The first thing Bungie asked LucasFilm about its Star Wars-themed Destiny 2 expansion was: "What is the bad version of this?"

Yousa ready for Renegades?

Lula troubled by interpreter's poor work at G20 Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was deeply troubled on the closing day of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg (South Africa) by an interpreter's unprofessional behavior. "Only [First Lady] Janja [da Silva] may whisper in my ear!" he stressed.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s potential successors include four top execs including iPhone, Mac guru

The list of potential contenders to succeed Tim Cook as the next CEO of Apple includes at least our top executives – but the exact timing of his exit remains unclear.

What’s the difference between an artist and a creator? “An artist is...

What’s the difference between an artist and a creator? “An artist is a self-directed artistic expressor” vs. “a creator is a self-directed market expressor”. (Wondering where I fit on the 4-quadrant graph…) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Third Caribbean Days enlighten The Capital of Europe

The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) officially opened the third edition of the Caribbean Days, enlivening Brussels’ Winter Days at the Wiltcher’s, an iconic Steigenberger Hotel, from 22 through 28 November 2025. The Caribbean Days is a series of business and

De La Soul Overcome Grief by Embracing the Promise of Life

Cabin in the Sky , the iconic hip-hop group’s first album in nearly a decade, movingly honors co-founder Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, who died in 2023

France's Macron: working with EU countries on Ukraine financing solution

PARIS (Reuters) -France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Macron, who was speaking after a virtual meeting of the so-called Coalition of

McCarthy on Greene: She's the 'canary in the coal mine'

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Tuesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) looming retirement is a broader representation of embattled GOP lawmakers who could depart under the Trump administration and put the Republican majority at risk. "She’s

Knives Out 3 director Rian Johnson keeps raising his difficulty level

Wake Up Dead Man is his most complicated and personal movie yet. He says it would be 'much harder' to keep his films simple and stay interested.

Half of Americans approve of Democrats' message on 'illegal orders': Poll

Americans are more likely to say they approve of lawmakers telling service members that they are obligated to refuse unlawful orders, according to a Tuesday survey. In the YouGov America poll, conducted Tuesday, 50 percent of surveyed Americans said they approved — including 35

Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

The demands of young people went unfulfilled by the UN climate summit. Mostly

At the UN climate conference Cop30 in Belém, Brazil, I asked some young climate activists and negotiators about their hopes, expectations and demands. Despite their positivity and the push for action from climate movements, Indigenous people and civil society, a lack of

Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns

Calorie labels on menus are meant to help people make healthier choices when eating out. However, calorie information only influences people who are already actively trying to lose weight, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. For everyone else, the labels

The real reason states first emerged thousands of years ago: New research

Globalization, migration, climate change and war—nation states are currently under huge pressure on many fronts. Understanding the forces that initially drove the emergence of states across the world may help explain why.

How wealth and postcode affect children with special educational needs

A new report from social mobility charity the Sutton Trust shows that children from poorer families are more likely to have special educational needs. It also shows that children from wealthier families who have some kind of special educational need are more likely to get

Growing pains: An Ontario city's urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity

Canadians are paying more for food than ever. Canada's Food Price Report 2025 estimates that a family of four will spend up to $801 more on food this year, with overall prices expected to rise 3% to 5%.

Microsoft Goes Beyond Laptop Deals, MS Office Pro 2021 Lifetime License Is Nearly Free at 90% Off for Black Friday

This deal takes $180 off the lifetime subscription of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows. The post Microsoft Goes Beyond Laptop Deals, MS Office Pro 2021 Lifetime License Is Nearly Free at 90% Off for Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .

Covalent organic frameworks grown through coupling reactions unlock new class of semiconducting magnets

Chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a methodology to enable coupling reactions for the growth of crystalline porous covalent organic frameworks, unlocking a new class of semiconducting magnets. The work is published in the journal Nature

Electrocatalyst recycles a common pollutant to make ammonia production greener

Ammonia fuels agriculture, supports industry, and is increasingly viewed as a key player in future clean-energy systems. Yet producing it is heat and pressure intensive. A research team has developed an electrocatalyst that helps turn nitrate—a common pollutant found in

Experimental proof shows quantum world is even stranger than previously thought

The quantum world is famously weird—a single particle can be in two places at once, its properties are undefined until they are measured, and the very act of measuring a quantum system changes everything. But according to new research published in Physical Review Letters, the

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Netflix Series Casts Toby Wallace

Toby Wallace has been cast in a lead role in Netflix’s upcoming “Assassin’s Creed” TV series, Variety has confirmed. The live-action show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, was picked up to series at Netflix in June. Exact character details are being kept

Research helps untangle the complexity of small-scale fisheries

By classifying small-scale fisheries into five broad types, a Stanford-led study helps clarify a diverse sector essential to global nutrition and local economies.

Senator says US 'can't afford' $2K tariff checks: Is he right?

You may like the idea of getting a $2,000 dividend, but many lawmakers are hoping the revenue goes elsewhere.

Trump pardons Gobble and Waddle, jokes that Biden's turkey pardons are invalid because of autopen

President Trump pardoned turkeys Gobble and Waddle outside the White House on Tuesday, but not before joking that former President Biden's turkey pardons are void because of his use of an autopen. Trump spoke before guests at the Rose Garden, with Gobble gobbling audibly

December 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Snuggle up and start applying! 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 December 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Analyst Report: Brighthouse Financial Inc

Two centuries of tree rings reveal hydroclimatic patterns and mega-drought impacts in China's Central Water Tower

The Qinling-Bashan Mountains (QBMs) serve as an important boundary between southern and northern China and are dubbed China's Central Water Tower (CCWT). However, the spatiotemporal structures and dynamics of the summer hydroclimate, as well as the water vapor sources and

LISTEN: Laugh Factory — Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge on Variety’s 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time List

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge, Variety’s chief film critics, detail the how and the why behind their selections for Variety’s new 100 Greatest Comedy Movies of All Time list, topped by 1988’s “The Naked Gun: From the Files of

These countries are taking millions from Trump to accept U.S. deportees

The U.S. has sent deportees to at least one country the State Department has accused of human trafficking, and others it has advised U.S. citizens to avoid.

Ancient Folklore Upends Dangerous Savanna Myths

Literature from western India describe diverse savanna landscapes, defying the dogma that these ecosystems resulted from relatively recent deforestation The post Ancient Folklore Upends Dangerous Savanna Myths appeared first on Nautilus .

Israel says Gaza hostage coffin received from Red Cross

Israel said the Red Cross had on Tuesday handed over the coffin of a hostage held in Gaza, adding that the remains would soon be taken for forensic identification. Prior to this latest handover, the remains of three deceased hostages were still being held in the Gaza Strip --

Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Early childhood educators and staff nurture and teach children under the age of 5. At its best, this type of early care sets kids up for long-term success.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Renewed for Season 4

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been renewed for 20 more episodes, which will likely make up two more seasons. Season 4 is set to debut on Hulu early in 2026. Hulu often renews its unscripted series for large batches of episodes at a time. After Season 1 of “The Secret

‘Roads of Fire’ Director Nathaniel Lezra on His Migrant Crisis Doc and Why Zohran Mamdani Is ‘Representative of Our Hopes’

While making his documentary “Roads of Fire,” director Nathaniel Lezra found himself celebrating the success of the film while also balancing fear for his main subject, Maria Pascal. “We won the audience award at Brooklyn Film Festival but I really explicitly told her, ‘I’m

‘Barbershop’ TV Series Casts Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., Brett Gray, E.J. Bonilla

Amazon Prime Video’s “Barbershop” TV series is building out its cast. Variety has learned that Punkie Johnson (“SNL,” “Bottoms”), Brett Gray (“On My Block,” “Star Trek: Prodigy”), Roy Wood Jr. (“The Daily Show,” “Confess, Fletch”), and E.J. Bonilla (“The Old Man,” “Gemini Man”)

FKA Twigs, Sturgill Simpson to Star in New Thriller ‘The Lonely Woman’

Directed by Boy Harsher, the film also stars Chloë Sevigny and Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams

It's popular advice for new graduates: "Find a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." Love for one's work, Americans are often told, is the surest route to success.

Boar's Head cheese recalled over potential listeria contamination

The recall is categorized as a Class I, meaning exposure could result in serious health consequences or death.

Trump administration tried to sell Ukraine a diplomatic debacle

A flurry of recent diplomatic activity has seen two competing peace plans for Ukraine emerge. The first, widely touted as a US plan, was apparently hashed out between Kremlin insider Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Russia point-man. The second,

Nvidia shares sink 4% after report of Meta in talks to spend billions on Google chips

Google could take as much as 10% of Nvidia’s annual revenue as a result of the deal, since Meta currently uses Nvidia’s graphics processing units, according to a report.

Market Update: CP, BHF

Steam’s Black Friday Sale Features A Lot Of Great 2025 Games You Still Don’t Have Time To Play

Blue Prince, Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, Metal Eden, Oblivion Remastered, and Battlefield 6 are all cheaper than normal on Valve's digital store The post Steam’s Black Friday Sale Features A Lot Of Great 2025 Games You Still Don’t Have Time To Play appeared first on Kotaku .

Surprising twist: Chirality in polymers enhances conductivity after doping

A new study marks a significant step forward in positioning synthetic polymers as an alternative to expensive, unsustainable minerals used in the manufacture of devices such as conductors, transistors and diodes.

Wicked: For Good Is Taking The Popcorn Bucket Craze Too Damn Far

These aren’t even practical to eat out of, at this point The post Wicked: For Good Is Taking The Popcorn Bucket Craze Too Damn Far appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Rush Hour 4’ Shocker: Paramount in Talks to Distribute Brett Ratner Comeback Vehicle

Brett Ratner will direct the potential project, his first narrative feature since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in 2017. The move comes after President Donald Trump reportedly pressured Larry Ellison, father of Paramount boss David Ellison, to make it

Duffy to Thanksgiving travelers: 'Maybe dress a little better'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday encouraged airline passengers to be courteous ahead of the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of being well dressed. “How do we maintain maybe some of that frustration we have as we travel this Thanksgiving season? Maybe we

Peace talks: France and UK insist on multinational force for post-war Ukraine

France and the UK have reaffirmed their intention to put boots on the ground once Russia's war on Ukraine is over. "Real rock-solid guarantees are a necessity," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

DOGE Kills Shutdown Rumors, Vows to Continue Terrorizing Americans

The Department of Government Efficiency is claiming that they are still operational despite reports that the agency has disbanded. In a post on X Monday night, the account called a Reuters article reporting that the agency “doesn’t exist” with eight months remaining on its