Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military
If adopted, the changes would see through Hegseth’s pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.
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2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes
The summer of 2025 brought unprecedented flash flooding across the U.S., with the central and eastern regions hit particularly hard. These storms claimed hundreds of lives across Texas, Kentucky and several other states and caused widespread destruction.
Artists Issue Urgent Call to Defend First Amendment Rights
Participants including Karen Finley and Coco Fusco held a “First Amendment Day Rally” to protest attacks on expression, from book bans to censored art.
A deadly weekend attack in Syria
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A deadly weekend attack in Syria Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday vowed that the U.S. will “avenge … with overwhelming force” the two Iowa
Lizzo Celebrates Dismissal of Fat-Shaming Claims in Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Dancers
The pop star said she was "grateful for this victory," while a lawyer for the plaintiffs noted many of the allegations remain intact, "including false imprisonment and harassment"
More people using AI at work: Gallup
A new Gallup poll found that the percentage of respondents using artificial intelligence (AI) at work ticked up during the third quarter of this year. The survey, released Sunday, found that 45 percent of U.S. employees reported using AI to complete tasks at work last quarter,
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.
Sydney mourns 15 killed in Australia’s worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years
Two police officers remained in critical but stable condition in hospital.
Lords Of The Fallen 2 Dev Promises Sexy Women But Fans Just Want Better Soulslike Gameplay
The action-RPG debuted a new trailer at The Game Awards The post Lords Of The Fallen 2 Dev Promises Sexy Women But Fans Just Want Better Soulslike Gameplay appeared first on Kotaku .
Africa: Communiqué of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the 25th Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement
[African Union] On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, the Chairperson of the Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, wishes to pay a tribute to the historic achievement of peace that the Agreement represented for Ethiopia and Eritrea, and to the
Africa: Chairperson of the AU Commission (AUC) Strongly Condemns Deadly Drone Attack On Peacekeeping Base in Kadugli, Sudan
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the deadly drone attack targeting the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) logistics peacekeeping base in Kadugli, Sudan, which resulted in the loss
US, Ukraine agree on '90 percent' of peace terms, punt on territory
The United States, Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for a deal to end Ukraine's war with Russia, two senior U.S. officials said Monday, but they added questions of territorial control have yet to be resolved. The comments came
NJ governor on run for president: 'I wouldn't put a lot of money on that'
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Sunday said he hasn’t taken a 2028 presidential run “off the table,” but suggested the public shouldn’t hold their breath for it, either. “I haven't taken anything off the table ... but I wouldn't put a lot of money on that,” Murphy
ROG Strix G16 Laptop With RTX 5070, 1TB SSD and Ryzen 9 Hits New Low, Amazon Cuts All Profit Margin
Serious gaming power. The post ROG Strix G16 Laptop With RTX 5070, 1TB SSD and Ryzen 9 Hits New Low, Amazon Cuts All Profit Margin appeared first on Kotaku .
Warren Haynes’ North Carolina Christmas Jam Returns to Heal After Hurricane Helene
The guitarist enlisted Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman, Daniel Donato, Maggie Rose, and more onstage in Asheville, North Carolina, a year after the region was flooded
‘Frankenstein’ Production Designer Tamara Deverell Build Epic Lab and Ship Sets for Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Tale
When Guillermo del Toro called on production designer Tamara Deverell to work on “Frankenstein,” one thing was clear: there would be no green screen. Everything would be handmade from scratch. “We had 20 sculptors at any given moment working,” Deverell says. Del Toro’s
Judge Rules Company Claiming Infringement Can’t Block Lady Gaga From Selling ‘Mayhem’ Merch
In March, the musician was sued for $100 million by the brand Lost International, which claims her Mayhem designs rip off one of its logos
James Cameron Is a Billionaire, Forbes Reports Days Before ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Release
James Cameron is officially a billionaire, Forbes reports just a few days ahead of the theatrical release of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The sequel is the third film in Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” film franchise, which includes 2009’s “Avatar” (the highest-grossing movie of all
Trump blames Brown, not FBI, for delay in finding shooting suspect
President Trump blamed Brown University for the delay in locating the suspect in the fatal mass shooting on the school’s campus in Rhode Island on Saturday. “You’d really have to ask the school a little bit more about that because this was a school problem,” Trump said when
How the Maga world became divided - and what it means for Trump
The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way
The Sinister Plan to Demolish a Brutalist Icon in Dallas
Behind the spectacle of City Hall’s potential demolition is the transfer of funding away from the public and into a few extraordinarily wealthy hands.
The Propulsive Punk Spirit of Argentina’s Rebel Taichu
The singer talks about how she found new confidence on her anticipated sophomore album HOTCORE
Hegseth promises to 'avenge' fallen soldiers in Syria with 'overwhelming force'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday vowed that the U.S. will "avenge ... with overwhelming force” the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an ambush in Syria. Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown,
Portable optical scanner reveals hidden ozone damage in plant leaves
Escalating pollution and contamination of water and soil are emerging as serious threats to plant growth and its overall health. Plants are exposed to environmental pollutants for extended periods and exhibit changes in their color, texture, and internal structure in response.
Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.
‘The Sound of Music’ Gets a 60th Anniversary Edition: Here’s How to Buy the 4K Ultra HD Disc Set Online
Released in March 1965, “The Sound of Music” became a smash hit with two Academy Award wins for best picture and best director, while the family classic film now has a 60th anniversary 4K Ultra HD limited-edition home video release — just in time for the holidays. On sale for
Commentary: No real shot at border peace until Thai election
As nationalism on both sides gets more strident, any peace between Cambodia and Thailand engineered before the Feb 8 election will ultimately only be tactical, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
All perks, no proposals: Why China’s cash and marriage rewards aren’t getting more singles to say ‘I Do’
From cash rewards to wedding vouchers, local governments across China are rolling out incentives to revive marriage rates. But can policies really change hearts?
New River Literacy concept empowers communities to protect freshwaters
A team of international researchers and educators has created an educational framework called River Literacy to help communities better understand and protect their rivers. Inspired by the well-established framework of Ocean Literacy, this new approach highlights the vital
Trump Just Gave Himself the Perfect Excuse to Invade Venezuela
It sounds like President Donald Trump’s administration is looking for a repeat of the United States’ disastrous invasion of Iraq—no, seriously. Trump announced Monday that he planned to sign an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, practically paving the
Ancient genetic 'start' signal found in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes
A newly discovered promoter element "start" points to a shared regulatory syntax for controlling transcription initiation in bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.
LISTEN: Paying Tribute to Rob Reiner’s Legacy on Screen and in California; ‘Hamnet’ Impresses on a Ho-Hum Box Office Weekend
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down a ho-hum weekend at box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot, “Hamnet” impresses and “Ella McKay”
Machine learning offers growers a new tool for predicting crop water use
A new study shows that machine-learning models can accurately predict daily crop transpiration using direct plant measurements and environmental data. By training models on seven years of high-resolution lysimeter data, the researchers demonstrate strong performance across
Moss and symbionts offer a promising solution for removing metals from mining and forestry-impacted waters
New findings shed light on the mechanisms behind a natural purification process and identify the key microbial "teammates" that enable mosses to remove metals from water. A promising moss species was discovered in abandoned mine sites where few other plants survive. Upcoming
Manta rays create mobile ecosystems, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Marine Megafauna Foundation finds that young Caribbean manta rays (Mobula yarae) often swim with groups of other fish, creating small, moving ecosystems that support a
The hidden physics of knot formation in fluids
Knots are everywhere—from tangled headphones to DNA strands packed inside viruses—but how an isolated filament can knot itself without collisions or external agitation has remained a longstanding puzzle in soft-matter physics.
Christianity Today Editor Slams Trump’s “Disgusting, Immoral Behavior”
The editor-at-large of Christianity Today magazine on Monday sharply condemned Donald Trump’s deranged post about the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Russell Moore, formerly the magazine’s editor in chief, called out Trump’s post blaming Reiner for the murders
Engineered material uses light to destroy PFAS and other contaminants in water
Materials scientists at Rice University and collaborators have developed a material that uses light to break down a range of pollutants in water, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have garnered attention for their pervasiveness.
Fallout Season 2 Will Start Streaming Early
The hit Amazon show begins streaming this week The post Fallout Season 2 Will Start Streaming Early appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump says he is 'considering' marijuana reclassification
President Trump said Monday his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue reclassification soon. Such a move would continue
IDF assesses Hezbollah's capabilities as Lebanese Army struggles to seize remaining arms
The IDF says the Lebanese Army struggles to target Hezbollah's weapons stockpiles and operations in Shiite areas, while the group lacks the capability to carry out large-scale attacks on Israel. Hamas is also active, attempting to establish itself in Lebanon
Ace Combat 8 will feature custom cloud tech, but not just for prettier skies: 'I personally am not particularly interested in improved visuals without improved functionality'
AC8's new Cloudly engine skies will help pilots parse the dogfight happening around them.
Nanomotors drive protein network formation inside artificial cells
No one has yet created a fully functioning artificial cell. But a research team at Aarhus University has taken a step in that direction:
Synthetic key enzyme enables the conversion of CO₂ into formic acid
For a carbon-neutral bioeconomy, processes are needed that can efficiently capture CO2 and convert it into valuable products. Formic acid, or more specifically its salt, formate, is considered a promising candidate as it can be produced from CO₂ using renewable electricity. It
Yo La Tengo Reimagine “New York Groove” To Kick Off Hanukkah 2025 Residency
Hanukkah began Sunday night, therefore so did one of the world's greatest holiday traditions, Yo La Tengo's annual eight-night Hanukkah concert residency at New York's Bowery Ballroom. Sunday's surprise openers were Jon Glaser and longtime YLT pals Sun Ra Arkestra, who joined
U.S. offers Ukraine security guarantee in bid to strike peace deal
Ukrainian leaders said Monday they appreciated White House efforts to reach a deal even as significant gaps appeared to remain between the sides.
Evaluating the evaluators: How do plant virus genome analysis tools stack up?
Research relies on replication: Different teams need to make the same conclusion multiple times before a consensus is reached and the finding can be built upon or applied. More may rest on the tools researchers use than previously realized—at least for understanding viruses,
Integrative quantum chemistry method unlocks secrets of advanced materials
A new computational approach developed at the University of Chicago promises to shed light on some of the world's most puzzling materials—from high-temperature superconductors to solar cell semiconductors—by uniting two long-divided scientific perspectives.
Jared Kushner Drops His Trump Hotel Plans After Massive Backlash
Jared Kushner, private equity firm manager and son-in-law to President Trump, has ended his efforts to redevelop a Serbian historical monument into a luxury hotel complex after weeks of protest and controversy . “Because meaningful projects should unite rather than divide, and
