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.
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 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 told reporters he was considering bringing a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chairman 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 incompetence.
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
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
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
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
Any transactions made with the sudden influx of credits have been rolled back.
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.
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.
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
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 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
[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:
[Namibian] Global cocoa prices have come down after two years of rising costs.
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
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 .
Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida The post The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays appeared first on Nautilus .
The custody dispute should be seen as a humanitarian issue rather than a religious one, activists said.
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 .
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
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
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
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
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
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” 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
New York will raise its minimum wage for the third time since 2024, with rates climbing across the state on Jan. 1, 2026.
The National Guard presence in Washington hasn’t put a dent in violent crime in the nation’s capital. At least, that’s the reality for the families of local murder victims, who claim that the Trump administration is ignoring their plight in order to push a narrative that crime
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
Chappell Roan praised Brigitte Bardot upon learning of the French actress’ death, but now has walked those comments back, after getting some pushback from fans who informed the singer that the late French star was famous for right-wing views that led to convictions for inciting
A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause, leading officials to suspect that bird flu is to blame.
Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena has investigated how these plant defenses function within the food web, particularly in spruce bark beetles (Ips
A new method to capture carbon dioxide from the air has been developed at the University of Helsinki's chemistry department.
The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations called ecotypes. Each ecotype indicates an ecological specialization with its own ecological and phylogenetic characteristics.
The Teraleak shows that the Switch RPG was almost a very different game, for good and ill The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leak Is A Fascinating Look At The Game We Didn’t Get appeared first on Kotaku .
During an annual ritual in Lima, Peruvian shamans predicted continued global conflicts in 2026 and political change in Venezuela, while calling for peace and stability worldwide.
By Andrea Shalal PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had told him a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “on its way,” an assertion Herzog’s office was quick to challenge. "He's a
Across apps like Tinder, Bumble and Facebook Dating, users hunted for matches working specific roles or at certain desirable companies – with many claiming they were motivated by a difficult job market.
After learning the incoming New York City mayor is a fan, the pop star said she wanted to see the Central Park carriage horses freed
Carlitos Ricardo Parias—the TikTok streamer and immigration journalist who was shot by ICE in south Los Angeles this October—has had his indictment dropped by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olgin on Saturday dismissed the indictment on the grounds that Parias
Mariah Carey has extended her record-setting streak for most weeks spent at No. 1 on the singles chart as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” spends its 22nd week atop the Billboard Hot 100. The perennial holiday classic broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 a few weeks ago,
Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suggested Sunday that AI is the “most consequential technology in the history of humanity,” as he reiterated his call for a moratorium on data center construction. “It will transform our country. It will transform the world,” Sanders said on CNN’s
A Utah judge on Monday ruled that the transcript and audio recording of a closed-door hearing in the criminal case against the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk must be made public with some redactions. Judge Tony Graf said during a remote
Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 is a remake of the 2007 Chinese RPG, and fans think the new version takes cues from Expedition 33
Toxic masculinity doesn't stop at marginalizing women and LGBTQ+ people. It harms straight men by discouraging emotional expression, tenderness, and connection.
