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Call of Duty promises a return to form – but can it compete with GTA?
Call of Duty releases Modern Warfare 4 following a difficult year that saw the franchise drop to seventh place in US video game sales, facing competition from Battlefield 6 and other titles.
‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’: Sandra Hüller on being the star of four – or, possibly, five – of the year’s biggest films
Sandra Hüller has four major films releasing this year, including the arthouse dramas Fatherland and Rose, alongside the $684m hit Project Hail Mary and Digger, with speculation about a possible fifth Marvel project.
A planet 320 light-years away confirms what scientists long suspected
Astronomers detected matching chemical ratios of magnesium and silicon between an ultra-hot Jupiter and its host star, providing the first direct evidence supporting a fundamental assumption about planetary formation across star systems.
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the Moon’s two faces
Scientists analyzing lunar rocks from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have identified evidence suggesting that massive molten rock movements billions of years ago shaped the Moon’s two dramatically different hemispheres.
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Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump’s name to building
A federal judge questioned the Kennedy Center’s timeline for restoring President Trump’s name to the building, expressing skepticism about moving forward by early September despite a previous court ruling blocking the effort.
Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet
Three journalists fired from Stars and Stripes, a Pentagon-funded military news outlet, sued the Department of Defense alleging their dismissals violated First Amendment rights and retaliated for critical reporting.
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections
The Trump administration has begun constructing a border wall segment in Arizona on land belonging to the Tohono O’odham Nation despite the tribe’s legal challenges and claims of trespassing.
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
Civil rights groups are organizing a major march in Washington to protest voting rights restrictions and redistricting efforts that they say disproportionately affect Black voters ahead of midterm elections.
Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property
Three Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into allegations that a senior Trump administration official overseeing the Forest Service diverted wildfire resources to protect his own Idaho property.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia’s music charts
Australia’s music charts will now ban songs that are largely or wholly created by AI, requiring releases to be “substantially human made” to remain eligible for chart consideration.
Meta addresses ‘pervert glasses’ reputation with a privacy fix and a new marketing campaign
Meta is implementing a software update to its smart glasses that prevents users from disabling the camera indicator light during active recordings, addressing privacy concerns about unauthorized recording.
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
Actors including Nicola Coughlan and Hugh Bonneville are backing a campaign against AI voice cloning, calling for legal protections over personal voices and statutory ownership rights.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have capacity to acquire large regional banks under current regulatory conditions, with five banks potentially fitting acquisition criteria as the industry consolidates.
UPS is investing $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses
UPS is committing more than $2 billion toward international, healthcare, and supply chain solutions businesses through 2028, expanding facilities and capabilities globally.
California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing ‘lack of good faith’
California’s attorney general canceled a settlement meeting with Paramount Skydance, accusing the company of breaching confidentiality and misrepresenting discussions about its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with households facing higher bills despite government VAT cuts, according to industry group warnings.