Shawn Levy Tackling Original Sci-Fi with ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
His banner 21 Laps will produce the project that hails from a spec script by Max Taxe.
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‘Batman: White Knight’ Creator Sean Gordon Murphy Revs Up with Creator-Owned Comic ‘The Last Driver’ (Exclusive)
Image Comics will launch the new ongoing series in August.
4 big things we just learned about the future of Sony's PlayStation
Sony dishes on its AI plans for first-party PS5 games, its digital strategy, and more in a revealing new earnings report.
US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
May 8 - Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes, diplomats said on Friday.
Anion swap unlocks sevenfold CO₂ capture in polyionic liquids
A joint research team from Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. (Nittobo) and Tohoku University has revealed that polyionic liquids (PILs) can achieve high carbon dioxide (CO₂) adsorption when their counter anions are exchanged. This discovery provides a critical new design guideline for the
Dave Coulier Lost 45 Pounds and Hasn’t Eaten ‘Solid Food in Months’ After Cancer Treatment: ‘It’s Affected My Ability to Speak’
Dave Coulier is responding to fans who have pointed out his changing appearance following a battle with both tongue cancer and lymphoma. In a video shared to the “Full House” star’s Instagram on Thursday, the 66-year-old actor explained how treatments for the cancer have
Africa: Statement on the Passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of Botswana
[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana, recipient of the 2008 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, and former Chair of the Ibrahim Prize
Sony Interactive Entertainment chief says AI will enable 'gaming experiences like never before,' and I wonder: How long are these guys going to talk about it before we actually start seeing it?
And do we really want that anyway? I'm not so sure I do.
A China move now on Taiwan would be an enormous gamble
“The Iran war weakens deterrence in Asia, undercuts confidence of US allies and partners, and makes conflict with China more likely.” That’s become an article of faith among those opposing the US fight with Iran. The US military – the navy in particular – is indeed smaller than
Resident Evil 9 Leon Must Die Forever DLC, explained
Resident Evil Requiem's DLC Leon Must Die Forever adds a roguelike mode to the game for free that lets you shoot more zombies with agent Kennedy.
In 1951, the Civil Rights Congress submitted a petition...
In 1951, the Civil Rights Congress submitted a petition to the UN charging that the “brutality and discrimination” of Jim Crow constituted genocide by the US govt . The US prevented any debate on the petition and CRC leaders were persecuted thereafter.
King Charles features in surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough
Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in London King Charles has featured in a surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough, with a cast of wild animals helping to relay his handwritten congratulatory centenary
Update: Discord says it's 'seeing significant recovery' after a partial outage
If you can't start up Discord, it's not just you.
Homan says he's 'sure' ICE agents detain US citizens: 'But we don't deport them'
White House border czar Tom Homan on Thursday said he's "sure" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained U.S. citizens, "but we don't deport them." Homan told reporters outside the White House that U.S. citizens have "nothing to fear." "We deport people
The Making of a Maintenance Artist
A new documentary traces Mierle Laderman Ukeles’s decades-long practice of spotlighting marginal, unpaid, and feminine labor.
The Helldivers 2 Community Is Melting Down And Attempts To Quell the Outrage Have Only Pissed Them Off More
A Q&A post from Arrowhead about lingering concerns has, ironically, just upset fans even more
Newsom launches California program to provide free diapers to newborns in state
California will become the first state to provide free diapers to newborns starting this summer under a new program Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Friday. Under the “Golden State Start” initiative, every newborn in the state will receive 400 diapers when they are discharged
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US jet fires on tankers - US forces fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers that tried to violate the American blockade of Iran's ports, the US military said Friday. A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet "disabled both tankers
Best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 8-10 2026)
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
Owen Hunt Has Left ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ — Here Are 7 of His Worst Moments
After 18 seasons, Dr. Owen Hunt is finally leaving Grey Sloan Memorial, and honestly, the hospital will probably be fine. Kevin McKidd, who joined “Grey’s Anatomy” in Season 5 in 2008, departed the ABC medical drama alongside Kim Raver in the Season 22 finale, which aired on
Getting Messy in the Archive at LA’s Art Book Fair
This year’s edition of the annual Printed Matter show unearths and remixes historical media, collapsing time and giving the past new relevance.
As Networks and Streamers Head to the Upfronts, They Have Plenty to Tout — And Just As Many Needs
The networks may now take a backseat to larger conglomerate sales at the upfronts, but what they’re showing between ads — the actual programs — still matters. Of course, these days that mostly means live sports. Entertainment fare is facing reduced shelf space in primetime, and
Trump Secretary Spent Last Year Making Reality TV Show With Family
The U.S. secretary of transportation is supposed to oversee America’s transportation policy, but Sean Duffy has spent most of his tenure on vacation. Duffy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in January 2025. Since then, he’s spent seven months—nearly half of his time in
Arrowhead addresses the Helldivers 2 community as recent Steam reviews slump to Mostly Negative: 'We want to be clearer about what we're working on and what's coming next'
Multi-week campaigns, new vehicles, and more red stratagems are all apparently in the works.
Africa: Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies Aged 86
[Capital FM] Botswana's former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko has announced.
The Makers Of Mixtape Break Down The Game’s Music Track-By-Track
What makes a good soundtrack for a friend group’s last day together?
Strong start for the hosts in Astana
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold, while Kazakhstan celebrated two medals on day one.
Shell-shocked Democrats scramble after Virginia redistricting whiplash
Shell-shocked Democrats are scrambling to pick up the pieces after the Virginia Supreme Court quashed a new map designed to help them seize control of the House in November’s midterms. The decision immediately eliminates four House seats that were expected to flip to the
Joni Lamb, who co-founded one of the largest Christian TV networks, dead at 65
Lamb had been suffering from serious health issues before sustaining a back injury that caused her health to deteriorate, Daystar Television Network said.
Here is Yarbo’s promise to fix the robot mower that ran me over
Yesterday, I told you how a hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower. We explained how thousands of these bladed Chinese robots, made by Yarbo, could be hijacked with ease - exposing people's GPS coordinates, Wi-Fi passwords, email addresses, and more to any casual hacker who
FEMA Caught Blocking Grants to States That Didn’t Vote for Trump
FEMA has been deliberately delaying grants to blue states, putting American citizens and indigenous tribal land at risk in order to carry out President Trump’s petty and vindictive agenda. On Friday, The Washington Post reported that FEMA significantly decreased the amount of
Psychedelic Furs Cancel Spring and Summer Tour Dates Due to ‘Serious Medical Issue’
New wave music fans will have to wait a little longer to get Pretty in Pink as The Psychedelic Furs have cancelled their spring and summer tour dates due to a “serious medical issue in the band.” “One of our band members is undergoing urgent surgery. We are rescheduling select
Alzheimer's study finds link between breakfast staple and reduced risk of disease
A study from researchers at Loma Linda University in California suggests a specific nutrient-rich food — fairly frequently — could be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease among older adults.
Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Stealing Hard Drives Containing Unreleased Beyoncé Music
Kelvin Evans, who pleaded not guilty to theft charges, is accused of lifting hard drives containing singer's music and tour plans from a rental car in Atlanta last summer
Ukraine War rains on Putin’s parade
Russia’s inability to conquer Ukraine is spurring unusually harsh public complaints over both the lack of military progress and the growing economic costs of the war, a pair of failures being blamed on President Vladimir Putin’s leadership. The damage caused by bombardments by
Someone in a private forum I belong to mentioned fountain...
Someone in a private forum I belong to mentioned fountain pens and thus I became acquainted with the role of a nibmeister , a person who can remake the nib of your pen more to your liking (different angle, better flow, etc).
DOJ seeks to strip US citizenship from diplomat who spied for Cuba
The Trump administration is seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a former diplomat who admitted to being a spy for the Cuban government. The Justice Department filed a complaint against former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha in the Southern District of Florida on
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Salaries: How Meryl Streep Landed a $12.5 Million Payday With Big Bonuses – and Shared the Wealth with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt (EXCLUSIVE)
The women of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” are clacking their stilettos all the way to the bank. As the sequel to the iconic fashion film continues to rake in cash across the globe — $300 million in box office and counting — multiple sources told Variety what the triumvirate of
Cannes Film Festival Marks the Start of a New Era for Anonymous Content: ‘The Very Best Cinema Reminds Us of Our Humanity’
The Cannes Film Festival is a big moment on the calendar for any film company fortunate enough to have a film in contention at the glitzy fest. For Anonymous Content, the arrival of Cannes marks the start of a new chapter for the company under president and CEO Darren Walker.
Zelenskyy ‘permits’ Russia to hold its Victory Day parade
Ukraine’s president signed a decree on Friday allowing the Kremlin to hold the Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow, but the rest of Russia is not included in the announced ceasefire deal mediated by US President Donald Trump.
WGA West Reaches a Deal to End Staff Union Strike
The Writers Guild of America West has reached a tentative deal with its staff union to end a lengthy strike, which became an unwanted distraction during negotiations with the major studios. The Writers Guild Staff Union announced that the deal includes minimum 12% raises over
Adam Lambert on New Single ‘Eat U Alive,’ Forthcoming Album ‘Adam,’ and Harking Back to the ’90s for ‘the Sweet Spot in Blending Electronic With Alternative Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Adam Lambert sounds carnivorous, and more than a little carnal, in his new single, “Eat U Alive,” which just came out Friday. But what he’s hungered after most in his recent music-making is the spirit he thinks best thrived in the ’90s and early 2000s, when there was an easy
PlayStation sees AI as a 'powerful tool,' teams including Naughty Dog, San Diego Studio already using it
'Within our studios, game developers are automating repetitive workflows, improving software engineering productivity, and accelerating areas like quality assurance, 3D modeling, and animation through new, AI-powered tools.'
