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Ex-Kiss Guitarist Claims $250 CD Single ‘Is Worth More Than Most Entire Albums’
Vinnie Vincent has been sparring with fans on social media over what he feels his music is worth
New York state to hike overtime thresholds starting Jan. 1
The new adjustments – which the State Department of Labor releases annually – will largely apply to employees who work in an executive or administrative capacity.
Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub
US President Donald Trump will receive Israel's highest civilian honor in 2026, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that his country will break with decades of tradition to recognize a non-citizen. Speaking after a cordial Florida meet-up with Trump,
Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship
Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more The post Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship appeared first on Nautilus .
MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA to the liver, they created a temporary source of immune-boosting signals that normally come from the thymus. Older mice treated this way produced more
Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot coming before Black Panther 3
The X-Files is coming back, thanks to Creed, Sinners and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler.
SBA halts grants to Minnesota in wake of fraud scandal
Small Business Administration (SBA) head Kelly Loeffler said Monday that her department is halting annual grants to Minnesota, amid an investigation into alleged fraud in COVID-era lending programs. Loeffler said on the social platform X that the SBA is pausing yearly funding
Trump says he and Netanyahu don't fully agree on West Bank
By Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not agree fully on the issue of the Israeli-occupied West Bank but the Republican leader did not lay
Kalshi purges affiliate accounts for antisemitic posts including offensive depiction of NBA Commish Adam Silver
The posts spread on X, where several meme-style accounts displaying Kalshi affiliate badges shared or amplified the content.
Chilean Ambassador to New Zealand under fire after Rapa Nui post
Diplomatic circles in Santiago are still shaky after last week's comment by the South American country's Ambassador to New Zealand, favoring self-rule by Easter Island's native Rapa Nui community.
Chevy Chase Had ‘Meltdown’ on ‘Community’ Set After N-Word Incident Went Public and Said ‘My Career Is Ruined,’ Claims Director; Crew Chanted ‘F— You, Chevy!’ at Wrap Party
“Community” director Jay Chandrasekhar is interviewed in the upcoming CNN documentary “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” and recalls that he “was there, directing, the night that Chevy Chase got fired” from the NBC sitcom (via People). Chandrasekhar, who is best known for his
Ethan Gach’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
Can I just pick Final Fantasy Tactics 10 times? The post Ethan Gach’s Top 10 Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Greene claims Trump said his 'friends will get hurt' on Epstein files
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) claimed in a New York Times profile that President Trump said his “friends will get hurt” by exposing abusers connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the story told by Greene, she received a call from Trump after
Scientists found a dangerous feedback loop accelerating Arctic warming
The Arctic is changing rapidly, and scientists have uncovered a powerful mix of natural and human-driven processes fueling that change. Cracks in sea ice release heat and pollutants that form clouds and speed up melting, while emissions from nearby oil fields alter the
China launches massive military drills off Taiwan after U.S. arms package
Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U.S. approved a $11 billion arms sale.
15 Landmark Museum Acquisitions in 2025
A rare Jacob Lawrence painting, the Louvre’s first video artwork, a trove of Indigenous art, and a Frank Lloyd Wright house are on this year’s list.
The brain has a hidden language and scientists just found it
Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process incoming information before sending signals onward. This reveals a missing
Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of
‘Dead’ town: At Kelantan-Thailand border, Malaysia’s drug war unsettles residents, businesses
Malaysia is building both walls and bridges along its porous northern border with Thailand, determined to deter rampant smuggling while boosting economic ties. In the first of a two-part series, CNA explores how Malaysia is preventing illicit goods from reaching its shores, and
Can fingernail-sized chips help America catch China in the race to quantum computing supremacy?
SEEQC, which traces its lineage back to IBM, is building the world's quantum computers. They might prove critical in the global race for quantum supremacy.
House to reconvene Jan. 6 panel for 5-year anniversary hearing
Democrats plan to hold a fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot by reconvening the House select committee that investigated the matter. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) asked members of the House if they would like to
‘Straight Circle’ Review: A Border Satire That Transcends Its Flaws Through Abstraction
Right from its title, Oscar Hudson’s droll debut “Straight Circle” evokes paradoxical oddities, which the writer-director layers atop his deadpan satire on nationalism and geographical boundaries. A tale of two enemy soldiers patrolling a militarized border from inside a common
Trump says Hamas has short period to disarm or 'there'll be hell to pay' after Netanyahu talks
Trump said he expected the reconstruction of Gaza to begin "pretty soon" but gave no further details about a timeline or who would be responsible for the construction.
Trump revives threat to sue Powell for 'gross incompetence'
President Trump told reporters he was considering bringing a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "gross incompetence" as he complained about renovations to the central bank's headquarters. "We're thinking about bringing a suit against Powell for
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning About ‘All That Insane Shit’
Roan, who name-checked the French icon in her song “Red Wine Supernova,” said she was unaware of Bardot’s history of far-right views and controversial comments
Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Can’t Compete at the Emmys — and Likely Won’t Be Able to for Season 2, Either
As “Heated Rivalry” continues to… heat up and become a massive hit for HBO Max, conversations have begun regarding the upcoming Emmy season. While romance series have broken through at the award show recently — see “Nobody Wants This,” which broke through with three nods for
Trump gives Hamas vague deadline to disarm or be 'wiped out'
President Trump said Monday that Hamas must disarm within a "very short period of time" as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, warning of deadly consequences if the group does not follow through. "They're going to be given a very short period of time to disarm. And we'll
Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
Rainbow Six Siege servers are back after hackers randomly doled out bans, unbans, rare skins and 'billions' in in-game currency
Any transactions made with the sudden influx of credits have been rolled back.
Trump Tells Fans to Donate to Him or Else Dems Will Steal Their Money
Americans across the country are facing enormous scam risks because of their president. In a fundraising email circulated Monday, Donald Trump told his supporters that Democrats would steal their “tariff rebate checks” if they didn’t donate money to him within the hour.
When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard
Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.
‘The Last of Us’ to Recast Danny Ramirez’s Manny for Season 3
Danny Ramirez’s role in “The Last of Us” will be recast for Season 3 due to scheduling conflicts. Ramirez joined the cast of the HBO apocalypse drama in Season 2. He played Manny, who was described as “a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and a fear
Five myths about learning a new language—busted
Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though adults of all ages can do well in acquiring a new language, fear—or the memory of struggling to memorize grammar at school—can hold us back.
A gold catalyst just broke a decade old green chemistry record
A new catalyst design could transform how acetaldehyde is made from renewable bioethanol. Researchers found that a carefully balanced mix of gold, manganese, and copper creates a powerful synergy that boosts efficiency while lowering operating temperatures. Their best catalyst
Africa: From Diogo Jota to George Foreman, Sporting Deaths in 2025 - Part 2
[Namibian] Former heavyweight champion George Foreman and footballers Diogo Jota and Denis Law were among the sports stars who died in 2025. Here is the second part of AFP's review of the sporting figures we lost this year:
Africa: Global Chocolate Prices Drop
[Namibian] Global cocoa prices have come down after two years of rising costs.
Ryan Coogler Details Original ‘Black Panther 2’ Script Before Chadwick Boseman’s Death: T’Challa, His 8-Year-Old Son and a ‘180-Page Draft’ That ‘I Loved’
Ryan Coogler appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast amid his ongoing awards season press tour for “Sinners” and revealed the original story plans for “Black Panther 2.” The director was well into development on the sequel to his Oscar-winning 2018 blockbuster when lead
The Best Video Game Moments Of 2025
From big bosses to little discoveries, here are some of the best moments we experienced in games this year The post The Best Video Game Moments Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays
Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida The post The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays appeared first on Nautilus .
Hindu mum in Malaysia gets interfaith boost in race to find abducted daughter before she turns 18
The custody dispute should be seen as a humanitarian issue rather than a religious one, activists said.
GTA 5 Voice Actor Has Been Swatted So Many Times The Cops Know His Name
On December 23, Ned Luke was swatted for at least the eighth time since November 2023 The post GTA 5 Voice Actor Has Been Swatted So Many Times The Cops Know His Name appeared first on Kotaku .
Suspected shark attack at California occurred in time and place where large sharks come to feed
It's peak bulking-up season for white sharks in Monterey Bay, and over the past week, two animals previously tagged by scientists passed through the waters near Lovers Point—the same area where swimmer Erica Fox vanished after witnesses reported seeing a shark nearby, experts
Swalwell: Democrats should 'telegraph' impeaching, defunding Trump officials
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Sunday that his party should “telegraph” impeaching and defunding Trump administration officials over files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, if Democrats win back the House in 2026. “Congressman, it sounds like you're saying
Top college basketball coach: 'It’s probably time to get some help from Congress'
Count Gonzaga University men’s basketball head coach Mark Few among those frustrated with the direction of his sport. Coaches across college sports have taken issue with recent changes, as student-athletes being able to receive name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation and
GOP Rep. Bacon criticizes Trump for remarks about alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized President Trump on Monday for appearing to side with Russia in its claims that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on a residence of President Vladimir Putin, accusing Moscow’s leader of frequently lying. “President Trump and his team should get
Trump backs Israeli strikes on Iran if ballistic missile tests continue
President Trump expressed support on Monday for Israel’s potential attack against Iran if Tehran continues the purported expansion of its ballistic missile program. “Yes, the nuclear fast, OK, one will be yes, absolutely,” the president said at his Mar-a-Lago resort, standing
Monster Hunter Wilds Is One Of Steam’s Best-Selling Games Of 2025 Despite Being One Of The Year’s Worst PC Ports
Clair Obscur didn't even crack the top 12 The post Monster Hunter Wilds Is One Of Steam’s Best-Selling Games Of 2025 Despite Being One Of The Year’s Worst PC Ports appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Stranger Things 5’ Gets Review Bombed as Will’s Coming Out Becomes Worst-Rated Episode on IMDb
“Stranger Things” has been review bombed after the Dec. 25 release of Season 5 Vol. 2. The recent episodes have dragged the season’s fan-driven Rotten Tomatoes score from the 70s down to 56%, a stark decline from the show’s previous seasons. (For reference, the Season 4
