Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bill to prevent military action against NATO members

Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd to step down early

The move follows criticism from President Trump, whom the former PM had criticised earlier.

Australia's US ambassador Rudd to step down early

SYDNEY, Jan 13 - Australia's ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd is stepping down, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, a year earlier than expected following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, is

Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells UN court in genocide case

Myanmar denies genocide, says offensive was counter-terrorism campaign.

Dude Will Delete AI-Generated Game From Steam After New Girlfriend Convinces Him AI Sucks

Hardest , a roguelike card game developed using AI, will be removed from Valve's storefront at the end of the month The post Dude Will Delete AI-Generated Game From Steam After New Girlfriend Convinces Him AI Sucks appeared first on Kotaku .

Anthem is finally, officially dead

It died as it lived: As a game with pretty fun flying.

EPA opposes Colorado plan to close coal-fired power plants

On Jan. 9, The Environmental Protection Agency determined Colorado cannot order the closure of coal-fired power plants under the Clean Air Act, and, therefore, the agency will deny the state's plan to reduce the haze that clouds views at Rocky Mountain National Park and other

Meta taps Trump alum as new president

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta names Dina Powell McCormick president The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced Monday that it has tapped former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick to serve as president and vice chair. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci

NBC Pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Episode Featuring Timothy Busfield Following Child Sex Abuse Charges

NBC will no longer air an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU” in which Timothy Busfield appears in a guest star role. Variety has confirmed that the broadcast network has shelved the episode, which was set to air on Jan. 15. Instead, NBC will air the “SVU” episode originally

Warner Bros. Discovery mocks Paramount Skydance’s merger ‘gimmicks’ as it seeks sweetened bid: sources

The chatter comes as the brain trust at Paramount Skydance – run by Hollywood director David Ellison and his mega billionaire father Larry Ellison – announced they are launching a proxy fight for control of the board and filing a lawsuit in Delaware.

Court rules against cancellation of some green grants in blue states

A federal court is ordering the Trump administration to reinstate funding for seven green projects after they alleged they were treated unfairly because they were mostly located in blue states. D.C. federal judge Amit Mehta ruled that the Trump administration’s move to cancel

The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Mod Is A Busted But Beautiful Look At What Might Have Been

The fan project might never work but it's cool that someone's trying The post The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Mod Is A Busted But Beautiful Look At What Might Have Been appeared first on Kotaku .

Beatriz González, Colombian Painter of Collective Memory, Dies at 93

While often associated with Pop Art, her practice was rooted in the specificities of local visual culture, depicting political events, violence, and loss.

Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal

US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal. It has been 10 days since Trump said the United States was "locked and loaded" and ready to "come to the

Not just 'eunuchs' or sex workers: In ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

Astronaut Brains Change Shape in Space

New research reveals spaceflight is literally mind-bending The post Astronaut Brains Change Shape in Space appeared first on Nautilus .

Beijing to approve Nvidia H200 imports, flagging overreliance

Beijing is reportedly set to give the green light for Chinese technology firms to import Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips, even as an industry heavyweight warns companies not to become overly dependent on foreign semiconductors. Both Alibaba Group Holding and

Peter Molyneux's final game is coming in April: 'Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work,' he says, not that he's overhyping it or anything

Whether Masters of Albion proves to actually be Molyneux's final videogame remains to be seen, but he says it is.

'Steam is winning with its ease of use,' GOG's new owner says, but he's not interested in picking a fight: 'I think much can be done in GOG without losing its core values and the way it operates'

CD Projekt sold GOG to co-founder Michal Kiciński at the end of 2025, and he sees room for improvement but isn't planning any major changes.

GOP rushes to defend Powell, Federal Reserve from DOJ, extending breaks with Trump

Senate Republicans are rushing to defend Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from a Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation that Powell says is politically motivated and aimed at undercutting the Fed's independence. GOP lawmakers are challenging the Trump

Elliot Page and Naomi Watts Star in New ACLU Campaign Supporting Trans Youth (EXCLUSIVE)

Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are among the bold-faced names starring a new American Civil Liberties Union public awareness campaign in support of transgender youth. Launching Monday ahead of oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in West Virginia v. BPJ Little v. Hecox — two

Grassley releases report accusing UnitedHealth of 'gaming' Medicare Advantage to boost diagnoses

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Monday released the findings of his investigation into UnitedHealth Group's (UHG) Medicare Advantage billing practices, alleging the health insurer used "aggressive strategies" to maximize risk adjustment scores and worked against federal efforts

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

Space Exploration Speaks to the Core of Who We Are

Astrobiologist Caleb Scharf’s 3 greatest revelations while writing his latest book, The Giant Leap The post Space Exploration Speaks to the Core of Who We Are appeared first on Nautilus .

We’re Evolving Beyond This Rock Right Now

Life is already busy making its transition to being interplanetary The post We’re Evolving Beyond This Rock Right Now appeared first on Nautilus .

US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion dollar projects under Trump A federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s

Pirro: Former congressional staffer arrested for stealing government cell phones

A former congressional staffer was arrested Friday and charged with stealing roughly 240 government cell phones, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced Monday. The former staffer, 43-year-old Christopher Southerland, was a system administrator for the House

Lizzo Settles Lawsuit Tied to Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Great Jeans’ Controversy

The complaint alleged Lizzo violated the copyright of another song when she shared part of an unreleased song

Karoline Leavitt Flips Out Over Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt can’t understand why the country is up in arms over the ICE-induced violence taking place in Minneapolis. “It’s striking that all weekend you had agitators and violent citizens in the streets of Minneapolis protesting—protesting

Awards HQ: Ariana Grande Packs CAA, Emma Stone Backs ‘Bugonia,’ Demi Moore Champions Kate Hudson and 20 Oscar Nomination Questions

Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s January 12, 2026, and Oscar nomination voting is officially underway. After a quiet holiday break, the first 12 days of the new year have kicked the race into overdrive. Every strategist and

Embark dispels myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking: 'We don't make any value or moral judgments … it's a bit of a blunt instrument'

Embark doesn't want you to feel penalized for choosing violence in Arc Raiders.

Civil rights board slips into Dem hands amid ‘threats’ to oust chair

The board has a Democratic majority after GOP lawmakers failed to make an appointment.

“Stupod B*tch”: GoFundMe for Minnesota ICE Agent Is Chilling

Alpha News, the conservative blog that got first access to Jonathan Ross’s cell phone footage of him killing Renee Good, boosted a fundraiser for the ICE agent that describes the deceased as a “stupod bitch that got what she deserved.” It seems that in exchange for the

Rockstar Wins Initial Ruling Against Fired GTA 6 Devs: ‘We Regret That We Were Put In A Position Where Dismissals Were Necessary’

The union accused Rockstar of spying on employees' private communications The post Rockstar Wins Initial Ruling Against Fired GTA 6 Devs: ‘We Regret That We Were Put In A Position Where Dismissals Were Necessary’ appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Pole to Pole With Will Smith:’ How to Watch the Nat Geo Docuseries Online

Will Smith is bravely going where few actors have gone before with the premiere of his new National Geographic original docuseries, “Pole to Pole With Will Smith.” The seven-part series follows the actor as he makes his way across all seven continents in 100 days, highlighting

GOP, Democratic lawmakers to travel to Denmark to discuss Greenland

A bipartisan group of lawmakers will travel to Denmark in the wake of a recent push by President Trump to acquire Greenland, which is a Danish territory. The group includes Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and

Cat Power Celebrates First Gold Record

You never know where success might strike or when recognition might come. For Cat Power, it's time to celebrate. The post Cat Power Celebrates First Gold Record appeared first on Stereogum .

El Niño and La Niña synchronize global droughts and floods, study finds

Water extremes such as droughts and floods have a huge impact on communities, ecosystems, and economies. Researchers with The University of Texas at Austin have turned their attention to tracking these extremes across Earth and have discovered what is driving them.

How to Watch ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2 Online for Free

Although it’s been just about 10 years since the season one finale of “The Night Manager” back in Mar. 2016, the hit British spy thriller series based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré is back for season two. Dropping on Sundays until the season finale on Feb. 1,

6 in 10 say Big Tech has too much influence in DC

About 6 in 10 U.S. voters said technology companies have too much influence in Washington, according to new polling from the Tech Oversight Project and Morning Consult released Monday. Another 54 percent of survey respondents agreed with the statement that the Trump

‘Newport Beach Film Festival Honors,’ Featuring Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, to Air Tonight on PBS SoCal

The 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, featuring Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch and their presentation of the Legends and Groundbreakers Award to Scarlett Johansson, airs Monday on PBS SoCal at 7:30 pm. It is also available to stream on their website. The Honors

Trump threatens tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

President Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran on Monday in response to a violence crackdown by Tehran on growing anti-government protests. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will

What most corporate carbon reports get wrong, and how to fix them

A new Stanford-led analysis of corporate carbon disclosures finds that companies undercount emissions from their supply chains by billions of tons.

Mickey Rourke Stars in ‘3 Days Rising’ Trailer Alongside Peter Greene’s Final Lead Role (Exclusive)

Ice-T also stars in director Craig Cukrowski's feature that reimagines Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher.'

Boozman delays Senate Ag crypto markup

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States. "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the

Atmospheric physicists find error in widely cited Arctic snow cover observations

For decades, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has offered a snapshot of the planet's changing climate—but University of Toronto researchers have found that some of the underlying data underrepresents a key driver of Arctic warming.

Watch live: Hegseth speaks in Texas

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak Monday evening during a trip to Texas where he will visit SpaceX and Lockheed Martin facilities. SpaceX founder Elon Musk will join Hegseth during the secretary's remarks. Watch the Hegseth speech, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. EST,

Supreme Court fills out docket for term: Petitions to watch

The Supreme Court in the coming days is set to fill out its remaining docket for the term. Behind closed doors Friday, the justices are set to weigh roughly 200 petitions to take up new cases, including ones that implicate parental rights, the energy industry, guns, Roundup

How Brain Waves Shape Your Sense of Self

It’s all a matter of timing The post How Brain Waves Shape Your Sense of Self appeared first on Nautilus .