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SpaceX and xAI are in discussions to merge, Reuters reported earlier Thursday.
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Sundance Goes Wild for Paul Dano in First Public Appearance Since Quentin Tarantino Comments
Joined by co-stars Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette and Abigail Breslin, Dano fielded good energy inside the Eccles Theatre as two audience members exclaimed, "We love you, Paul!"
Fallout 76 is free to play until Feb 5, but if you want that sick NCR power armor from the Fallout show, it's gonna cost you
The Fallout 76 Mojave Bundle will run you $30… unless you're patient.
Rotterdam Fest Kicks Off With a Plea for Artistic Freedom in Trump Era
IFFR head Vanja Kaludjercic also called out ICE, repression in Iran, the Gaza war and how "women's rights are once again under attack" before a screening of João Nicolau's 'Providence and the Guitar.'
Oscars: Visual Effects — ‘Avatar 3’ Looks to Defend Its Franchise Crown Against Dinosaurs, Vampires, Wildfires and Fast Cars
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge
Picture an aircraft streaking across the sky at hundreds of miles per hour, unleashing millions of laser pulses into a dense tropical forest. The objective: map thousands of square miles, including the ground beneath the canopy, in fine detail within a matter of days.
Why Penn Badgley Was “Consumed With Losing Enough Weight” for ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Role
The actor stars opposite Meghann Fahy in the upcoming rom-com.
Nancy Seltzer, Veteran Publicist for Garth Brooks, Sean Connery and More, Dies at 79
Longtime public relations expert Nancy Seltzer, who worked with celebrity clients including Garth Brooks, the late Sean Connery and many more, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 79. “Public relations is the hardest job in show business,” Brooks said in a statement. “She
Trump turns to Venezuela playbook on Iran, but differences sharp
Weeks after toppling Venezuela's leader, US President Donald Trump is turning to a similar playbook on Iran, sending what he calls an "armada" near its shores and warning an unpopular government. Trump has been emboldened on multiple fronts by the tactical success in Venezuela,
New satellite method maps 'creeping drought' in Canada's mountain snow
Researchers at Concordia have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The comprehensive technique, known as snow water availability (SWA), uses satellite data and climate reanalysis techniques to calculate snow depth, snow density,
The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You
The moment the science finally came to light The post The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You appeared first on Nautilus .
Deal struck to keep government funded, Trump and Democrats say
The agreement would allow for passage of full-year funding for most federal agencies while extending DHS for two weeks.
Over 50% of game developers now think generative AI is bad for the industry, a dramatic increase from just 2 years ago: 'I'd rather quit the industry than use generative AI'
The latest GDC survey also found that managers are more likely to use generative AI than their employees.
Rosé Joins Star-Studded 2026 Grammys Performance Lineup Featuring Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, More
Major stars who are up for multiple big awards will hit the stage on music's biggest night
New Hagrid Actor Nick Frost Says He Landed HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series After Watching All Eight Movies and Writing ‘Hagrid’ Down 7,000 Times
Nick Frost recently told The Guardian that he manifested playing the role of Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series reboot by watching all eight “Harry Potter” movies on television and writing the name “Hagrid” thousands of times by hand. As drastic as that may sound,
Stardew Valley Creator Busts 4 Myths About His Upcoming Haunted Chocolatier Game
Everyone just needs to chill The post Stardew Valley Creator Busts 4 Myths About His Upcoming Haunted Chocolatier Game appeared first on Kotaku .
Student well-being comes from care, but is caring enough? Academics reflect on three stumbling blocks
Students' well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally.
Trump teases Fed chair announcement
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump to announce new Fed chair ‘sometime next week’ “We are going to be announcing the head of the Fed, who that will be,” Trump said at his monthly Cabinet
Trump signs executive order on combating substance addiction
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating drug addiction and substance abuse on Thursday, dubbing it “the Great American Recovery Initiative.” The initiative directs federal agencies to use grant funds to support addiction recovery and increase awareness
Mick Mars’ Lawyer Blasts “Ridiculous” Ruling In Mötley Crüe Legal Battle
The bitter legal battle between Mötley Crüe and their founding guitarist Mick Mars is over, and the Crüe won. In 2022, the band announced that Mars was retiring from touring because of his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease, but that Mars would
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.
Tylenol's reputation among Republicans bounces back after Trump's warnings
Tylenol’s brand reputation has bounced back among Republicans after suffering a blow following President Trump’s warning last fall that pregnant women should not take the medication due to a scientifically unproven risk of autism, according to YouGov data. Trump made the remark
Amazon could invest up to $50B in OpenAI: report
Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $50 billion into Sam Altman’s OpenAI -- in what would be a bombshell bet on the ChatGPT creator.
LA rent prices plunge as Angelenos rejoice: ‘I thought it was a mistake’
In a place known for sky-high rent costs, Los Angeles residents got some good news recently as rental prices in the big city have hit a four year low.
Imran Khan not the only one silenced as Pakistan military stifles dissent
The former PM may be silenced but he's far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent.
Nearly one-third of non-US game developers have cancelled plans to travel to the country because of immigration and gender identity policies
GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry survey says that number jumps to nearly half among LGBTQ+ devs.
Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown
The Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government on Thursday evening, just a day before a shutdown deadline. The agreement will split the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off from a "minibus" package of five other major funding bills. The
ACA enrollment dropped by over 1M following expiration of subsidies
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA enrollment dropped by over 1M following expiration of subsidies The final impact of the expired Affordable Care Act enhanced premium subsidies is becoming clearer as figures show that
‘ICE Out’: Protest Songs From Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, NOFX, and Others
The deaths of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis and the violence ICE has perpetuated has revived a folk-music tradition from artists across genres
Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family
The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.
To reduce CO₂ emissions, policy on carbon pricing, taxation and investment in renewable energy is key
A new study evaluating climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period finds that carbon pricing and taxation—combined with investments in renewable energy and research—are among the most effective tools governments can use to reduce CO₂ emissions.
McCarthy: You'll 'have a short shutdown,' but 'no one would really feel that'
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) said there will be a “short shutdown” after a major funding package failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. Democratic senators blocked the funding package, demanding that funds included for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Minnesota Democrat on Homan de-escalation remarks: 'More conciliatory words, but no detail'
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said border czar Tom Homan's press conference in Minnesota on Thursday morning did not provide the information she was looking for, including when federal immigration authorities will leave the North Star State. “It was more conciliatory words, but no
Progressive outlet The Nation nominating city of Minneapolis for Nobel Peace Prize
Progressive outlet The Nation is nominating the city of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize in the wake of tensions over President Trump’s immigration agenda in the city. In a Wednesday piece, The Nation’s editors stated that they “are in the process of formally nominating
Nancy Seltzer, Longtime Publicist to Garth Brooks and Sean Connery, Dies at 79
Throughout her career, she also represented Whitney Houston, Julia Roberts, Bette Davis, Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Kathy Bates, among others.
White House shifts tone on data centers
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House shifts tone on data centers President Trump and major tech companies are attempting to change the narrative around data centers, as rising electricity costs linked to AI infrastructure faces growing
Borderlands 4 Reminds Fans It’s Alive In 2026
Gearbox's open-world sci-fi looter shooter is set to have a big year according to a new roadmap and blog The post Borderlands 4 Reminds Fans It’s Alive In 2026 appeared first on Kotaku .
Drawn to Synbols, Michael McGrath Conjures Uncanny Narratives
Michael McGrath's mixed-media works are rife with uncanny pairings. 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 Drawn to Synbols, Michael McGrath Conjures
Art Movements: The Brooklyn Museum's New Top Contemporary Art Curator
Plus, the Newark Museum, Grey Art Museum, and the Clark Art Institute get new directors.
No Rest For The Wicked Will Cost As Much As Baldur’s Gate 3 When It Leaves Early Access: ‘I’m Not Trying To Do Any FOMO Marketing Here’
The action-RPG is currently on sale after a breakout free-to-play weekend The post No Rest For The Wicked Will Cost As Much As Baldur’s Gate 3 When It Leaves Early Access: ‘I’m Not Trying To Do Any FOMO Marketing Here’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Crypto bill clears Senate panel
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate panel advances key crypto bill along party lines The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced part of a key cryptocurrency bill Thursday without Democratic support. © Greg Nash The panel voted 12-11 along party lines to
Clive Davis Talks Pre-Grammy Gala, Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Song, and Leadership
For an incredible 51 years, the hottest ticket in the music industry has been Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, staged in partnership with the Recording Academy, that takes place the night before the Grammys. From Beyonce to Barbra, from Jane Fonda to Jay-Z to Nancy Pelosi, the
DOJ in Uproar Over Official Response to Alex Pretti
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota are floating the possibility of a mass resignation in protest of the Justice Department’s response to the recent ICE killings of two U.S. citizens. Prosecutors expressed their frustration to U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, Donald Trump’s appointee
Michelle Segre’s Impermanent Worlds
By remaining open to time and its effects, Segre’s art defies the idea of permanence often associated with both sculpture and empire.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
Shapiro suggests 'strong case' to be made in Minnesota for voluntary manslaughter, obstruction
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Thursday there is a “very strong case” to charge the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official who shot Alex Pretti multiple times on Saturday with voluntary manslaughter. “I see a case that requires a state investigation and requires
Museum of Fine Arts Boston Lays Off 33 Workers
A union representative said the unit is “deeply concerned” about the impact of the staff cuts on affected and remaining workers.
Here’s Why Tulsi Gabbard Was at FBI’s Georgia Election Office Raid
The White House just gave a wild explanation for why Tulsi Gabbard was spotted lurking around a federal raid at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday. Having been completely sidelined from the typical responsibilities of the director of national intelligence,
