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Prime Video's Fallout Officially Returns with New Game Tie-in This Week
Stern Pinball is launching a new Fallout pinball machine this week based on the hit post-apocalyptic franchise.
’60 Minutes’ Faces New Challenge After Off-Season Chaos: Getting Back on The Air
The next season of “60 Minutes” will likely be brought to you by a handful of pharmaceutical sponsors and a whole lot of pressure. When Bari Weiss, the one-time digital provocateur who was installed as editor in chief last year at CBS News, overhauled the venerable newsmagazine
The future of Alaskan wildfire detailed in new climate model study
Climate change is altering patterns of wildfire activity in Alaska, making fires larger and more common in some areas with historically low fire activity. Wildfires can be difficult to predict because they are affected by intricate interactions among factors including climate,
Global road map tracks four years of infrastructure change using AI
The United Nations considers well-developed and safe roads an important part of infrastructure in its Sustainable Development Goals. Until now, however, there has been no benchmark for the condition and state of road networks worldwide. Researchers at the Institute of Geography
7 Years Later, What Remains of Edith Finch Still Has the Most Haunting Quote in Gaming
Discover how What Remains of Edith Finch explores grief through its haunting narrative and evocative gameplay.
A Classic 'Pokémon' Card Is About To Break An Incredible Sales Record Against All Odds
Torchic, an unlikely Pokémon starter, is at the center of an expensive and hugely controversial TCG auction
Brutalismus 3000 – “Drop Your Spirit”
In June, Brutalismus 3000 released their second album, Harmony , which they told us was inspired by Leonard Cohen, Pulse , Death Grips, and more. Today, Berlin's Theo Zeitner and Victoria Vassiliki Daldas have returned with a new club cut called "Drop Your Spirit." The post
Olivia Rodrigo and Cameron Crowe Go Deeper Into ‘The Cure,’ Confessional Songwriting and Daisy Chain Fields in a Grammy Museum Q&A and Acoustic Set
Filmmaker Cameron Crowe has biopics on the brain, being in late-stage development on his long-planned Joni Mitchell movie, the casting of which is still unknown. So he used his Q&A with Olivia Rodrigo Tuesday night at the Grammy Museum to ask her about casting thoughts — not
Quick action needed as the world is set to get hotter than we hoped
Global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C, likely within the next few years, pushing climate risks and impacts to increasingly dangerous heights. But it is still possible to bring temperatures down and achieve the global goals of the Paris Agreement, according to a new UN
Blind spots at Antarctic coasts limit sea level projections
The Antarctic coastal zone is not simply the edge of the continent. It is a tightly coupled system where ice from the ice sheet extends over the seabed, initially resting on it and farther out floating as ice shelves. Here, mass, heat and nutrients are exchanged with the ocean
Susan Collins says Liz Cheney 'has no impact, in my view'
Republican Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) said in an interview published Wednesday that former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has “no impact” in politics. During a wide-ranging discussion with Politico’s Jonathan Martin, Collins said she does not “fit either” of the two GOP archetypes
Inside Camelback Productions’ Plans for a New 1,400-Acre, AI-Powered Production and Entertainment Complex — in Arizona (EXCLUSIVE)
Anita Verma-Lallian, founder of Camelback Productions, doesn’t see the future of film production in Los Angeles. Instead, in her vision, it is on a complex one hour’s drive west of Phoenix, complete with backlots, a Universal Studios-inspired theme park — and a data center.
Final Fantasy 14’s Free Ride on Switch 2 Is Coming to an End
Square Enix has announced the end date for Final Fantasy 14's free subscription period on Nintendo Switch 2
A Bunch Of Old GTA 6 Leaks Turned Out To Be True
Turns out at least some early online leaks about Grand Theft Auto 6 weren't fake
SEC investigating Daktronics in Kawhi Leonard case
The federal government and the NBA are investigating video display and scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics in connection with a scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers in which the club allegedly circumvented the league's salary cap to sign star player Kawhi Leonard. During
Hans Op de Beeck Taps into Memory, Time, and Enigma in ‘Vanishing Point’
The artist's solo exhibition 'Vanishing Point' opens soon at Almine Rech in Brussels. 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 Hans Op de Beeck Taps into
Africa: Twenty Years After Kofi Annan's Prophecy, Africa Must Answer One Question Whether We Delivered
[New Times] This week, once again, the leaders of a continent are gathered in Kigali Rwanda. We convene at the Africa Food Systems Forum, and this year is unlike any other. It is not simply another summit. It is a reckoning.
5-hour Energy Wants to Give the Mocktail a Jolt
The mocktail is getting a caffeine boost. As non-alcoholic cocktails have migrated from sad club sodas to increasingly elaborate bar menus, 5-hour Energy is pitching its pocket-size energy shots as an unlikely new mixology ingredient. The brand has built out an entire
Margot Robbie-Narrated ‘Galapagos: The Last Eden’ Trailer Unveiled Ahead of Venice Immersive Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
The trailer for “Galapagos: The Last Eden,” an immersive experience narrated by Margot Robbie, has been unveiled ahead of the project’s premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Immersive strand. Directed by Anthony Geffen and produced by Atlantic Studios, the production hails
Rob Bonta’s Dogged Pursuit of Paramount Case Reflects Broader Mission: ‘I Believe in Fairness’
Rob Bonta was less than a year into the job of California attorney general when he found himself at odds with one of the state’s most affluent communities. To get around a requirement to build more housing, Woodside had declared that the entire town was a mountain lion habitat.
Oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela after Trump announces deal
Chevron, the only US oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said Wednesday that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has active operations.
Here’s What Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo Sing on the ‘Practical Magic 2’ Soundtrack
After their duet on "Landslide," Sandra Bullock teased that their "angel voices" appear on the upcoming sequel
Africa: Hichilema Swears in As Zambia's President for Another 5-Year Term
[Daily News] Hichilema has been sworn in as Zambia's President for another five-year term after winning the General Election held on August 13, 2026.
Avengers: Secret Wars May Have Cast One Of The Most Important Characters In The MCU
Quiet Place actor Noah Jupe joins next year’s big crossover movie
Brütal Legend Is Still Double Fine's Best Game, Sequel or Not
Double Fine's new Kickstarter dangles Brütal Legend 2 behind a $100 million stretch goal. Here's the case for no sequels, go for the original instead
World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5°C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought back down in a first-of-its-kind assessment met with dismay in climate-vulnerable nations.
US politics is not the world's template for polarization, experts warn
Common global narratives about political polarization are skewed because of an overreliance on literature about the U.S., leaving governments unprepared to tackle the problem at home. In new research led by King's College London and published in Nature Communications, experts
Who the Hell Is Paying for Republicans’ Midterm “Trump-a-Palooza”?
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is being fueled by a dark money web with a MAGA super PAC at its center. The unprecedented gathering will take place on September 9 and 10 in Dallas. But the private group organizing the conference, a nonprofit known as the Dallas
Traveling for Labor Day? Here's how to renew your TSA PreCheck
If you think it's nearly time to renew your TSA PreCheck, here's how to do it.
How the rapid run-up in Treasury yields could drive housing, auto loan costs higher
The rapid run-up in Treasury yields could hit American consumers hard, raising borrowing costs across housing and auto loans and potentially hammering the stock market.
American Airlines unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers
The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats.
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project
1Password faced immediate backlash from customers this week over a $300,000 pledge in support of a Linux distro created by David Heinemeier Hansson, who has regularly published overtly racist blog posts that include comments calling for deportation of ethnic minorities in
Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won't last long
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed U.S. campaign against Iran would not continue for "too long" after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's new combat gimmick is putting some Devil May Cry stink on hitting dinosaurs with hammers
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Congressional aide survives lightning strike in New York
A staffer for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) miraculously survived after being struck by lightning in New York last week just steps from his car. Thomas Fahmy told NBC that he was walking along Todt Hill in Staten Island when he was struck just 15 to 25 feet from his vehicle.
10 Years Later, Pokémon Go Is Officially Getting Some Love from the Pokémon Anime
'Pokémon Go' is getting a crossover with the 'Pokemon Horizons' anime that's bringing a custom Charmander to the game.
Spain government in disarray as conflicting reports swirl over Morocco’s role in Ceuta
The crisis deepened Wednesday after a leaked report alleging Moroccan forces helped push migrants across the border blindsided the government. Madrid denies having ignored warnings of an imminent breach.
George Clooney Challenges Authoritarians in Powerful Speech in Venice: “Stories Are Always Dangerous to People Who Peddle in Fear”
Laura Dern presented the Hollywood star with Venice’s career honor during Wednesday’s opening ceremony with a little help from his famous friends like Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler and Steven Soderbergh.
AI automates the creation of custom functional materials atom by atom
Imagine a construction site where the bricks are individual molecules and the "cranes" are microscopic needles so sharp they can feel a single atom. For decades, building at this scale was a laborious, time-consuming task where a single human error could damage the delicate
Belonging, atmosphere key to attracting event-goers
Venues that become entwined in the cultural fabric of a community can be as enticing as the events they hold, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research.
Africa: Africa Must Fund Its Peace - NNN
[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa must stop depending heavily on outside funding to deal with conflicts on the continent, calling for stronger contributions from African countries and the private sector to finance peace efforts.
US ambassador urges NATO vigilance: 'You can't predict what Vladimir Putin's going to do'
Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, is urging the military alliance’s members to boost defense spending and weapons production to prepare for emerging Russian threats. “You can't predict what Vladimir Putin's going to do or any adversary,” he told USA Today during an
Cassandra Wilson Dead At 70
American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson has died. The two-time Grammy winning vocalist, known for her distinctive, smoky contralto, passed away in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi today. She was 70. The post Cassandra Wilson Dead At 70 appeared first on Stereogum .
Trump, 80, Totally Garbles Attempt to Brag About Tourism in U.S.
President Donald Trump appeared to short-circuit Wednesday during a meeting with travel executives in the Oval Office. “On 11 separate days, more than three million travelers flowed through the American flies, they, they, uh … American skies were loaded up with planes,” Trump,
X-Men ‘97 Is Getting an Official Crossover Coming This Week
Marvel Rivals is getting X-Men '97-themed content this week with newly revealed cosmetics
Whistleblower: USPS secretly rushing new requirements for mail-in voting
One particularly alarming concern: the system could reject tens of thousands of ballots in a bulk mailing if just one of the ballots in the bulk fails to scan properly.
US Mint rolls out new $1 coins featuring President Trump’s face
President Trump’s face is now on a new $1 coin being sold by the US Mint, and collectors will have to shell out more than a buck to get their hands on one.
The surge of the far-right - who is to blame? MEPs face off in The Ring
All eyes are on the election in the small east German state of Saxony-Anhalt. A potential absolute majority for the far-right there could shake up German politics and rattle Europe. The beginning of a new crisis?
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran. It is the latest in a series of geographical name changes floated by Trump, and comes after he