Amos Poe, Punk Rock Filmmaker Behind ‘The Blank Generation,’ Dead at 76
The New York underground director brilliantly captured the punk spirit in New York through his films
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Grenell slams musician for canceling on Kennedy Center after Trump name add
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell on Friday sent a letter to jazz drummer Chuck Redd denouncing his decision to cancel a planned show at the venue after President Trump's name was added to the building. "Your dismal ticket sales and lack of donor support, combined with
Indonesia grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts
Officials said the move would help reduce state spending.
How much money will the $1.8B Powerball winner actually bring home?
The headline jackpot rarely reflects what a lottery winner ultimately keeps.
1 dead, 26 injured in 50-vehicle expressway pile-up north-west of Tokyo
Police said the vehicles likely skidded on the icy surface. At least 17 vehicles caught fire.
Myanmar election: military seeks legitimacy amid war, exclusion
On Sunday December 28, Myanmar goes to the polls for the first phase of its first general election since the military coup of February 1, 2021. After several extensions, the State Administration Council, controlled by the military (Tatmadaw), lifted the state of emergency on
Senators call on Trump administration to pause hike in national park fees
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is calling on the Trump administration to pause its plan to raise national park entrance fees, calling the move "discriminatory."
Jane’s Addiction and Perry Farrell Reach Settlement After Public Apology Over Onstage Fight
"Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together," the band wrote in a statement earlier this month
Knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
Saturday, December 27, 2025 Crime and law Related articles 27 December 2025: Knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan 26 December 2025: United States, Florida: A man fatally stabs a Barnes & Noble bookstore shopper, claims 'no cause' to police 25 December
Patel finalizes plan to close FBI's Hoover building in DC
FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday said the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington, D.C., will be “shut down permanently” after previously discarding plans to move the bureau's headquarters to Maryland. Instead, employees will report to the Ronald Reagan Building to occupy
1MDB trial verdict: Former Malaysian PM Najib admits to feeling ‘alone’ in struggle for freedom
He said he remained confident in the country’s judicial process, regardless of the outcome.
Los Tigres Del Norte Will Join ‘Simpsons’ Universe for a Corrido as a ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Latino Fans
"When we heard back that they were game, I couldn’t have been more thrilled," says Cesar Mazariegos, who wrote and produced the episode
China sealing Hainan customs borders to make full free trade port
Beijing has moved to seal Hainan’s customs borders and turn the island into a full-fledged free trade port (FTP), a move that has sharply divided Chinese and overseas analysts over its economic and geopolitical implications. Under the new framework, the Hainan FTP will
North Korea’s Kim stresses shared bloodshed in New Year message to Putin
Mr Kim said 2025 was a “really meaningful year” for the bilateral alliance.
China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
The move follows Washington’s announcement last week of US$11.1b in arms sales to Taiwan.
Could Stranger Things Give Butthole Surfers (Or The Replacements) Their Kate Bush Moment?
Last night the second volume of Stranger Things ' final season premiered on Netflix with its most unlikely needle drop yet. [Consider the following a light spoiler coming from someone who stopped watching the series during season three…] The show's penultimate episode "The
Trump on DOJ discovery of 1M more Epstein documents: 'When do they say NO MORE'
President Trump on Friday complained about the Justice Department's ongoing focus on the case of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after the department said it had discovered more than 1 million additional documents to review. "Now 1,000,000 more pages on Epstein are found.
Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the seafood to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota. The shipment was picked up in Taunton, Mass., but never arrived at its final destination, according
'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.
These Slimy Fish May Have Helped Us Hone Our Sense of Smell
Sophisticated scent seems to have evolved earlier than previously thought The post These Slimy Fish May Have Helped Us Hone Our Sense of Smell appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump, allies lean into religious messaging on Christmas
President Trump and his Cabinet officials leaned heavily into religious themes as they wished Americans a Merry Christmas, underscoring how the second Trump administration has embraced and promoted Christianity without hesitation. The theme carried into late Christmas Day, as
The Automatic Pizza Vending Machine In The Detroit Airport: The Kotaku Review
Pizza Cat was there for me in the middle of the night with a somewhat bland but nice and hot pizza pie The post The Automatic Pizza Vending Machine In The Detroit Airport: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Battery by New Accuser
Mario Rodriguez, an actor in a Madea film, seeks $77 million from Perry and Lionsgate. Perry denies the claims
Call for citizen scientists to monitor threatened turtle species on NSW beaches
Beachgoers from the Tweed to Batemans Bay have been asked to be on the lookout – and every nest reported to TurtleWatch NSW will be protected Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The first sea turtle nest discovery of the breeding season has led to a
Hudson Williams on the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Finale, That Improvised Sex Scene and Shane’s Talk With His Mom: ‘That Ruined Me the Most’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about Episode 6 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Heated Rivalry” has everything a primetime drama could ask for – very hot men, romance and, of course, sex. But what really sold star Hudson Williams on the series was
James Cameron ‘Will Hold a Press Conference’ to Reveal ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5’ Storylines If ‘Fire and Ash’ Underperforms and Ends the Franchise Early
James Cameron revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he will hold a press conference to reveal the plot details of “Avatar 4” and “Avatar 5” if the franchise ends after “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third movie in the franchise that is currently playing in theaters. The
Chevrolet’s viral ‘Memory Lane’ commercial yanks at viewers’ heartstrings: ‘Now I’m crying over a car ad’
The car brand just took a joyride straight through America’s feelings.
Trump marijuana order throws lifeline to hemp industry
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump marijuana order throws lifeline to hemp industry President Trump threw the hemp industry a lifeline with his order to speed up marijuana rescheduling and launch Medicare coverage of
Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance
Azul Airlines' stock experienced a severe market crash on Friday, with shares plummeting as much as 50% during intraday trading before settling at a 25% loss by mid-afternoon. The sell-off follows the airline's massive issuance of new shares as part of its ongoing US Chapter 11
HHS launches investigation of Seattle Children's Hospital over transgender youth care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Friday it is launching an investigation into Seattle Children’s Hospital over its gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s attempts to end the practice nationwide.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
Fishing trips. punk bands, and BritBox the video game The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump tempers Zelensky's optimism on peace plan
President Trump downplayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s optimism about the Ukraine leader's 20-point peace plan in an interview published Friday. “He doesn’t have anything until I approve it. So we’ll see what he’s got,” Trump told Politico. His remarks come days
Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault in New Lawsuit
Tyler Perry has been sued over allegations of sexual assault brought by a new accuser, an actor who appeared in the 2016 movie “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mario Rodriguez alleges that Perry assaulted him on multiple occasions over
Brazilian eVTOL flying car performs unmanned flight
Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has conducted the first flight of the full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state.
Bangladesh protests push India ties to the brink, fanning regional security fears
But it is unfathomable that Dhaka and New Delhi will allow relations to deteriorate further.
Don Bryant, R&B Great And “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Co-Writer, Dead At 83
Singer, songwriter, and R&B musician Don Bryant has died. His passing was announced in a post on his official Instagram account. The post reads: The post Don Bryant, R&B Great And “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Co-Writer, Dead At 83 appeared first on Stereogum .
My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05):...
My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05): “a floating man with a blowout” .
A 2018 Pakistan study helps explain other post-colonial failures
In the ongoing quest to understand South Africa’s political and economic stagnation, it may be helpful to look at other postcolonial states that have traveled farther along the path of independence. This may help clarify the stagnation question that citizens, politicians and
Exercising more tops list of New Year's resolutions for 2026: Survey
Americans’ top New Year's resolution is to exercise more, according to a survey released this week. YouGov found that 25 percent of respondents listed exercising as a goal for 2026, the pollster said. The next most common choices for the new year included being happy (23
Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed
Some Florida homebuyers are using AI to get homes without agents, saving thousands
Homa, a tech startup says, at least 10 homes have already closed end-to-end using its AI-powered system, with several more deals currently in escrow.
There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now
Divinity: Original Sin 2 and more are half off The post There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
Action RPG players will exploit anything in the name of efficiency, which is why Path of Exile 2 players are locking themselves in the campaign for profit
A new limited-time farm strat just dropped.
10 Artworks That Spoke Truth to Power in 2025
From public murals to museum walls, artists mobilized their practices to call out injustices, expose wrongdoing, and advocate for a better world.
Hyperallergic’s 20 Most Read Stories of 2025
From our coverage of the Louvre heist to the rising authoritarianism in the White House, this year has generated plenty of fodder for art discourse, memes, and more.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of West Virginia food dye, additive ban
A federal judge has temporarily paused West Virginia’s ban on artificial dyes in foods before it can take effect, granting a request from an additive industry group. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger of the Southern District of West Virginia earlier this week granted a motion
Trump teases marble armrests for Kennedy Center: 'Unlike anything ever done or seen before!'
President Trump on Friday previewed another potential change to the Kennedy Center under his watch, posting photos of marble armrests he said could be installed at the performing arts center. "Unlike anything ever done or seen before!" he wrote in a Truth Social post. Trump has
Don Bryant, Memphis Soul Veteran and ‘I Can’t Stand the Rain’ Writer, Dead at 83
The musician enjoyed belated solo success in the late 2010s after writing songs for Solomon Burke, Etta James, and his wife, Ann Peebles
Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5
The next Fallout game is likely five or more years away, but that hasn't stopped Bethesda's creative director from chatting about it The post Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5 appeared first on Kotaku .