Taylor Swift Feels ‘Very Lucky’ Stevie Nicks Is in Her Life: ‘She Paved the Way’

The superstar discussed their friendship on The Late Show

A biochip built for the next pandemic can test dozens of viral antigens at once

In 2020, as scientists around the world were racing to understand COVID-19, Prof. Roy Bar-Ziv and his team at the Weizmann Institute of Science started developing a DNA chip that could not only quickly show how our immune system responds to this coronavirus but open new

Lab-developed mosquitoes prevent malaria parasite development, paving way for future field trials

In a new study published in Nature, scientists have successfully developed genetically modified mosquitoes in Tanzania that block the transmission of malaria. The team includes researchers from the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) and the National Institute for Medical Research

7 Tips To Know Before Heading Into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Grindy New DLC Mode

Time is not on your side in the Mega Dimension DLC, so here’s a few tricks to help you out in Hyperspace The post 7 Tips To Know Before Heading Into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Grindy New DLC Mode appeared first on Kotaku .

Noem defiant as Democrats decry Trump administration treatment of migrants

Several names have been floated as replacements to the Homeland Security secretary amid questions about her future in the Trump administration.

House tables Trump impeachment as Democratic leaders vote ‘present’

The House on Thursday voted to table a resolution to impeach President Trump after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a vote on the matter, scuttling the snap impeachment push with the help of Democratic leaders voting “present” rather than aiding Green with the effort. A

Starlight Canada partners with EB Games Canada to support children in hospitals

The heartwarming partnership between Starlight Canada and EB Games aims to bring joy to hospitalized children across Canada.

Swiss Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.

Hungary's Orbán: Trump understands 'Europe's decline'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday said President Trump understands "Europe's decline" and can see "that Europe has hit the wall of a long economic dead end." The remarks come after Trump last week released his National Security Strategy, which accuses the

Highly anticipated meeting on the future of FEMA canceled

A highly anticipated meeting at which the Trump administration was expected to reveal its plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has apparently been canceled. A Federal Register notice instructed members of the public who wanted to view the meeting of

Chanel Spotlights Alice Winocour’s ‘Coutures’ Starring Angelina Jolie, the First Film Shot at Paris Headquarters

Chanel opened the doors of its Rue Cambon headquarters this week for a private screening of “Coutures,” Alice Winocour’s drama starring Angelina Jolie in a poignant role as a filmmaker juggling a contentious divorce and a cancer diagnosis while trying to direct a film in a

Capcom says Monster Hunter Wilds performance improvements are arriving next week, but more PC-focused fixes will be coming in January

Fingers crossed.

Jim Belushi on His Career Renaissance With Kristen Stewart’s ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Reinventing Himself and Still Dreaming of His Brother John

When Jim Belushi was playing Ken Kesey — a literary giant gone to seed — in “The Chronology of Water,” he’d hear Kristen Stewart calling out from behind the camera with one consistent note. “Drunker!” she’d yell. And Belushi, who is nothing short of a revelation in Stewart’s

Exclusive-US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela's coast after first ship taken, sources say

By Jonathan Saul, Marianna Parraga and Matt Spetalnick HOUSTON/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the ​seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President ​Nicolas

Director Carl Rinsch Found Guilty of Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million

Director Carl Rinsch was convicted Thursday on charges of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million during production of the never-completed sci-fi series “White Horse.” Rinsch faces the threat of many years in prison when he is sentenced on charges of wire fraud, money laundering

Noem accused of misleading Congress about early hearing departure to canceled meeting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a Thursday hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) moved to subpoena Noem to

Taxes for Humans: A Radical Reimagining of Financial Empowerment

For artists, freelancers, and the self-employed, tax season can feel like a looming cloud. A new book by artist-turned-tax-specialist Hannah Cole offers an antidote.

Warblers borrow color-related genes from evolutionary neighbors, study finds

Wood warblers, also called New World warblers, are some of the most colorful birds in North America, with more than a hundred species in the family ranging in color from yellow, orange and red to blue, green and pink. A new study led by researchers at Penn State has uncovered

Infrared radiation may be one of the most ancient plant signals to pollinating insects

Harvard researchers have discovered that cycads—one of the oldest living lineages of seed plants—heat up their reproductive organs to attract beetle pollinators and the insects possess infrared sensors to detect these signals.

‘Elsbeth’ Creators Robert and Michelle King Renew CBS Studios Overall Deal

It’s (still) good to be the Kings. Robert and Michelle King have renewed their overall deal with CBS Studios, their creative home for nearly 20 years. Under the deal, the Kings and their King Size Productions banner will continue to create and produce shows for streaming and

Should due process be observed in House ethics cases?

The House of Representatives recently debated a resolution to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), raising questions about whether members accused of wrongdoing should be entitled to due process before being punished.

Early Earth’s belly held onto its water

When the early Earth’s magma ocean crystallized 4.4 billion years ago, the deep mantle trapped an ocean’s worth of water, scientists say.

Billy Bragg – “Put Christ Back Into Christmas”

Billy Bragg hails from the UK, but a lot of the topics the singer-songwriter/progressive activist covers in his music span international borders: Back in 2023 he expanded Oliver Anthony’s viral “Rich Men North Of Richmond” into an anthem for unionizing, and this past September

Henry Cuellar will retake key spending post after Trump pardon

Jeff Wall’s Post-Truth Photography

His constructed images feel especially relevant as we navigate AI and questions about photographic reliability.

Cuba condemns US seizure of oil tanker

Cuba's top diplomat on Wednesday called the U.S. Coast Guard's recent seizure of an oil tanker an "aggressive escalation" amid growing tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela. "We condemn the vile act of piracy and the seizure by that country's military forces

The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systemic overcount' of jobs numbers

There are indications that policymakers will be more inclined to cut further if the labor market stays weak.

The Game Claims He’s The Best West Coast Rapper: “Can’t Nobody Out-Rap Me”

Most Game fans would agree that his Documentary-era prime is behind him, but the man himself still believes he belongs on the throne of West Coast hip-hop. Appearing on the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, the Compton native confidently asserted that

Fallout 4 was initially set in New York because it's 'something grand and American' and Nick Valentine capped-off the very first design document: 'I think the photo was of Humphrey Bogart'

"But at that time, other games were being set in New York."

Mike Johnson acknowledges Obamacare ‘dilemma’ facing his members

The Deus Ex remaster that everyone thinks looks awful is delayed, there's no new release date, and preorders are being refunded

Normally I would say "this isn't good" but in this case? Yeah, good.

More ships in Venezuela at risk of seizure

Dozens of tankers are transporting American-sanctioned oil off the coast of Venezuela, raising the possibility of further seizures after the U.S. captured an oil tanker in the Caribbean on Wednesday. More than 80 vessels loaded or waiting to load oil were in Venezuelan waters

These states would benefit most from 'Trump accounts' for kids, report finds

The "Trump accounts" are expected to be available next year.

Timothée Chalamet Won’t Confirm or Deny if He’s the Mysterious U.K. Rapper EsDeeKid

“All will be revealed in due time,” actor says of the rumors he’s moonlighting as a balaclava-covered rapper

Best Kogot-7 loadout in Black Ops 7

The best attachments and class to use with the Kogot-7 in Black Ops 7.

Trump administration's new quarters feature pilgrims, ditching civil rights theme

Special quarter-dollar coin designs for the U.S.' 250th birthday feature pilgrims and former presidents rather than previously floated civil rights themes.

That Ugly Deus Ex Remaster Just Got Indefinitely Delayed

The remastered version of the classic game was set to launch early next year, but is now indefinitely delayed The post That Ugly Deus Ex Remaster Just Got Indefinitely Delayed appeared first on Kotaku .

Photographing the Andromeda Galaxy for 10 Seconds vs 10 Hours

This video by Ian Lauer is an excellent accessible explanation of the basics of astrophotography as he runs through the process of how he captures a long-exposure image of the Andromeda galaxy. This picture is still black and white — and no, the galaxy is not devoid of color.

How to make the Bad Dreams Cruller donut in Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension

To beat the main part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC, you'll need to make a specific donut. We list multiple recipes in our guide.

Required Reading

Women ceramicists challenge conventions in clay, India’s drag scene, olive trees in Gaza, dystopian airport lounges, Jenny Holzer’s roommate, and the real story of “Jingle Bells.”

Urban parks reveal disparities among Twin Cities neighborhoods

Proximity to green space provides a wide range of physical, mental, social and environmental benefits. By that measure, the Twin Cities—where 99% of all residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park—should be a model of equitable access to parks and the benefits they confer.

SZA Torches White House’s Sorry Attempt for “Free Promo”

Yet another musician has joined the choir of voices refuting the White House’s latest string of ICE advertisements. SZA torched the Trump administration for using her music in a pro-ICE ad, claiming that the blatant intellectual property theft was really just a transparent bid

Australian Ghost Bat drone bares fangs as PLA bombers edge closer

Australia’s move into autonomous air combat has entered a decisive phase, with its Ghost Bat drone scoring its first air-to-air kill, underscoring how the country is racing to counter China’s growing long-range strike reach from the South China Sea. Multiple media outlets

Winter storm brings fresh hardship to displaced Gazans

Wearing only sandals and cotton sweaters to protect themselves from the winter rain, Palestinians dug trenches in the muddy ground around their tents in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood in an effort to keep out encroaching storm waters. Starting late Wednesday, heavy rains

US lawmakers press Israel to probe strike on reporters in Lebanon

Several Democratic lawmakers called Thursday for the Israeli and US governments to fully investigate a deadly 2023 attack by the Israeli military on journalists in southern Lebanon. The October 13, 2023 airstrike killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and wounded six other

Exposing a single active site in nanoclusters boosts catalytic activity for green energy

There is a dire need for selective catalysts that allow us to consistently achieve a desired outcome in a chemical reaction. It is this consistency that allows for more efficient, energy-saving ways of producing fuel. A team of researchers from Tohoku University, the Indian

Union bosses sue to defend system that helped turn federal prison into ‘rape club’

The FCI Dublin prison, recently shuttered, was infamous for sexual abuse and harassment of inmates, with over 100 women accusing eight former guards of criminal abuses, and the union boss Ed Canales being accused of enabling the abuse and obstructing accountability.

Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces. "I really hope that the United States, although they consider themselves entitled to conduct such operations, will somehow

JD Vance Pledges Allegiance to Nicki Minaj Over Cardi B in Rap Feud

“Nicki>Cardi,” Vance, who is 41 years old and the vice president of the United States, wrote in a quote reply to a since-deleted post from Minaj

4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies

Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa