If you saw Ruiner and thought it would be cool in first-person, its developer is back with, you guessed it, an FPS

Metal Eden is another example of how pervasive the influence of Doom Eternal has been.

Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election

I thought we moved on from hellish boss runbacks, but Silksong is here to remind us what it's like to be kicked while you're down

Just let me fight the boss, please.

A Pop Star’s Best Promotional Tool in 2025 Is New York City

Cardi B, Sombr, Doja Cat, and Lorde have made use of the city's spontaneous energy to give their fans unique experiences

Israeli strike takes fight with Hamas to Qatar, key intermediary in Gaza talks

Qatar says it will continue its efforts to mediate between Israel and Hamas. But diplomats and analysts believe the short term prospects for peace look dim.

Evanston mayor: Trump administration 'wants to keep us guessing' on ICE operations

The mayor of Evanston, Ill., Daniel Biss, claimed Monday the Trump administration “wants to keep us guessing” on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched an immigration crackdown aimed at Chicago. “I know

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Princeton student held captive in Iraq, is released, Trump says

Israeli-Russian dual citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in 2023 by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, and Trump said she has been moved to the U.S. embassy there.

Disney Jr’s Rob LaDuca on Mickey Mouse’s Lasting Appeal: ‘Everybody Wants a Good Friend, and That’s What Mickey Is’

Executive producer Rob LaDuca has wanted to bring back the much-loved “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” for years, and this summer, he finally got his wish. After a 10-year hiatus, the show is back every Friday on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in its new incarnation as “Mickey Mouse

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta ‘cannot be trusted to tell the truth’ about child safety: whistleblowers

Former Meta user experience researcher Cayce Savage said the company shut down internal research showing Meta knew children were using its VR products and being exposed to sexually explicit material.

‘Butterfly’ Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science

A new book forthcoming from Phaidon celebrates our love for these prolific winged things throughout millennia. 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

Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped

Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.

Animal bones found in Late Bronze Age rubbish heaps show the distances people traveled to feast

Middens, massive prehistoric rubbish heaps which became part of the British landscape, are revealing the distances people traveled to feast together at the end of the Bronze Age.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Made It a ‘Condition’ That New Children’s Book Was Released in Spanish & English

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has a new children’s book out, and she’s making sure it’s a must-read for multiple generations — and in multiple languages. A Bronx native (born to Puerto Rican parents) Sotomayor says she made it a “condition” that her new picture book

Most say personal choices drive poverty: Survey

Most Americans say people’s personal choices play a major role in determining whether they stay in poverty, according to a new poll released Monday. In the UChicago Harris/AP-NORC poll, 62 percent of respondents say personal choices are a “major factor” in why people stay in

Ted Mann, Writer and Producer on ‘Deadwood’ and ‘NYPD Blue,’ Dies at 72

Ted Mann, the Emmy-winning television writer and producer who served in both capacities on “Deadwood” and “NYPD Blue,” died Sept. 4 in Los Angeles. He was 72. His daughter Elizabeth reported that he died after a battle with lung cancer. Born in Canada, Mann began his career as

The second MAHA report has dropped

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The second MAHA report is out The White House released its long-awaited second report on fighting chronic disease by the Make America Healthy Again Commission. © AP The paper laid out plans

Democrat wins Virginia special election to replace deceased Rep. Gerry Connolly

Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won the special election to replace his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and FBI agent. Prior to being

A hungry star is eating its cosmic twin at a rate never seen before

A greedy white dwarf star not far from Earth is devouring its closest celestial companion at a rate never seen before, space scientists have discovered. Their study found the double star, named V Sagittae, is burning unusually bright as the super-dense white dwarf is gorging on

'Ocean detectives' boost protection for endangered marine life

Volunteers are swimming in the sea to help science conserve some of the world's rarest fish. Scuba divers and snorkelers are among those helping to identify endangered species, such as giant guitarfishes, whip-stingrays and thresher sharks.

AI tool helps astronomers find supernovae in a sky full of noise

A new AI-powered tool has reduced astronomers' workload by 85%—filtering through thousands of data alerts to identify the few genuine signals caused by supernovae (powerful explosions from dying stars). The findings are published in The Astrophysical Journal.

TIFF Flashback: Toni Collette Walked ‘In Her Shoes’ Down the Carpet

In Curtis Hanson’s comedy/drama in 2005, the Australian actress starred as a slightly dowdy, buttoned-up lawyer.

Hungry flathead catfish are changing everything in the Susquehanna

Flathead catfish are rapidly reshaping the Susquehanna River’s ecosystem. Once introduced, these voracious predators climbed to the top of the food chain, forcing native fish like channel catfish and bass to shift diets and habitats. Using stable isotope analysis, researchers

Nina Dobrev Fought for Equal Pay on ‘Vampire Diaries’ for Six Seasons, Only Earned the Same as Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley on Series Finale

Despite being the lead of “The Vampire Diaries,” Nina Dobrev never made as much money as her costars, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. In “I Was Feeling Epic: An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries,” Samantha Highfill’s book released on Tuesday, Dobrev fought for seasons for

Trump signs order to crack down on prescription drug advertising

The Trump administration is planning to ramp up oversight and enforcement of direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, but will stop short of an outright ban. President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive memorandum instructing the Department of Health and Human

White House signals truce with DC over spending cap

White House officials on Tuesday sent to Congress an 18-page list of demands they want included in the funding deal that needs to pass by Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown. Surprisingly, the administration is proposing language to lift a spending cap that Congress imposed

One Battle After Another Ends for Warner Bros. Movie Chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy

Their latest victory is 'The Conjuring: Last Rites,' which scored the top-opening of all time for a horror film at the global box office.

This is what could happen to a child who doesn’t get vaccinated....

This is what could happen to a child who doesn’t get vaccinated . “Pneumonia struck first. Then tonsillitis spiraled into sepsis. Malaria battered him next, and after treatment, the other illnesses flared back up again.”

Why some plants are taking over the world

Plants are spreading across the globe faster than ever, largely due to human activity, and new research shows that the very same traits that make plants thrive in their native lands also drive their success abroad. A study of nearly 4,000 European species reveals that tall,

Israeli airstrike targets top Hamas leaders, upending ceasefire talks

The attack in the Qatari capital, Doha, sought to assassinate much of Hamas’s leadership, but the militant group said no senior figures were killed.

FBI Director Kash Patel to testify before Senate Judiciary

Snuggle – “Car Sick”

Snuggle release their debut full-length Goodbyehouse this Friday. The Copenhagen-based duo has shared a plethora of singles so far — “ Marigold ,” “ Dust ,” “ Woman Lake ,” “ Sun Tan ,” and “ Playthings ” — and they all suggest a lush, captivating dream pop record. This is also

Battlefield 6 producer acknowledges vehicles were underpowered in the beta, but says it's better than the alternative: 'Rather have too weak vehicles over too powerful'

Vehicles got the short end of the stick in the Battlefield 6 beta.

Spirit Airlines fires back after United CEO wonders if it can survive: ‘Can’t stop yapping about us’

United's CEO Scott Kirby has been a vocal critic of the business model of no-frills airlines and has repeatedly questioned their viability.

‘My Hero Academia’ Live-Action Movie Nabs ‘Welcome to Derry’ Co-Creator as Writer (Exclusive)

Filmmaker Shinsuke Sato, known for his numerous manga adaptations such as "Bleach" and "Kingdom," remains attached to direct the feature from Netflix and Legendary.

The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits expansion adds Custom Venues, Imaginary Friends, and ambitious new getaways

Gibbi Point adds more exploration for your Sims with its Getaway System.

Meta back in the hot seat

Presented by International Justice Mission {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION The Big Story Meta in hot seat again over whistleblower safety claims Meta is facing Congress’s ire once again over its approach to online safety, after several

Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov released in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov who was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023. While Iraq said a "group of outlaws" kidnapped Tsurkov, Trump announced she was

Emmys 2025 Party Guide With Noah Wyle, Brian Tyree Henry and Parker Posey

With the television industry’s biggest night of the year just around the corner, it’s time to start popping some champagne. From pre-shindigs to post-show soirées, here’s Variety’s ultimate Emmys 2025 party guide. Sept. 10, Wednesday The Cut and La Mer Brunch Celebrating women

Meta in hot seat again over whistleblower safety allegations

Meta is facing Congress’s ire once again over its approach to online safety, after several current and former employees came forward with allegations that the tech giant attempted to "bury" findings about safety concerns across its platforms — particularly newer virtual and

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un greets troops overseas on founding day speech

North Korea celebrated its founding day, Sept 9, with mass dances and fireworks.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un greets troops overseas on founding day speech

SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted North Korean troops and people overseas and touted the secure position of his country in a speech for North Korea's founding day, state media KCNA said on Wednesday.

The ocean’s most abundant microbe is near its breaking point

Tiny ocean microbes called Prochlorococcus, once thought to be climate survivors, may struggle as seas warm. These cyanobacteria drive 5% of Earth’s photosynthesis and underpin much of the marine food web. A decade of research shows they thrive only within a narrow temperature

Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs case

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Supreme Court to speedily review Trump’s tariffs The court announced Tuesday it will take up whether President Trump can use emergency powers to justify sweeping

Vaccine to curb chlamydia epidemic decimating koalas approved

Thousands of koalas have died from the disease, with some estimates suggesting only 50,000 remain in the wild.

Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget

Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Boss on the Doormen, Mobsters and Billionaires Who Run New York in Season 5 Premiere

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the first three episodes of “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5. “Only Murders” is headed “back to its roots,” as showrunner John Hoffman puts it. Yes, the series’ central victims have always died in the Arconia, but Seasons 3

Commentary: Prabowo’s Cabinet reshuffle will not fix damage done by Indonesia protests

Addressing the root of the anti-government protests will require painful trade-offs, well beyond sacking ministers, says analyst Hasan Jafri.

Glen Powell Says Chris Pratt in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Changed Hollywood Leading Men: You Can Be ‘Sillier’ and Not Just ‘Brooding’ Like Robert Pattinson and Christian Bale

Glen Powell is tipping his hat to Chris Pratt for indirectly helping him became a bonafide movie star. That’s because Powell views Pratt’s breakout role in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” as a turning point when Hollywood became more open to leading men who were “a little

KPop Demon Hunters gives glimpse into South Korea’s K-pop culture

Thanks to the runaway global popularity of Netflix’s new animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” cinemas around the world have picked it up and are now screening a sing-along edition. Huntr/x, the musical girl group featured in the story, has topped charts worldwide with their

Magic: The Gathering is set to ban the most powerful Final Fantasy card

The reign of chaos caused by Vivi Ornitier in the Magic: The Gathering Standard format might end about to end when the card is banned in November.