The game that coined the term 'visual novel' just got its first-ever fan translation for its 30th anniversary

Shizuku, an adult game released in 1996, birthed a whole new genre. Kinda.

Terraria's ginormous, 3 years in the making 1.4.5 update is live—a full 15 years after the game was deemed finished

They won't let go of the little sidescrolling survival game that could.

Trains are taking over the survival genre: there are a half-dozen survival base-builders on rails coming in 2026

It's a great year to live out your Snowpiercer fantasies.

‘Hot Water’ Review: The American Road Movie Tradition Gets a Cross-Cultural Twist

Layal (Lubna Azabal) seems to be on the brink of a nervous breakdown. A college professor of Arabic who just quit smoking, she has no patience, her students’ incompetence infuriates her, she tries to relax while listening to meditation programs in her car, her mother in Beirut

Exclusive-US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela leader's cooperation

By Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Matt Spetalnick NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries,

Alex Pretti was shot by 2 CBP agents, not just 1, report finds

Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs on new Medicare negotiations list

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the 15 drugs selected to participate in the newest round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, including high-cost medications like Botox and Trulicity. This third cycle of negotiations is the first to include drugs

Brain enzyme shapes branched sugar chains linked to nerve health

Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of complex glycans essential for normal brain function. These insights could inform future research into glycan-related brain disorders and

Chicago's Brookfield Zoo leads effort to protect polar bears as Trump opens Arctic refuge to oil drilling

Shortly after her arrival last fall, Amelia Gray met Hudson, and the pair hit it off immediately. They touched their noses together in greeting and chuffed—a soft, breathy, snorting sound that signals affection or reassurance. Amelia Gray rolled on her back, gently pawing at

Trump takes to Iowa to pitch midterms, economy

President Trump hit the campaign trail in Iowa on Tuesday, marking the first of many stops ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking to supporters at a rally just outside of Des Moines, Trump touted what he said were economic gains made during his second administration

IRS funding could lapse Saturday. What does that mean for taxpayers?

Just days after the start of the 2026 tax filing season, a looming government shutdown could disrupt IRS funding starting as early as this Saturday.

'My prosthetic leg represents my love for this country'

Abena Christine Jon'el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

Florida Senate advances bill to name Palm Beach airport after Trump

A committee of Florida state senators on Tuesday unanimously advanced legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport to "Donald J. Trump International Airport." The bill, SB 706, leaves the names of all other airports the same but preempts the authority to rename

US formally exits Paris Agreement

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Paris Agreement withdrawal takes effect The U.S. is officially out of the Paris Agreement, a global climate pact that seeks to limit the Earth’s rising temperatures. © Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Q&A: Within 5 years, AI could independently propose and test scientific hypotheses

EPFL professor Robert West and invited professor Ágnes Horvát discuss how the rise of AI is transforming the dissemination and production of scientific knowledge.

Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity, new research shows

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial light, such as streetlights, is common knowledge and has been much studied. But, as many people will have observed, moths may also remain still if they

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee

The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.

Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool

Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela leader's cooperation

NEW YORK, Jan 27 - U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries, four people familiar with the reports said in recent days.

Doomsday Clock ticks four second closer to midnight

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Doomsday Clock ticks four second closer to midnight The world slipped further toward the abyss over the past year, with the Bulletin of Atomic

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.

‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Review: John Turturro Will Steal Your Heart in Noah Segan’s Elegantly Tender Character Study

A melancholic affection for New York City permeates writer-director Noah Segan’s nostalgia-powered “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” a minor-key character study that quietly mourns a bygone era, when life was analog, and so were its criminals. Bookended by two

Alex Cooper Sets Surprise Podcast Special With K-Pop Star Rosé Ahead of the Grammys

Alex Cooper, host of “Call Her Daddy,” is launching a two-hour podcast special featuring global music superstar Rosé. “Alex Cooper Presents: A Grammys Special (ft. Rosé)” will premiere across podcast platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SiriusXM on

Life Without Buildings Announce More Reunion Shows, First In 24 Years

Life Without Buildings have announced more reunion shows. Earlier this month the long-dormant Glasgow indie rockers announced a Nov. 20 show at London's KOKO to celebrate 50 years of Rough Trade. It's their first gig in 24 years, and it sold out in minutes. The band — whose

Fed ready to hold steady

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed on track to defy Trump, keep rates steady The Federal Reserve is on track to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite the Trump administration's

Citi slams sexual harassment claims against top exec Andy Sieg after bombshell lawsuit by former underling

The Wall Street giant says Julia Carreon's case belongs in arbitration behind closed doors.

In Iowa, Trump backs year-round sales of high-ethanol gas amid GOP divisions

President Trump is throwing his support behind year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline amid significant congressional debate over the issue. “In the campaign, I promised to support E15 all year round,” Trump said during a speech in Iowa, referring to high-ethanol gas, called

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water

Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the over-application of deicers such as sodium chloride, or rock salt, as well as more modern salt alternatives.

TikTok settles ahead of social media trial

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok settles social media addiction case ahead of trial TikTok settled a lawsuit accusing it and several other social media companies of designing addictive platforms shortly before the landmark case headed to trial Tuesday. ©

Ben & Jerry's co-founder: 'ICE must be defunded and disbanded'

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen on Tuesday called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be “defunded and disbanded” after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, the second deadly shooting involving federal law enforcement this

How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation

Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny The post How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation appeared first on Nautilus .

Tillis says Noem should be 'out of a job' over Minneapolis response

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Monday called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be ousted from her job after she labeled a slain protester a "domestic terrorist" without evidence over the weekend. Tillis became the first Senate Republican to call for Noem to be fired

King Princess Covers Geese Song For Radio 1, Says It’s “A Lesbian Anthem”

Over the weekend, Geese made their SNL debut , performing "Au Pays Du Cocaine" and "Trinidad" from their breakthrough album Getting Killed . Samia covered "Au Pays Du Cocaine" back in October, and now King Princess played a rendition of the beloved track on BBC Radio 1. The

Noem faces mounting criticism from Republicans, Democrats after Minneapolis killing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is coming under intense pressure over her handling of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, raising questions about her future atop the department. President Trump made multiple moves on Monday in response to the outcry over the

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

What’s Coming to Tubi in February 2026

Tubi is continuing its 2026 rollout with an expansive slate of new originals and library titles arriving throughout February. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series across nearly every genre, from action blockbusters and rom-com favorites to

Tillis, Murkowski say Noem should be fired

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

The wife of disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing court on a raft of her own charges.

Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds

Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory's Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers and the general public well before tornado formation. Their study appears in

GOP senator tells Trump administration 'words matter' on gun rights

Three days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined several GOP legislators in criticizing the Trump administration in their defense of the killing. Budd urged federal officials to remember that “words matter.” “Americans have a

Maybe I should just buy Factorio? I'd like Arknights: Endfield a lot more if it would stop trying to be Genshin Impact and just let me build

Leave me alone, I have quotas to hit.

An Archive of Italian Graphic Design

“ Archivio Grafica Italiana is the first online archive dedicated to the entire Italian graphic design heritage.” (via sidebar ) Tags: design

Trump Thinks This Is the Main Issue With Alex Pretti’s Death

The president just can’t get behind the fact that slain Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti was licensed to carry a firearm. Donald Trump—a born and bred New Yorker—mentioned Pretti’s gun permit status at least three times on Tuesday, apparently in disbelief that someone in the

Republicans reject calls to change DHS funding bill

Republicans are rejecting calls from Democrats to make changes to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, arguing that avoiding an impending government shutdown is the top priority. Democrats are calling for broad reforms to Immigration and Customs

Barry Silbert ramps up lobbying while fighting multi-billion fraud allegations

The crypto titan has been accused of defrauding numerous mega investors — including Mark Cuban

How BAFTA’s Embrace of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ Plus Snubs and New AMPAS Viewing Requirements, Could Decide the Oscars

The BAFTA nominations offered some clarity, and enough complication, to keep this year’s Oscar race interesting. Leading the charge, as expected, was Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which landed a commanding 14 nominations, falling two short of the all-time

Frey to Homan: Minneapolis 'will not enforce federal immigration laws'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Tuesday said he spoke with border czar Tom Homan and reinforced that the city would not change its sanctuary policies in exchange for the departure of federal immigration authorities. “I shared with Mr. Homan the serious negative impacts this

Grounded 2's first major content update delivers a new biome, bugs, a sweet new mount, and a really big snake

Toxic Tangle is live now.