Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warning
The Bank of Lithuania said it has contacted Robinhood and is "awaiting clarifications" regarding the structure of its OpenAI and SpaceX stock tokens.
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Bowzer, the Guy from Sha Na Na, Is Trying to Protect Your Health Care From Trump
Now a leading advocate for government-funded health care, Jon Bauman is "disgusted" by Trump's recently passed law: "This Big Ugly Bill is going to have terrible consequences"
Call of Duty: WW2 pulled from PC following reports of remote code exploit trolling players with 'Notepad pop-ups, PC shutdowns' and desktop wallpaper of a lawyer
RCE attacks are among the nastiest out there, though this hacker seems to be in it for the memes.
Will YR4 hit the moon? We won't know until 2028
Predicting the precise path of a new asteroid or comet is a complex affair; the more observations you have, the better you know where an object will be, years hence.
Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro Enjoy Wimbledon, ‘The Fantastic Four’ Lands in Paris and More Celeb Photos: July 2025
July kicked off with “Jurassic World Rebirth” stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend touching down in Seoul, Korea, to meet the press and walk the red carpet. In the U.S., PaleyLive celebrated the 20th anniversary of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” at
Proposed law would give Cambodia’s government power to revoke citizenship
Critics warn the amendment, which officials say is key to national security, would be used to squash dissent.
Ganges basin peak flows fall 17% per decade, shifting flood and water supply patterns across India
Peak water flows in parts of India's largest river basin have been falling by more than one-sixth every decade, according to a study published in npj Natural Hazards that highlights a similar trend across the country, impacting irrigation, domestic water, and hydropower in the
Shirley Collins Celebrates 90th Birthday With “Hares On The Mountain (Fast Version)”
The English folksinger Shirley Collins made stirring, austere music in the ’60s and ’70s alongside her late sister Dolly. In 1978, the Collins sisters released their final album For As Many As Will . After that, Shirley left music behind, working regular jobs and raising her
Matt Cameron Exits Pearl Jam After 27 Years
"Much love to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter," the drummer said
Old Hubble Space Telescope photos unlock the secret of a rogue planet
Astronomers have achieved a first in exoplanet hunting by using the Hubble Space Telescope images to investigate a mysterious event that could reveal the existence of a "rogue planet" drifting through space without a host star.
Solar cycles and climate: Expert shares what you need to know
Solar Maximum 2025 is the expected peak of solar activity in Solar Cycle 25, characterized by heightened sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. This peak is anticipated around mid to late 2025, coinciding with the sun's magnetic field flip. Such solar activity may
Monster Hunter Wilds' poor post-launch reception bubbles up to the surface in shareholder meetings, though Capcom says it's 'committed' to fixing performance and content woes
As the Steam reviews continue to rage, Capcom's putting out fires.
Square Enix leads 'major investment' into Vaultbreakers developer BetaDwarf
The Danish company said the investment round will help finance its 'dream game.'
Jon M. Chu to Direct ‘Hot Wheels’ Live-Action Movie for Warner Bros.
After he leaves Oz, “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu is putting the pedal to the metal. He is set to direct a live-action “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros. Based on the Mattel toy, the high-octane action film will showcase “some of the world’s hottest and sleekest vehicles,”
Bands Drop Off Radar Festival To Protest Bob Vylan’s Removal
It looks like Bob Vylan’s “cancellation” is turning out to actually have some benefits for them. In case you need a refresher, the British punk-rap duo took some time out of their Glastonbury set last month to protest Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people, leading the
Sacked Russian transport minister found dead
On Monday morning a presidential decree stated that Starovoit had been dismissed from his post.
10 drivers of global river delta changes identified—scientists warn urgent climate action need
New research from a Southampton scientist has identified the causes of changes affecting river deltas around the world—warning of an urgent need to tackle them through climate adaptation.
EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions
The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s recent procurement restrictions.
Every big announcement from Anime Expo 2025
Fans at Anime Expo in Los Angeles were treated to a bevy of announcements, world premieres, and release dates for some of the most anticipated anime slated to release shortly. Some high-profile titles like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and Bleach: The
White House dismisses 'doom-mongering' from Summers, other GOP megabill critics
The White House on Sunday dismissed “doom-mongering” from former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and other critics of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” after the president signed it last week. “I think that there's been a lot of — a lot of doom-mongering, a lot of
EA Japan exec laments Microsoft's crushing layoffs, and the demands shareholders make for 'short-term results from large-scale investments'
"In Japan, 'restructures' are very directly perceived as 'layoffs'."
Chinese FMV game about getting 'revenge on gold diggers' plunges the country into online gender tumult
Pretty much like we do on the anglophone internet all the time.
Science writer Jennifer Ouellette reflects on the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13,...
Science writer Jennifer Ouellette reflects on the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13 , including the movie’s realism “The actors, once locked in, breathed air pumped into the suits just like the original Apollo astronauts.” I love Apollo 13. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
How a new treatment for phobias could help cut pesticide use
Scared of spiders, storms, dogs or more recently, mushrooms? New research reveals the surprising consequences of biophobias and calls for an innovative approach to treatment.
High-performance BaZrS₃ solar cells powered by inorganic delafossite HTLs: A step toward replacing Spiro-OMeTAD
As the global demand for clean and sustainable energy continues to surge, the photovoltaic sector remains at the forefront of this transition. Lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPs) have long been celebrated for their remarkable power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), which
Schumer demands investigation of Trump Weather Service vacancies in wake of Texas flooding
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is demanding that the Commerce Department’s inspector general investigate vacancies at National Weather Service offices and if they increased the death toll in recent flash flooding in Texas. Schumer wrote in a Monday letter to
Global shares mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower as trading resumed in the U.S. following a holiday-shortened week.
Meteorite challenges the timeline of the early solar system
A small, inconspicuous meteorite may be about to change our understanding of how and when our solar system formed. Tiny shavings from the meteorite Northwest Africa 12264 are challenging the long-held belief that planets near the sun formed earlier than those beyond the
The oldest rocks on Earth are more than 4 billion years old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
Common bacteria found in the stomach has no symptoms but could cause 12 million cancers, study warns
Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected stomach cancer cases by up to 75 per cent.
Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears
Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy faces a critical week as the US president races to secure the bilateral deals he promised, ahead of a shifting deadline for re-imposing steep tariffs on dozens of economies. Trump is due to send a first batch of letters to up to 15 trading
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him. The remarks came less than a month after Israel launched its unprecedented June 13 bombing campaign against
Erdogan, pro-Kurdish MPs meet in 'new phase' of rapprochement
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM party Monday to discuss the next steps after PKK militants agreed to end their decades-long insurgency. DEM, Turkey's third-biggest party, has played a key role in facilitating an emerging peace deal
Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi
Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital.
'Space ice' is less like water than previously thought
"Space ice" contains tiny crystals and is not a completely disordered material like liquid water, as previously assumed, according to a new study by scientists at UCL (University College London) and the University of Cambridge.
Weil Hires David Markman as Partner in Technology & IP Transactions Practice in L.A.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has hired David Markman as a partner in its technology and IP transactions practice, based in the L.A. office. Markman is the second attorney to join Weil from DLA Piper in as many months, following Tom Ara’s hiring as head of Weil’s L.A.-based
The Best Horror Movies of 2025 So Far, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ’28 Years Later’ and More
2025 has been a robust year for horror movies, both in terms of the nonstop release schedule and numerous box office hits. From monster openings for movies like “Sinners” and “Final Destination Bloodlines” to word-of-mouth streaming debuts like “Dead Mail” and “Best Wishes to
Putin’s talk of soldiers’ feet puts the lie to Russian nationalist myths
Vladimir Putin recently admitted that Russia is an artificial construct created by violence.
Molly McCann Joins Jean Reno, Tom Hollander in ‘The Butler,’ K5 Intl. Closes Further Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Molly McCann (“Freelance,” “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping”) is set to co-star in the high-octane period action-thriller, “The Butler,” alongside Jean Reno and Tom Hollander. Tom Edmunds (“Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back”) will direct. Reno will star as a former
A drowned landscape held clues to the lives of ancient human relatives
The remains of extinct Homo erectus dredged from the seabed off Java, along with thousands of animal fossils, are revealing a long-lost ecosystem.
“TRAIN WRECK”: Trump Lashes Out Over Elon Musk’s New Political Party
Donald Trump is seriously crashing out over Elon Musk’s new political party. “I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” Trump told reporters Sunday evening. “We have a tremendous success with the Republican Party. The Democrats have lost their way, but it’s always been a
