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Venezuela could be sitting on a big Bitcoin stash, experts say. Here's what could happen next
Although it's hard to say how much bitcoin could be held by Venezuela, it's likely the regime has amassed considerable holdings of the token, experts said.
How Yunus’s interim government began repairing Bangladesh’s banks
When Bangladesh’s interim government under economist Muhammad Yunus took office after the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched regime, it inherited a banking sector on the verge of systemic failure. By mid-2024, officially reported non-performing loans had exceeded 1.7
“Norman Rockwell was antifa”, says Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter. “So you’ll understand...
“Norman Rockwell was antifa” , says Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter. “So you’ll understand her indignation when President Trump began hijacking her grandfather’s legacy to promote what she considers modern-day fascism.”
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to Decrease Music Performances to a ‘Variable’ Number Per Week
In a move that reflects the downsizing of late-night TV, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be decreasing its music performances in the coming weeks, a source confirms to Variety. The news was first reported late Monday by the Hollywood Reporter, which cited sources saying music
AI river forecasts may be accurate, but based on flawed logic
Artificial intelligence is changing how we predict river flow—but a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia shows that these models often get the right answers for the wrong reasons.
Beloved Curator Kathleen Goncharov Dies at 73
Her decorated 40-year career included serving as a US Commissioner for the 50th Venice Biennale.
Amazon Prime free PC games for January 2026 announced
Amazon Prime members can download and stream over 20 games this month with their subscription.
New census of sun's neighbors reveals best potential real estate for life
A new study led by a Georgia State University astronomy graduate student is a major step forward in the search for stars that could host Earth-like planets that may prove to be good havens for life to develop. Sebastián Carrazco-Gaxiola shared the results at the January 2026
Advanced quantum detectors are reinventing the search for dark matter
When it comes to understanding the universe, what we know is only a sliver of the whole picture.
Walz says he won't resign amid scandal, slams Trump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) vowed “over my dead body” that he would resign from his position as the North Star State’s top executive amid a fraud scandal that’s embroiled the state, and he attacked President Trump for promoting a social media conspiracy online around Walz and
Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development
A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds and feeding stations to attract avian species for non-invasive observation and
Mass spec innovation uses 'bin' sorting to detect overlooked molecules
Weight says a lot. In the kitchen, it could mean cooking with too little or too much of an ingredient. For scientists, a molecule's weight can help determine its makeup. This, in turn, can shed light on whether a potential drug is acting on the body or not working at all.
How a persistent chemical enters our surface waters: Modeling TFA formation and distribution in the atmosphere
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are difficult to break down and are likely to remain in the environment for decades or even centuries, where they can accumulate in
Taliban assassination in Iran shows a new geography of repression
On December 24 in Tehran, an unknown assailant killed General Ikramuddin Saree, a former senior police commander of Afghanistan’s republican government and a prominent figure in the National Resistance Front (Jabha-ye Moqawemat-e Milli). Saree, who had sought refuge in Iran
Trump floats reimbursing US oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy industry
Trump told NBC News that he thinks American firms could get Venezuela’s oil fields “up and running” within 18 months.
Small group of Proud Boys protesters march to the Capitol on Jan. 6 anniversary
A small group of Proud Boys protesters marched to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the building. The group convened by the Ellipse midday Tuesday, later making their way to the west Capitol grounds, The Hill’s partner network
Americans generally like wolves, except when we're reminded of our politics
Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus opponents: celebratory wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone National Park and
MTV Simulator Features 25,000+ Music Videos And Is Very Cool
If you long for the days when music wasn't filtered by an algorithm and featured cool videos, this website is for you The post MTV Simulator Features 25,000+ Music Videos And Is Very Cool appeared first on Kotaku .
Magic just revealed its Lorwyn Eclipsed precon decklists, and they're both shockingly powerful
Wizards of the Coast fully revealed the decklists for Dance of the Elements and Blight Curse, with two unique but overpowered playstyles.
2M Epstein documents under review: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing over 2 million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's legal cases, according to a Monday court filing. The update from Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, come as Democrats and
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says
The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.
Marine regression emerges as key driver of Late Paleozoic Ice Age in high-resolution model
Earth system box models are essential tools for reconstructing long-term climatic and environmental evolution and uncovering Earth system mechanisms. To overcome the spatiotemporal resolution limitations of current deep-time models, a research team has developed CESM-SCION, a
New York City Ballet Art Series Presents Thibaut Grevet
The French director and photographer’s work will be on view at three special performances in January and February.
‘Stranger Things 5’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 9 Most Popular English-Language Series of All Time With 105.7 Million Views So Far
Season 5 of “Stranger Things” joined Netflix’s list of its most popular English-language TV titles of all time immediately after becoming eligible with the release of the series finale on New Year’s Eve. As a whole, the season has reached 105.7 million views so far. Netflix
Kristen Stewart Teases Jesse Eisenberg for Watching Her Movie on a Laptop as They Break Down How Directing Changes Their Acting: ‘I Get Mad at People Now for Cutting’
“I swear to God. I’m going to kill myself,” Kristen Stewart says, ribbing her longtime friend Jesse Eisenberg for watching her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” on his laptop. The “Twilight” star, who earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Princess Diana in
Doctors' visits for flu-like illness at highest rate on record since 1997
Activity during the current flu season is growing to severe levels, with the percentage of doctors' visits for flu-like illnesses reaching the highest level on record, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the
Maduro kidnapped, but former Honduran president pardoned? Hypocrisy.
If you’re confused by the White House’s message on drugs right now, you’re not alone — because the logic simply doesn’t add up.
Mia Goth Calls Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ “One of the Greatest Experiences of My Life”
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the ‘Frankenstein’ star in Palm Springs, where she opened up (briefly) on working with Nolan and loving Shawn Levy’s energy on ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’
White House unveils Jan. 6 webpage saying Democrats 'staged the real insurrection,' criticizing Capitol Police
The White House launched a website Tuesday praising President Trump for his handling of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, simultaneously blaming Democrats for having “masterfully reversed reality” and saying Trump “corrected a historic wrong” in pardoning those charged with crimes
Wright to meet with oil companies as Trump seeks to move on Venezuela reserves
Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to meet with oil companies in the wake of the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. A spokesperson for the Energy Department confirmed that the meeting will occur, saying in a Tuesday email, "Secretary Wright
Steven Towns’ Quilted Works Emphasize Black Joy as Resistance in ‘Safer Waters’
'Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury' continues through June 14 at the Wichita Art Museum. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
Shelled amoeba crawls like an octopus, shifting tactics on the go
An international team of researchers led by Hokkaido University has characterized the unique mechanics that enable Arcella, a shelled, single-celled amoeba, to move skillfully across different surfaces.
DJ Seinfeld – “Plush”
DJ Seinfeld just came steaming into 2026. The Swedish DJ/producer and lo-fi house leading light has given official release to “Plush,” a single that’s been part of his live sets for a while now. Streaked with an array of synth hooks and a wispy vocal melody, the track’s main
US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.
Avengers: Doomsday trailer 4 leaks, shows Wakanda-F4 meeting
The Wakandans, Namor, and the Thing star in the fourth trailer for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.
Everything Trump’s Done to Take Over Greenland as His Obsession Grows
The White House triggered international alarm when it ordered U.S. troops to storm Venezuela and capture the country’s leader Nicolas Maduro. Donald Trump’s blatant violation of international law and order transformed his rhetoric, which was until Saturday blithely dismissed as
Webb reveals a sample of galaxies with unusual features, nicknamed 'Platypus'
After combing through NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's archive of sweeping extragalactic cosmic fields, a small team of astronomers at the University of Missouri says they have identified a sample of galaxies that have a previously unseen combination of features.
‘Star Search’ Returns After 20 Years With Judges Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen, Jelly Roll
The revival of the live talent competition that launched the careers of stars like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Adam Sandler premieres on Netflix on Jan. 20
How well-meaning allies increase stress for marginalized people
Someone in the office makes a racially insensitive comment, and a white co-worker asks a Black colleague to help correct the offender.
Surprise! Trump Has Barely Released Any Epstein Files at All
The Department of Justice revealed Monday that it has only released less than one percent of the documents related to the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged child trafficking. In a letter sent Monday to Manhattan-based District Judge Paul Engelmayer , Attorney
Snail Mail’s Doppelgänger Is Crushing It on ‘Jeopardy!’
A software engineer from Texas, who’s currently competing in the Wildcard Tournament, addressed her striking resemblance to singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan
Embark boss says Arc Raiders $40 price was inspired by the likes of Helldivers 2: 'We'd rather make people feel like it's totally worth 40 bucks'
Embark and Arrowhead have found a multiplayer pricing sweet spot.
Webb finds early-universe analog's unexpected talent for making dust
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted two rare kinds of dust in the dwarf galaxy Sextans A, one of the most chemically primitive galaxies near the Milky Way.
Cracking sleep's evolutionary code: Neuron protection traced back to jellyfish and sea anemones
A new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions of years ago in jellyfish and sea anemones, among the earliest creatures with nervous systems. By tracing this mechanism back to these ancient animals, the research
Actor Michael Rapaport says he's running for NYC mayor in 2029
Actor and podcaster Michael Rapaport says he's running for New York City mayor in 2029, railing against Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) just days after the democratic socialist was sworn into office. "I, Michael Rapaport, will be running for mayor of New York City in 2029," the
Ticking time bomb: Some northeastern US farmers report as many as 70 tick encounters over a 6-month period
Finding one tick on your body is scary enough—tick-borne diseases are serious—but what if you found more than 10 on yourself in just one month? That's the plight of some farmers as the threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases grows, according to new research featuring experts at
Venezuela bonds are the hottest trade on Wall Street this week. But there are big risks from here
Investors are betting that a political transition along with a clearer path to asset recovery could unlock value that has been frozen for nearly a decade.
‘This Is Not a Peaceful Protest!’
"A visual archive of Jan. 6, 2021, through the lenses of those who were there."
Skims and Team USA’s New Olympics Collection Is Officially Here
Skims is going all in on sports in 2026 — starting with a continued partnership with Team USA ahead of the Winter Olympics, which kick off in Milan on Feb. After high-profile collections tied to Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024, the latest Skims for Team USA drop gives
