The best new movies on Netflix, HBO and streaming right now (April 17-19)
Dust Bunny arrives on HBO Max, Shelby Oaks comes to Hulu, and Night Patrol stalks Shudder.
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Psychonauts 2's best moment is a single line near the end
Psychonauts 2's PSI-King Sensorium level is when the platformer's message about mental health finally comes into focus
BookCon Returns After Six-Year Break: Event Organizer on Reservation Rush, Boycott Response and Romantasy Reader Demand
ReedPop made book lovers’ dreams come true last year with the reveal that BookCon would be returning in 2026 after the beloved publishing convention was retired in 2020. Since that June 2025 announcement, readers have been dissecting every new piece of information about the
‘Sinners’ Breakout Star Li Jun Li Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 as Lev and Yara’s Mother, Miriam (EXCLUSIVE)
Li Jun Li, one of the breakout stars of “Sinners,” has joined Season 3 of “The Last of Us,” Variety has learned exclusively. In the HBO Max series, she will play Miriam, a Seraphite and the mother of Lev and Yara. As previously announced, Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana
Humans Evolving, One Way or Another
Have we moved beyond the reach of natural selection? If so, it’s likely a relatively recent development. The post Humans Evolving, One Way or Another appeared first on Nautilus .
Psaki on Democrats' 25th amendment talk: 'It's not going to happen'
MS NOW host Jen Psaki attempted to shut down hopes from Democrats to invoke the 25 Amendment to oust President Trump from office amid criticism of his rhetoric and strikes on Iran. “I have no issue with people saying they're for invoking the 25th Amendment, but it's not going
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 winners announced: the full list
Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continue its GOTY streak? Here are BAFTA's picks for games of the year.
Philz Coffee makes stunning decision after uproar over Pride flag removal
"I made a mistake, and I am sincerely sorry," CEO Mahesh Sadarangani said in a statement.
Indonesia's fire crisis comes into focus as high-resolution satellite maps expose 5.62 million hectares affected
Indonesia experiences massive forest fires as the dry season approaches. They are a major environmental challenge because they damage forests and other land, endanger lives, and disrupt local economies. Using sharp, high-resolution imagery from Sentinel-2 satellites, capable of
‘Mile End Kicks’ and ‘Roommates’ Director Chandler Levack on Collaborating With Adam Sandler and Exploring ‘Gender Envy’ in Semi-Autobiographical Film
Chandler Levack was 27 years old when she started writing the story she couldn’t stop thinking about. The Montreal indie music scene she’d once called home was years behind her now, and Levack — then a film and music critic — sat down to excavate the summer she was 24, which
Apparently the name of one of the most famous RPG series of all time was a last-minute band-aid: 'I don't think he knew what it meant any more than we did'
"In the end, we had a game that almost didn't resemble our original idea at all."
Glazyhaze – “Do You?”
The newest single from Italian shoegazers Glazyhaze is dizzying bliss. “Do You?” follows last November’s one-off song “Nirvana,” which followed their sophomore album SONIC from earlier in the year. “Do You?” has some cozy distortive fuzz that’s contrasted nicely with guitar
Aaron Carter’s mom creates GoFundMe to get singer star on the Walk of Fame
Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub due to sedatives and gas inhalation.
Platinum-free catalyst splits hydrogen from water for energy, running 1,000 hours at industry standards
Using a renewable energy source has multiple benefits, including reducing harmful emissions and dependence on fossil fuels while increasing efficiency. But many renewable energy sources have a higher cost than fossil fuels due to the materials needed to make them usable, such
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.
A few years back, the Mini Cooper’s taillights were...
A few years back, the Mini Cooper’s taillights were designed to look like the Union Jack flag, which is fine until you turn the blinker on and it looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction . I hated this design the moment I saw it on the road.
Iran, not US, cancels Hormuz blockade after Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened to international shipping following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, prompting thanks from President Donald Trump – who then said the US naval blockade on Iranian ports will continue. “In line with the ceasefire
Trump Adviser Compares Him to God in Resurfaced Quote
Amongst the upper echelons of the MAGA movement, Donald Trump’s word is God’s. Paula White-Cain, a Pentecostal televangelist who has offered Trump spiritual guidance since 2002 and was appointed to run the White House Faith Office last year, once said that “saying no to Trump
Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.
‘FernGully’ Live-Action Movie Directed by Marielle Heller in the Works at Amazon MGM
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Nightbitch” filmmaker Marielle Heller is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of “FernGully,” which is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. The 1992 animated classic “FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” followed the magical
Man Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay Considers Guilty Plea: Report
Prosecutors are also asking the Court of Appeals to overturn the acquittal of another man accused of killing the pioneering DJ
Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) - Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is "conditional on U.S. adherence to the terms
An endangered mouse may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change
Pacific pocket mice are geographically isolated, but the species may retain the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.
Quantum-informed AI improves long-term turbulence forecasts while using far less memory
An AI model informed by calculations from a quantum computer can better predict the behavior of a complex physical system over the long term than current best models that use only conventional computers, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London)
Parrots are not just mimicking words—they use proper names like humans to identify individuals
Like many animals, parrots make sounds that suggest they are talking with each other, maybe even calling out to a specific parrot. But do they truly have names in the same way people do? To find out, Lauryn Benedict, a biology professor at the University of Northern Colorado,
One of the world's rarest mouses is adapting to climate change
A new study on climate adaptation in the Pacific pocket mouse—North America's most endangered mouse has been published in Science Advances. The research highlights a major challenge for endangered species, as many lack the genetic diversity needed to survive changing climates.
Did AI just solve the mystery of one of El Greco’s most enigmatic paintings?
For years, art historians believed The Baptism of Christ was likely painted by El Greco with assistance from other artists. But new research suggests otherwise
D4vd Arrested After a Seven-Month Investigation: How We Got Here
Months of secretive hearings and speculation culminated with the arrest of the singer in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas
First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began
Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire
New South LA Dunkin’ Donuts won’t let diners inside as customer trashes store
They want your money — but they don't want you inside the store.
French widow detained by ICE after GI husband's death released, returns to France
After being held in a U.S. immigration detention facility for the past 16 days, an elderly French woman returned home to France on Friday. Marie-Thérèse Ross was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama on April 1 for overstaying her 90-day visa. She
Developer Feels ‘Shut Down And Silenced’ After BAFTA Awards Pulled Her Game Over Its Subject Matter
The Quiet Things is an autobiographical narrative game about childhood trauma
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
April 17 - Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in a coup five years ago.
Tokayev calls for UN reform and “strategic restraint” amid rising global tensions
At a time of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global power dynamics, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has issued a stark warning about the growing fragility of the international system, urging renewed commitment to multilateralism, institutional
Medicine's next leap: Delivering gene therapies exactly where they're needed
A quiet revolution is underway in modern medicine: Drug development is aiming to move from managing disease to correcting it through RNA and gene-editing therapies. But delivering these treatments safely and precisely to the right cells remains a major hurdle—especially in
Mining waste product could help store carbon emissions, study suggests
A new Concordia-led study suggests that iron-rich slag, one of mining's biggest waste products, could help store carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The researchers examined whether slag, a waste material generated from metal processing, can trap the greenhouse gas under realistic
“drop dead”: Gorgeous
It’s a hit. That’s my first takeaway from "drop dead." There’s a lot to say about the lead single from Olivia Rodrigo’s third LP, but first and foremost it does what a lead single is supposed to do, drilling itself into your brain immediately. After one listen this morning, the
Miley Cyrus Taps Former ‘Hannah Montana’ Impersonator, Lainey Wilson, for ‘Younger You’
The duet marks a special, full-circle moment for Wilson
Lebanon president says future deal will not cede territory
BEIRUT, April 17 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that any future deal reached by the government would not cede any territory or undermine Lebanon's national rights, without saying whether he was referring to prospective talks with Israel. The televised
MAGA Increasingly Believes Trump Assassination Attempt Was Fake
As Donald Trump’s MAGA base sours on him, some of them now think the 2024 assassination attempt on him in Butler, Pennsylvania, was staged. Wired reports that this conspiracy theory started to take hold after Joe Kent, who resigned from the Trump administration over the Iran
‘Jaunt’ California Road Trip Romantic Dramedy Unveils Trailer, Sets Release Date
Freestyle Digital Media has unveiled the trailer for “Jaunt,” a romantic dramedy that traces a spontaneous road trip along the California coast, ahead of its worldwide digital debut April 21. Written by J.R. Rappaport and directed by Alexi Papalexopoulos, “Jaunt” follows Paul,
Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race
The machine kicked and flailed about, but it would take a team of humans and a stretcher to get it off the course
