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Steam meme game made in days almost turns teen into a millionaire
An 18-year-old developer, Michael Major, found himself briefly worth $1.3 million after a joke game he published on Steam went viral among Chinese buyers, despite being nothing more than an intentionally absurd cash grab. Major had previously released a similarly gag-based title called “This Game Costs $10” before pushing the concept to Steam’s maximum allowable…
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Measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: Research
The measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4 million to contain according to new research published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Authors of the study said $53,522 was spent per measles case, which breaks down to $1,817 per person that came into contact with the viral disease. Numbers for their findings were derived…
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Disney’s Next Big Thing: Malachi Barton on ‘Camp Rock 3,’ Doomscrolling on TikTok and Not Hiding His Faith in God
Malachi Barton, a 19-year-old Disney star with a large TikTok following, is set to lead Disney Channel’s revival of the “Camp Rock” franchise, with “Camp Rock 3” premiering on 13 August 2026. The film marks a major step up for Barton, who began acting as a child and is now positioned as the face of…
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Martha Reeves Didn’t Want Those Backup Singers On Her Viral “Star-Spangled Banner”
Motown legend Martha Reeves went viral after an unconventional rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game, with footage later emerging showing she had not wanted the backup singers who accompanied her on stage. A rehearsal video obtained by TMZ captured Reeves stopping the backup singers to correct one for…
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WNBA fan goes viral for half-court shot horror show that left him sprawled on the court
A basketball fan attending a WNBA game has gone viral after a spectacularly unsuccessful attempt at a half-court shot left him sprawled on the floor in front of the crowd. Fan half-court shot contests are a common in-game promotion at NBA and WNBA fixtures, typically offering cash or a car as the prize, but they…
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‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think
YouTuber and science communicator Hank Green has said he is stepping back from producing content amid criticism over his use of AI, describing his own usage as “not healthy” while insisting he used chatbots only to find research sources, not to write scripts. The Verge argues his admission points to a wider, poorly understood problem:…
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Musicians from HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery score Crimson Moon
Indie developer ProbablyMonsters enlisted musicians from rock and metal acts HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills, and Periphery to help compose the score for Crimson Moon, its upcoming gothic action-adventure RPG. The artists worked alongside composer Chris Wilson and music manager Steve Pardo to create original music that features prominently during the game’s boss battles, reflecting a…
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HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’
American band HEALTH, alongside members of Ice Nine Kills and Periphery, have contributed original music to the soundtrack of Crimson Moon, a new gothic action-adventure RPG from indie studio ProbablyMonsters. The collaboration underscores the growing trend of established rock and metal artists lending their sound to video games, giving the title’s boss battles a distinct…
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Warren demands investigation into Trump meme coin
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demanding an investigation into President Trump’s meme coin that they worried could be a “rug pull.” “Your agency is responsible for promoting integrity, stability, and fairness in our financial markets, and must investigate this matter further to…
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You have no reason not to watch Babylon 5 now that it’s free on YouTube
Warner Bros. is releasing the classic 1990s science-fiction series Babylon 5 for free, episode by episode, on YouTube, prompting an Engadget writer to argue the show deserves far more attention than it typically gets. Made on a comparatively tiny budget, the series is praised for pioneering the “novel-for-television” storytelling model, in which early instalments quietly…