Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race?
Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.
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Media hype shapes rise and fall of the 'girlboss' entrepreneur narrative
The girlboss is a cultural phenomenon created—and then deconstructed—by media hype. A study titled "The Rise and Fall of the Girlboss: Gender, Social Expectations and Entrepreneurial Hype" reconstructs the rise and fall of women entrepreneurs in media narratives. It shows how
Climate change puts riverbed microbes under constant stress, study finds
From tiny streams to gigantic rivers like the Mississippi—microbes in sediments work tirelessly to maintain key biogeochemical cycles. However, as temperatures rise, they tend to operate frequently in stress mode. This is the conclusion of an international study led by the
Marriott, Hilton prices spike over 300% in World Cup host cities — with one hotel topping $3K a night: report
Hotel rates at 96 Marriott and Hilton hotels skyrocketed after FIFA unveiled the 104-match schedule Saturday.
Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
The renewed fighting is the most serious since a five-day exchange of heavy artillery in July.
What to know about $1M Trump Gold Card visa program
The new visa program promises U.S. residency in "record time."
Green group files suit to keep Trump's face off National Parks pass
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to prevent President Trump's face from appearing on the "America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands" passes to be used in 2026. The Department of the
US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says
It was a show of force after Chinese and Russian military drills in the skies and seas around Japan.
Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance after months in hiding
Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding since January, arrives in Oslo after a secretive journey.
How everyday repairs sustain autonomy in a Japanese squat
Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new study from Ritsumeikan University shows that these small repairs are key to sustaining autonomy and an inclusive social life in a squatted space in Japan.
The people building sustainability—without a clearly defined role
As sustainability demands grow, sustainability professionals—along with many other groups—are increasingly expected to help drive the transition within the construction sector. Yet their roles are often both unclear and constantly shifting, making it difficult to know what
Japan, NATO share 'grave concern' over China, Russia flights: Tokyo
Two Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers flew from the Sea of Japan to rendezvous with two Chinese H-6 bombers in the East China Sea, then conducted a joint flight around the country, Tokyo said.
Almost 200k could die in major tsunami after ‘maximum-class’ quake: Japan authorities
Experts believe that a maximum-class earthquake and tsunami is imminent.
US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
TOKYO, Dec 11 - U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese fighter jets, Tokyo said on Thursday, a show of force after Chinese and Russian military drills in the skies and seas around Japan and South Korea.
Newsom posts AI video of Trump in handcuffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday shared an AI-generated video depicting President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller in handcuffs. The video shows the three sitting on a step outside, their hands behind their
Cracks in the Earth: Major gully erosion poses humanitarian crisis threats
Recent fieldwork by Griffith University researchers has highlighted an African country that is facing a rapidly escalating environmental crisis as severe gully erosion—locally termed "mega gullies"—advances across valuable agricultural landscapes.
US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony".
Tesla, Proton lead Malaysia’s monthly high EV registrations as drivers rush to beat 2026 tax hike
Malaysia saw 5,417 EV registrations in November, a 200.1 per cent rise from the previous year.
Japan launches world’s first autonomous passenger ship
The ferry showed its ability to detect a ship ahead and reroute autonomously.
How building with Lego can help teens talk about life's big questions
If you're thinking about buying Christmas presents for children, chances are a Lego set isn't too far from your mind. The endless creativity that Lego bricks present means they can be used for far more than following instructions to build the model on the front of the box. They
Can smart greenhouses bring back food production in cities?
Sydney, like many other Australian cities, has a long history of urban farming. Market gardens, oyster fisheries and wineries on urban fringe once supplied fresh food to city markets.
Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia hit highest level since 1980
New figures show that 33 of the 113 deaths in custody between last July and this June were Indigenous
’28 Years Later III’ Going Forward at Sony; Alex Garland Writing and Cillian Murphy in Talks to Return
A third “28 Years Later” movie is moving forward at Sony. Sony Pictures has decided to proceed with the film following positive fan reactions to early screenings of the trilogy’s second installment, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” according to sources familiar with the
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador
Other senior leaders had also visited the embassy, reports said.
Hegseth, Bradley and the Venezuela boat strikes: Who is legally responsible?
Amid intensifying scrutiny over U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, questions are emerging over who in the Trump administration’s chain of command is legally on the hook for what many see as war crimes. Administration officials have insisted it
Billie Eilish’s James Cameron-Directed Concert Film Gets First Trailer
Billie Eilish's latest collab is with James Cameron. Over the summer during one of her concerts in Manchester, Eilish told the audience that she was working on an exciting new project, and though she wasn't allowed to say too much about it at the time, the abundance of movie
Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Felt ‘Backed Into a Corner’ to Reveal Her 2017 Cancer Diagnosis After ‘Veep’ Production Delay: ‘250 People Weren’t Going to Be Working’
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast that she felt “backed into a corner” when she publicly disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2017. At the time, HBO’s “Veep” was preparing for its seventh and final season, but production was delayed while
School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results, according to review
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrollment, according to a new Cochrane review that examined the global impact of school feeding programs on disadvantaged children in both high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.
What Laziness Has to do with Beauty
The aesthetic benefits of low mental effort The post What Laziness Has to do with Beauty appeared first on Nautilus .
Cambodia and Thailand are fighting again. What happened to Trump’s peace deal?
In early November, another landmine blast injured Thai soldiers.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to Return for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are expected to reprise their roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in “The Hunger Games” prequel, “Sunrise on the Reaping.” The Lionsgate movie is based on the latest novel by Suzanne Collins and follows the events of the 50th Hunger
Eco-friendly, photo-switchable smart adhesives use biomass-derived materials
Conventional petroleum-based adhesives rely heavily on the petrochemical industry and pose environmental risks due to harmful emissions and limited reusability. In a new study, researchers developed a novel photo-switchable smart adhesive based on materials derived from rose
Ashes of Creation early access launch times and release date
And when the MMORPG fully commits to Steam.
NOAA's denial of endangered status for salmon sparks talk of legal challenge
On Dec. 8, Federal fisheries officials rejected a bid to designate West Coast Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Khmer Rouge-era land mines have a big role in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
In 2025, 18 Thai soldiers have been injured by mines, with seven losing a limb, according to the Thai military.
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson to Return for ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
Francis Lawrence directs Lionsgate's prequel feature that hits theaters in late 2026.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
Australian social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16.
Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is 'tip of the spear' on affordability crisis
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins (D) vowed to get straight to work upon taking office on Wednesday, saying the city is “at the tip of the spear” of affordability concerns in the U.S. Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez by 19 points in Tuesday’s mayoral runoff, marking
’28 Years Later III’ Moving Forward with Cillian Murphy in Talks to Return
Sony is returning to the zombie wastelands with Alex Garland penning the script.
Portugal braced for mass disruption in first general strike for 12 years
PM Luís Montenegro appears to have been taken aback by the strength of feeling against his government's labour reforms.
The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
Wall Street giants ‘debanked’ coal, gas, other politically sensitive businesses, regulator says
The nine banks include JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, TD Bank, and BMO Bank.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
