What's new on Xbox Game Pass this week (June 8-12)

Here are some of the best new games to hit Xbox game Pass this week.

Goblin Sharks Caught on Camera in Their Natural Habitat for the First Time

Two of these mysterious sharks were recorded by deep-sea submersibles The post Goblin Sharks Caught on Camera in Their Natural Habitat for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus .

Cuban president announces economic reforms to 'liberalise' the embargo-hit and blockaded island

Díaz-Canel announced a slew of reforms in key sectors such as tourism, foreign trade and private business, amid new US sanctions designed to cripple the island nation into submission.

Why tech billionaires no longer want flight attendants on their private jets

"The founder's way [is] to make their jet seem like a utility, not a luxury," said a Silicon Valley source.

Painter David Hockney, Who Made the Everyday Otherworldly, Dies at 88

His work over a prolific six decades ranged from psychologically precise portraits to luminous depictions of California pool sides.

Roku Stock Jumps 20% on Report It’s in Sales Talks With a U.S. Media Company

Shares of Roku hit a 52-week high Friday on a report that the streaming platform company is in talks to sell itself. Roku’s stock closed at $143.66/share Friday, up 20% for the day, pushing its market cap up to about $21.3 billion. That came after Bloomberg reported that Roku

Shareholders Are Trying To Bully Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware Into Divorcing Bandai Namco

'We think the current arrangements with the game publishers like Bandai Namco and Activision are no longer good deals for the Company'

Ronnie Schell, ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ and ‘That Girl’ Actor, Dies at 94

Ronnie Schell, the versatile actor known for his comedic work in “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” and “That Girl,” died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist confirmed to Variety. He was 94. Known for his work in film, TV and on stage as a comedian, the San Francisco

Nothing CEO says phone prices are going to keep going up

If you're thinking about upgrading your phone, "the best time was yesterday," according to Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei, echoing a message we heard during MWC. As Android Authority reports, Pei said in a post on X that the RAM shortage has already impacted Nothing's less

Michael Surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody To Become Highest Grossing Musician Biopic Ever

In 2018, the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody became the highest-grossing musician biopic of all time . It accumulated awards, with Rami Malek winning a Golden Globe for his performance as Freddie Mercury and the film taking home Best Picture . Now, Michael has broken the record,

Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues

By Emily Green MEXICO CITY, June 12 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, Iran’s World Cup team supervisor told Reuters. Mahdi

Katherine LaNasa Learned Her ‘The Pitt’ Accent in the Bathtub: ‘It Was a Hard Accent to Learn’

When Katherine LaNasa set out to build the voice of Dana Evans, the unflappable charge nurse on HBO Max’s hit medical drama “The Pitt,” she didn’t consult a dialect coach first. She started in the bathtub. The reigning Emmy winner for supporting actress in a drama series

UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year

The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

A source with knowledge of the arrangement said the move offered a way to help solve the conflict between the United States and Iran as Tehran can claim it extracted compensation for war damages, while Washington can insist it paid nothing

RIP Trump Kennedy Center: 2025–2026

The “Trump-Kennedy Center” appears to be no more. Scaffolding has gone up around the storied performance venue to remove the “Trump-Kennedy Center” name, which President Trump changed without congressional approval late last year. A judge ruled the decision illegal last month,

Comer requests Dershowitz interview in Epstein investigation

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has formally requested that lawyer Alan Dershowitz testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its ongoing probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. “Due to public reporting, documents released by the

European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale

The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.

Securitize brings tokenized CLO fund to Solana with $250 million backing from Ethena

America’s Biggest Energy Hub Is About to Run Out of Oil

Massive crude oil tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma—the main hub of America’s energy market—are reportedly growing dangerously depleted as President Donald Trump’s war in Iran stretches into its 105th day. The oil tanks in Cushing held an inventory of just 21.6 million barrels Friday,

Jurassic viral gene may have helped apple snails start laying eggs on land

Pomacea canaliculata, commonly known as the apple snail, is a pest commonly found in Hong Kong's wetlands and farmlands. It feeds on aquatic plants and produces toxic pink egg masses resembling miniature grapes that adhere to plants or stone bunds. It is listed by the

Rural Louisiana teachers set to get $50K bonuses — all thanks to Meta’s AI data center

Richland Parish School Board said teachers will receive bonuses of up to $50,935 this year, a staggering jump from last year’s maximum of $10,200.

DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Virginia on Thursday over its new requirements, including a mask ban, for federal agents operating in the commonwealth, alleging the laws are an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate” federal law enforcement operations. “Law enforcement

Factbox-Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public. It is not clear at this point how any agreement would stack up against the 2015 deal with Iran, which

Xbox CEO Reportedly Wants To Speed Up Release Of Next Halo And Fallout Games, But Spinning Off The Business Entirely Isn’t Completely Off The Table

The Elder Scrolls 6 seemingly won't arrive for years still

Sea of Remnants gameplay preview: After 1 hour, it's no AC: Black Flag

NetEase’s upcoming PC and PS5 pirate game Sea of Remnants already feels confused about what kind of game it wants to be

Disclosure Day's ending gets one thing wrong that Spielberg nailed 49 years ago

Disclosure Day has a satisfactory ending, but its noting compared to the big payoff at the end of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Final Fantasy 11 is one of the greatest MMOs of our time

Revisiting an enduring MMORPG.

Jason Bateman on Five Possible Emmy Noms, a ‘Game Night’ Sequel, AI and His Spielberg-Size Studio Dream

Jason Bateman is living dangerously. The actor-director enters this Emmy cycle with a problem most performers would envy: two acclaimed limited series, two wildly different roles and a directing-producing resume that keeps expanding even as he approaches the age when peers

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded

PeopleSoft 0-day affecting hundreds of organizations steals gigabytes of data

Vulnerability in the Oracle-owned PeopleSoft software is about as critical as they come.

Aaron Sorkin Tried to Get Jesse Eisenberg Back as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘Social Reckoning,’ but the Actor Doesn’t ‘Want to Be Conflated’ With the Facebook Founder Anymore

Jeremy Strong’s take on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg officially debuted with the launch of the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” a follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network.” Sorkin won an Oscar for his screenplay of the first movie and returns to write

“Turned to Sh*t”: Ex-60 Minutes Staff Tear Into Bari Weiss’s Decisions

Bari Weiss has ripped 60 Minutes to shreds—and earned a venomous reputation amongst the show’s various contributors and producers as a result. Change at the investigative weekly program has been rapid and corrosive. Late last month, Weiss simultaneously fired executive producer

What is SpaceX, exactly? Here’s a rundown of its massive bets — and why they’re fueling excitement and anxiety across Wall Street

The company's complicated balance sheet fueled a mixture of excitement and anxiety on Wall Street as SpaceX made its historic trading debut on Friday. The firm raised a record $75 billion in investors – shattering the previous mark held by Saudi Aramco’s IPO, which raised $29.4

One Of The Only Good Things Left About GameStop Is About To Get Worse

The Pro Membership is getting nerfed and staff are ready to revolt

Knicks’ Comeback Win Sparks Huge Spike in ‘Empire State of Mind’ Streaming

Improbable Game 4 win had New Yorkers celebrating with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 2009 single

Pope Leo had to catch a ride from the king of Spain after plane’s engine failed

The pope wrapped up a trip to Spain by borrowing a private jet from King Filipe VI after the Vatican's chartered plane, with the press corps on board, broke down.

Ariana Grande Expands Philanthropic Efforts With Launch of Brighter Days Ahead Foundation

Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing on youth mental health, arts education and community support causes. The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation is being launched with four different funds that partner

Judge won't halt deadline to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center

A federal judge on Friday rejected an eleventh-hour attempt by the Kennedy Center to pause the removal of President Trump’s name from the renowned performing arts center while an appeal plays out. The institution’s board had asked Judge Christopher Cooper to halt his previous

‘The Great Skull’ Director, Cast on Shanghai Dialect Cinema and Portraying Grief

“The Great Skull,” a Shanghai dialect tragicomedy, opened the main competition showcase of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 12. Director Liu Xiaoyang, screenwriter Zhang Xiaoying and lead cast members Wen Qi, Ni Hongjie and Yu Entai attended the press

“I Shot Andy Warhol” Upends the Myth of the Great Man

The radical feminist author of “SCUM Manifesto” and the bygone world of Warhol’s Factory come to life in the 1996 film, now restored to 4K.

Two competing (?) thoughts kept going through my head...

Two competing (?) thoughts kept going through my head while reading this : “Not even a celeb like Emily Ratajkowski can find a decent man to date” and “A celeb like Emily Ratajkowski especially can’t find a decent man to date”.

The Ancient Roots of Modern Winemaking

Two-thousand-year-old grape seeds yield viticultural insight in the Chianti wine region The post The Ancient Roots of Modern Winemaking appeared first on Nautilus .

Former U.S. health official explains why the Trump administration ‘ignored’ a key alcohol study

A study finding that even one drink a day causes health risks was deliberately sidelined by the Trump administration, a former federal public health official alleges

All Of The God Of War Games, Ranked From Worst To Best

Before God of War Laufey takes us on Faye’s journey, let’s look back at the ups and downs of Kratos’

A popular sunscreen ingredient can finally be sold in the United States

The FDA will allow bemotrizinol in sunscreen. The chemical is long-lasting and defends against solar radiation that ages skin.

Judge finds no authority to reinstate Yosemite ranger fired for trans flag

A federal judge ruled Friday that she has no authority to reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for unfurling a transgender pride flag at the El Capitan rock formation last year. The decision doesn’t address Shannon “SJ” Joslin’s allegation that the firing

Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises

Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Unveils 2026 Winners

Jack Hughes’ ‘Deadheading’ won for best fiction, Christine Seow’s ‘Two Travelling Aunties’ won for best non-fiction, and ‘Ovary-Acting’ picked up the animation prize for directors Michelle Brøndum and Ida Melum.

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO will probably make him the richest person to ever walk the planet. And while his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multiple books, one fact in particular stands out: A year ago, Musk's actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of

Joe Negri, Guitar Player and Handyman on ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ Dies at 99

Joe Negri, the musician best known for his work as the guitar-playing handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died May 30 in Pittsburgh. He was 99. Negri’s death was announced by his family. Negri and Fred Rogers first worked together in the early 1960s on a local Pittsburgh