AI strengthens agility and stakeholder engagement

As businesses navigate increasingly dynamic markets, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging not just as a tool, but as a strategic driver of marketing agility and firm performance.

21 Savage Plays it a Little Too Tough

The Atlanta rap superstar tries satiating hardcore fans with mixed results on What Happened to the Streets?

House GOP moderates signal they’ll fall in line with Johnson’s health plan

Vulnerable members have agitated for a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies. But that appears unlikely to happen.

Sonos Offloads Beam Soundbar at Record Low, Now Cheaper Than Basic Alternative and Perfect Christmas Gift

Enjoy Dolby Atmos spatial audio with Trueplay room correction. The post Sonos Offloads Beam Soundbar at Record Low, Now Cheaper Than Basic Alternative and Perfect Christmas Gift appeared first on Kotaku .

Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado—why?

The holiday season sparks a significant increase in consumer spending. This year, Black Friday alone saw consumers shell out a record US $11.8 billion. It's the time of year when many Americans make purchases to decorate for the holidays—lights, ornaments and Christmas trees.

Police share videos of new person of interest in Brown shooting; FBI offers $50K reward

Police in Providence, R.I., and the FBI released new photos and video of a person of interest in Saturday’s deadly shooting at Brown University, as the manhunt for the gunman passes 48 hours. In one video, the individual, donning a dark green and gray jacket, dark shoes, dark

Trey Songz Charged With Assault for Allegedly Punching Nightclub Employee

"He is cooperating fully and looks forward to the facts coming to light,” the singer's lawyer says

Forget stardust—it was star ice all along

Carl Sagan famously said that "We're all made of star stuff." But he didn't elaborate on how that actually happened. Yes, many of the molecules in our bodies could only have been created in massive supernovae explosions—hence the saying—and scientists have long thought they had

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021

An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.

Nissan begins production of new electric car in Sunderland

Launch of third generation of Leaf follows investment of more than £450m into model, including £300m direct to UK Nissan has started the production of its latest electric car in Sunderland, a crucial step in the UK automotive industry’s transition away from petrol and diesel.

Africa: AMCE Tackles Medical Tourism In Nigeria with Specialist Health Care Delivery

[allAfrica] Abuja -- In a bid to tackle medical tourism among Nigerians, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has performed groundbreaking procedures and advanced treatments in the six months since its commissioning, officials announced during a press conference in

Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, Has Curated Itineraries to Make a Beach Getaway Feel Effortless

Cancun, Mexico, is famous for turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, but even the most picturesque destinations can be stressful to navigate. For families juggling kids, couples looking for a romantic escape, or business travelers trying to mix work with leisure, planning

Jim Carrey ‘Freaked Out’ and ‘Called Cut’ When ‘Grinch’ Stunt Almost Hurt Child Co-Star Taylor Momsen: ‘I Always Felt Really Safe With Jim’

Taylor Momsen revealed in Vulture’s oral history on “How the Grinch Saved Christmas” that Jim Carrey once stopped production in the middle of filming when a stunt involving his child co-star nearly harmed her. Momsen was 7 years old when she filmed “Grinch,” which marked her

New research shows it's never too late to help students learn to read—even in high school

Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and integrate multiple skills, from mapping abstract symbols to the right speech sounds to understanding what all the words mean. This is why reading is one of the first and most important things children are

Dell i7 1TB Laptop Rated 5/5 Stars Drops 73% Off on Amazon, Crashes to All-Time Low With $200 Bonus Pack

Enjoy a 10-core i7 processor, touchscreen display, and 1TB storage. The post Dell i7 1TB Laptop Rated 5/5 Stars Drops 73% Off on Amazon, Crashes to All-Time Low With $200 Bonus Pack appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Gus Van Sant on ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ Early Collabs With River Phoenix and Nicole Kidman and Almost Making ‘Brokeback Mountain’

In front of an audience at the Miami Film Festival's GEMS event, the two-time Oscar nominee (for directing 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk') spoke with THR about his life, career and return to feature filmmaking after seven years away from it.

New York K–12 enrollment down, but charter, homeschool rates double in a decade

New York state's aging population isn't only evident in more graying residents, but in a declining number of school children—down more than a quarter-million over the past decade, according to a new analysis by Cornell University demographers.

Awards HQ: Viola Davis and Austin Butler Rally for ‘Sinners,’ Neon Parties With Kristen Stewart and Elle Fanning, and a Tribute to Rob Reiner

Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s Dec. 15, 2025, and this edition is dedicated to the magnificent Rob Reiner. The news out of Los Angeles is devastating. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, are no longer with us, and the

How the ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Sound Team Created an Authentic Aural Experience for the Bruce Springsteen Drama

Sound is imperative to the story of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The Scott Cooper film, based on Warren Zanes’ book about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska” and “Born in the USA,” revolves around the sound of those records, and if he can break through to

Crockett: People who ‘regret’ voting for Trump are ‘absolutely welcome’ in her campaign

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said any voter, regardless of party affiliation, is welcome to support her campaign to be one of the Lone Star State’s senators. “I’m a Texan, and so at the end of the day, I think people are trying to say it has to be one (party) or the other,

‘Hacks’ and ‘Morning Show’ Casting Directors on How New Faces Were ‘Integrated Seamlessly’ Into Established Casts

Whether drama or comedy, bringing someone new into a beloved show isn’t an easy task. With a camaraderie between the actors, the pressure is on for casting directors to find someone who will mesh well, both in front of and behind the camera. Influencer Jake Shane was presented

At Fort Worth Zoo, scientists gather to fight deadly elephant herpesvirus

On a cool December afternoon at the Fort Worth Zoo, Lady Bird splashes her tiny trunk in a watering hole while her mother, Bluebonnet, and honorary aunt Angel flank her like bodyguards. To zoogoers watching the fuzzy, 3-foot-tall and over 650-pound elephant calf, she's a pure

Trump shocks with Rob Reiner remarks

President Trump caused a political storm Monday by saying the deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife were related to politics, calling them “reportedly” the result of “Trump derangement syndrome.” The remark, made in a Truth Social post, drew notable shock and quick

Senate advances annual defense policy bill

The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle as it looks to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) before lawmakers leave town for the holidays at the end of the week. Senators voted 76-20 to put the annual defense policy bill a step closer to final

Amazon Hits Mini PCs Hard, Apple’s Newest Mac Mini at Record Low Price Makes Mid-Range Options Obsolete

Our favorite compact desktop is on sale. The post Amazon Hits Mini PCs Hard, Apple’s Newest Mac Mini at Record Low Price Makes Mid-Range Options Obsolete appeared first on Kotaku .

New method detects contaminated bathing water in just 20 minutes

Urbanization and a warmer climate means that more people want to swim in canals, harbors, and urban beaches. However, this means that they may be swimming close to where treated wastewater and stormwater are discharged—including bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that might

Thune eyes spending package to tackle military helicopter safety issue

Wright optimistic that power prices will stop rising soon

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright optimistic that power prices will stop rising soon Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed optimism that electricity prices will soon stop rising. © Associated Press “Very soon, you’ll see a stop of the

Researchers revive old pea varieties in huge seed collection: 'An untapped gold mine for the future'

Using a new AI method, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have rediscovered 51 old pea varieties that are no longer used in agriculture but may prove promising for the production of plant-based foods. The method is a shortcut to finding new resources in the green

Recoverable depreciation: What it is and how to get your full payout

Recent H5N1 bird flu variants show increased ability to infect dairy cattle

The H5N1 avian influenza virus—commonly known as bird flu—has been causing outbreaks in dairy cows in the United States since March 2024. Now, scientists studying the adaptation of the avian H5N1 viruses to cows have found that some of the more recent variants are more able to

The Emerging Science of Being Hangry

Your ability to tune into your body’s internal signals shapes hunger-driven mood swings The post The Emerging Science of Being Hangry appeared first on Nautilus .

Goldman Sachs taps Robert Sobelman — prosecutor on scrapped US corruption case against Eric Adams — to run investigations at bank: sources

Sources close to Sobelman, an alum of Colgate University and Brooklyn Law School, said he is to join the David Solomon-led lender "imminently."

Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military

If adopted, the changes would fulfill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.

Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit

The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Casts Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton

Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton have joined the cast of “The Pitt” Season 2. Tennie (“Shrinking,” “Abbott Elementary”) will play Dr. Crus Henderson, a fourth-year resident who works the night shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.

2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes

The summer of 2025 brought unprecedented flash flooding across the U.S., with the central and eastern regions hit particularly hard. These storms claimed hundreds of lives across Texas, Kentucky and several other states and caused widespread destruction.

Artists Issue Urgent Call to Defend First Amendment Rights

In New York City's Federal Hall, where the Bill of Rights was introduced, cultural leaders decried attacks on free expression, from book bans to censorship.

A deadly weekend attack in Syria

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A deadly weekend attack in Syria Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday vowed that the U.S. will “avenge … with overwhelming force” the two Iowa

Lizzo Celebrates Dismissal of Fat-Shaming Claims in Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Dancers

The pop star said she was "grateful for this victory," while a lawyer for the plaintiffs noted many of the allegations remain intact, "including false imprisonment and harassment"

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year delivers a dismissive verdict on junk AI content

Dictionary codifies the term that took hold in 2024 for low-quality AI-generated content.

More people using AI at work: Gallup

A new Gallup poll found that the percentage of respondents using artificial intelligence (AI) at work ticked up during the third quarter of this year. The survey, released Sunday, found that 45 percent of U.S. employees reported using AI to complete tasks at work last quarter,

UK and South Korea strike trade deal

UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

Sydney mourns 15 killed in Australia’s worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years

Two police officers remained in critical but stable condition in hospital.

Lords Of The Fallen 2 Dev Promises Sexy Women But Fans Just Want Better Soulslike Gameplay

The action-RPG debuted a new trailer at The Game Awards The post Lords Of The Fallen 2 Dev Promises Sexy Women But Fans Just Want Better Soulslike Gameplay appeared first on Kotaku .