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Deadly storms, $4.2b in losses test Vietnam’s climate defences
Families have lost their homes and livelihoods after prolonged floodwaters compounded an already torrid storm season..
Pokémon Go Tour 2026 heads to Kalos
Niantic has announced Pokémon Go Tour Kalos, the 2026 event that will take place in February both in-person and globally.
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president
After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
Trump told Japan’s PM Takaichi to lower the tone on Taiwan
Takaichi had said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response, causing a diplomatic furore.
Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
NBA on Sling TV: How to Watch Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Live Online Without Cable
With NBA all-star Kevin Durant now on the Houston Rockets, there’s a new must-see matchup in the Western Conference, as the Rockets travel to the Bay Area to face-off against the Golden State Warriors — Durant’s former team with his former teammates Steph Curry and Draymond
China again cautions citizens against Japan visits
The embassy advised those already in Japan to step up safety precautions, citing violent crimes.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-harm'
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on
Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA proposes delaying coal ash rule retirements The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, Associated
Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor-Led Women in Film India Launches Mental Health Initiative ‘The Resilience Playbook’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Women in Film India is addressing the emotional toll of working in the entertainment industry with a new mental wellness program designed specifically for women filmmakers. The organization has launched “The Resilience Playbook,” a six-week workshop series focused on mental
‘Couldn’t do anything’: Deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands
At a shelter, some sat dazed, looking with reddened eyes at phone screens, hoping for news of missing loved ones.
Sony Goes Zero Profit on DualSense Edge Controller, Pro Gamers Can Snag It at All-Time Low
It adjusts triggers instantly, swaps stick caps, programs back buttons and removes stick drift. The post Sony Goes Zero Profit on DualSense Edge Controller, Pro Gamers Can Snag It at All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
25 Things We're Grateful for in the Art World
Here’s to celebrating what brings us joy, great and small.
Anshuman Jha, Devashish Makhija Team for Crime Noir Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian filmmaker Devashish Makhija and actor-producer Anshuman Jha are joining forces for a crime noir thriller, marking their first collaboration. The as-yet-untitled project represents a convergence of two distinctive voices in contemporary Indian cinema. Makhija, whose
Monthly injection could replace daily steroid pills for severe asthma
Daily steroid pills are often necessary for severe cases of asthma, but they raise the risk of several serious conditions. Now, scientists have shown that a monthly antibody injection can eliminate the need for the pills
Live: Hong Kong residential complex fire
At least 44 people were killed and nearly 300 were missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-rise towers.
Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty
Suraj Sharma and Director Jennifer E. Montgomery on True-Story Thriller ‘This Tempting Madness’ Ahead of IFFI Premiere
Ahead of the premiere of “This Tempting Madness” at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), director Jennifer E. Montgomery and actor Suraj Sharma spoke about shaping the psychological thriller’s real-life origins, its non-linear dive into memory and the casting
Running Is Resistance in “Remaining Native”
The new documentary follows a Paiute teenager as he navigates his passion for running and the story of his great-grandfather, who escaped from an Indigenous residential school.
EPA cements delay of Biden-era methane rule for oil and gas
The Trump administration on Wednesday cemented its delay of Biden-era regulations on planet-warming methane coming from the oil and gas industry. Earlier this year, the administration issued an “interim final rule” that pushed back compliance deadlines for the Biden-era climate
Jackson Browne’s Son Ethan, Who Appeared in ‘Raising Helen,’ Dies at 52
Ethan Browne, who appeared in films including Kate Hudson’s “Raising Helen” and “Hackers,” was found dead in his home on Tuesday, his father, singer Jackson Browne announced on Instagram. Ethan Zane Browne was 52. The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office lists the cause of death as
Can you order these games by their release date? Get chrono-logical in our latest quiz!
Let's put your knowledge of gaming history to the test.
‘Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion’ Scores High Ratings, Gets Encore Airing (TV News Roundup)
“Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” averaged 6.32 million viewers on Nov. 24, making it the most-watched primetime entertainment special so far this TV season. Taking advantage of strong interest in the reunion, CBS will air an encore of the special on Nov. 28.
Rachel Griffiths Revisits ‘Muriel’s Wedding,’ Hollywood Breakthroughs and Her Shift to Filmmaker at WAVES Film Bazaar
At India’s WAVES Film Bazaar’s Knowledge Series, Rachel Griffiths unpacked the path from her breakout as Rhonda in “Muriel’s Wedding” to a career that spans Oscar-nominated turns, prestige U.S. television and now a determined push into authorship. In a candid conversation with
How Trump targeting these Democrats could backfire
The administration’s attacks have elevated the six moderate lawmakers who cut an anti-Trump video urging troops to disobey illegal orders.
Woman killed, man injured in shark attack off Australia's east coast
SYDNEY - A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured on Thursday in a shark attack on a beach near a popular surf spot on Australia's east coast, authorities said.
Hong Kong fire: Smoke, a knock on the apartment door and a battle to escape
Elderly residents recounted how quickly the fire spread.
Why Some Volcanoes Don’t Explode
A new explanation for oddly calm lava flows is a little like stirring honey in a jar The post Why Some Volcanoes Don’t Explode appeared first on Nautilus .
Jimmy Kimmel reads New York Post cover story about himself for Vanity Fair photoshoot
The feature includes a series of vignettes on Hollywood's movers and shakers -- including Paramount Skydance boss David Ellison, celebrity stylist Law Roach, Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and Kimmel over the course of a fictionalized 37-hour period.
‘Kokuho’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Japanese Live-Action Film Locally With $111 Million
Kabuki drama “Kokuho” has made box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in its home market. It surpassed the 22-year-old record set by “Bayside Shakedown 2” in 2003. The film has generated JPY17.4 billion ($111 million) in local
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Keeping CD Projekt Red Funded As It Breaks A Witcher 3 Record
The sci-fi open-world RPG just reached a new sales milestone The post Cyberpunk 2077 Is Keeping CD Projekt Red Funded As It Breaks A Witcher 3 Record appeared first on Kotaku .
Govee Offloads Full Inventory of Smart Table Lamps to Amazon, Now at All-Time Low Price
The best table lamp you can get. The post Govee Offloads Full Inventory of Smart Table Lamps to Amazon, Now at All-Time Low Price appeared first on Kotaku .
EFF to Arizona Federal Court: Protect Public School Students from Surveillance and Punishment for Off-Campus Speech
Legal Intern Alexandra Rhodes contributed to this blog post. EFF filed an amicus brief urging the Arizona District Court to protect public school students’ freedom of speech and privacy by holding that the use of a school-issued laptop or email account does not categorically
Japan's leader says she spoke with Trump amid China dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke to President Trump on Tuesday amid an ongoing dispute between her country and China. In remarks to reporters at her office in Tokyo, the prime minister said Trump called her and expressed his friendship to her after speaking
North and Baltic seas show widespread contamination by MRI contrasting agents
A comprehensive study by the CritMET research group, led by Prof. Michael Bau, a geochemist at Constructor University in Bremen, provides evidence of widespread contamination of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea with MRI contrast agents. As modern wastewater treatment plants
Sean Murray just crushed my hopes of playing Light No Fire anytime soon by describing the dev team as 'tiny' and working 'in the background' at Hello Games
It doesn't sound like it's a full-court press on Hello Games' planet-sized fantasy sandbox.
'Child labor is unbeatable': Baldur's Gate 3 players discover how to build an army of unkillable kids through the power of polymorph and German media laws
Keeps them off the iPad, at least.
Witkoff takes fire over call with top Putin aide: 5 takeaways
President Trump is standing behind his most trusted negotiator, Steve Witkoff, following the leak of a phone call with a senior Russian official, which Ukraine’s backers have criticized for what they see as the special envoy’s attempts to sabotage American support for Kyiv and
For 33 years, a 'true story' about the 'resonant frequency of a chicken's skull cavity' written in an MS-DOS help file has fueled an urban legend that a certain sound wavelength will make chicken heads explode
Borland C++ Turbo, you've got some explaining to do.
Former congressmen launch super PACs backing AI safeguards
Two former congressmen announced Tuesday they are launching a pair of super PACs to back candidates who support AI safeguards as a counterweight to industry-backed groups. Former Reps. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Brad Carson (D-Okla.) plan to create separate Republican and
Woman killed in shark attack on NSW beach and man taken to hospital in critical condition
Pair aged in their 20s bitten at Kylies beach in Crowdy Bay early on Thursday morning, with woman dying at the scene Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman has died after a shark attack on the
DOJ details Epstein records request in filing to Maxwell judge
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday requested permission to release records and notes from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the federal judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. The letter asked U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to lift the protective
‘Dancing With the Stars’: Robert Irwin’s Big Win Becomes Highest-Rated Finale Since His Sister Bindi Took Home the Mirrorball in 2015
“Dancing With the Stars” broke their own records week after week during Season 34 — and that only continued on finale night. The Nov. 26 three-hour episode, which ended with Robert Irwin and Witney Carson taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy, earned 9.24 million total
The standout Steam Black Friday deal is undoubtedly Doom: The Dark Ages for 50% off
If you were on the fence about The Dark Ages back in May, it's a no brainer now.
Clout Chaser Deletes Viral AI GTA 6 Bait And Claims It Was ‘Just A Joke’ After Backlash
An AI-generated video claiming to show off impressive GTA 6 graphics in action went viral this week The post Clout Chaser Deletes Viral AI GTA 6 Bait And Claims It Was ‘Just A Joke’ After Backlash appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Zootopia 2’ Cast Guide: All the Hollywood Stars Voicing Animals in Disney’s Sequel
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are going undercover again for their latest investigation in “Zootopia 2.” Ginnifer Goodwin (“Once Upon a Time”) and Jason Bateman (“Ozark”) are putting their detective skills to the ultimate test, reprising their roles as Judy and Nick in Disney’s
