Han Solo is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park on April 29, but not all fans are satisfied with the new look of the intergalactic smuggler. On April 15, the official “Star Wars” X account debuted a short sketch with the new Han Solo, who was originally played
Book of Travels was a gorgeous, small-scale MMO that looks like a painting. Even as it gets pulled from servers, the game's fate is a bittersweet one
Blizzard's new Switch 2 port of Overwatch has issues with frame rate, resolution, and Joy-Con 2 support. Blizzard says it's working on it.
Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.
Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.
Researchers at The University of Osaka, in collaboration with ULVAC, Inc. and Ritsumeikan University, have developed a new LED structure that generates circularly polarized light from a single chip. By combining a semipolar InGaN light-emitting structure with a stripe-shaped
High in the forests of Hawai'i, songbirds are stealing twigs and moss from one another's nests. UC Riverside researchers found this quiet canopy crime is surprisingly common and could threaten species already struggling to survive.
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. The programme seeks to boost investment in
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday said the Republican party was fractured and has not accomplished “anything” despite their majority in both the House and Senate. “Everything that goes on up here … is about, ‘Oh, we got to get reelected. We got to keep the majority.’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time
US District Judge Arun Subramanian will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, as well as appropriate remedies – including a potential breakup of the business.
Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of herds.
Every time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you're relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century—reinforced rubber. It's in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its
'The Miniature Wife' star said she "wish[es] more of us were becoming revolutionaries" like her Effie, who initially "props up this fascist regime" but "gets turned by the events."
Paramount TV Media chairman George Cheeks says late night is still a work in progress at the network. The Eye did a one-year deal with Byron Allen to air his “Comics Unleashed” at 11:35 p.m. as a time buy, allowing the network “to go into immediate profitability in that in that
A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report, first shared with The Hill, found that
Mark Ruffalo warned of “devastating” effects on film, TV and the news media if Paramount Skydance completes its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ruffalo, who is among the 2,000-plus Hollywood signatories of an open letter seeking to block the deal, spoke Wednesday via
WASHINGTON — The White House budget director on Wednesday defended the administration’s latest request for Congress, testifying before the House Budget Committee that a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% cut to domestic programs is the best path forward. Democrats on
As fans await Godzilla Minus Zero, a look back at the 1998 film reveals some surprisingly cool moments.
President Trump on Wednesday mocked Fox News for featuring California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D), asking why the network spoke with him "instead of talking about" Republican candidates in the race. Trump ripped the network for discussing Steyer despite it featuring
NASA and other space agencies are intent on sending astronauts back to the moon, and this time, to stay! A vital part of these plans for reducing costs and dependency on Earth is the process of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), using local resources for construction
A research team has developed a new approach to detecting life beyond Earth that does not rely on identifying specific biological markers. Instead, the study suggests that life may be detectable through patterns emerging across groups of planets, offering a new framework for
First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a set of bipartisan reforms aimed at modernizing a federal program for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The first lady joined House Ways and Means Committee members and two people who were
What physical processes govern the movement of microscopic structures capable of interacting with their environment? The answer lies in two mechanisms: self-propulsion, to escape unfavorable locations; and slow diffusion, to move toward more advantageous ones. This is the
Senate Republicans are allowing Donald Trump to continue to wage war with impunity. Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to block a resolution that would have stopped Trump from taking further military action in Iran without the express approval of Congress. The vote was 47–52,
From a few weeks ago: Bush’s Tiny Desk Concert . Machinehead and Glycerine still hit.
Hey Emmys, Dropout has been here the whole time. Dropout, the indie streamer formerly known as CollegeHumor, has revealed its official submissions for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards exclusively to Variety. The platform will put forward two of its flagship series for Television
By Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - White House budget director Russell Vought said on Wednesday he could not estimate the cost of the Iran war, as he defended President Donald Trump's request for a massive $1.5 trillion annual military
The fossil record has given us another new prehistoric species, named Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa (from the Greek personification of the morning star—the planet Venus), a member of the group called Crocodylomorpha, which includes modern crocodiles. The bones had been sitting
Earth and the course of life on Earth have been shaped by impacts. Scientists have uncovered links between massive impacts and changes in climate that altered the planet forever. But the further scientists look into the past to try to understand these changes, the more
CBS has greenlit a new “NCIS” spinoff set in New York City starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan, which will premiere this fall. “NCIS: New York” marks a return to the franchise for LL Cool J. He reprises the role of Sam Hanna after starring in all 14 seasons of “NCIS: Los Angeles”
CBS has renewed the true crime documentary series “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” for Season 2, Variety has learned. The announcement was made alongside the reveal of CBS’ 2026-2027 fall schedule, with the show moving to Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET following new episodes of “FBI”
“Ghosts” fans disappointed that the show won’t be returning this fall can rest easy: They’ll still get their fix during two key holidays. In announcing Wednesday that “Ghosts” won’t return until midseason, the network did share that two special one-hour episodes are in the
The CBS soap opera “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for two more seasons and will air through the 2027-2028 broadcast season. The network revealed the news at its CBS fall schedule announcement press conference on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Created by Michele Val Jean,
CBS is developing a cop drama called “Flint” with Matt LeBlanc attached to star. If greenlit, the series will be part of the network’s 2027-2028 lineup. Per the official logline, “Flint” (working title) stars LeBlanc as “a burnt-out LAPD detective who, on the verge of
CBS unveiled a 2026-2027 primetime schedule on Wednesday with just two new dramas (including the surprise addition of new spinoff “NCIS: New York”) and one new comedy — but otherwise filled with returning series. New to the Eye network’s fall schedule, along with “NCIS: New
Studio Kai, the anime studio behind one of 2026's best new shows, might be going out of business.
Rockstar is in a weird spot as GTA Online makes millions every week and GTA 6 is just months away
On Wednesday, a federal jury found massive entertainment company Live Nation—which owns Ticketmaster—guilty of operating as a monopoly in violation of federal antitrust laws. This verdict comes after years of criticism of Live Nation’s predatory ticketing practices, and will
American Eagle Outfitters' stock soared 7% on Wednesday -- recently trading north of $19 -- after the teen clothier revealed a new blitz for denim shorts -- headlining it "Syd for Short".
Haunted by an icon reading Traveler's Camp: 1/2? So were we.
More video game playtime and revenue is now coming from games beyond the top 20 most popular PC games, according to a new report from Newzoo. For PC, 56% of Western-based revenue came from games ranked outside the top 20 last year, up from 48% in 2022. PC saw a jump from 33% of
You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state's health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relying on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
Six House Republicans sided with the Democratic Party Wednesday, forcing a vote on a bill that could expand protections for Haitian immigrants. Republican Representatives María Elvira Salazar (Florida), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), Mike Lawler (New York), Don Bacon
Following Polygon's list of the 100 best video game quotes ever, readers now have a chance to chime in and share their favorites.