Gene Simmons ‘Didn’t Intend to Hurt’ Ace Frehley or His Legacy With Comments About His Death
"Upon rereading my words, I see how it hurt everyone. Again, I apologize. I’ve always loved Ace. Always," the Kiss member said
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Billionaires Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk racing to build AI data centers in space: report
The concept of orbital data centers has gained traction among tech giants as those on Earth have driven up demand for electricity and water to cool their servers.
Cats' purrs reveal who's who better than their meows
A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic cat's purr reveals far more about its individual identity than its meow. While meows are highly flexible and vary strongly depending on the situation, a
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Photronics, AeroVironment, Maplebear, GE Vernova & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is complete
If you feel a thrill every time we discover something new about the cosmos, then November 25th may have been a noteworthy day to you. That's the day that NASA completed assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. The two main segments of the powerful space telescope were
Iberian peninsula is rotating clockwise, according to new geodynamic data
Asier Madarieta, a researcher in the EHU's HGI (Water Environmental Processes) group, has analyzed how the Earth's crust is being compressed and deformed in the field where Eurasia and Africa meet in the Western Mediterranean. His work contributes towards understanding this
UN human rights office in 'survival mode' with €77m budget shortfall, Türk says
Many UN organisations, including the World Health Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration, have slashed spending this year because some donors have cut back foreign aid.
‘Natchez’ Documentarian on the Ghosts of the Civil War That Continue to Haunt the American South
Suzannah Herbert discussed her film with The Hollywood Reporter at the recent SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
I hate how good this is: Radiohead sings Santa Claus Is Coming...
I hate how good this is: Radiohead sings Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (There I Ruined It). 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Meta divided by conflict between new AI brainiacs and longtime Zuck loyalists: report
A key player in the alleged conflict is Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder of Scale AI who joined Meta after it paid $15 billion for his startup. He now leads the TBD Lab of researchers.
Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Series Spanning Their Lives In Development From Lucie Arnaz and Bob Greenblatt (EXCLUSIVE)
Everybody knows Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and the legend of “I Love Lucy.” But do they really? There have been several movies over the years about the two icons, including Aaron Sorkin’s recent “Being the Ricardos.” But the story of “Lucy and Desi” goes far beyond the smash
What's at stake as Yemeni separatists gain ground?
UAE-backed south Yemeni separatists have taken control of vast new areas, rattling the anti-Houthi government and threatening to further divide a country fractured by more than a decade of civil war. Yemen is already split between the Iran-backed Houthis who control much of the
Dust Bunny review: Bryan Fuller and Mads Mikkelsen are at their best on the big screen
If you love the kaleidoscope of horror and comedy from Bryan Fuller's previous projects like Hannibal and Dead Like Me, watch Dust Bunny.
LISTEN: Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on the Threat to Moviegoing From Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: ‘We Cannot Survive Simply on Blockbusters’
On today’s episode, Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibitors to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery news. The leader of the world’s largest lobbying group for movie theater owners unpacks why
Cosmic trip could help bacteria keep future space missions safe from radiation
A new research collaboration that fuses fashion and science is set to send bacteria into space—and the outcomes could create radiation-sensitive fabrics capable of preventing skin cancer on Earth and protecting space explorers on the moon.
‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 Sets Netflix Release Date, Drops First Look at Mickey Haller Facing Murder Charge
“The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 4 officially has a premiere date on Netflix. The fourth season of the legal drama will debut on Feb. 5, 2026. The new season is based on the sixth book in Michael Connelly’s “Lincoln Lawyer” novel series, “The Law of Innocence.” Netflix has also
Rose Byrne to Receive Breakthrough Performance Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Exclusive)
The Film Awards will take place on Jan. 3, and the festival will run from Jan. 2 to Jan. 12.
Democrats' path to victory: Focus on economy and renewal
The Democratic Party has the opportunity to regain control of the House and Senate in 2026 and the White House in 2028 by listening to voters, developing new ideas, and creating an economic agenda that meets the needs of Americans.
Bats might be the next bird flu wild card
Finding that vampire bats along Peru’s coast carried H5N1 antibodies raises concerns that multiple bat species could become reservoirs for the virus.
'Mindful gifting' could be the kindest thing you do for yourself and others this Christmas
This year's Christmas advert from UK department store John Lewis is notable for its emotional impact and captivating storytelling. In it, a middle-aged former raver is gifted a vintage vinyl record by his son. The focus is on this fairly modest gift, which quietly speaks a
MEPs meet the Pope at the Vatican
A group of MEPs had an audience with Pope Leo XIV today (10 December) at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, on the occasion of the ECR Group’s study days taking place in Rome. Addressing the delegation of Euro parliamentarians, the Holy Father emphasised the importance of Europe’s
Magic's Marvel Super Heroes set reveal exposes wild combos for Hulk cards
Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk and World War Hulk are primed to shake up Magic: The Gathering's meta in June.
Fed set to reveal rate decision; mammoth defense bill hits House floor
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year, while the House is voting on the annual Defense policy bill and Trump has admitted his "s---hole" remark.
Ancient humans mastered fire-making 400,000 years ago, study shows
Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago.
Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than believed, archaeological study finds
A team of researchers led by the British Museum has unearthed the oldest known evidence of fire-making, dating back more than 400,000 years, in a field in Suffolk. The discovery shows humans were making fire about 350,000 years earlier than previously known.
Avengers: Doomsday trailer release date and length: Everything we know right now
Disney is hoping to build up hype for Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU. But when will the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday arrive?
Courtney Love Documentary Antiheroine, Charli XCX Mockumentary The Moment To Premiere At Sundance
Sundance Film Festival will be held for the first time since founder Robert Redford's death — and for the last time in Park City, UT before a move to Boulder — from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1. The fest's full film lineup dropped today, and it includes several noteworthy music movies.
LHC delivers a record number of particle collisions in 2025
All experiments broke records in the final full operating year of the third run of the LHC.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s $30 DLC Pay Gates A Fix For Its Insufferable Shiny Grind
Mega Dimension has a roundabout way to find more Shinies if you drop the cash The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s $30 DLC Pay Gates A Fix For Its Insufferable Shiny Grind appeared first on Kotaku .
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.
Democrats expand target map for statehouses, citing 2025 wins
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) on Wednesday unveiled an expanded target map for statehouses after notching key wins in the 2025 elections. Democrats are hoping to capture the majority of both chambers in the Arizona and New Hampshire legislatures, while
Ruthven – “Precognition” & “Bottle”
London R&B singer Sean Nelson, better known as Ruthven, is part of Jai and A.K. Paul’s Paul Institute circle, and he released his debut album Rough & Ready last year. A few months ago, Ruthven dropped a funky single called “Kiss Goodnight.” Today, he shares Precognition, a new
How local lobstermen could help save our coastal habitats
As fishery management practices struggle to keep up with warming waters, the insights of local lobstermen provide an invaluable understanding of changing dynamics, new research shows.
Analysis of Diplodocus dinosaur scales reveals possible speckled color patterning
Scientists have long been trying to reconstruct the appearance of dinosaurs. The tidbits they are able to piece together from fossils and other analysis are displayed in museums, educational materials, and media, lending to our idea of what these ancient creatures looked like.
A pioneering study on the feasibility of asteroid mining
Much remains to be known about the chemical composition of small asteroids. Their potential to harbor valuable metals, materials from the early solar system, and the possibility of obtaining a geochemical record of their parent bodies makes them promising candidates for future
King of Meat studio was reportedly expecting 100,000 concurrent players, but it peaked at 320 on Steam—and that was during a free weekend
Glowmade is now reportedly making layoffs.
Warped galaxies linked to satellite patterns and cosmic web alignment
A research team led by Professor Woong-bae Zee at Sejong University has uncovered compelling evidence that the distinctive warped shapes of many disk galaxies are closely tied to both their surrounding satellite systems and the vast cosmic web in which they reside.
If 4K gaming is just too easy for your RTX 5090, then try it on Asus' new 5K ROG Strix display and watch it weep
Or you could just use its 1440p dual-mode option and enjoy the 330 Hz refresh rate.
Searchable Bronze Age site database could help answer key questions about ancient Anatolia
To boost our understanding of a little-known civilization that thrived more than 3,000 years ago, scientists have built an easy-to-use digital catalog of 483 Bronze Age sites in western Anatolia.
ALICE solves mystery of light-nuclei survival
Observations of the formation of light-nuclei from high-energy collisions may help in the hunt for dark matter.
Three IRGC members killed near Iran-Pakistan border: What to know
Iran is seeking to cooperate more closely with Pakistan on security in response to unrest on their border and the insurgency from Baluchi groups.
Israel reopens Jordan crossing as pressure builds to advance Gaza truce
The move to restore the Allenby crossing as a transit point for relief comes as pressure builds on Israel to move the ceasefire in Gaza into its second phase.
Hidden gatekeeper of cell death reveals new layer of control
A new Dartmouth study opens new avenues for understanding—and potentially manipulating—how cells decide to live or die.
How ‘Frankenstein’ Composer Alexandre Desplat Used a Silver Violin to Unlock the Creature’s Theme
As Guillermo del Toro’s go-to composer, Alexandre Desplat knew about the filmmaker’s desire to tell his version of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” While del Toro loved the story, Desplat admits his own relationship with the iconic character was pretty much non-existent. He had
Billy Strings Makes His Debut on ‘Tiny Desk’ After Sending Audition Tape: ‘It Only Took 12 More Years’
The musician performed “Red Daisy,” “My Alice,” “Malfunction Junction,” and “Gild the Lily”