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A Terrible AI Song About Charlie Kirk Is Infecting The Internet
Odds are you’ve seen some of your favorite media set to a fake man shouting about Charlie Kirk The post A Terrible AI Song About Charlie Kirk Is Infecting The Internet appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Sonic’ Spinoff Movie and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Live-Action Film Set 2028 Release Dates
New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies will race to theaters in 2028. Paramount has added an untitled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film to the calendar on Nov. 17, 2028 as well as an untitled “Sonic Universe Event Film” on Dec. 22, 2028. The studio
Paramount+ Sets True-Crime Docuseries ‘Handsome Devil’ About the ‘Deadpool Killer’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paramount+ has greenlit a new true-crime documentary about Wade Wilson aka the “Deadpool Killer,” who in 2019 was convicted of the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Titled “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer,” the three-part series is currently in production and will
North Korean regime is deeply invested in women’s youth football
North Korea cemented its status as one of the dominant forces in women’s youth football in early November, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the under-17 World Cup final. They returned from the tournament victorious for a record extending fourth time, having won the past two
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it denied them regular shifts, cut hours
“This (law) is notoriously challenging to manage and this isn’t just Starbucks issue, nearly every retailer in the city faces these roadblocks,” a company spokeswoman said.
Cannes Winner Jafar Panahi Sentenced to a Year in Prison in Iran in Absentia, Lawyer Says
Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia in Iran to one year in prison and a travel ban, according to his lawyer via the AFP news agency. Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, said the sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi
Konami veterans say they had to resurrect Metal Gear because no-one's getting any younger, are they: 'Given our age… now was the time'
Says MGS4 would be "pretty difficult" to port… but that's not a "no", right?
Wetlands trap toxic metals after battery plant fire scatters debris
When fire broke out at the world's largest battery energy storage facility in January 2025, its thick smoke blanketed surrounding wetlands, farms and nearby communities on the central California coast.
David Byrne and His Blue-Clad Band Tear Through Talking Heads Classics During ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert
The musician also performed two tracks from his latest solo album, Who Is the Sky?
Nigeria's low-cost private schools are the only option for millions: Is closing them a good idea?
Nigeria's basic education landscape consists of public (government) schools and a diverse private sector. Private schools in Nigeria refer to educational institutions that are run by private individuals, religious organizations, foundations or business enterprises. These
Why meetings can harm employee well-being
Anyone working in an organization knows it: meetings follow one after another at a frantic pace. On average, managers spend 23 hours a week in meetings. Much of what happens in them is considered to be of low value, or even entirely counterproductive. The paradox is that bad
What time is it on Mars? Physicists have the answer.
Ask someone on Earth for the time and they can give you an exact answer, thanks to our planet's intricate timekeeping system, built with atomic clocks, GPS satellites and high-speed telecommunications networks.
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, less likely to go to college
Many high school seniors are currently in the midst of the college application process or are already waiting to hear back from their selected schools.
This Is Always Interesting: “52 Things I Learned In 2025”
One of my favorite end-of-year lists is Tom Whitwell’s annual record of 52 things he’s learned in the past year. Some favorites of mine from the 2025 installment : 4. You can unlock the wheels on a shopping cart by playing sounds on your phone. [ Joseph Gabay ] 5. In the UK,
'Quiet divorcing' puts a new name to an old problem: The slow erosion of intimacy
Some relationships end loudly, most end quietly. There is no dramatic fight or sudden revelation. Instead, partners gradually stop showing up for each other in small, everyday ways.
Close brush with two hot stars millions of years ago left a mark just beyond our solar system
Nearly 4.5 million years ago, two large, hot stars brushed tantalizingly close to Earth's sun. They left behind a trace in the clouds of gas and dust that swirl just beyond our solar system—almost like the scent of perfume after someone has left the room.
Leaked wedding video reveals hypocrisy in Islamist Iran’s elite
A short video of a private wedding went viral in Iran recently, tearing away the country’s veil of piety and exposing hypocrisy and a seeming disregard for the rules by which the theocratic regime requires that most Iranians live their lives. The wedding in question was that of
Fortnite's new rolling is as busted as it is great
Fortnite's new rolling mechanic allows fans to move faster while knocked down than they would standing up, and it's leading to funny ragdoll moments
New York's wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdani's win, but data says otherwise
New York's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, campaigned on a promise to raise the city's income tax on its richest residents from 3.9% to 5.9%. Combined with the state income tax, which is 10.9% for the top bracket, the increase would cement the city's position as having the highest
Physicists create 'quantum wire' where mass and energy flow without friction or loss
In physical systems, transport takes many forms, such as electric current through a wire, heat through metal, or even water through a pipe. Each of these flows can be described by how easily the underlying quantity—charge, energy, or mass—moves through a material.
Did JWST find an exomoon or a starspot?
Searching for exomoons—moons that orbit around another planet—was one of the most exciting capabilities expected of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) when it launched in late 2021. So, after four years of operation, why hasn't it found one yet? Turns out it's really, really
New code helps scientists map dark matter halos
Dark matter and its impact on cosmology have puzzled physicists for nearly a century. At Perimeter Institute, two researchers are trying to better understand how one potential dark matter candidate, self-interacting dark matter (SIDM), could impact how cosmic structures evolve.
Controlling quantum states in germanene using only an electric field
Researchers at the University of Twente and Utrecht University demonstrated for the first time that quantum states in the ultra-narrow material germanene can be switched on and off using only an electric field. The researchers were able to vary the electric field strength very
CBS Vampire Comedy Pilot From ‘Ghosts’ Showrunners Casts Ed Weeks in Lead Role
Ed Weeks is set for one of the lead roles in the CBS comedy pilot “Eternally Yours,” Variety has learned. The single-camera show was picked up to pilot at the broadcaster in July, while CBS had originally opened a development room for the show in mid 2024. It hails from Joe
Falklands, emergency exercises training at MPC and protection of East Cove Port
Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Complex, MPC, has been the center of emergency exercises involving personnel from the UK Royal Logistic Corps 460 Port Troop conducting response training with the Falkland Islands Resupply Ship (FIRS) over several days.
Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales
Site removes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales Zillow, the US’s largest real estate listing site, has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property’s exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints
Spain deploys army after African swine fever outbreak
Spain on Monday deployed more than 100 troops to help contain an outbreak of African swine fever outside Barcelona that has sparked fears for the country's powerful pork export industry.
Mexico’s Tulip Pictures Launching Outposts in Austin and Madrid, and Bows Teaser of Director Lorena Villarreal’s Dark Comedy ‘Life Is’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico’s Tulip Pictures, formerly Barraca Prods., is opening offices in Austin, Texas and Spain as it seeks to tap their respective incentives and foster new co-productions. Both places offer vibrant and infinite possibilities, said Lorena Villarreal, co-owner-founder of Tulip
What time does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 3' release?
Genshin Impact's version "Luna 3" (or 6.2) comes out soon. Here's when it launches in your time zone.
Falklands celebrates success of JMC week of discussions with UK and OTs officials
Both hosts and participants underlined the success of the recent Join Ministerial Council 2925 held in London and which brings together UK ministers and officials with Overseas Territories’ representatives.
Rising levels of banned toxic chemicals found in otters from Wales
New research has found that the levels of toxic industrial chemicals, which were banned more than 40 years ago, are rising in otters in Wales.
From pine chips to pharmaceuticals: Lignin upcycled into amides using reusable catalyst
An international research team from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) has developed a novel, environmentally friendly process for producing high-quality amides from the plant substance lignin—important building blocks for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and modern
High pressure increases terahertz emission 13-fold in 2D semiconductor GaTe, study reveals
A new study led by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with their collaborators, has demonstrated that high pressure can significantly enhance and precisely tune terahertz (THz) radiation from the two-dimensional semiconductor
Sean Ono Lennon Breaks Down His Oscar-Winning Short Film: ‘I Want to Make People Cry’
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko — which is now available on YouTube — uses the 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono classic in an emotional tale about World War One soldiers
Daniel Woodrell, ‘Winter’s Bone’ and ‘Tomato Red’ Author, Dies at 72
Daniel Woodrell, the author of popular books such as “Winter’s Bone,” “Tomato Red,” “Give Us a Kiss” and more, died on Friday, Nov. 28, from pancreatic cancer, his wife Katie Estill-Woodrell confirmed. He was 72. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Woodrell dropped out of high
As regime change looms at the Fed, one candidate emerges as frontrunner for chair
President Donald Trump knows who he's going to select as the next Federal Reserve chair but isn't saying yet.
Durable plastics made from essential oil compounds offer easy recycling
Cheap, strong, and versatile, plastic seemed like the perfect invention—until its staying power turned into a global headache. Now, Yokohama National University researchers have developed a plant-based alternative that could one day offer the same benefits with a cleaner way out.
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges
Are Republicans really about to exercise real oversight on President Trump’s reprehensible bombings of alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea? They’re talking a good transparency game in response to the jarring news that U.S. forces killed two men in a follow-up strike as
ARC Raiders Is So Good I Keep Playing No Matter How Much I Suck
The extraction shooter's combination of a compelling loop and existential danger has me in its deadly grips The post ARC Raiders Is So Good I Keep Playing No Matter How Much I Suck appeared first on Kotaku .
Hegseth boat strike fallout, war crime allegations: What to know
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported order in early September to “kill everybody” aboard an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has sent shockwaves throughout Washington, prompting scrutiny from key leaders in Congress and a cautious defense from President Trump. According
‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Warfare’ and ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Case Studies to Feature at London Production Event Focus
The 10th anniversary edition of production event Focus, which takes place at Business Design Centre, London, on Dec. 8–9, includes case studies of “Frankenstein,” “Warfare” and “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” The session titled “Crafting Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’”
Humans first entered Australia 60,000 years ago via two routes, DNA analysis suggests
Debate has long surrounded when humans first traveled into Sahul, the ancient landmass that is now Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. Now, a study published in Science Advances, lends credence to the theory that the first humans entered Sahul around 60,000 years ago from parts
New digital state of matter could help build stable quantum computers
Scientists have taken another major step toward creating stable quantum computers. Using a specialized quantum computer chip (an essential component of a quantum computer) as a kind of tiny laboratory, a team led by Pan Jianwei at the University of Science and Technology of
Let It Die: Inferno uses AI-generated voices, music, and more
Let It Die: Inferno's Steam page reveals what looks to be a significant amount of AI-generated content
Hayley Williams Says Racists, Sexists, and Transphobes Are Not Welcome at Her Shows
"All are welcome if you believe all should be welcome… If you don’t believe that, you’re not welcome!” she says
Zelenskyy rallies European support in Paris ahead of US-led Moscow talks
The Ukrainian president met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss sanctions, security guarantees and US-backed peace negotiations while the Russian advance continues.
With Constellation frigates canceled, save Ticonderoga cruisers
The US Navy has canceled the Constellation-class frigate program and will only complete two ships already under construction. Before the cancellation, the frigate program was delayed by 36 months, with the first construction to be completed in 2029. Then the new frigates were
How clean is the air we breathe?
South Florida's air may not be as clean as it seems. Invisible yet all around, PFAS—the so-called "forever chemicals"—drift silently through the air, carrying hidden health risks.
“Threats to British Overseas Territories are deemed to be a threat to the UK”
The UK and Overseas Territories reaffirm the importance of respecting and promoting the right of self-determination for the peoples of the Territories, and “recognize that threats to the Overseas Territories are deemed to be a threat to the UK”, so reads the Joint Ministerial