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How Trump plans to fund $2,000 tariff ‘dividend’ checks for most Americans
Trump has promised to send the so-called dividend checks to low- and middle-income Americans using revenue from his sweeping expanse of tariffs.
Report finds Swedish coffee habits surpass beef in Amazon deforestation impact
Even Swedish consumption contributes to the loss of rainforest—and nowadays coffee has overtaken beef as the product affecting deforestation the most. This is shown in a new report from the WWF in which Chalmers has participated, which for the first time gives a detailed
Traumatic events in communities can make organizations more risk-averse
Violent traumatic events—such as mass shootings and acts of domestic terrorism—have become increasingly common in the United States. Yet, despite their growing prevalence, little research has examined how these events shape the decisions made within organizations.
Here’s why Trump believes he has upper hand over Zohran Mamdani after surprise lovefest in Oval Office
To make sense of the surreal spectacle, it’s helpful to know that behind the scenes, the meeting was brokered by a New York business titan close to Trump who believes the president should play the long game with Mamdani for the good of the city and for his own agenda.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Zoom, Semtech, Agilent Technologies, Sandisk and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Nvidia’s H200 chips could be ‘sugar-coated bullets’ for China
Washington reportedly is considering allowing the export of Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing units (GPUs) to China, but Chinese commentators warn the offer could amount to “sugar-coated bullets” that would slow the long-term growth of China’s artificial intelligence chip
DNA shape and rigidity regulate key players of gene expression
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that DNA inflexibility, or rigidity, inside the nucleosome regulates the positioning of INO80. This highlights that the physical structure and shape of DNA, not just genetic information, are key
Philadelphia Art Museum Accuses Former Director of Theft
After Alexandra Suda accused the museum of wrongful termination, the institution said she misappropriated funds to increase her salary.
KAWS Makes Art for the Tech Bro Era
His exhibition at SFMOMA could have examined the collapse of culture at the hands of commodity, but instead it nudges us toward the gift shop.
Tara Reid Hospitalized After Claiming Her Drink Was Drugged at Chicago Bar
The actress said she stepped away from her drink on Saturday night and the next thing she knew, she was “passed out [and] in the hospital"
Soulless Robot Olaf Will Haunt Disney Theme Park In Search Of Friendship
The Frozen character is somewhat cute but more unnerving The post Soulless Robot Olaf Will Haunt Disney Theme Park In Search Of Friendship appeared first on Kotaku .
Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling
Abortion is illegal again in North Dakota after the state Supreme Court reversed a decision from a lower court on Friday, allowing a near-total ban to take effect. The law makes it illegal for anyone to perform an abortion, though it exempts individual patients. Violating the
Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.
A ‘Superstar Reggae Icon’: Bob Marley Family, Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul Honor Jimmy Cliff
Jamaica's prime minister, Shaggy, and Yusuf/Cat Stevens also posted tributes to the late musician following his death at the age of 81
Doug Jones launches Alabama governor bid
Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced Monday he’s launching a bid for Alabama governor, setting up a likely rematch against a former rival, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), next year. “Because Alabama, you folks in Alabama, deserve a governor who is going to fight for them,”
Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ Lands at No. 2 With Year’s Biggest Debut for a Female R&B Artist
With her third studio album “Finally Over It” debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this week, Summer Walker not only secured the biggest R&B debut by a woman in 2025, but also chalked up her fourth Top 10 entry on the chart. The 18-song record debuts with 77,000 equivalent
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Greener cryptocurrencies less volatile as they react less to energy price movements, says researcher
The sharp swings in global energy markets are directly reflected in cryptocurrencies and can explain part of their volatility. Davide Sandretto's cotutelle dissertation at the University of Vaasa and the University of Turin finds that greener, energy-efficient cryptocurrencies
Actor Awards Predictions: Timothée Chalamet Chases History as Ariana Grande Goes for SAG Gold in a Season of Populist Favorites and Indie Prestige
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Paying Homage to the Iconoclasts of Abstraction
An exhibition traces the radical advancements in painting by Al Held, Elizabeth Murray, Judy Pfaff, and Frank Stella.
Trump signs order allowing foreign terrorist designation for Muslim Brotherhood chapters
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would allow his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. The order directs Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to determine
Kotaku Asks: What’s Your Perfect Thanksgiving Plate?
There are many options, from turkey to veggies to sweet treats and more, but what's the best plate of comfy food? The post Kotaku Asks: What’s Your Perfect Thanksgiving Plate? appeared first on Kotaku .
Swalwell: Californians want 'get s--- done approach on lowering prices'
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who is running for governor in the Golden State, said Sunday residents of his state want a “get s--- done approach on lowering prices.” “People are telling me they want a fighter, a protector, but also a get s--- done approach on lowering prices.
How multitrophic interactions alleviate phosphorus limitation in subtropical ecosystems
A research team led by Prof. Wang Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered how multitrophic organisms adapt to phosphorus (P) limitation in subtropical ecosystems.
Researchers develop a system that helps block illegal timber from entering the EU market
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) strengthened controls in the timber sector to prevent sanctioned raw materials from entering the market from Russia and Belarus. Yet recent studies reveal that a significant amount of this timber still reaches the
Harnessing COVID-19 Vaccine Tech to Neutralize Snake Venom
The new approach could limit the damage of snakebites around the world The post Harnessing COVID-19 Vaccine Tech to Neutralize Snake Venom appeared first on Nautilus .
‘Love Thy Nader’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu and Freeform
“Love Thy Nader” has been renewed for a second season on Hulu and Freeform, which will premiere in 2026. Per the official logline, the reality series follows “the unapologetic and determined Nader sisters — Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane — who left their humble
KC Global Media, Rein Entertainment Sign Five-Movie Slate Deal to Step Up Asian Content Production
The regional players are cementing their partnership after collaborating on the six-part action crime series ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence.'
Brash but popular: Indonesia’s new finance minister Purbaya wins public praise but worries investors
While ordinary Indonesians celebrate his boldness, investors and analysts have expressed some unease about Purbaya’s expansionary policies and combative tone.
COP30 closes with deal on climate finance
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story COP30 closes with deal on climate finance Countries around the world have agreed to put more money toward fighting climate change as this year’s COP30 climate summit concludes in Brazil. © Eraldo Peres,
US Naval Academy fires commandant less than 6 months into role
The United States Naval Academy fired the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr., on Monday due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead” the brigade, removing him than his position less than half a year after he assumed the post. Clark, who
Scarlett Johansson to Star in New ‘Exorcist’ Movie
Scarlett Johansson will star in the next “Exorcist” movie for Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Mike Flanagan is writing, directing and producing the newest installment, which has been described as a “radical new take” on the property. The original “Exorcist,” directed by
Examining why some species developed consciousness while others remained non-conscious
What is the evolutionary advantage of our consciousness? And what can we learn about this from observing birds? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum published two articles on this topic.
Travis Barker Joins Fuerza Regida for Insane Drum Solo at Don’t Fall in Love Fest
The Blink-182 icon joined JOP for a rendition of 111xpantia 's "Chaka" during the Mexican band's music festival in Southern California
Hear Bob Dylan Perform a Traditional Folk Ballad for the First Time in 34 Years
He regularly played "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" in the very early days of the Never Ending Tour, but it fell out of rotation back in 1991
Microbial innovation and engineering design offer fresh solutions for plastic waste
Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo have joined forces to take on a pressing environmental problem by using synthetic biology to turn plastic waste into valuable resources. The multidisciplinary group is working together to review and identify
Steam's first-ever Black Friday sale makes a surprise appearance to fill the gap left by the Steam Autumn Sale
Valve has surrendered to the darkest of Fridays.
Scarlett Johansson to Star in New ‘Exorcist’ Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal
Mike Flanagan, who previously tackled Stephen King adaptations 'Gerald's Game' and 'Doctor Sleep,' is writing and will direct the feature film.
Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file manager anyway
Other than the addition of tabs, Windows' file Explorer hasn't felt meaningfully improved in a long time.
How to win at Gift of the Gab in Where Winds Meet without tearing your hair out
Become a scholar of the gab.
How to solve the wall puzzle in Where Winds Meet
Solve the Echoes of Old Battles puzzle on the wall with just a few button presses.
White House Declares All of Trump’s Orders to Military Are Legal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says “all orders” from President Trump are “lawful orders,” and troops have no right to question him. “All lawful—all orders—lawful orders are presumed to be legal by our service members. You can’t have a functioning military if
Trump administration to consider whether to label Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing his administration to determine whether to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, such as those in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan, as foreign terrorist organizations and
Hamas attack victims sue Binance for allegedly allowing payments to militant group
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel sued Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of facilitating millions of dollars in payments to the group and other U.S.-designated terrorist groups. According to a complaint made
Contrails are a major driver of aviation's climate impact, study shows
Aviation's climate impact extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions. A new international study, involving researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, reveals that contrails can represent a significant portion of aviation's overall climate
From tides to precipitation swings, flux plays a crucial, changing role in ecosystems worldwide
Many ecosystems on Earth are affected by pulses of activity: temperature swings between seasons, incoming and outgoing tides, the yearly advent of rainy periods. These variations can play an important role in providing nutrients and other important inputs, but climate change
Lupita Nyong’o Says Oscar Win for ’12 Years a Slave’ Led to Acting Offers to Play More Slaves; One Offer Included the Pitch: ‘This Time You’re on a Slave Ship!’
Lupita Nyong’o revealed in an interview with CNN that winning an Oscar for her supporting performance in “12 Years a Slave” only led to acting offers for more slave roles in the months that followed her breakthrough victory. Nyong’o made her feature film acting debut as Patsy
Titmouse's Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents drinking game is a rowdy but robust TTRPG
The studio's founder and CEO Chris Prynoski reveals how a gag gift evolved into Titmouse's first-ever board game.
DOJ settles case accusing real estate tech firm RealPage of enabling landlords to collude on sky-high rents
The Justice Department has settled its case against real estate tech firm RealPage, which faced bombshell allegations of building algorithms that allowed landlords to illegally collude to jack up rents for tenants, The Post has learned.
