Africa: Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

[IMF] Increasing government revenue and better managing debt can help foster resilience and accelerate growth

New cable design mitigates flaws in superconducting wires

When current flows through a wire, it doesn't always have a perfect path. Tiny defects within the wire mean current must travel a more circuitous route, a problem for engineers and manufacturers seeking reliable equipment.

Disputed Jordan codices reveal age variations under ion-beam scrutiny

Scientists have delivered the most detailed assessment yet of a set of disputed lead books known as the Jordan codices. With debate centered on whether they could date back to the early Christian period, a study led by the University of Surrey's Ion Beam Center has now shed new

This Historic Figurine Unearths New Insights Into Ancient Spirituality

A 12,000-year-old depiction of a woman and a goose offers intriguing hints into the culture of early human settlements The post This Historic Figurine Unearths New Insights Into Ancient Spirituality appeared first on Nautilus .

Saudi crown prince says Palestinian state key to normalization with Israel at Trump meeting

Asked at his White House meeting with the Saudi crown prince on how the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia would affect the joint U.S.–Israel policy of preserving Israel's qualitative military edge, Trump said that both Israel and the Saudi kingdom are 'at a level

Larian Studios responds to 2025 Game Awards nomination for Baldur's Gate 3, which came out more than 2 years ago: 'honestly, what the f**k'

It's a fair question.

How I Became the Woman Hollywood Calls When the Impossible Needs to Happen

When people ask me what it’s like to run an events company, I always say that it depends on the answers to the type of seemingly unusual questions I find myself asking. And they often start as random as:“And how many custom trucks do we need?”“How many stops across the

Chuy García was the first signer of top aide’s ballot petitions, document shows

Everyone knows the AI business model is steal first, ask permission later, and Google's CEO is clinging to the notion of opt-outs as justifying it: 'We do give people those rights'

"There was clearly a lot of excess investment, but none of us would question whether the internet was profound."

Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.

Silent Hill f's Game of the Year snub, explained

The Game Awards is almost upon us, and while Silent Hill f bagged three nominations, Game of the Year wasn't one of them

‘Twisted Metal’ Renewed for Season 3, David Reed Takes Over as Showrunner

“Twisted Metal” has been renewed for Season 3 at Peacock, Variety has learned. In addition, Michael Jonathan Smith — who co-created the series and has served as showrunner for the first two seasons — will be exiting the show. David Reed will board the series as showrunner and

‘Line of Duty’ Returns for Season 7 With Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar Reprising Roles

“Line of Duty,” the hit BBC crime drama that last aired in 2021, is set to make its return. The show — created by Jed Mercurio and produced by World Productions — is coming back for a seventh season, with lead stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar reprising

Washington Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels Signs With 3 Arts Sports

Jayden Daniels has signed with 3 Arts Entertainment’s sports management division, 3 Arts Sports. Daniels will work closely with 3 Arts Sports to build out his personal media production company and strategically expand his footprint across sports, business, media and

PBS’ Frontline Launches Production and Distribution Arm Frontline Features

After garnering the 2024 Oscar for the Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” Frontline’s editor-in-chief and executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath knew that, despite streamers’ aversion to political fare, audiences around the world were hungry for investigative

Lesson's from EA's 37-year live service hopes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

This is where the fun begins.

Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication. “City-dwelling raccoons seem to be...

Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication . “City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout — a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Judge rules Meta does not have social networking monopoly

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Meta does not have an illegal monopoly over personal social networking, finding the tech giant competes in a wider social media market that includes the likes of TikTok and YouTube. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg underscored the rapidly

Google’s Sundar Pichai warns of AI spending ‘irrationality’ — saying ‘no company’ is safe if bubble bursts

Google boss Sundar Pichai admitted that he sees some “irrationality” driving the artificial intelligence boom – and warned that “no company” would emerge unscathed if the bubble bursts.

Trump on Saudi nuclear deal: 'I could see that happening'

President Trump said on Tuesday he believed a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could happen in the future, opening the door to a program Riyadh has long hoped for. “I could see that happening. It’s not urgent,” Trump said, when asked whether the U.S. will sign a nuclear civil

Schumer dismisses 'unhinged' Trump 'ramblings' on direct health care payments

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday dismissed President Trump’s latest statement on health care reform as “unhinged ramblings” that will “no nothing to lower” costs. “Donald Trump’s unhinged ramblings shows he still has no idea how anything actually works.

A Game Riot Nearly Killed Has Been Saved

The League of Legends company pulled the plug on Hytale back in June The post A Game Riot Nearly Killed Has Been Saved appeared first on Kotaku .

Stars forge elements in new, uncharted ways: Experimental physicist discusses the 'i-process'

All around us are elements forged in stars, from the nickel and copper in coins to the gold and silver in jewelry. Scientists have a good understanding of how these elements form: In many cases, a nucleus heavier than iron captures neutrons until one decays, turning it into a

Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Wrecked the Cult of Trump

President Donald Trump is very angry at Republicans over the Jeffrey Epstein fiasco. Politico reports that he believes Democrats “outplayed” the GOP, resulting in the fiasco that’s about to unfold, in which the House is expected to vote to release the Epstein files with the

Album Of The Week: Sharp Pins Balloon Balloon Balloon

Kai Slater is obsessed with the past. For those of us who share his interests, that's working out splendidly. Slater, a 21-year-old Chicago singer-songwriter, first gained renown as a member of Lifeguard, a trio whose noisy, melodic post-punk songs turn '70s and '80s classics

Will Arnett, Laura Dern Struggle in Post-Marriage Lives in New ‘Is This Thing On?’ Trailer

The Bradley Cooper-directed film is set to hit select theaters on Dec. 19.

JD Vance defends Tucker Carlson’s son; Ted Cruz running in 2028?

The GOP might look very different three years from now, and while it’s likely, extremely likely, that Vance is the next GOP standard-bearer, it’s not yet clear which ideological faction will control MAGA.

It’s time to rethink the Best RPG category at The Game Awards

Like in previous years, The Game Awards 2025 nominees for best RPG makes show how inefficient the category is to handle the different types of RPG.

Oxis Announces New Album Oxis 8: Hear “Guili”

Oxis only began putting her music out on Bandcamp in 2023, but it’s been a busy couple of years: The maritime-minded producer, who just wrapped up a tour supporting Magdalena Bay, is already about to release her eighth full-length album. The appropriately-titled Oxis 8 arrives

Trump threatens ABC News broadcast license after reporter asks about Epstein

President Trump attacked an ABC News reporter Tuesday after she asked about the Epstein files, threatening to have the network taken off the air for questioning him about the controversy. After White House reporter Mary Bruce asked about the 2018 death of journalist Jamal

Toilets can make Africa's roads safer, according to this new study

Traveling on Africa's roads comes with many challenges. The biggest is arriving at your destination safely. The continent is one of the hotspots of global road trauma. Its traffic deaths account for about one-quarter of the global number of victims, despite having less than 4%

Gallego demands answers on Eli Lilly's deal with Trump

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is asking for more information on Eli Lilly's recently announced agreement with the Trump administration regarding the sale of its GLP-1 medication. In a letter to Lilly CEO David Ricks, provided first to The Hill, Gallego wrote that "substantial

Haley Heynderickx & Max García Conover – “to each their dot” & “This Morning I Am Born Again”

At the end of this week, Oregon-based singer-songwriters Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover will release their second collaborative album, What Of Our Nature. The pair shared writing duties for the project, trading off songs from opposite corners of the country (Conover

Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has nothing to do with his family business as the Trump Organization and a Saudi developer look to open the latest Trump hotel in the Maldives. During a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in the Oval

Dow plunges 300 points on fears of AI bubble, waning hope for Fed rate cut

The S&P 500 dipped 0.8% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.1% as investors panicked over whether AI firms have been overvalued – extending a rocky tech rout into its third week.

Mike Johnson Let’s Slip How He Hopes to Block Epstein Files Release

House Speaker Mike Johnson has tapped Senate Majority Leader John Thune to take up the torch of blocking the release of the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. During a press conference Tuesday, Johnson announced that he would support the House petition to release the

Microdramas and Short Form Media Take Center Stage at Crisp-Organized Content Conference in Seoul

The future couldn’t look more vertical than from the 76th floor of the Lotte Tower, the sixth tallest building in the world, where microdrama key stakeholders attended the conference Future Is Vertical: The Global Rise of Short Form Media. The splashy location was aptly chosen

Ariana Grande Says Her Upcoming ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Is the ‘Last Hurrah’

"The last 10 or 15 years will look very different to the ones that are coming up," Grande told Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast

Trump Rolls Out Literal Red Carpet for Bonesaw Saudi Leader MBS

President Trump gave a lavish welcome to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his visit to the U.S. Wednesday, complete with a red carpet reception at the White House. Bin Salman technically isn’t Saudi Arabia’s head of state, as that title belongs to his father, King

Trump, Saudi crown prince field questions on Khashoggi, 9/11

President Trump on Tuesday sought to deflect questions aimed at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over any role Riyadh had in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the murder of the U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Trump lashed out at a journalist

Home Depot shares tumble after chain slashes outlook, warns of ‘consumer uncertainty’

The shift in tone from the company comes as executives said that a widely expected pick-up in demand from easing US interest and mortgage rates had failed to materialize, likely amplifying concerns over a slowing economy.

Attacks on campus speech come from both sides

Universities are using AI and anonymous reporting systems to monitor faculty and students for "inappropriate" content, creating a culture of fear and censorship that threatens academic freedom.

Watch live: House set to vote on bill ordering DOJ to release Epstein files

The House is prepared to take up the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday afternoon, which, if passed, will order the Justice Department to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The vote comes less than a week after a discharge

Looking inside a well-preserved Neanderthal nose to solve a mystery about our ancestors' faces

A long-standing debate in paleontology about whether the distinctive Neanderthal nose evolved purely for the cold weather may have finally been solved, and it's all thanks to an ancient, exceptionally preserved nasal cavity.

Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House

Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in first White House visit since Washington Post journalist Khashoggi killing.

Geese Play Covers-Only Set With Songs By The Stooges, Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd, & More

Geese's new album Getting Killed is undoubtedly awesome, but in this economy, you don't become the buzziest band in Brooklyn just by putting out an awesome album. Amid the Getting Killed hype, Cameron Winter and company have also earned a reputation for their covers over the

Jeffries: Bondi may seek to block Epstein disclosures if law enacted

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday it’s possible Attorney General Pam Bondi could try to block the release of certain Jeffrey Epstein files, even if Congress approves a measure mandating the government documents be made public. In an interview on

What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives

Teenagers all over the world use social media and messaging apps as part of their daily lives. This is accompanied by growing concerns about negative effects of social media on youth mental health—and ongoing debates around limiting screen time and access to digital devices.

Trump Defends Saudi Prince MBS for Ordering Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

President Donald Trump offered a mind-boggling defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday when asked about the foreign kleptocrat ’s orchestrating the murder of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. During a joint press conference in the Oval Office,

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine will try to \"reactivate\" the diplomatic process to end his country's war with Russia.