Waymo rolls out software update after blackout stranded robotaxis across San Francisco
Waymo said it proactively paused operations Saturday evening as the outage intensified.
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Attorney Mark Zaid scores win in security clearance fight with Trump administration
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration's stripping of an attorney's security clearance for representing a whistleblower pivotal to President Trump's first impeachment was a form of retribution and unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali granted a
Track Santa’s trip around the world with NORAD
Checking up on bearded gift-giver's journey; a 70-year tradition the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues to implement.
Diddy Files Appeal Asking for ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed an appeal for his 50-month sentence, claiming that the court handed down an excessive punishment in his federal trial and asking for his “immediate release” from prison. In the 84-page appeal, filed yesterday and reviewed by Variety, attorney
Surprise Pokémon Leak Reveals Fresh Clues About The New Gen 10 Games
New details about the upcoming Pokémon Wind and Wave show the games’ map, battle gimmicks, more The post Surprise Pokémon Leak Reveals Fresh Clues About The New Gen 10 Games appeared first on Kotaku .
American Academy of Pediatrics sues RFK Jr. over funding cuts
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s largest professional organization of doctors who treat children, said Wednesday it is suing the Trump administration after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly terminated nearly $12 million in federal
Celine Dion Parodies a ‘Grinch’ Monologue and Sings ‘All by Myself’ in Costume on Christmas Eve
Celine Dion seems to have a plan to steal Christmas. The iconic singer posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday of herself sitting by a fireplace while wearing a Grinch costume — complete with detailed bright green makeup. She opens the video by talk-singing the chorus of “All
Watch live: Trump joins NORAD for Santa calls
President Trump will take part in the annual tradition of tracking Santa's flight around the world as he spends the holidays in Palm Beach, Fla. The president will participate in taking calls to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) — a joint United States and
Zelensky offers peace concessions to Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday presented a new 20-point peace plan that offers concessions to Russia in an effort to end the conflict in Ukraine. The proposal slims down the 28-point peace plan proposed by the Trump administration and allots for the creation
Murkowski ‘not satisfied’ with DOJ’s Epstein files release
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) said she is “not satisfied” with the Department of Justice’s rolling release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said she is working with Senate colleagues to press the department’s inspector general to
Retailers and restaurants that have already announced closures for 2026
While 2026 hasn't even started, major retailers and restaurants are already planning to shutter locations in the new year.
Mechanism for twisted growth of plant organs discovered
From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving tool found throughout the plant kingdom. Roots "do the twist" all the time, skewing hard right or left to avoid rocks and other debris.
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life—new research
A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. A new study strengthens the case for Enceladus being a habitable world.
Michael Flynn presses Trump, Bondi, Wiles on Epstein response: 'This is a disaster'
Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday urged President Trump and other top administration officials to ratchet up their response to the case surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Flynn, who briefly served as Trump's national security
Moody’s economist: GDP growth 'fragile because we're not creating jobs'
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about the strength of the economy, warning the recently announced 4.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth is “fragile” because of a lack of job growth. In an interview on CNBC’s
DOJ: Epstein files release may take 'weeks' after discovery of 1M more documents
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that officials in New York had discovered more than 1 million additional documents potentially linked to the case of Jeffrey Epstein and that their release could take "a few more weeks." The announcement came as the department has
Bari Weiss Defends ’60 Minutes’ Decision in Staff Memo: ‘This May Seem Radical’ but ‘No Amount of Outrage’ Will ‘Derail Us’
What did CBS News management get staffers for Christmas? A memo doubling down on a controversial decision that has roiled the Paramount Skydance news unit and drawn torrents of criticism. In a note to staff sent hours before the start of Christmas Eve, CBS News Editor in Chief
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks".
‘Pluribus’ May Be Slow, but It Was Never Boring
SPOILER ALERT: The following piece contains plot details from “La Chica o El Mundo,” the Season 1 finale of “Pluribus,” now streaming on Apple TV. I have a confession to make: I love Carol Sturka. In that way, I’m a lot like the hive mind that’s absorbed most of humanity in
Paul redacts portions of Festivus rant as Jeffrey Epstein DOJ protest
Libertarian-leaning Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Christmas Eve took aim at the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files by posting a blacked-out criticism as part of his annual Festivus rant airing his “grievances” with Washington. Paul began his Festivus screed,
Muppet Versions of Xmas Movie Posters
RiotGrlErin made some great mashups of Christmas movie posters featuring Muppets . I think my favorite is Oscar the Elf but the Die Hard one is so good too. Many more in this thread . Tags: movies · remix · The Muppets 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
An AI-based blueprint for designing catalysts across materials
Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in everyday life, from disinfectants and medical sterilization to environmental cleanup and manufacturing. Despite its importance, most hydrogen peroxide is still produced using large-scale industrial processes that require significant energy.
Retirement accounts roared back in 2025 after punishing losses during Biden years: study
Retirement accounts clawed back much of what was lost while highlighting how deeply policy shifts can hit workers’ savings.
Best movement in 2025 video games: Silksong, Baby Steps, and more
From Öoo to Silksong, classic movement mechanics were changed and challenged in some of 2025's best games.
Pentagon deploys 350 troops to New Orleans through Mardi Gras
The Pentagon on Tuesday said it deployed 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an immigration operation in the city earlier this month. The soldiers are expected to remain in the Crescent City through Mardi Gras.
Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria
Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.
DOJ mocks reporter for question about fake Nassar postcard: 'You dope'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) mocked a reporter Wednesday for asking a question on social platform X about a purportedly fake postcard from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to former women's doctor Larry Nassar. Independent reporter Jamie Dupree asked the DOJ why the
California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.
Makary, RFK Jr. Exaggerate Chronic Disease Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Many doctors agree with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to remove the black box warnings on at least some forms of hormone therapy used to treat the symptoms of menopause. But in making the announcement, health officials misleadingly suggested that women
Grand Voyager | Exploring Qatar
From sweeping desert dunes to buzzing souqs and soaring coastal views, Qatar is a land of striking contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she explores Qatar — from Doha’s historic heart to the edge of the desert and sea.
Resurrected tissue: Mechanism that enables regeneration after extensive damage solves a 50-year-old mystery
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, our skin tissue—and in fact many types of epithelial tissue that lines and covers the body's organs—can respond to death and destruction with a burst of regeneration. This phenomenon, known as compensatory proliferation, was first described
Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs in holiday-shortened trading session
Indexes have been climbing in recent days, buoyed in part by a rebound in AI-related names after last week's selloff that was triggered by concerns about inflated valuations and high capital expenditures denting profits.
Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.
New image sensor breaks optical limits
Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to unlocking microscopic details inside living cells. Yet despite decades of innovation, a fundamental barrier has persisted: capturing high-resolution,
Pat Finn, a Second City Alum Known for Roles on ‘The Middle’ and ‘Ed,’ Dies at 60
Pat Finn, a veteran character actor best known for his roles on the TV comedies “The Middle,” “Ed” and “Marvin Marvin,” died Dec. 22 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 60. Finn had been battling bladder cancer for several years. Finn’s family issued a statement that noted the
Box Office: ‘Avatar 3’ Rings Out Very Merry Year for Disney, Studio Hits $6 Billion in Global Revenue in a Post-Pandemic First
The studio hasn't been able to claim this feat since 2019, with its tentpole 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' easily dominating the long holiday weekend as 'Anaconda,' 'Marty Supreme' and 'Song Sung Blue' join the box office buffet on Christmas Day.
Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump's name
US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires "an act of Congress".
Elizabeth Chan, Famous for Releasing a New Holiday Album Each Year, on Making Her 15th, ‘Christmas Unhinged,’ About Doing the Season After a Divorce
Elizabeth Chan is in her 15th consecutive year of releasing a new Christmas album every year, and going through a divorce and becoming a single mom was not about to put a stop to that personal and professional tradition. She considers all 15 of those records to be reflective of
Reminder: NASA’s holiday yule log fireplace video is delightful — it’s a...
Reminder: NASA’s holiday yule log fireplace video is delightful — it’s a rocket engine (in a fireplace) . “8.8 million pounds of total thrust…”
Chance the Rapper and Jeremih Play ‘Secret Santa’ on Holiday EP
The five-track project is a follow-up to their collaborative mixtape series, Merry Christmas Lil' Mama
Three shining examples of brilliant PC game development in 2025
…and three not-so-shining examples. Oh dear.
Republicans must hold the line: No Hyde Amendment, no deal on health care
Any plan that does not include Hyde can never be viewed as “clean.”
Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ Exit Is Most-Watched Episode in a Year
“Saturday Night Live” scored its most-watched episode in more than a year on Dec. 20 with 5.4 million viewers. Not only was the episode hosted by pop star and “Wicked” actress Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest — it also marked Bowen Yang’s final outing as a cast member.
Tesla Model 3 sedans face federal investigation over possible door release defects
The investigation was opened on Tuesday after the agency received a defect petition alleging that the vehicles' mechanical door release is hidden, unlabeled and not intuitive to locate during emergencies.
Blade director reassures suffering fans with soothing words: 'Please be patient, it will be a special game'
Dinga Bakaba dropped in on X to let everyone know that despite the extended silence, Arkane is hard at work and everything is fine.
Judge rules Trump can't withhold FEMA grants to states over deportations
A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from withholding disaster preparation grants to states if they don’t recalculate their population figures to reflect recent deportations. U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter also found the administration
5 key details from latest Epstein document dump
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released its new cache of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Monday, which brought more attention to President Trump's association with the disgraced financier and what else authorities knew about other Epstein associates. The DOJ released
Africa: Nvidia Targets Morocco As Next Hub in Africa Ai Push
[Daba Finance] Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling a deeper push into the continent's artificial intelligence infrastructure.