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Colossal Biosciences, a company in Dallas, Texas, recently gained attention for saying they’d created a version of the extinct dire wolf using gene editing and cloning techniques with gray wolf cells. The company has also announced plans to bring back the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger, often generating a lot of buzz on social media with its ambitious projects.
A recent report from Games Fray indicates that John A. Squires, the new director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has requested a review of Nintendo’s patent (No. 12,403,397). This patent, often described as covering “summoning characters and making them fight,” was filed by Nintendo in January 2023 and granted in September 2025. Squires’s office is now investigating whether this type of feature can actually be patented.
I used to criticize the game for not having some of the conveniences found in newer titles, like a better inventory system and the absence of random battles. However, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D still includes those classic elements, and I now realize it wouldn’t have been right to fault the game for staying true to its roots. Trying to modernize it completely would have meant losing what made the original special, and I understand that now.
In October, Paramount Skydance cut around 10% of its staff as part of cost-saving measures. At the same time, reports indicate the company is spending an extra $10,000 each day on security for Bari Weiss, the new Editor-in-Chief at CBS.
According to FlixPatrol, the new comedy I Love LA is currently seventh on HBO Max’s list of most popular shows in the United States. That’s impressive, especially considering it’s filling a slot previously held by Girls. However, I Love LA isn’t simply following in its footsteps – it’s a clever and insightful look at what it’s like to be young, driven, and constantly connected online today.
According to the valiant defense team (who, let’s be honest, are either incredibly optimistic or simply out of their minds), Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal battle is not so much about the fraud as it is about the “mob mentality” that supposedly led to his conviction. He was, they say, “presumed guilty” long before a single charge was leveled against him. This perceived bias, they argue, denied him a fair trial. And thus, we have our modern-day hero, battling the forces of media, prosecutors, and the courtroom itself.
Kingdom of Night was first revealed in December 2020 and is launching next month on Steam, GOG, the Humble Store, and itch.io. You can watch the new release date trailer below and find more information from Dangen Entertainment. A demo is currently available on Steam.
While studying for the bar exam, Kim Kardashian admitted to using OpenAI’s chatbot for legal guidance, but discovered it often provided incorrect answers. She shared this during a lie detector test with Teyana Taylor.
Waymo began offering self-driving ride-hailing services in San Francisco in 2022. In August 2023, they started providing completely driverless rides to the public.
Netflix released a short preview of its upcoming Agatha Christie series, giving fans their first glimpse of the lead detective played by Bruce. The preview features actors well-known for their work in mystery stories, such as Martin Freeman from Sherlock and Helena Bonham Carter, who starred in Enola Holmes.