The world wants more ube. Philippine farmers are struggling to keep up.
Ube exports have quadrupled in recent years to more than 200 tons annually
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Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Israel defended on Monday its formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, but several countries at the United Nations questioned whether the move aimed to relocate Palestinians from Gaza or to establish
None of us are at good at action RPGs as the Path of Exile 2 player who beat one of its toughest bosses without any gear: 'What did I just witness?'
No weapons, no armor, and no healing flasks.
Screen time these holidays doesn't need to be a bad thing
With five weeks of school summer holidays (that's around 25 days of weekday activities to organize), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and caregivers.
General Motors stock on track to beat auto rivals like Tesla, Ford in 2025
The stock has soared more than 55% so far this year to a record price of more than $80 a share as of Friday’s close – setting the automaker up for its best year since it exited bankruptcy in 2009.
The fashion lover’s guide to 10 standout Thai brands you should know now and where to shop
From quiet luxury to Y2K nostalgia, these are the Thai fashion brands that those in the know can’t stop buying.
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Has 1.1 Million RSVPs in Movie Theaters, Says Ross Duffer: ‘3,500 Showtimes Are Completely Full’
The “Stranger Things” series finale is shaping up to be a major theatrical event. 1.1 million people have RSVP’d to watch the final episode of the Netflix sci-fi series in theaters on New Year’s Eve, according to an Instagram post from co-creator Ross Duffer, who also said that
Joe Rogan Says Donald Trump Attacking Rob Reiner After His Death Is ‘So Disappointing’ and ‘Not Funny’: ‘There’s No Justification For What He Did’
Joe Rogan is the latest industry heavyweight speaking out against Donald Trump’s repeated attacks against Rob Reiner after the director’s tragic death. Trump alleged that Reiner’s death was “due to the anger he caused others” from being outspokenly anti-Trump. Reiner’s son,
Fallen Aces's second episode won't be out this year, but it will feature a first-person car chase with a tommy gun in both hands and a foot-operated steering wheel
Bad news, rad news.
Virginia's 'data center alley' gives glimpse into America's AI future
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Virginia's 'data center alley' gives glimpse into America's AI future As data centers hurtle to the forefront of the national debate over AI and energy costs, northern Virginia offers a preview of the political fights that will
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
First round of Rural Health Fund payments divvied out
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story First round of Rural Health Fund payments divvied out The Trump administration on Monday issued the first round of payments from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
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 .
Trump: US made Christmas Eve strike on Venezuela facility
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump: US made Xmas Eve strike on Venezuela facility President Trump during a recent radio interview revealed that the U.S. “knocked out” a “big” facility in Venezuela. ©
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.
The reason behind the flip-flop boycott in Brazil
Angry over a new ad campaign for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.
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.