Legendary JRPG studio's 23-year shun of the PC has ended: the next Vanillaware game will come to Steam

Vanillaware is getting with the times.

Jay-Z and Eminem to Reunite on Rakim Album With First Track Together in 25 Years

The two stars pay homage to the fellow rap icon on his collaborative album with Kurupt and Masta Killa

To achieve 'AI for all' in agriculture, Canada's farmers need regional, systems‑level change

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the contours of life as we know it. In agriculture, the world market for AI is expected to reach almost US$47 billion by 2034. AI enables higher farm yields with fewer inputs, an outcome that matters deeply in an era of

How a single mutation rewired a 23-species bacterial community over four years

The time-development of species communities cannot be understood solely through ecological interactions or environmental factors, as evolution can also alter community dynamics. This observation helps to understand, among other things, the consequences of antibiotic resistance.

Meta accuses Israeli spyware firm of again targeting WhatsApp users

Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company. In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt

Knicks, Tribeca, Pride!

We started our series of interviews with queer and trans elders, and the Guggenheim kicks off its World Cup screenings.

Q&A: Combating antibiotic resistance with nanotechnology, robotics and AI

Aeron Tynes Hammack, a physicist by training and currently interim facility director of the Nanofabrication Facility at the Molecular Foundry, likes to work with nanoscale objects to better understand the world and solve problems—but he doesn't restrict himself to one category

New research maps music and chanting at soccer matches

Music and singing in soccer stadiums are not random entertainment. They follow clear patterns. And those patterns vary systematically from country to country.

Donald Duck has five fingers in official art for Kingdom Hearts Collection, and that is definitely not right

Yup, it looks like we've got another one.

DOJ finds EEOC guidelines on workplace discrimination unconstitutional

The Justice Department on Tuesday found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional, finding they pressure employers to take race into consideration. The opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is not a

China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports

SEOUL, June 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an \"important consensus\" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a message of thanks following his visit to Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Lebanon says 11 dead in Israeli strikes on Tyre

Israeli airstrikes on the historic city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and surrounding areas killed 11 people Tuesday amid an Israeli military warning for the entire city to evacuate. Israel's army said its forces killed a gunman who had managed to infiltrate Israeli territory

A PS5 reveal game no-shows Summer Game Fest again, 11 years after its Kickstarter reveal

Sony's "Future of Gaming" 2020 event revealed the PlayStation 5 and plenty of games that would come to it. Only one hasn't been released yet.

Mysterious Web-Footed “Ghost Dog” Caught on Camera

The elusive canids deliberately avoid humans The post Mysterious Web-Footed “Ghost Dog” Caught on Camera appeared first on Nautilus .

Football tracking data uncovers rival tactics beyond TV formations before 2026 World Cup

From June 11, countless millions of people will be following the football World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. They will discuss their team's performance, talk like experts about tactics and formations, and cower behind the sofa during penalty shootouts. But a lot of what

Chloroplast map reveals 'missing link' in plant growth and solar energy

For decades, science has understood the basics of photosynthesis, the process by which plants turn sunlight into food. However, photosynthesis occurs on uniquely specialized membranes that we have only begun to understand. These must be continually assembled, remodeled and

Why these MOE teachers left familiar classrooms to teach the Singapore curriculum overseas

About 30 out of 33,000 MOE teachers are posted overseas. Overcoming differences in culture and teaching styles, they tell CNA why they chose to make the move.

Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin says his country is working on using Kertajati International Airport in West Java for such a hub proposed by his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

Persimmon Acquires Mystery Film ‘Death on the Brandywine,’ Starring Kate Burton – Film News in Brief

Independent distribution company Persimmon has acquired distribution rights for the U.S. and several international territories to the mystery film “Death on the Brandywine.” Kate Burton (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Rena Sofer (“24”), Tuc Watkins (“Paradise”), Jay Huguley (“Cape Fear”),

Trump warns hundreds of hospitals of fines over missing price information

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they are failing to comply with federal price transparency requirements by failing to disclose costs of medical services, arguing that it drives up health care costs higher than necessary. The

Every time I see a link to one of of Car Pal’s BeamNG car...

Every time I see a link to one of of Car Pal’s BeamNG car simulator videos, I have to stop what I’m doing and watch it. (It’s becoming a problem.) This one was particularly good: Is it possible to reach the speed of light with perpetual speed boosters?

Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading

After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

New warning system forecasts wildlife heat risk up to nine months ahead

An international group of scientists led by Josep M. Serra-Diaz, researcher at the Botanical Institute of Barcelona (IBB, CSIC-MCNB), has developed the first global early warning system capable of forecasting when and where vertebrate species will be exposed to unprecedented

Wright predicts more oil will move through Hormuz

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright: Oil through Hormuz will 'continue to rise' Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to

I Wasn’t Expecting Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC In The Nintendo Direct

And because of the game's wacky save system, I'm not sure I want to put in the work to play it

Distinctive language reveals likely conspiracy-community users across 500 million Reddit comments

Users who participate in online communities linked to conspiracy theories show distinctive linguistic characteristics even when discussing apparently neutral topics, such as films, music, cooking or science, and even before they take part in conspiracy communities.

Breaking tunnel vision, imaging AI lifts fluorescence image restoration accuracy and speed

Recent years have witnessed great advances in applying deep learning to improve fluorescence microscopy imaging. However, enhancing the fidelity of image restoration networks and improving their robustness under fluorescence noise remain significant challenges.

Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon

Congress just gave DHS another $70 billion

Congress narrowly voted to fund President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda, giving the Department of Homeland Security $70 billion over the next three years. The house voted 214 to 212 in favor of the reconciliation bill Tuesday, following the Senate's 52-47 vote last

US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for downed helicopter

The U.S. military on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight, a response that President Trump hinted at earlier in the day. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces “began launching self-defense strikes

White House Reveals Plan to Shut Out Reporters From UFC Fight

The Trump administration is restricting which reporters are allowed to cover June 14’s UFC fight on the White House lawn, giving the mixed martial-arts company control over who can get in. The White House Correspondents Association told its members in an email last week that

Explainer-Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S. Congress has backed resolutions that could block Republican President Donald Trump from continuing hostilities, reflecting growing concern

Trump faces tough choice: Save spy powers or stick with Pulte

Pressure is growing on President Trump to back down from his controversial move to appoint Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community in order to safeguard another priority— renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. A growing number of Democrats have threatened to not renew

Anthropic, which claimed AI model was too risky for public to use, releases ‘safe’ version

Anthropic is launching the next iteration of its powerful artificial intelligence models to the general public – but with guardrails that cap its ability to wreak havoc in areas like cybersecurity and biological research. Anthropic said in a statement Tuesday that the new

‘Late Late Show’ Host Craig Ferguson Is ‘Glad’ He Ended His Show Before Trump Became President

Craig Ferguson, the former host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” recently told “Obsessed: The Podcast” that he was glad he got out of the late-night game before Donald Trump became president. “I don’t know how I would have handled it. I’m glad I didn’t have to, to be honest,”

The App Store is going to add subscription bundles soon

Later this year, you will be able to get bundled subscriptions for iPhone apps, as Apple announced it's expanding App Store bundles so they can include offers from different companies. It's similar to streaming video bundles that have combined offers for Apple TV and Peacock,

MTG's Fantastic Four Commander decklist includes an expensive Doctor Who reprint

Decklists for the Marvel Super Heroes Commander precons have been revealed, and the Fantastic Four deck includes a perfect reprint from Doctor Who.

Hardy ice plant's optical innovation inspires reflective design possibilities

Nature is filled with remarkable visual phenomena created by microscopic surface structures that interact with light in fascinating ways. The iridescent wings of butterflies, the shimmering feathers of birds and the glossy surfaces of flower petals are all examples of how

‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Parts 1 & 2 Draw Largest Audience in Show’s History

The first two parts of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion has turned out to be a ratings milestone for the hit reality series. Per NBCUniversal, part one of the reunion drew the largest Live+Same Day audience in the show’s history. In multi-platform viewing over its first

‘Hacks’: Jean Smart’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ Party Dress Was Made From Real Playing Cards That Were Hand-Stitched On

“Hacks” costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager came across the script for Episode 3 of the show’s final season, and there was one line that stood out: “Deborah shows up in a dress made of playing cards.” Since it was early in prep, Felix-Hager had time to consider what that

House Republicans clear $70B go-it-alone immigration enforcement package

President Donald Trump is expected to swiftly sign the legislation after four months of drama.

House sends reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement to Trump's desk

House Republicans on Tuesday passed a package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that had stalled in the Senate for weeks

Trump administration offering 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750

The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated

Precision measurement under impact—when the balance itself becomes the object of measurement

How do you take measurements using one of the most sensitive scales in the world? Researchers at TU Wien have demonstrated how the measurement process affects not only the object being measured but also the scale itself, and where the absolute limits of precision lie.

Real-time data assimilation system outperforms flood early warning system

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS), have developed a real-time data assimilation system that substantially improves streamflow and flood forecasting accuracy across Japan. This new data assimilation system outperforms

US attorney predicts 'people will be charged' over California voter rolls

Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, on Monday said it is likely “people will be charged” over alleged voter fraud in California. “I expect people will be charged. But we need a wide-scale audit of the California voter roll,

Nayland Blake Doesn’t Believe in Fixed Selves

“You have to be a person who champions other work,” they told Hyperallergic, “so that you build the context within which your work can be legible.”