two service members killed in accident at US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed and a third is in “serious condition” after being involved in a vehicle accident near the U.S.-Mexico border, the military said in a release on Tuesday night. The accident happened at around 8:50 a.m. local time Tuesday near Santa Teresa,
I'm declaring 2025 the year of the ninja: we're being spoiled with one glorious assassination game after another
Like a moonlit shadow.
'De-extinction' of dire wolves promotes false hope: Technology can't undo extinction
Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the "de-extinction" of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus)—a species that went extinct about 13,000 years ago.
‘Outlander’ Prequel Series ‘Blood of My Blood’ Sets August Premiere Date
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will premiere on Starz on August 8 followed by weekly drops on Fridays. The series is a prequel to “Outlander,” which premiered on Starz in 2014 and has run for seven seasons with an eighth season incoming. “Blood of My Blood” will feature a new
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 17 to Premiere in July With New ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover
The gang returns in Season 17 of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” premiering on July 9 on FXX with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day. The new season from the longest-running live-action comedy series includes a new take on the “Abbott Elementary” crossover, this time
Why Trump’s supporters trust him on tariffs — for now
Our research suggests that Republicans might be correct to believe that Trump’s base will accept economic pain for the promise of future gain.
Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct Will Be Short
On April 17, Mario Kart World is getting a Direct dedicated exclusively to the upcoming open-world kart racer. But if you were hoping for a deep and in-depth dive into he first Switch 2 game revealed by Nintendo, you might want to reset those expectations; Nintendo has
Researchers discover new mode of mitochondrial regulation in stem cell fate
Mitochondria play a crucial role in acquiring pluripotency and determining cell fate. The mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) serves as an important retrograde regulatory pathway that communicates from mitochondria to the nucleus. Various factors, including
Africa's superfood heroes from teff to insects deserve more attention
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods—from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked, under-celebrated, and under-consumed in favor of imported or
RuneScape: Dragonwilds just got shadow-dropped on Steam
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is now available in early access on Steam, just two weeks after developer Jagex’s big reveal. An open-world, Valheim-like spin-off of the eponymous massively multiplayer online game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds tasks groups of up to four adventurers with
Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution
Using advanced DNA sequence analysis, a research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hénaff has discovered that tiny organisms in Brooklyn's highly contaminated Gowanus Canal have developed a comprehensive collection of
Boasberg moves to hold Trump admin in contempt over deportation flights
A federal judge Wednesday found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for willfully disobeying his order to immediately halt deportations under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act and turn around any airborne planes. U.S. District Judge James
Trump Admin ‘Tried Every Trick’ to Scuttle Neil Young’s U.S. Citizenship, Daryl Hannah Says
The actress, who's been married to the musician since 2018, said the first Trump admin tried to "mess him up" during the lengthy interview process
Hungary Implemented Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, but Hollywood Probably Won’t Care
Both Europe’s most right-wing nation and hottest destination for international shoots, Hungary has shocked the world with its recent ban on LGBTQ+ public events. But Hollywood is not yet ready to give up on the country’s generous tax incentives. An amendment to the constitution
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg initially offered FTC a mere $450M in failed bid to settle antitrust case: report
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta reportedly extended a paltry offer of just $450 million to settle the landmark FTC antitrust case that could result in the company’s breakup.
