Best games from the 2026 Tribeca Games festival

New York’s annual Tribeca Festival was in full swing last week — here are a handful of standout games from the event

Standard tests do not always detect all gluten residues in barley beer

Some barley beers labeled "gluten-free" contain small amounts of gluten residues that may trigger celiac disease but are not detected by the standard antibody-based tests currently in use, according to a study by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical

See Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘People Have the Power’ With Bono and Patti Smith

Springsteen was presented with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by the U2 frontman at Tribeca Film Festival

SpaceX IPO afterglow, Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting, and a potential US-Iran deal: What to watch this week

Cave Story+ review (2012)

Underground hit about underground hitting gets an HD upgrade.

FF7 Revelation's visionary is looking beyond a Final Fantasy 6 remake

It doesn't seem like director Naoki Hamaguchi wants to work on another remake after Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Microsoft CEO Complains About Poor Gaming Profits: ‘There’s More Monetization Of Xbox Games Happening On YouTube’

Satya Nadella says Xbox has to pursue 'economically viable' growth

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

'Ayatollah's total victory': Netanyahu rivals, allies bash looming U.S.-Iran deal

All of Netanyahu's centrist rivals say a possible U.S.-Iran deal 'fails to achieve any of Israel's war goals,' while a far-right minister said 'everything' about the emerging agreement is worrying

After refused entry into US, Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid full World Cup fee by FIFA

Full tournament salary will be paid to Somali referee Omar Artan by FIFA after his entry into the US was refused by border officials over "association with suspected membres of terror organisations".

Abubakar Salim channels Kratos from God of War in House of the Dragon

The actor discusses the similarities between Alyn of Hull and the Kratos and unleashing during the Battle of the Gullet

Damaged boreal peatlands may triple methane emissions, reshaping climate risk

A new study reveals that, for the first time, areas of Canada's boreal peatlands damaged by oil and gas exploration have failed to recover as scientists and companies predicted and instead have led to a tripling of methane emissions, with global implications. The study,

Think a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for

Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven't seen in a decade.

NASA's Artemis III mission is starting to take shape

The Artemis III crew possesses a mix of training and experience that should help to accomplish the mission.

Mina the Hollower has a secret ending, but good luck seeing it

If you want to see Mina's alternate conclusion, prepare yourself for an ordeal.

Boy George and Culture Club Brush Off Homophobic Hecklers in New Doc Clip

The band discuss dealing with skepticism and homophobia from audiences and label executives in Alison Ellwood's new film

Israeli doctors to Netanyahu: Israel 'severely damages' West Bank health system

According to the Israel Medical Association president, drugs in the West Bank are depleting and surgeries are postponed, leaving patients to suffer complications or die while waiting for treatment. The Lancet reported on a petition by international medical groups calling for a

The impossible dream of the universal remote

You don't really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was

Israeli strikes hit Beirut as US-Iran talks near completion

Israeli jets struck Beirut's Dahiyeh district on Sunday, hitting the Ghobeiry area. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed the strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. The escalation threatens a US-Iran truce, as Tehran insists any deal must halt Israeli attacks

Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win

Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

See Olivia Rodrigo Surprise No Doubt at Band’s Final Sphere Show

"I’m just a girl who wants the last hug at the last Sphere show," superfan Rodrigo requests of Gwen Stefani as band's residency wrapped up Saturday

US, Iran offer mixed messages on peace deal timing

The U.S. and Iran are offering mixed messages on a possible peace deal, with Iranian officials disputing President Trump's announcement that a ceasefire would be finalized Sunday Iran's state-run Fars News Agency reported early Sunday that Tehran "has neither finalized nor

‘Vikings’ Creator Michael Hirst on Dream Project About Medieval Heretics and New Show ‘Bloodaxe’: ‘It’s a New World’

Get ready for “Bloodaxe.” “We shot the first season last year and it’s spectacular,” writer and executive producer Michael Hirst, best known for “Vikings,” tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The second season of the historical drama – set in the 10th century

Capcom’s President Explains The Secret Behind The Resident Evil Maker’s Recent Winning Streak

According to Capcom President Haruhiro Tsujimoto, the publisher owes its recent success to its switch towards a new 'team-based approach to game development'

China direct strike threat to Australia ‘growing’: Report

The direct military threat posed to Australia was not well understood by the public, the Lowy Institute think-tank said.

Cannes Winner ‘Minotaur’ Takes Top Prize at Sydney Film Festival

Andrey Zvyagintsev claimed the Sydney Film Prize on Sunday night for “Minotaur,” his thriller set against the backdrop of contemporary Russia, as the 73rd Sydney Film Festival wrapped its 12-day run at the State Theatre with what organizers described as the highest-selling

Buc-ee's to open westernmost location soon, with more new stores on the way

Buc-ee's is heading where it's never been before: the West.

Destiny 3 should make these 4 major changes (if it ever comes out)

Destiny 2 live service has ended, but with player counts reaching major heights, is it possible that Bungie might eventually develop Destiny 3?

Chemical impurities make carbon surfaces superslippery, researchers find

Engineers often treat impurities as a problem to eliminate to improve material performance. But new research from Osaka Metropolitan University and Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM suggests that in some cases, a little chemical messiness is exactly what helps

What powered the Earth's earliest life?

Early biological systems likely relied on RNA molecules to copy themselves and drive simple chemical reactions. Any system that could generate guanosine-triphosphate (GTP)—which is necessary for RNA synthesis—from prebiotic chemicals would gain a crucial advantage toward

Frontier is making a Planet game that isn't about zoos or rollercoasters, and has just filed trademarks for Planet Resort and Planet Festival

Planet crafters.

Colman Domingo Tells Sarah Pidgeon He Wishes ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 ‘All Came Out at Once’ as They Unpack Ali and Rue, ‘Love Story’ Fashion and More

This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Colman Domingo and Sarah Pidgeon are true thespians. Both from theater

After gaming on pro-level panels I can tell you now that 360 Hz is the sweet spot for gaming monitors

And I just don't think I can go back to anything below 240 Hz.

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

The United Kingdom’s Armed Forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet attempting to sail through the English Channel on Sunday in a “blow” to the Kremlin amid its more than four year war with Ukraine. “In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept

ILA 2026: Air power, drones and a search for new recruits

As ILA 2026's largest exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is impossible to miss. Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new military capabilities, lessons from the war in Ukraine, the future of air power and the drive to recruit the next generation.

Macron and Modi meet in France for Indian tech showcase

Bharat Innovates brings together Indian deep-tech startups, higher education institutions and investors. The 2026 edition is taking place in Nice from 14 to 16 June.

Anteater prediction: how World Cup oracle Taio tips Germany's opening match

Germany’s first World Cup game is still to come, yet the new tournament oracle has already spoken – and anteater Taio’s prediction won’t please every DFB fan.

UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure

Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions. The government is

This Chinese consumer stock could double if its global industrial pivot succeeds, JPMorgan says

A Chinese home appliance company has the chance to become a global player, JPMorgan analysts said in a report that gave several stocks an overweight rating.

Belgium, France and Switzerland to trial new Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link

Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel.

Light-programmed system projects 28-layer 3D images in single shot

Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and CNSI (California NanoSystems Institute), led by Professor Aydogan Ozcan, introduced a snapshot 3D image projection system that integrates a digital encoder with a passive diffractive optical decoder, jointly optimized

Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is Steven Spielberg at his weirdest, most personal, and best

The 1977 sci-fi UFO epic is influential yet, thanks partly to Star Wars, it's also like nothing else

Three dead as Israel says strikes Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, killing three people, in response to what it said was Hezbollah fire at northern Israel, while its military also carried out broader strikes on southern Lebanon. The latest escalation came amid expectations that a deal between

Israel says strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday for the second time in a week in response to what it said was Hezbollah fire at northern Israel, while its military also carried out broader strikes on southern Lebanon. The latest escalation came despite expectations that a

NASA's Chandra discovers possible supernova remnant in galactic center

Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our galaxy. A paper describing these new findings was published in The Astrophysical Journal.

Trump's appointments are worse than you think

Determined not to repeat the “mistake” of his first term, when experienced Cabinet officials sometimes derailed his worst impulses, Trump has made many staggeringly unqualified appointments since his reelection in 2024.

Ancient ground squirrels feasted on carcasses like ‘zombies of the Pleistocene’

Fossilized poo harbors remains from mammoths, bison and big cats, including some of the oldest DNA ever reconstructed

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff

President Trump early on Sunday endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) over former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's Georgia GOP Senate runoff. "Mike is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Patriots in Georgia and beyond, and many Republicans in the

Is 'gender gating' the secret to success in online dating?

Digital matching platforms—from professional networking to ride-sharing and accommodation services—add value by bringing supply and demand into balance. But deep-seated asymmetries can prove difficult to expunge, causing platforms' functionality and productivity to suffer. This