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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
‘Silent Friend’ Review: Ildikó Enyedi’s Utterly Enchanting New Film Speaks for the Trees
Thirty years ago or so, British arborist Thomas Pakenham had an unlikely bestseller with “Meetings With Remarkable Trees,” a lavish, photographically illustrated doorstop that, for a time, seemed to adorn at least every other coffee table in sight. The book, a valentine to the
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Shares Spooky First Look at No Drama Horror Shorts Ahead of TIFF Premiere
TIFF audiences, prepare to be terrified as a new generation of horror filmmakers make their world premieres at the festival. The inaugural class of Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and TIFF’s “No Drama” Initiative will debut their horror short films during a special
Texas governor signs camp safety bills after deadly flooding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R ) signed several pieces of legislation on Friday to ensure camper safety after more than a dozen people were killed at Camp Mystic, a camp for children in the center of the state, during floods earlier this year. “As camper parents, Cecilia and I know
Tetsuya Nomura Says Development Of FF7 Remake Part 3 And Kingdom Hearts 4 Are On Schedule
The man behind both the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy and the Kingdom Hearts franchise says development on the next games is 'progressing really smoothly' The post Tetsuya Nomura Says Development Of FF7 Remake Part 3 And Kingdom Hearts 4 Are On Schedule appeared
How to defeat the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Here's where to find the Bell Beast boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and how to defeat it to unlock fast travel.
Fede Alvarez Will Not Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel
The filmmaker and co-writer Rodo Sayagues have completed a script, and now he and producer Ridley Scott are on the hunt for a new director.
Drake Told To ‘Chill Out’ By Ghostface Killah
'I've been called worse than that.' The post Drake Told To ‘Chill Out’ By Ghostface Killah appeared first on HipHopDX .
Diddy Makes Bid For Acquittal Or New Trial
He is sentenced next month. The post Diddy Makes Bid For Acquittal Or New Trial appeared first on HipHopDX .
Fallon Revs Up ‘Tonight Show’ for Detroit
Jimmy Fallon will take NBC’s “Tonight Show” to Detroit for a special episode, one of a handful of non-traditional broadcasts of the program he is undertaking in the fall. The late-night host will tape one “Tonight” episode at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, September 14, and
Epstein survivors are speaking truth to power — will America listen?
Each time a survivor speaks publicly, our culture is forced to reckon with how deeply trafficking and sexual violence penetrate society’s most privileged layers.
FilmSharks Picks up Fantastic Fest Premiere ‘The Evil That Binds Us,’ a Thriller From Nico Postiglione (EXCLUSIVE)
FilmSharks has nabbed international sales rights to “The Evil That Binds Us” (“Todos los males”), a Chile-Mexico co-production from Nico Postiglione (“Immersion”) set to bow in competition at the upcoming edition of Austin’s Fantastic Fest. Backed by Oro Films, Whisky Content
White House ballroom demolition doesn't need approval: Trump-appointed panel chief
The White House does not need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission to begin demolition and site preparation work for President Trump's new ballroom project.
Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%, scientists say
Researchers are developing bio-based fertilisers that reduce pollution, save energy and could curb Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. One promising solution: algae grown on wastewater.
Rich Amiri – “In & Out”
Late last year we checked in on the ascendent Boston rapper Rich Amiri as he released his career-best album War Ready . He’s already ramping up to a new one, Grit & Grace , which includes last month’s lead single “ Paranoid .” Today he’s back with another preview, “In & Out,”
Fans Are Trying To Crack A Cryptic, Unlisted Cyberpunk 2077 Video
Time to visit the nearest ripperdoc to get some tinfoil hats permanently installed The post Fans Are Trying To Crack A Cryptic, Unlisted Cyberpunk 2077 Video appeared first on Kotaku .
Texas Democrat has doubts GOP will pick up 5 seats with redistricting
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said he thinks Republicans will gain three House seats after Texas's controversial redistricting, not the five President Trump is hoping for. Trump asked Texas Republicans to draw new districts to net five more Republican seats ahead of next year's
Here’s Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Getting Review-Bombed In China
A poor translation has tanked Steam reviews from Chinese-language fans The post Here’s Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Getting Review-Bombed In China appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump should send in the Guard to protect civil rights, like Eisenhower and Kennedy did
President Trump has proposed deploying federal troops to Chicago to fight violent crime, while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker oppose the move, citing its potential to disrupt the lives of ordinary citizens.
British Director Oscar Hudson’s ‘Straight Circle’ Scores Top Venice Critics’ Week Prize
British director Oscar Hudson’s feature debut “Straight Circle,” an absurdist anti-war satire starring twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor as two soldiers of equal rank in opposing armies, is the big winner of the Venice Critics’ Week where it scooped the grand prize and the award
Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson’s Engimatic Paintings
What do the objects we surround ourselves with say about who we are? 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 Mystery Abounds in Angela Burson’s Engimatic
Edward Berger on ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ Spritzing Colin Farrell and the Status of His ‘Bourne’ Movie
Berger’s sweaty noir about lies, loss and lucky gloves debuts at Toronto.
Both the Israelis and the Palestinians are obligated not to erase the other
Especially amid hysterical cries in Israel against the idea of a Palestinian state, the life-affirming elements of the Palestinian national movement must clearly oppose the notion of 'Palestine instead of Israel'
GOP senator stymies Georgia sanctions bill, puzzling democracy activists
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is standing in the way of a bipartisan push to tighten sanctions on the country of Georgia, which lawmakers and advocates say is the best way to stand up for pro-democracy forces and counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence in the country.
Justin Bieber Continues to Be Horny for Hailey on ‘Swag II’
His new music focuses on their romance instead of marital problems
Mark Volman, Turtles and Flo & Eddie Co-Founder and Singer on ‘Happy Together,’ Dies at 78
Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band the Turtles and singer known as “Flo” of Flo & Eddie, died in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday after a brief sudden illness. He was 78. Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Volman began playing music and performing at an early age. After
In Ildikó Enyedi’s ‘Silent Friend,’ the Plants Are Watching: ‘We Are Not Alone’
In the Venice premiere “Silent Friend,” Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi observes people trying to communicate with plants — in 1908, 1972 and 2020, respectively. Not for the first time, though. In her 1999 drama “Simon the Magician,” a plant served as a witness in a murder
Our Dark, Unvaccinated Future
Diseases that cause suffocation, paralysis, and childhood death are poised to come surging back The post Our Dark, Unvaccinated Future appeared first on Nautilus .
3 Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (Sept. 5-7 2025)
For when you've died one too many times in Hollow Knight Silksong and need something else to check out.
Researchers discover massive geo-hydrogen source to the west of the Mussau Trench
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the solar system. As a source of clean energy, hydrogen is well-suited for sustainable development, and Earth is a natural hydrogen factory. However, most hydrogen vents reported to date are small, and the geological processes
Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds with one stone as they address two of the world's biggest challenges: plastic pollution and the
More scrutiny of domestic fishing fleets at ports could help deter illegal fishing
An internationally binding treaty known as the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) has made it harder for vessels fishing outside national waters to avoid port inspections for illegal catches, but inconsistent standards across foreign versus domestic fleets could undermine its
Discovery of North America's role in Asia's monsoons offers new insights into climate change
A study published in the journal Science Advances, indicates how the heating in North America can trigger remote effects in Asia—this could be further exacerbated by anthropogenic global warming and human modification of the North American land surface.
We need more open science in biotech — here's how we achieve it
The Golden Age of antibiotic discovery was characterized by remarkable openness and collaboration, and the same spirit is needed now to combat the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, which requires data sharing and AI to accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics.
Sean Penn Joins Dardenne Brothers, Walter Salles as Executive Producer on Brazil’s ‘Manas’
"I felt as if I had to put my skin back on after watching it," says the two-time Oscar winner about the film by Marianna Brennand.
Human Marks: Tattooing in Contemporary Art
This exhibition at the Hartford Art School Galleries explores convergences between tattoo culture and global contemporary art.
Sean Penn Joins Oscar Contender ‘Manas’ as Executive Producer
Sean Penn has joined Marianna Brennand’s debut feature “Manas” as executive producer. The Brazilian film won Brennand the best director award at Venice Days, the independent parallel section of the Venice Film Festival. Penn joins “I’m Still Here” director Walter Salles,
South Korea Is Pissed at Trump After Massive ICE Raid
The Department of Homeland Security has already started bragging about its agency’s biggest single-site enforcement operation at a Hyundai plant in Georgia—but one close U.S. ally isn’t happy at all. Most of the nearly 500 people arrested in a massive raid at a Hyundai plant
Green Day Share First Teaser For Road Trip Comedy New Year’s Rev
Back in February we learned Green Day were making a touring-oriented road trip comedy with the behemoth music venues and ticketing monopoly Live Nation and that they were casting “ punks, emo, hardcore & alt people ” to work as extras during wintertime shoots in Oklahoma City.
'Atoms, ja, atoms': Physics pioneer key to microscopy 'revolution in resolution'
Seventy years ago, in Osmond Laboratory on Penn State's University Park campus, Erwin W. Müller, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics, became the first person to "see" an atom. In doing so, Müller cemented his legacy, not only at Penn State, but also as a pioneer in the
Netflix Lands ‘Saturn Return’ Starring Rachel Brosnahan, Charles Melton and Will Poulter
Netflix has picked up “Saturn Return,” a hot project that CAA is pitching with Rachel Brosnahan, Charles Melton and Will Poulter attached to star. Plan B — Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner’s company, which just announced its first international outpost in London — is
DOJ responds to official’s Epstein comments in hidden-camera video
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing back on comments made by a senior official in a hidden-camera video recorded and published by far-right operative James O’Keefe in which the official weighs in on the case of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Joseph
US clothing retailers test rich shoppers with new pricing strategy as tariffs persist
While lower-income households are hunting for bargains as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has forced companies to raise prices, wealthier consumers are buying steadily, largely unaffected by the cooling labor market.
Can you remain anonymous if you win the $1.8B Powerball jackpot?
Experts generally recommend keeping your victory a secret if you win, but some states don't allow that.
A warning from Texas and Ohio about Republicans' redistricting power-grab
As Chairs of the Democratic Party in Ohio and Texas, we have a warning for the rest of the country: Republicans will do anything they can to stay in power, including subverting basic principles of democracy. Why? Because they don’t respect the voters. In Texas, because of their
Drake, Lady Gaga, Tame Impala, and All the Songs You Need to Know
Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Jurassic insects with leaf-like wings found alongside their plant models in China
A research team led by Prof. Huang Diying from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) has identified three species of Jurassic orthopterans—an insect group that includes grasshoppers, crickets and katydids—with forewing
The “Department of War” Is the Most Honest Thing Trump Has Ever Done
With the news that President Donald Trump has taken a sudden interest in renaming the Department of Defense the “Department of War,” one has to wonder: Was the U.S. military really in need of some kind of hypermuscular rebrand? If anything, Trump’s renaming stunt should remind
