AI slop, clean girl aesthetic and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends
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Family of Bondi hero in Syria says his home country is proud of him
NAYRAB, Syria, Dec 16 - As Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years unfolded, a Sydney shopowner was captured on camera charging at one of the gunmen and disarming him. Halfway around the world in Syria, a group of men watching the footage recognised a familiar face.
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
Travelling to China? Here’s how to use the digital renminbi to pay
Singapore customers of ICBC and BOC can top up their e-CNY wallets from their Singapore bank accounts.
Google Goes Final Clearance on Pixel Buds Pro 2, AirPods and Galaxy Buds Can’t Compete at This Price
Enjoy superior noise cancellation, plus an exceptional battery life. The post Google Goes Final Clearance on Pixel Buds Pro 2, AirPods and Galaxy Buds Can’t Compete at This Price appeared first on Kotaku .
Researcher examines trust in the early stages of entrepreneurship
We all know what a market leadership claim is, even if you've never heard the term. Imagine you're browsing online and come across an ad for a new AI deepfake-detection tool, built on emerging technology, that is calling itself "The No. 1 deepfake-detection solution."
ZSA Voyager + Navigator review
Ultra-thin and compact, space-conscious minimalists will want to give this keyboard a look.
‘Zootopia 2’ Leads U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Looms
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third weekend, adding £2.7 million ($3.7 million) and lifting its cumulative total to £15.5 million ($20.9 million), according to Comscore. Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” held firmly in
Marvel announces Alias: Red Band, a new miniseries starring Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones will team with a supervillain to track down a serial killer in next year's Alias: Red Band.
‘Widow’s Bay’ First Look: Matthew Rhys Is the Feeble Mayor of a Cursed Island Town in Apple TV’s New Horror Comedy Series
Apple TV has unveiled the first look at “Widow’s Bay,” a new horror comedy series starring Matthew Rhys. The first three episodes of the 10-episode run debut on April 29, with new installments premiering every Wednesday through June 17. The show’s official logline reads,
Trump’s National Security Strategy is an incoherent cop-out
The 2025 National Security Strategy does as much to undermine the international order that the U.S. was once proud to lead and protect as anything Russia and China have done.
Swen Vincke says there's 'definitely more pressure' to nail Divinity after the critical acclaim of Baldur's Gate 3
You might think making the sequel to the most popular D&D game ever was as high pressure as it gets, but nope.
Harnessing the positive health benefits of microbes
Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world, but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive "upside" of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health.
Field Kallop Meditates on Universal Patterns Through Bold Chromatic Compositions
"I'm spiritual in that I'm interested in that beauty and that order that is everywhere, that connects everyone," Kallop says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.
New way to track toxic algae that threaten shellfish industries developed by researchers
Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects.
Explainer-Bondi Beach suspects travelled to Philippine region known for Islamist militancy
MANILA, Dec 16 - The father and son duo accused of carrying out Sunday's Bondi Beach attack had travelled to the southern Philippines, a region long plagued by Islamist militancy, before the attack that Australian police say appeared to be inspired by Islamic State.
Larian Studios Leaning Into Generative AI Despite Internal Pushback: ‘Everyone At The Company Is More Or Less OK With The Way We’re Using It’
The RPG powerhouse promises no genAI in the finished game The post Larian Studios Leaning Into Generative AI Despite Internal Pushback: ‘Everyone At The Company Is More Or Less OK With The Way We’re Using It’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump comments about Rob Reiner 'indefensible': Former adviser
David Urban, who served as a senior adviser on President Trump’s 2016 campaign, called Trump's remarks on the death of acclaimed actor-director Rob Reiner “indefensible” and suggested they could hurt the GOP in next year’s midterms. “First of all, my condolences go out to the
You Won’t Believe Who Lindsey Graham Blames for Bondi Beach Shooting
Somehow, Joe Biden is responsible for one of the most horrific shootings in Australian history. At least, that’s the narrative that Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing. In an interview with Fox News Monday night, the South Carolina lawmaker claimed that former Presidents Barack
Wiles was 'initially aghast' at Elon Musk-led evisceration of USAID
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said in an interview published Tuesday that she was at first "aghast" at Elon Musk's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). “I was initially aghast,” Wiles told author Chris Whipple in a story published in
‘Housemaid’ Director Paul Feig Had Invited Rob Reiner to Film’s Premiere Before Death: ‘I Just Loved the Man So Much’
Director Paul Feig is remembering Rob Reiner. “I was lucky enough to get to sit next to Rob about 10 years ago at a dinner party, and we talked for hours, and he was always one of my heroes,” Feig told me Monday night at the premiere of his new Lionsgate movie, “The Housemaid.”
Watch live: FAA chief testifies before House on air travel
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford will testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tuesday morning on the state of air travel. The hearing comes less than a month after the record-long government shutdown ended. During
Why do wombats have square poop?
Most people have a preferred way of communication—phone, text, email—but bare-nosed wombats have an unusual way of relaying information.
Wiles says Vance has been a 'conspiracy theorist for a decade'
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said in a sweeping interview published on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance has been a "conspiracy theorist” for a decade. Wiles made the remarks during an interview with Vanity Fair in which she discussed how various administration
Yo La Tengo Cover Spinal Tap And Bring Out Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch At NYC Hanukkah Show
Did you rewatch This Is Spinal Tap last night? I did. It just seemed like the thing to do. Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found murdered on Sunday. Their son Nick has been arrested, and Donald Trump has done his best to make it all about him. It's all
November unemployment rate jumps to 4.6% as labor market shows signs of weakness
The unemployment rate jumped to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021 – up from 4.4% in September, according to government data.
Trump’s hatred demonstrates Europe’s importance
When the American president, vice-president and sundry acolytes spend their time badmouthing and attacking Europe, the key question is not whether they are right or wrong, nor even how European leaders should respond. The key question is why these self-described America
Greece pays EU creditors ahead of schedule to boost market confidence
Greece’s early repayment of its first bailout loans underscores an important turnaround, cutting future interest costs and accelerating debt reduction as the country seeks to strengthen market confidence.
Hassett says Fed independence is ‘really important’ and chair candidates shouldn’t be disqualified for being Trump’s friend
Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but said forging consensus is an important part of the job.
Spain launches €60 monthly public transport pass: Which other European countries offer one?
Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles.
Rolling Stones Call Off 2026 Tour
The Rolling Stones have called off plans for a 2026 stadium tour of the United Kingdom and Europe, a source close to the band confirms to Variety, following reports that guitarist Keith Richards was unable to “commit” to it. While never officially announced, the group’s touring
Amazon Clears Out a Ryzen 7 Mini PC at a Record Low as a Mac Mini Alternative and Windows Backup
Save as much as 32% on the ACEMAGIC W1 Mini PC (32GB RM, 1TB storage) over at Amazon for a limited time. The post Amazon Clears Out a Ryzen 7 Mini PC at a Record Low as a Mac Mini Alternative and Windows Backup appeared first on Kotaku .