Vampires are inherently queer, says queer-vampire-novel author

V.E. Schwab, author of the 2025 bestselling queer vampire novel Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on why she "doesn't believe in" straight vampires

Canada's cities show mixed results on Climate Action Plan retrofitting targets

As cities across Canada try to cut emissions from homes, a new Concordia study shows significant differences in how well they're doing it.

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

DHAKA, Nov 30 - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in \"very critical\" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return.

Game of the Year prediction markets have become a multimillion-dollar business

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are seeing huge numbers of people speculating on the results of The Game Awards' GOTY race.

Apple Makes a Zero-Profit Move as AirPods Pro 3 Hits an All-Time Low Close to Pro 2 Discount Pricing

Save $30 on Apple's premium pair of earbuds—the AirPods Pro 3—for a limited time this holiday season. The post Apple Makes a Zero-Profit Move as AirPods Pro 3 Hits an All-Time Low Close to Pro 2 Discount Pricing appeared first on Kotaku .

Watch one of the most slept-on horror movies of the last decade while it's still streaming

Discover why The First Omen, a prequel to the classic 1976 horror film The Omen, is a must-watch for horror fans.

PKK urges Turkey to free Ocalan to advance peace process

A senior Kurdistan Workers' Party commander told AFP the group will take no further steps in the peace process with Turkey, urging it to advance negotiations and free PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan. "All the steps the leader Apo has initiated have been implemented... there will be

This pirate-themed FPS just got an enormous update that lets you sail a 'living ship'—a hybrid of wooden hull and space whale that's called Abby and is utterly horrifying

Davy X Jones? More like Davy XL Jones.

Russia's propaganda from the 1939 Winter War is now strangely familiar

Exactly 85 years ago — on Nov. 30, 1939 — the USSR's aggression against Finland began. This "Winter War," as it came to be known, was part of the Soviet leadership's grand plan to divide Eastern Europe between itself and Nazi Germany, its treaty-partner at that point in time.

New type of flu emerges: What to know about the new K variant of influenza A

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms.

Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

KELANIYA, Nov 30 - Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbed to 212 with 218 missing, officials said on Sunday, as flood waters breached a dam and rescue operations continued into a fourth day.

Black Friday online spending surges as Americans embrace AI to assist with holiday shopping

American shoppers turned to artificial intelligence in unprecedented numbers this Black Friday, helping push online spending to a record $11.8 billion.

Amazon Sells 15.6″ Portable Monitor for Peanuts, FHD Screen Works With Switch and Laptop

Extend your workspace or game on a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display anywhere. The post Amazon Sells 15.6″ Portable Monitor for Peanuts, FHD Screen Works With Switch and Laptop appeared first on Kotaku .

Death toll from Thailand floods reaches 170

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged the government’s shortcomings in flood management.

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

Amazon Drops the New Fire TV Soundbar Plus to an All-Time-Low, Losing All Margin to Rival JBL and Bose

Enjoy 3D, room-filling audio for all your favorite content. The post Amazon Drops the New Fire TV Soundbar Plus to an All-Time-Low, Losing All Margin to Rival JBL and Bose appeared first on Kotaku .

More than 500 dead across Southeast Asia after record rainfall, floods

Rain caused by Cyclone Senyar prompted deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand. Effects from a separate cyclone in Sri Lanka killed nearly 200.

Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australia port

Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.

ASUS Dual NVIDIA RTX 3050 Gaming Graphics Card Returns at an All-Time Low After Selling Out on Black Friday

Upgrade your existing rig or build a new one with a new 6GB, HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4a graphics card for a fraction of the price of a new gaming PC. The post ASUS Dual NVIDIA RTX 3050 Gaming Graphics Card Returns at an All-Time Low After Selling Out on Black Friday appeared

Nintendo's most goth characters from Zelda, Animal Crossing & Mario

For Fangsgiving, we're exploring Nintendo's dark side, with its goth, gother, and gothiest gaming characters.

EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims A new legal petition filed by a dozen public health and farm worker groups demands the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stop allowing farms to spray

Trump is Making Health Care Unaffordable Again

Substantial cuts to Medicaid in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill and a refusal by Republicans to renew Affordable Care Act tax credit subsidies will bring the total of uninsured Americans to about 31 million by 2027. Tens of millions more will experience

Halo's co-creator says Bungie redesigned Master Chief nine times before coming up with the now-iconic look: 'We tried a lot of things'

"It took forever, but I wasn't going to stop."

PlayStation VR2 Goes Zero Profit for Cyber Monday, PS5 Owners Get Premium VR for Budget Headset Money

The best value for money VR headset if you own a PS5. The post PlayStation VR2 Goes Zero Profit for Cyber Monday, PS5 Owners Get Premium VR for Budget Headset Money appeared first on Kotaku .

Aerial footage shows destruction left by floods and landslides that killed over 400 in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia are struggling to reach flood- and landslide-hit areas where more than 400 people have died.

4 killed, 14 shot at family gathering in California

Four people were killed and 14 others were injured during a shooting at a family event in Stockon, Calif., officials said Saturday. The incident, which was likely targeted, occurred shortly before 6 p.m. local time, per a statement from the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.

Forget Nintendo, Sony Goes No-Margin on the PlayStation Portal Remote Player as It Hits an All-Time Low After Black Friday

Save 11% on the PlayStation Portal Remote Player over at Amazon this holiday season. The post Forget Nintendo, Sony Goes No-Margin on the PlayStation Portal Remote Player as It Hits an All-Time Low After Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .

Energy Sentiment Has Fallen Off A Cliff - And I Think The Market Is About To Regret It

Kazakh pair accused of using spycam and earpieces to win A$1.2m in casino

The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices to cheat card games over a number of weeks.

Anwar’s ally still in charge of Sabah, but danger looms for Malaysian PM’s own support base

Anwar ally Hajiji Noor secured a second term as Sabah chief minister but the PM's coalition was trounced.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.

Israel : Netanyahu asks president to grant him pardon from corruption charges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request in his long-running corruption cases to the Israeli president. Herzog says he will ‘sincerely consider the request”. No apology or admission of guilt from PM. Opposition says it would harm rule of law.

Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone deaths near 200

Entire areas of Sri Lanka's capital were flooded on Sunday after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly 200 dead and dozens more missing.

Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a pardon request, saying the long-running cases were tearing the country apart. US President Donald Trump wrote to Israeli President Isaac Herzog earlier this month,

BG3's Astarion subverts the 'sexy vampire' trope in a meaningful way

Baldur's Gate 3's fan(g)-favorite companion Astarion has far more depth than one might expect.

Power surge: law changes could soon bring balcony solar to millions across US

Tweaks to state laws mean many Americans will be able to benefit from small, simple plug-in solar panels Acquiring solar panels at home can be an expensive hassle for people in the US. But small, simple, plug-in solar panels for use on balconies are soon to become available for

‘Paddington the Musical’ Performers Explain How They Bring the Beloved Bear to Life on Stage: ‘You Will Believe You’re Seeing Paddington in the Room’

When Paddington first waddles on stage during the new West End musical based on the beloved bear, the audience at the Savoy Theatre can hardly contain their excitement. Exclamations of “aww,” loud chuckles and enthusiastic yelps ring out from the crowd as Paddington sings,

This cyberpunk platformer with an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating just got a completely free expansion

Sanabi: A Haunted Day takes place before the main game.

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president

"An immediate end to the trial would greatly help lower the flames and promote broad reconciliation," Israel's PM says.

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

Vox Populi

Jeremy Jordan and Christian Borle face off in Vox Populi at the end of season 2.

Climate action saves lives. So why do climate models ignore well-being?

Climate change is already shaping our well-being. It affects mental health, spreads infectious diseases, disrupts work, damages food supplies and forces families to leave their homes because of conflict, hunger or flooding.

5 insights from Sabah election results, including implications for Malaysia politics and PM Anwar

What do the state election results mean for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whose Pakatan Harapan coalition claimed only a single seat out of 22 contested?

At least one killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine

Children were among the wounded in a Russian strike on the city of Vyshhorod in Kyiv Oblast on Sunday.

Measly pay rises drive young Indonesians to take up second jobs

Some find one income stream is not enough to cover daily expenses and ensure financial stability.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and daughter mark air force anniversary

North Korea marked the 80th anniversary of its air force with an air show attended by Kim Jong Un and his daughter, displaying older jets, drones and surveillance aircraft.

Indonesia’s Box Office Navigates Volatility as Industry Seeks Sustainable Growth – JAFF Market

Indonesia’s cinema market is experiencing significant volatility in 2025, with box office numbers fluctuating despite breakthrough successes, according to industry leaders speaking at the JAFF Market panel “Expert Witnesses: Indonesia’s Box Office Transformation as Seen From

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