This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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Cobrah Announces Debut Album Torn: Hear “Hush”
Provocative sing-speak songrtress Cobrah has announced her debut album Torn, out March 6 via Atlantic Records. She’s shared the new single “Hush” alongside the announcement with a video directed by Julius Hayes. Cobrah is a multidisciplinary artist from Gothenburg, Sweden that
Full frontal male nudity is having a major mainstream media moment
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and The Pitt all put prominent penises on the screen for narrative effect.
Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan-Starrer ‘Josephine’ Wins Two Top Awards at Sundance
The politically-charged ceremony also saw awards go to ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘Shame and Money,’ ‘To Hold a Mountain,’ ‘The Incomer,’ Josef Kubota Wladyka, J.M. Harper and others.
Lab study suggests longer waves fracture floating ice sheets at lower stress
When waves are moving across ice-covered seas, they can cause sheets of ice to bend and ultimately break. Understanding the processes underlying these wave-induced ice fractures and predicting when they will occur could help to better forecast how climate change will impact the
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, setting up a high-stakes confirmation fight
Donald Trump said on Friday he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to become the next chair of the U.S. central bank, replacing Jerome Powell when Powell’s term as chair expires in May. The announcement, delivered via Truth Social, follows months of
Trump says he’s reopening Venezuelan airspace and Americans may visit
Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.
Heaviest snowfall in 200 years blankets Moscow, disrupting daily life
Muscovites struggle to make their way through heavy piles of snow in Russia's capital as the city witnesses the largest snowfall in more than 200 years, according to Moscow State University meteorologists.
Pokémon Ascended Heroes Is Out And One Card Is Already Going For Over $1,000
Also: meet John Dragon Ball The post Pokémon Ascended Heroes Is Out And One Card Is Already Going For Over $1,000 appeared first on Kotaku .
Catherine O’Hara’s Career in Photos, From ‘Home Alone’ to ‘Beetlejuice’ to ‘The Studio’
Catherine O’Hara had a storied comedic career in films and television, from her start in the iconic sketch comedy series “Second City Television” to recent hits such as “The Studio” and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” With her death on Jan. 30, she leaves behind a long legacy of
Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice
“What surprised us here was the clarity of the signal” The post Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice appeared first on Nautilus .
WWE 2K26 gets CM Punk on the cover, new battle passes, and Switch 2 mouse controls
WWE 2K26 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC.
Bruno Mars Named Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026; Sets Exclusive RSD Compilation LP, Plus Advance Listening Parties for New Album
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18. In addition, independent record
Judge refuses to release DC pipe bomb suspect
A federal judge has rejected a request to be released pending trial from the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national committees ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, an appointee of former
The pros and cons of pesticides and fertilizers in real-world mandarin orange farms
Researchers led by Yasunori Ichihashi at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan recently examined how different kinds of pesticides and fertilizers affect mandarin oranges across Japan. Their study, published in Plant Biotechnology, involving advanced
Claude Cahun’s Survival Guide for the Ages
A new translation of the French artist’s 1930 memoir is a kaleidoscopic collection of dialogues, sketches, and Blakean proverbs.
Data Analytics Firm SūmerSports to Launch ‘The Evaluation’ NFL Draft Series Hosted by WWE Alum Ettore ‘Big E’ Ewen
Data analytics firm SūmerSports is set to launch “The Evaluation,” a studio show that will use data and analytics to analyze pro football teams and the potential of the 2026 season’s rookie players leading in to the NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25. The program will air
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners, linked to Islamic State militants, a government official said on Friday. The al-Hol and Roj camps hold more than 28,000 people, mostly Syrians
Is Kevin Warsh Really the Fed Chair of Trump’s Dreams?
President Donald Trump, who is an inflation dove, announced Friday morning that he will name Kevin Warsh—whose past record is that of an inflation hawk—to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Trump has been so desperate to lower interest rates that last he
A Bunch Of Big Video Game Company Stocks Just Tanked For A Very Dumb Reason
Google's reveal of its new AI game world making tool, Project Genie, has seemingly spooked some investors The post A Bunch Of Big Video Game Company Stocks Just Tanked For A Very Dumb Reason appeared first on Kotaku .
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
Holder on Gabbard presence at Fulton County raid: 'Huge concerns'
Former Attorney General Eric Holder (D) said Thursday he has “huge concerns” about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s presence during the recent FBI raid of election offices in Georgia, arguing she has “no role” in domestic activities. “I have huge concerns. The
Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest
Trump says he didn't discuss rate cuts with Warsh: 'Inappropriate'
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday that he did not discuss interest rate cuts with his Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh, insisting that would be “inappropriate.” When asked whether Warsh had committed to him that he would cut interest rates if he
DOJ opens federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, but holds back on Renee Good
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will join a variety of federal entities investigating the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, tapping the involvement of a segment of DOJ that reviews excessive force by police. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Big stage, big claims, no mechanism for real peace
Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" was presented as a new architecture for global stability at Davos, but lacks the necessary components of a functioning international institution and risks creating a U.S.-centric club that sidelines dissenting states and normalizes bypassing
Channing Tatum’s ‘Josephine,’ ‘Nuisance Bear’ Win Sundance Grand Jury Prizes
“Josephine,” a family drama that earned raves for the performances of Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves when it premiered at Sundance, won the festival’s grand jury prize for U.S. dramatic competition, as well as the audience award for U.S. narrative.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 somehow survives the bloodbath at Ubisoft: creative director says he's 'saddened' by the layoffs and cancellations, but the 19-year project is 'unaffected'
"We remain committed and focused on delivering a remarkable game for our players to enjoy."
Liquid-repellent particle coating enables near-frictionless motion of pico- to nanoliter droplets
The precise control of tiny droplets on surfaces is essential for advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and next‐generation lab‐on‐a‐chip diagnostics. However, once droplet volume reaches pico- and nanoliter scales, the droplets become extremely sensitive to microscopic
DOJ’s Arrest of Don Lemon Is Already Going Off the Rails
After a magistrate judge left Attorney General Pam Bondi furious by rejecting a criminal complaint against journalist Don Lemon on January 18, she tried to get her revenge Friday morning. The Department of Justice arrested Lemon in Los Angeles on charges related to his
Quantum mechanical effects help overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy
Researchers from Regensburg and Birmingham have overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy. With the help of quantum mechanical effects, they succeeded for the first time in performing optical measurements with atomic resolution. Their work is published in the
A bizarre GTA San Andreas glitch is making speedruns relevant again
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas speedrunners just discovered a new 'skip the whole game' strategy, resulting in a new world record
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71
Catherine O’Hara, a veteran actor who starred in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Best in Show,” has died, her manager confirmed to Variety. She was 71. O’Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. O’Hara’s Hollywood career spanned five decades,
Trump’s Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Even Crazier Than You Think
Donald Trump has sued the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department after an agency contractor leaked his tax returns, revealing that he hadn’t paid income tax for a decade—but his lawsuit isn’t likely to stand up to scrutiny. In court documents filed late Thursday,
Republican Senate campaign arm raised $88 million in 2025
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) raised $88 million in 2025, the campaign arm announced on Friday, as the party fights to hold onto the Senate in the midterms later this year. It’s the NRSC’s best off-year fundraising haul since 2021, leaving nearly $20
10 Amazing Games To Play On Your Phone Instead Of Doomscrolling
There are so many great ways to spend your screen time that aren't pure horror The post 10 Amazing Games To Play On Your Phone Instead Of Doomscrolling appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump signs executive order bringing IndyCar race to streets of DC
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday that will bring the IndyCar race to the streets of Washington, D.C. this summer as a part of the country’s 250th anniversary. The race’s theme, which will be dubbed ‘Greatness with American Motorracing,’ will take place by
Immunoglobulin G's overlooked hinge turns out to be a structural control hub
The lower hinge of immunoglobulin G (IgG), an overlooked part of the antibody, acts as a structural and functional control hub, according to a study by researchers at Science Tokyo. Deleting a single amino acid in this region transforms a full-length antibody into a stable
Cotton PAC polling says voters want DHS to ‘tone down’
Polling from a group linked to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) found that a generous sum of Americans want Immigration and Customs Enforcement to “tone down” its tactics, according to a report from Punchbowl News. A poll by America One Policies PAC showed that 41 percent of
YouTube Star Markiplier’s Self-Financed Horror Film ‘Iron Lung’ Is Opening on 4,000 Screens After Fan Demand: It ‘Makes Me Tear Up. They Leapt at an Opportunity to Help Me’
Mark Edward Fischbach, better known to his 38 million YouTube subscribers as Markiplier, has always been a one-man operation. It’s why when it came to directing his first feature film, he also starred in, wrote, edited, financed and distributed it. The movie, a claustrophobic
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
Paramount Skydance Hires D.C. Lobbyist Ted Lehman as Head of U.S. Public Policy and Government Affairs
Paramount Skydance has hired Ted Lehman, who has more than 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and the private sector, as senior vice president, head of U.S. public policy and government affairs. Lehman will lead the media company’s Washington, D.C., office, in charge of all
Metallic markers make direct measurement of protein activity possible
Cells operate on rules not vibes, including when on the precipice of persisting or perishing. Yet, with prior research methods, scientists studying this phenomenon had to infer how cells choose to sustain themselves or self-destruct based on the output of their protein
Senate set to pass government funding bill Friday after Graham pledges to lift hold
The Senate is on track to pass a government funding package Friday afternoon after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told colleagues that he will release his hold on the massive spending bill if he gets a vote on legislation to crack down on sanctuary cities. Graham brought the
Crimson Desert is reaching RPG hype levels up there with Skyrim
Pearl Abyss' ambitious RPG and its massive open world is drawing comparisons to franchises like The Witcher and God of War, but is it that good?
Superman’s new fusion pays tribute to his many Dragon Ball Z ties
DC K.O. #3 gives Superman a Vegito-style fusion, complete with Potara earrings, recognizing the Man of Steel's long influence on Dragon Ball and Goku.
Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid
President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the US "armada" near Iran was bigger than the one he dispatched to topple Venezuela's leader. "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want,
A Greek star catalog from the dawn of astronomy, revealed
Researchers are using X-rays to discover invisible markings left on ancient parchment containing information from the Greek astronomer Hipparchus.
