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Emmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
While down-the-line voting has often scored huge, the 2026 Emmys may shake up the usual tradition. Some of the biggest shows of the year are only recognized in the acting categories but miss in series nods. Below, Variety breaks down the contenders in a few major categories.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Legendary ending teases Halo 2 remake
Halo Studios is both teasing a Halo 2 remake and finally addressing a story problem that was only explained in a Halo novel.
UNESCO lists West Bank's Sebastia, Lebanon's Beaufort Castle as endangered heritage sites
The World Heritage Committee cited 'ongoing conflicts in the Middle East' in listing the West Bank site and an Israeli-captured Lebanese fortress as endangered. Israel accused UNESCO of 'one-sided Palestinian political moves against Israel
YouTuber Logan Paul’s new Pokémon ploy ends in embarrassment
Infamous influencer Logan Paul is is burning millions on something that isn't even true, Pokémon TCG fans say.
Paramount Agrees to Postpone Warner Bros. Merger Until After Antitrust Trial
Paramount Skydance has reached an agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general to postpone the Warner Bros. Discovery merger until after an antitrust trial. The company entered a joint stipulation in the federal case on Friday afternoon agreeing not to close the $111
Scientists turn modern biobanks into a new window on human evolution
For more than a century, scientists have sought to reconstruct human evolution using diverse lines of evidence, including fossils, genetic variation across populations and ancient DNA. Building on these approaches, researchers are increasingly using large population biobanks to
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Amazon, Accusing It of ‘Lawless Employee Shopping Spree’ Including Poaching HBO Veteran Pia Barlow
Warner Bros. Discovery sued Amazon, alleging the internet giant engaged in an “illegal” campaign of “inducing contracted employees” of WBD to “breach their employment agreements” — including HBO marketing veteran Pia Barlow. In its lawsuit, WBD alleged that “Amazon has chosen
How Much Longer Can PlayStation Stay In The Bunker Hiding From ‘No Disc, No Buy?’
Also: Emeril Lagasse ruled
Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker attacked in Iranian waters, Indian embassy says
July 24 - A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters on Friday, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.
Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask,’ Dies at 74
Chuck Russell, who helped launch several notable careers as the director of genre films including 1994’s “The Mask” as well as “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” died Wednesday in the San Diego area. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his attorney. The local fire
NYC police investigating two Upper West Side stabbings as possible hate crimes
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is investigating two stabbings as possible hate crimes, police said Thursday. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks, which occurred midday Thursday in the Upper West Side. Both men were transported to Mount
Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone
Qualcomm sent a letter to customers on Friday warning of plans to increase its prices by "a percentage in the double digits," Bloomberg reports. The price hikes will go into effect starting with products shipped after September 1st. Qualcomm claims it has "exhausted its ability
Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves "pranking" random
Education Department removes anti-discrimination rule
The Education Department said Thursday that it is rescinding a long-standing policy allowing statistical disparities to serve as evidence of discrimination in schools during civil rights investigations. The policy, which took place immediately, eliminated guidance dating back
Gold-catalyzed chemical reaction advances next-generation anticancer prodrugs
Anticancer prodrugs have attracted significant attention from the medical and scientific communities in recent years because of their potential to improve treatment precision while reducing side effects. These drugs are engineered to remain inactive until they are activated at
Trump’s new tariffs hit with lawsuit
President Trump’s new tariffs were hit a legal challenge Friday from two small businesses who are represented by part of the legal team that toppled Trump’s earlier tariffs at the Supreme Court. The new surcharge, between 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods imported from 60
Sable Elyse Smith Reveals the Shapes of State Violence
The artist’s critique of the prison-industrial complex simultaneously deepens and skewers the legacies of Minimalism.
Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?
[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 125 member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he has consistently denied. The decision marks the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has ever been removed from
Tomb Raider: Catalyst delayed to 2028
Legend of Atlantis is still on track for February 2027.
Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. Co-Star is a free
Emory Douglas’s Lifetime of Revolutionary Art
At age 83, the former Black Panther Party culture minister continues to explore the possibilities of unapologetically political art.
Africa: The Commonwealth's Greatest Prize Lies Beyond the Games
[New Times] Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games.
Africa: Locked Out - Why Africa Loses Its Brightest Before They Leave
[New Times] Every few months, Africa celebrates another homegrown success story: a scientist wins international acclaim, an entrepreneur secures global investment, a filmmaker earns a prestigious award, or a communications expert lands a global leadership role. We proudly claim
New methods for removing harmful nitrates from drinking water identified
Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates into groundwater. Many rural households rely on private water wells, which may not be
Fungus made fashion—researchers turn living organisms into textiles
Biodegradable textile is alive and can host engineered microbes that can change its color or add UV protection
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Saudi Arabia's takeover of EA gets approval from European Commission
The commission has ruled that the buyout will not cause "competition concerns."
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
Zach Top Says Country Music Became Too Perfect: ‘Some of the Soul Got Left Behind’
The rising star, whose career is rooted in bluegrass, will release the new song "Good Girls & Cowgirls" in August
Amazon Gaming boss says high hardware prices could be good news for its Luna cloud gaming program
In a world of $1,000 Steam Machines, a hardware-free gaming option might have wider appeal.
Ex-federal prosecutor on Jack Smith developments: 'This is preposterous'
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann called House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan's (R-Ohio) recommendation of criminal charges for former special counsel Jack Smith “preposterous.” In an interview on MS NOW with Jen Psaki, Weissmann added, “You cannot read this
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states
Federal health officials have linked cyclospora outbreaks in four additional states to the same iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that has sickened thousands of people in the Midwest. The new states are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. They join Michigan,
Damien Aubin Documents a Former Soviet Mining Settlement Suspended in Time
"The place has not been abandoned. It has been left in suspension," Damien Aubin says. 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 Damien Aubin Documents a
Trump presses Thune to move reconciliation framework before August recess as tensions mount
President Trump on Friday pressured Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to immediately take up a House-passed budget resolution to advance critical funding for the Iran war despite Thune’s statement on Thursday saying the measure doesn’t have the votes to pass in the
Everything We Know About Pokémon Winds And Waves
The Switch 2 RPGs are kicking off the 10th generation of Pokémon
Marvel's Latverian Witch costume introduces a mysterious character for Avengers: Doomsday
Comic-Con attendees discovered a strange color changing costume at Marvel's booth that looks a lot like Doctor Doom
Trump to Senate GOP: Adopt budget blueprint before August break
Senate Republicans don’t currently expect the resolution to come up in the next two weeks.
The Rings of Power season 3 trailer shows Sauron becoming a real dark lord
Prime Video offered a first look at the new season as it finally gets to the exciting stuff in Tolkien's epic fantasy series
Quantum dots reveal hidden light waves on metal surfaces
Photographs can reveal things that are otherwise impossible for the naked eye to see, be they distant galaxies or microscopic cells. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a practical and versatile imaging technique that makes another usually invisible
007 First Light free new DLC adds more missions and weapons
James Bond origin story 007 First Light received its first big content update on Friday that added new TacSim missions and more.
Netflix Executives Considered Pulling ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Docuseries a Week Before Its Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix almost pulled the streamer’s recent documentary “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” a week before its release for fear of reprisal, Variety has learned. The three-part docuseries re-examines Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial, which saw the pop superstar acquitted of all charges,
Elon Musk says he backs 'normal people' when asked about support for 'far right'
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on the idea that he supports the "far right," quipping in a recent interview that he backs "normal people" and slamming the media for its coverage of conservatives. In an interview published Thursday by The Economist,
Billie Joe Armstrong Enlists Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson for Surprise Cover
Dickinson surprised guests at Fandom's Comic-Con party to cover Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Dudes”
For Star Wars 50th anniversary, Disney is officially remaking the original trilogy
It's a great time to be a fan of the Star Wars original trilogy, with several novels and other material revealed.
How an Inbred Snake Invader Took Over an Island Paradise
Hidden genetic diversity may have given it an advantage The post How an Inbred Snake Invader Took Over an Island Paradise appeared first on Nautilus .
