Trump threatens to sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for ‘gross incompetence’ over costly building renovation
He claimed that Powell’s renovation of Fed headquarters near the National Mall is over-budget by roughly $1.5 billion.
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Beautiful Clair Obscur Expedition 33 fanart reimagines the game in HD-2D
Clair Obscur fans have been enamored with the game since its launch, and that adoration takes many forms, including wonderful fanart.
West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America's aging flood defenses
In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California, unloading enormous amounts of rain. As rivers surged, they overtopped or breached multiple levees—those long, often unnoticed barriers holding floodwaters back from homes and
More Kennedy Center Concerts Canceled Over Trump Renaming
A couple of weeks ago, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Washington, DC's Kennedy Center would change its name to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Jazz musician Chuck Redd responded by canceling his annual Christmas Eve concert at the venue, and venue
'Weights of gold in bullion': How the ancients invested in precious metals
"All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments," proclaims a character in a poem by Juvenal (1st–2nd century CE), the Roman poet.
The Best Documentaries of 2025
The way we see it, there’s a yin and yang to documentaries. They’ve always had the potential to be deadly serious — now maybe more than ever, as a world awash in chaos spotlights such topics as the rise of autocracy, the war in Ukraine, and the state of political cover-up
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser Trailer Shows Thor Praying for Strength to Fight Doctor Doom
A second sentimental teaser trailer was revealed for the highly anticipated Marvel film.
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2025, incl. Signal Hill (“this inventive program...
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2025 , incl. Signal Hill (“this inventive program functions like an audio magazine”) and Our Ancestors Were Messy (“this delightful show recounts stories from the pre-civil-rights era in the vein of social pages & gossip columns”). 💬 Join the discussion
Clouds are vital to life—but many are becoming wispy ghosts. Here's how to see the changes above us
As a scholar researching clouds, I have spent much of my time trying to understand the economy of the sky. Not the weather reports showing scudding rainclouds, but the deeper logic of cloud movements, their distributions and densities and the way they intervene in light,
How Nashville’s Music Row Went MAGA in 2025
During Trump's first term, country music did its best to tiptoe around the polarizing president. In his second administration, the industry has embraced him
Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions
"Let's face it, we're just not that into emotions," Brian tells me with a smile talking with other volunteers at a heritage steam railway in northern England. They are discussing a popular TV restoration show. Allan grimaces, parodying the presenter: "He's always jumping
Zack Zwiezen’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
Unlike in year's past, there was no clear frontrunner for my favorite game of 2025, but plenty of good options The post Zack Zwiezen’s Top 10 Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
Afghan farmers suffer heavy losses after Taliban ban opium poppy cultivation, report says
UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged.
‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Trailer: Michael J. Fox Returns to Acting, Joking About Parkinson’s Alongside Harrison Ford
The Season 3 trailer for the Apple TV+ comedy “Shrinking” teases Michael J. Fox’s return to acting after stepping away from his career in 2020 due to speech issues associated with his Parkinson’s diagnosis. In the trailer, he’s shown in the waiting room of a medical facility
Chappell Roan walks back Brigitte Bardot tribute after criticism
Pop singer Chappell Roan on Monday walked back her previous praise for French actress and model Brigitte Bardot following her death after learning about Bardot's political views. "Holy s--- I did not know all that insane s--- Ms. Bardot stood for,” Roan wrote on her Instagram
Samsung Drops the 27″ Odyssey Gaming Monitor to Black Friday Pricing, Now as Cheap as a Portable Monitor
Amazon has the Samsung 27” Odyssey G5 G53F QHD resolution gaming monitor for a limited time. The post Samsung Drops the 27″ Odyssey Gaming Monitor to Black Friday Pricing, Now as Cheap as a Portable Monitor appeared first on Kotaku .
Nintendo 3DS Prices Are Going Through The Roof And No One’s Sure Why
The New 3DS XL is fetching as much as $350 on eBay, and prices are climbing The post Nintendo 3DS Prices Are Going Through The Roof And No One’s Sure Why appeared first on Kotaku .
Stranger Things X TMNT is still an underrated crossover event
While you wait for Stranger Things season 5, check out their iconic team-up with another group of angsty '80s teens: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
‘Stranger Things’ Play Breaks Broadway House Record With $2.5 Million Over Christmas
The release of the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” seems to have given a boost to “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” the Broadway play that serves as a prequel to the Netflix sci-fi series. “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” grossed $2,510,948 at the box office
Trump betrays America's values siding with the Russian aggressor over Ukraine
Europe's aid should be enough for Ukraine to hold off Russia until its people come to their senses and rid themselves of Putin.
Time for Congress to find a new top watchdog for Trump to nominate
The comptroller general’s 15-year term is up, triggering a search for a long-term replacement.
These fossil finds shed new light on the past in 2025
The year's top paleontological wonders ranged from a 540-million-year-old penis worm to a decades-old rodent impression.
AI, Crysis, lusty argonians, and pinball: These are our most-read news stories of 2025
A look back at the year that was, as chosen (sort of) by you.
Why your vitamin D supplements might not be working
A new randomized trial from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center reveals that magnesium may be the missing key to keeping vitamin D levels in balance. The study found that magnesium raised vitamin D in people who were deficient while dialing it down in those with overly high
Jack White Responds After Congressman Posts Fake AI Video Of Him
Jack White is not a fan of Donald Trump. We know this. The newly inducted Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer has called out the Trump Administration for multiple outrages, most recently Trump's indefensible comments on Rob Reiner's murder. In response, Tim Burchett, a far-right
Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
Kennedy Center Forced to Cancel Major Concert Due to Trump
The Kennedy Center has been forced to cancel their annual New Year’s Eve concert as more artists pull out to boycott President Donald Trump changing the historic venue’s name to the “Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” Jazz
George and Amal Clooney Are Officially French Citizens
The couple and their two children spend a good portion of their time on an estate in the south of France — but the actor is still struggling to learn the language
Live updates: CIA strike on Venezuela, Minnesota fraud take center stage at year's end
The Trump administration's military operations to pressure Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by targeting "narco-terrorists" have broadened to include a land attack, according to reports out on Tuesday. The CIA carried out a drone strike on a port facility in Venezuela last
Top Republican calling for deportation of 'every Somali engaged in fraud in Minnesota'
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Wis.) called for the deportation of all Somalis linked to fraud in Minnesota, amid heightened scrutiny of the state’s handling of the illegal activity. In a post on the social platform X, Emmer said even naturalized citizens should have their
All of your travel rights explained as Eurostar cancel trains amid 'major disruption'
Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’.
Logan Paul Talks About Pokémon Cards Like He’s Running A Ponzi Scheme
Also: Monster Hunter Wilds might soon have performance woes on an entirely new platform The post Logan Paul Talks About Pokémon Cards Like He’s Running A Ponzi Scheme appeared first on Kotaku .
Avengers: Doomsday trailer teases Thor's return (with Love)
Marvel has released the second Avengers: Doomsday trailer online in 4K, giving us a look at Chris Hemsworth's return as Thor.
