Quirky stationery, red ginseng: What tourists in South Korea are buying these days
The report found that tourists are now spending less per purchase but buying far more often.
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Bondi Beach shooting: Aussie police officer, 4 months into the job, survives head gunshot wound
He has lost vision in one of his eyes, 9News Australia reported.
Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say
Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday.
Amid Colorado River 'impasse,' tense meeting comes to Las Vegas
It's down to the wire for officials to deliver a seven-state agreement to stabilize Lake Mead over the next 20 years. That's why water managers are eager to attend this year's annual policy gathering in Las Vegas.
Book prepares K-12 leaders for the next public health crisis
In a new book, a team of experts in educational policy, epidemiology and public health chronicles the challenges faced by educators, public health authorities and school officials during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a guide to some of the lessons learned as K-12 schools
Sustainability-focused companies benefit more from audit transparency, study suggests
Companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) track records performed better than their peers after being required to adopt more rigorous auditing standards. This is according to a new study from researchers at Nagoya University in Japan, which is the first
Robinhood is rolling out NFL parlay and prop bets on prediction markets platform
Robinhood announced Tuesday that users will be able to trade on National Football League games and player performances.
Slop, vibe coding and glazing: AI dominates 2025's words of the year
For us linguists, the flurry of "word of the year" announcements from dictionaries and publishers is a holiday tradition as anticipated as mince pies. The words of the year aren't just a fun peek into new slang and language changes, they also tell us quite a bit about the
A location shown in Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 got me pointing at the screen like Leo—and it has nothing to do with New Vegas
I probably spent more time there than any other spot in any of the Fallout games.
Every Fallout season 2 Easter egg so far
Fallout season 2 features a lot of hidden secrets from the game series, but only if you can find them.
House won't vote on ObamaCare amendments after heated committee meeting
Republicans on the House Rules Committee on Tuesday shut the door on amendments to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, effectively setting the stage for a surge in health insurance premiums as Congress leaves for winter recess later this week. A group of
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman to be charged within hours, Australia PM says
Naveed Akram emerged from a coma on Dec 17 after being shot by police.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries
The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.
'Extreme melting' episodes are accelerating ice loss in the Arctic
The Arctic landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate. In addition to rising temperatures, climate change is causing episodes of extreme melting, which occurs when ice losses that previously took weeks or months occur over just a few days.
The first episode of Fallout season 2 solves the 15-year-old New Vegas mystery of the missing Vault 24
I should have guessed: commies.
The 3 Ways We Read Between the Lines
How humans infer meaning from spoken language is more complex than we thought The post The 3 Ways We Read Between the Lines appeared first on Nautilus .
Fallout Season 2 Episode 1 recap: 'The world may end, but progress marches on'
The second season premiere gets a big Vault-Boy thumbs up from me.
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Dec 17 - China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, its first transit of the sensitive waterway since formally entering service last month.
Trump-Kim summit more likely in 2026, with Seoul still left in cold: Report
Mr Trump’s scheduled visit to China in 2026 could open a window to revive Trump-Kim talks, dormant since June 2019.
What to know about Australia’s gun laws in the wake of Bondi Beach shooting
Questions are being raised about whether the laws should be tightened after the Dec 14 shooting.
All the countries affected by Trump’s expanded travel ban
The number of countries whose citizens face a full or partial travel ban on entry to the United States increased from 19 to 39.
Snoop Dogg to Headline Halftime Show for NFL Christmas Gameday
The Doggfather will take center stage during the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game on Dec. 25, streaming on Netflix
Analysis-Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan
By Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilisation force, a move analysts say could
Hair loss should be under greater national health insurance coverage: South Korean President Lee
Only treatments for hair loss arising from medical conditions are currently covered.
Sydney mourners remember slain rabbi at Bondi Beach funeral
Rabbi Eli Schlanger recently became a father for the fifth time.
Your Christmas decorations may be hiding a tiny bit of badger and toad
Right now, many of us have a bit of moss sitting in our Christmas decorations at home. Some of us picked it ourselves in the forest, others bought it in a shop. But few have probably thought about the fact that moss can be full of small remains from foxes, hares, badgers or
Sydney mourners remember slain Rabbi at Bondi Beach funeral
SYDNEY, Dec 17 - Hundreds of mourners have gathered in a Bondi synagogue for the funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger on Wednesday, a few blocks away from the beach where he was gunned down at a Hanukkah festival three days ago.
Arc Raiders players say blueprint drop rates have exploded after Cold Snap update: 'Blueprints everywhere!'
Get in now while the drops are hot.
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.
Inclusive cues on job sites often fail to influence job seekers' applications
While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) regulations are widely accepted in the hospitality and tourism sector, new research shows applicants may still encounter barriers to securing roles because of automated processes on job sites.
No Sept. 2 boat strike video release for you
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story No Sept. 2 boat strike video release for you Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democrats are battling over publicly releasing the video of the U.S.
Matthew Perry Ketamine Doctor Sidesteps Prison, Sentenced to Home Confinement
“At the very least, you helped Mr. Perry stay on the road to his tragic ending by continuing to feed his addiction,” the judge told former doctor Mark Chavez
Ragú Unveils Sensory Deprivation Marinara Tank. “The detoxifying marinara is slowly simmered...
Ragú Unveils Sensory Deprivation Marinara Tank . “The detoxifying marinara is slowly simmered to the exact temperature of the user’s body, allowing the mind to drift freely into a meditative gravy state, just like Nonna used to make.”
Trump announces ‘complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Ditch Your Old Soundbar for Good, Sonos Beam Hits Record Low One Week Before Christmas on Amazon
Experience Dolby Atmos height channels and crystal clear dialogue . The post Ditch Your Old Soundbar for Good, Sonos Beam Hits Record Low One Week Before Christmas on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .
Brown shooting person of interest cased area that morning: Police
A person of interest in the recent shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island cased the area Saturday morning, according to police “We believe that he was actually casing out this area to commit the crime,” Providence Police Department Chief Oscar Perez said during a press
Mobile health app aimed at improving sanitation in resource-limited communities
An international team of researchers co-led by Professor Christine Stauber in the Georgia State University School of Public Health is empowering residents of low-income communities to improve sanitation in their neighborhoods through an innovative mobile app.
California leaders celebrate salmon 'comeback' but climate risks loom
On Dec. 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the "comeback" of coho salmon after state officials spotted juvenile fish in the Russian River's upper basin—the first such sighting in more than 30 years.
Fossil fuel industry's 'climate false solutions' reinforce its power, aggravate environmental injustice, study suggests
Many so-called low-carbon projects promoted by major oil and gas companies—including hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and carbon offsetting—operate as false solutions that not only fail to effectively reduce emissions, but also prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel
Your next puffer jacket could be made from bulrushes, as carbon-storing peat farming takes off
Have you ever wondered what keeps you warm in your winter jacket? Most jacket insulation is made from human-made synthetic fibers (polyester) or natural down from ducks or geese. Some winter jackets are insulated with something a little more surprising—bulrushes.
Todd Howard says he's been offered 'a whole bunch' of cameos in the Fallout show but won't be tempted: 'I don't want to distract'
"I think I'm best behind the camera."
Trump labels Maduro regime terrorist organization, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
President Trump said Tuesday he would designate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime a foreign terrorist organization and direct the blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and exiting Venezuela. Trump posted on Truth Social that he was ordering a "total and
Democrat wins Kentucky state Senate special election
Democrat Gary Clemons has won a special election to a fill a Kentucky state Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clemons, president of United Steelworkers Local 1693 and an Army veteran, beat back challenges from Republican Calvin Leach, an Army veteran and former state
Rollins threatens Minnesota's SNAP benefits under new 'pilot program'
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter on Tuesday to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) requiring him to conduct recertifications for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in four counties. “As part of the recertification process, ensure SNAP
Republicans ready to jump off ObamaCare cliff
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans ready to jump off ObamaCare cliff Republicans are gearing up to let enhanced ObamaCare subsidies expire at the end of the month. The deadline was Monday for people on Affordable
How owl leftovers became the perfect home for ancient baby bees
About 20,000 years ago, a family of owls lived in a cave. Sometimes, they would cough up owl pellets containing the bones of their prey, which landed on the cave floor. And, researchers have just discovered, ancient bees would use the bones' empty tooth sockets as nests.
Why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders shouldn’t count on a holiday bidding war
Bidding war talk heated up Tuesday now that WBD is on the verge of formally calling on investors to reject Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid for the entire company.
Ancient Bee Nests Hiding in Regurgitated, Fossilized Bones
A cave in the Dominican Republic has revealed the first recorded instance of bee larvae tucked into fossils The post Ancient Bee Nests Hiding in Regurgitated, Fossilized Bones appeared first on Nautilus .