Malaysia health authorities probe viral video of restaurant worker ‘washing’ leftovers for re-use

A worker was seen "washing" some leftovers to be recooked the following day.

Australia’s PM walks a diplomatic tightrope in dispute over Chinese-controlled port

Analysts say neither Canberra nor Beijing want to put a sudden end to their improving relations.

CK Hutchison unit launches arbitration against Panama over port ruling

Feb 4 - Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said on Wednesday its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after a court there annulled its licences to operate two Panama Canal ports.

The Fallout Season 2 finale teased a new location for Fallout Season 3—and it's somewhere the games have never taken us

This location has been mentioned a few times, but we'll finally get to visit it in Season 3.

Fallout Season 2 finale post-credits sequence: what does it mean?

Something big is coming in Fallout Season 3. Literally.

Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 recap: 'Everyone works for me eventually'

Questions are answered, and answers are questioned, in "The Strip."

‘See You When I See You’ Review: Cooper Raiff Deals With His Sister’s Death in a Too-Familiar Traumedy From Director Jay Duplass

In 2017, “The Big Sick” was the big sale of the Sundance Film Festival (beaten one week later by “Mudbound”). Those were the days, when streamers were spending big to acquire quality independent movies. The bottom has since fallen out of that market. Now we get cautious nibbles

Why does isometric perspective suit Disco Elysium? 'You can design the entire game as if it was a painting'

ZA/UM's original art director breaks it down.

Malaysia to enforce ‘second driver’ rule for long-distance express buses

Enforcement operations will also focus on drivers’ licences and compliance with driving hour limits over CNY.

Cryogenic cooling material composed solely of abundant elements reaches 4K

In collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Oshima College, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) succeeded in developing a new regenerator material composed solely of abundant elements, such as copper, iron, and aluminum, that can achieve

How Japan’s first female leader won over disillusioned young voters

Some supporters have even coined a new term for their fandom: Sanakatsu.

Love in a time of war for journalist and activist in new documentary

An unlikely love story blossoming in the thick of war provides the backdrop to a new documentary that raises questions about how modern media cover conflict. "Birds of War" traces the growing relationship between Syrian activist-cameraman Abd Alkader Habak and Lebanese

'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale

When the first pieces of information circumvented a near-total blackout during Iran's protests last month, rights defender Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam was already ready to say the scale of the crackdown was "unbelievable". "We have never experienced something like this," said the

Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms

Hawks are taking cinematic flight. In two recent literary adaptations, they are entwined with the lives and emotions of their respective protagonists – Agnes Shakespeare (née Hathaway) and Helen Macdonald.

Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe appeals life sentence

Tetsuya Yamagami was given the life term as sought by prosecutors.

Why futuristic, tech-centered 'smart city' projects are destined to fail

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

Apple Unveils 2026 Film Slate: Ryan Reynolds Fights a New War, Jonah Hill Gives Keanu Reeves the ‘Jay Kelly’ Treatment and ‘Matchbox’ Revs Up

Though Apple is still on an award season run with “F1,” the tech monolith popped the hood on numerous new movies it will release in 2026. At a blowout media event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Apple Studios took over Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar to unveil footage and conversations

McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) checked himself into the hospital on Monday evening for flu-like symptoms, his office confirmed Tuesday. A spokesperson for McConnell’s office said the 83-year-old senator began experiencing symptoms this weekend and went to a local hospital “out of

Thailand’s ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party

Despite the goodwill, Abhisit is unlikely to get enough support to become prime minister, surveys show.

Thailand's ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party

BANGKOK, Feb 4 - Passersby stopped Thailand's former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling market in Bangkok, campaigning for general elections on February 8.

Who are the contenders to be Thailand's next prime minister?

BANGKOK, Feb 4 - Thailand will hold a general election on February 8, in a three-way contest of major parties to decide the leader of the Southeast Asian nation over the next four years.

Reading the moon's diary, one speck of dust at a time

Magnetism on the moon has always been a bit confusing. Remote sensing probes have noted there is some magnetic signature, but far from the strong cocoon that surrounds Earth itself. Previous attempts to detect it in returned regolith samples blended together all of the rocks in

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Team Up for Action Buddy Comedy ‘Mayday’

Apple TV debuted a first-look image from the film, which premieres Sept. 4 on the streamer.

Lisa Rinna Says ‘Karma Is Coming’ for Rob on ‘The Traitors,’ Addresses Controversial Colton Underwood Comment: ‘He Wanted a Housewife, So I Gave Him a Housewife’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “The Traitors” Season 4, now streaming on Peacock. Lisa Rinna made it seven episodes as a Traitor on Season 4 of “The Traitors” — long enough to wear the dress she wanted to to the Black Banquet and rack up

Bill Gates embroiled in Epstein backlash

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bill Gates needs to answer Epstein claims, ex-wife says Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, said Tuesday that he needs to answer

Tracy Zamot, Veteran Publicist for Atlantic, Virgin and Motown Records and Pandora, Dies at 55

Tracy Zamot, a veteran publicist who worked for Atlantic, Virgin and Motown Records, Pandora Radio and others, has died after a long illness, her family has confirmed. No specific cause of death was announced; she was 55. A graduate of the State University of New York at

With just 10 days to negotiate, a DHS shutdown appears inevitable

Democrats and Republicans can barely decide on who should be negotiating — let alone how to agree on immigration enforcement.

Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug 'kingpins' during meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he gave President Trump a list of major drug "kingpins" that both countries should work on arresting around the world. "Their capital is outside Colombia, and they must be pursued jointly through coordinated intelligence work

How Is ‘Melania’ Playing in Minneapolis? Let’s Crunch the Numbers

The first lady's $75 million Amazon documentary just added 200 screens, expanding its theatrical run to 2,000 — with some in deep blue cities you'd never expect — before it heads to Amazon Prime, probably sometime this summer

Martin Shkreli Sues RZA Amid Battle Over Single-Copy Wu-Tang Clan Album

The so-called "pharma bro" alleges RZA engaged in a "duplicate sale" of copyright interests that Shkreli alleges he still owns, despite a forfeiture order

Puscifer Cover Low

Maynard James Keenan is a busy guy. The Tool frontman has a new Puscifer record called Normal Isn’t arriving at the end of the week, and today Puscifer posted a cover of Low’s 2015 track “Congregation” on Instagram. In the caption, Keenan wrote, “All the madness going on in

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.

Netflix co-CEO grilled by senators as Warner Bros. deal sparks monopoly concerns: ‘One platform to rule them all’

The lawmakers demanded details on how the transaction would affect consumers, workers and competitors.

Maryland Senate president signals redistricting likely doomed

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) signaled Tuesday to reporters that passing a new set of state congressional lines before November, seen as a key priority for Democrats, is likely doomed. “We are not prioritizing that piece of legislation,” Ferguson told reporters,

Helldivers 2's overpowered, wildly fun tank is the culmination of two years of balancing

I hope the Bastion tank is a sign of what's to come in Helldivers 2.

Trump says country should move on from Epstein files after latest release

President Trump on Tuesday said that it’s “really time” for the country to move on from Jeffrey Epstein following the release of nearly 3 million more documents by the Justice Department late last week. “I think it’s really time for the country to get on to something else,”

Innate biases of newborn animals inspire adaptive decision-making model

Precocial animals, the ones that move autonomously within hours after hatching or birth, have many biases they are born with that help them survive, finds a new paper led by Queen Mary University of London, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.

Political division in the US surged from 2008 onward, study suggests

Divisions within the US population on social and political issues have increased by 64% since 1988, with almost all this coming after 2008, according to a study tracking polarization from the end of the Reagan era to the dawn of Trump's second term.

Ashes Of Creation Dev Details $3.2 Million Kickstarter Studio’s Shocking Collapse: ‘None Of Us Are Receiving Our Final Paychecks’

A mass layoff announcement was sudden and swift The post Ashes Of Creation Dev Details $3.2 Million Kickstarter Studio’s Shocking Collapse: ‘None Of Us Are Receiving Our Final Paychecks’ appeared first on Kotaku .

Newly Reunited Guess Who In Legal Battle With Former Members Again

Over the weekend, Guess Who's classic lineup played their first show in 23 years , commencing their Takin' It Back reunion tour in Ontario. Frontman Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman have been embroiled in legal battles with their former bandmates Jim Kale and Garry

Malaysian boy with autism wants someone to play chess with him

He dreams of playing against grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura from the US.

Daddy Yankee in 20 Songs: Three Decades of Hits

The superstar helped put reggaeton on the map with a chart-topping discography

French authorities raid X's offices

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story French authorities raid X's offices The French offices of Elon Musk’s X were raided Tuesday amid an investigation into the social platform, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. © Noah Berger, Associated Press The

Kenneth Hyman, Warner Bros. Exec and Producer on ‘The Hill’ and ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ Dies at 97

Thanks to him, Gordon Parks became the first Black person to direct a film for a major American studio with ‘The Learning Tree.’

Next-Gen Xbox On Track For 2027 Launch Says AMD CEO

Valve's console-like PC is apparently arriving early this year and the next Xbox could launch in 2027 The post Next-Gen Xbox On Track For 2027 Launch Says AMD CEO appeared first on Kotaku .

What's the point of a space station around the moon?

The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station that will orbit the moon. It is part of the NASA‑led Artemis program. Artemis aims to return humans to the moon, establishing a sustainable presence there for scientific and commercial purposes, and eventually reach Mars.

Reproduction in space, an environment hostile to human biology

As commercial spaceflight draws ever closer and time spent in space continues to extend, the question of reproductive health beyond the bounds of planet Earth is no longer theoretical but now "urgently practical," according to a new study published in the journal Reproductive

‘Cape Fear’ First Look Shows Javier Bardem as Vengeful Max Cady as Apple TV Series Sets Premiere Date

Apple TV’s upcoming “Cape Fear” series starring Javier Bardem, Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson will premiere with two episodes on June 5. The images were unveiled at Apple TV’s 2026 Press Day on Feb. 3, as well as a teaser that played only in the room. Creator and showrunner Nick

Mitch McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms’

Judge seems skeptical of Pentagon's bid to punish Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

A federal judge seems skeptical of the Pentagon’s bid to censure Sen. Mark Kelly and lower his retirement rank in the wake of a video in which the Arizona senator and other Democrats called on service members to reject unlawful orders. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, an