Iranian protests and strikes escalate as state struggles to contain them
Security forces have repeatedly responded with violence, including killing protesters, raiding hospitals and arresting thousands, according to rights groups.
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The Stranger Things Secret ‘Conformity Gate’ Finale Conspiracy Is Dead
Fans had been spreading rumors of a secret ninth episode that would ‘fix’ its disappointing finale The post The Stranger Things Secret ‘Conformity Gate’ Finale Conspiracy Is Dead appeared first on Kotaku .
Angel Du$t – “I’m The Outside”
Nobody does it like Angel Du$t do it. Trapped Under Ice frontman Justice Tripp’s adventurous, ever-evolving hardcore rock ‘n’ roll combo will release the new album Cold 2 The Touch next month. The album has already yielded a bunch of advance singles — “The Beat,” “The Knife,”
Life sims are in a slump and the only way out is becoming strategy games again
Even with new competition in the mix, the life sim genre feels so afraid of being difficult, but that's what made the original Sims games so great.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) Launched Pricier Than AirPods Pro 3, Now Match Their Price After a Drop
Take these second-gen Bose noise-cancelling earbuds to the gym with you as you meet your New Years resolutions. The post Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) Launched Pricier Than AirPods Pro 3, Now Match Their Price After a Drop appeared first on Kotaku .
Sweet Pill – “Glow”
Anthemic, emo-flavored Philly indie rockers Sweet Pill are preparing to return with their sophomore album There’s Still A Glow, and we were really into lead single “No Control.” Today, they follow it with “Glow,” the album’s sort-of title track. It’s a soaring chest-thumper,
Lala Lala Announces New Album Heaven 2: Hear Two Tracks
In October, Lala Lala signed to Sub Pop and unveiled the wonderful song “Does This Go Faster?” Now the indie-pop force (who we rightfully named a Band To Watch in 2018) is back with the announcement of her new album Heaven 2. Heaven 2 follows 2021’s refreshing I Want The Door
Pokémon Studio’s Upcoming Action-RPG Headlines Xbox’s Next Developer Direct Showcase
Game Freak will show off gameplay of Beast of Reincarnation , the studio's first Xbox Series X/S and PS5 game The post Pokémon Studio’s Upcoming Action-RPG Headlines Xbox’s Next Developer Direct Showcase appeared first on Kotaku .
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny Lead 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations
Benson Boone, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Leon Thomas, and Shaboozey are also among the year's top-nominated artists
‘Greenland: Migration’ Review: Gerard Butler Heads Up a ‘Greenland’ Sequel That’s a Dull Dystopian Slog
"Greenland: Migration" is one of the soggiest ideas of a sequel in memory. The first "Greenland" was an environmental disaster movie. The new one is a post-disaster movie. It should have been called "Rubble."
MTG might go even further than Universes Beyond in 2026
Magic: The Gathering is primed to shake up the lore of its multiverse in the year ahead
‘Heated Rivalry’ Creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady to Be Honored at NYC LGBT Community Center Gala
Want to have dinner with the cast of “Heated Rivalry” after you film a walk-on role in Season 2? Here’s your chance. The dinner and role are being auctioned off during the NYC LGBT Community Center’s Center Dinner gala taking place in April. The benefit will also honor the
Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia's Autonomy
[Addis Standard] Addis Abebe -- The adage that ''there are no free lunches in geopolitics--only postponed bills'' captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the short term almost always carry deferred obligations.
Intel had the most exciting product launch at CES 2026 and I absolutely wasn't expecting that
Intel's Panther Lake had zero competition, but it's still genuinely exciting.
‘CBS Evening News’ No. 2 producer fired during anchor Tony Dokoupil’s bumpy first week: report
The No. 2 producer at “CBS Evening News” has reportedly been fired — an abrupt move that comes as the newly relaunched program grapples with on-air gaffes during Tony Dokoupil’s rocky first week at the anchor desk. The reported exit was first flagged by a Guardian media
Xbox Developer Direct games showcase announced for January 2026
The next Xbox showcase is a big one, with news on Forza Horizon 6, Fable (2026), and Pokémon developer Game Freak's new action RPG.
Five rhetorical signs that might reveal research misconduct
A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that research misconduct may leave traces in the text itself, not only in how the research is conducted. By analyzing scientific articles later retracted for misconduct, the researchers identified five recurring
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Spanish government and bishops agree on plan to compensate sexual abuse victims
Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations.
'Celeste's Journals' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
Where to find both journals for the Celeste's Journals quest and how to extract them safely in Arc Raiders.
Watch live: Schumer, Jeffries give remarks amid health care battle
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the lower chamber prepares to vote on legislation to extend expired subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for three years. The vote
Strange Pains – “Memory Man”
Providence-based Ted Bradley plays in Empty Country, the epic melancholic heartland rock project of former Cymbals Eat Guitars leader Joseph D’Agostino. In Strange Pains, the musicians slide into different roles. Bradley is the singer-songwriter here, and D’Agostino is the
Golden Globes Presenters Include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin
Charli XCX, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson and Snoop Dogg are also set to take the stage Sunday night.
Jennifer Lawrence Texted Emma Stone a Sad Face Emoji After SAG Nominated ‘Bugonia’ but Not ‘Die My Love’: ‘She’s Been Beating Me for Decades’
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone exchanged texts on the morning the Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced this week, joking about the outcome after Stone landed a nod and Lawrence did not. “We’re in a group chat and she got nominated for a SAG today and I did not,”
Russian attacks leave 1 million people in Ukraine without electricity and water
As Ukraine continues to negotiate a deal which could put an end to Russia’s ongoing war, Moscow has kept attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating in the middle of winter.
Gen Z picks its own 'Karen' name: Sorry, 'Jessica'
Sorry to these Gen X and Millennial ladies.
Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says
BEIRUT, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Lebanon's central bank will seek the repayment of public funds embezzled by at least one former central bank official and by lawyers and commercial bankers, to help guarantee its liquidity, Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid said on Thursday. Souaid
Watch live: Hoyer announces retirement on House floor
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) will give remarks on the House floor Thursday morning to announce his retirement after 45 years in Congress. Hoyer, 86, told The Washington Post in an interview published late Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in November. “I did not want to
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son
The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.
Garmin Offloads Its Rugged GPS Smartwatch at Record Low After Extra Discounts Stack, Grade-A Refurbished Instinct 2X Solar Model
Take charge of your fitness and organize your day with this feature-rich smartwatch. The post Garmin Offloads Its Rugged GPS Smartwatch at Record Low After Extra Discounts Stack, Grade-A Refurbished Instinct 2X Solar Model appeared first on Kotaku .
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
Your Gmail inbox is getting an AI-powered update. Google announced new AI features to help users write emails, summarise information, and create to-do lists.
