Resident Evil Requiem prequel short film stars Longlegs' Maika Monroe

Capcom has released a new teaser for Resident Evil Requiem, a live-action short film that puts Maika Monroe in Raccoon City.

Psychological therapies for children whose first language isn't English can become lost in translation, study warns

Current school-based mental health support for children from multilingual backgrounds can be "lost in translation" because it is reliant on good proficiency in English, a new study warns. The work says greater linguistic flexibility, including more choice over the languages

Earth's largest volcanic event reshaped an oceanic plate, seismic wave analysis reveals

A research group has revealed through seismic wave analysis that the oceanic plate beneath the Ontong Java Plateau—the world's largest oceanic plateau—was extensively altered by massive volcanic activity during its formation. The study is published in Geophysical Research

Late-January US snowstorm wasn't historically exceptional: NOAA

Despite its deadly impacts, the recent winter storm that battered much of the United States was not historically exceptional, official data showed Monday.

Lab-grown algae remove microplastics from water

A University of Missouri researcher is pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water. Mizzou's Susie Dai recently applied a revolutionary strain of algae toward capturing and removing harmful microplastics from polluted water. Driven

Motion City Soundtrack Stand Up Against ICE in Their City: ‘We Will Not Bend to Their Will’

The Minnesota-bred band is actively fighting against the agency’s brutal takeover in Minneapolis

Bidding War: New Movie From ‘My Old Ass’ Filmmaker Megan Park Ignites Hollywood Interest (Exclusive)

LuckyChap is attached to produce the project that has studios and streamers throwing their hats in the ring.

‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Ratchets Up the Tension for Season 4: ‘He’s Fighting for His Life’

“The Lincoln Lawyer” is filming the second episode of Season 4, and the Lincoln Lawyer himself, Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, sits at the defense table in the courtroom that’s been carefully recreated at L.A. Center Studios. Watching from the stands is Legal

France adopts 2026 budget after government survives no-confidence votes

After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has been adopted.

NASA fuels its moon rocket in a crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch

NASA fueled its new moon rocket in one final make-or-break test Monday, with hopes of sending astronauts on a lunar fly-around as soon as this coming weekend.

Rock on: Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy for best performance

The Portuguese singer won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in 'Changes (Live from Villa Park)'. The show took place in Birmingham in 2025 at the final concert of legendary British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.

Intercity quantum sensor network tightens axion dark matter constraints

Recently, scientists from institutions including the University of Science and Technology of China made a fundamental breakthrough in nuclear-spin quantum precision measurement. They developed the first intercity nuclear-spin-based quantum sensor network, which experimentally

Harry Styles’ ‘Aperture’ Debuts at No. 1 on Singles Chart

Harry Styles has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Aperture,” the lead single off his upcoming album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” “Aperture” marks his third song to hit the peak on the singles chart. “As It Was” bowed atop the chart in April 2022 and

Analyzing an enigmatic enzyme with potential for new antibiotic drug discovery

An analysis of an unusual enzyme could result in a new generation of antimicrobial medicines to counter antibiotic resistance. Key details in the enzyme-driven biosynthesis of a natural molecule with potent antibiotic activity have been revealed by chemists at RIKEN. This

Tulsi Gabbard Had Shocking Call With Trump on FBI’s Georgia Raid

The day after the FBI raided an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arranged a call between the agents on the scene and President Trump. The New York Times reports that Gabbard called the president on her cell

Brandon Sanderson's movie adaptations may be starting in the wrong place

Mistborn's wild tone and scope shifts might lose a lot of viewers. And a Warbreaker adaptation will be necessary to set up the characters anyway.

Volleyball Player Does Sliding Dogeza Apology

During an exhibition, Japanese volleyball player Yuji Nishida hit a courtside judge in the back with an errant serve. He immediately sprinted across the court and dove prostrate in apology. The gesture was a sort of sliding dogeza : Even in a country where a sincere apology can

New database reveals how Americans use water

Water powers our lives. It feeds our crops, keeps factories running, generates electricity, and fills our taps. But until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water we're using—and for what.

Intelligent sensors created for quality-assured cell production

Whether for drug screening or toxicity testing, stem cell-based 3D tissue models are key to biomedical research. However, producing cell aggregates in bioreactors is highly complex and cost-intensive. Until now, quality has only been checked at the end of the process. This

Watch Pulp Cover ABBA With The BBC Concert Orchestra

Every so often, the British Broadcasting Corporation will open up the Radio 2 Piano Room at Maida Vale Studios, and artists will head in there and record sessions with the BBC Radio Orchestra. Typically, those artists will play a couple of their own songs and then throw in a

MindsEye CEO Threatens YouTuber With Legal Action Following Epstein Video

Build a Rocket Boy's boss issued a bizarre cease and desist demand in Discord The post MindsEye CEO Threatens YouTuber With Legal Action Following Epstein Video appeared first on Kotaku .

New Nancy Meyers Movie Enlists Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson

Finally, the long Meyers movie drought is over, as Warner Bros. gives it the greenlight and a 2027 release date.

Nancy Meyers Sets Return After 11 Years With All-Star Comedy Led by Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin and Jude Law; Christmas 2027 Release Date Set

Bust out the cashmere and fire up the wood burning stove in that perfectly appointed Hamptons house – Nancy Meyers is back. The woman whose name is synonymous with the genre she created – glossy, aspirational, heartfelt features boasting massive stars – will write and direct a

Make 2026 the year veterans have more control of their health care

The Veterans' ACCESS Act would build off the success of the VA MISSION Act, add transparency, put more control in veterans' hands, and provide accountability for VA staff to ensure veterans can get the health care they have earned.

BAFTA Film Awards to Air on E! in U.S.

The BAFTA Film Awards have set E! as their home across the pond this year. Hosted by “The Traitors” star Alan Cumming, the awards ceremony — which celebrates the best in British and global film — will broadcast on E! in the U.S. on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Britbox previously

John Lithgow Thinks J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views Are ‘Inexplicable’

The actor, who’s set to play Dumbledore in the new Potter series, suggested Rowling’s rhetoric conflicts with the way her books examine “good versus evil, kindness versus cruelty”

When will a U.S. attack on Iran happen? Amos Harel on Israel's war jitters

Neil Gaiman Speaks Out on Sexual Misconduct Allegations After a Year and Alleges ‘Smear Campaign’ Was Waged: ‘Actual Evidence Was Dismissed or Ignored’

“The Sandman” and “Good Omens” author Neil Gaiman released a lengthy statement Monday in which he once again denied sexual misconduct accusations that were originally made against him nearly two years ago. This marks the first time Gaiman has spoken out about the accusations

Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota denies reports he abandoned child

The father of a 5-year-old boy detained in Minnesota is denying claims from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that he abandoned his son. In an exclusive interview with ABC News that aired Monday, Adrian Conejo Arias denied deserting his son after officers arrived in

All Onsen Egg Hunt locations in Heartopia

If you're looking for today's egg location in Heartopia, our guide lists all of the available onsen eggs to hunt so far.

Pokémon Pokopia Amazon pre-order bonus is so bad it's become a joke

Amazon copies of the Switch 2 life sim Pokémon Pokopia come with a flat leaf plant download, whereas other retailers give you real-world goodies.

App founded by Palestinian entrepreneur enjoys uptick in users as TikTok frustration grows

UpScrolled surpassed 2.5 million users amid anger in the U.S. and the Arab world over TikTok's new ownership. The app says it moderates content but promises no censorship – and has been overflowing with posts supporting Hamas and other terrorist groups. It also doesn't include

Iran : mocking over protest deaths on TV sparks outrage

Tehran Prosecutor has brought charges against the director, the production team, and the host of Ofogh TV, a channel close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

As part of their coursework, students at UC Berkeley are...

As part of their coursework, students at UC Berkeley are contributing edits to Wikipedia about “LGBTQ+ history, with an emphasis on queer and trans people of color” . They’ve added 300,000+ edits and 3,000+ citations. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Highguard's 5v5 mode is so good that it should become a permanent mode

Highguard's new 5v5 mode may be 'experimental,' but here's why it's more fun than the game's standard 3v3 mode

Congressional support key for sustaining momentum of US, UK, Australia partnership

The 2026 NDAA and defense appropriations bill provide funding for naval shipbuilding and facilitate trilateral cooperation among the US, Australia, and the UK, while also addressing the need for increased workforce capacity and streamlined technology sharing to meet the US

Florida Republican: Immigration efforts needed 'course correction a long time ago'

GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez (Fla.) said the Trump administration has been too slow to alter the way it conducts immigration enforcement operations, warning it could cost Republicans politically. “We thought that there should have been a course correction a long time ago, and now I

Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Dev Fired Less Than Two Weeks After Criticizing Company’s Plans To End Work From Home

David Michaud-Cromp was previously punished with an unpaid suspension for publicly pushing back The post Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Dev Fired Less Than Two Weeks After Criticizing Company’s Plans To End Work From Home appeared first on Kotaku .

From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now

The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal.

Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Kallas denies rift between NATO and EU, rejects calls for a European army

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that creating a separate EU army alongside NATO would be “extremely dangerous”, arguing it would blur chains of command in a crisis.

JPMorgan forecasts gold to hit $6,300 in 2026 despite sharpest fall since 1980s

JPMorgan expects gold prices to hit $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026 as investors and central banks continue to buy up the safe-haven asset.

Noah Kahan Announces First Stadium Tour for Summer 2026, Including Rose Bowl Stop

It definitely will not be stick season when Noah Kahan makes use of temperate summer climes for his first stadium tour this year. The “Great Divide Tour” will feature 23 dates in North American stadiums, beginning June 11 in Orlando and ending Aug. 30 in Seattle. Key dates

What Bad Bunny’s Big Grammy Win Means for Latinos

When Puerto Rican-born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — better known as Bad Bunny — walked onto the Grammy stage at the end of the night, tears coming down his face, he was holding more than a historic album of the year statuette. Bad Bunny held the weight of every abuela who

Mario leads band to Grammy Award win over Cynthia Erivo

The 8-Bit Big Band won a Grammy award for its jazz medley of tracks from Super Mario games.

Ancient Alaskan site may help explain how the first people arrived in North America

New evidence has emerged that sheds light on the possible first people to populate the Americas. Dating of stone and ivory tools found at an archaeological site in Alaska suggests that these early pioneers traveled through the region on their way to the continent about 14,000

Epiaceratherium itjilik: The rhino that lived in the Arctic

Paleontologists at the Canadian Museum of Nature have recently been studying the skeletal remains of a rhinoceros. This might not sound remarkable at first, but what makes these remains fascinating is that they were found Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic.

Falklands, 4 PARA current Roulement Infantry Company at BFSAI

The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA), 4th Battalion have officially taken over from B Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) as the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) Roulement Infantry Company (RIC), located at MPC, Falkland Islands.

Zack de la Rocha, This Is the Moment You Were Made For

Tom Morello played a set of Rage Against the Machine classics at last month’s charged Defend Minnesota concert, but they were missing a crucial ingredient

Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Grammys Host Trevor Noah

Sunday night's Grammys telecast was the last to be hosted by Trevor Noah. CBS, which has aired the Grammys for the past 54 years, lost out on the next contract to broadcast the show, which will move to ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ next year. That marks the end of the line for Noah,