Mark Sanford launches Senate bid in South Carolina special election
The former representative, South Carolina governor and presidential candidate enters a crowded field to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Mina the Hollower gets 3-disc soundtrack, blind boxes, and more merch
Developer Yacht Club games has teamed up with iam8bit for an assortment of collectable items, starting at $14.99
Magic designers want to support Pauper and Premodern — but there’s a catch
Will Pauper or Premodern ever go the way of Commander and get official support? Mark Rosewater and Gavin Verhey weigh in.
Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-feedback community, Xbox Insiders. Beginning Thursday, Xbox Insiders with an Xbox account will have the option to try out the free, ad-supported
‘Morning Show’ to End With Season 5 at Apple TV
The sun is setting on “The Morning Show.” Variety has learned that the Apple TV drama will end with its upcoming fifth season. It is slated to debut in 2027. This will mark the end of an era at Apple TV, as “The Morning Show” was one of the very first Apple scripted original
Macron’s France-South Africa business council stalls after list row
Membership lists rewritten by South Africa’s vice-president, Paul Mashatile, a French co-chair on pause and a memorandum still unsigned: the business council born at the G20 in Johannesburg is going nowhere, even as France becomes South Africa’s largest foreign investor.
Critics Choice Association Launches Inaugural Creator Awards for 2027, Honoring Podcasts, Micro-Dramas and Digital Stars
The Critics Choice Awards are getting into the creator business. The organization announced it will hold the inaugural Critics Choice Creator Awards, honoring the finest creators in the digital space across podcasts, scripted, unscripted, documentary, informational, lifestyle,
Trump Media’s Plan to Sell ‘Real-Time’ Access to President’s Truth Social Posts Draws Fire From GOP Lawmakers: ‘That Does Not Sound Appropriate’
Last week, Trump Media & Technology Group — which operates the Truth Social platform, the U.S. president’s preferred avenue of digital communications — said it will provide “immediate, verified access” to “the highest-ranking” accounts on Truth Social. That would let, say,
RIP Magic – “Light Over There”
For the past year, RIP Magic — Marco Pini, Felix Bayley-Higgins, Beth Boswell-Knight and Pedro Takahashi — have been routinely dropping singles. It started with " Loot" and "Dox ." Since then, the London underground electronic pop wizards started to gain traction, which led to
EU temporarily extends controversial chat-scanning regime until 2028
EU countries have adopted a temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028. End-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal remain exempt.
Total War: Warhammer 40k shows off its first full battle live, providing its biggest info dump yet
Deep dive on the dakka.
Nicole Atkins – “Singing In The Mirror”
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins has been making really good music for a long time. It's the kind of sharp, classicist pop music that's easy to take for granted, but you shouldn't do that. Every time I hear a new Atkins song, I'm surprised at how good it is.
Abhijeet Dipke, face of India's first Gen Z protest movement
NEW DELHI, July 23 - They were just six words posted on X in a moment of frustration:
US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress.
Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
By Steven Scheer and Ali Sawafta JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, July 23 (Reuters) - Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with possible terrorism financing and money laundering, Israeli officials said,
US FBI director Patel returns looted Papuan artefacts to Prabowo
The Indonesian government has been working to repatriate artefacts stolen from the archipelago.
Bryce Alakai, ‘Love Island USA’ Winner, Signs With UTA
The representation deal comes on the heels of Alakai and Trinity Tatum's victorious run on season eight of the Peacock reality dating show.
‘Today’ Show Sets ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ After On-Set Intruder Incident
"We understand this is a change from how we’ve operated in the past, and we appreciate your flexibility as we implement these new measures," producers write in email to publicists
Drought, water shortages and crop failures: How does the medieval warm period compare with today?
A heat wave lasting four months, followed by water shortages and crop failures. This is England in the 13th century, not the 21st. What is often called the Medieval Warm Period saw elevated temperatures in many parts of the world between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Most powerful Northern Lights in a generation expose weaknesses in UK infrastructure
Millions of people across the UK marveled at the spectacular northern lights that lit up the night sky in May 2024. But while the display captivated skywatchers, the geomagnetic storm behind it also served as the biggest test in a generation of the UK's preparedness for severe
A Matter of Form (1984)
In addition to leading the animation studio at the National Film Board of Canada, René Jodoin made several animated films that explored geometric forms and motion, including the one above, A Matter of Form from 1984. Set to the rousing notes of Schubert’s Military March, this
50 Years Ago Today: Fleetwood Mac Set the Stage for ‘Rumours’ With Blazing Cleveland Show
"In front of the stage a strange-looking woman in layers of black chiffon and velvet wound her arms about her," legendary music critic Jane Scott wrote in her review
Google slapped with $1 billion fine for violating EU's antitrust legislation
Continued non-compliance could result in further penalties of 'up to 5% of [Google's] total worldwide turnover'.
Modi adresses India's youth's 'Cockroach' movement as protesters hold capital sit-in
The "Cockroach" protests which have gained a wider following from Indians of all ages over government accountability, unemployment and economic opportunity is considered one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's biggest challenge yet.
Where to find tank latte cups in Ine in Forza Horizon 6
Here's where you can find tank latte cups in Ine Forza Horizon 6 to complete the "Tanks for the Coffee" Series 3 "Italian Exotics" challenge.
The Avalanches – “Blue Shadows” (Feat. Karen O)
The Avalanches have lately been cryptically teasing a new album , and they've also been dropping collaborative singles — first " Together " with Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, and Prentiss, and then " Every Single Weekend " with Jamie xx. Today, they quietly posted a video for
Landslide death toll rises to 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing
BEIJING, July 23 - The death toll from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing last week has risen to 11, with 50 people still missing and 10 injured, Chinese state media reported on Thursday.
US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Iran and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up attacks, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring. On the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit in Manila, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Houthis had been "suckered" into
Syria's new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by President Ahmed al-Sharaa that critics say lacks transparency. - 'Black box' - Experts have criticised
Control Resonant isn't the first time Remedy has visited Manhattan
Remedy Entertinament's first visit to Manhattan provided a memorable experience despite its imperfections.
The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections
Create the Writers Room, a creative incubator for underrepresented storytellers, is expanding its ongoing partnership with the Roku Channel. Select films from CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays” are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform’s
How far can Congress take its inherent contempt powers?
In this age of original intent, surely it means something that the people who wrote the document intended to deny Congress the authority to summarily punish third parties.
‘Figure out a way to get it done’: Scalise warns pressure is building on Senate GOP to move on reconciliation
The House Majority leader also said Senate Republicans no longer have “the excuse of the filibuster.”
