Culture

The Force Is Not a Binary

The Force is not a binary. It is a spectrum — from the serene halls of the Jedi Temple to the shadowed corridors of Sith space. Ten questions will reveal where you truly fall. Disciplined, compassionate, and deeply attuned to the living Force, you have walked the path long enough to

Sports

Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad and retires

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he is stepping away from the national team entirely after failing to recover in time for the tournament

Science

AstroPix gamma-ray sensors to fly on robotic demonstration mission

AstroPix, a new gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA, will ride on the Fly Foundational Robots mission scheduled to launch in late 2027. Gamma rays are the highest-energy form of light, seen from sources such as lightning in Earth’s atmosphere, powerful solar flares, and distant cosmic collisions. The AstroPix sensors

AI

Google and Meta fund trades training to build AI data centers

Meta and Google are investing in training programs to expand the skilled labor needed for a boom in data-center construction. Meta unveiled a $250 million program to train Americans for data-center construction jobs, and Google said it is investing $50 million in skilled-trades training across the US. The initiatives target

Sports

How to Compete on American Ninja Warrior: Eligibility and Training Tips

Each season, co-hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman, and Zuri Hall introduce a fresh lineup of competitors tackling one of the world’s toughest obstacle courses. It takes strength, fearlessness and determination, and even longtime Ninjas say the event has a unique energy. "You can really feel the energy while

Crypto

World Cup could boost Coinbase, fuel prediction markets

Bernstein says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could mark a breakout moment for prediction markets, with Coinbase emerging as one of the biggest winners. The analysts estimate the expanded tournament will generate more than $3 billion in incremental sports betting handle and $5 billion to $10 billion in additional consumer

Culture

Inside Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner’s measured Game 4 interaction

Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner displayed contrasting emotions during an unexpected run-in at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Body language expert Susan Constantine said the contrast was notable from a behavioral intelligence perspective, calling Swift

Culture

Phantom Blade: Zero devs say polished game matters more than GTA 6 timing

September 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most crowded months for games, with many aiming for the weeks before Grand Theft Auto 6 dominates attention. Delays to avoid that window seem likely, yet during last week’s Sony State of Play one title moved closer to the

Culture

Overwatch's 52nd hero Shion gets first gameplay video

Blizzard gave Overwatch fans a sneak peek at new hero Shion earlier this week, but her kit remained mysterious until a gameplay trailer released Thursday. The Omnic Hashimoto clan gangster’s trailer reveals her weapons and, notably, her motorcycle — wait 'til you see her on her bike. Shion carries

Culture

Six new shows and movies to stream this weekend (June 12-14)

Several new movies and TV shows arrive this Friday through Sunday, with notable releases on HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus and Netflix. HBO Max brings back My Adventures with Superman season 3, a 10-episode return to Metropolis that pits Clark Kent against a brutal Cyborg Superman

Culture

Mina the Hollower's ending reframes your choices

Mina the Hollower lets players tackle six main dungeons in almost any order; aside from the fixed final dungeon, Astral Orrery—the intended sixth—is much harder, but players can access it early by finding hidden mirrors and simply walking into them. Designers built that freedom into the RPG so

AI

Jeff Bezos: Outlawing data centers isn't the answer to AI risks

On CNBC on Thursday, Bezos compared AI and the data centers that support the technology to knives: "You don't want to accidentally outlaw the knife because it can be used in a bad way," he said. "Knives are important tools and yes, every once in

Politics

London council reclaims flat rented by Sierra Leone's first lady

Southwark council has repossessed a two-bedroom flat in Walworth that was rented by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, the first lady of Sierra Leone. Jabbe-Bio had been named on the tenancy since 2007 and has divided her time between Sierra Leone and Britain since her husband was elected in 2018. Housing rules state

Culture

Cast and Characters of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day

Disclosure Day, director Steven Spielberg's first UFO-centric film since 2005's War of the Worlds, lands in theaters this Friday, June 12. For this original story Spielberg reunites with frequent screenwriter David Koepp to explore the next chapter in human and alien first contact, asking the audience:

Health

Dwayne Johnson reveals 'really painful' cancer scare

Dwayne Johnson said he recently experienced a cancer scare he kept from everyone, including his wife, Lauren Hashian. In a new interview with Esquire, the 54-year-old actor said he felt a lump on his testicles while showering that "hurt when he touched it." He saw a doctor three

Tech

Phanteks EX case isolates GPU and redirects airflow for better cooling

A recent UK heatwave has put PC cooling back in the spotlight, and Phanteks' new EX series of modular cases offers a different approach. A deep-dive by hardware creator Der8auer highlights how the lineup abandons the common 'fish tank' look in favour of a compartmentalised layout that

Culture

Doctor Who needs a 10-year break

The BBC's cancellation of the Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special, along with the departure of Bad Wolf Productions and showrunner Russell T. Davies, has left the long-running series on pause. Many fans now expect a lengthy gap before the show returns, and while shelving a franchise with such

Culture

Blizzard probes casino bots as World of Warcraft players destroy them

If youve been wandering around Azeroth of late, especially in any of the bigger cities, youve likely spotted casino bots  automated advertising for local gambling. Theyre meant to be against the rules in World of Warcraft, but real-money traders  RMTs  have been using them to get richer,

AI

Watch What Happens When A Game Dev Doesn’t Have An Answer To A Tough Question

We are getting grimly used to seeing game developers attempt to justify their use of generative AI in production, usually after the fact as supposed “placeholder” assets are found in finished games, and more recently with the pre-release damage control we’ve seen around Crazy Taxi World Tour and Tomb

Tech

Soldiers have a new app for mortar firing solutions

Mortar crews are using a new Mortars App that lets them plan and control mortar fire from tablets or smartphones. Mortars are man-portable indirect-fire weapons that lob shells at high angles onto targets the crews often cannot see directly, so quick, accurate fire‑control calculations are vital. The app replaces

Culture

Blake Shelton's blunt advice to Riley Green ahead of The Voice Season 30

Blake Shelton warned Riley Green to watch his back as Season 30 of The Voice approaches this fall on NBC. In a June 2026 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Shelton, who will celebrate his 50th birthday on June 18, spoke about the new season and Green's coaching debut alongside

Culture

Teresa Giudice's 20-year-old daughter Milania arrested on assault charge

Milania Giudice, 20, was arrested on a domestic violence charge following an incident on May 14. Court documents allege she caused bodily injury and committed simple assault; Montville Township Police detained her around 6:12 p.m. She was scheduled to appear in court on May 19, and the outcome

Culture

Dragon's Dogma 2 adds Eternal Ferrystone and other June patch changes

Dragon's Dogma 2 received a sizable title update released on June 10, the first of two parts ahead of the game's October Dark Arisen expansion; the second part is scheduled for the end of August. The headline change alters fast travel: the update adds an Eternal

Tech

10 affordable smart home gadgets that make life easier

Seasonal sales like Amazon Prime Day make now a good time to start or upgrade a smart home on a budget. A few years ago a single security camera, sensor, or smart lighting setup could cost hundreds; today affordable smart devices are better than ever, and Matter and Thread make

Culture

Taskmaster hosts say Kumail Nanjiani got 'no special treatment'

Kumail Nanjiani has been described as one of the most high-profile guests to appear on Taskmaster UK. The Pakistani-American Hollywood actor rose to stardom with roles on Silicon Valley, The Big Sick, and Eternals, and has also played smaller parts in Bob's Burgers, The Boys, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.