Polarised South Korea marks martial law anniversary
On Dec 3, 2024, Yoon suspended civilian rule for the first time in more than four decades, prompting massive protests.
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Was it coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Rapper Toosii Announces He’s Committed to Playing Football at Syracuse: ‘I’m Coming Home’
The “Favorite Song” artist shared photos of himself in a No. 2 Orange football uniform
US gas prices sink below $3 per gallon for first time since May 2021
The national average price for regular gas dropped to $2.998 a gallon, down from $3.001 the previous day, according to the fuel price tracker.
Guillermo del Toro to Receive BFI Fellowship Honor
The Mexican director of 'Pan's Labyrinth,' 'The Shape of Water' and 'Frankenstein' will receive the highest accolade of the British Film Institute at an event in London next year.
Guillermo del Toro to Receive BFI Fellowship
“Frankenstein” director Guillermo del Toro is set to receive a BFI Fellowship, the film organization’s highest honor. The award will celebrate del Toro’s “extraordinary contribution to film and the distinctive artistry that runs through his work across animation and live
Flood risks in delta cities are increasing, Shanghai study finds
New research shows how the combination of extreme climate events, sea-level rise and land subsidence could create larger and deeper floods in coastal cities in future.
London's night workers face inequalities in pay, health, safety and dignity
A new study by UCL researchers has revealed the challenges faced by London's 1.3 million night workers, including pay inequality, health problems, transport difficulties, safety concerns and a lack of workplace dignity.
‘DWTS’ Host Julianne Hough on Finding Her Place in the Ballroom, Navigating ‘Dangerous’ Online Hate and Reality TV’s Triumphant Return
Tusday night’s “Dancing With the Stars” special may be celebrating the holiday season with musical performances and festive routines, but co-host Julianne Hough is also celebrating Season 34 — and her long-running career on the show. “I feel like it’s just part of my DNA now,
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.
Kiss's Gene Simmons to testify on American Music Fairness Act
Gene Simmons, the lead singer of KISS, will testify before a Senate panel next week on legislation to require radio corporations to pay performers for playing their music, the musicFIRST coalition announced on Tuesday. Simmons will testify on the American Music Fairness Act
How have our satisfaction (and our productivity) with teleworking evolved since the COVID shock?
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the pace at which both employees and employers developed experience with telework. How has this changed employees' views on teleworking? Researchers at UGent@Work conducted a follow-up study to their authoritative survey at the start of the
Navy admiral taking fall for Trump administration boat strikes, Dems say
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy admiral taking fall for Trump administration boat strikes, Dems say Top House Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of scapegoating a Navy admiral to deflect
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 amid 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 characters 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.
