Halo: Campaign Evolved: The Kotaku Review
A technically impressive and mostly fine remake of a great game that I’m struggling to recommend
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An online edition of all 85 of the Federalist Papers ,...
An online edition of all 85 of the Federalist Papers , presented as they were originally serialized in newspapers, with on eye on good typography and readability .
How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding?
One of the most contested issues in astrophysics is our understanding of the Universe’s expansion. Adam Riess discusses why there is disagreement and what might resolve it. The post How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
Music Industry Moves: Yung Miami Signs With WME; City Parks Foundation to Honor Joe Killian and Alex Blavatnik
Rapper Yung Miami has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. The South Florida rapper and former member of the City Girls will release her solo debut on the relaunched Uptown Records later this year. The album’s lead single, “Spend Dat,” topped the Billboard
Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by year-end despite improvements, global food monitor says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of Gazans could face acute hunger by the year-end as humanitarian agencies cut aid flows due to funding shortages, a global hunger monitor said on Wednesday. The latest assessment by the Integrated Food
Exclusive-Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
By Maggie Michael and Parisa Hafezi July 23 (Reuters) - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to
New Look At Wolverine Shows Logan Without A Mask And Fans Aren’t Thrilled: ‘Not The Monkey Kid From Jumanji’
Fans feel Insomniac can’t quite get human faces right in its superhero games
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage
Variety and CNN are back in business for awards season. After producing Actors on Actors and a town hall with Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey, the two legacy brands have unveiled an expanded content partnership. Together, the brands will develop, produce and
Alan Tudyk, Andrew Rannells, Kelly Marie Tran and Rita Ora Among Star-Studded HollyShorts Film Festival Jury (Exclusive)
They'll be presiding over the short films with Alfre Woodard, Katheryn Winnick, David Cross and Judy Greer at the Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying festival.
Emma Ruth Rundle – “Enough”
There's this series of moments in Emma Ruth Rundle's video for her new song "Enough" where she's on a rocky beach at night. (Rundle is based in Portland, which has plenty of rocky beaches, so I don't know why I immediately assumed it was Scotland. It does look like Scotland,
From one frontier to another: The quantum revolution
Manchester's quantum researchers are building on the Ferranti Mark I legacy, using ultra-pure silicon and single atoms to move quantum computing closer to real-world impact.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
After “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines this month for backing out of an ad for AI software, the musical satirist revealed he also turned down an offer worth at least $1 million to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia last year. “I wish people would offer me
‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Today” show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an intruder entered the studio and lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin while yelling a racist slur. Hollywood publicity firms received an email on Wednesday outlining the
After months of surprising stability in graphics card prices, apparently Nvidia is now raising the cost of its GPU kits for AIB partners
And that's both for GDDR6 and GDDR7 cards.
Amazon walks back comments about taking 007 off of IO, but does say 'anything's possible' when it comes to buying the studio outright
Not quite what I wanted to hear.
Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return. International benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea soared more than six percent to hit the symbolic $100
How much should you reveal about yourself on your dating profile? Scientists have found the 'sweet spot'
Dating has entered a new era in which finding a potential soulmate is increasingly shaped by the digital world and, often, by algorithms. On dating apps, the way people present themselves through their profiles can significantly influence how approachable, trustworthy and
This WarioWare-Like Game Captures The Joy And Adventure Of A Year’s Worth Of Walks
Inspired by a year’s worth of strolls, Walk turns the little things into a quilt of delightful micro-games
Liberia seizes €277 million worth of cocaine linked to 'organised and well-funded' trafficking network
According to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, West Africa is a key transit hub for cocaine bound for Europe.
Four Republicans help House pass Democratic-backed Iran war powers resolution
The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower chamber voted 214-208 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). Four Republicans joined all Democrats in
Oil prices spike as Houthis say they struck Red Sea tankers
Oil prices have jumped as the conflict with Iran escalates, this time with attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Houthi militia group alligned with Tehran. On Thursday, international benchmark Brent crude crossed the $100 mark, with futures trading at about $101 per barrel, up
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
July 23 - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
Google hit with $1B fine in Europe
The European Union (EU) fined Google about $1 billion on Thursday for violating its digital competition law, finding the company improperly favored its own products in Google Search and limited developers from directing users to third-party app stores. The bloc's executive arm,
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game gets delay hours before launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game's Xbox port is delayed until September and the Switch version won't have crossplay at launch.
ECB hostage to oil prices? Lagarde leaves door open for a September hike
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that surging oil prices could shape the September rate decision, leaving the door open to another interest rate hike at the next meeting.
From Ukraine to Suez: Why the Mediterranean has become the strategic centre of gravity
For much of the Cold War, the Mediterranean was viewed as a peripheral region: an area that was frequently crossed but not strategically held. It featured critical trade routes, and blossoming economies with broad opportunities for tourism, but was rarely a priority for the
Researchers find college-educated population more likely to shelter during dangerous wildfire smoke
American adults with college degrees now outlive those without degrees by more than eight years, in part because graduates appear to be more proactive about protecting their health. For example, they smoke cigarettes at far lower rates and follow cancer screening advice more
Shaking atoms to bring black-hole quantum chaos into the lab
Physicists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to reproduce one of the most fascinating models in modern physics—linked to black holes, quantum chaos and exotic electronic materials—using ultracold atoms trapped in light.
Appeals court blocks Trump administration from revoking TPS for Haitians until at least Monday
A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S., at least for another few days. More than 300,000 Haitians were set to lose their Temporary Protected
A Master of the Traveling Salesperson Problem Finds His Own Path
Shayan Oveis Gharan has won the Abacus Medal for using tools from across mathematics to boost the power of algorithms. The post A Master of the Traveling Salesperson Problem Finds His Own Path first appeared on Quanta Magazine
