Ace Combat director says 'I've been doing this for 30 years, so I know exactly how hard we're going'—and after playing it, I can confirm Ace Combat 8 goes extremely hard
Wings of Theve is more Ace Combat. Emphasis on the *more.*
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Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Scott Eastwood Set for Italy’s Taormina Film Festival That Unveils Lineup Mixing Crowdpleasers, More Esoteric Movies
Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Scott Eastwood, and Gore Verbinsky are among top talents set to attend Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival that has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming 72nd edition that will mix crowdpleasers with more esoteric quality fare. Crowe, as
‘Savage House’ Review: Putridly Funny Black Comedy Revels in Claire Foy and Richard E. Grant’s Decay
Faces are saved, barely, as the body goes wholly to ruin in “Savage House,” a mordantly amusing tale of pretense, profligacy and the literally maddening pressures of the English class ladder — written and directed with surgical cruelty by, as it happens, an American. Arriving
Ted Chiang is emphatic: LLMs are nowhere close to being...
Ted Chiang is emphatic: LLMs are nowhere close to being conscious . “We don’t need to fully understand the nature of consciousness to definitively say that certain things are not conscious, and conversational transcripts fall in that category.”
Coastal communities at risk of effects of repeating cycles of inequality in marine energy transition
Although the clean energy transition offers major opportunities, a new report from University of Aberdeen researchers warns that current governance arrangements may leave coastal communities bearing the cost of energy transition while seeing limited long-term benefits.
Endangered basking sharks rely on the ocean twilight zone during long-distance migrations
Endangered basking sharks aren't fasting during long-distance migrations. A new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shows that they may be foraging along the way, and in much deeper areas of the ocean than previously thought. As filter feeders, this species is
Charred Bronze Age teeth unlock age at death despite cremation
Over 3,000 years ago, the people of Bronze Age Poland burned their dead and placed their ashes in urns, often destroying the intimate records of their lives preserved in their bones. Now, researchers have shown that some of these records can still be read, hidden in the charred
Germany sees record number of naturalisations in 2025
From 2027, local authorities expect a wave of citizenship applications from Ukrainian nationals living in Germany.
For Some Players, A Few AI-Refined Assets Have Soured One Of 2026’s Breakout Cozy Hits
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library is probably not slop, but does that make it okay to play?
Love night trains? This new map shows all the sleeper services running across Europe in 2026
The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year.
Bangladesh says it foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country
DHAKA, June 4 - Bangladesh said on Thursday it had foiled several attempts by India to force people into the country over the previous 24 hours, reviving a dispute over alleged undocumented migration and clouding efforts to improve ties between the South Asian neighbours.
Russia’s Afghan pivot risks entanglement in old traps
As Russia deepens cooperation with Afghanistan’s rulers, it faces a growing tension between regional influence, connectivity ambitions and its own security concerns. Few countries have warned more consistently about the dangers emanating from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan than
Trump pans ‘bad Republicans’ who voted to end the Iran war
“Who would do such an unpatriotic thing,” he said. “They know where the negotiations stand.”
Sudan and DR Congo top list of world's most neglected crises, Norway aid group says
The Norwegian Refugee Council report says that the ist of neglected crises also includes Yemen, Afghanistan, Honduras, Ecuador and Cameroon.
Two American tycoons are betting big on a casino revival
Caesars and MGM may soon be under new ownership
The Gulf’s rulers want to reduce their dependence on Western arms
A new defence champion is rising up from the region
Trump rips 'meaningless' House vote on resolution to end Iran war
President Trump on Thursday panned the House passing a resolution designed to force him to end the Iran war as "meaningless." “Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final
NBA Finals star Victor Wembanyama exposed as worst kind of Star Wars fan
Victor Wembanyama might be the biggest star in the NBA right now, but his Star Wars takes are terrible.
Don’t Expect Gaming Hardware Prices To Go Down Any Time Soon: ‘It’s The Most Hold-On-To-Your-Butts Moment I’ve Seen In 20 Years’
“Anyone that says they know what happens next is either lying to themselves or trying to sell something"
‘Scary Movie’ Review: The Sixth ‘Scary Movie’ Has a Few Choice Gags, but Mostly It’s So Meta It’s Meh
The script is by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez (the film even makes jokes about how many Wayans there are), and they have bound themselves to the Ghostface saga as if it were the only thing that mattered in horror. The killer
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before finally leaving at the end of this season. Guardiola stepped down after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at
Majestic manta rays dive deep to survive storm events, data reveal
New research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast has found that reef manta rays are diving deep in storm events to find food and stay alive. As World Environment Day is celebrated around the globe on June 5, the findings offer hope for the future of a species listed as
‘I’m the Craziest Bitch You Ever Met’: Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer on Why ‘Euphoria’ Should Be Shown in High Schools, Men’s Rights and AI’s Lack of Originality
Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer’s chemistry is electric from the second they meet — they start gabbing well before the cameras begin rolling and keep going after the director calls “cut,” exchanging phone numbers and making plans to dine and work together. Stone, who is 68 and has
Snap Acquires AR Firm Illumix in Bid to Boost Augmented Reality Efforts (EXCLUSIVE)
Snap, parent of Snapchat, has acquired spatial augmented reality company Illumix in a bid to boost its AR efforts. The company’s interest was spurred by Illumix’s work in scaling its mapping technology and building it out for real-world experiences. As part of the deal, Snap
It could soon be harder to get a green card — and that's a good thing
Aliens who intend to remain in the United States aren’t eligible for a nonimmigrant visitor’s visa in the first place.
Investing in Mental Health Will Create a More Sustainable and Profitable Music Industry (Guest Column)
The issue of mental health in the music industry, and the roles labels, management and other companies can play in helping to keep artists healthy, has been a point of contention for many years. This guest post advocates strongly for a more involved and evolved role for the
How Austin’s Sandlot Baseball Scene Became a Magnet for Indie Rockers, Filmmakers, Designers, and Brands
"If you build it, they will come."
Hermanos Gutiérrez Take Their Guitar History to the Andes on New Song ‘Canto Andino’
The sibling instrumental duo will release their new album Los Ojos del Cóndor via Easy Eye Sound in September
Barack Obama Joins Malcom Gladwell on Podcast Series About Reconstruction Era’s ‘Unfinished Promise’
President Barack Obama is one of the prominent voices featured in a new podcast, “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise,” hosted by author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell. The eight-part audio series from the History Channel is produced in collaboration with Barack and Michelle
‘60 Minutes’ correspondents met to discuss futures after Scott Pelley firing: show ‘no longer exists’
Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl and Jon Wertheim met on Wednesday for more than an hour amid growing turmoil at CBS News following Pelley's ouster.
Ohio State settles sexual abuse claims by hundreds of former student athletes
The Ohio State University on Wednesday agreed to pay out $100 million to former students who accused a campus doctor of sexually abusing them over 20 years ago. The settlement includes all but one of 280 of those with pending litigation in this case. The plaintiffs argued the
Alarm as once-eradicated flesh-eating parasite found in calf in Texas
USDA confirms first case of New World screwworm in cattle in six decades, posing threat to livestock industry A flesh-eating parasite rarely seen in the US in six decades has been found in a calf in Texas, agriculture officials said, in an alarming development for the country’s
Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral chances; Senate map shifts in Iowa, Maine: Join the live discussion
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is close to advancing to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, raising new questions about his viability in the final stretch. Meanwhile, Democrats are weighing concerns in Maine against potentially encouraging signs in Iowa as they look to secure