Meryl Streep: Marvel Has Made Moviegoing “So Boring”
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Who Merits the Longest NY Times Obituaries?
Using the NY Times Archive API , journalist Ted Alcorn built Below the Fold , a dashboard through which you can explore the last 25 years of Times coverage: 2.2 million articles containing 1.5 billion words. You can slice and dice this data in a bunch of different ways — it’s a
Avi Nesher to Direct Adaptation of Best-Seller ‘Sons and Soldiers’ for Jagman Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
Jagman Productions and producer Josh Green have acquired the rights to adapt Bruce Henderson’s “Sons and Soldiers,” with acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher set to direct. Henderson’s book follows a small group of young German-born Jewish refugees who escaped from
Nintendo Direct has been around for 15 years — it may not last forever
Nintendo Direct is a signature showcase, but former workers say that the announcement format might have become too big for Nintendo's liking.
Megyn Kelly Bashes Trump’s Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired: ‘It’s Very Inappropriate’
Jimmy Kimmel has another free-speech defender: Megyn Kelly, who sharply criticized Donald Trump’s demands for Disney and ABC to fire the late-night host over Kimmel’s roast of Melania Trump as having “the glow of an expectant widow.” Kelly, on Thursday’s episode of her podcast,
The Metal Gear Solid 2 HD Source Code Has Reportedly Leaked 15 Years Later
Strangely enough, the leak apparently contains data from a Nintendo Wii port of Metal Gear Solid 2 HD
Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot
Jane Fonda was the main attraction on the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival, not counting the ostensible honoree of the evening, the late Robert Redford, who costarred with her in the film that was about to be shown, 1967’s “Barefoot in the Park,” along with three
Far Cry 4 director pushes back against Far Cry TV showrunner calling game stories 'pointless' and executes a drive-by on Alien: Earth 'which turned into a kind of weird Peter Pan gets a dog story'
"The best Far Cry game to me is a fish out of water story."
Oscars to Screenwriters: You Gotta Be Human
The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created
Best new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 1-3)
Xbox Game Pass added a lot of new games in recent weeks. Here are some of the best additions from last month.
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
Kingdom Come Studio Declines To Shut Down Rumors Its Working On A Lord Of The Rings RPG
Also: the Hollywood war over Battlefield has only just begun
‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kohli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue Was Re-Recorded
Sony’s PlayStation debuted “Saros,” its latest splashy AAA title for the PS5, this week to overwhelmingly positive reviews. But while critics have had advance time with single-player action game, players just diving in this weekend after the title’s Thursday release have an
Junior Varsity’s New EP Is Ready
Last year we named the LA alt-pop group Junior Varsity a Band To Watch. They’ve since pared down to a duo, with singer Brooke Danaher no longer listed as a band member and singer-songwriter-producers Greg Aram and Zach Michel remaining. Last month they released a single called
Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day
The outage has hampered communication concerning a critical vulnerability that gives root.
Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A Miami federal jury on Friday convicted former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) of conspiracy and other crimes tied to a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera and his consultant, Esther Nuhfer, were found guilty of breaking the
France and Germany send firefighters to help battle woodland blazes in Netherlands
Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.
Gold for Tajikistan on Day 1 in Dushanbe
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 opened with a brilliant day for the home crowd as Nurali Emomali struck gold. Anudari Jamsran, Ayub Bliev, Odette Giuffrida and Olga Mukhina also topped the podium in a packed Kasri Tennis arena.
Am…am I “alternatively influential” ?...
Am…am I “alternatively influential” ? Defined roughly as “public thinkers and tastemakers who have real clout in their own demesnes despite only modest internet followings”.
I didn't think a 2D platformer could be scary, but oh boy did this game about a forsaken nun in a dead world of demon cockroaches prove me wrong
Wishlist Metamorphosis immediately.
China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision
May 1 (Reuters) - China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N. Security Council's decision to end the mandate of a longrunning peacekeeping mission in Lebanon at the end of this year. The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon
Exclusives Are Still The Top Reason People Play Games On Consoles, But They’re Becoming Less Important
One possible reason Xbox and PlayStation are possibly backing away from porting games to more platforms
Middle East war's impact on shipping hitting refugee aid: UNCHR
The UN refugee agency on Friday said the Middle East war had sent its freight rates soaring, hitting the delivery of aid to refugees in the wider region and Africa. Shipping rates from UNHCR's three main source countries for emergency supplies -- India, Pakistan and China --
Uncovering Hidden Martian Glaciers With Drones
We know they’re there, we just don’t know how deep they are The post Uncovering Hidden Martian Glaciers With Drones appeared first on Nautilus .
Mullin defends WHCA dinner security perimeter, says Secret Service ‘performed their job’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday defended the Secret Service’s response to Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, saying agents “performed their job” by preventing the gunman from breaching the second security
Neverness to Everness interactive maps
Our Neverness to Everness interactive maps show you where to find every collectible location, along with fishing spots, quests, and more
North West Steps Into Her Own on ‘N0rth4evr’
On her debut EP, the 12-year-old artist turns rage rap, emo, and hyperpop into a surprisingly assured statement of self
Kacey Musgraves, Vince Staples, Madonna, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Mark Cuban warns these 5 job categories are at risk due to AI
Cuban said the shift is already underway, driven by companies weighing the cost and productivity of AI systems against human labor.
US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.
Pope Leo Appoints Bishops Who Warned America Is Regressing Under Trump
Pope Leo XIV has named three new bishops in the United States, each of whom have been vocal critics of President Trump. Evelio Menjivar, a formerly undocumented immigrant, will be the new bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia and Gary Studniewski and
Treasury Department tells US ships not to pay Hormuz tolls to Iran
The Treasury Department on Friday warned U.S. shippers that they could face sanctions if they have been found paying Iranian tolls to gain access through the Strait of Hormuz. The department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released an advisory stating the U.S. is
A rare Steam life sim that makes cozy games look boring
Walk of Life is an offbeat game where the roles are things like senior citizen and workaholic. The amazing art style mimics comic books.
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
Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’
Former JPMorgan staffer Chirayu Rana – who accused bank exec Lorna Hajdini of forcing him to be her “sex slave” – apparently asked a legal advice chatbot about similar allegations 10 months ago.
Box Office: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts With Trend-Setting $10M in Previews
The 20th Century film reunites original stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt and is the first female-led property to kick off the summer box office.
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day
From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is on sale for $259.99 ($50
Trump formally tells Congress Iran ceasefire counts against 60-day deadline
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since
Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia
WASHINGTON, May 1 - Advocacy group Access Now said a major human rights conference was canceled at the last minute following pressure from Chinese officials on the government of Zambia.
USA's top amusement park isn’t Disney, Universal or Dollywood, Tripadvisor shows
An amusement park in Pennsylvania has earned the top spot in Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” Travelers’ Choice Awards.
How ‘Michael’ Editors Condensed the Four-Hour Epic and Why Jaafar Jackson’s Voiceover Got Left on the Cutting Room Floor
The original cut of the biopic “Michael” hit the four-hour mark as it charted Michael Jackson’s journey from a young boy (played by Juliano Valdi) singing with his brothers as “The Jackson 5” to rising to become a global megastar (his nephew, Jaafar Jackson), and ending with
Hit cowboy co-op shooter's servers are struggling, developer says its service provider 'is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping'
Is it a serious complaint? Perhaps not. It is pretty funny, though.
Salmon Sex, Psychedelics, And ‘Shake-A-JPEG Technology’: The Story Behind One Of 2026’s Best And Most Baffling Games
Lord, what fools these mortals be!
What Artists Sign Away
Long consignment periods, moral rights waivers, and opaque "standard" contracts serve the institution more than the artist.
Prisonnier Du Temps Announces New Album Prendre Le Pouvoir Par La Force: Hear Two Songs
Jacky Cadiou plays bass in the extremely sick French oi band Syndrome 81, and he’s also the man behind the solo project Prisonnier Du Temps. (It’s French of “Prisoner Of Time.”) With Prisonnier Du Temps, Cadiou messes around with the same oi tradition that Syndrome 81 uses as a
Watch live: Trump seeks to sell economic agenda in speech to seniors
President Trump will give remarks Friday afternoon to seniors in Florida as part of an effort to sell his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. His trip to The Villages — one of the nation's most prominent retirement communities — will highlight his "No Tax on
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Hosting Met Gala Pre-Party (EXCLUSIVE)
Before Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos make their debut as honorary co-chairs and lead financial sponsors of the Met Gala on Monday, the couple will hold court at a private pre-party over the weekend. The subject line of emailed invites to the Saturday night soiree reads,
