The D’Angelo Tapes: The Late Legend on ‘Voodoo,’ ‘Black Messiah,’ and More
In never-before-heard 2015 audio, D'Angelo talks about his musical roots, his creative process, and much more
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Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack
The government has proposed capping most individual gun licences at four firearms and allowing up to 10 for farmers.
Trump announced a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, but fighting hasn't stopped
Trump's peace deal between Rwanda and Congo hasn't stopped the fighting — and now his expansive mineral deal with Kinshasa is in the balance.
From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity
When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can't miss them. Four majestic lions in the colors of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s.
‘Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris’: How to Stream the Holiday Special Live Online Tonight
Just in time for the peak of holiday programming, Christina Aguilera is set to spread holiday cheer across homes tonight. “Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris,” a musical special that doubles as both a concert and a reflection on her career, will air Monday night at 9 p.m.
Trump announces new class of 'Golden Fleet' Navy battleships
President Trump announced on Monday a new class of battleships as part of the U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet.” The president said that he approved a plan for the Navy to start construction of the two battleships which will be equipped with guns, missiles, hypersonic weapons and
Asake Issues Statement On Crowd Crush Death At His Nairobi Stadium Show
Afrobeats star Asake has issued a statement after a woman died in a crowd crush at his concert in Kenya, the second such incident at one of his shows. The post Asake Issues Statement On Crowd Crush Death At His Nairobi Stadium Show appeared first on Stereogum .
From Sight & Sound, a list of the best video essays of...
From Sight & Sound, a list of the best video essays of 2025 . I have barely seen or linked to or even heard of most of these. What am I even doing here, besides utterly failing you? (I wonder what would make my list…?) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true when considering the peasants, who made up about 90% of
Battlefield 6 Is Scrambling To Address AI Accusations Over Double-Barreled Gun
The controversy comes after a promise that no gen-AI art would be visible in the game The post Battlefield 6 Is Scrambling To Address AI Accusations Over Double-Barreled Gun appeared first on Kotaku .
The Egalitarian Vision of Nativity Scenes
In all its artistic iterations across millennia, the nativity remains inherently political in its depiction of God choosing to enter the world in marginalized circumstances.
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.
Dems acknowledge Clinton's ties to Epstein aren't 'a good look'
Democrats largely acknowledge that former President Clinton's association with Jeffrey Epstein isn’t the best of circumstances — particularly for a politician whose personal life has been tabloid fodder. The release of thousands of files late last week revealed a number of
Stripe patterns in blood cells offer new clues for diagnosing disorders and understanding natural designs
Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature—for instance, birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive stripes.
The Best Songs of 2025
Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden with a small G? As we dived through our favorite music of 2025 to consider individual and collective lists of the year’s best songs, it sure felt like we
Judge extends order barring Abrego Garcia re-detainment
A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary order barring federal immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, sharply scrutinizing the Trump administration's intentions toward the once wrongfully deported man. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis noted at a
New microfluidics technology enables highly uniform DNA condensate formation
A research group has developed a novel and highly accessible technology for producing uniform biomolecular condensates using a simple, low-cost vibration platform.
Banksy’s Latest Mural Is a Heartbreaking Christmastime Message
The elusive street artist’s latest stencil may reference the tens of thousands of unhoused children living in London.
Interior again goes after offshore wind
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior again goes after offshore wind The Trump administration has suspended the authority of five major offshore wind farms to keep building in federal waters, yet another escalation of the administration’s
Database integrates deep-sea multi-omics data to study adaptation in extreme environments
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), has launched the world's first Deep Ocean Omics (DOO) database.
What makes goal-setting apps motivate—or backfire?
With the new year approaching, millions of people will turn to apps to help them get fit, save money or learn something new. Yet digital tools designed to help individuals achieve goals can sometimes backfire and actually demotivate an individual. Consider a fitness app that
Which fast food, restaurants will be open on Christmas Day 2025?
Whether you need a bite while traveling or don't feel like cooking a Christmas dinner, a few restaurants will be ready to serve you on Christmas Day.
List: Which stores are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025?
Saved all your Christmas shopping for the last minute, or forgot an ingredient for your holiday meal? These stores have you covered.
NAC protein complex slows early synthesis to optimize cellular protein production
Proteins are among the most important molecular building blocks of life. They are chains of amino acids assembled in our cells by ribosomes, the molecular "protein factories" of our bodies. The genetic code of our genome serves as a blueprint, guiding the step-by-step
Inside a Darfur refugee camp, there is so much need and a little bit of hope
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee about his recent trip to Darfur, what he witnessed at a refugee camp there, and what the needs are.
New York Republicans are excited about a race they’re probably going to lose
Struggling blue state Republicans need a strong top of the ticket to win key House races.
Commentary: China travel is cool again for foreign tourists
In China, consumers have all the bargaining power and the tourism industry is one example, says Bloomberg Opinion's Shuli Ren.
Asake Reacts to Fan’s Death at Kenya Show: ‘Those Responsible Should Be Held Accountable’
Kenya's National Police Service said a 20-year-old woman was crushed in a stampede near an entry to Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium
How chirality goes from the molecular level to the cellular one
RIKEN researchers have discovered how right-handed molecules in our cells can give rise to cells that are not symmetrical about their central axes. This discovery is a key step toward determining why most of our organs lack left–right symmetry.
Legendary Unreleased D’Angelo Song “Bitch” Unearthed
One of the most mythologized unreleased D'Angelo tracks has made its way to the internet. The post Legendary Unreleased D’Angelo Song “Bitch” Unearthed appeared first on Stereogum .
200,000 Years Of Human History In One Hour
From Kurzgesagt, an hour-long animated music video that shows all of human history in an hour. So here’s an experiment: every second, 2 generations or 50 years will pass. You are on a musical train ride looking out the window, as you watch our ancestors hunt large animals,
Giant clams thrive with Indigenous management in American Sāmoa
A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than previously thought, demonstrating the effectiveness of traditional, community-based
Microbial glues go from foe to friend with a simple chemical tweak
In an opinion piece published in Microbiology Australia, a James Cook University team led by Dr. Yaoqin Hong recently introduced a new theory to help scientists engineer biofilms, which are the gluey scaffolds made by bacteria and microbes to house and protect cells from
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Varang Actor Oona Chaplin Is Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter and Considered Changing Her Name: ‘It’s Tricky to Feel Undeserving’
Oona Chaplin is the actor behind “Avatar: Fire and Ash” villain Varang. She’s also the granddaughter of film icon Charlie Chaplin. Oona, whose credits also include “Game of Thrones,” recently told The Times of London that she considered changing her name after graduating from
The Messy Family Drama of Ancient Egyptian Gods
We walk you through the incestuous, murderous, and surprisingly relatable world of Egyptian deities at The Met.
Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
Swen Vincke warns Divinity newcomers that they probably shouldn't play the early games in the series: 'They're a bit outdated by now,' which is putting it very mildly
They were brilliant in their day, but that was 20-some years ago.
Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees?
Study shows that parasitic mistletoe doesn’t hurt host trees in Oregon The post Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees? appeared first on Nautilus .
The stealthy, persistent hazard of thirdhand smoke
While the dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized, a new study led by Prof. Sun Yele at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered a more persistent and stealthy hazard lurking in indoor environments: thirdhand smoke. This
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain's Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.
Lew Horwitz, Producer Known as the ‘King of Indie Film Finance,’ Dies at 90
Lewis Horwitz, the American film executive and producer dubbed Hollywood’s “King of Indie Film Finance,” died on Dec. 19. He was 90. Horwitz began his career as a bank teller in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He eventually founded the entertainment division at Beverly Hills National
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's wind farm pause
Senate Democrats say they will walk away from talks about legislation to speed up energy and infrastructure construction unless the Trump administration reverses its latest attack on wind power. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) say they will
Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths
The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct transmission of genetic information. Most plants and animals have chromosomes with a single centromere, known as a monocentromere.
Watch live: Trump to make announcement alongside Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump will make an announcement Monday alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan about shipbuilding. Earlier this month, Phelan previewed the administration's plans to build a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships. "We will invest smartly in the
Former FDA chief sounds alarm over HHS childhood vaccine overhaul
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb expressed concern over the Trump administration’s pending overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will release a new vaccine schedule next year that
Trump Is Getting New Battleships—and Naming Them After Himself
Just days after plastering his name onto the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Trump will be naming a new class of battleships after himself. Trump is planning to make the naming announcement of the Navy’s new battleships alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
