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What time does the Fortnite Zero Hour Chapter Finale live event start?
The Fortnite Zero Hour Chapter Finale live event will send off Chapter 6 with a cinematic experience featuring iconic collaborations.
Nobel winner says 'permanently' barred from leaving Iran
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on Thursday said she was permanently barred from leaving Iran, in a birthday message to her teenage twins who she has not seen for over a decade. Mohammadi, 53, had been in prison for over three years until her release in
Social media research tool can lower political temperature—it could also lead to more user control over algorithms
A new tool shows it is possible to turn down the partisan rancor in an X feed—without removing political posts and without the direct cooperation of the platform.
What My Video Game Family Is Bringing To Thanksgiving
Expect to find Barret by the grill The post What My Video Game Family Is Bringing To Thanksgiving appeared first on Kotaku .
LEGO Goes Full Liquidation on Santa’s Sleigh Set, Now Selling at Zero Profit to Clear Before Christmas
The most popular LEGO Set for year's end. The post LEGO Goes Full Liquidation on Santa’s Sleigh Set, Now Selling at Zero Profit to Clear Before Christmas appeared first on Kotaku .
Cynthia Erivo Opens Thanksgiving Day Parade With Magical Performance
The Wicked: For Good actress channeled Elphaba during her appearance
US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission
A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is 'full of s---'
Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of choice is also "uniquely" American: Turkey. "Think about turkey. Who really likes ... be honest with yourself, who really likes
Watching metal crystals grow inside liquid metal: Imaging technique could boost hydrogen production
If you dissolve sugar in hot water and then cool it down, you'll see pure sugar crystals form while impurities stay in the liquid. You can even watch the beautiful sugar crystals slowly grow in the water.
This FPS is basically Spongebob meets Duke Nukem, and it's only $10 on Steam
Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation is the destination.
Lainey Wilson Brings ‘Peace, Love, and Cowboys’ to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The CMA Entertainer of the Year performs the holiday version of her Whirlwind deluxe song, along with "Somewhere Over Laredo"
'Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast Asia
Authorities across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia worked on Thursday to reach residents trapped in floods that have killed dozens of people across the region in recent days.
Razer Ergonomic Gaming Chair Just Hit a Black Friday Record Low, Not Even Prime Day Went This Low
Work and play comfortably for long hours. The post Razer Ergonomic Gaming Chair Just Hit a Black Friday Record Low, Not Even Prime Day Went This Low appeared first on Kotaku .
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
Many Americans worried US heading for nuclear war in next decade: Poll
Nearly half of surveyed Americans say they are worried that the U.S. could enter a nuclear war within the next 10 years, according a new survey. The YouGov poll, released Wednesday, found that 46 percent of surveyed Americans believe a nuclear war involving the U.S. is on the
Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations
The Pecos River murals are a stunning collection of monumental, multicolored rock paintings in limestone rock shelters across southwest Texas and northern Mexico. They depict human-like figures that reach up to eight meters tall, animals such as deer and snakes, and complex
It took a full 10 years but one of Ubisoft's most popular games finally has achievements on Steam
Ubisoft continues to catch up with overdue business on Steam.
US-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft
A U.S.-Russian crew of three began a mission to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spacecraft following a successful launch Thursday.
Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers
DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed Thursday.
Mark Carney reaches deal with Alberta for oil pipeline opposed by First Nations
Prime minister says deal ‘sets the state for an industrial transformation’, but project is likely to face wide opposition Mark Carney has agreed an energy deal with Alberta centred on plans for a new heavy oil pipeline reaching from the province’s oil sands to the Pacific
Putin signals Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could be 'basis' for future deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Trump administration's proposed peace plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine could be the "basis" for a future deal — signaling openness to negotiate. Putin added that while there are things that need to be discussed
European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
The European Space Agency said Thursday it would increase its budget for the next three years to almost 22.1 billion euros ($25.6 billion).
The first Dune bombed, but it's still better than Timothée Chalamet's version
Here are 6 things the 1984 fiasco, which bombed at the box office and with critics, actually does better than the acclaimed 2020s movies
The Perfect Thanksgiving Plate?
It's all about what makes you happy The post The Perfect Thanksgiving Plate? appeared first on Kotaku .
’Tis the season of unaffordability, which makes Thanksgiving as important as ever
Thanksgiving has become a political mess, but it is still a time to give thanks for the fact that we are able to survive in tough times and for those who will help us get through those tough times.
Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo Join ‘Shrek 5’ Voice Cast
The 'SNL' star and 'Superman' actor got into character on social media on Thanksgiving morning.
US woman missing after not returning to cruise ship in Caribbean
Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn't return to the bus or ship.
Africa: Ethiopia to Host 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia will host the 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions, the Council of Constitutional Inquiry (CCI) announced.
EU Migration Commissioner: ‘We need the trust of the people back’
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner sees the new Pact and Asylum and Migration on track to tackle an issue that has been feeding populism for many years. He also defends negotiating with the Taliban and initiatives to negotiate ‘return hubs’ with non-EU countries.
Surprise surprise, people are still in no hurry to switch to Windows 11, Dell reveals
Everyone will upgrade any day now, right?
Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop Was Pricier Than a MacBook Air at Launch, Now Black Friday Makes It Even Cheaper Than One
Save a whopping $350 on this premium gaming laptop before it vanishes. The post Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop Was Pricier Than a MacBook Air at Launch, Now Black Friday Makes It Even Cheaper Than One appeared first on Kotaku .
Apple beats out Samsung for first time in 14 years to become world’s top smartphone seller
Apple's smartphone shipments in 2025 are expected to top Samsung's for the first time in over a decade and become the world's leading seller of smartphones, according to a new report.
I ranked Arc Raiders skins based on how likely I am to shoot them on sight, and I've become the thing I swore to destroy
This wasn't quite the outcome I was expecting.
Italian-inspired Christmas décor in Beirut illuminates sectarian split ahead of Pope's visit
A social media storm erupted over the annual Christmas light display, which some interpreted as Islamizing the Christian celebration. Others were quick to point out its Italian influences – especially as Lebanon prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV
Stranger Things season 5 hinges on you knowing a sci-fi masterpiece
Madeleine L'Engle's classic science fantasy novel A Wrinkle in Time has parallels with Vecna and the Mind Flayer
What we know about Afghan national suspected of shooting two Guardsmen near White House
By Julia Harte and Lucia Mutikani -From battlefields in Afghanistan to a scenic home in the Pacific Northwest, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had followed a promising path before Wednesday, when U.S. authorities say he shottwo National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House.
Apple Sends Millions of MacBook Air to Amazon for Black Friday, M4 Model at Zero-Profit Pricing Defies Logic
Our favorite laptop in 2025. The post Apple Sends Millions of MacBook Air to Amazon for Black Friday, M4 Model at Zero-Profit Pricing Defies Logic appeared first on Kotaku .
MIT's new 'Iceberg Index' study claims AI already has the 'cognitive and administrative' capability to replace 11.7% of the US workforce
Just the tip of the... AI apocalypse.
'Relaxed' Norris raring to go in Qatar after Las Vegas disqualification
Lando Norris insisted Thursday he was feeling calm and composed ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix where he could win his first drivers' world championship title. Unperturbed by the double disqualification of himself and McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in Las Vegas
A Geese Song Played During The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Move aside, turkey — there's a new fowl in town this Thanksgiving. In a brief moment during NBC's livestream of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning, the network played a snippet of Geese's "Cobra" as a dog-shaped float advertising a dog food brand graced the screen.
Vatican welcomes 27-metre Norway spruce in St Peter’s Square
A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican's St Peter's Square as the festive season begins.
Google Breaks Its Own Pricing Logic as Pixel Watch 4 (2025) Drops to an All-Time Low Despite Being Its Latest Smartwatch
Days before the actual Black Friday, the price of this top-tier 41mm Android smartwatch is lower than ever, just $350 while supplies last. The post Google Breaks Its Own Pricing Logic as Pixel Watch 4 (2025) Drops to an All-Time Low Despite Being Its Latest Smartwatch appeared
After 13 years, Laura Bailey is finally playing her dream Critical Role character
Laura Bailey has a clear love for all her Critical Role characters, but it's only now that she's playing her dream one.
LISTEN: Marlo Thomas on the St. Jude Story and Advancing Her Father’s Mission to Save Children’s Lives
On a special Thanksgiving Day edition of “Daily Variety” podcast, Marlo Thomas, the actor, author and activist, revisits the remarkable story of how her father, entertainer Danny Thomas, launched St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. And we take a Vintage
The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)
The year is almost over and the list of games that have made their mark in 2025 is filling up The post The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far) appeared first on Kotaku .
Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how hard an emergency evacuation is
The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing. The confirmed death toll according to the latest updated report before publication is 83, with close to 300 people still