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Despite new data showing that complete gender parity in decision-making is still far from a reality, Spain and Ireland have made the most progress in the past 10 years.
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Archaeologists use lasers to locate ancient settlements and artifacts on Greek Islands
A group of scientists are studying the Cyclades, an island group in Greece's Aegean Sea, looking for signs of early human activity. They are using technology such as laser scanning and magnetometry, which may be more effective and non-invasive than traditional archaeological
Turkey to guarantee flow of Russian gas to Hungary, Orban says
BUDAPEST, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban have agreed that Turkey will guarantee that Russian gas can continue to flow to Hungary, Orban said on Monday. Hungary has maintained its reliance on Russian energy
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
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Tailored Realities preview: Brandon Sanderson's new short story collection dives into science fiction
The short story collection Tailored Realities features sci-fi and fantasy tales outside the Cosmere
Critical Role Campaign 4's new D&D house rules drastically improve combat for the players
Combat in D&D doesn't need to be a drag, and Brennan Lee Mulligan just figured out how in Critical Role Campaign 4.
Netflix Mobile Game ‘Best Guess Live’ Launches Tonight: How to Play and Win $15,000
Netflix’s new mobile game show “Best Guess Live” launches Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and on night one both hosts Howie Mandel (“America’s Got Talent”) and Hunter March (“Sugar Rush”) will be on hand to explain how the competition works. The mobile game shoots live every
Giancarlo Esposito Among 11 Recurring Cast Added to ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ Netflix Series
The upcoming Netflix series adaptation of the S.A. Cosby novel “All the Sinners Bleed” has added nearly a dozen recurring cast members, Variety has learned. The new cast members are: Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad,” “Do the Right Thing”) as Ezekiel Wiggins; David Lyons (“The
Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?
"How one era changed everything about the culture — and why we’re so nostalgic for its creations."
Golden Globes Producers on Why It’s So Tough to Pronounce Nominee Names and How They’ll Include the New Podcast Category
Marlon Wayans knows he mispronounced a lot of names while announcing the Golden Globes nominations on Monday morning — and for that, he’s sincerely sorry. “I’m not sure a lot of them know that they were nominated,” he quipped. Wayans said there wasn’t much time to rehearse
Golden Globe Reactions: Ariana Grande Ponders Singing ‘Wicked’ Music on Tour, Michael B. Jordan Was Left Out of ‘Sinners’ Group Chat, Cynthia Erivo Realizes She Broke a Record
Golden Globe nominations are here, kicking off the first major event of Hollywood awards season. The nods were announced bright and early Monday morning, as actors, directors, writers and producers set alarms to hear their names mispronounced by Marlon Wayans. It’s tradition at
NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in Manhattan, study finds
Since New York City introduced congestion pricing in January 2025, the state has heralded significant reductions in traffic and rush hour delays, fewer crashes and noise complaints, and toll revenue projected to hit $500 million by the end of the year.
Looks like the Run dialog box is getting a sleek new look on Windows 11
I just hope it's just as snappy. And where'd my browse button go?
Paramount, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, one day after US president Donald Trump says the Netflix deal 'could be a problem'
The Paramount bid is also supported by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, so that's probably not great for Netflix's ambitions.
Hayli Gubbi's explosive first impression
On November 23, 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in northern Ethiopia erupted in dramatic fashion. The shield volcano in the Danakil (or Afar) Depression began spewing ash and volcanic gases at around 11:30 a.m. local time (8:30 Universal Time) that day, marking its first
Yermak's resignation could lead to significant changes in Ukraine's banking sector
28 November will be remembered by many as 'Black Friday' due to the dismissal of Andriy Yermak (pictured). For external observers, the event is unremarkable, but inside Ukraine it is a real game changer. The searches of Yermak's house and his immediate resignation from the post
Loomer on boat strikes: 'Fentanyl isn’t being manufactured in Venezuela'
Far-right activist Laura Loomer noted inconsistencies with the Trump administration’s justification of strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats off the coast of Venezuela. Loomer said Monday on the social platform X that while she has "no sympathy for narcoterrorists being
GameStop workers say Trade Anything Day was pure torture
Some jokes were funny and harmless, others prompted retail workers to call the cops
“Things Are F*cked”: Is ICE Barbie on Her Way Out After Wrecking DHS?
There could be a major switch-up at the Department of Homeland Security “really soon.” In a drastic turn of events, Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with outbound Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. That could make Noem the first person
Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after €88m heist
The robbers took less than eight minutes to force their way into the museum using a freight lift to reach one of the building’s windows and angle grinders to cut into jewellery display cases.
The all-out AI race. “They are tearing towards a technology that could,...
The all-out AI race . “They are tearing towards a technology that could, in theory, sweep away millions of white-collar jobs and pose serious risks in bioweapons and cybersecurity. Or it could usher in a new era of abundance, health and wealth.”
How student writing has evolved in the AI era
A University of Warwick-led analysis of almost 5,000 student-authored reports suggests that student writing has become more polished and formal since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022—but grades have remained stable.
Coffee scraps help blueberries stay fresher, longer
UNSW researchers are turning what was once waste into a protective film that could help extend the expiry date of some of Australia's favorite summer fruits.
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount says its proposal is a "superior alternative" for shareholders than the rival offer from Netflix.
Her food cravings vanished on Mounjaro then roared back
Deep-brain recordings showed that Mounjaro and Zepbound briefly shut down the craving circuits linked to food noise in a patient with severe obesity. Her obsessive thoughts about food disappeared as the medication quieted the nucleus accumbens, the brain’s reward hub.
Golden Globe Nominations Snubs: Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Christy’ Shut Out as ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses Best Picture Nod
On the TV side, the awards show left out Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa ('The Pitt'), the actors from 'Abbott Elementary' and a number of buzzy series that debuted since Emmys eligibility ended, including 'Alien: Earth,' 'The Paper,' 'The Chair Company,' 'I Love LA' and 'Death by
ASUS Offloads TUF Gaming Graphics Card Even Further After Black Friday as the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU Hits an All-Time Low
Improve the way you work and play with this top-rated graphics card. The post ASUS Offloads TUF Gaming Graphics Card Even Further After Black Friday as the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU Hits an All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
China outlines future plans in new video, including finding Earth 2.0
In a recent Hot Take segment, the China Global Television Network recently released an interesting video detailing China's future plans for space. Titled "Earth 2.0? China's plan to find new Earth," the video actually details four missions that the China National Space Agency
Trump Sure Seems to Be Behind Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.
President Trump is almost certainly supporting Paramount’s hostile takeover bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN. After Netflix announced they were acquiring the media and entertainment company in an $83 billion cash-and-stock deal Friday, Paramount on
NASA selects two instruments for Artemis IV lunar surface science
NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during the Artemis IV mission to the lunar south polar region. The instruments will improve our knowledge of the lunar environment to support NASA's further exploration of the
Amy Madigan May Be a Golden Globe Nominee for ‘Weapons,’ But Stays Cautious About That Aunt Gladys Prequel: “Until It’s Real, It’s Not Real”
The character actress is nominated for the first time since 1990, when she won for her performance in the telefilm 'Roe vs. Wade.'
Scientists enhance the flavor of carob-based chocolate alternatives with novel methods
With climate change and higher incidences of crop diseases, global cocoa production and supply is being threatened. A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS), motivated by these reports, set out to enhance the taste of carob, making it a more appealing and
A Kentucky professor's free speech is no defense for antisemitism
He may well win his case on First Amendment grounds, but that will not absolve him of antisemitism.
Shining a spotlight on polyploid cells: New tool uncovers spatial patterns of DNA content across tissues
A collaborative effort by the Formosa-Jordan lab from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, the Fox lab from Duke University, U.S., and the Roeder lab from Cornell University, U.S., developed a new computational pipeline that enables the
Haywire Cover Mighty Mighty Bosstones With Dicky Barrett In Boston
In 2022, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones broke up . The band never confirmed it, but it sure seemed like the breakup was a response to frontman Dicky Barrett being loudly anti-vaccine. Just before the breakup, Barrett recorded a song for a Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. anti-vaxxer rally.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle gets Golden Globes nomination
2025 saw Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and KPop Demon Hunter dominating the box office, and they're now snagging Golden Globe noms
