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Val Kilmer’s AI-Generated Performance in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Debuts With Trailer
The late actor's daughter gave her blessing for writer-director Coerte Voorhees to digitally create scenes using Kilmer's likeness.
Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose . “From a...
Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose . “From a shareholder’s perspective, the bag that falls apart is the better product. That’s the business model. Repeat failure, repeat purchase, repeat revenue. The quality decline isn’t a side effect. It’s the strategy.”
'Bathtub ring' hints at ancient Martian ocean
Caltech researchers have identified geological features on Mars that could point to the existence of a long-dried ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet's surface. The research was conducted by former Caltech postdoctoral scholar Abdallah Zaki and Caltech professor
Soil species face extinction risk as one in five assessed are threatened
A new report led by Conservation International and IUCN, published today in Oryx, warns that over 40% of more than 8,500 soil‑dependent species are at risk of extinction or Data‑Deficient on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Autonomy key to happiness, study finds
If you can't get no satisfaction, then maybe it's because happiness does not only stem from pleasure or a meaningful existence. Instead, a new Simon Fraser University study suggests that freedom is the key to happiness.
Live Nation Operated as a Monopoly, Jury Finds
Consequences could range from heavy monetary damages to a possible breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster
The Top-Rated Steam Release Of 2026 Is A Clever, Creepy Inversion Of Cozy Games
Did you know octopi love chicken parm?
North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA says
North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.
American-born journalist detained in Kuwait for six weeks amid press freedom crackdown
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who had reposted verified CNN footage of U.S. fighter jets being shot down in Kuwait, has been detained since early March on charges that press freedom groups say are being used to intimidate journalists. His arrest was unknown for six weeks
Rihanna Becomes First Woman to Surpass 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications in Music History
Amazingly, she pulled off this landmark feat based solely on the strength of her catalog on streaming services, since her last album came out 10 years ago
‘Re-Uniting’ Filmmaker Laura Adkin to Direct Best-Selling Author Catherine McKenzie’s First Movie Script (Exclusive)
Adkin and producer Krista Rand are headed to Cannes to shop 'Out of Luck' from the ‘Vacation Mysteries’ writer ahead of production in Hungary.
White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and
US Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. As voting continued, the
Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says
JERUSALEM, April 15 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's stronghold of Bint Jbeil, as pressure mounted for a ceasefire between Israel
Dan Stevens in The Terror season 3 is giving me Legion vibes
AMC's anthology horror show The Terror returns with Devil in Silver, based on Victor LaValle's novel of the same name. Watch the first trailer here.
Final Fantasy XIV's best quote elevated the MMO to new heights
FFXIV Heavensward's big death scene finally brings the game's vision into focus and sets it apart from its peers
Dark volcanic ash has visibly reshaped Martian surface since 1976
Noticeable change on Mars often takes millions of years—but the European Space Agency's Mars Express has captured a blanket of dark ash creeping across the planet in just decades.
Waiting to enter primary school may improve educational outcomes in low-income countries, study shows
A new study found that children who start school at older ages complete more total years of schooling, had greater wealth in adulthood, and had fewer teen pregnancies. Men were less likely to become HIV-infected and women were less likely to experience the death of a child.
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s performance. Kilmer, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father
Historic or disgraceful? Talks with Israel met with hesitation and fatigue in Lebanon
Lebanese media portrayed the meeting in Washington as a coerced concession, while officials downplayed its significance. 'It does not reflect the interests of Lebanon or the Lebanese people,' said one journalist
Leavitt denies reporting US is seeking extended ceasefire with Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referring to “bad reporting” that the U.S. had formally requested an extension of the
Krafton still 'supporting the early access launch of Subnautica 2' despite its name being removed from the Steam page
Following their courtroom clash, developer Unknown Worlds is now listed as Subnautica 2's publisher rather than parent company Krafton.
‘Significant’ fire breaks out at Viva Energy refinery in Australia, authorities say
The refinery can process up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
Driscoll shuts down social media accounts after post celebrating Duckworth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. Soldier for Life (SFL) — an Army unit that connects and helps shape and amplify
What time does Pragmata release in your time zone?
Pragmata's release times vary depending on your platform. Here's when Pragmata releases on PC and console in your time zone
Unearthed mega-structure hints at communal rule in Romania 6,000 years ago
Archaeologists working at the ancient settlement of Stăuceni-"Holm" in northeastern Romania have uncovered a mega-structure measuring 350 square meters dating back about 6,000 years. This is one of the few examples of a massive building that has been physically excavated in the
Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump administration and the Interior Department will be submitting the plans for the
Three paramedics killed in successive Israeli strikes in Lebanon, officials say
Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.
Is Jamie Dornan the right choice to replace Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn?
The latest casting news for Andy Serkis' Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has Peter Jackson and JRR Tolkien fans divided.
The Trump administration is looking to experts to weigh in on peptides
Peptide-based substances are largely unproven and risky, experts say, but they’re gaining popularity among influencers and athletes—and the U.S. health secretary.
One battered skull exposes a lost killer from dinosaur dawn and a vanished bloodline
"You want to stick your finger in a dinosaur brain?" asked Simba Srivastava. Surrounded by cabinets full of ancient bones in the paleobiology lab, the Virginia Tech undergraduate student held out a lumpy, pockmarked fossil.
A 3D map of 47 million galaxies is redefining our view of the universe
For the last five years, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has been systematically scanning the night sky. Today marks the completion of its first map, which is the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe ever made.
Two Japanese aquariums have released their 2026...
Two Japanese aquariums have released their 2026 flowcharts of their penguins’ relationships . “Penguin drama can include serious crushes and heartbreaks but also adultery and egg-stealing.”
Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands
By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years. The site was pounded into rubble by Israeli strikes last week in an attack that killed their
Exclusive-Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
By Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan Saul DUBAI, April 15 (Reuters) - Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States if a deal is clinched
Ashes Of Creation CEO Fires Back In Legal Battle Over Failed Kickstarter MMO With Damning Emails About Not Paying Severance
Former Intrepid Studios CEO Steven Sharif shared his statement, along with alleged texts from Intrepid Studio's Board of Directors, earlier today
What happens if you don't file taxes on time?
Tax Day is here. Ran out of time? Here's what to do.
'Fantastic feeling': Sudan capital returnees relieved after three years of war
Sudanese pilot Mohamad Daafallah grins as he shakes hands with passengers after their landing at Khartoum Airport, exactly three years after it was bombed to shreds during the outbreak of war in Sudan. The airport was one of the last footholds of the rival paramilitary Rapid
Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels?
In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Daniel Freund (Greens) and Sander Smit (ECR) debate the outcome of the Hungarian election and what it means for Europe.
Why Feeling Lonely Increases Your Risk for Heart Valve Disease
Social isolation can have effects beyond our mental health The post Why Feeling Lonely Increases Your Risk for Heart Valve Disease appeared first on Nautilus .
Searchlight Lands Matt Black and Ryan Polly’s Horror Movie ‘Monitor’ After Buzzy SXSW Debut
Searclight Pictures landed U.S. rights to “Monitor,” from filmmakers Matt Black and Ryan Polly, following the horror movie’s buzzy SXSW debut. The premise of the movie hinges on this question: “What if the worst thing on the internet wasn’t meant to be seen?” The story follows
4 best fantasy books to read if you love Elden Ring
Whether you're grinding on Shadow of the Erdtree, Nightreign or waiting for A24's movie, grab these novels in the meantime.
A new Social Security COLA projection may be cause for 'worry,' senior group says
If their current projections are right, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for senior citizens receiving Social Security benefits could be cause for “worry,” according to The Senior Citizens League.
Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid
Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday. Bush gave $3,500 for
Sweden foiled pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant in 2025, minister says
Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the aim of the operation was to disrupt the functioning of a facility that supplies heating.
Requests for blood from unvaccinated donors is harming patients
Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays
David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man,’ Neil Jordan’s ‘The Crying Game’ Among Criterion Collection’s July Physical Media Releases
Classic films from David Lynch, Martin Scorsese and Neil Jordan, and more are among the new titles anchoring the announced Criterion Collection’s July slate. From the legendary late auteur David Lynch, the poignant drama “The Elephant Man” drops with a new 4K restoration of the
How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)
If you live with a pet, you might feel like you can almost read each other's minds.
