Kacey Musgraves Dreams Of A Day When ‘We Have A Gay Country Music Icon’

Kacey Musgraves has been one of country music’s most outspoken LGBTQ-friendly voices since 2013.

‘Hardening’ Our Schools Will Hit Black And Brown Students Hardest

Rolling back Obama-era protections is the wrong way to respond to the Parkland massacre.

March For Our Lives marks the biggest political moment yet for the movement.

The February school shooting in Parkland, Florida, has galvanized thousands of teenagers to speak out about gun control.

Monster Hunter World’s first big update introduces Deviljho, numerous improvements

Monster Hunter World becoming Capcom’s most successful game ever means the game is seeing a lot of players right now. And these players are in for a treat this week as the developer has released its first major update for the game, one that’s significantly bigger than the exclusive armor tie-ins we’ve seen so far. The free update, available now … Continue reading

Donkey Kong Barrel Coffee Mug: How High on Caffeine Can You Get?

Some of the most iconic objects in the history of video games have to be the barrels that Donkey Kong tosses at Jumpman as he climbs girders to rescue his princess. Jumping over those barrels and smashing them with a sledgehammer were the key gameplay mechanics of Nintendo’s breakout arcade game. Now you can celebrate this classic video game object every time you take a sip of coffee.

I wondered what was inside those barrels – I always assumed it had been banana juice, but it turns out it was coffee. This officially-licensed Donkey Kong barrel mug is perfect for sipping your favorite caffeinated beverage, or even as a pen caddy on your desktop.

It’s actually based on the DK Barrel from the Donkey Kong Country series, which freed a defeated Kong when you smashed it. I don’t recommend smashing this one unless you want to throw your money away and get hot coffee all over your lap. It’s available now over at Firebox for just about $18.

 

Trump Wants His Cabinet To Serve His Ego, Not The Nation

It’s more a cabal of cronies than a team of rivals.

OnePlus 6 specs leak while 5T sells out in North America

It should come as no surprise to OnePlus fans that we’re hearing more details on their next smartphone model, the OnePlus 6; after all, the company is almost literally on a six-month update cycle with its subsequent “T” upgrades. But that’s the situation we find ourselves in today, as a set of specs for the OnePlus 6 have leaked, setting … Continue reading

The Morning After: Weekend Edition

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Welcome to the weekend! While the folks at Facebook are probably ready for a break, we’re highlighting all of the gaming news from GDC 2018 and preparing for next week’s Apple event.

Jimmy Fallon Reveals The Silliest Bets His Viewers Have Made

Including one that reportedly ended with a “Shrimply the Best” tattoo.

French Gendarme Who Swapped Places With Hostage During Siege Dies

“He fell as a hero, giving up his life to halt the murderous outfit of a jihadist terrorist.”