One of the most visually stunning roguelikes just overhauled its graphics to look even gnarlier, but you can still toggle back to the OG art style at will
Mortal Sin now has two art styles for the price of one.
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US probing impacts of imported jets, aircrafts on national security
The Trump administration is currently probing the impact of imported commercial jets, engines and other aircraft parts on national security, according to a copy of the federal notice made public on Friday. The Commerce Department started the investigation on May 1, per the
Fito Páez Started His Album ‘Novela’ in 1988. 37 Years Later, He’s Finally Sharing It With the World
Legendary Argentine rocker has released one of the most ambitious LPs of his career — and it's a project that was more than three decades in the making
John Legend Says It’s ‘Shocking’ to Watch Kanye West’s ‘Descent’ into ‘Antisemitism’ and ‘Anti-Blackness’: ‘It Is Sad to See His Devolution’
John Legend is sharing his thoughts about his former friend and business partner, Kanye West. In a recent sitdown with The Times of London, Legend said it’s “shocking” to see what has become of the once prolific artist and mourned the days of friendship and shared passion he
Bees are particularly affected by higher temperatures and more intensive land use, new study reveals
The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss—for example through agriculture or urbanization—and climate change.
Stormy waves traversing the Earth's core provide new hints into future planetary exploration
The detection of energy signals from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean that travel through Earth's core could enhance understanding of our solar system, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Golden Globes’ New Best Podcast Category Draws Applause — and Anxiety — From Creators and Industry
The Golden Globes are tuning into the podcast boom. In a bid to recognize a rapidly rising medium amid an even more quickly shifting media landscape, the Globes announced the addition of a best podcast of the year category at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The new honor marks
The Simpsons Did A Ska Episode
The Simpsons did a ska episode. On Sunday (May 4), episode 16 of season 36 aired and starred a character named Maximillian von Wonthelm, who’s a member of a ska band called the Skankfurters. It featured music from Hepcat.
Bill Maher shakes David Hogg’s hand over candid remarks about young voters
Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg on Friday, after the operative delivered his take on why the Democratic Party lost a chunk of young voters in the 2024 presidential election. “What I think happened last election is
Mark Zuckerberg is building a new surveillance state
Meta's new AI glasses, which are capable of recognizing faces, interpreting language, overlaying information, and collecting vast swaths of data, will create a world of layered realities, with nearly half of the world's population already wired into the Meta ecosystem.
Greg Cannom, Oscar-Winning Makeup Artist on ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ Dies at 73
Gifted at creating vampires and making actors age onscreen, he also won for ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ and ‘Vice.’
Box Office Warner Bros. Milestone: ‘Sinners’ Crosses $200M, ‘Minecraft’ Digs Up $900M Globally
Elsewhere, Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' is winning the weekend overall as it sports one of the smallest drops ever for an MCU title.
Elden Ring's upcoming update will add two new starting classes, one of them equipped with a top-tier DLC weapon it used to take dozens of hours to grab
*Tips fedora* Milady.
Maher on doll talk: Trump ‘losing an imaginary negotiation with children’
Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump's use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration navigates an uneven economic climate fueled by his trade war. "He’s obsessed with how many dolls we get to have," Maher said Friday
Even as pope, Leo XIV might have to deal with U.S. tax returns
As a U.S. citizen, the man formerly called Cardinal Robert Prevost technically is required to file returns to the IRS.
Ukraine and allies demand 30-day ceasefire, backed by threat of sanctions
If the Kremlin fails to comply with the unconditional 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine’s Western allies said they would strengthen sanctions against Russia.
Switch to two-point rating scales to reduce racism in performance reviews, research suggests
The plumber has just left after fixing that leaky basement pipe. Ping—a phone alert asks you to rate their service. Hmm—if it wasn't an outright terrible job, do you give them three, four or five stars? New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management
Revisiting a famous marshmallow experiment: Children more likely to delay gratification if peer promises to wait as well
A team of psychologists at the University of Manchester, in the U.K., working with a colleague from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, in Morocco, has found that children tend to behave differently during the famous Stanford marshmallow experiment if they have a partner who is
‘Poker Face’: Simon Helberg on Singing Sondheim With John Mulaney and ‘Getting Into the S—‘ During Big Shootout Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Poker Face” Season 2, Episode 3, now streaming on Peacock. FBI agent Luca Clark (Simon Helberg) returned for more action in Episode 3 of “Poker Face,” which is in the midst of a second season boasting more murders, more
Joel Potrykus on His Deadly Bummer Trip Comedy ‘Vulcanizadora’ and Only Approaching Indie Filmmaking With a ‘Band Mentality’
Joel Potrykus doesn’t want to blow up Sean Baker’s phone. “I asked him if he would moderate this Q&A. I made the mistake of putting a money incentive in there,” Potrykus confesses. “It immediately felt weird. I should have never mentioned money at all. He always replies… I’m
Australia faces record warmth and drought as winter approaches, forecasts show
This year, for many Australians, it feels like summer never left. The sunny days and warm nights have continued well into autumn. Even now, in May, it's still unusually warm.
US and China tariff talks begin in Geneva with hope of de-escalating trade dispute
Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday. This follows US President Donald Trump increasing US tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliating by hitting America with a 125% levy last month.
Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay Among 400 Artists Seeking Copyright Protection Amid A.I. Surge
Ahead of a House of Lords vote Monday, British artists seek to "put transparency at the heart of the copyright regime"
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Trump’s tariffs threaten to become his Achilles’ heel
Republicans typically love President Trump — no matter what he does. But a growing chorus of those supporters has quietly been expressing dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of tariffs, including his most recent threat on foreign-made films. They’re increasingly
Oh, Canada, you do know you’re taking advantage of the US, right?
Like him or not, hate him or not, Trump is correct about Canada taking advantage of our friendship and generosity.
Games Should Let You Skip Boss Fights, Nintendo Shouldn't Brick Switches Over Piracy, And More Of The Week's Top Takes
This week, we’ve got some pipin’-hot takes on offer. For one, South of Midnight gives you the option to skip boss fights, and our own John Walker argues that a lot more games should. John also has thoughts on the new revelation that Nintendo has updated its account user
Billy Woods Takes Us Inside His Nightmare
On Golliwog the Brooklyn rapper confronts real-life horrors with a powerfully bleak vision
The fact that Lune from Clair Obscur is barefoot the whole time is not gross, it’s fun
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the breakout hit of 2025; the turn-based RPG has fantastic combat design and great writing for its ensemble cast. But one member of that ensemble cast has stood out for a specific reason: Lune, the dark-haired sorceress of the group, is barefoot
Newark mayor reflects on arrest outside ICE facility: ‘They obviously targeted me’
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Friday reflected on being arrested outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier in the day, arguing he was being targeted after visiting the New Jersey detention center with three Democratic members of Congress.