Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear Is the Latest Rocker to Suffer a ‘Bizarre Gardening Accident’
The guitarist broke multiple bones in his foot and will miss some of the band's upcoming tour dates
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Meet The Grok-Powered Anime Hologram That Will Heckle You While You Play Games
Razer's Project Ava is an AI stunt aimed at imaginary gamers The post Meet The Grok-Powered Anime Hologram That Will Heckle You While You Play Games appeared first on Kotaku .
US says it will discuss Greenland ownership with Denmark next week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces talks amid concerns over US claims to the Danish territory.
How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump's threats against Greenland
As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.
Bowen Yang Explains ‘SNL’ Exit and Confronts Criticism That He Had ‘No Range’: ‘Anytime I Would Try’ Something Different, People Still Said ‘He’s Being Gay and Asian as Always’
Bowen Yang discussed his decision to leave “Saturday Night Live” and his final appearance on the show during this week’s episode of “Las Culturistas,” the podcast he hosts with his friend and fellow comedian Matt Rogers. Speaking on his colleagues at the late night sketch show,
“South Korea imports more kimchi than it exports, and the gap has...
“ South Korea imports more kimchi than it exports , and the gap has widened as cheaper Chinese-made products take hold in the domestic market.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Robyn Returns With New Album ‘Sexistential’: ‘The Purpose of My Life Is to Stay Horny’
Swedish dance-pop legend also shared the title track and "Talk to Me"
Moscow pushes back on tanker seizure, says it had 'temporary permission' to use Russian flag
Moscow criticized the U.S. seizure of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker flying the Russian flag on Wednesday. The U.S. Coast Guard captured the Motor Tanker Bella 1, located in the North Atlantic, during a pre-dawn operation. The tanker had reportedly changed its name to the
15 Country Albums We’re Excited to Hear in 2026
New projects from Ashley McBryde and Luke Combs, plus the debut of Kashus Culpepper, have us psyched for the coming year
Explainer-Why Saudi-UAE trade ties remain resilient despite Yemen tensions
By Andrew Mills and Rachna Uppal Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turmoil in Yemen's south has exposed a major feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, yet their $30 billion trade ties are proving remarkably resilient. There is unlikely to be any repeat of the trade
The Verdant ‘Lost World’ of Minnie Evans Comes Alive in Vivid Mixed-Media Drawings
'The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans' continues through April 19 at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article The Verdant
Sentenced to Be a Hero is Jamie Lannister’s Kingslayer arc — with a magical twist
Sentenced to Be a Hero echoes Jaime Lannister’s redemption arc, adding a magical girl twist that reshapes its hero’s journey.
Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Over 1000 Classic PC Games Are Dirt Cheap On GOG Right Now
Fallout, SimCity, Thief , and many more good old PC games are on sale until later this month The post Over 1000 Classic PC Games Are Dirt Cheap On GOG Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
Jodie Foster Knew Her Controversial 2013 Golden Globes Speech ‘Would Be Misinterpreted,’ but ‘I Had to Do It My Way’
There may never have been an awards acceptance speech like Jodie Foster’s. In 2013, Foster was a veteran of the Oscars and Golden Globes. She’d won two apiece at that point, for her roles in “The Accused” and “The Silence of the Lambs.” But while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille
Kai Trump: President, Harris should meet 'in the middle'
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, said former Vice President Harris should meet “in the middle” with the president to help address political extremism. “I think if both sides met in the middle, everyone would be so much more happier,” she said during an
Sandblasting on Mars: Camera reveals how prevailing winds shape elongated landforms in volcanic zone
Martian winds can have quite an impact. ESA's Mars Express has spotted them whipping up sand grains and acting as a cosmic sandblaster, carving out intriguing grooves near Mars's equator.
Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, Kyiv says
KYIV, Jan 7 - Russia attacked two seaports in Ukraine's Odesa region on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring eight others, Ukrainian officials said.
Utah becomes first state to allow AI to approve prescription refills
Utah is the first state to allow patients to renew medical prescriptions using artificial intelligence. The state on Tuesday announced its partnership with the AI health company Doctronic. Through this program, patients in Utah can consult the service’s “AI doctor” to complete
Ubisoft Shuts Down Studio That Just Unionized, Claims It’s Not Because It Unionized
The studio was working on mobile games in the Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six series The post Ubisoft Shuts Down Studio That Just Unionized, Claims It’s Not Because It Unionized appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Bridgerton’ Stars Will Dazzle in Pandora Jewelry in Show’s Fourth Season, With Some Pieces Available to Shop Online
Pandora is bringing sparkle to the fourth season of “Bridgerton” The jewelry brand is stepping into Regency-era London with a new limited-edition collection inspired by the hit romance from Netflix and Shondaland. Launching Jan. 15, the 14-piece Pandora x Bridgerton collection
Money for mass shooting victims directed to Somali-linked nonprofits
Community members learned that a large chunk of the money raised didn't go to the victims. Instead, it went to 29 different non-profits.
Scientists use string theory to crack the code of natural networks
For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and other biological networks look the way they do. The prevailing theory held that nature simply builds these systems as efficiently as possible, minimizing
Saudi Arabia’s allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government
The separatist Southern Transition Council said its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, remained in the port city of Aden after Saudi Arabia accused him of fleeing to an unknown destination.
RFK Jr. unveils new 'upside down' food pyramid
The White House on Wednesday unveiled new dietary guidelines, with officials calling it the "most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." The new guidelines were represented with an upside-down pyramid placing vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy and healthy
Watch María Zardoya Cover Radiohead’s ‘Nude’ During Opening Night of Not For Radio Tour
The musician also premiered three new songs: "Living Room," "Comet," and "Ache"
Inside the massive radio search of our newest interstellar guest
It feels like every week now we're writing a new article about how 3I/ATLAS is not an alien technology. But it's worth reiterating, and perhaps taking a look at the methodology we used to prove that statement. A new paper, available in pre-print form on arXiv from Sofia Sheikh
Jack Smith May Still Be Able to Reveal Everything He Has on Trump
The American public may still have the opportunity to hear former special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump. Smith developed two cases against Trump: one into the MAGA leader’s alleged retention of classified documents after he left the White House in 2021, and
Can recycling urine help combat the climate crisis?
In the last century, synthetic fertilizers have changed the face of the planet. The current world population might be halved if not for this useful development.
Tackling conspiracy theories requires tactics as varied as the theories themselves
An international project investigating the form, content and consequences of online conspiracy theories has found that in German-speaking countries, such theories often originate locally and have come to form a complex ecosystem of alternative news websites, print media and
How to get a power rod in Arc Raiders
Everything you need to know about the power rod in Arc Raiders including how to get one and what to use it for.
A GTA 6 Easter egg in Red Dead Redemption 2 just got weirder
A Grand Theft Auto 6 Easter egg hunt is underway in Red Dead Redemption 2, but so far, it's raised more questions than it's answered
Georgia considers ending state income tax
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers are getting increasingly serious about making the Peach State one of the few in the nation with no state income tax. If wholly abolished, Georgia would join states such as Florida, Texas and Tennessee. For income earned in 2025, Georgia’s flat
Trump Took a Break From Destabilizing the World to Talk Football
In the midst of rants about seizing Venezuelan oil and threatening to leave NATO, President Donald Trump gave a shoutout to one of his favorite supporters—recently fired Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh, who coached the Ravens for 18 years, was fired after a
Foo Fighters Guitarist Pat Smear to Miss Tour Dates Due to ‘Bizarre Gardening Accident’
Never ones to miss an opportunity for a Spinal Tap reference, the Foo Fighters have announced that longtime guitarist Pat Smear will miss “a few dates” on the band’s current tour due to a broken foot that they say was sustained in a “bizarre gardening accident.” Beck/ St.
It Took Dell To Say What Everyone Else Is Thinking About AI
'I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them,' says Dell boss The post It Took Dell To Say What Everyone Else Is Thinking About AI appeared first on Kotaku .
Nvidia's CEO says bringing new AI tech to older generation GPUs is 'within the realm of possibility'
But admits it would require "a fair amount of engineering".
Going further with fusion, together
At 4 a.m., while most of New Jersey slept, a Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) physicist sat at his computer connected to a control room 3,500 miles away in Oxford, England. Years of experience running fusion experiments in the U.S. helped guide the U.K. team through
Long day at work? Go ahead and watch some TV, research suggests
Brain dead after a hard day of work? It turns out it's totally fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery—an essential part of burnout prevention—easier.
Monument Valley dev ustwo becomes 'PC-first' studio
Ustwo says Netflix and Apple are 'not a solid base to build a long term business around.'
