Australia overhauls decades-old environmental laws
Previous environmental laws were passed 25 years ago and were widely acknowledged as no longer fit for purpose
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Philips Skipped Profit on Hue Smart Bulbs, 3-Pack Color Lights Now Cost What Basic Bulbs Do
Our favorite smart bulbs on the market. The post Philips Skipped Profit on Hue Smart Bulbs, 3-Pack Color Lights Now Cost What Basic Bulbs Do appeared first on Kotaku .
Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank
The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot dead in the occupied West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces. The incident in Jenin in the northern West Bank, a stronghold of Palestinian
Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Wins Top Honors at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi claimed dual honors at the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, with his Cannes Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident” (Un simple accident) taking home best film and best director. Japanese filmmaker Fujimoto Akio’s “Lost Land” (Harà Watan) received
Nikki DeLoach Shares Her Personal, Emotional Connection to ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ and Why She Said Yes Without Seeing a Script
Hallmark is bringing in country music royalty for their upcoming holiday film, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas,” their first collaboration with the Opry as it celebrates its 100th year. But the cameos — by Pam Tillis, Megan Moroney and Brad Paisley, just to name a few — were only
Father of National Guard member shot in DC says 'she has a mortal wound'
The father of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot near the White House the day before Thanksgiving, said that she has a “mortal wound." Beckstrom, along with fellow National Guard member 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, were shot near the Farragut Square
‘No alarm went off’: Hong Kong fire survivor recounts harrowing escape
Most of the windows in their apartment were covered with thin foam as part of the extensive renovation work around their building.
Amazon Quietly Dumps Thousands of iRobot Vacuums, Roomba 105 Now Going for All-Time Low
Empties itself for 75 days, maps with LiDAR precision, vacuums in organized rows. The post Amazon Quietly Dumps Thousands of iRobot Vacuums, Roomba 105 Now Going for All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Clair Obscur creative director says he knew the game was going to be 'cool,' but he really didn't expect it to be so 'big'
Nobody on the team saw this coming.
JPMorgan to build 3 million-square-foot, multibillion dollar tower in London’s Canary Wharf
The new London tower would also cover more space than JPMorgan's recently-completed 2.5 million-square-foot global headquarters on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Australia finally acknowledges environment underpins all else. That’s no small thing | Ken Henry
In what are dangerous times for democracies around the world, parliament’s overhaul of nature laws in the EPBC Act shows ambitious reform remains possible Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free
Samsung 65″ OLED S90F TV Hits All-Time Low, 2025 Model Now Cheaper Than Last Year’s Version
The best OLED TV you can get is now a lot more affordable. The post Samsung 65″ OLED S90F TV Hits All-Time Low, 2025 Model Now Cheaper Than Last Year’s Version appeared first on Kotaku .
Why Thailand's move in naming 5 cat breeds as national symbols has elicited a mixed purr
Five native Thai cat breeds have been crowned national pet symbols, a move celebrated by breeders but met with both optimism and caution by rescuers confronting a growing stray-cat problem.
Commentary: Southeast Asia can’t afford to sit out the ‘killer robots’ debate
How lethal autonomous weapon systems are defined could determine whether existing weapons will be regulated or prohibited, says Liu Mei Ching from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Commentary: Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency
Once a fire takes hold, getting thousands of people safely down dozens of storeys becomes a race against time, say academics.
Commentary: China's UK mega-embassy plan was bulletproof after all
The London super embassy has become the biggest obstacle to the UK's hopes of a reset in relations with China, says Matthew Brooker for Bloomberg Opinion.
US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says
KCNA said it is the US that is “threatening the peace and stability and destroying the strategic security balance”.
France's National Assembly stones EU-Mercosur FTA
The French National Assembly voted unanimously on Thursday to reject the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), sending a strong, non-binding message to President Emmanuel Macron to withhold his approval.
Judge seeks protections for Epstein victims exposed in file disclosures
A federal judge late Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to provide a description of the materials it intends to publicly release about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in his order requested “a detailed description of
Venezuela revokes licenses from foreign airlines abiding by FAA warning
Venezuela's Chavista regime has revoked the operating concessions from the foreign carriers Iberia, Air Europa, TAP, Avianca, LATAM, Turkish, and GOL after they abided by the United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to serve the South American country, given the
Africa: Will the Gaza Peace Deal Have Ripple Effects On the Quad-Led Peace Process in Sudan?
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements,
Monuments Were Never Meant to Last Forever
Art historian Cat Dawson’s new book invites us to contemplate a world populated by subversive monuments — or one that does away with them altogether.
Required Reading
This week: Lankton Greer’s dolls live on, Indigenous glass artists, AI slop recipes take over the holidays, contact lens art, chronically offline hobbies, and much more.
Hong Kong fire death toll hits 83 with scores still missing; blaze mostly contained
By the early hours of Nov 28, firefighters had mostly contained the blaze raging for more than 24 hours.
'Green light' away from AI trade: Two ETF executives see a key market shift underway
Markets may have entered a new cycle. Here's why.
‘Black Wave’ rolls into Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmaker?
Analysts differ on whether the Black Wave could make an impact post-polls if no coalition wins outright.
The Sun rises: A little eatery that fed me, what its Michelin moment says about Filipino food
Morning Sun Eatery’s Bib Gourmand award highlights the global recognition of Filipino food’s rich culinary heritage.
Step aside, Doom: Mad lad plays Minecraft using a receipt printer for reasons known only to him and God
Beyond creative mode.
Fortnite's Kill Bill collaboration censors the Pussy Wagon, because I guess you can't say 'Pussy Wagon' in Fortnite
The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge teaser is here, and it's very strange.
Art Movements: The US Finally Gets a Venice Biennale Rep
Plus, Zohran Mamdani’s arts committee, Frida Kahlo sets price record (again), John Oliver hawks a Bob Ross, and more in this week’s news.
Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot which had only recently been returned to its natural habitat in Brazil have been diagnosed with a lethal, incurable virus, the government said in a statement sent to AFP Thursday.
Eminem Joins Jack White for Halftime Show at Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Game
What’s better than watching one Detroit legend rock the stage? A surprise mash-up from two of them. Motor City-native Jack White had been announced as the halftime performer for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving football game at Ford Field (this year versus the Green Bay
Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments
The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former employee a year ago about its food being for “poor people." Robert Garza filed a lawsuit in Michigan last week accusing Martin Bally of
Iranian Filmmaker Ali Asgari on Satire, Censorship and Absurdities Behind ‘Divine Comedy’: ‘You Show How Silly and Stupid the Rules Are’
Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari has long explored the quiet tensions and bureaucratic pressures of everyday life in Iran, from his acclaimed shorts to festival recognized features like “Disappearance,” “Until Tomorrow,” and “Terrestrial Verses.” In competition at the Doha Film
Central Cee Shares New Song “Booga,” Joins Quarter Zip Movement
It might be Thanksgiving here in the US, but over in the UK Central Cee is releasing new music. Today the West London rapper has shared a grimy new single called “Booga”: “Where the demand is, I’m gonna supply,” Cench raps over a Roddy Beats, Arthur Bean, Young Chencs, and
Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier
Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Eminem Joins Jack White During Performance at Detroit Lions’ 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic
The rapper appeared with his fellow Detroiter to rock their hometown with songs "That's How I'm Feeling" and "'Till I Collapse"
Jack White Brings Out Eminem During Lions Thanksgiving Game Halftime Show
Today the Detroit Lions are playing a home game against the Green Bay Packers, and Detroit's own Jack White performed during the halftime show. The former White Stripe did "That’s How I’m Feeling" from his latest solo album No Name before dusting off De Stijl highlight "Hello
Republicans 'outraged' over National Guard shooting press for immigration crackdown
Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for more immigration restrictions after two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday by an Afghan national in Washington, D.C. — not far from the White House. The CIA said the suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, worked for the
From Blind Boxes to Action Figures, ‘Zootopia 2’ Toys Selling Quickly Online on Heels of Film’s Big Box Office Debut
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” is trampling all competitors at the box office, with the animated sequel besting even “Wicked: For Good’s” massive opening weekend. The new film follows the police duo of rabbit Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and red fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they
Thanksgiving Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Feasts on Huge $39M Opening Day, ‘Wicked’ Crossing $200M
Disney's 'Zootopia' is also making headlines overseas, including scoring the biggest opening day in China of any Hollywood movie since May 2021 and the biggest ever for an animated title.
The ZX Spectrum is one of the most iconic PCs of all time, and it could be making a fun LEGO-based comeback
If the project gets enough backers, that is. C'mon, show your support, Speccy people.
Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails a “festival of football” in Qatar
The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrendering
By Ali Sawafta JENIN (Reuters) -Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men on Thursday who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV news footage showed. In the footage, the men are seen exiting a building
Ogier recovers in Rally Saudi Arabia to boost title hopes
Sebastien Ogier bounced back from a mediocre first full day at the season-closing Rally Saudi Arabia to share the honours in Thursday's final stage and boost his hopes of landing a ninth World Rally Championship. The Frenchman, who described the conditions as "terrible", hit
Doha Film Institute, La Fémis, and Gobelins Team Up on New Training Pipeline: ‘Catalysts for Creativity Across Our Region’
The Doha Film Institute is expanding its footprint as one of the Arab world’s most active talent incubators with new vocational training programs developed in partnership with France’s prestigious film school, La Fémis, and Gobelins Paris, the country’s leading animation
