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10 Best Fantasy Books of the 2000s
Collider ranks fantasy books published in the 2000s, arguing that the decade produced modern classics across children’s fantasy, epic warfare and darker, more self-critical stories. It links the genre’s expansion to the success of Harry Potter, while highlighting established authors and newer voices who broadened fantasy’s tone and scope. – ‘Midnight Over Sanctaphrax’ (2000) is…
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Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock gloves.
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We All Knew It Was Happening, But Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Now Officially in the Works
Warner Bros. has formally confirmed that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is in development, describing it in an earnings report as a future contributor to WB Games’ profitability. The announcement is significant because the first game was a major commercial success and a sequel could be central to improving the publisher’s struggling games business. Hogwarts…
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Virgin Galactic postpones its new spaceship’s first commercial flight to 2027
Virgin Galactic has delayed the first commercial flight of its new Delta-class spaceship from late 2026 until February 2027 at the earliest. The postponement matters because the company paused its previous suborbital tourist service in 2024 to concentrate on this next-generation vehicle, making the Delta programme central to restarting regular flights. Chief executive Michael Colglazier…
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Mark Rylance calls out “stupid” UK government for not investing in the arts
“Appalling.” The post Mark Rylance calls out “stupid” UK government for not investing in the arts first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
It’s a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
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‘SNL’ parts ways with longtime music booker after nearly 30 years
Saturday Night Live has ended its relationship with Brian Siedlecki, the programme’s longtime music booker, after nearly 30 years. His departure matters because he helped shape one of television’s most prominent live-music platforms, securing performances from major artists and overseeing politically resonant moments. Siedlecki joined SNL as an intern in 1996 and booked his first…
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“Managed to avoid dying, so that was a good start”: Gofundme launched for Metal Hammer and Prog writer Dom Lawson after Bloodstock heart attack
A fundraising campaign has been launched for heavy metal journalist Dom Lawson after he suffered a heart attack at Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire. Lawson, a contributor to Metal Hammer, Prog, The Guardian and Blabbermouth, was taken to hospital and is awaiting surgery; the appeal aims to support him while he is unable to…
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Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review – existential reflection goes from whisper to gothic scream
Chelsea Wolfe’s ninth album, The Dark, is presented as a powerful and more accessible evolution of her gothic, genre-blending sound. The review argues that Wolfe channels personal change—including sobriety, better sleep and distancing herself from toxic relationships—into tender but intense songs that move from hushed reflection to dramatic release. The album shifts away from the…