Pokécology, the Pokémon ecology book, is getting localized in North America
Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is coming to the U.S. and Canada in 2026, with a full English translation.
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What happens when managers don't act? New research reveals the consequences can be severe
Most people recognize that we shouldn't actively harm others at work. Yet people tend to assume that failing to act is relatively benign or inconsequential.
Wafer-scale solid-state nanopores fabricated using extreme ultraviolet lithography
At this year's IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM 2025), imec, a research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, presents the first successful wafer-scale fabrication of solid-state nanopores using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
California curtails effort to find young wolves whose parents were euthanized
Wildlife managers have significantly pared back their efforts to find three juvenile gray wolves who are the last remaining members of a pack that had established itself in the Sierra Valley ranch lands north of Truckee, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said
Ariana Grande Gets Way Too Hot and Cozy at ‘SNL’ HQ
The star will host Saturday Night Live with Cher as the musical guest
Venezuela's government says Trump's move to block tankers is an 'outrageous threat'
President Trump says he's imposing a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers leaving Venezuela. Venezuela's government is calling this an 'outrageous threat' intended to rob the country of its oil wealth.
“On January 1, 2026, thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 enter the...
“On January 1, 2026, thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 enter the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1925 .” Includes Betty Boop, Blondie & Dagwood, and works by William Faulkner, Agatha Christie, and the Marx Brothers. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
YouTube Will Stop Submitting Data to U.S. Billboard Charts in 2026
YouTube will stop submitting its data to the U.S. Billboard charts next month due to a dispute over how streams are counted, according to an announcement Wednesday from the streamer’s global head of music Lyor Cohen. At the center of the issue is the methodology Billboard
‘Godfather Of BioWare Design’ Steps Down At The Studio Making An Ambitious Successor To Mass Effect
Hasbro is shuffling its video game division after a big splash at The Game Awards The post ‘Godfather Of BioWare Design’ Steps Down At The Studio Making An Ambitious Successor To Mass Effect appeared first on Kotaku .
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, wereat risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague,
Watch: Moment Nick Reiner is arrested after being seen in convenience store
Footage shows a man believed to be the 32-year-old wandering in a convenience store before his arrest in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele.
Art Models Struggle for a Living Wage and Recognition
The workers who pose for artists at historic organizations like the Art Students League say they are overworked and underpaid in a field that rarely values them.
Jackie Earle Haley, Lou Diamond Phillips to Star in Indie Thriller ‘Widow’ (Exclusive)
Abigail Cowen also stars in the feature revolving around a woman on the run with her infant.
Rob and Michele Reiner’s Cause of Death Revealed
The medical examiner's report was released just after their son, Nick Reiner, was charged with first-degree murder in their deaths and made his first court appearance.
Remembering Ceal Floyer, Michele Singer Reiner, and Christine Choy
This week, we honor a conceptualist who made the ordinary human, a wide-ranging photographer, and a filmmaker who made space for others.
Tax-avoiding firms face higher investment costs due to lack of transparency
Companies that engage in aggressive tax avoidance may be saving money in the short term, but they are paying a hidden price in the eyes of investors. According to a new study by the University of Portsmouth, tax transparency is rewarded in capital markets while secrecy raises
The Trump Administration Looks Even Worse Up Close
Photographs by Chris Anderson for Vanity Fair reveal the cost of remaking yourself in Trump’s image.
Federal report says Arctic just had its warmest year ever, heating twice as fast as global average
A federal report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the Arctic region experienced its warmest year ever, heating twice as fast as the national average. Surface air temperatures from October 2024 to September 2025 were the highest on record since at
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image generator makes faking photos easy
New GPT Image 1.5 allows more detailed conversational image editing, for better or worse.
Africa: India Moves to Consolidate Ties With the Global South
[Nile Post] India has stepped up diplomatic efforts to deepen its engagement with countries across the Global South, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues a multi-nation tour aimed at strengthening political and economic partnerships beyond traditional Western allies.
AI tools are being used to subject women in public life to online violence
The era of AI-assisted online violence is no longer looming. It has arrived. And it is reshaping the threat landscape for women who work in the public sphere around the world.
‘Avatar’ Box Office Preview: ‘Fire and Ash’ Vies to Join Brethren on All-Time Chart
The opening weekend performance of James Cameron's sci-fi epic will be sliced and diced every which way; the real answer will lie in how well the threequel plays out during the year-end holidays and into the new year.
Rob Reiner and Wife’s Cause of Death Revealed: ‘Multiple Sharp Force Injuries’
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, died from “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Reiner, who starred in the 1971 sitcom “All in the Family” before directing films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met
FCC Chairman Seems to Say That in Threatening ABC Affiliates Over Jimmy Kimmel, He Was Doing His Job to Uphold the ‘Public Interest’
Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, has been accused of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Jimmy Kimmel over the late-night host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder — and that Carr’s threats were tantamount to a First
Judge blocks DHS policy limiting lawmaker access to detention facilities
A federal judge has blocked a move by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to limit lawmakers' access to immigration detention facilities. Lawmakers have a right to make unannounced visits to detention centers, but DHS in July sought to curb visits with a new policy
Congressional Democrats' approval lowest since 2009: Survey
Just 18 percent of respondents approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing, according to a Quinnipiac survey released Wednesday, while 73 percent disapprove. That approval rating marks a new low since Quinnipiac began asking the question in 2009, surpassing the 19
Here Are 10 Great RPGs You Can Add To Your Collection For Surprisingly Cheap
Who knows how many more holidays of physical game shopping we have left? The post Here Are 10 Great RPGs You Can Add To Your Collection For Surprisingly Cheap appeared first on Kotaku .
Support for scientific funding doesn't have to be partisan—but scientists must make the case, says new study
When federal science agencies became the focus of sweeping budget cuts earlier this year, the national debate quickly took on a familiar shape: Conservatives approved of the budget cuts while liberals opposed them.
China and Mongolia are battling to control massive dust storms
Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital, Beijing. In recent years, Chinese scientists and officials have traced the source of the dust storms to its neighbor Mongolia.
The Silver Lining in Disappointment
It triggers a reaction in the brains of mice that helps them change their behavior The post The Silver Lining in Disappointment appeared first on Nautilus .
Commentary: IndiGo cancellations highlight weaknesses in India aviation
The low-cost airline, whose tagline is “On Time, Every Time”, was ill-prepared for new regulations, says Endau Analytics’ Shukor Yusof.
Apple TV and Legendary Expand ‘Monsterverse’ Universe With Young Lee Shaw Series Starring Wyatt Russell
Apple TV and Legendary Entertainment are expanding the “Monsterverse” universe, announcing a new show starring Wyatt Russell, who will reprise his role as Colonel Lee Shaw in a prequel series about young Lee Shaw. Writer/producer Joby Harold is set to serve as showrunner on the
Commentary: China has moved ‘Gorpcore’ firmly into the mainstream
The health and wellness boom is a rare bright spot in a struggling retail sector, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
’90s Alt-Rockers Summercamp Announce Reunion Show
The Santa Barbara-based '90s alt-rockers Summercamp, one word — not to be confused with the London-based 2010s indie pop band Summer Camp , two words — broke up in 2001, and they haven't performed since a hometown reunion show in the summer of 2015. That's about to change. The
Pet Monkeys Were Popular in Ancient Rome, Burials Reveal
The recent archaeological discovery also deepens our understanding of trade networks between India and the Roman Empire.
Machine With Concrete
Arthur Ganson is a kinetic sculptor who builds “Rube Goldberg machines with existential themes”. One of his works is called Machine with Concrete, which demonstrates the magic of gear ratios According to a piece in Make , the input shaft spins at 200 rpm, which is reduced by
Why you need to watch The Shining before It: Welcome to Derry
While Welcome to Derry is a prequel to the It films, there are also Easter eggs and nods to other corners of King's universe of stories.
Nevada Museum of Art Presents the 2026 Art + Environment Summit: Under Pressure
This three-day gathering features Kim Stanley Robinson, Jeffrey Gibson, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Rose B. Simpson, and many more. April 16–18, 2026.
Nebraska to become first state to implement Medicaid work requirements
Nebraska will become the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements as outlined in Republicans' summer tax bill. “We’re not here to take everybody to the curb,” the state's Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press, noting that
Ocasio-Cortez highlights poll showing her beating Vance in 2028
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who is increasingly seen as a potential Democratic candidate for president in 2028, on Wednesday highlighted a poll showing her beating Vice President Vance in a hypothetical match-up. The poll from The Argument/Verasight asked
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to set aside her conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, asked a judge to set aside her conviction Wednesday, claiming newly available evidence shows she was not fairly prosecuted. The longtime Epstein counterpart filed a court petition challenging her
UTA Announces 105 Promotions Across Company
UTA announced its latest round of promotions, with 105 employees boosted to new positions across 22 departments. The promotions elevate colleagues across comedy touring, TV literary, creators, music, endorsements & voiceover, Klutch Sports Group, news, production arts,
Trump attends ceremony to witness return of US personnel killed in Syria
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump attended a ceremony on Wednesday for three U.S. personnel killed in Syria by a suspected Islamic State attacker as they were returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets. Trump, accompanied by U.S.
You can play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for free for a limited time
For a limited time, Black Ops 7's multiplayer and zombie modes are playable for free.
Perry Farrell Apologizes to Jane’s Addiction Band Members Over Onstage Fight: ‘I Didn’t Handle Myself the Way I Should Have’
More than a year after he threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro, Perry Farrell has apologized for his behavior during a reunited Jane’s Addiction performance in Boston. The explosive altercation, which took place in September 2024, gave way to dueling lawsuits between Farrell
Jane’s Addiction Officially Breaks Up as Perry Farrell Apologizes for 2024 Onstage Fight: ‘We Have Come Together One Last Time to Resolve Our Differences’
More than a year after Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show, Jane’s Addiction has officially broken up as both Farrell and the three other group members issued separate statements. The explosive altercation, which took place in September
Perry Farrell Apologizes to Jane’s Addiction Bandmates and Fans Over Onstage Fight
“We have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together,” the band wrote
Trump Adds Lame Insults to Presidents’ Portraits in White House
To President Donald Trump, a picture is apparently not worth 1,000 words. It’s important to get some real words in there too, in case things aren’t clear. As if Trump’s new hallway of presidential portraits wasn’t enough of an eyesore, he’s now added long, rambling plaques
US Congress ends Syria sanctions
The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. President Donald Trump had already twice suspended the implementation of sanctions, in response