Inside Myanmar’s scam complex’s detailed playbook
More than 3,500 fraudsters from dozens of countries worked at Shunda, a scam complex.
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Brunei sultan to undergo knee replacement surgery
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 14 - Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will undergo knee replacement surgery this weekend, with a recovery period expected to last between two to three months, his office said.
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war
Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran carries consequences that extend far beyond Tehran. The moment Washington links Iran policy to global trade enforcement, the focus inevitably shifts to Beijing. China remains Iran’s largest
Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more often in winter.
Four things to watch as Malaysia’s UMNO kicks off annual gathering
Set to draw over 6,000 delegates, the meeting comes at a critical juncture for the party, which turns 80 this year.
Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods
As flooding receded in parts of Albania on Tuesday, the Balkan nation's polluted waterways are being blamed for worsening the impacts amid fears that floodwaters filled with plastic waste could reach the Adriatic Sea.
Hannah Lew Announces Self-Titled Debut Album: Hear “Another Twilight”
Hannah Lew is known for playing in San Francisco post-punk bands Grass Widow and Cold Beat, and now she’s going solo. Her self-titled debut LP arrives in April, and we get a taste today with the sonically groovy, lyrically gloomy lead single “Another Twilight.” “‘Another
Pompeii’s Early Baths Were Petri Dishes
Things improved with an impressive aqueduct system—if you don’t count lead contamination The post Pompeii’s Early Baths Were Petri Dishes appeared first on Nautilus .
Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Assaulting Hollywood Ride-Share Driver
“24” star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday after a physical altercation with a Hollywood ride-share driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities said that around 12:15 a.m., the LAPD responded to a call about an assault involving a rideshare
Trump slams Powell amid federal probe: 'Either corrupt or incompetent'
President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into the central bank’s ongoing renovations. “He’s either corrupt or incompetent,” Trump told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil, referring to the price tag and timeframe of the
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says South’s hopes for better relations are an illusion
A South Korean official had said Seoul saw a chance of talks resuming with Pyongyang.
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion
SEOUL, Jan 13 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday South Korea's hope for an improvement in relations is an illusion that cannot be realised, state media KCNA reported.
Thomas Causey, Sound Mixer on ‘Dick Tracy,’ ‘Broadcast News’ and ‘Defending Your Life,’ Dies at 76
The Oscar and Emmy nominee also did lots of John Carpenter and Adam Sandler movies.
It's been one year since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. What have we learned?
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California's history. They were exacerbated by persistent drought, a buildup of vegetation and Santa Ana winds which, at times, exceeded 80 mph. The most damaging fires, which reduced Altadena and Pacific
Cher Wants Sonny Bono’s Widow to Pay Her $1 Million Legal Tab
The pop star says Mary Bono Mary “dragged this case out for five years by taking patently unreasonable positions"
Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health Potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have only just started initial jockeying to position themselves for a primary fight. On
Small businesses say they aren't planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs—here's why
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs.
Lionsgate Sells Streaming Platform Lionsgate Play in India, Southeast Asia to Founder Rohit Jain
Lionsgate has sold its South Asian and Southeast Asian streaming operation Lionsgate Play to Rohit Jain, the executive who developed the service during an eight-year tenure as president of Lionsgate Play Asia. The studio disclosed the deal Tuesday. Jain will leave Lionsgate to
US issues urgent safety warning after deadly crashes involving faulty air bags made in China
NHTSA said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death or serious injury from ruptured replacement air bag inflators made in China by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co. Ltd., also known as DTN, and likely illegally imported into the US.
A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'
Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.
GOP senator suggests Powell resign to avoid indictment
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) on Tuesday suggested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign to avoid indictment. “If you're the attorney for Jay Powell and you want to avoid an indictment, how about you go to Jeanine Pirro and say, ‘I'll make a deal. I'll step down today,
Games Workshop says its senior managers aren't excited about AI, prohibits its use and laments that it's 'included on our phones or laptops whether we like it or not'
The CEO of all things Warhammer says "we do not allow AI generated content or AI to be used in our design processes".
Station Model Violence Announce Self-Titled Debut Album: Hear “Heat”
Are you in the market for a new Australian supergroup? We’ve got just the thing. Station Model Violence is made up of members of Total Control, Den, and R.M.F.C., and they’re announcing their self-titled debut album today. The lead single “Heat” is a convincing preview. About
Towards recycling of fiber composites: More sustainable epoxy thanks to phosphorus
Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause pollution for generations. When incinerated in a waste incineration plant, they
Democrats win 2 special Virginia state House elections
Democrats have won two special elections to fill a pair of open seats in Virginia’s General Assembly, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Tuesday contests are part of a series of special elections prompted when Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D), who was elected governor last
John Forté, Grammy-Nominated Fugees and Wyclef Jean Collaborator, Found Dead at 50
The producer died yesterday at his home in Massachusetts, according to police
Republican centrists and populists combine to kill series of GOP labor bills
Republican centrists and populists in the House on Tuesday blocked a series of GOP labor bills on the chamber floor, marking the latest blow to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team, who are increasingly losing their grip on the restive Republican conference.
Hytale's developer warned us the adventure sandbox 'isn't good yet,' but it already feels pretty good to me
The early access crafting adventure has a long road ahead, but it's taken a big first step.
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
Julio Iglesias Accused Of Sexual Assault By Former Employees
Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexual assault by two women. The alleged assaults took place while they were live-in employees at the Spanish singer's Caribbean mansions in 2021. The post Julio Iglesias Accused Of Sexual Assault By Former Employees appeared first on
Netflix poised to change Warner Bros. Discovery bid to all-cash offer amid investor angst: sources
It’s unclear if the move – which still has to be approved by the streaming giant’s board – will mollify skittish investors about its bid for WBD, which initially consisted of cash and stock.
Trump Interview Eats Up Nearly Half of ‘CBS Evening News’ Broadcast With Tony Dokoupil
Tony Dokoupil, newly installed anchor of “CBS Evening News,” landed an interview with President Donald Trump — and the news program aired Trump’s comments uninterrupted for almost half the broadcast. Dokoupil interviewed Trump Tuesday on the floor of a Ford Motor Co. factory in
Greenland’s vast resources won’t necessarily yield huge profits
The US is saber-rattling over Greenland once again. The vast island’s natural resources are back on the agenda, a year after then-US national security advisor Michael Waltz announced: “This is about critical minerals. This is about natural resources.” Greenland is endowed with
North America kind of sucks at elevators. “Elevators cost nearly three times...
North America kind of sucks at elevators . “Elevators cost nearly three times as much in North America compared to its peers. What is going on here?” (Maintenance fees can be 10x as expensive.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Trump appears to flip off Ford worker calling him a 'pedophile protector'
President Trump appeared to flip off a Ford worker in Michigan in an incident Tuesday caught on video obtained by TMZ. Trump was in the state to give an address on his economic agenda and tour Ford's River Rouge complex in Dearborn. During his walk-through, TMZ reported a
When 'no-effect' isn't safe: Safe chemicals turn toxic in combination across generations
Researchers at National Taiwan University reveal that combined exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics and the preservative butylparaben, at a level considered safe on their own, can cause heritable harm, disrupting reproduction across generations through epigenetic changes.
Rubio argues US cannot return Venezuelans despite court order
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a federal judge he is unable to locate the more than 100 Venezuelans the Trump administration sent to be imprisoned in El Salvador, arguing against further hearings with the men as it would jeopardize "extraordinarily delicate” discussions
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the Velvet Sundown , the AI-generated psych-rock band from last year with hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams? Remember bands getting impersonated by AI-generated acts on Spotify? Spotify claimed it was
EPA denies reports it will no longer consider harm to humans in pollution regulation: 'BS headline'
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is denying news reports that his department will no longer consider the cost to human life incurred from two pollutants when making regulatory decisions. New York Times reporter Maxine Joselow, citing internal
Meta is closing 3 VR studios and laying off roughly 10% of Reality Labs as it shifts focus from the metaverse to AI wearables, it's next sure-fire, can't-miss idea
Armature Studios, Sanzaru Games, and Twisted Pixel are done for.
Africa: Rwanda Coding Academy Students Reflect On JA Africa Regional Competition
[New Times] After emerging as winners of the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition, four students from Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) represented the country at the JA Africa regional competition, held from December 3 to 5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.
Africa: Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story
[New Times] As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man himself. Leadership of the AU is more than a ceremonial rotation; it is a continental stage that
Social media a key factor for both sides in Iran domestic unrest
Days of protest across Iran have left hundreds dead and many more injured. Attempts by Iranian authorities to quell dissent through a near-total internet blackout point to the pivotal role of social media in organizing, spreading and documenting unrest. The Conversation asked