Dead Space creator and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield announces retirement: 'I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history'
The blockbuster veteran said last year he might not make another game.
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Low carbon dioxide levels improve microbial production of biodegradable plastic
In an innovative gas fermentation process, reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide was found to significantly improve microbial production of the biodegradable plastic poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate]. Researchers found that hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria grown under safe,
Report details ecological characterization of peatlands and coastal lagoons in EU
A new synthesis report, titled "Ecological Characterisation of Peatlands and Coastal Lagoons in Europe," has been published to support the assessment, monitoring and restoration of European wetlands under EU environmental legislation. The report was prepared in response to a
Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
BARUIPUR, India, July 15 - On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India.
Twelve killed in West Java after pickup truck collides with two trucks
Among the victims were the pickup truck driver and three children aged 3, 6 and 12.
WGA filing lawsuit to block Paramount’s $81B WBD merger in latest acquisition challenge
The union argued that the merger would create less competitors and give the larger company “both the incentive and the ability” to lower wages and the number of projects that offer workers employment.
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
Sam Neill’s cult classic thriller has one of the all-time great mic-drop endings
The John Carpenter horror movie rivals Jurassic Park for the best Sam Neill reaction shot of all time
Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review
Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of one young woman’s desperate attempt to break free of the dark and violent life
French deal with Ukraine starts out with a whimper, not a bang
France has made a “big deal” with Ukraine that includes billions of Euros in Ukrainian purchases of French systems and licenses to produce a number of weapons including SCALP/Storm Shadow, a long range cruise missile, Aster 30 interceptors for the SAMP/T NG air defense system
Fighting game developer previously accused of sexual harassment confirmed to be working on Avatar Legends a week before release
Mike Zaimont was the subject of a 2021 lawsuit at former Skullgirls developer Lab Zero.
Once moneymakers, Japan’s beverage vending machines see profits declining
Profitabiliy has deteriorated owing to sluggish sales and rising maintenance costs.
Are we missing the universe's 'noosignatures?'
Astrobiology has long been split into two camps: a search for "biosignatures" and a search for "intelligence." These look for very different things, but they also leave a huge gap in between. It took 3.5 billion years for us to go from the first microbe to a civilization that
Pilot for Japan airline ANA jailed 20 months for groping flight attendant
The 44-year-old abused his power to grope a female flight attendant after work.
Billy Joel Stopped Writing Songs Because He Didn’t Want to ‘Dilute’ His Legacy
The artist released his last rock album in 1993
EU considers social media ban for children
The European Union (EU) is considering banning social media for children, following similar efforts seen in the United Kingdom and Australia to restrict children's access to social media platforms. On Monday, a 156-page report given to European Commission President Ursula von
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
DC’s new Batman movie finally fixes Christopher Nolan's biggest Dark Knight mistake
The faithful adaptation of the classic comic does justice to one of Batman's most terrifying villains
Mystery of why some toads survive deadly fungus revealed
The mystery of why some amphibian populations recover following outbreaks of a deadly fungus has been solved in a new study led by University College London (UCL), ZSL and Imperial College London.
Michelle Branch Recreated Her Old Hits — And Has an Updated ‘The Game of Love’ With New Radicals
The singer-songwriter will celebrate the 25th anniversary of her career with collaborative EP Everywhere and Back Again , and a tour
Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First
Sam Neill had been steadily working in the movies for nearly two decades before he became, at the age of 45, a star in the industry’s eyes. A sturdy, reliable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or a steely chill, the New Zealander
Healthcare - Democrats, Protect Our Care to launch $5M ad campaign attacking GOP health cuts
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Vance to meet with House Republicans Wednesday
The vice president postponed a planned Tuesday visit.
Man in Florida killed by truck while fleeing ICE agents
A man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine, Fla., on Tuesday following an incident involving federal immigration officers. Four people inside a car at a Wawa gas station ran off on foot following "an encounter" with Homeland Security Investigations and
More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should universities respond?
Last week, the U.S. software company Turnitin revealed 53.6% of Australian tertiary education submissions run through its system used some form of AI in the period from October 2025–April 2026. The company, whose plagiarism-detection technology is widely used in universities,
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
Lil Durk Scores Major Win to Split Racketeering Charges, Chicago Killing Claims From L.A. Trial
"I’m here to make sure both sides have a fair trial," the judge says at a tense hearing
US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.
How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
Durbin says Blanche told him DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund was 'a mistake'
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says acting Attorney General Todd Blanche called the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund “a mistake” in what the senator described as a courtesy meeting before Wednesday’s hearing to review Blanche's nomination to lead the
Warsh's hill debut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Warsh touts 'sea change' at Fed in first
Confidence in US institutions mired near record low: Gallup
The American public’s trust in major institutions is near an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup poll. The survey, which the firm conducted from June 1-15, found that 27 percent of 1,001 respondents had either a great deal of confidence or average confidence in 14 core
I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
The brewing battle for physical AI
{beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Apple, OpenAI suit spotlights battle over physical AI Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI is putting a
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on record The UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, a report has found, with last year the hottest on record and further “unprecedented changes” likely to break the
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
New technique for building ultra-thin material stacks promises quantum breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled a new fabrication technique for the ultra-clean manufacturing of 2D heterostructures—materials just a few atoms thick—that could be used in quantum technology and electronics. Experts from Southampton and Singapore say the method could be used to
Astronomers uncover the earliest known signs of galaxy-building in action
Astronomers at Durham University have made a major advance in understanding how galaxies formed and evolved in the early universe. Using powerful new observations, the team discovered the most distant example ever found of a compact, star-forming structure at the heart of a
Europe's last pagan state was already diverse: Medieval Vilnius drew migrants from Christian lands
Lithuania was famously the final pagan state in Europe. While the rest of the continent converted to Christianity, Lithuania remained officially pagan until Catholicism was adopted in AD 1387. Despite this, the extent to which Lithuania's population remained pagan or converted
Anthropic launches free Claude for Teachers
Anthropic on Tuesday launched a free version of its chatbot geared specifically towards teachers, as a growing number of educators utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. In a release, the company said its Claude for Teachers platform will provide K-12 teachers
Africa: Luxury Tourism Is a Risky Strategy for African Economies!
[The Point] Luxury tourism aims to attract high-spending tourists to stay at premium resorts and lodges or visit exclusive attractions. It's a strategy that's being adopted widely by governments around the world and also in African countries.
Paramount Primal Taps Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo for R-Rated Comedy ‘Boys for Life’
The sketch comedy star will co-write, direct and produce the feature.
US military resumes Strait of Hormuz naval blockade
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story US military resumes Strait of
Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires
Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents Seven Britons are among 12 foreign nationals killed in wildfires in southern Spain, authorities said. Officials said 12 of the 13 victims were foreign nationals after
Steve Buscemi joins the Far Cry TV series cast and now we're all wondering: will he be a weird, helpful NPC, or a weirdly charismatic villain?
You never can tell with this guy.
Future Games Show returns to Gamescom with 3 shows
The Gamescom showcases will feature "world premieres, exclusive trailers, developer deep dives and brand-new game demos."
Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo to Direct R-Rated Comedy ‘Boys for Life’; Paramount Sets Theatrical Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-rated comedy movie for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released theatrically on April 9, 2027, under Paramount’s newly
Truth Scrapper Is A Cheerful, Messy, and Breezily Queer Mystery I Can’t Wait To Piece Together
I have learned about myself that I am Team Betz
