Johnson eyes Wednesday re-vote to take up crypto, Defense spending bills

10 New York Upstate Art Weekend Destinations Worth the Trip

It’s that time of the year again, so get out of sweltering New York City and head north for a bounty of exhibitions, open studios, workshops, performances, and more.

Iconic Waldorf-Astoria brings back NYC’s ‘grand hotel’ style — here’s what guests can expect

After five years of waiting, the new Waldorf-Astoria, an Art Deco icon of New York City since 1931, is a sight to behold.

Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay to set up joint intelligence base on Triple Frontier

Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina have agreed to establish a new intelligence base in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, within the region known as the Triple Frontier on the border with Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. This base will focus on combating organized

New Regency Names Colin Greten VP of Film – Film News in Brief

New Regency has tapped former 20th Century Fox production executive Colin Greten as VP of Film. He will report to Natalie Lehmann, president of motion pictures and television. New Regency recently added Tesha Crawford as executive VP and head of international television. “Colin

IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state election

Parties in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government are trying to navigate and compete in Sabah’s complex political landscape without burning bridges.

Appeals court upholds West Virginia's medication abortion ban

A divided federal appeals court panel on Tuesday upheld West Virginia’s ban on medication abortion, ruling that the law does not conflict with the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to regulate the drug. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed

PEPFAR survives rescissions

Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PEPFAR survives rescissions Senate Republicans are removing a global anti-HIV program from the White House’s rescissions request amid concerns from within the caucus. © Getty Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.)

Trump admin limits bond hearings for those seeking release from immigration detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is directing attorneys to no longer allow bond hearings for those in the U.S. illegally, forcing them to remain in detention while fighting their deportation. A new memo, confirmed by the agency and the Department of Homeland

Uruguayan blue helmets bound for DRC stranded in Rwanda

Some 200 Uruguayan peacekeeping troops intended for the United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are currently stranded in Rwanda, unable to enter their country of destination, with their passage blocked by the M23 rebel group, which has effectively

House GOP wants to cut EPA by 23 percent

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House GOP bill guts EPA budget In their appropriations bill, House Republicans take a whack at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget, proposing to slash its funding by 23 percent. © Greg Nash While

Guerilla Toss – “Life’s A Zoo”

If you’re like me, you’re extremely excited about the pending release of You’re Weird Now , the new Guerilla Toss album produced by Stephen Malkmus at Trey Anastasio’s studio. Lead single “ Red Flag To Every Bull ” was fire, and “Life’s A Zoo,” out today, might be even more

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, has died.

Video: Thai and Cambodian soldiers’ confrontation at Buddhist border temple

Ta Muen Thom is the latest scene of heightened tension as Thailand and Cambodia border dispute continues.

Durbin jumps on Epstein files bandwagon

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) on Tuesday joined his fellow Democrats in calling for the release of the federal files in the case involving disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview with CNN’s Kate Bolduan, the No. 2 Senate

Homeland Security Agents Stunned by Pro-Palestine Arrest Orders

Officers from the Department of Homeland Security who arranged the arrests of foreign university students over their pro-Palestinian speech claimed that the orders they received were so unusual, they weren’t sure if they were legal, Politico reported Tuesday. U.S. District

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role

The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage.

The Second-Best Deus Ex Is Stupid Cheap (And DRM-Free), But Hurry

We may never get another Deus Ex game featuring Elias Toufexis’ lovely voice as Adam Jensen again, but right now you can snag Human Revolution, the debut of our sunglass-wearing badass cyborg, for less than five bucks and, since it’s on GOG, there’s no DRM , meaning you can

House Judiciary Democrats demand Epstein hearing, float subpoenas

House Judiciary Democrats are calling for a public hearing on the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying top officials in both the Justice Department and the FBI should account for their handling of information surrounding the deceased financier. The Justice Department last week

Calvin Johnson Announces New Selector Dub Narcotic EP When Boys Cry: Hear “Excuse Moi”

One of Calvin Johnson’s most entertaining guises is Selector Dub Narcotic, which allows the K Records and Beat Happening founder to exclaim outrageous lyrics over top of DIY dance beats. Johnson has a new EP under that alias coming in September. When Boys Cry features four

Trump Promised to End Inflation. He’s Bringing It Back Instead.

Donald Trump was elected president because he said he would end inflation. In exit polls, 76 percent of Trump voters reported that inflation caused them “severe hardship” over the previous year, and according to an Associated Press post-election survey, voters who judged

You Probably Won't Survive In Dune: Awakening If You Don't Pay Your Taxes

It often feels like the entire world around you is conspiring to bring about your demise. On Arrakis, that’s true. Between the sandworms and the other deadly players, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone or anything friendly. Even worse, your only haven—the base you build—isn’t

Vermont named best state for quality of life

Vermont was named the best state for quality of life by CNBC for the fifth year in a row, according to a Monday release from the news outlet. Maine, New Jersey, Minnesota, Connecticut, Hawaii, North Dakota, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Virginia also made the top 10 list for a

CEO Tony Stubblebine shares how Medium went from the brink of shutting...

CEO Tony Stubblebine shares how Medium went from the brink of shutting down to being profitable for almost a year now . “In 2022, Medium was losing $2.6M each month. We were also losing subscribers…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Our favorite 1v1 FPS just became our favorite 2v2 FPS, and you can still play it for the low price of free

And also our favorite 1v1v1v1 FPS.

Grok controversies raise questions about moderating, regulating AI content

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok has been plagued by controversy recently over its responses to users, raising questions about how tech companies seek to moderate content from AI and whether Washington should play a role in setting guidelines. Grok faced

Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Boelter indicted on six federal charges

A grand jury indicted the man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses on six federal charges Tuesday, moving the case forward as prosecutors signal the death penalty is on the table. Vance Boelter faces murder charges for allegedly assassinating

Massachusetts Democrat calls for Noem’s resignation following Texas flooding

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Tuesday called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to resign over her response to the catastrophic flooding in Texas that caused a triple-digit death toll. In an interview on “CNN News Central,” Markey pointed to reporting

Band Name Checks Out

Cyberpunk 2077's delayed 2.3 update will be revealed tomorrow and could go live later this week

It sure sounds like more car stuff is coming.

Trump envoy demands Israel action on killing of American

The US ambassador to Israel on Tuesday demanded an aggressive investigation and consequences after settlers beat to death a Palestinian-American, in rare public pressure against the ally by President Donald Trump's administration. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, an outspoken

'Large' furry creatures found in Mexico rain forest in first-of-its-kind sighting

Along the banks of the Lacantún River, a hollow tree hid two creatures never before reported in Mexico.

India foreign minister’s China visit marks restart in relations amid capricious US trade policy

But irritants remain in the India-China relationship, which could flare up at any moment, noted analysts.

China, India may need new oil options if Trump moves on Russia ‘secondary tariffs’ threat

The two countries are the largest purchasers of Russian oil.

Trump touts $92B in data center, energy investments

President Trump on Tuesday touted $92 billion in new private data center and energy investments as his administration seeks to boost the nation’s power supply amid a push to rapidly develop energy-hungry artificial intelligence (AI). Trump unveiled investments from 20 major

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized ruled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.

Bas Jan Ader Made Fate Into an Art

So much of what Ader explored was about surrendering to destiny, but also about heeding internal calls — to adventure, open horizons, and the sublime.

Hawley seeks to repeal Medicaid cuts he voted for

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wants to repeal parts of the "big, beautiful" law he just voted for. Hawley on Tuesday introduced new legislation to roll back some of the Medicaid cuts that were included in the massive tax cut law, which passed the Senate two weeks ago and was signed

‘American Idol’ Music Supervisor and Husband Killed at Encino Home

The longtime music supervisor on “American Idol” and her husband were found dead Monday of gunshot wounds at their home in Encino. Robin Kaye, who worked on the show for 15 years, was married to Thomas Deluca. Both were 70 years old, according to public records. LAPD officers

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Global Payments, Hancock Whitney and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adapting food systems: Study offers lessons for modern times

Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide could wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that—navigate climate shocks like floods, heat waves, and failed harvests.

Cyberpunk 2077's New Patch May Fix One Of The Game's Biggest Annoyances Five Years Later

CD Projekt Red is hosting a live stream tomorrow , July 16, to talk about the next update to Cyberpunk 2077 . While the main team is working on the upcoming sequel , Virtuos is co-developing further updates on the original RPG because the studio can’t quite seem to let it go

Roughly 1,500 tarantulas found stuffed in boxes meant for chocolate cake

German customs officials found the hairy, venomous spiders crammed into small plastic containers inside bright-red cake boxes.

Trump embraces AI

Plus: Johnson tells Bondi to explain statements {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP and Congress are moving this week to address the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency industries, as Washington sets its sights on a next generation of technologies with the potential

MLB All-Star Game 2025 Livestream: How to Watch the National League vs. American League Online Free

As we head into the halfway point of the 2025 MLB season, teams like the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching and out-of-the-park hitting. But now, it’s the time of the season for a little bit of rest,

A New Book Cultivates a Rich Survey of 300 Magnificent Gardens

Across 40 countries, 'The Contemporary Garden' showcases one of humanity's perennial fascinations. 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 A New Book

Ukranians Praise “Agent Melania” for Trump’s Sudden Russia Pivot

Ukrainians have begun to credit First Lady Melania Trump for her husband’s 180 on support for Russia and President Vladimir Putin in their all out war on Ukraine. “My conversations with [Putin] are always very pleasant. I say, isn’t that a very lovely conversation? And then the

Haley on Epstein files: 'You can never go wrong with being transparent'

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday pushed for the Trump administration to release files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “and let the chips fall where they may." “This is why people don’t trust government. You can never go wrong with being transparent.

Stripper Collective’s Life Drawing Merges Sex Work and Art

The East London group sees their life drawing sessions “as a natural progression from the age-old practice of hiring professional harlots and hussies as models for art.”

All hired hero locations in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3

Hired heroes are characters in Fortnite that will fight alongside you — as long as you pay them. As part of the Supernova Academy story quest line, you need to damage opponents with a hired hero. You will need to pay them a decent amount of gold bars to hire them, but if you