New club Moss brings five stories of luxury amenities to Midtown Manhattan — if you can afford it
Founded by sisters Colleen and Hailey Brooks, the club features five fancy restaurant and lounge spaces.
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Surprise! Saudi Arabia Will Own 93 Percent Of EA When The Deal Is Done
The Battlefield publisher is set to change hands in the summer of next year The post Surprise! Saudi Arabia Will Own 93 Percent Of EA When The Deal Is Done appeared first on Kotaku .
YouTube says kids to be ‘less safe’ under Australia’s social media ban
YouTube was originally slated to escape the ban so children could watch educational videos.
Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike
The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.
Netflix Deepens Southeast Asia Commitment With JAFF Partnership, APROFI Deal and Creative Initiatives
Netflix is ramping up its investment in Southeast Asian storytelling with a comprehensive slate of industry initiatives unveiled at Indonesia’s Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, including a two-year partnership with the Indonesian Producers Association (APROFI) and the debut of
Here's the Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows release time for your region
Prepare yourself for a surprisingly packed DLC launching this week.
Philosopher warns widespread schadenfreude undermines democratic norms
Schadenfreude seems to permeate American politics these days as viral clips and memes of politicians making real or AI-generated gaffes and off-color remarks are gleefully shared by ideological foes.
Like a Dragon creators won't buckle to mainstream western tastes: 'people start making strange things when they misunderstand what their business is supposed to be'
Ryu Ga Gotoku won't create a foreign protagonist whose story is set overseas.
The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire
HONG KONG, Dec 3 - It was a clear autumn afternoon with blue skies and a cool breeze as Wong set off to pick up his granddaughter from school.
Scientists call for urgent measures to protect underwater forests in new global 'marine animal forests manifesto'
Scientists from around the world are calling for urgent action to protect, restore, and sustainably manage one of the ocean's least known yet most important ecosystems: the Marine Animal Forests. The appeal is presented in the document "Marine Animal Forests: A Manifesto,"
Family voices new alarm for Hong Kong’s jailed Jimmy Lai
He faces at least 15 years in prison – effectively a death sentence – on charges of foreign collusion.
John Popper on ‘Run-Around’ at 30 — And Nearly Dying This Year
Blues Traveler's frontman looks back at his band's breakthrough hits and reveals some medical catastrophes in our new interview
Mayor Mamdani’s Artistic Vision
All you need to know about the New York art world this week.
Pope Leo pushes for 'dialogue' between US and Venezuela
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday pushed for “dialogue” between the United States and Venezuela after recent tension between the two countries. “The signals coming from the United States change, and so we must see … On the one hand, it seems there has been a telephone conversation
Deep divides plague kids safety push in House
{beacon} Technology The Big Story Deep divides plague kids safety push in House A push by House lawmakers to advance kids online safety legislation is facing partisan divisions and pushback from key advocates that could spell trouble for the effort, which has struggled to
Elden Ring Nightreign‘s DLC Will Be Harder And Change More Than You Think
The Forsaken Hollows DLC sounds more significant than fans were led to believe The post Elden Ring Nightreign‘s DLC Will Be Harder And Change More Than You Think appeared first on Kotaku .
Paramount Skydance has a ‘plan B’ if Netflix wins auction for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources
A source close to WBD said the media giant believes this is now a “horse race” between Paramount Skydance and Netflix whose outcome is a “toss up,” giving it “50 50” odds.
Cult Argentine Toy Line ‘Guerreros del Manana’ Acquired by Black Mandala for Animated Series Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has secured rights to develop an animated series and action figure line based on “Guerreros del Manana” (Warriors of Tomorrow), the cult Argentine superhero toy franchise that launched in the 1980s. The deal, closed during Ventana
Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.
An Astonishing Graph
For most of human history, around 50% of children used to die before they reached the end of puberty. In 2020, that number is 4.3% . It’s 0.3% in countries like Japan & Norway. This dramatic decline has resulted from better nutrition, clean water, sanitation, neonatal
San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed products
The city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs.
90 ex-House members call for stock trading ban
Ninety former House members signed a letter calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to pass legislation prohibiting members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. In a letter, published
House Dems say Trump administration is scapegoating an admiral
Top House Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of scapegoating a Navy admiral to deflect blame for potential war crimes. The Democrats contend the White House decision to single out Adm. Frank Bradley as the person who ordered a “double-tap” strike against suspected
Carbon monoxide, the 'silent killer,' becomes a boon for fuel cell catalysts
Researchers have developed a technology that uses carbon monoxide, typically harmful to humans, to precisely control metal thin films at a thickness of 0.3 nanometers. This technology enables faster and simpler production of core–shell catalysts, a key factor in improving the
ChatGPT’s Biggest Foe: Poetry
How the machines miss threats smuggled inside lines of verse The post ChatGPT’s Biggest Foe: Poetry appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump ramps up immigration crackdown after shooting
President Trump’s threats to crack down on immigration are leaving migrants bracing as the administration said it will close the door on many legal pathways to the U.S. following a shooting that killed a National Guard member. Since the Wednesday shooting killed 20-year-old
Putin and Witkoff discuss peace options for Ukraine past Moscow's midnight
MOSCOW, Dec 3 - Russian President Vladimir Putin spent around five hours negotiating with Donald Trump's most trusted envoys until well after midnight in Moscow about the possible outlines of a peace settlement to end the war in Ukraine.
Kore-eda Hirokazu Sets Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Chainsaw Man’ Creator Fujimoto Tatsuki’s Manga ‘Look Back’
Palme d’Or-winning Japanese filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu is in post on a live-action adaptation of Fujimoto Tatsuki’s bestselling manga “Look Back,” with the film scheduled for a late 2026 release. The project marks the first live-action version of Fujimoto’s coming-of-age story
Cher Scores Near-Complete Victory in Royalties War, Mary Bono Vows Appeal
In a final judgment, Cher won the right to recover potentially substantial costs from Mary Bono and to be the conduit passing along the royalties she sold to Iconic Artists Group
OpenAI CEO declares “code red” as Gemini gains 200 million users in 3 months
Three years after Google sounded alarm bells over ChatGPT, the tables have turned.
At open air mass in Beirut, Lebanese say Pope Leo uplifted the vulnerable
From trauma victims to migrant domestic workers, the pope inspired some of Lebanon’s most vulnerable as he presided over a waterfront mass in Beirut.
Skate Players Upset About New Update That Makes Everyone Look Like A Stoner
Some players also claim their character's now have a different, incorrect skin tone following the season two update The post Skate Players Upset About New Update That Makes Everyone Look Like A Stoner appeared first on Kotaku .
CD Projekt winds up Cyberpunk 2077 fans with fifth anniversary post, then cruelly breaks their hearts: 'We’re not teasing anything'
Not everyone believes it, though.
Rising heat leads to minimal losses for California processing of tomatoes
California's $1 billion tomato processing industry is highly efficient and likely will be able to withstand higher temperatures and traffic congestion with minimal postharvest losses, according to research conducted at the University of California, Davis.
India, Pakistan trade barbs over aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
India and Pakistan have both extended an airspace ban on the other country’s airlines earlier in 2025.
Is Canon’s factory closure tied to strains in China-Japan ties?
The sudden closure of Canon’s long‑standing printer plant in Zhongshan, Guangdong, has cast a fresh spotlight on the fragile diplomatic relations between China and Japan. The facility, which had operated for nearly a quarter‑century and employed about 1,600 workers, announced
CRISPR-based platform shines a brighter light on the link between cells and disease
For years, Yale researchers David Breslow and Mustafa Khokha have worked together with a similar challenge in their sights—trying to capture the interplay between certain genes and the pediatric developmental disorders they cause.
Trump Accidentally Lets Slip Just How Much He Hates JD Vance
Sorry, JD Vance—while ridiculing a former vice presidential candidate Tuesday, President Donald Trump seemed to accidentally admit to having an “incompetent” number two. After barely being able to keep his eyes open during an hours-long Cabinet meeting, Trump appeared to perk
Hegseth, Patel lead a Trump team facing mounting scrutiny
Multiple top officials in the Trump administration are coming under mounting scrutiny over personal and policy decisions, putting members of a Cabinet that Tuesday displayed a united front on shakier footing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in hot water, this time over
Scalise says GOP leaders 'looking at other places' for AI preemption as NDAA push stalls
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Tuesday that Republican leaders are “looking at other places” to include a measure that would block state AI laws after running into difficulties adding the provision into an annual defense bill. The push to include AI
Putin hosts Trump negotiators at Kremlin for 'constructive' Ukraine talks
Kremlin officials described the five hours of talks as "constructive" - but said "a lot of work lies ahead".
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: CrowdStrike, American Eagle Outfitters, Marvell Technology, GitLab and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Plant 'first responder' cells warn neighbors about bacterial pathogens
Purdue University researchers found that a subset of epidermal cells in plant leaves serves as early responders to chemical cues from bacterial pathogens and communicate this information to neighbors through a local traveling wave of calcium ions. The properties of this local
South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Dec 3 - A South Korean court rejected a request to detain former deputy prime minister and finance minister Choo Kyung-ho, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, as prosecutors sought his arrest as part of an investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's briefly
South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe
The probe of Yoon's martial law declaration has led to the arrest of several former government and military officials.
Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades
Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide.
Luna files discharge petition to force vote on stock trading ban
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) filed a discharge petition on Tuesday in an attempt to bypass House Republican leadership to force a vote on a bill to prohibit stock trading for members of Congress and their immediate family members. Luna had long warned that she would file
50 Cent and ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ Director Break Down Netflix Doc, From Getting Private Video to Whether Diddy Will Work Again: ‘Was It Worth It, Playboy?’
In November 2023, the day that Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, director Alexandria Stapleton and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson got to work. Together, the pair created Netflix’s “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” a four-part docuseries that not only dives into
