US issues new North Korea-related sanctions
Oct 28 - The United States issued new North Korea-related sanctions on Wednesday, targeting 10 individuals and one entity, according to a notice posted to the Treasury Department's website.
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Japan's genome-editing law sets a global ethics challenge
A Hiroshima University researcher contends that Japan's newly enacted law regulating human genome-edited embryos and germ cells marks a significant advance in the governance of reproductive genome editing. Tsutomu Sawai, professor at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of
DC judge orders new golf course hearing after Trump vows to push ahead with redevelopment
A federal judge is ordering a new hearing regarding President Trump's plans to redevelop East Potomac Park after he posted on social media this week vowing to press ahead with his plans for the property despite her ruling halting it. After U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes granted
Rename a real issue: America’s determinants of health
Over the past few years, politics has increasingly shaped these determinants, often in not so favorable ways.
Israel's election result is messy - here's why
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
Kevin Morby – “Nursery Rhyme” (Feat. Lonnie Holley)
The post Kevin Morby – “Nursery Rhyme” (Feat. Lonnie Holley) appeared first on Stereogum .
Wendy’s stock soars on report struggling chain could go private
Its bid marks a roughly 20% premium over Wendy’s closing price on Tuesday of about $1.2 billion, and comes after years of Trian pushing for a sale of the struggling burger franchise.
Against all expectations, researchers control the magnetic core of a single atom
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) have succeeded in controlling the magnetism in the nucleus of a single atom with radio waves. This came as a surprise: until now, physicists believed that this nuclear spin could not be manipulated directly. The
Nature-inspired additive could help protect living cells during freezing and thawing
In Australia, around 2,000 people are on the waiting list to receive an organ transplant, but thanks to new research being undertaken at the University of New England (UNE), this number could someday be significantly reduced.
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88
Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for films including “The Changeling,” “The Krays” and “The Ruling Class” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 88. Over a career spanning six decades, Medak directed 27 feature films, moving between psychological
Proton's Black Friday sale is already live: ditch Google with up to 70% off its VPN and 50% off unlimited plan
That's just $2.99 a month for Proton VPN.
Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.
University of Connecticut Offers a Funded MFA in Studio Art
Develop your creative practice. Gain teaching experience. Join a community of artists and educators.
Passenger ship suspends global cruise because of fuel costs, stranding hundreds
A U.S. passenger ship Tuesday paused its global three-year voyage in Cambodia because of fuel costs, stranding hundreds of passengers. The MV Odyssey, which began its voyage from Belfast, Northern Ireland, two years ago, has no certain departure date as it remains docked at the
A Macro Journey Underwater Reveals the Radiant Geometries of Coral
Filmmaker Sandro Bocci brings us up close with coral reefs and their striking array of color, texture, and pattern. 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
Andrew Yang: 'Speculation has officially been stoked' about McConaughey running for office
Andrew Yang, the co-founder of the Forward Party who ran for Oval Office in 2020, said speculations about actor Matthew McConaughey running for office in 2028 have intensified. “Well, I wouldn't be alone. I'll tell you that. I mean, the speculation has officially been stoked,”
Kalshi defends VIP program against scrutiny from Democrats
Kalshi argued Tuesday that its VIP program and platform are "fundamentally different" from those offered by sportsbooks, after several Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns over loyalty programs at both prediction markets and sportsbooks. In a letter shared first with The
South Korea fines Google, Apple for pushing app developers onto their payment systems
South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won (€42.7m), for steering app developers towards their in-house payment systems and holding up app reviews, adding to a string of penalties the US tech giants face over app store rules, including in the EU.
Cornell Faculty Senate preps for no confidence vote on president after Jane Doe's allegations: What to know
The Cornell University Faculty Senate is set to debate a no confidence vote on Wednesday against President Michael Kotlikoff after allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a campus fraternity that resulted in no criminal charges caused uproar around the country. The more than 75
More than half of pilots say they flew while tired as trust in reporting systems remains low, survey finds
Pilot fatigue remains a major aviation concern, with many reporting nodding off during flights instead of declaring themselves unfit to fly.
Titan Quest 2 Is Everything The ARPG Genre Needs & More
With the 1.0 release ahead, there's no better time than now to check it out.
No Man’s Sky Goes Full Horror in New 'Forsaken' Update
No Man's Sky's Forsaken update adds horror-themed missions and creepy cosmetics as the sci-fi survival-exploration game lands on iOS.
Wordeex Challenges Your Vocabulary and Your Logic, But Does It for Free
This challenging new word game available in 27 languages on iOS and Android is also playable offline.
UK budget: Here’s five key takeaways from the Chancellor’s speech
The UK's new Chancellor, John Healey, has delivered his first Budget in the role. Here's five key takeaways from his speech.
Menindee Lakes water levels drop to lowest in five years as experts warn of mass fish deaths
NSW government imposes water restrictions after Menindee water volumes fall below 2021 levels Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Water levels at Menindee Lakes in western New South Wales have fallen to their lowest point in
A 60-year search is over: Chemists isolate long-elusive molecules with boron-oxygen triple bonds
In a new publication in the journal Nature Chemistry, chemists in professor Holger Braunschweig's team at the University of Würzburg, supported by computational work from the team of professor Ashwini K. Phukan at Tezpur University in India, detail their discovery of a method
Earwax is both slippery and sticky—this weird combo might lead to safer insect repellents
What has the consistency of both toothpaste and dough, can absorb twice its weight in water and still remain sticky, was used by medieval artists as a binder in paint and has been hypothesized by physicians to repel insects? It's earwax.
Why relying on prediction markets in the elections may not be a safe bet
Will pollsters or the prediction markets provide the most accurate forecasts in the midterms?
Vince Staples: ‘Hip-Hop Doesn’t Really Have Any Rules’
The musician goes deep on his adventurous new album Crybaby , why he doesn’t doomscroll, and the reality of life as a touring artist
Oscar Contender ‘Shame and Money’ Acquired in North America by Oscilloscope (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Visar Morina’s “Shame and Money.” The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, which qualifies it to compete for the Oscar for international feature film
Forgotten Coding Queens, Telephones Untangled, and a Poisonous Quest: 8 Books We’re Excited to Read This November
The Nautilus monthly reading list The post Forgotten Coding Queens, Telephones Untangled, and a Poisonous Quest: 8 Books We’re Excited to Read This November appeared first on Nautilus .
Monster Train 2 is getting a new clan, and they're edgy as h̶e̶l̶l heaven
And it's coming to mobile and handheld platforms.
'Yes, we are vibe-coding things': Epic confirms it's using AI tools to code Unreal Engine 6, Fortnite, and more
'We are more concerned about the risks of moving too slowly than we are about AI skepticism.'
Marvel’s Ghost Rider Summons Heated Rivalry Star for Mystery Role
Marvel's Ghost Rider movie with Ryan Gosling reportedly taps Heated Rivalry actor for villain role
KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'
Gene Simmons of KISS fame is urging the music world to get on board with artificial intelligence. The "Rock and Roll All Nite" singer was asked about his stance on AI on NewsNation's "The Hill with Blake Burman" on Tuesday, and whether the technology will be "good or bad" for
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Thousands of protesters rally in Jakarta against haze, rising living costs
‘Kalimantan is still burning’: students and mothers take fire crisis to the national stage
Pictures show rescue efforts after deadly Spain train collision
Images from central Spain show the wreckage and rescue efforts after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and injuring dozens more.
Turkey warns against further attacks by Russia, Ukraine on Black Sea vessels
ANKARA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler on Wednesday warned Russia and Ukraine against further attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, saying Ankara reserved the right to take legal action against the strikes, in Turkey's most direct intervention
They Stopped 57 Shootings. Everyone Was Just Fired. “A...
They Stopped 57 Shootings. Everyone Was Just Fired. “A program called Peace Orlando hired neighborhood residents closest to the violence…who could see a shooting coming and talk people down.” It worked…and then the program was shut down.
WoW: Lets You Have a Last Name for the First Time in 22 Years, and It's Stressing Me Out
Early name reservation is live for World of Warcraft: Forever, but Blizzard's introduction of surnames has thrown me for a loop
Report: Mass Effect: Universe Devs Scrubbed Diversity From Demos To Avoid Negative Feedback From EA
EA closed BioWare shortly after being acquired by a consortium that included the Saudi Arabian government
Amber fossils reveal how ancient Australian landmass helped seed Southeast Asia's tropical forests
A landmass that broke away from northwestern Australia about 150 million years ago and drifted north for the next 100 million years helped lay the foundations for Southeast Asia's extraordinarily diverse tropical forests, new research has revealed.
Indonesia's El Niño–driven peat fires are choking the region—and releasing centuries of stored carbon
Right now, people in parts of Indonesia are inhaling what may be the most polluted atmosphere on Earth. As the historically large 2026 El Niño intensifies, parts of Southeast Asia have been plunged into an air quality crisis of catastrophic proportions.
Everything But The Girl Announce New Album Blue Reservoir: Hear “Young And Dumb”
The post Everything But The Girl Announce New Album Blue Reservoir: Hear “Young And Dumb” appeared first on Stereogum .
Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’
Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and spoke out for the first time about what it was like to reprise Katniss Everdeen for the first time in 11 years. The Oscar winner is back as her iconic “Hunger Games” character in the upcoming
Democrat Flanagan leads in Minnesota Senate race by double digits: Poll
Democrat Peggy Flanagan is leading in the Minnesota Senate race against GOP competitor Michele Tafoya, according to a new poll. In The New York Times/Siena University poll, 54 percent of respondents said they were more likely to cast their ballot for Flanagan if Election Day
Brazil’s Far-Right Leader Lands in U.S. After Getting Boost From Trump
Flávio Bolsonaro landed in the U.S. Wednesday after the State Department granted the far-right Brazilian senator and his family visas. Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami, the Associated Press reported . After losing Brazil’s presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio
Africa: Youth Leadership in Africa: Four Young Leaders on Opportunity, Inclusion, and Change
[Mastercard Foundation] Too often, young people are invited to share experiences after decisions have already been made. Yet our experiences are evidence of what works, what does not, and what systems need to change. Listening matters, but it is only the beginning. What truly