Italian PM slams EU’s fragmented approach to Ukraine peace talks
In a letter to European Council President António Costa, Giorgia Meloni says multiple negotiating formats are making Europe “less credible” to end the war.
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Young children like sharks, but fear grows with age
Most young children like sharks, with almost seven in 10 describing them in a positive light, but a new study has found that associations between sharks and fear become more common as children get older.
Protesters across Europe to call for freeze on energy hungry data centres
After US midterms, European campaigners bring the data centre backlash to Europe.
You can edit your videos with AI on Instagram’s new desktop Edits app
Instagram's standalone video editing app is now available on macOS, where you can plug in your AI agent of choice to assemble your videos. Instagram's Matthew Simari, head of product management for Edits, said in an interview with The Verge, "One of the things we're releasing
How to unlock the true ending in Phantom Blade Zero
In this guide, you learn the prerequisites to unlock the true ending in Phantom Blade Zero.
WhatsApp will let you invite friends to events who aren’t on the app
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows you to invite friends and family members to events in the app - even if they don't have the messenger installed. When you create an event in WhatsApp, you can share a link with a friend or family member without the app, and they
Fireworks may be fun, but their health risks are not
Fireworks may be a staple of celebrations, but their health risks are prompting experts to call for stricter regulations and greater public awareness.
Katherine Clark launches majority leader bid
The Massachusetts Democrat currently serves as Hakeem Jeffries' No. 2.
Which infinity is bigger? Under alternative mathematical rules, a 2D map emerges
It is one of the great questions of mathematics: What does "infinity" actually mean? Which infinities are larger than others? Can infinities be arranged in a sequence, like the rungs of an endless ladder, so that for any two of them we can always say which one lies above the
Trump defends Hegseth but acknowledges easier path to replacing him before new Congress
President Trump said Thursday morning he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his current role, but acknowledged it would be easier to confirm someone new to lead the Pentagon before Democrats take control of Congress next year. The president told ABC News’s
Barkin sees interest rate hikes ahead, but at a gradual pace
In a CNBC interview, the policymaker expressed concern over inflation and said monetary policy will need to adjust.
Ueno Bank liquidation triggers Paraguay political turmoil and impeachment move against Peña
The accounting black hole at Ueno Bank is wiping out public funds, leaving thousands without access to their deposits and pushing Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
Tim McGraw, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves to Perform at 2026 CMA Awards
The 60th annual celebration of country music will also feature a tribute to Dolly Parton
‘Wednesday’ Director Paco Cabezas and Javier Ruiz Caldera, Helmer of ‘5 More Minutes,’ Talk Genre Filmmaking and Creative Risk
Spanish directors Paco Cabezas and Javier Ruiz Caldera compared notes on demanding shoots and creative risk at this year’s South International Series Festival in Cádiz. Their Nov. 2 conversation, “No Holds Barred,” was part of the festival’s Creative Talks program, moderated by
Stunning Image of Our Satellite-Choked Night Skies
To create this composite image , photographer Brendan Larsen captured almost 600 photographs over a two-hour period and then manually stitched them together. This is the most time-consuming photo edit I’ve EVER done! I left my camera photographing the night sky over Mt
Despite The Imminent Death Of Physical Games, People Turned Up Around The World For The Ocarina Of Time Remake’s Midnight Launch
Nintendo fans pulled up for a game they could have easily just downloaded
New statistical method eliminates AI estimation bias in econometrics
A new research paper describes a statistical framework that resolves significant calculation biases caused by artificial intelligence in econometric models. The method, two-step extraction, removes estimation bias when researchers measure the business or economic effects of
‘Rings of Power’ Star Eddie Marsan on Playing a Power-Hungry Dwarf and Why He Once Had 2,000 Pairs of Orlando Bloom’s Elf Ears in His Attic
There’s political upheaval in Khazad-dûm. Following the seismic events that shook the Dwarven underground kingdom in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” season 2 finale, which saw King Durin III sacrifice himself in order to deal with an unruly Balrog he’d accidentally
Could a rogue clerk bollix House control on Jan. 3? It's not quite that simple.
Former House Rules Committee chief of staff Don Wolfensberger analyzed a historical precedent where a House clerk could potentially obstruct the seating of members-elect to manipulate congressional control.
Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick isn't too concerned about piracy ahead of GTA 6 even if he is 'worried about everything all the time'
I am also worried about everything all the time, so I get it.
Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial
Actor-comedian faced seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, from six women
Leaks Target Stephen Miller After Republican Election Wreckage
After Republicans were soundly defeated in Tuesday’s midterm elections, the GOP’s knives are coming out for Stephen Miller. Leaks from within the Trump administration are targeting the White House adviser and deputy chief of staff for policy, with unnamed sources attacking him
The X-70 is NASA’s next experimental X-plane
Yesterday NASA announced the latest addition to its X-series of experimental aircraft that have included the Bell X-1 that first broke the sound barrier nearly 80 years ago, and the more recent X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator. The new X-70 Fractal is designed to be a
Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial; Taken Into Custody
Russell Brand, the former actor and comedian, was convicted Thursday on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape in his London criminal trial. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan informed
Webb Space Telescope's little red dots could hold key to first black holes
Johns Hopkins researchers searching the expanse of the universe for the existence of the first black holes are zeroing in on little red dots that may hold the key to the theoretical phenomenon.
Pink Floyd Announce Animals 50th Anniversary Box Set With Previously Unreleased Tracks
The post Pink Floyd Announce Animals 50th Anniversary Box Set With Previously Unreleased Tracks appeared first on Stereogum .
Elon Musk Scrubs Posts as He Crashes Out Over GOP Election Disaster
It appears that Elon Musk was so embarrassed by the shellacking that Republicans received in the midterms on Tuesday that he deleted his Election Day post endorsing the party. Musk, the world’s richest man, spent $474 million on Republican campaigns. On Tuesday, he posted “Vote
Nile Rodgers Defends New AI Music Video
The post Nile Rodgers Defends New AI Music Video appeared first on Stereogum .
Donors pledge $400 million for education in crises despite aid cuts
GENEVA, Nov 5 - Donors pledged over $400 million to help educate children in crises and war zones, the UN fund for education in emergencies said on Thursday, reaching over 90% of its target despite dramatic cuts in aid spending elsewhere.
Tech is about to get hammered in Congress
Tech CEO hearings. Tougher AI and data center guardrails. Investigations of Elon Musk's DOGE cuts. The gates are open for Democrats once they regain control of committee gavels come January after a historic win of majorities in both the House and Senate on Tuesday. "LAWYER UP,"
France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.
‘It’s kind of a melting pot’: how one US city transformed a highway into a leafy oasis
The BLVD is home to 250 enterprises, from banks, tattoo shops and restaurants to museums and a performing arts centre Passing through the Mojave desert on State Route 14, going by landscapes Hollywood uses to represent alien planets, a driver might not expect to find a
Jimmy Kimmel Calls for Donald Trump to Resign Amid Republicans’ Midterm Elections Losses: ‘Quit Already … Nobody Wants You’
Jimmy Kimmel predictably roasted U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican party in his late-night monologue on Wednesday following the Democrats’ big win in the midterm elections. In what’s been coined a “blue wave,” the Democratic party took control of both the House of
The M6 MacBook Pro is probably the last of its kind
On November 6th, Apple will release an all-new MacBook Pro. It's thinner and lighter and has a beautiful OLED touchscreen. It is very likely what every new MacBook Pro will look like in a couple of years. The M6 MacBook Pro, which is also out on the 6th, is not that laptop.
Scientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough could cut refining energy consumption by nearly 32%, carbon emissions by almost 38%, and operating
Bangladesh garment protests continue despite wage board move
Bangladesh's police used tear gas and sound grenades in Ashulia after workers blocked a highway and threw bricks.
The hidden supply chain costs of the AI boom
Today, I’m talking with Willy Shih, an economist, a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, and the author of the upcoming book, Where Does My Stuff Come From? The Powerful Economics Behind Global Supply Chains. Willy is one of my all-time favorite Decoder
‘The Odyssey’ Takes Imax to Biggest Quarterly Revenue to Date
After a record-breaking summer season, Imax swung to its best-ever revenue and profits during the third quarter of 2026. Fueled by Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the company’s highest grossing release of all time, Imax logged $175 million in revenue during Q3, up 64% from
What does the raise in interest rates mean?
The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.
Six Takeaways About the Democrats’ Merciless Rout of the GOP
As a person who abjures cable news, Tuesday night’s Kornacki Cam offered by NBC News was the best possible option: just a high-test dose of statistics and history fired right at my face, and instead of having to spend much time with whatever gaggle of talking heads had been
Live updates: First lady hosts Russia, Ukraine representatives; Trump's arch could get final OK
First lady Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House to discuss the localized ceasefire in the frontline city of Oleshky that she secured late last month. She's expected to make remarks around 11 a.m. EST. Two days after Election Day, two
More flights, fewer emissions: this country’s aviation challenge
Azerbaijan is working to reduce aviation emissions while handling growing air traffic. From fuel-efficient aircraft and airport carbon accreditation to digital air navigation, the industry is exploring ways to make flying more sustainable.
Inside New Tashkent, Uzbekistan's planned city for two million people
Nearly 7,000 apartments are complete, three ministries already operate there and university facilities have opened. Projects worth $50bn (€44.8bn) are planned for the first phase, with a FIFA-standard stadium under construction and a metro connection proposed.
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney Insists AI Adoption ‘Unlikely To Be Reversed’ As Company Crams AI Into Unreal Engine 6
The CEO's comments were made to developers at Unreal Fest Tokyo
The Mean And Unhinged Things My Friends And I Said To Each Other While Playing Sonic Pico Park
If there’s one thing about rage-bait co-op games, it’s that they bring people together
Swiss Army knife of the Hawaiian Islands—how an endangered bird drills into trees to find food
There are no woodpeckers on the Hawaiian Islands, but a little yellow bird called the 'akiapōlāʻau (Ah-key-ah-pole-ah-ow) has evolved an unusual beak to drill into branches to find food.
What sorts of nudges win wallet share in the attention economy?
Nudges—the subtle interventions that encourage people to make beneficial decisions without forcing them into these choices—are a popular marketing tool widely used for a variety of social causes and business purposes. But their effectiveness depends on finding the right
