Marvel Rivals’ New Mode Sounds Like The Stuff That Crashes Your PC
What happens if 36 Doctor Stranges open a portal on the field at once? The post Marvel Rivals’ New Mode Sounds Like The Stuff That Crashes Your PC appeared first on Kotaku .
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Epic boss Tim Sweeney thinks stores like Steam should stop labelling games as being made with AI: 'It makes no sense,' he says, because 'AI will be involved in nearly all future production'
Don't need a notice if everyone's doing it.
Bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump to reject Myanmar election results
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to reject the outcome of the upcoming elections in Myanmar, which they said "could not be free or fair" amid its ongoing civil war. The lawmakers warned that the Dec. 28 elections "are designed to
2 National Guardsmen shot near White House
Two uniformed military members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, warranting local authorities to respond to the scene. Local police have a suspect in custody. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently on the scene of the shooting at 17th and I Street
Another Long-Time Game Studio Is On The Chopping Block
Splash Damage, the studio behind Gears Tactics and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory , announced possible layoffs The post Another Long-Time Game Studio Is On The Chopping Block appeared first on Kotaku .
The visionary Palestinian peace plan for Israel and Gaza that you've never heard of
A 51-page document by a group of Palestinian scholars and policy thinkers offers a much clearer path to Middle East peace than the UN resolution or Trump's 20-point plan
21 Democratic-led states sue USDA over SNAP cuts
Democratic officials in 21 states and Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, alleging that it is “arbitrarily” excluding many lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in
These Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are All on Sale for Black Friday: Bose, Sony, Apple and More
If you’re trying to find some peace and quiet when working from home, at the office, at school or during your morning commute, then a great pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones can work wonders for your sanity. Think of headphones as self-care for your ears. From the
Jason Biggs Moves Away From ‘American Pie’ – and Channels Inner Coen Brother – With ‘Darker, Edgier’ Directorial Debut ‘Untitled Home Invasion Romance’
Jason Biggs takes a page out of the Coen brothers’ playbook in his directorial debut “Untitled Home Invasion Romance,” about a romantic getaway gone absurdly, violently wrong. “They are my favorite filmmakers. When I first read the script, I thought: ‘Oh, this is also
Netanyahu accused of dodging blame as Israel confronts Oct 7 failures
Tension is escalating between Israel's political and military top brass over accountability for the failures behind the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of sidestepping blame. Weekly protests against Netanyahu's leadership of the
Ex-mistress of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt accuses tech titan of rape, creepy surveillance: court docs
Michelle Ritter detailed the allegations in a 70-page filing claiming Schmidt subjected her to sexual battery, harassment, domestic violence, and violations of computer hacking and wiretapping laws.
Exceptional points alter the order of lasing modes
Exceptional points (EPs) are non-Hermitian singularities where two or more eigenstates coalesce, resulting in the eigenspace collapsing in dimensionality. Over the past decade, researchers have uncovered a wealth of exotic phenomena near EPs.
Art Critic Christopher Knight Retires From LA Times
The Pulitzer-winning journalist said he'll keep writing, but the "daily journalism thing is done.”
Eco-friendly method detects trace illicit drugs on surfaces in just 5 minutes
The research group FQM-215—Affordable and Sustainable Sample Preparation at the University of Córdoba has developed a method that is not only faster and easier to perform but also more environmentally sustainable. It can detect illicit drugs on surfaces and determine their
‘El Mariachi,’ ‘Spy Kids’ Producer Elizabeth Avellán Wraps Canary Islands Thriller ‘Bonded,’ Toplining Bichir Trio, Paz Vega, Ingrid García-Jonsson (EXCLUSIVE)
U.S.-Venezuelan producer Elizabeth Avellán, whose credits span iconic titles such as Robert Rodríguez’s “El Mariachi,” “Desperado” and “Machete,” alien film “Predators” and the “Spy Kids” franchise, has wrapped principal photography on supernatural thriller “Bonded,” a
Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades has spotlighted its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work in a tradition dating back centuries to mainland China.
Golden Joysticks voting stats signal Clair Obscur sweep at The Game Awards
The Golden Joystick Awards revealed the voting stats for this year's show, revealing some decisive victories for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Public trust in science eroded by UN climate change language, study suggests
The United Nations' climate change body may unintentionally be eroding public trust in science because of the way it communicates risk, new University of Essex research shows.
How to Make Variety a Preferred News Source on Google
If you want Variety’s insider coverage to lead your news feed, Google just made it simple. Thanks to the platform’s new Preferred Sources feature, you can prioritize Variety in your search results — so whenever a major entertainment news story breaks, our stories appear first.
Dark Souls + Morrowind + The Doom Engine = One Of 2025’s Coolest Shooters
Mohrta , not Mothra, is a fantastic fantasy RPG FPS that is available now on Steam The post Dark Souls + Morrowind + The Doom Engine = One Of 2025’s Coolest Shooters appeared first on Kotaku .
The Last Word with Wendy Schmidt
The co-founder of Schmidt Sciences on curiosity, discovery, and wonder The post The Last Word with Wendy Schmidt appeared first on Nautilus .
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Amy Madigan on ‘Weapons’ and Returning to Oscar Contention After 40 Years
The veteran actress, who is 75, has been nominated for an Oscar only once, for 1985's 'Twice in a Lifetime.' The part of creepy Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger's acclaimed summer blockbuster could soon change that.
The Best Early Black Friday Deals to Shop This Week: Apple, Nespresso, Le Creuset, Ray-ban and More
Expect top deals on electronics like mobile phones, computers, music, and gaming
Despite getting delayed, Paralives looks like it's avoiding Inzoi's biggest flaw
After announcing a delay to May 2026, Paralives has shared a long video of new uninterrupted gameplay that's actually made me optimistic.
“Art is valuable precisely because it is not easy to create. We...
“ Art is valuable precisely because it is not easy to create . We are interested in art, in any and all of its forms, because humans made it. That’s the very thing that makes it interesting; the who, the how, and especially the why.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
“You Lied to Us”: Steve Bannon’s Fans Turn on Him Over Epstein Ties
Former Trump White House strategist-turned-podcaster Steve Bannon is facing fire and fury from his listeners after new details emerged about his cozy relationship with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the
Best Buy Unveils Black Friday Offer, With 50% Off Beats Headphones and Free Apple Music Subscriptions
The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones have become the audio brand’s flagship over-ear headphones since they were first released in 2023 and they’re still one of the best values on the market right now, especially with this Black Friday deal at Best Buy. The popular
Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle 'exploded'
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.
A major online services outage is affecting Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Battle.net, PSN, and more
If you're struggling to connect to an online game or service right now, this is probably the culprit.
Unboxing the raw, sometimes-embarrassing inspiration for Consume Me
Jenny Jiao Hsia, the developer of Consume Me, takes us on a tour of her teenage memories.
Sensor-integrated food wrapper can facilitate real-time, non-destructive detection of nutritional components
Food quality and safety are crucial. However, conventional food-monitoring methods, including ribotyping and polymerase chain reaction, tend to be destructive and lengthy. These shortcomings limit their potential for broad applications. In this regard, surface-enhanced Raman
Trump Threatens to Destroy Another Priceless American Landmark
It seems that bulldozing the White House wasn’t enough for Donald Trump. The builder-in-chief declared his intention Wednesday to “fix” the 100-year-old Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington. Fix what, exactly? Your guess is as good as ours. “Study it hard because
Why Are We So Afraid of Conversation?
"To let yourself be transformed by what the other person has to say."
Microplastics disrupt gut microbiome and fermentation in farm animals, study reveals
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ecosystem in the rumen—the first stomach chamber of cattle, reveals an international study.
Florida officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at wheel, charged with DUI
The driver "expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession."
Australia's beloved weather website got a makeover - and infuriated users
Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign.
Graham-led panel to investigate kidnappings of Ukrainian children
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is set to review reports on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation at a hearing next month. The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will hold the hearing
‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Wednesday’ and ‘The Last of Us’: How Aggressive Incentives Have Resulted in a Boom in International Filming
Despite President Trump routinely reinforcing his threat to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S., productions big and small continue to look for the best locations to shoot abroad, with Europe remaining a leading destination for major Hollywood projects.
Transportation secretary wants healthier in-flight snack choices
"I would encourage people, maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better.”
Pentagon suggests adding Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to list for aiding China military, Bloomberg News reports
The Pentagon has concluded that Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc and BYD Co should be added to a list of companies that aid the Chinese military, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.
Yes, Arc Raiders servers are down (Update: We're back)
We're hitting a queue here in North America, suggesting everyone's trying to log back in at once. No luck so far.
Why China is pulling ahead in the robotaxi race
Government enthusiasm and cheap technology are giving it an edge
T-Pain Calls Out DJ Khaled Over Alleged Disloyalty: “Nobody Is Your Brother”
T-Pain has called out DJ Khaled for alleged disloyalty, deepening the tension between the former collaborators. The R&B hitmaker appeared on the latest episode of Club Shay Shay where he was asked by Shannon Sharpe about what he’s learned after more than 20 years in the music
World of Warcraft: Midnight might be the MMO's biggest expansion yet, and it's coming out in March
Blizzard has finally put a date on when the MMO will change forever.
Easter Island Statue Construction Wasn’t a Top-Down Affair
New research reveals moai creation was a decentralized process The post Easter Island Statue Construction Wasn’t a Top-Down Affair appeared first on Nautilus .
Easter Island statues may have been built by small independent groups
Mapping of the main quarry on Easter Island where giant statues were carved has uncovered evidence that the monuments may not have been created under the direction of a single chief
Trump administration proposes to extend the life of some coal plants
The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal plants to keep operating for three extra years. In 2020, the
Chloe Kim prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Mario Kart World
The U.S. champion snowboarder is coming back to the Olympic games, and she's as competitive as ever, as Polygon found out at the Nintendo store.
Why are shiny colors rare in nature? Artificial flower experiment suggests a visual trade-off
Nature is brimming with color in almost every season. While the majority of colors are matte, some are shiny. Evolutionary biologist Casper van der Kooi wondered why shiny colors are so rare. He researched how bees perceive glossy colors by using artificial flowers. The
