iRobot Roomba at 50% Off, Now Cheaper Than Basic Stick Vacuums but Only on Amazon

Very affordable robot vacuum. The post iRobot Roomba at 50% Off, Now Cheaper Than Basic Stick Vacuums but Only on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .

Joel Edgerton Says James Cameron Shouldn’t ‘Be Squabbling’ Over ‘What Has a Right to Be Seen’ After Arguing Netflix Films Don’t Belong at the Oscars

At Monday night’s Gotham Awards, Joel Edgerton pushed back on James Cameron’s take that films without theatrical runs shouldn’t be eligible for the Oscars. “None of us should be squabbling with each other over what has a right to be seen or awarded or part of a conversation —

Josh Hutcherson Shrugs Off Tarantino Claiming ‘Hunger Games’ Ripped Off ‘Battle Royale’: ‘Everyone Borrows From Everyone’

“Hunger Games” franchise star Josh Hutcherson responded to director Quentin Tarantino’s recent claim that the original young-adult book series by Suzanne Collins “ripped off” the 1999 Japanese novel and subsequent film adaptation “Battle Royale.” Upon being asked about

Bitcoin miners hunted after stealing $1.4 billion of electricity from Malaysia grid

About 14,000 illicit mining sites have been recorded over the past five years.

How to unlock Undertaker in Elden Ring Nightreign

Recruit this battle nun to fight alongside you.

Bipartisan Obamacare deal remains out-of-reach in Senate hearing

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Bipartisan Obamacare deal remains out-of-reach in Senate hearing The clock is ticking on Congress to extend expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies. Senators in both parties Wednesday

Delta lost estimated $200 million from record-long US government shutdown, CEO says

The longest government shutdown on record cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million, CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday in the first disclosure by a U.S. airline regarding the shutdown’s financial impact.

What is 'scromiting' or CHS, condition caused by habitual marijuana use?

A vomiting disorder linked to frequent marijuana use is on the rise, prompting global health officials to allow researchers to track the condition and study it. Dubbed on social media as "scromiting," short for screaming and vomiting, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) cases

How to unlock Scholar in Elden Ring Nightreign

Enlist this new learned Nightfarer to the Roundtable Hold.

Maximum-severity vulnerability threatens 6% of all websites

Open source React executes malicious code with malformed HTML—no authentication needed.

‘The Last Frontier’ Creators on Why [SPOILER] Had to Die, That Cliffhanger and Season 2 Ideas

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Everything Trying,” the Season 1 finale “The Last Frontier, now streaming on Apple TV. The season finale of Apple TV+’s “The Last Frontier” would have looked a lot different if its creators had stuck to their original plan. In

Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and HBO Max would face stiff DOJ antitrust opposition: sources

Antitrust officials are likening the Netflix purchase of WBD to Ticketmaster buying a popular entertainment venue like Madison Square Garden.

Trump defends Cuellar pardon, dismissing concern about Democrat's reelection

President Trump defended his decision to pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) when asked whether the move would help the Democratic congressman get reelected in next year's midterms. “It didn’t matter,” Trump told The Hill during an Oval Office event on Wednesday. “He was a

The Red Sea region: where the rules are changing

The competition for global influence and control is shifting. One of the places where this dynamic is playing out is the Red Sea region, which encompasses Egypt, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Here, international rivalries, regional ambitions and local

Apple Has Leftover Stock From Black Friday, Now Quietly Sells MacBook Air M4 at Record Low on Amazon

The M4 chip processes AI tasks locally and delivers 18 hours of battery life. The post Apple Has Leftover Stock From Black Friday, Now Quietly Sells MacBook Air M4 at Record Low on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .

Senior Johnson aide leaves for Holland & Knight

Skyblivion is 'in the best state it's ever been' but, you guessed it, it's also been delayed into 2026, and the dev team is once again asking for help to get it finished

A lot's been done, but there's still a lot left to do.

This Twin Stick Shooter Is The New Geometry Wars And It Rules

I don't want to be here writing this blog, I want to play more Sektori ! The post This Twin Stick Shooter Is The New Geometry Wars And It Rules appeared first on Kotaku .

Living Large: Giant Anacondas Blew Up 12 Million Years Ago

Recently unearthed fossilized vertebrae shows the resilience of the massive snakes The post Living Large: Giant Anacondas Blew Up 12 Million Years Ago appeared first on Nautilus .

Tennessee election revives Democrats' intraparty feud

The Tennessee special election is reviving a long-simmering debate between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party over what kind of candidates to nominate. Democrat Aftyn Behn fell short of flipping the seat in the deep-red 7th Congressional District on

Republican Burchett on Tennessee special election: 'We got a real problem'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Republicans have “a real problem” after the party eked out a narrow victory in a ruby red Tennessee district in Tuesday’s special election. “I'm always concerned, to be honest,” Burchett told CNN’s Manu Raju when asked about the race, which was

Frustrated GOP barrels toward key health insurance vote without a clear plan

Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insurance premium subsidies that will expire in January. Republicans are worried the

Trump takes a bite out of the CAFE standards

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump proposes to loosen vehicle mileage standards The Trump administration proposed rolling back vehicle mileage standards put in place under the last administration, President Trump announced on Wednesday. ©

Trump backs release of second boat strike video

President Trump said on Wednesday he supports the release of the video showing the second boat strike that killed the remaining survivors in a Sept. 2 Caribbean operation. "I don't know what they have, but whatever they have, we'd certainly release, no problem,” Trump told

An irresistible video title: Army of Crabs Protect Spy Robot From Stingray....

An irresistible video title: Army of Crabs Protect Spy Robot From Stingray . “A 4-meter stingray can eat 50 crabs a day.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Scarlett Johansson in Talks for ‘The Batman 2’

Scarlett Johansson is in negotiations to join the cast of “The Batman Part II,” starring opposite Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader. The DC Studios film, directed by Matt Reeves, is expected to begin shooting next spring for an October 2027 theatrical release from Warner Bros.

HP Laptop With Solid Daily Specs at 81% Off, Amazon Skipped Black Friday and Goes Record Low Now

One of the most affordable Windows laptops. The post HP Laptop With Solid Daily Specs at 81% Off, Amazon Skipped Black Friday and Goes Record Low Now appeared first on Kotaku .

Scarlett Johansson in Final Talks to Join ‘The Batman’ Sequel

She will join Robert Pattinson in Matt Reeves' movie.

Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

Trump moves to slash ‘horrible’ Biden-era fuel efficiency standards

He was joined by the CEOs of major American automakers Ford and Stellantis, which owns Jeep and Ram, who praised the Trump administration’s decision to drastically loosen regulations on gas-powered vehicles.

Did Pete Hegseth Even Read the Signalgate Report?

It seems that Pete Hegseth’s brilliant response to the watchdog report finding that the defense secretary had directly endangered U.S. troops is just to lie and say he didn’t. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell didn’t even try Wednesday to spin the results of the inspector

Billionaire Stephen Ross backs $200 flying taxi rides that reach speeds of 150 mph to beat Miami traffic hell

Stephen Ross, founder of Hudson Yards developer Related Companies, is putting financial muscle behind Archer Aviation, Wall Street Journal reported.

Beneath the Firmament of Katherine Bradford

In this show, the 83-year-old American artist touches on life, death, and mutual support in ways that feel more personal than ever.

Art Dealers Association of America Announces New Fair

The news follows the organization’s abrupt termination of a long-running partnership with the Henry Street Settlement.

Steve Cropper, Booker T. & the MG’s and Stax Records Guitarist, Dead at 84

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician played on and co-wrote classics like "Green Onions," "In the Midnight Hour," and "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay"

30 years after Balkans peace deal, US leaders fumbling Ukraine war

Thirty years ago, on December 14 1995, the presidents of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia signed the Dayton agreement. The treaty ended three years of bloodshed in what was, at the time, the largest war in Europe since 1945. This distinction is

10 Shows to See in Upstate New York This December

Romare Bearden’s interdisciplinary art, Kikuo Saito’s color experiments, and dogs and cats galore!

Mason Pott’s Bold Bouquets Take a Hyperrealist Approach to the Still Life

Mason Pott's new body of work captures botanical depth and diversity through tender paintings. 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. The article Mason Pott’s Bold

Shapiro: Harris told 'blatant lies' and 'she's trying to sell books and cover her a--'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) accused former Vice President Kamala Harris of telling "blatant lies" to write her postcampaign memoir "107 Days" and "cover her a--," according to a profile about the governor published in The Atlantic on Wednesday. Reporter Tim Alberta

Sweats & Swots

“Ugh, this kid is so sweaty!” my son exclaimed as he came under attack in some game he was playing. This was a few years ago; my ears perked up and I asked him what he meant. He explained that “sweaty” was a derogatory term for gamers who were trying super hard to win. Such

Natalie Portman, Animator Ugo Bienvenue Dream Brighter Future With Awards Contender ‘Arco:’ ‘This Film Needed to Exist’

Few films end with a line that doubles as a mission statement, distilling both the story’s themes and the creators’ intents. “Arco” fits the bill, captured in its final words: “I wish that things would change.” “Art and activism come from the same place,” says producer Natalie

3 big questions facing Washington on AI

Policymakers in Washington are grappling with key questions about how to regulate AI and deal with its potential downstream effects, as the technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. Current and former lawmakers and industry stakeholders joined The Hill’s "AI in America

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Salesforce, Five Below, C3. ai and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

New Photos of Epstein’s Home Show Creepy Room Filled With Masks

The images of Epstein’s US Virgin Islands house are part of a new trove of documents released by the United States House Oversight Committee.

Trump Backs Pete Hegseth on Boat Strikes Even as GOP Turns on Him

Donald Trump is still backing Pete Hegseth, despite growing scrutiny over reports that the defense secretary issued orders to mercilessly kill survivors of a September 2 airstrike on a small boat in the Caribbean. “If it is found that survivors were actually killed while

“The Majesty of Ordinariness”: ‘THR Presents’ Q&A With ‘Train Dreams’ Star Joel Edgerton and DP Adolpho Veloso

How the star and cinematographer of Netflix's awards contender helped director Clint Bentley craft a frontier drama built from memories, silence and the quiet dignity of an ordinary life.

Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks

Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehicles Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens

Jack Antonoff, Mustard and Sounwave Reflect on the Years-Long Production Process for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’: ‘We Developed Our Own Thing’

In November 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s sixth album, “GNX,” arrived as big records often do these days — with little warning, other than a teaser video that dropped less than an hour before the surprise release. But for those under the rapper’s cone of silence for the past three

3 key questions about the US boat strike that killed survivors

Navy Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley will head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to brief senior lawmakers on the Trump administration’s controversial strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean. Questions have been swirling in recent days about the details of the

Trump Plasters His Own Name on U.S. Institute of Peace Headquarters

Donald Trump has taken over the United States Institute of Peace building in Washington, D.C., and put his name on it, even as the legal battle over who owns the building is ongoing. Independent journalist Marisa Kabas posted about the visible signage on the building Wednesday