The official X-Files Lego set has been 12 years in the making: 'It was deemed too mature'
Lego has released an X-Files set. Designer Brent Waller takes us behind the scenes of the making of the set
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Joe Budden Is Launching a True-Crime Podcast With Wolf Entertainment, Advance Local and Headline Studio
Joe Budden, the widely followed independent podcaster and cultural commentator, is launching his first foray into true-crime storytelling. Budden, host of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” is gearing up for the debut of “Crime in America,” in partnership with Wolf Entertainment —
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
Xbox Game Pass new games for August 2026
Xbox has revealed the lineup of new titles hitting Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August, which includes the Pokémon studio's new game.
Margaret Glaspy – “Reminder”
This Friday, Margaret Glaspy releases her fourth studio album I Am Both . The singles we've heard so far — " Michigan " and " That Rose " — have been riveting, and today's "Reminder" is another gem. The post Margaret Glaspy – “Reminder” appeared first on Stereogum .
Work vs gym: a simple way to decide whether to use AI...
Work vs gym: a simple way to decide whether to use AI for a task . “At the gym, it makes no sense for that robot to lift weights for you. The point of weightlifting isn’t to move heavy things across the room; it’s to actually lift those heavy things.”
Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a temporary plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a
Cancer now leading cause of death in Spain as interest in charitable wills soars
Cancer now accounts for 26.3% of deaths in Spain. In this context, more people are choosing to include social causes in their wills, and interest in charitable legacies reached record levels in 2025.
Why Israel should stay in the EU's research programme beyond 2027
Israel must remain fully integrated into the European Research Area from 2028 to 2034, Carsten Ovens argues in a Euronews op-ed, calling it vital to Europe's interests and an investment in the continent's future.
Slipknot Reportedly Fired Sid Wilson Because Of “The Way He Treated” His Bandmates
Sid Wilson, who has been the turntablist and keyboardist for nu metal greats Slipknot since 1998, was reportedly dismissed from the band last Friday. It was the latest departure of a longtime member after the recent exits of original percussionist Chris Fehn, original
Repetitive genomic regions link structural genomic variation to species diversity
Researchers sequenced the genomes of three medaka, or Japanese rice fish, a common model organism used in biological research, nearly 10 and 20 years ago. While sequencing the genomes was relatively straightforward, assembling them was anything but.
Magnetic dopants help quantum dots use light for chemical reactions
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have demonstrated a new quantum-dot mechanism that could significantly expand the reach of light-driven chemistry. By introducing magnetic manganese dopants into semiconductor quantum dots, the team created an ultrafast spin-exchange
Elvis Costello Announces What Is Probably The First-Ever 49th Anniversary Box Set
We don't see a lot of people celebrating the 49th anniversary of some momentous achievement. For that matter, we don't see a lot of 48th or 47th anniversary galas, either. People tend to like nice, round numbers, so they tend to hang on until something hits the big 50. But
Buc-ee's sues another small business over logo after John Oliver segment
It's another battle of the beavers.
Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%
A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.
Polymarket in talks for fundraising round at more than $20 billion valuation
The reports come after the company told CNBC in June that its annualized revenue was well above $1 billion.
Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson
Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.
‘The Day of the Jackal’ Producer Carnival Films Acquires Television Rights to Sarah Pinborough’s Murder Mystery ‘They Say a Girl Died Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Day of the Jackal” producer Carnival Films have snapped up the rights to develop Sarah Pinborough’s upcoming novel “They Say a Girl Died Here” for television. The murder mystery, which is set to be published at the end of this month, follows university drop-out Anna
In the kitchen with RFK Jr. … bon appetit?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently launched a new cooking show on HBO called "The Real Food Show."
Senate Republican: Max Miller 'shouldn't be in office'
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday said Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who is facing calls to step down over allegations of abuse toward his ex-wife Emily Moreno, should not be serving in the House. "First off, he shouldn't be in office, right?" Scott told MeidasTouch's Pablo
Shift Up CEO Tries To Defend Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Slop Video From Fan Backlash And Continues To Get Roasted: ‘Insane Cope’
Kim Hyung Tae is at odds with some of the sequel's biggest boosters
60 Minutes Quietly Killed Story About Epstein’s Shady Banking Tactics
CBS’s 60 Minutes had the scoop on Jeffrey Epstein’s sketchy financials—before the Bari Weiss-run network fired the reporter fronting the investigation. A new report by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden revealed that Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America enabled
Hallucinations and a bottle of Coca-Cola: The final kilometres of Kubkowski's historic swim across the Baltic
On Sunday evening, Bartłomiej Kubkowski walked onto the shore in Dziwnów after swimming 160 kilometres uninterrupted from Sweden to Poland, setting a world record, and raising close to €200,000 for the fight against cancer.
Cryptic Photos by Susan kae Grant Plumb the World of Dreams in ‘Night Journey’
Forthcoming from MW Editions, the book features nearly 100 photographs from the last 25 years. 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 Cryptic Photos by