Halo Remake Snagged By Day-One Issues With Xbox Players Locked Out Of Early Access: ‘Bro, I Changed My Work Schedule For This’

Microsoft says is scrambling to resolve the problems ASAP

Less cannabis use among adolescents, but social disparities persist

Past studies have shown that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a variety of negative impacts—including emotional distress, adverse academic outcomes, and brain development and functioning—that can persist into adulthood. Though there has been an overall

Virtual café experiment finds Japanese participants keep greater distance than Italians

How close do we stand to other people during a social interaction? The distance we maintain between our body and that of another person—known as interpersonal distance—is a fundamental aspect of everyday life. It influences our sense of comfort, safety, intimacy and tendency to

Thousands evacuated in south of France as wildfire rages across pine forest – video

Locals and tourists were evacuated from the Arcachon Bay area during the night from Wednesday to Thursday after a huge fire engulfed more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of forest. Pushed by the wind, with flames reaching 10 metres high, the fire is still spreading toward the

AMD calls CUDA a 'non-event', says companies are programming at levels where the Nvidia tech doesn't really matter

"Not really the moat that some people still think it is."

Giant Wieners, Drag Queens, and Curtis Sliwa at “The Most American Pageant Ever!”

The absurdist performance art event at Times Square felt more like an elegy during this national moment.

Venice Chief Alberto Barbera on Hollywood’s Festival Retreat, Gender Parity Backslide and the AI Question

The festival director unpacks his starry but studio-light 83rd Biennale lineup, explains why Luca Guadagnino’s 'Artificial' won’t be on the Lido and the “desperate” lack of women in competition.

Patreon is laying off 20 percent of workers

Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its workers, or around 93 employees, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a memo to employees, Patreon CEO Jack Conte writes that the company isn't making these changes "because we believe AI replaces humans," but says AI has "fundamentally

Ted Cruz eyes bill to address ‘catastrophic risk’ caused by AI

It could be included on the agenda of a pending Commerce Committee markup of AI legislation.

Quantum Newton's cradle set to level up computing

Sending quantum information through a chain of qubits, like energy through a Newton's cradle, could be the key to faster operations and take quantum computing to the next level.

Recycling does not weaken support for broader climate action, survey finds

In research published in npj Climate Action, UNSW Sydney behavioral scientists, in collaboration with researchers from Griffith University, say they found no evidence for claims that climate action at the individual level distracted from support for meaningful action on climate

Warren presses Trump CFPB nominee on conflicts of interest, workforce cuts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday pressed President Trump’s nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding conflicts of interest and the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency. During Brian Johnson’s nomination hearing in front of the

New post-apocalyptic Gundam anime announced at Comic-Con

Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is a new anime that will tie into the recently announced game Gundam Rogue Orbit.

Disney announces Percy Jackson season 3 release date

The Disney Plus show will adapt Rick Riordan's novel, The Titan's Curse, later this year

Different moon rocks tell different tales about a long-ago bombardment

Prior moon rock samples, including from Apollo, seem heavily influenced by one impact. The farside samples tweak the story.

The golden age of language was a few thousand years ago

A few millennia ago, people worldwide may have spoken or signed up to 10 times as many languages as they do today.

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Human impacts rewrite the rules of island biodiversity around the globe

A new study reveals that human activities have fundamentally reshaped biodiversity patterns on islands across the globe, with important implications for how scientists understand ecology, evolution and conservation.

HBO's new superhero show from the creator of Watchmen officially arrives in 3 weeks

The DC Universe show Lanterns follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder in a small Nebraska town.

How insect submariners survive the depths without imploding

Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are almost no insects in the ocean, thanks to sturdy air sacs. In Lake Malawi in East Africa, billions of lake fly larvae (Chaoborus edulis) make an unusual commute: By day, they sink more than 200

Silkworm cultivation predates the Silk Road in southern Central Asia, ancient cocoons suggest

The silkworm moth, whose caterpillars have been used in silk production since antiquity, may have been brought to southern Central Asia 4,000 years ago—nearly 2,000 years earlier than previously assumed—according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

Hundreds hospitalized in Japan heat wave 'disaster'

More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo—the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said Thursday.

Hawai'i serves as model for Western researchers studying the moon's volcanic history

The moon is 384,000 kilometers (239,000 miles) away from Earth, but one of the best places to study its surface is much closer to home. Western planetary scientist Catherine Neish and PhD candidate Sashank Vanga traveled to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in June to investigate

‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect,” a new four-book series by bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. VanderMeer will launch his new series with the first book, “How to Be Free,” in the winter of 2029. This marks his first new

‘Myron Bolitar’ Series Adds 10 To Cast, Including Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth, Jamie Hector, Quincy Isaiah

Netflix has added ten new cast members to its “Myron Bolitar” series. Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (“Romeo and Juliet” (Shakespeare in the Park)) has joined the show in a series regular role. In addition, the show has added nine recurring guest stars. They are: Isaiah Hill (“Swagger,”

‘Breaking Bad’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Signs With UTA for Representation (EXCLUSIVE)

Actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito has signed with United Talent Agency for representation in all areas. Esposito was previously repped by CAA. The prolific star will be seen in several projects in the next few months, including Noah Segan’s “The Only Living

Mole Rat Queens Stink Their Way to Power

The volatile compound they emit induces temporary infertility in other females The post Mole Rat Queens Stink Their Way to Power appeared first on Nautilus .

Humans may have spoken 10 times as many languages 2,000 years ago

During a lost ‘golden age’ of language, humans may have spoken tens of thousands of different tongues, a new study suggests

Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

[Leadership] When the final whistle sounded at the MetLife Stadium and Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in extra time, the football world celebrated the end of another unforgettable chapter in the sport's rich history. Records

Google fine 'creates uncertainty' for EU-US trade deal, US Trade Representative says

Washington says the EU's €890m fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act jeopardises the EU-US trade deal, calling it "massive uncertainty" for US exporters.

What’s On the Sandwich Named After You at the Local Deli?

Following a prompt from Joanna at Cup of Jo … The local deli or sandwich shop names a sandwich after you. What would be on it? Perhaps another way of asking the question: what’s your favorite sandwich that’s a little bit unusual? I love a classic BLT, banh mi, or jambon

3 Tesla shareholders speak out after mixed Q2 earnings

'Culture of creepiness': Republican says she wouldn't want daughter on Capitol Hill

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Wednesday that Congress has a “culture of creepiness” when it came to members approaching and soliciting staffers. Cammack told MeidasTouch’s Pablo Manríquez that she “wouldn’t feel comfortable sending" her "daughter to work here” in the current

Watch live: Trump gives remarks on expanding Ratepayer Protection Pledge

President Trump will deliver remarks Thursday afternoon on the White House's plan to expand a voluntary ratepayer protection pledge aimed at shielding consumers from electricity cost increases tied to AI data center growth. The announcement comes as the Ratepayer Protection Act

Adéla Announces Debut Album Prima: Hear “Ain’t In LA”

In 2023, Adéla rose to prominence through The Debut: Dream Academy , the talent competition reality show that spawned K-Pop titans KATSEYE. So far this year, the Slovakian singer has shared " KGB " and " Red Bottoms ," both of which boast pop star appeal and high-profile

Bessent just ran into a problem he cannot talk down

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed a resolution on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran unless he obtains Congress' approval, but the Senate voted hours

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a warning over allowing U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases. "Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom

O'Reilly: Trump should 'take the next month off'

Political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Wednesday said President Trump should "take the next month off" as the 80-year-old chief executive faces widening foreign and domestic dilemmas. O'Reilly, 76, wrapped up the latest episode of his podcast, "No Spin News," with a reflection

ASML, IBD Stock Of The Day, Rebounds From Post-Earnings Swoon

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The epic Christopher Nolan failed to make is now a #1 global streaming hit

The gods were right to steer Nolan's ship in the Batman direction in 2004

Venice Chief Alberto Barbera on Landing Robert Pattinson Film ‘Primetime’ at the Last Minute and Lack of U.S. Studios at the Festival: They Are ‘Experiencing an Identity Crisis’

Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera has pulled off a pretty impressive feat this year by assembling a buzzy lineup with boatloads of stars set to disembark on the Lido, despite having less movies from the U.S. studios and streamers at his disposal. They include new

Modern forensics uncovers new clues about Inca sacrifice victims' last days

Human sacrifice was deeply ingrained in Inca civilization. Children and young people were selected for sacrifice to appease the gods and sacred mountain spirits. Being chosen was considered a great honor for both the victims and their families. Now, research into the remains of

Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance

It's no secret that management at major firms such as Starbucks and Tesla isn't exactly a fan of unionization. But for other companies, how does an anti-union stance affect worker output and performance? It might depend on whether that stance is, in fact, a secret.

Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

Data Centers Turbocharge Jet Engine Maker In A Battle For Power

EA's $55B Saudi Arabian buyout just got one step closer thanks to the EU

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund just got closer to acquiring EA after the European Commision approved the deal.

Cassidy will support CDC nominee, but attendance issues force vote postponement

Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), picked up a key endorsement from Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Thursday morning, but a scheduled vote on her nomination was postponed. “I’m confident