Toby Fox says Deltarune Chapter 6 is planned for 2027

Developer Toby Fox shared a newsletter update indicating the shorter Chapter 6 is expected to launch in 2027.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Longlegs'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Longlegs.

Big Brother 28, wall comp confirmed for tonight

CBS confirmed via email the season's endurance wall competition will run tonight, a key power challenge for houseguests

Primetime trailer: Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen

A24 released the full trailer for Primetime, with Robert Pattinson portraying To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen; the film opens Sept. 25.

Google to phase out Assistant, migrate features to Gemini

Google will retire Google Assistant on Android starting Sept 4, shifting voice and assistant features to Gemini AI.

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe

Jason Arday has stepped down from his Cambridge posts after the university opened an investigation into his qualifications and alleged plagiarism.

FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine mFLUSIVA for older adults

FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFLUSIVA for adults 50 and older; data for 65+ will be submitted later.

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave getting official manga series

Key art and a manga adaptation for Fortune's Weave were announced following the recent Nintendo Direct.

Voting Rights Act marks 61st anniversary

Sixty‑one years since LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act; advocates warn recent Supreme Court rulings and nominee records have weakened protections

Uli Latukefu cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda movie

Reports say Uli Latukefu will play Ganondorf in Sony/Nintendo's live‑action The Legend of Zelda under a multi‑picture deal.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on PS5 and PC

Arc System Works' Marvel tag‑fighter arrives today with a 20‑character roster and a day‑one patch addressing launch issues

Kit Connor to play Cyclops in Marvel's X‑Men reboot

Deadline reports Kit Connor has been cast as Scott Summers/Cyclops for Marvel Studios' X‑Men reboot

81st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

August 6 marks 81 years since the US dropped 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima, killing tens of thousands.

Big Walk launches, a large‑scale cooperative puzzle game

New co‑op game Big Walk debuts, offering open‑world, escape‑room style puzzles built for private groups and voice chat

Trump posts midnight threats on Truth Social

RawStory reports Trump threatened to 'hunt down' leakers and vowed jail over a missile‑shortage report.

AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Mexico airs with stacked card

Grand Slam Mexico episode featured Davis vs Ospreay, trios action and multiple high‑profile segments on Dynamite.

Cities ditch Flock, replace with Axon license-plate readers

Multiple U.S. municipalities have removed Flock ALPR cameras and begun installing Axon-mounted license-plate readers that blend into streetlamps.

Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest announced for PC and consoles

Publisher Trailmark and developer Bamtang revealed Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG headed to PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch platforms.

FCC removes cap on broadcast TV ownership

Federal Communications Commission rescinded a longstanding rule limiting the reach of TV station owners, clearing the way for consolidation

Westminster council proposes ban on standing in Soho pubs

Westminster recommends outlawing 'vertical drinking' in Soho and the West End and limiting new pub openings.

Meta ordered to pay $942 million to address harm to kids from social media

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $942M, creating a $567M fund plus $375M payment to address youth harm.

Jim Carrey to star in live‑action The Jetsons

Warner Bros confirms Jim Carrey will headline a live‑action adaptation of The Jetsons; project is in development.

Gianni Infantino apologises, remains FIFA president after Rabat meeting

Infantino sent written apologies and retained backing from FIFA senior executives following backlash over his World Cup stake‑sale plans.

NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off preseason as Carson Beck debuts

Carson Beck made his Arizona Cardinals debut in the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers.

Second Sons Canada holds large white supremacist training near Calgary

CBC finds the group ran a national training meetup about 70 km from Calgary; RCMP say they are monitoring the group.

Ford unveils Fathom, $28,350 midsize electric pickup for 2027

Ford named its new midsize electric pickup the Fathom, with pricing starting around $28,350 and the model slated to arrive in 2027.

ABC investigation finds Meta paying controversial Australian creators

An ABC Verify probe reports Meta is directly funding several controversial Australian content creators, including those linked to extremists.

Ghost Recon Wildlands 'Last Rites' free update goes live

Ubisoft released the free Last Rites update adding a new mission, 4K/60 support and restored Predator content

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene meet to discuss new conservative party

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson met to discuss launching a new conservative party, per reports.

Drew Brees honored at Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities

Drew Brees was among inductees honored during Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton, Ohio.

Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail pollution review

BBC's first waterways assessment in six years finds most rivers and lakes are failing pollution standards.

76ers introduce Jaylen Brown after trade from Celtics

Philadelphia held an introductory press event for Jaylen Brown after his move from Boston; he pledged to 'be myself' and met local kids.

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look to premiere on Netflix Aug 27

Rockstar will premiere 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' on Netflix Aug 27 (3 p.m. ET) with the YouTube/official release following hours later.

Medical bias creates deadly barriers to addiction treatment

NPR reports doctors often withhold proven meds like naltrexone, leaving patients at higher overdose risk.

Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt

A Senate panel voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a COVID‑19 hearing

Kim Le Court wins Stage 6 of Tour de France Femmes

Kim Le Court Pienaar (AG Insurance‑Soudal) surged from a chase group and took the Stage 6 sprint victory

OpenAI's hockey puck AI speaker reportedly over $300

Reports describe a Jony Ive, designed, doughnut‑shaped ChatGPT speaker without a display, roughly hockey‑puck sized and expected to cost north of $300