Roblox sued by U.S. state over child safety and abuse concerns
Louisiana's state attorney general has sued Roblox Corporation for perpetuating "an online environment in which child predators thrive."
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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
This weekend we’re jumping into pixely roguelikes, surreal retro-style RPGs, gloomy horror, adorable puzzles, and college football The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
'It is straight up junk': Fan favorite mode Rush is going down like a lead balloon in the Battlefield 6 beta
The smaller iteration of Rush is immediately unpopular.
‘Smoke’ Star Jurnee Smollett on Killing [SPOILER] and Filming That Harrowing Car Scene With Taron Egerton ‘Surrounded by Fire’: ‘Your Adrenaline Is Rushing’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Smoke.” All nine episodes are now streaming on Apple TV+. In “Smoke,” Taron Egerton plays Dave, an arson investigator who also happens to be a serial arsonist. Dave not only thinks he’s rather clever because he believes he’s
‘CBS Evening News’ Executive Producer Guy Campanile to Return to ’60 Minutes’
Guy Campanile, a longtime “60 Minutes” producer who was tasked with managing a significant overhaul of the venerable “CBS Evening News,” is returning to his old stomping grounds. Campanile is expected to take up duties at “60 Minutes” in days to come, according to a person
‘Masters of the Universe’: Kristen Wiig Joins the Cast as Roboto (Exclusive)
Travis Knight is directing the feature that Amazon MGM plans on releasing theatrically worldwide June 5, 2026.
Louisiana sues Roblox over child safety concerns: 'It's basically open season for sex predators on this platform'
More trouble for Roblox.
Trump Melts Down Upon Realizing Just How Much D.C. Hates Him
Washington’s malcontent over the sudden federalization of its law enforcement has apparently come as a surprise to Donald Trump. In a post on Truth Social Friday morning, the president claimed that the people protesting his decision to leverage hundreds of National Guards
Emma Stone Remembers ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Films as “a Really Special Time in My Life”
The two-time Oscar winner starred in both the Andrew Garfield-led movies as Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker's love interest, in 2012 and 2014.
Silver Gore Announce Debut EP Dogs In Heaven: Hear Three Songs
Ava Gore and producer Ethan P. Flynn have teamed up for a new project called Silver Gore. Both are accomplished musicians; the former has worked with FKA twigs, Nia Archives, and David Byrne, and the latter is a skilled drummer and classical vocalist who has worked with Black
Falklands, Students celebrate A Level and Level 3 Results with 98% pass rate
On Thursday, 14 August, twenty-two Falkland Islands students who have been studying at schools and colleges for A levels and other Level 3 qualifications received their results. Three students received their results earlier due to studying in New Zealand and Scotland.
US taking drone lessons from Russia-Ukraine war
The Trump administration is taking a page out of Ukraine’s playbook when it comes to drone warfare, according to the Pentagon’s chief technology officer. Emil Michael, the under secretary of Defense for research and engineering, said Russia’s more than three-year invasion of
‘Just in Time’ Stars Jonathan Groff, Gracie Lawrence and Erika Henningsen on Bringing Bobby Darin’s Life and Legacy to the Stage
In Alex Timbers’ new musical “Just in Time,” audience members are transported into the jukebox world of American singer Bobby Darin (Jonathan Groff), who rose to success from a teen idol to an overnight jazz sensation. The musical, which opened on Broadway in April, explores
New Orleans mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell (D) was indicted on federal charges Friday after an alleged affair with a local police officer. Cantrell, the city’s first female mayor, is accused of engaging in a romantic relationship with Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, a police officer in the
Colossal Presents: 2025 America’s Next Top Hitmaker Champion, Mars Rodriguez
In Partnership with Rolling Stone, Global Citizen, SoundCloud and Fender
Nicki Minaj Comments On Lana Del Rey/Ethel Cain Feud
Do you see Nicki Minaj up there, peeking devilishly over her own couture? That’s because she spotted pop-star beef unfolding, and the opportunity to insert herself into it was tantalizing . The photo was actually taken at this year’s Met Gala, but yeah. There’s a discourse
New Yorker writer who referred to Sydney Sweeney as ‘Aryan princess’ deletes series of racist X posts: ‘I hate white men’
Doreen St. Felix, a 33-year-old Haitian-American journalist who has penned pieces for Vogue and Time Magazine, deleted her X page on Friday.
Noem’s free stay in military housing after death threats sparks Dem barbs
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been staying rent-free in the home reserved for the top Coast Guard official following death threats, drawing scrutiny and criticism from congressional Democrats. The Department of Homeland Security said it was a wide range of death
6 Things We Just Learned About Borderlands 4
Gearbox's newest loot shooter is making big promises The post 6 Things We Just Learned About Borderlands 4 appeared first on Kotaku .
Treasury Department sets limits on remaining wind and solar tax credits
The Treasury Department issued guidance Friday that narrows which wind and solar energy projects can receive the remaining tax credits that were largely eliminated under the Republicans' “big, beautiful bill.” The legislation passed by Republicans last month axes the credits
Nipsey Hussle To Have LA Metro Station Named After Him
Fans will also be able to get Nipsey on a TAP card. The post Nipsey Hussle To Have LA Metro Station Named After Him appeared first on HipHopDX .
Superman, Fixed and every new movie you can watch on streaming this weekend
What's new on Netflix, where to watch The Legend of Ochi and Smurfs, and what's about to trend on streaming
Move over, Labubu – Chiikawa is the new craze in Hong Kong
The Japanese anime character has inspired adults and even the city’s government to action.
Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 and damages 25 homes
The explosion, which also interrupted electric service in the area and affected an unknown number of vehicles, was the second blast reported in the South American country on Thursday.
Is Taylor Swift Headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Here’s Why Fans Think So
Fans are convinced these Easter eggs mean the pop superstar is finally taking the famed stage in 2026
Del Records CEO Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Violating Kingpin Act
“I'm very happy for the outcome," Ángel Del Villar tells Rolling Stone
How crossplay works (or rather, doesn't) in GTA 5 Enhanced
GTA Online should have crossplay, but sadly even in 2025 it's still not an option.
Making Backpacks for Tiny Fish
A new generation of petite, submersible tracking tags offers a fresh look at the lives of little fishes The post Making Backpacks for Tiny Fish appeared first on Nautilus .
Stephen Jackson Says Lil Yachty Apologized to Him After Controversial George Floyd Lyric
Ex-NBA player and Floyd’s friend says Yachty “understands the outrage” over the line that was played on a PlaqueBoyMax stream
Where to find brittle quartzite for brittle whetstone in Grounded 2
You need brittle quartzite to craft brittle whetstone in Grounded 2. Here's where to find brittle quartzite
Dominic Fike Announces New Mixtape Rocket: Hear Three New Songs
It looks like it’s about to be Dominic Fike season. Since he released his 2023 album Sunburn , he’s returned to Euphoria for its third season, worked with Kevin Abstract on new music, and is now releasing some new stuff of his own. Fike is adamant that he’s not releasing a new
Assessing Redistricting Claims from Texas, New York Governors
In the battle over Texas' redistricting plan to pick up Republican House seats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have made competing claims. The post Assessing Redistricting Claims from Texas, New York Governors appeared first on FactCheck.org .
American Eagle ‘almost paralyzed by body positivity’ before it launched ‘sultry’ Sydney Sweeney ads
“They were almost paralyzed by their body positivity movement and were cautious about coming across too sexy,” according to retail analyst Gabriella Santaniello, who heads up A-Line Partners.
Is Pokémon Finally Cooked?
The World Championships are bringing together the best players, but the biggest news is how people are dragging the event down The post Is Pokémon Finally Cooked? appeared first on Kotaku .
Senate Democrat: Trump summit with Putin signals 'all is forgiven'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said the Friday summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin signals “all is forgiven.” “He is standing with the most powerful person in the world, and it is a sign from Donald Trump, essentially, that all is forgiven,” Murphy
JD Vance Gets Wrench Thrown in Cotswolds Vacation by Angry Pub Staff
Vice President JD Vance’s quiet vacation to the English countryside is becoming a real disturbance. The vice president appears to be making no friends in the Cotswolds: Staff at The Bull in Charlbury reportedly told management that they would refuse to serve Vance if his
Trump tax law could trigger about $500B in Medicare cuts over decade without fix: CBO
Recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office estimated that Medicare spending would see steep cuts over roughly the next decade absent congressional action, following passage of President Trump’s major tax law last month. The nonpartisan budget scorekeeper crunched the
Doc Helmers on the Diverse Ways to Get at the Heat of the Story at the Variety and Rolling Stone Truth Seekers Summit
Documentarians must perform particularly tricky balancing acts with each new project. The audience expects their work to be richly cinematic, entertaining and surprising; the standards of their profession, too, dictate that they must be fiercely attentive to the facts. Unlike
In ‘JUJU’s Castle,’ Jean Jullien Reinvents His Childhood Escapes
'JUJU's Castle' is an enormous, multi-gallery exhibition that invites viewers into the artist's youthful fantasyland. 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
Sean Kingston Sentenced To 3.5 Years In Prison For $1M Wire Fraud Scheme
Last year Sean Kingston, the Miami-born, Jamaica-raised singer behind the 2007 #1 hit “ Beautiful Girls ,” was arrested along with his mother, Janice Turner, for more than $1 million worth of wire fraud. Shortly thereafter, we learned that Kingston might be facing years in
Trump, Putin meet in Alaska
🗺️ Plus: Texas redistricting fight nears conclusion {beacon} President Trump made new demands for peace between Russia and Ukraine as he touched down in Alaska at 2:20 p.m. Eastern on Friday for a historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to reporters on
Looney Tunes shorts arrive on Tubi today
Stream nearly 800 Looney Tunes short films on Tubi.
Paramount Skydance Shares End Roller-Coaster, Memestock-Fueled Week Up 30%, Boosting Market Cap by $2 Billion
Paramount Skydance, over its first full week on the stock market under new owners, saw its stock jump 30% — and boomed as much as 60% in intraday trading Wednesday. But what triggered the investor enthusiasm wasn’t totally clear. The spike in share price, which increased the
Disney’s Mickey & Friends Launches Pop-Up at La La Land Kind Café, Featuring Themed Kids Menu and Pluto-Inspired Pup Cups
La La Land Kind Café has teamed up with Disney’s Mickey and Friends to launch its first-ever kids menu on Aug. 19 at all of its 23 locations including Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn. The new “La La’s Kids Menu” will feature five mini
Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks
This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska.
A Beautiful Accident Etched in Crystal
This microscopic garden was a miraculous failure The post A Beautiful Accident Etched in Crystal appeared first on Nautilus .
Battlefield 6 and Valorant's invasive anti-cheats are locked in a turf war
The age of kernel-level anti-cheat software is creating unique hurdles.
GTA 5 impound lot guide: How to get your impounded car back
Cops impound your car in GTA Online? Here's how to recover it.
Trump seeks to sue California over clean trucking effort
The Trump administration is seeking to sue California to halt the state from enforcing its effort to electrify its truck fleet. The administration filed motions to join existing cases against the state over its rules seeking to reduce pollution and planet-warming emissions from
Watch What Federal Agents Are Really Getting Up to Around D.C.
When Donald Trump seized the Washington, D.C., police and announced the deployment of scores of federal agents and National Guardsmen to the nation’s capital, he said these forces had license to do “whatever the hell they want.” Reportedly, what some of them want is to take
