Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners investment firm is no longer part of Paramount Skydance’s acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Affinity Partners said in a statement to Bloomberg, which first reported the news: “With two strong competitors vying to secure the future
CEO Swen Vincke says Larian is using AI for concept art, placeholder text, PowerPoint presentations, and to 'explore ideas.'
As a holiday season treat, “Fallout” fans will get to head to New Vegas sooner than expected with Tuesday’s early release of the second season of the Amazon TV series. But the 24-hour shift up for the premiere episode featuring the adventures of Lucy (Ella Purnell) and The
President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a US travel ban by barring nationals of seven more countries including Syria, as well as Palestinian Authority passport holders, from entering the United States. Trump, who has long campaigned to restrict immigration and has spoken in
Six members of Canada's parliament travelling from Jordan were denied entry to the occupied West Bank on Tuesday by Israeli authorities who accused the delegation of being sponsored by "a terror entity." Jenny Kwan, an opposition lawmaker with Canada's left-wing New Democratic
The same historic facilities that some 50 years ago prepared NASA's twin Voyager probes for their ongoing interstellar odyssey are helping to ready a towering commercial spacecraft for a journey to the moon. Launches involve brutal shaking and astonishingly loud noises, and
Following collectible editions for the first three books in the “Twilight” series for its 20th anniversary, the remaining books in the Stephanie Meyers saga are getting special-edition releases. To celebrate the remaining four books in Meyer’s iconic series, LBYR President and
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage dissects Tuesday's announcement of finalists in 12 categories.
The holidays are upon us and if you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea for your colleagues or boss, consider springing for a new coffee machine. A bonus: if they end up bringing the coffee or espresso maker to the office, it’ll be a gift that you can enjoy all year long
Using an extreme form of chiaroscuro, Wright portrays the dramatic moment of intellectual or moral revelation in his paintings of scientific subjects.
The Finals outfit is easy to earn, but you gotta try Embark's free-to-play FPS.
This foundation offers annual grants to support sculptors and ceramic artists with funding, studio advancement, and opportunities for material exploration.
It's once again time to look back on the year that was.
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is being charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his parents at their home in Brentwood. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life without parole or the death penalty, said Nathan Hochman, the Los Angeles district
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is getting 4 trailers, and the first has already leaked, revealing the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Capt. America
Meaning is slippery in the new Philadelphia institution dedicated to the modernist master Alexander Calder.
Steam's last major sale of the year starts this week, and it'll include discounts on some of 2025's best games and more.
If we were all Japanese pond frogs, we’d have nothing to fear from murder hornets. “ When I watched the recorded videos in slow motion, the frogs were clearly stung multiple times yet showed no apparent injury or mortality .” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
At the end a long NBA in-season tournament with thrills and all sorts of surprises, the last two teams battle each other for victory and the chance to hoist the Emirates NBA Cup trophy. For the 2025 NBA Cup Finals, two NBA powerhouses go head-to-head, as Victor Wembanyama and
A new study led by scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) Shark Lab reveals a critical link between seasonal seabird nesting and the movements of top marine predators in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called on food industry companies to strengthen their recall compliance practices, less than a month after recalled ByHeart infant formula was found on shelves. In a Monday letter to industry leaders, Donald Prater — the FDA’s principal
Democrats are looking to hold onto a state Senate seat in Kentucky that was vacated earlier this year when David Yates stepped down to serve as Jefferson County Clerk. The special election Tuesday night pits Democrat Gary Clemons, an Army veteran and union leader, against
Legalized sports betting comes with a hidden public safety cost: a measurable rise in violent and impulsive crime on game days––even in states without gambling, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.
Marina Abramović is Zohran’s muse, the Whitney Biennial announces its exhibitors, the High Line replaces a giant pigeon with a huge Buddha, and more.
President Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation expanding the scope of his administration’s ban on travel into the United States from various countries, targeting Syria and those from the Palestinian territory. The proclamation adds “full restrictions and entry limitations” on
Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can prevent them from properly functioning and even lead to disease.
If there is another shutdown, Bessent added, Senate Republicans “should immediately forego the filibuster, keep the government open and let the economy do its thing.”
Whoopi Goldberg is condemning any Republican staying silent after Donald Trump issued a takedown of Rob Reiner despite the director’s tragic death at 78 years old. On the latest episode of “The View” (via EW), Goldberg said “there’s no justification” for Trump’s post, which
Carhartt and Salomon are picking up where they left off. The two brands have reunited for a second collaboration, this time reworking Salomon’s X-ALP silhouette into a rugged, utility-forward sneaker that underscores their shared obsession with performance, durability and
Minnesota Republican Representative Tom Emmer was asked directly if he agreed with President Trump’s assessment that the thousands of Somali residents he represents are “garbage.” He couldn’t give a straight answer. “Mr. Emmer, do you agree with President Trump that say, 5,000
President Trump and his Cabinet members on Tuesday defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after Vanity Fair published what she described as a “disingenuously framed hit piece.” Wiles sat for 11 interviews with the outlet to describe her role as the first female chief
Earlier this month, someone tried to sell a refrigerator that was supposedly once owned by Ariel Pink . That auction ended with zero bids. Nobody wanted Ariel Pink's fridge! Apparently, Pink should've been born into a different generation of problematic rock frontmen. The same
Salt marshes, those critical habitats that protect coastal towns from flooding, store massive amounts of blue carbon, support fisheries and play a key role in ecological resilience, are struggling to survive as oceans rise due to climate change.
Kit Harington is joining another sprawling, magical universe after “Game of Thrones.” The Jon Snow actor is now lending his voice to the “Harry Potter” world through Audible’s audiobook series, which debuted last month with “The Sorcerer’s Stone.” Harington plays the wizarding
If you think age is an obstacle to your art career, Paddy Johnson wants you to think again.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a leading defense hawk, on Tuesday called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to release the full video of the Sept. 2 follow-up strike on distressed mariners in the Caribbean Sea to all members of Congress, signaling his dissatisfaction with the
Representative Ilhan Omar just called the Department of Homeland Security’s bluff after it denied that ICE agents had ever pulled over her son. DHS claimed Tuesday that the agency had “absolutely ZERO record” of federal agents pulling over Omar’s son, after the Minnesota
President Donald Trump, for some reason, lashed out again at Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison — complaining about his treatment by CBS News’ “60 Minutes” newsmagazine. “For those people that think I am close with the new owners of CBS, please
A group of hardline conservatives in the House on Tuesday threatened to block an infrastructure bill, but ended their saber-rattling and voted to advance the measure after saying they won some concessions. The bill, dubbed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic
Will more capital trump more scrutiny?
Larian says that nothing AI-generated will appear in its games, and that it does not "develop concept art" with AI tools.
The FBI initially expressed hesitation about searching President Trump’s home for documents, suggesting there were less intrusive ways to recover the classified records being stored at Mar-a-Lago. Emails released by Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) show the
The 'Game of Thrones' actress beat out a trio of stars after she left the director "mesmerized" during her audition.
Fans and ex-Larian devs are not thrilled to hear the Divinity dev is implementing AI into its workflow The post Larian’s AI Use Has Even Baldur’s Gate 3 Diehards Speaking Out appeared first on Kotaku .
“We’re gonna salute a Jewish songwriter we were not expecting to be saluting,” Ira Kaplan told the crowd
Plans to release Rob Reiner‘s final film “Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale,” which had not yet been dated, are on currently on pause after the director’s death Sunday. Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the concert performance film directed by Reiner
What keeps our cells the right size? Scientists have long puzzled over this fundamental question, since cells that are too large or too small are linked to many diseases. Until now, the genetic basis behind cell size has largely been a mystery. New research has, for the first
When two black holes merge or two neutron stars collide, gravitational waves can be generated. They spread at the speed of light and cause tiny distortions in space-time. Albert Einstein predicted their existence, and the first direct experimental observation dates from 2015.
Nuno F Gomes Loureiro, 47, a nuclear science and engineering professor was shot "multiple times" at his home.
