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…”
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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 partially
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.
Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.
Ex-WSJ reporter who exposed Theranos fraud sues AI giants over alleged book piracy
John Carreyrou sued six major AI companies in California federal court, alleging they illegally used copyrighted books to train their AI systems.
Catsimatidis, Hochul, Blakeman take in 'Marty Supreme'
John Catsimatidis, a Republican grocer magnate and former New York City mayoral candidate, attended a special screening of the film “Marty Supreme” — which Catsimatidis enjoys a cameo appearance in — alongside two political rivals poised to compete against each other for the
19 Democratic-led states and DC sue over Trump gender-affirming care crackdown
A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia late Tuesday sued the Trump administration, arguing a declaration from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejecting gender-affirming care for transgender minors was an overreach of his
The Best Overlooked Films of 2025
Every year, the awards gods decree that a certain group of films are the most noteworthy. Many of the same titles end up appearing on every list of critics association awards, guild nominations and Oscar projections. This means that dozens of other titles end up basically
Mark Hamill on ‘Star Wars’ AI Deepfakes, Weighing Retirement and Voicing The Flying Dutchman in ‘The SpongeBob Movie’
Mark Hamill didn’t plan on having such an active year. In January, the actor lost his home in the Palisades fires and was forced to relocate with his family. Just months later, the 74-year-old actor found himself promoting three major studio projects: Mike Flanagan’s
Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Crosses $450 Million Ahead of Christmas Holiday
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” has earned $450 million globally after a week of release, including $119 million at the domestic box office and $331 million overseas. On Tuesday, James Cameron’s third trip to Pandora has collected $16.5 million in North America and $34.3 million
Legend of Zelda speedrunner completes four-day 100% marathon
Twitch streamer Nukie 100% completed every 3D The Legend of Zelda game in record time.
Sean Combs Files Appeal Requesting ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison and Resentencing
Attorneys for Combs argue that the court determined his 50-month sentence with "heavy reliance on acquitted conduct" and accuse the judge of having "acted as a thirteenth juror"
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean
From Mr. Bean’s official YouTube channel, the show’s hilarious Christmas episode . While Christmas shopping, Mr Bean purchases a bulky string of tree lights before making a shambles of a department store toy section. He later manages to acquire a free turkey and Christmas
Weekly new jobless claims dip but unemployment rate likely remains high
"Unless companies actually fire workers, the economy will continue to move forward at a moderate pace."
Kazakh city of Aktau recalls the Azerbaijan Airlines crash one year on
A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries.
Pentagon says China’s nuclear warhead growth slows, commits to stabilizing tensions
The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing.
Rep. LaMonica McIver returns to detention facility months after scuffle
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) returned to the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey on Tuesday to push for its closure months after she was involved in a scuffle at the immigration detention facility that resulted in criminal charges. McIver’s latest visit comes after
Amazon’s 40″ Fire TV Drops to an All-Time Low to Stand Out in the Smart TV Deal Crowd, Priced Like Refurbished but Brand New
Upgrade your viewing experience without shelling out big bucks. The post Amazon’s 40″ Fire TV Drops to an All-Time Low to Stand Out in the Smart TV Deal Crowd, Priced Like Refurbished but Brand New appeared first on Kotaku .
Disney Box Office Hits $6 Billion for First Time Since COVID Thanks to ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Zootopia 2’
All hail the Magic Kingdom. Disney notched a major box office milestone, surpassing $6 billion in global ticket sales. This is Disney’s fifth time crossing the $6 billion benchmark — and first since COVID — having previously achieved these box office heights in 2019, 2018, 2017
The best Xbox Game Pass games to play over the holidays 2025
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
There’s No Better Time Than The Holidays For Time-Traveling Jigsaws
Strange Jigsaws is a stunningly clever and entertaining collection of puzzles that defy time and space The post There’s No Better Time Than The Holidays For Time-Traveling Jigsaws appeared first on Kotaku .
Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What a Mosquito’s Lunch Tells Us About the Ecosystem
A clever trick borrowed from Jurassic Park The post What a Mosquito’s Lunch Tells Us About the Ecosystem appeared first on Nautilus .
Chris Van Hollen isn’t afraid to take a stand against Israeli brutality
For many of us critical of U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has become the conscience of Congress.
Nex Playground, 2025's hottest toy, is still buyable at Christmas with a twist
Nex Playground outsold Xbox over Black Friday, but units are still being shelved at Amazon and Target. Here's when to expect it.
Clair Obscur Director Says Everything In Its Games ‘Will Be Made By Humans’ Moving Forward
Also: where the heck is that rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake? The post Clair Obscur Director Says Everything In Its Games ‘Will Be Made By Humans’ Moving Forward appeared first on Kotaku .