Nexstar Media Group, seeking to clear its $6.2 billion deal for rival TV broadcast station group Tegna, officially filed applications Tuesday with the FCC that include a request for a waiver of the agency’s 39% ownership cap for local TV broadcasters. Nexstar is the U.S.’s
The ground-breaking programmer and game designer heralded as the 'first-ever video game champion' has passed away.
The international LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration has completed the fourth observation campaign (called O4) of the international network of gravitational wave detectors. Launched in May 2023, the campaign ends after a period of coordinated observations lasting over two years,
The Israeli military says it was targeting members of Hamas "operating in a training compound". Hamas has not commented.
Twin dancers Alice and Ellen Kessler, who rose to global fame in the 1950s and performed with Hollywood’s greatest stars, have died together at age 89 in what German police described as a “joint suicide.”
FOV 90: Project Misriah is a glimpse at the offbeat Source 2 shooters we should have by now, if not for Valve.
“Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert is joining the growing chorus of industry names appalled over Megyn Kelly’s recent comments about Jeffrey Epstein. During the Nov. 12 episode of her eponymous SiriusXM radio show, Kelly claimed that Epstein was “barely into the
Human influence across centuries continues to define biodiversity and carbon storage in the world's largest rainforest, according to a new international study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences led by the University of Amsterdam and Florida Tech.
When fashion model Christine Handy was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41, she turned to movies for answers. What she found on screen instead were glossy fantasies that didn’t properly depict her reality. “What I found was troubling and fear-based,” Handy said during the “Hello
The Strange Afterlife of Hilma af Klint, Painting’s Posthumous Star . “As af Klint’s fame has grown, so have the questions — about what she believed, whom she worked with, and who should be allowed to speak in her name.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) was the lone lawmaker who voted against the House’s bill seeking to compel the release of unclassified documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I have been a principled “NO” on this bill from the beginning. What was wrong with the
If House Speaker Mike Johnson thought his buddy Senate Majority Leader John Thune would help hold up a measure to release the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, he was sorely mistaken. The House voted 427-1 in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) Tuesday.
A slender glass fiber no thicker than a human hair placed across a particle beam could improve accelerator monitoring. A team is testing the use of hollow-core optical fibers to measure the profile and position of the beams extracted from the Super Proton Synchrotron, CERN's
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gus Van Sant will be honored with the Vision Award during the Sun Valley Film Festival, running from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Schwarzenegger will receive the award on Dec. 3, with Van Sant receiving the Vision Award on Dec. 5. The
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) said on Tuesday he would “explore all options” to force the Indiana Senate to vote on redistricting amid pressure from President Trump. “I am glad to see Speaker Huston and House Republicans publicly endorse the need for fair maps. We look forward to
Water levels are creeping upward on shorelines across the world, and decision-making systems are not keeping up. One barrier to including sea level rise projections in adaptation plans is limited information on the full range of possible outcomes.
But a lab-grown sauce can help The post Kale Isn’t the Superfood You Thought appeared first on Nautilus .
At the New York Comedy Festival, four leading industry figures gathered for a Business of Comedy Panel moderated by Variety TV reporter Ethan Shanfeld. Comedian Jeff Ross, festival founder Caroline Hirsch, talent executive Louis Faranda and “Emily in Paris” producer Lilly Burns
Edgar Wright's The Running Man is a close adaptation of Stephen King's book, until the ending. The Arnold Schwarzenegger version changes even more.
The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up
Paramount Skydance rejected a report that it's working with a consortium of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds on a $71 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling it "categorically inaccurate."
The Portuguese player is being paid handsomely to be part of the gulf state's modernisation plan.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is getting its third major shake-up this year, adding turbulence at the disaster agency that’s in President Trump’s crosshairs. Acting FEMA leader David Richardson is departing, the Trump administration confirmed Monday. His exit
As cannabis becomes legalized in more states across the country — 24 for recreational use — brands have found increasingly innovative and stylish ways to help tokers incorporate weed into their everyday lifestyles. No longer are the days of flimsy joints and water-stained
Whether you know a film buff who needs to upgrade their collection, or you just want to upgrade your movie nights at home, here are 20 gifts that will cast your favorite flicks in a whole new light. From limited-edition releases and collectible merch to easy stocking stuffers,
Steven E. de Souza tells The Hollywood Reporter that critics have had issues with the endings for both his 1987 version and the new reboot: "Something went wrong between the page and the stage again."
Senators say they are ready to act quickly on a House-passed bill requiring the Justice Department to make public all unclassified records and documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and that the chamber could approve the measure unanimously Tuesday
BEIRUT - An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed 11 people and wounded four others, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
"We find ourselves with a partner that is willing to sign onto continuing what Slipknot started,” Michael “Clown” Crahan says. “Only they want to go even bigger"
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are pushing a resolution to formally censure Democratic Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett and to remove her from the House Intelligence Committee over recently released documents that show she consulted with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019
Seawalls and other unyielding structures meant to keep rising waters at bay and to protect against storm surges can cause other significant harm to the coast, often by disrupting natural processes and accelerating erosion. The gap between protection and preservation might be
ChatGPT competitor secures billions from Microsoft and Nvidia in deal to use cloud services and chips.
VIENNA (Reuters) -Europe's top three powers and the U.S. have submitted a draft resolution to this week's meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors demanding answers and access from Iran over its bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium stock.
The hit Steam game was nominated for 'Best Debut Indie Game' but its creator has released other titles The post Megabonk Dev Officially Withdraws It From The Game Awards appeared first on Kotaku .
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About 5,000 years ago, people living in what is now Iran began extracting copper from rock by processing ore, an activity known as smelting. This monumental shift gave them a powerful new technology and may have marked the birth of metallurgy. Soon after, people in different
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews on Monday criticized Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policy, which he described as "going backwards." "Well, the family that I‘ve talked to isn‘t happy with ... this performance, whatever it is, I
From thousands of colorful hair beads, Felandus Thames conjures vibrant patterns and portraits. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Vibrant, Beaded
Homers for as far as the eye can see... The post Homer Simpson Clones Are Invading The Real World And You Can Blame Fortnite appeared first on Kotaku .
The Fascinating History of Tarot Card Decks: From the Renaissance to the Modern Day . The V&A does an unboxing of a half dozen tarot card decks from the last 500 years. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talks Cop30 live – latest updates More than 80 countries have joined a call for a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels, in a dramatic intervention into stuck negotiations
Stella Sora ’s dev team has issued an apology for one of its characters almost pinching their fingers The post The ‘Tiny Penis’ Gesture Backlash Brigade Has Claimed Another Victim appeared first on Kotaku .
Holiday gifting can be stressful but a great coffee table book is the rare crowd-pleaser — equal parts decor, conversation starter and pop-culture deep dive. This year’s standout releases span film, music, Broadway and beyond, offering glossy behind-the-scenes worlds for every
Nicki's claims of extremism against Nigerian Christians, like Trump's, aren't backed by any data
Simple items like hay feeders, giant rubber activity balls and shatter-proof mirrors can improve the health and welfare of stabled animals while also reducing frustration behaviors, according to University of California, Davis, research published in the journal Animals.
