Russia sanctions legislation gets green light from White House, lawmakers say
The effort has already had multiple false starts.
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Ubisoft Says Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Is The ‘Full, Complete Experience’ As Negative Steam Reviews Pile Up Over Microtransactions
The publisher claims content is not locked behind the paid add-ons
Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute
Ancestral records continue to be amplified as claimant states entrench their arguments
Like in 2022, Johor votes early again. But this time, it means more – here’s why
Just like in 2022, the Johor polls will reshape the outlook for an upcoming general election.
Dakota and Elle Fanning Starrer ‘The Nightingale’ Moves to March, Facing Off Against ‘Sonic 4’
WWII drama “The Nightingale,” starring Dakota and Elle Fanning in their first starring movie role together, is moving a month later and will now face off against “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” on March 19. The later date puts it in prime territory for college students on spring break
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ Shifts to March 2027
The sisters, coming off of Emmy nominations this week, star in TriStar's World War II drama.
Australia counters China in Pacific charm offensive as Beijing missile test triggers alarm
Canberra signed a series of tailored deals with several Pacific nations that were calibrated to their needs.
Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Democrat Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, allowing members of the party to choose their new nominee this month. "I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for United States Senate," the progressive oyster farmer wrote in a letter posted to
Mitch McConnell’s Home Gets a Makeover While He’s in the Hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell may be in the hospital for undisclosed reasons, but apparently there’s still work to be done on his house. TMZ reports that a man carrying carpet samples was spotted leaving McConnell’s residence in Washington, D.C., Friday. Mitch McConnell's D.C. home
Trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix debuts on Nasdaq at $170 a share, signaling strong AI appetite among traders
Its listing comes a month after Elon Musk’s SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq in the largest-ever IPO.
GTA Online's Kortz Center Heist gets release date, first details
Grand Theft Auto Online players will soon get new DLC with the Kortz Center Heist, Rockstar Games' new art thief update.
Apple sues OpenAI for trade theft, sending shock waves through Silicon Valley
Apple sued OpenAI and two ex-employees in a bombshell suit accusing them of misappropriation of the consumer tech giant’s trade secrets.
It’s Not Just You, Everyone Is Mad At Roku’s Horrible Update
Stop fucking things up just to shove more ads and algorithm nonsense into my face
Artists Memorialize Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston Man Killed by ICE
Portraits, illustrations, cartoons, and signs pay tribute to the Mexican immigrant and father of three who was fatally shot in his car on his way to work.
Broadcast Emmy Woes, Lots of Martin Short, Bad Bunny and Other Trivia From 2026’s Nominations
It’s been a long time since the broadcast networks ruled at the Emmys, but this year’s nominations are a reminder of how little they now factor into the race. Among the major drama, comedy and limited/anthology series categories, just one broadcast show earned a nod: ABC’s
Ariana Grande Drops Out of ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Due to Touring
Singer was expected to have a "very tiny" role in what would have been her reunion with Scream Queens producer Ryan Murphy
Tilly Norwood’s New Movie Rekindles Hollywood Concerns That AI ‘Actor’ Is Just Ripping Off Human Performances
The news of Tilly Norwood’s feature-length movie debut again brought out the digital pitchforks surrounding her existence, with commenters weighing in on everything from the concept of an AI actress leading a film to why entertainment outlets such as Variety covered the news.
Microsoft responds to racist Xbox layoff conspiracy theory, says CEO Asha Sharma is 'American born, raised, and educated'
There are a lot of good reasons to criticize the people responsible for Xbox layoffs, but racism isn't one of them.
EPA to open habitats of endangered species to logging and mining
Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinct The Trump administration repealed a crucial part of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Friday, finalizing a new rule that will open habitats of imperiled
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets
Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the major AI firm and industry partner of attempting to access and steal confidential information about their tools, processes and unreleased products through job interviews with their employees. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a California federal
‘Moana’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing the Song ‘Along The Way’ in a Week and Being in the Oscar Race With Taylor Swift
A little over 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was still performing on Broadway in “Hamilton” while writing the music for Disney’s “Moana.” Since then, Moana has grossed more than $643 million at the global box office, and its 2024 sequel earned more than $1 billion worldwide.
Here’s Why Some Humans Can Hear Super Low-Frequency Sounds
It’s vibes The post Here’s Why Some Humans Can Hear Super Low-Frequency Sounds appeared first on Nautilus .
God Of War Laufey Promises Physical Disc Version, All But Confirming 2027 Launch
The action game doesn't currently have a release date
Oil giants to gain ‘billions’ from Iran war — but won’t ramp up drilling despite Trump’s insistence
US oil majors are reluctant to build out more rigs and wells, resisting White House pressure as they claim their bumper profits are just a temporary boost.
Outrageous California wage change will put wildfire-fighting goats out of business, owners say
Goat grazing companies says their herds can be gone unless a state wage issue is fixed.
Elon Musk ditches CNBC interview at last minute, leaving reporter hanging on air
Elon Musk postponed a live interview Friday on CNBC just before it was set to begin – leaving tech journalist Julia Boorstin hanging. “We hope he will give us a new time for this interview. But we’ve just heard that he is postponing,” Boorstin said on air around noon, the
Children back group claims over evidence, but privacy reduces bias, experiments reveal
As we move closer to Election Day 2026, voting preferences are moving back into focus—and with them, analyses of what drives partisanship at the polls. However, less frequently asked is when Americans show evidence of partisan behavior: shortly or well after reaching the legal
Fiona Apple Says She’s Struggling To Write About The World’s “Endless Barrage Of Horrors”
Fiona Apple hasn't been too absent recently. The elusive singer-songwriter co-wrote a track on Cara Delevingne's upcoming debut album, and she released a new song for the Anya Taylor-Joy miniseries Lucky . Now, she shared an update on her music, saying she's struggling to write
Surprise! Trump Is Renovating Even More Parts of the White House
President Donald Trump isn’t done transforming one of the nation’s most iconic buildings into an active construction site and expecting Americans to foot the bill. The front doors of the White House, which face toward Lafayette Park and pedestrian traffic, are currently
Coke crushes rival Pepsi on Wall Street as pricey snacks sink stock
Coca-Cola is pounding Pepsi on Wall Street, riding a lean beverage strategy to near-record highs while its bloated rival chokes on a slumping snack business.
When is the Holofoil power hour in Fortnite?
Holofoil Sprites have a higher appearance rate in Fortnite this Saturday, June 12. Here's when power hour starts in your region.
UK triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa
Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated
President Trump on Friday claimed he has left instructions to bomb Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” should Tehran assassinate him. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he told the New York Post. “The only thing is, I’ve left
Trump administration rolls back key endangered species protection
The Trump administration on Friday announced it rolled back a key protection for endangered species. Specifically, it said it was repealing a previous definition of prohibited “harm” to endangered animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations,
Everything We Know About Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, The Next Big Marvel Fighter
Arc System Works is stepping into the Marvel fighting game ring
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Unit Sales Figures Are The First Ubisoft Has Released In Many Years
Is that even allowed?
Palworld revises some of its most egregious creature designs for its 1.0 release
Some of Pocketpair's Pals now bear a bit less resemblance to their Pokémon predecessors.
The Story of Printmaking Is the Story of Democracy
Holly EJ Black deftly weaves a narrative that integrates varied geographical and cultural perspectives, centering figures who may not have been artists themselves.
DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law the department alleges interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, website shows
July 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued new Iran-related sanctions following Iran's resumption of attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said. The sanctions target Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman based in
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued new Iran-related sanctions targeting a key financier for Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other individuals and entities, following Tehran's resumed attacks on oil tankers in the
Belgium to introduce new road tax in 2027 even for transiting drivers, regions say
According to the chairman of the liberal-conservative MR party, the government intends to offset the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgians.
The Unruly Ceramic Beings of Kathy Butterly
The artist’s quasi-vessels incorporate folds, indentations, apertures, and coverts, which hint at bodily, biomorphic, and natural forms.
Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’
Christopher Nolan is not phased by the pre-release backlash that’s been erupting on social media in the months leading up to his latest directorial effort, “The Odyssey.” The movie, a star-studded adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic, has irked Elon Musk and Trump’s MAGA base over
Judge Deals Two More Blows to Trump’s War on DEI in Blue States
A federal judge handed President Trump two new losses in his war against whatever he perceives as diversity, equity, and inclusion. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction to freeze Trump’s effort to place anti-DEI conditions on federal grants in
Why natural forests survive heat waves better than planted forests
When a record-breaking drought and heat wave swept across China's Yangtze River Basin in 2022, forests across the region faced an extreme test. The event provided a rare opportunity for researchers to test how different forests respond when rising temperatures and water
Doom studio id Software responds to Xbox layoffs reports
"We're going to keep building great games," id Software says in response to mass Xbox layoffs at the Doom and Quake studio.
Georgia left off NATO summit partner list as critics decry isolation
The Georgian government is facing accusations of international isolation after not being invited to the NATO summit in Turkey, the first time a key partner has been excluded from the alliance's agenda.
McCarthy to Johnson: 'Stop recessing'
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday criticized his successor’s decision to send the lower chamber home early last month amid internal divisions among Republican lawmakers. McCarthy called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “stop recessing” in an
Watch live: Houston officials, Sylvia Garcia speak on ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D), Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) and Houston Police Department officials will give remarks Thursday afternoon about the recent fatal shooting of a Mexican national in the city. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an immigrant who had been living in the U.S. as