Jackson Browne’s Son Ethan Dead at 52
Ethan appeared with his father on the cover of Rolling Stone not long after he was born, and later worked as an actor, model, and musician
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The best Game Pass co-op games to play with family on Thanksgiving
Stop arguing with the fam and start playing games with them. Game Pass has plenty of co-op multiplayer hits to enjoy this Thanksgiving.
Shoppers opt for basics over luxury goods this Black Friday over economic anxieties: report
“It’s hard to not feel like things are less affordable,” said financial auditor Megan Hamand.
Rian Johnson Wants Meryl Streep to Star in a ‘Knives Out’ Movie; Mila Kunis Pitches an ‘Avengers’-Like Installment With Kerry Washington, Jamie Lee Curtis and Zoe Saldaña
A torrential downpour drenched Los Angeles on Nov. 17, setting the perfect mood for a special screening of “Wake Up Dead Man,” the third installment of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” murder mystery franchise. “It’s Gothic, just like the movie. That’s how much power Netflix has:
Commentary: China holds all the cards in global pharmaceuticals
Besides rare earths, Beijing has other levers to pull should febrile US-China relations deteriorate again, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
South Korea's fourth space rocket launch successful, sends satellites into orbit
South Korea successfully launched its fourth homegrown space rocket Nuri on Thursday and put more than a dozen satellites into orbit, a live stream on YouTube by Korea Aerospace Research Institute showed, marking the country's first launch jointly conducted with a private
Latin America remains the world's most unequal region
The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned in its latest report that Latin America continues to be the most unequal region globally, with extreme concentration of wealth stifling growth and social mobility.
Trump’s FBI Spent Nearly $1 Million on Redacting Epstein Files
The bill mandating the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has been signed into law, but certain parts may still never be seen by the public. That’s at least in part because the DOJ has been paying FBI agents nearly $1 million in overtime to work on the
2 months after being acquired by private equity, Splash Damage is making major layoffs so it can 'remain agile,' even though it hasn't released a game since 2020
Splash Damage split from Tencent following the cancellation of Transformers Reactivate, and was acquired by an unnamed private equity investor in September.
Operations suspended at major Iraq gas field following drone attack
BAGHDAD - A drone attack prompted the suspension of operations at the Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest gas fields in Iraqi Kurdistan, field engineers said on Wednesday.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale Audience Got Scolded for Booing Carrie Ann Inaba — and More Things You Didn’t See on TV
“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 came to an end on Nov. 25 and while Robert Irwin, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron and Elaine Hendrix competed for the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy, there were some key moments not shown on the broadcast. Inside the ballroom, emotions were running
US: Two National Guardsmen shot near White House
Two US National Guardsmen and a suspect were shot and wounded near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed.
Rumored Japan photoresist ban sparks China’s worst fears
Chinese online forums and market chatters have recently been engulfed by speculation that Japan may have halted the export of photoresist, a critical material for semiconductor manufacturing exports, to China. Although the Japanese government and major Japanese suppliers have
Netflix Hosts Kate Winslet for Afternoon Tea in Celebration of Her Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’: “I Had to Be Really, Really Ready”
The Oscar-winning star's first foray in the director's chair is a film written by her son, 21-year-old Joe Anders: "We just had to hold hands and run at it."
MAGA Is Already Blaming Democrats for Two National Guards Getting Shot
Two National Guard members were shot just blocks away from the White House Wednesday, and although the identity and motive of the assailant is still unknown, MAGA Republicans are already blaming Democrats for the shooting. Right-wing commentators rushed to their social media
Sudan’s crisis and the looming migration pressure on Europe
Sudan is swept up in one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, devastated by two years of brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The consequences are catastrophic: millions are displaced, famine is rampant, and
Remembering Llyn Foulkes, Dawn Little Sky, and Dorothy Vogel
This week, we honor a quintessential LA artist, one of Disney’s first Native artists, a librarian who moonlighted as a collector, and more.
Persistent environmental toxins already accumulate in animal tissues during the fetal stage, research finds
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) begin to accumulate in the tissues of mammals already during the fetal stage, according to new research from the University of Oulu, Finland. The animal-model study found that environmental toxins had built up in the tissues of sheep raised
Monster Hunter Fans Just Made Magic: The Gathering Do Something Unprecedented
The latest Secret Lair drop announcement was a debacle The post Monster Hunter Fans Just Made Magic: The Gathering Do Something Unprecedented appeared first on Kotaku .
'Couldn’t do anything': deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands
A 65-year-old resident surnamed Yuen said his neighbourhood is home to many elderly residents who use wheelchairs and walkers, and the fire left him and his wife homeless.
Scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases
More than 300 people across academia and industry spilled into an auditorium to attend a BoltzGen seminar on Thursday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health (MIT Jameel Clinic). Headlining the event was MIT Ph.D. student and BoltzGen's
China protests US move to restrict visas for Central Americans with Beijing ties
WASHINGTON - China on Wednesday accused the United States of violating the United Nations Charter after Washington announced a visa policy that targeted people from Central American countries who work with Beijing.
Mamdani says he flipped through 'UFC at the White House' concept art in Oval Office
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) said that he saw concept art of the upcoming UFC fight at the White House during his meeting with President Trump last week. Mamdani told podcaster Adam Friedland on Tuesday's episode of "The Adam Friedland Show" that as he sat down
Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.
Quentin Tarantino Blasts ‘Hunger Games’ for Ripping Off ‘Battle Royale’ as He Starts to Reveal 20 Best Movies of 21st Century: How Did Suzanne Collins Not Get ‘Sued for Every F—ing Thing She Owns’?
Quentin Tarantino is the latest guest on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast,” where he started unveiling his list of the 20 greatest movies of the 21st century so far. The Oscar winner revealed his No. 20-11 picks: Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” (#20), Eli Roth’s “Cabin
Songs For The Dead: A Catacombs Conversation With Queens Of The Stone’s Josh Homme
Not long ago, Queens Of The Stone Age became the first band ever to get permission to play in the Paris Catacombs, the cemetery tunnels under the city. That's where they taped Queens Of The Stone Age: Alive In The Catacombs , the absorbing concert film and EP that they released
Brain's GPS hasn't changed in millions of years: Specialized neurons may be vital to evolutionary survival
The same brain cells linked to disorientation in Alzheimer's disease have been preserved—and even slightly increased—across millions of years of evolution.
New study shows how DNA is recognized by proteins that control gene expression
With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to increased knowledge about gene regulation in human cells.
These Rabbit-Size Marsupials Have Chomping Superpowers
Australian rat kangaroos can crack nuts that would break the jaws of most animals The post These Rabbit-Size Marsupials Have Chomping Superpowers appeared first on Nautilus .
Chef Nancy Silverton on Why Her New Diner With Phil Rosenthal, Max & Helen’s, Doesn’t Take Reservations, Redesigning Soho House’s Garden Menu and the Customer Who Wanted His Tuna Melt…Cold!
There’s a debate heating up over tuna melts in Larchmont. It’s not all-out food war, but chef Nancy Silverton was a bit taken aback when she heard about a customer’s complaint at Max & Helen’s, the new diner she opened last week with television creator and host Phil Rosenthal
South Carolina Sets Long Lens Development Program for Palmetto State Producers
South Carolina has launched a production development program that aims to foster homegrown film and TV projects from Palmetto State-based creatives. The Long Lens program will offer support from a clutch of entertainment industry veterans to local producers as they develop,
Corral technique measures fragile quantum states in magnet-superconductor hybrids from afar
Hybrid materials made of magnets and superconductors give rise to fascinating quantum phenomena, which are so sensitive that it is crucial to measure them with minimal interference. Researchers at the University of Hamburg and the University of Illinois Chicago have now
Multipolarity: the Russian world order in disguise
When the Cold War ended, ideology lost its organizing function. A shift away from the debate of capitalism vs. socialism to a unipolar world led by the US-centric international system. Today, history is repeating itself, not as tragedy or farce but as strategic redesign. One
Gender imbalance hinders equitable environmental governance, say UN scientists
Inclusive representation is fundamental to equitable and effective environmental governance, particularly in addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation, the three focus areas of the well-known Rio Conventions.
'Just crazy': FDA facing backlash over withdrawal of proposed rule to screen some cosmetics for asbestos
The Environmental Working Group is criticizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency abruptly withdrew a proposed rule meant to prevent asbestos contamination in talc-based cosmetic products. The Biden-era regulation would have required standardized screening
Trump: 'Animal' who shot National Guard members 'will pay a very steep price'
President Trump lashed out Wednesday at the suspect who shot two members of the National Guard just blocks from the White House. "The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded,
Climate change could expand habitats for malaria mosquitoes, researchers warn
An insistent buzzing at sunset followed by itchy, spotted legs. Here in Denmark, mosquitoes are mostly an annoying—but generally harmless—nuisance. That is far from the case in many parts of the world.
Severe flooding in Thailand kills at least 33, strands tens of thousands
A deluge in Thailand is the latest in a string of deadly weather across Southeast Asia.
Polite robots in schools prompt children to respond with courtesy and empathy
The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them, and willing to attribute human-like qualities to them? Researchers from SWPS University have shown that in most cases, children treat
Why These Four Veteran Actors Are Suddenly Back in the Oscar Conversation
In a season rife with high-profile stars commanding attention at every turn, now’s the time to spotlight performers delivering exceptional but quieter work — especially those whose names haven’t entered the Oscar conversation lately, even though their talent never waned.
All of the Rivers
Perhaps inspired by All Streets , Ben Fry’s map of all the streets in the US, Nelson Minar built a US map out of all the rivers in the country . Minar put all the data and files he used up on Github so you can make your own version. [This is a vintage post originally from
Trump says South Africa is not invited to next year's G20
President Trump said Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year's Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, escalating his feud with South African officials over allegations of mistreatment of white farmers. Trump posted the decision on Truth Social as this year's
Wizards delays MTG's Monster Hunter Secret Lair following fan backlash
After the Secret Lair reveal last week and the backlash that ensued, Wizards has delayed Monster Hunter's MTG Superdrop to next year.
Two National Guard soldiers have been shot dead in the middle of Washington D.C.
Two National Guard soldiers have been killed in a shooting on Wednesday near the White House, according to the state's governor. Washington D.C. police are investigating the attack, but said that one suspect is in custody.
French Thriller ‘The Hunt’ Pulled From AppleTV+ After Plagiarism Allegations
The series was set to premiere next week, but has been "temporarily postponed" as its production company Gaumont investigates
Marvel Rivals’ New Mode Sounds Like The Stuff That Crashes Your PC
What happens if 36 Doctor Stranges open a portal on the field at once? The post Marvel Rivals’ New Mode Sounds Like The Stuff That Crashes Your PC appeared first on Kotaku .
Epic boss Tim Sweeney thinks stores like Steam should stop labelling games as being made with AI: 'It makes no sense,' he says, because 'AI will be involved in nearly all future production'
Don't need a notice if everyone's doing it.
Bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump to reject Myanmar election results
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to reject the outcome of the upcoming elections in Myanmar, which they said "could not be free or fair" amid its ongoing civil war. The lawmakers warned that the Dec. 28 elections "are designed to
2 National Guard members shot near White House
Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday. Local police have a suspect in custody. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene of the shooting at 17th and I Street alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Another Long-Time Game Studio Is On The Chopping Block After Being Bought By Private Equity
Splash Damage, the studio behind Gears Tactics and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory , announced possible layoffs The post Another Long-Time Game Studio Is On The Chopping Block After Being Bought By Private Equity appeared first on Kotaku .