30 years ago, Muppet Treasure Island redefined how we think about The Muppets

Those discussion prompts about what story the Muppets should remake are almost entirely because of their Christmas Carol and Treasure Island movies

Paramount grows more confident Warner Bros. Discovery will drop Netflix bid

Confidence is growing inside Paramount Skydance that Warner Bros. Discovery will jettison its deal with Netflix in a matter of days and reopen a monthslong bidding war for the company, The Post has learned.

Australia rules out helping families of IS militants leave Syrian camp

SYDNEY, Feb 17 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his government would not help Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants return home, with the government open to prosecutions if they make it back.

Philippines says takes exception to China embassy comment on job losses

The Chinese embassy warned that any serious damage to bilateral ties would “cost millions of jobs”.

Philly's snowpack reaches a 65-year milestone, and here's when it finally may disappear

You may not have noticed, but that endless snowpack has developed a slow leak—in this case, historically slow. Its endurance continues to climb the charts among the snowpacks of yesteryear—and in at least one way may well be unprecedented in the period of record dating to the

Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm

The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.

Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

GENEVA, Feb 17 - Representatives of Ukraine and Russia will meet in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday for a fresh round of U.S.-mediated peace talks that the Kremlin says are likely to focus on land, the main sticking point.

Incentive program for teachers yields long-term student gains

A teacher-incentive program in South Carolina has led to striking long-term benefits for students, including lower rates of felony arrest and reduced reliance on government assistance in early adulthood, according to a new study published in the Journal of Public Economics.

How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: ‘Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope’

Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall,” Coppola wrote. “Such a great actor and such an essential part of

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

By Steve Holland ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be involved "indirectly" in talks between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran's nuclear program set to begin on Tuesday in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to

Heavy rain batters New Zealand's South Island, triggers flood warnings

SYDNEY, Feb 17 - Heavy rain pummelled New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, triggering flooding and forcing the closure of roads and bridges, as a powerful storm that caused widespread destruction in the capital Wellington since the weekend moved south.

Alan Ritchson, Charlize Theron, Florence Pugh Lead Netflix’s 2026 Australia-New Zealand Slate

Alan Ritchson, Charlize Theron and Florence Pugh are among the stars headlining Netflix’s 2026 Australia-New Zealand slate. The lineup includes several high-profile international productions that utilized Australian locations and crews. Victorian filmmaker Patrick Hughes

Key species threats in Costa Rica mapped using new metric

New research has revealed the biggest threats driving species toward extinction in northern San José, Costa Rica. Led by Newcastle University, the study found that the greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San José, Costa Rica,

New national study reveals 'mixed legacy' of pandemic on early childhood development

New research led by Professor Claudine Bowyer-Crane has uncovered a complex picture of how COVID-19 reshaped the lives of young learners in England. The ICICLES study was initiated while Professor Bower-Crane was at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research

Hyatt Hotels chair steps down over Epstein association

Tom Pritzker resigned as executive chair of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Monday, citing his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as reason for the departure. Files released by the Justice Department show Pritzker was in close contact with Epstein in

The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?

As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

New remote sensing model maps 2021 frost damage across 700,000 hectares of corn

Brazilian researchers have developed a methodology that uses remote sensing to map the impact of frost on corn crops. This reduces exposure to climate risks and uncertainty regarding agricultural losses.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

9 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craft

Indonesia is shaping up to be Southeast Asia's next premier fashion stop, and these thriving local brands are proof.

Youth build resilience in climate-vulnerable Sierra Leone

Beginning two summers ago in a building lacking reliable power and internet, dozens of teenagers in Bo City, Sierra Leone watched videos about climate science, then discussed opportunities to build resilience in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. The Community

‘Reservation Dogs’ Star D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai Joins Netflix’s ‘Breakers’ With Antony Starr

“Reservation Dogs” star D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, who earned an Emmy nomination for the critically acclaimed FX series, has signed on to next star in Netflix’s Australian-based series “Breakers,” opposite Antony Starr. Also joining the cast as series regulars: Oliver Edis

RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole' In a new "60 Minutes” interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted long-standing exemptions allowing the food

Collaboration agreements between ICE, local police soar 950 percent in Trump's first year: Analysis

A new analysis shows that enforcement agreements between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local and state law enforcement agencies have increased by more than 900 percent during President Trump’s first term. The analysis, released Monday by criminal justice reform

Why relationship confidence matters: Study links it to mental health, sleep, substance use

When couples attend relationship counseling, it benefits not only their partnership but also their individual well-being. But which aspects of the training are most influential in this respect? A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign published in the

Frederick Wiseman, Titan of Documentary Filmmaking, Dead at 96

Director eschewed talking-head interviews and title cards to spotlight the joy and rot of various institutions

Downtown Manhattan comes roaring back after 9/11, pandemic with most office leases in 6 years

The Downtown Alliance reports the district enjoyed a banner 2025, with more office leasing than in any year since 2019; the population breaking 70,000 for the first time; and apartment conversions gobbling up one after another obsolescent office building.

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

SpaceX to compete in Pentagon contest for autonomous drone tech: report

The six-month competition aims to produce advanced swarming technology that can translate voice commands into digital instructions and run multiple drones, the report said.

Legendary Pop Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dead At 74

Billy Steinberg, a pop songwriter behind a startling number of classic hits, has passed away. Steinberg helped write huge hits for artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, the Bangles, Whitney Houston, Heart, and the Pretenders, and he was still penning big songs into the 21st

How forest conversion can harm dung beetles

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have shown that dung beetles suffer in canopy openings that have been deliberately created to promote biodiversity. Rising temperatures are significantly exacerbating the problem.

Isotopes reveal how social status shaped diet in medieval England

Isotope analysis reveals that social status and wealth had a profound impact on diet in medieval England, showing that people from different social groups in medieval Cambridge ate markedly different food. The research, carried out as part of the "After the Plague" project at

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Remember ‘The Godfather Part II’ Co-Star Robert Duvall: ‘I Will Miss Him’

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have paid tribute to Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. “It was an honor to have worked with Robert Duvall,” Pacino said. “He was a born actor as they say, his connection with it, his understanding and his phenomenal gift will

Keith Haring on Creativity, Self-Doubt, and the Love of Life in the Face of Death

"It is very important to be in love with life... Life is very fragile and always elusive. As soon as we think we 'understand,' there is another mystery. I don’t understand anything. That is, I think, the key to understand everything."

A Palestinian citizen of Israel, jailed for 27 months over Oct. 7 posts, tries to make sense of it all

Influencer Abed al-Rahem Haj-Yahya spent his early twenties in Gilboa Prison after being charged for incitement over Instagram posts. Now the 24-year-old reflects on his arrest, the conditions behind bars – and what it means to leave prison carrying the weight of those he met

Lead story designer on the first Witcher game just rolled credits on a full playthrough, and you can watch the whole thing on YouTube

26 episodes later, Artur Ganszyniec's let's play series is finally over.

Ocasio-Cortez's Munich appearance draws mixed response from Democrats

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) appearance at the Munich Security Conference has drawn a mixed response from members of her own party, underscoring a potential vulnerability of hers amid speculation she could mount a presidential run in the future. The New York

North Korea's Kim marks completion of Pyongyang housing project as key party congress nears

Remembering Robert Duvall, Whose Acting Brilliance Colored in the Light and Dark Sides of Humanity

When you think of the great actors (Brando, Streep, De Niro, Ullmann, Day-Lewis), one of the first qualities that leaps to mind is range. Robert Duvall, who died Sunday at 95 and was most assuredly one of the great actors, had that quality to the nth degree. He was a sly-dog

‘Nina Roza’ Review: An Eerily Doubled, Intricately Mirrored and Deeply Moving Reflection on Immigrant Identity

The immigrant experience is most often discussed, and most easily understood, as one of an entire person’s movement and relocation: a journey from A to B and perhaps further letters, with concomitant processes of discovery and nostalgia, alienation and adaptation. It’s less

Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp holding ISIS-affiliated families

“We have a very firm view that we won’t be providing assistance or repatriation," said the Australian prime minister.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

Blizzard isn't going to let World of Warcraft players suffer from outdated character customization for long, but it's going to take some time to fix

The team is very aware that there's a bias towards newer playable races.

Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp

SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his government would not repatriate Australians living in a Syrian camp that holds families of suspected Islamic State militants. "We have a very firm view that we won't be providing

Kelly lawyer: Another indictment attempt would be 'remarkable abuse' of DOJ power

Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) attorney warned the Department of Justice not to pursue a second indictment against the Arizona lawmaker, describing any efforts to do so as a “remarkable abuse of power.” A Friday letter from Kelly’s attorney, Paul Fishman, urges Attorney General