Is ‘The Romantic’ Bruno Mars’ Most Latin Album Yet?

The Hawaii-born Filipino-Puerto Rican taps into a range of Latin genres like boleros, salsa, and more on his latest LP

AI toolkit turns microscopy images into multi-feature microstructure datasets

A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed GrainBot, an AI-enabled toolkit that automatically extracts and quantifies multiple microstructural features from microscopy images. Designed to meet the growing need for data-driven

Bloodborne Remake Reportedly Shot Down By FromSoftware As Bluepoint Games Scrambled For Ideas

The studio's multiplayer God of War spin-off was axed last year

Rosalía Brings the Romance (And Flamenco Ruffles) to New Balance’s Cult-Favorite Sneakers in New Campaign

Rosalía is bringing Flamenco chic to New Balance’s newest campaign for its 204L sneaker, delivering a romantic, subversive refresh of the cult-favorite silhouette that first marked her entry into the brand’s ambassador roster last year. “What drew me to the 204L is its balance

IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material

The UN nuclear watchdog stressed on Friday the "utmost urgency" of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP. Two new reports are to be discussed at an International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors' meeting next

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Sets Season 5 Release Date, Drops First Teaser

Starz has set the premiere date for the fifth and final season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and released a first-look teaser previewing the conclusion of the drama centered on one of the “Power” Universe’s most formidable figures. The series will return on June 12. New

‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha on Sophie and Benedict’s Two Very Different Sex Scenes, Hoping for ‘Benophie Babies’ in Future Seasons

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Bridgerton” Season 4, Part 2, now streaming on Netflix. After a slow-burn start to “Bridgerton” Season 4 in Part 1, Part 2 makes up for lost time with two deeply intimate but very different sex scenes between Benedict Bridgerton

Block shares spike 20% after Jack Dorsey orders sweeping layoffs to ride AI wave

Financial tech firm Block’s stock surged as much as 20% in Friday trading after its billionaire CEO Jack Dorsey revealed plans for sweeping layoffs and a full embrace of AI tools.

Netflix Says Paramount Has Paid $2.8 Billion Breakup Fee for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Netflix just got a little richer as a result of letting Warner Bros. Discovery go. On Friday, Netflix announced that Paramount Skydance has now paid the streamer its promised $2.8 billion breakup fee following Paramount’s victory — pending an official vote and subsequent

Megan Rapinoe: I would have never allowed Kash Patel in locker room

U.S. Women’s National Team’s former captain Megan Rapinoe spoke out against President Trump’s recent comments on the Olympic U.S. women’s hockey team. The president made the remarks after the men’s hockey team’s recent win in the gold medal Olympic game against Canada. FBI

Filamentous cyanobacteria exhibit a unique navigation strategy due to their chiral gliding

Cyanobacteria are among the most significant life forms in the history of our planet. As one of the first organisms to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, they shaped early Earth and created the atmosphere in which complex life could develop. A new study, published in

Iran: US must drop 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said the U.S. needs to drop its "excessive demands" while the two countries hold talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, as President Trump considers military action if a deal is not reached. Araghchi made the remark during a

A Hockey Dad, a Cartel, and a $12 Million Fraud

"Kota Youngblood told his neighbors there were hits out on their lives — and only he could save them."

All Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen gym leaders and counters

This guide lists every Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen gym leader and their rosters, along with the best counters to use in each battle

Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith’s Cause of Death Revealed

The 27-year-old died by accident earlier this month

Liz West Transforms a Bristol Parking Garage into a Kaleidoscopic Passageway

What does it feel like to be inside a rainbow? 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 article Liz West Transforms a Bristol Parking Garage into a Kaleidoscopic

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history". "I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona. She lauded

A new scientific discipline to ensure humanity's deep future

Will humanity extend into the far future? It's likely many of us think it should. The problem is that each of us, individually and collectively, act otherwise—we are destroying the environment and climate at every turn. Now a group of scientists is arguing that civilization

Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on energy policy in Texas ahead of primaries

President Trump will give remarks on energy and the economy from Texas on Friday afternoon, just days before voters in the Lone Star State hit the polls in one of the nation's first 2026 midterm primary elections. While Trump is visiting the state in an official capacity,

Sony Pictures Classics Carries Stanley Kramer’s Legacy to the Global Stage (Guest Column)

Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage. The studio’s trademarks include international cinema that

Here’s How to Watch Peacock Online for Free

With the introduction of 2026 World Cup on Telemundo and a subscription price hikes, Peacock no longer offers its 7-day free trial for new subscribers. But, there’s still a way to access Peacock for free, as well as get even more online shopping perks — thanks to Walmart+. For

House Oversight chair: Bill Clinton punts question to committee on whether Trump should testify in Epstein probe

Anthropic hackathon proves vibe coding is here to stay

Winners include a lawyer, a cardiologist, and a musician — and only one actual software engineer.

NØ MAN – “Moan”

Look out! You’re directly in the path of a harsh and swaggering new one from NØ MAN. “Moan,” the DC screamo/post-hardcore band’s first new song since 2024’s Glitter And Spit LP, finds them on the warpath, breathing threats, sauntering forward with hostility and conviction. One

Magic TMNT draft guide: Artifacts are shockingly powerful in this color combo

Magic: The Gathering's recent Universes Beyond sets haven't approached artifacts this way in quite some time. Here's the best approach we found.

Chile denies onboard care by Chinese medical ship as US pressure mounts

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 - Chile denied permission for a Chinese hospital ship to provide medical services onboard, saying the vessel lacked authorization to treat local residents, a decision that came amid heightened pressure from the U.S. over a proposed undersea cable project.

A 2-hour mix of music compiled by Thom Yorke that plays...

A 2-hour mix of music compiled by Thom Yorke that plays before Radiohead’s European shows.

Sam Altman backs rival Anthropic in fight with Pentagon

The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

Cooling without gases: Molecular design brings solid-state cooling closer to reality

Some solid materials can cool down or heat up when pressure is applied or released. This behavior enables cooling and heating technologies that do not rely on climate-damaging refrigerant gases. In practice, however, a major obstacle remains: many materials behave differently

There’s A Game-Long Resident Evil Requiem Puzzle No One’s Been Able To Solve

The ‘Final Puzzle’ is stumping even those who have been playing the game pre-launch

U.S. officially surpasses 1,000 cases of measles in 2026

As the U.S. officially breaks 1,000 measles cases in 2026, experts say that the rate of infections this year is accelerating much faster than in years past

Director Alexandre Trudeau Wades Into Berlin Fest’s Artistic Freedom Debate: “There’s Politics Everywhere”

With his brother, Justin Trudeau, and father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, both having served as Canadian prime ministers, the ‘Hair of the Bear’ filmmaker knows a thing or two about tackling political issues.

Size-shifting nanoparticles successfully deliver mRNA medicine to the pancreas

In recent years, mRNA in lipid nanoparticles (mRNA–LNPs) has emerged as a promising strategy for treating numerous conditions, including COVID-19, various cancers and chronic genetic disorders. To date, this technology has not been successfully used for pancreatic diseases, but

Are Jack Dorsey's aggressive job cuts the start of an AI jobs apocalypse? Economists weigh in

Economists question whether such moves signal a broader shift in the labor market or simply reflect company-specific adjustments.

O'Reilly calls on DOJ to 'make an example' of De Niro

Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly called on the Department of Justice to “make an example” of actor Robert De Niro by investigating and possibly jailing him for his recent commentary against President Trump. In an interview with Nicole Wallace, the host of MS NOW’s “The Best

Black Beach Announce New Album Mail Thief: Hear Two Songs

The Boston post-punk/noise-rock band Black Beach announced their album Mail Thief a few weeks back with the release of lead single “Broken Glass.” Today they’ve returned with an impressive new track called “Secret World.” This group’s rhythm section manages to create a sense of

Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ to see Bill Clinton deposed over Epstein files

President Trump told reporters on Friday that he was “not happy” to see former President Clinton deposed as the former president was testifying behind closed doors to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as apart of the panel's investigation into files linked to

Democratic Congressman Reminds Fox Host of Constitution’s Existence

Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo had to be reminded that the Second Amendment exists while defending the federal immigration agents who shot and killed American citizens. Speaking with Bartiromo Friday, Representative Ro Khanna defended his congressional colleagues’ decision not to

Highguard proves beta testing isn't an optional step anymore

Launching a new IP into the hero shooter space without public playtesting isn't a risk studios can afford to take

Assessment of rare 'teenage' planetary system deepens understanding of cosmic evolution

Planetary systems such as our solar system take hundreds of millions of years to evolve. Since humanity has only existed for a sliver of that time, astronomers have only observed planetary systems at birth or, more often, long after they have settled into adulthood. There is an

Has Pokémon Winds And Waves Finally Ended The Series’ Graphics Problem?

The Switch 2 RPGs look a lot better than Scarlet and Violet

This Is Not How Democracies Go to War. It’s How Dictators Do.

It’s not just that Donald Trump cannot explain why he is about to start a war with Iran; the worst part is that he is not even trying. Trump has hardly said a word about Iran over the past week, even in his State of the Union address. Congress is a bystander. There are no

Stepbrother of Anthropic employee pulls AI ballot proposals after OpenAI asks watchdog to probe: ‘I was naive’

The California man behind a pair of AI-related ballot measures that appeared aimed at OpenAI has withdrawn the proposals – a move that came immediately after Sam Altman’s firm asked a local watchdog to investigate him.

Here’s everything in the Ellisons’ massive media empire if Paramount-Warner Bros. deal proceeds

Larry and David Ellison of Paramount Skydance are poised to control a behemoth media empire if their winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery gains regulatory approval – including HBO, Paramount, CNN, CBS and thousands of movie titles.

Trump says he's not considering declaring a national emergency ahead of midterms

President Trump on Friday shrugged off reports that he could consider declaring a national emergency around the midterm elections. “Who told you that?” Trump told reporters, when asked about the possibility. “No,” he said when asked if he was looking at the idea. “I’ve never

‘G.I. Joe’ Reboots in the Works at Paramount; Max Landis Pitching a Script Years After #MeToo Allegations Derailed Career

Paramount is looking to revive its “G.I. Joe” franchise, with Max Landis and Danny McBride each penning scripts based on the Hasbro toy franchise. The projects are in early development, with further decisions to be made once the scripts are finished and submitted. But, if

Resident Evil Requiem interactive maps of Care Center, Raccoon City, and more

Survive all of Resident Evil Requiem's locations like Care Center and Raccoon City with our handy interactive maps.

Senate Democrat: Trump pick 'not qualified' to lead National Security Agency

A senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said this week he would block the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom). Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in a letter submitted to the Congressional Record

DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say scientists in new analysis

A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major U.S. government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of human activity in global warming.