Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out”

The actress' character in Matt Reeves' sequel to DC Studios' 2022 film has yet to be revealed.

Sony Promises Some Players Up To $400 To Trade In Their Used PS5s

Console makers are getting aggressive about trade-ins

Hundreds of Ice Age rock art engravings discovered hidden in plain sight

Archaeologists have discovered the third-largest assemblage of Ice Age cave art ever found in Mediterranean Iberia in a region thought devoid of cave art, transforming our knowledge of Paleolithic European art.

Trust in influencers grows more important in predicting buying intentions over time, analysis finds

A meta-analysis of empirical studies involving more than 31,000 participants has revealed the factors that affect the level of influence of so-called social media influencers. Those factors include credibility, expertise, attractiveness and perceived similarity to their

Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink

With smartphone sales tanking by around 20 percent compared to 2025, Qualcomm is looking to data centers to help boost its bottom line. During its Q4 2026 earnings call, the company laid out its plans to make a splash in the AI data center business, through partnerships with

Mass Effect Fans Get Enough Signatures To Plead To The Canadian Government For BioWare’s Life

The #SaveMassEffect movement is taking its grievances to the Canadian House of Commons

Carbon dots fluoresce their way through the rainbow as liquids change

Fluorescent materials usually emit a single consistent color. They are typically made from dyes or metallic components. In contrast, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have created carbon dots that can fluoresce in a range of colors under UV light, depending on the

A new superinductor created within a silicon integrated circuit

A recent study published in Nature Electronics and carried out by researchers from nanoGUNE's Quantum Hardware research group, Quantum Motion, London Center for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge introduces a new superinductor created within

Democrats won big on Election Day. Prediction markets gave an early glimpse

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Democrats won big on Election Day. Prediction markets gave an early glimpse A dominant performance by Democrats in the midterm elections created a political earthquake, shifting the balance of power in Washington, D.C. But most of

Escape From Tarkov Creator Reveals New Hardcore Sci-Fi Shooter

Escape from Tarkov creator Nikita Buyanov reveals Fragmentary Order, a hardcore sci-fi shooter with 14 minutes of gameplay footage.

Progressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leader

The progressive group Indivisible called for Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to replace Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as majority leader after the party secured control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. “Yesterday, voters made it

Trump faces reckoning, but focuses on ballroom, after devastating losses

President Trump’s legacy is facing a moment of reckoning following sweeping Democratic wins in the House and the Senate that will impact the trajectory of the last two years of his presidency. Despite his efforts to mobilize his normally loyal political base, the coalition

Final Fantasy 10 Blitzball Was Inspired By Star Wars Podracing

'Now that's Blitzball!'

Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones

Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.

News Corp posts record profitability in Q1, driven by Dow Jones, real estate, book publishing units

"Our three engines of growth - Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing - collectively delivered robust results despite volatile economic conditions," Thomson said.

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They're not chicken-ing out.

Feejee Mermaid on display in Colorado may shock and intrigue—but no longer considered a 'missing link'

Mermaids have inhabited world folklore and mythology for centuries. Ancient Babylonians worshiped Oannes, a human-fish hybrid; sirens populated Greek mythology; and fairy tales such as "The Little Mermaid" have made this figure a pop culture icon.

Cosmic hydrogen measurement marks breakthrough in mapping the universe

An international research project is bringing scientists closer to mapping the universe. The MeerKLASS Collaboration has reported its first measurement of the large-scale clustering of cosmic hydrogen, advancing a technique that could transform how cosmologists chart the

Thune's chat with Trump

Dems’ midterm sweep could spur Wall Street crackdown as lefty leaders target AI data centers, prediction markets

The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty leaders set their sights on a range of targets – from crypto and prediction markets to private credit and AI data centers.

Appeals court rules for Mamdani on pied-à-terre tax, reversing lower court

An appeals court ruled in favor of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) pied-à-terre tax, which places a tax on certain second homes. This reserves a lower court decision that found Mamdani’s Department of Finance (DOF) violated the plaintiffs' — a group of NYC homeowners —

All the GOP House incumbents swept away in the blue wave

Democrats had a historic night Tuesday, sweeping both chambers of Congress and making gains deep into Republican territory. The party won nearly everywhere they were expected to and places people never thought they had a chance. As of Wednesday afternoon, 27 House incumbents

Corporate green reports: Do independent checks really help companies deliver measurable action?

The European Union's Omnibus reform has exempted most of the companies it once covered from mandatory sustainability reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It has also dropped plans for tougher "reasonable" assurance checks on green claims,

Man arrested near White House for making 'finger gun' gesture at National Guard

A man was released from custody in Washington, D.C., Wednesday after being arrested earlier in the week for allegedly pointing a “finger gun” toward a National Guard member near the White House. According to an arrest affidavit dated Monday, William Clark, 28, reportedly made

The Chicks Recall ‘the Incident’ and Compare Bush to Trump in ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Shows: Concert Review

Natalie Maines does not normally talk a great deal in concert. This may sound counterintuitive to say, since objectively there is no person in music history more famous for talking in concert than Natalie Maines. But she has always been more of a quality than quantity gal when

Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc

Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

AMC Theatres Sets All-Time Record for Quarterly Revenue, Thanks to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’

The blockbuster success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” fueled a record-breaking quarter for AMC Theatres. Total revenue for the three-month period ended Sept. 30 hit $1.71 billion, up 31.6% from $1.30 billion a year earlier. That marked the biggest sales haul

Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’

Scarlett Johansson isn’t new to the superhero genre, but her role in “The Batman: Part II” still proved to be its own challenge. Johansson told “Entertainment Tonight” that her upcoming role in the Robert Pattinson-led feature, which hasn’t been revealed, pushed her outside her

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Coherent, AppLovin, Expedia, Qualcomm and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves after hours.

North Korea says it tested air-defence missile, staged cruise missile drill

South Korea said on Nov 4 that Pyongyang fired multiple missiles towards the sea from the Sondok area on the east coast.

5 Tips To Make Sure You Have A Fun Time With Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

Nothing's gonna fix Rose's weird floaty platforming, though

Traditional Korean paper becomes breathable patch for future wearable health care

Wearable health-monitoring devices are becoming increasingly important for personalized health care, but conventional patches often rely on substrates that restrict airflow, trap sweat and cause skin discomfort during prolonged use. These limitations can also interfere with the

US midterms: Democrats’ win could complicate Trump’s China diplomacy, but broader Asia policy unlikely to shift

Democrats have seized both chambers of Congress in a major blow to US President Donald Trump, shifting the balance of power in Washington as Asia watches for signs of policy change.

Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage Team for Horror Movie ‘Violet’ From ‘Verity’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)

Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage are teaming for “Violet,” a psychosexual horror that looks likely to be one of the hotter packages going into the American Film Market. The film is being directed by acclaimed genre filmmaker Patrick

Commentary: Zetrix's financial collapse poses a major governance test for Anwar's government

A deepening financial crisis at Zetrix AI, a provider for digital government services, is presenting the Anwar Ibrahim administration with a governance dilemma, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.

Haley Stevens triples down on Rogers endorsement after El-Sayed's victory

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday tripled down on her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took victory after a bitter midterm battle on the campaign trail. Rogers lost to El-Sayed, receiving 45.48 percent of the

Scott Jennings: Republicans suffered 'country a‑‑ whooping' in midterms

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Tuesday called the GOP’s losses in the 2026 midterms a “country a‑‑ whooping.” “Well, look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. There's a political science term for what's happening. It's called a country a‑‑ whooping. That's what's

Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next?

A seismic political shift occurred in Texas on Tuesday, as Democrats flipped a Senate seat and the governor’s mansion in a traditionally conservative stronghold. With Sen.-elect James Talarico’s double-digit victory over state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov.-elect Gina

17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million

One of the basic problems of spending too much time on social media is that you are cooking your brain by reading posts from a pack of attention-seeking lunatics. If your social media of choice is the site formerly known as Twitter, and it is your main source of contact with

Abdul El-Sayed  Embraced His Swiftie Status All the Way to the U.S. Senate

The physician, who has spoken about his respect for Swift, just won the heated race for Michigan's open Senate seat

Providence Becomes Largest American City to Vote to Divest From Israel

Providence, Rhode Island, became the largest city in America to divest from Israel on Tuesday night. And it did so with the help of Jewish voters. Providence voters passed Question 7, a ballot measure that forces the city to end investments in “foreign countries conducting

Republicans Forced to Reckon With How They Destroyed Their Own Party

Republican lawmakers are being forced to own up to just how badly the midterm elections went for their parties—and it’s delicious. Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis blamed Republican lawmakers for making bad votes, like opposing legislation

Emmer's whip pitch

NOAA, NASA release measurements of 2026 ozone hole

Atypical weather conditions caused the Antarctic ozone hole to grow to an unusually large size in 2026, NOAA and NASA scientists reported today, though they said the protective ozone layer is still on track to recover by later this century.

Molecular choreography: How the p97 protein regulates cellular quality control

The p97 protein plays a central role in cellular quality control by preparing defective or no-longer-needed proteins for degradation and recycling. Researchers at the University of Münster, in collaboration with the University of Duisburg-Essen, have investigated how p97 and

Zelensky doubts Musk 'acted alone' in Ukraine Starlink slowdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed doubt that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could have acted alone in the Starlink slowdown last month, which impacted Ukraine's military capabilities. “I’m not sure that he [Musk] can do it with Starshield because it's military. It's

VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores

“We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.

UFC’s Event Sellout Spree Powers TKO Q3 Earnings

UFC had the wind at its back in the third quarter with a string of sellout events that pushed revenue and adjusted earnings for the league’s parent company, TKO, to new heights. UFC delivered double-digit gains in the quarter across all key measures. Revenue climbed 60%

GTA 6 Has Already Sold Nearly 8 Million Copies, One Data Firm Claims

It may already be one of the best-selling games of the year weeks before launch