Trade balance soared 94% in November and was higher than a year ago, despite tariff efforts
The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled.
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Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say
DUBAI, Jan 29 - Plainclothes Iranian security forces have rounded up thousands of people in a campaign of mass arrests and intimidation to deter further protests after crushing the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sources told Reuters.
Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks
MOSCOW, Jan 29 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had reiterated its invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks, as U.S.-led efforts to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine intensify.
What the Xi–Starmer meeting means for Europe — before it means anything for London or Beijing
For Europe, the Beijing meeting between Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer was not simply a bilateral reset. It was an early signal of how one of the EU’s closest partners intends to navigate China at a time when Brussels itself is struggling to reconcile economic engagement,
All Trophy Display project resources and rewards in Arc Raiders
How to complete the Trophy Display project in Arc Raiders, including all the resources you need and the rewards you'll earn.
Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
[Namibian] Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa.
Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens
By Mohammad Yunus Yawar KABUL, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Afghanistan will roll out a $100 million food security project, the United Nations said on Thursday, as it contends with a worsening hunger crisis driven by mass deportations of Afghans from neighbouring states, foreign aid cuts
Anker 10,000mAh MagGo Power Bank Drops to a Price So Low That Stock Can’t Keep Up
Save 20% on the 10,000mAh Anker MagGo power bank over at Amazon for a limited time. The post Anker 10,000mAh MagGo Power Bank Drops to a Price So Low That Stock Can’t Keep Up appeared first on Kotaku .
Julio Iglesias considers legal action over 'false accusations' of sexual abuse
The Spanish singer's lawyers are considering action against prosecutors after they dropped a sexual abuse inquiry claiming not to have jurisdiction.
Fans Hate Switch 2 Game Key Cards But A New Survey Suggests They’re Buying Them Anyway
For most games it's the only 'physical' option available The post Fans Hate Switch 2 Game Key Cards But A New Survey Suggests They’re Buying Them Anyway appeared first on Kotaku .
Study links social class origins to lower wage goals in job search
A college degree is supposed to be the great equalizer in the labor market, promising upward mobility and better pay for all. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests how family background shapes not only job outcomes but also the salary
Argentina pays its debt: The US-Latin America strategy becomes clearer
The Argentina loan is proof positive that this pivot is both effective and advantageous to the U.S.
Trump administration: San Jose State broke law by allowing transgender volleyball player
The Education Department said Wednesday that San José State University violated Title IX by allowing a transgender woman on its women’s volleyball team. The department began its investigation last February, concluding the policies allowing the transgender athlete into
A simple blood test could spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms
Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in the blood tied to how cells handle stress and repair DNA, the team identified a
8 Things We Learned From Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct
The Switch and Switch 2 game is out April 16 The post 8 Things We Learned From Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct appeared first on Kotaku .
Ossoff reelection more likely: Sabato's Crystal Ball
A nonpartisan election handicapper shifted its rating of Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) reelection bid from a “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in a new analysis on Thursday. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball from the Center for Politics at the University of
Lady Gaga Pauses Tokyo Concert to Condemn ICE and Support Americans ‘Who Are Being Mercilessly Targeted’: ‘We Need to Get Back to a Place of Safety’
Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt speech and spoke out against ICE during one of her Mayhem Ball concerts in Tokyo, Japan. Gaga, who wraps up five nights at the Tokyo Dome on Jan. 30, said, “I want to take a second to talk about something that’s extremely important to me.
Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows
Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
[Namibian] FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at Offenes Kulturhaus (OK) Linz in Austria.
On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has explored how facial filters, pop culture and centuries-old stereotypes are shaping how people see their faces. The study investigated the way the nose is represented on social media, and how this connects to a long history of gender
CBS News staffers ‘pretty salty’ over Gayle King’s defense of Bari Weiss at all-hands meeting: ‘Utter disappointment’
One CBS News employee told The Independent that King’s comments were an “utter disappointment."
Africa: Presidency Co-Hosts Africa Social Impact Summit Policy Engagement
[Leadership] The Office of the Vice President will co-host the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement, as stakeholders converge to deepen policy reforms and mobilise partnerships to accelerate inclusive growth and national development.
Ancient DNA reveals 12,000-year-old case of rare genetic disease
Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago. Using ancient DNA analysis and modern clinical
51 percent in Virginia poll favor redistricting
A narrow majority of Virginia voters support mid-cycle redistricting, new polling shows, as Democrats in the state work to put forward an amendment this spring. The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University found 51 percent of Virginia voters backed a
Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks
A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries to monitor structural health without
Measuring the quantum extent of a single molecule confined to a nanodroplet
There is no measurement that can directly observe the wave function of a quantum mechanical system, but the wave function is still enormously useful as its (complex) square represents the probability density of the system or elements of the system. But for a confined system,
Ancient oceans stayed oxygen rich despite extreme warming
Scientists studying ancient ocean fossils found that the Arabian Sea was better oxygenated 16 million years ago, even though the planet was warmer than today. Oxygen levels only plunged millions of years later, after the climate cooled, defying expectations. Powerful monsoons
This Chill Climbing Game Is So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis
Cairn is probably a relaxing, methodical game for someone with more patience The post This Chill Climbing Game Is So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis appeared first on Kotaku .
Walk of Fame: The Isley Brothers 'Shout' over star on Hollywood Boulevard
R&B legends, The Isley Brothers, have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, 67-years after 'Shout - Part 1' first hit the Billboard Hot 100. In a moving ceremony, the surviving brothers paid tribute to their siblings and praised their fans for
Malaysia to roll out QR code immigration system at major international airports from March 1
Under the new arrangement, passengers must scan a MyNIISe QR code before passing through immigration e-gates.
No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy
A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970.