Who is Commander Coin? Uncovering clues about the Star Wars Mandalorian and Grogu villain
When it comes to The Mandalorian and Grogu, all we know about the movie's big bad is two words: Commander Coin.
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Imagine Dragons lead singer's multiplayer game underperformed, but it isn't shutting down
Imagine Dragon lead singer Dan Reynolds' studio Night Street Games is still going to support Last Flag after an underwhelming Steam launch
The states where daylight saving time legislation has already died this year
Daylight saving time ends in just six months.
Saros feels like Returnal, but it's a very different game to Housemarque
Housemarque explained its journey to developing its latest game, Saros, and how the team evolved what it built with Returnal.
There's an extreme lack of good quality, easy-to-find video game figures, and after seeing people make their own I'm tempted to try it myself
All it takes is a little creative inspiration.
America is overlooking one of its strongest global alliances
The Geneva Consensus Declaration, a coalition of 41 nations, offers a strategic opportunity for the U.S. to move beyond a model centered on funding flows and toward one focused on building capable, sovereign partners.
Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week to meet with Pope Leo, a Vatican source said on Sunday, as President Donald Trump's attacks against the Catholic pontiff have drawn criticism across
Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for free Shakira concert
Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late.
2 US service members reported missing in Morocco
U.S. Africa Command (Africom) on Sunday said two U.S. service members participating in a military exercise missing in Morocco. “The incident remains under investigation and the search is on-going,” Africom wrote in a statement. "Our focus is on the service members involved and
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates. The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per
Trump’s disapproval rating hits new high: Poll
President Trump’s disapproval rating has a reached a new high according to recent poll results. A ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday found that 62 percent of Americans disapprove of the president. Survey results reflect an increase of 2 percentage points from
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
Pamela Anderson's comic-book movie Barb Wire ages terribly in every way, except one
Barb Wire, released in 1996, was a failed comic book adaptation that has aged poorly in every way except for one
This 'living plastic' activates and self-destructs on command
Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is addressing this problem by creating products that self-destruct on command, known as living plastics. These materials incorporate activatable,
Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather
Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces to get some shuteye.
What’s worse than a 'do-nothing' Congress? This one.
Even as Donald Trump usurps legislative authority, Republicans in Congress have said little and done less.
Key U.S. science panels are being axed—and others are becoming less open
A new analysis shows that the Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies—and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain.
Qatar launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through winter sports push
From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.
VR gaming's spring hot streak is good news for the Steam Deck.
VR gaming is having a moment thanks to great games like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City.
At least 10 killed, over 70 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine in past 24 hours, Kyiv says
Kyiv says Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least 10 people and injured more than 76 others across the country over the last 24 hours.
Chinese stocks are about to get a big AI boost, Morgan Stanley predicts
The investment bank also raised its price targets on two Chinese companies that develop artificial intelligence models.
Kenneth Branagh's Thor 5 MCU pitch sounds a lot like this Marvel masterpiece
The Marvel Cinematic Universe should look to this 10/10 Marvel comic if it ever wants to give Thor his 'Old Man Logan' moment.
Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, May 3 (Reuters) - Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shi'ite Muslim constituents and killed as many
‘The Travel Companion’ Review: A Bromance Goes Adrift in a Gently Wry Indie Amble
So frequently does New York-based independent filmmaker Simon (Tristan Turner) repeat the shaggy one-line pitch for the documentary he’s working on — it’s “a nostalgia-piece travelogue about past, present and future, a eulogy for lost history” — that he’s probably long stopped
Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding
Councillors in Leicestershire support move in efforts to reduce flooding as Reform faces divisions on nature policy A Reform UK council has backed the release of wild beavers into the countryside, despite the party’s opposition to rewilding. The Reform-led Leicestershire county
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley's comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.
Takaichi set for Australia visit to strengthen Japan alliance
Both countries have grown increasingly concerned about the region's changing security and economic environment.
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Malaysia’s East Coast rail promises bigger economic pie for Pahang, but questions remain
While it has been touted as a cure for poor connectivity between the east coast and KL, ECRL is designed mainly for cargo.
Forza Horizon 6 pulls from one of the best racing anime ever created
Initial D laid the groundwork for Forza Horizon 6's immersive racing experience.
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Trump’s war of words with Friedrich Merz takes toll on US-German relationship
President Trump has repeatedly attacked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for comments he made about the U.S. role in the Iran war, targeting a leader who has worked hard to be in the president’s good graces and a country considered to be one of the U.S.’s strongest allies. The
The Great Antifa Hoax
Last July 4, a group of 11 protesters, among them a middle school teacher and a UPS worker, held what they called a “noise demonstration” outside the Prairieland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Center in the town of Alvarado, Texas, about 30 miles south of Fort
DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?
The Justice Department is portraying its new prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey as not unlike dozens of other cases faced by individuals who have hurled threats at public officials. But the Comey case may present unique challenges for prosecutors seeking to secure
Report: Iranian truce proposal to U.S. calls for end to war, including in Lebanon
The proposed plan reportedly includes U.S. troop withdrawal and an end to the naval blockade. Trump said he would review the proposal but expressed doubt it would be accepted, saying that Iran 'has not yet paid a big enough price'
Australia’s uncrewed planes, subs and drones could appeal to Asian navies: Analysts
The country has developed sophisticated uncrewed submarines and planes.
Just like me, but…
The actor, artist, mathematician, pianist, speaker, leader, tech nerd: Just like me, but talented. I’m not so sure. It might be more accurate to say “just like me, but dedicated.” The first approach lets us off the hook. The second approach opens the door to possibility.
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
