Arthur Ganson is a kinetic sculptor who builds “Rube Goldberg machines with existential themes”. One of his works is called Machine with Concrete, which demonstrates the magic of gear ratios According to a piece in Make , the input shaft spins at 200 rpm, which is reduced by
UTA announced its latest round of promotions, with 105 employees boosted to new positions across 22 departments. The promotions elevate colleagues across comedy touring, TV literary, creators, music, endorsements & voiceover, Klutch Sports Group, news, production arts,
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump attended a ceremony on Wednesday for three U.S. personnel killed in Syria by a suspected Islamic State attacker as they were returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets. Trump, accompanied by U.S.
For a limited time, Black Ops 7's multiplayer and zombie modes are playable for free.
More than a year after he threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro, Perry Farrell has apologized for his behavior during a reunited Jane’s Addiction performance in Boston. The explosive altercation, which took place in September 2024, gave way to dueling lawsuits between Farrell
"I've reflected on it and know I didn't handle myself the way I should have," he writes
The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. President Donald Trump had already twice suspended the implementation of sanctions, in response
Fallout 76's latest update adds so much to do, but it needs more of Walton Goggins' The Ghoul.
The US Senate on Wednesday approved President Donald Trump's re-nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to head NASA, following months of backtracking and uncertainty over the space agency's future.
Kay Flock has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The post Kay Flock Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison appeared first on Stereogum .
Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA declared Wednesday that its export operations remain fully functional, signaling a defiant stance against a newly announced naval blockade by US President Donald Trump.
Tax filings by George Soros's Open Society Policy Center, another non-profit, show that it donated a total of $400,00 to PESP from 2021 to 2022.
The presitigious award show will still air on television via ABC through 2028
Veteran producer Suzanne Todd, whose credits include the “Austin Powers,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “Bad Moms” franchises, has sealed a first-look TV deal with MGM Television. Under the deal, announced Wednesday, Todd will be tasked with developing and producing “premium,
The partnership includes the Oscars ceremony as well as worldwide access to "other Academy events and programs."
The identity of a Roman-era individual found in southern England has finally been resolved after scientists at the Natural History Museum were able to sequence high quality DNA from her skeletal remains.
Jonathan Bailey has also become the year's top-grossing actor after Wicked and Jurassic World The post Fans Are Worried The ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Is No Longer In Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Kotaku .
The Music Hall of Williamsburg, for two decades one of the New York City area’s most popular and best-sounding venues, will lose its lease at the end of 2026 and be forced to relocate or close, according to an internal memo from the venue’s promoter, Bowery Presents, obtained
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In Marcie Hume’s new documentary “Corey Feldman vs. The World,” the child star alleges that Corey Haim molested him while making the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” Feldman and Haim skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s after working together on the blockbuster movie and quickly became
Robert Alter, Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Asunción, has characterized Paraguay as one of the United States' most significant global allies. Speaking with Radio Ñandutí, Alter highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties following the signing of a new
Every living being must cope with a changing world—summer gives way to winter, one year it floods and the next is a drought. It's obvious that populations of plants and animals must constantly face new challenges, says University of Vermont scientist Csenge Petak. But what's
A majority of Americans say they oppose the United States taking military action against Venezuela as the Trump administration escalates its campaign against the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.
Chef Saves 78-Year-Old Man’s Life After He Stopped Showing Up for His Daily Dinners at Local Restaurant . “Mr. Hicks don’t miss no days. I knew, then, something was wrong.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The ancestors of our furry cats and dogs once looked similar to today's modern mongoose, a mammal with a long body and small, round ears. In fact, all members of the order Carnivora, which includes a variety of mammalian species, such as bears, wolves and even seals, evolved
Improbably, the Jane's Addiction conflict has been resolved on a peaceful note. The post Perry Farrell Apologizes For Onstage Brawl That Ended Jane’s Addiction appeared first on Stereogum .
Globally, soils contain three times as much carbon as exists in the atmosphere and all plants, combined. Which means that understanding how soil microbes recycle organic materials—sometimes sending CO2 back into the atmosphere, sometimes mineralizing it for long-term
Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.
Rita Wilson is an award-winning actor, producer and musician. Wilson appeared with filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner in “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Mixed Nuts”; he directed her in “North” and “The Story of Us.” Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer and film producer Michele Singer
A plant's success may depend on how well the three sets of genetic instructions it carries in its cells cooperate, according to a new study led by plant scientists at Penn State. In an analysis of the hybrids of two crossbred tree species, the researchers found that two sets of
Musk saw his wealth jump by $178 billion in just two days, putting his year-to-date gain at a record-breaking $216 billion as investors cheered Tesla’s driverless taxi tests in Texas, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index on Wednesday.
[Trailer] The Muppet Show is returning! It’s a one-time event, hosted by Sabrina Carpenter, to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary. “It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Groundwater is a critical resource in Southern California, where long-term drought and climate change place increasing pressure on local aquifers. Some regions, like the Hollywood Basin (a small region in and around the West Hollywood neighborhood), are increasing their
The move by the Emirati-backed separatists upends the political arrangement among the anti-Houthi partners. Earlier this month, the forces marched to Hadramout and took control of the province's major facilities, including Yemen's largest oil company
Also: Dispatch is coming to Switch next month The post Resident Evil‘s ‘Impossible’ Game Boy Port Appears Online And It’s 98 Percent Complete appeared first on Kotaku .
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jason Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), bringing the roller-coaster road for approving a full-time head of the agency to an end. Senators voted 67 to 30 on Isaacman, who was nominated for a second time
After nearly five years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled almost 25 miles (40 kilometers), and the mission team has been busy testing the rover's durability and gathering new science findings on the way to a new region nicknamed "Lac de Charmes," where it will be
Northfield, Illinois-based Medline, founded in 1966, is a key manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies such as surgical kits, gloves and gowns used by hospitals worldwide.
“When Harry Met Sally” star Meg Ryan paid tribute to director Rob Reiner on December 17, sharing a photo of the pair dancing together while making the 1989 film. “Oh how we will miss this man,” she began via Instagram. “Thank you, Rob and Michelle, for the way you believe in
A new poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority of respondents believe President Trump is more responsible for the state of the economy than former President Biden. The poll, released Wednesday, found that 57 percent of respondents put the state of the economy at
President Trump ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and exiting Venezuela on Tuesday, continuing his escalations against the Latin American country and its leader, Nicolás Maduro. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Maduro’s “illegitimate” regime is
Why did humans evolve the eyes we have today? While scientists can't go back in time to study the environmental pressures that shaped the evolution of the diverse vision systems that exist in nature, a new computational framework developed by MIT researchers allows them to
Breaking down Rolling Stone 's top country and Americana albums of the year on our Nashville Now podcast
President Trump on Wednesday met with the families of U.S. service members who were killed in Syria last weekend and participated in a dignified transfer, a solemn ceremony where the troops’ remains are returned to the U.S. Trump attended the proceedings at Dover Air Force
The Academy just made the boldest move in its 100-year history, and it’s exactly what cinema needs. For decades, we’ve watched the Oscars contort the broadcast into an increasingly uncomfortable shape, trimming categories, rushing speeches, and relegating entire crafts to
The extraction shooter has increased the drop rate for the highly sought-after item The post Arc Raiders’ Cold Snap Update Really Juiced The Blueprint Economy appeared first on Kotaku .
The beloved star of Reiner’s 1989 romantic comedy leaned toward optimism: “I have to believe that their story will not end with this impossible tragedy, that some good may come, some awareness raised.”
Creative Artists Agency has announced its latest round of promotions, with 13 CAA Elevate trainees promoted to agent or executive roles. CAA Elevate is the agency’s next-generation training and practical development curriculum. The promoted class includes Ally Brzezinski, Oren
The new investment accounts were created as part of President Trump’s tax and spending legislation, passed over the summer.
