Toxic mines put Southeast Asia's rivers, people at risk: Study

Research from the United States-based Stimson Center think tank marks the first comprehensive study of potentially polluting mines in mainland Southeast Asia.

Nontraditional benefits play key role in retaining under-35 government health worker

Younger workers in governmental public health place significantly higher value on nontraditional benefits than their older counterparts, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Flexible scheduling and remote-work policies were among

Two climbers die after falling from New Zealand's highest peak

Hikes to the summit of Mount Cook are known to be challenging even for experienced climbers.

Nine children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province, Taliban says

At least nine children and a woman were killed after Pakistani forces bombed the home of a local resident in Afghanistan's Khost province, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday.

Disney’s Dana Walden Receives Founders Award, Touts ‘Creative Risk Taking’ as International Emmys Reveal Full 2025 Winners’ List

The 2025 International Emmy Awards winners were announced Monday at a gala event in New York. For the 53rd annual edition, winners came from 64 contenders across 16 categories representing a record 26 countries. Among special honors: Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden

Japan PM Takaichi holds call with Trump amid China dispute

This was the first conversation between Japan PM Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump since her remarks on Taiwan.

Scientists unveil mechanism behind greener ammonia production

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed how a catalyst in a promising chemical reaction for industry helps make ammonia, a major ingredient in fertilizer. Copper oxide is a key catalyst in the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction, a greener

How neighborhoods can work to address rise in black bear encounters

UCLA's famed campus Bruin statue doesn't have it all that different from his living, breathing cousins some 30 miles away in the San Gabriel Mountain communities. When encountered on Bruin Walk, people will instinctively whip out their phones to snap a picture of the imposing

‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, Premier says

This comes after Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims in a call with Donald Trump.

It's a bird, it's a drone, it's both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

At a time when millions of Americans have turkey on their minds, a team of researchers led by an animal scientist at Penn State has successfully tested a new way for poultry producers to keep their turkeys in sight.

Anupam Kher on Robert De Niro, ‘Saaransh’ and Survival in Candid International Film Festival of India Masterclass

Indian actor Anupam Kher brought a mix of humor, grit and unvarnished honesty to his International Film Festival of India (IFFI) masterclass, “Giving Up Is Not a Choice,” holding a packed Kala Mandir audience with stories spanning his small-town beginnings, his breakout turn in

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation

Schiff: 2025 Thanksgiving turkey price up 'whopping 40 percent'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday the price of this year's Thanksgiving turkey is set to rise a “whopping 40 percent." “So, we're coming up on Thanksgiving, and it's as good a time as any to try to take stock of Donald Trump's promise to reduce costs for the American

These Wolves Shouldn’t Have Been on This Baltic Sea Island in the Bronze Age

But they were, and humans likely ferried them there The post These Wolves Shouldn’t Have Been on This Baltic Sea Island in the Bronze Age appeared first on Nautilus .

Boy Harsher Direct New Thriller Starring FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, & Bonnie “Prince” Billy

In 2022, Boy Harsher wrote, directed, edited, and composed a short film called The Runner , whose soundtrack remains a true electronic gem. Now, the duo of Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews is getting ready to release their first feature film The Lonely Woman , an erotic

Tile Mate 4-Pack Hits Record Low, iPhone and Android Users Get Four Trackers for One AirTag Money

Works with iPhone and Android. The post Tile Mate 4-Pack Hits Record Low, iPhone and Android Users Get Four Trackers for One AirTag Money appeared first on Kotaku .

Japan sends letter to UN chief rebutting China’s demand over Taiwan remarks

Tokyo said it expects the Taiwan question to be resolved peacefully through dialogue.

Study highlights gaps in avalanche safety awareness among snowshoers and winter hikers

Researchers from Simon Fraser University are urging snowshoers and winter hikers to get clued up on avalanche safety after a new study found a concerning lack of awareness among those taking part in the sports.

Japan PM Takaichi to speak with Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday, FNN says

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing to speak on the phone on Tuesday, Japanese broadcaster Fuji News Network reported.

Live-action Far Cry TV series starring It's Always Sunny's Rob Mac will mimic the games' standalone format, with each season given 'a new setting following a new cast of characters'

It's Always Sunny in Micronesia, and Africa, and Nepal, and Montana, and... the Mesolithic era?

Pentagon goes after Mark Kelly

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon goes after Mark Kelly The Pentagon said Monday that it has received “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.)

Virus battles drug-resistant infections

It's an evolutionary battle, an endless competition for survival, that has spanned millions of years. Within this epic tale for the ages, the skillful characters are mighty, but very, very tiny—they're microscopic. It's bacteria versus viruses. (And in this story, viruses are

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) stunning decision to resign from Congress sets off a political grenade for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he works to keep his grip on an already delicate GOP majority in the House. Greene’s decision comes at a pivotal moment for Johnson,

Judge Plans to Force Sale of Nicki Minaj’s $20 Million Mansion to Pay Security Guard’s Judgment

The rapper and her husband were previously ordered to pay a security guard $500,000 for his broken jaw and other damages, but so far, they have “refused” to pay, the man says

Vitriol Members Quit, Abandon Frontman At Vermont Gas Station

Members of Vitriol have quit and abandoned their frontman at a Vermont gas station in the middle of a tour. The post Vitriol Members Quit, Abandon Frontman At Vermont Gas Station appeared first on Stereogum .

Jon M. Chu Refused to Show Studio Execs the Final Shot of ‘Wicked: For Good’ and Has No Idea What Ariana Grande Whispered in Cynthia Erivo’s Ear

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Wicked: For Good,” now playing in theaters. “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu revealed to Business Insider that he refused to show Universal Pictures executives the final shot of his two-part musical adaptation, fearing they

Noem ends temporary protected status for Myanmar migrants

Myanmar is the latest country to have its temporary protected status terminated this year by the Trump administration

Tiny fee on Minneapolis carbon pollution won't do much for the climate, warns expert

When Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley began pursuing a carbon fee in 2022, she saw it as a promising way to cut the city's greenhouse gas emissions and raise revenue for climate-related projects.

Amazon Sells eufy Solar Camera at Break-Even, 50% Off Means No Profit Just to Offload Stock

Solar powered, 2K resolution, AI human detection, no monthly fees and three-hour sun charging. The post Amazon Sells eufy Solar Camera at Break-Even, 50% Off Means No Profit Just to Offload Stock appeared first on Kotaku .

Jabari Banks Unpacks ‘Bel Air’ Season 4 Premiere, His Last Day on Set and Saying Goodbye to Will: ‘There Were a Lot Of Tears’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from Episodes 1-3 of “Bel-Air,” now streaming on Peacock. For the past three years, Jabari Banks has played Will in Peacock’s reboot of the beloved ’90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, ” a legendary role originated by Will

Flood-hit Malaysian states: Higher education institutions can switch to online learning

Malaysians have been advised to postpone travel to Vietnam and Thailand.

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's \"return to China\" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott Assesses 21 Categories Ahead of Thanksgiving

The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage is now weighing in on all categories except for the trio pertaining to shorts.

Blackrock's iShares bitcoin fund sees record exodus as crypto heads for worst month since 2022

Blackrock's spot bitcoin ETF has so far seen $2.2 billion worth of outflows in November as its underlying crypto continues to crater.

Laura Carreira on Her Festival-Hit Debut ‘On Falling’ and Joining BAFTA’s 2025 Breakthrough Class

Fresh off a festival run that spanned Toronto to San Sebastián, the Portuguese writer-director talks BAFTA Breakthrough, her path from editor to filmmaker and the new projects she’s beginning to shape.

Amazon Dumps 40-inch Smart Fire TV at 40% Off, Your Black Friday TV Hunt Ends Here for Pocket Change

1080p resolution and Fire TV platform. The post Amazon Dumps 40-inch Smart Fire TV at 40% Off, Your Black Friday TV Hunt Ends Here for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku .

Akinola Davies Jr., Director of ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ on the Full-Circle Moment of His BAFTA Breakthrough

With his Cannes-lauded feature debut leading the BIFA nominations and representing the U.K. at the Oscars, the filmmaker reflects on the surprise of being named a BAFTA Breakthrough and why he still sees himself as "a real student of the craft."

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr. Among 2025 BAFTA Breakthroughs

The British Academy has unveiled the 2025 cohort for BAFTA Breakthrough U.K., featuring 20 creatives-to-watch in the film, TV and games. Among the crop of names to make the list this year are Akinola Davies Jr., who turned heads in Cannes with his directorial debut “My Father’s

'We earn £60,000 and want stamp duty scrapped'

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds

A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

What Would Happen If a Black Hole Ripped Through Your Body

A frightening thought experiment offers surprisingly comforting results The post What Would Happen If a Black Hole Ripped Through Your Body appeared first on Nautilus .

Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor and Indian cinema's 'He-Man', dies at 89

The legendary actor, who appeared in over 300 films such as Sholay and Chupke Chupke across six decades, was hospitalised multiple times before his death.

2025 Steam Awards nominations are open, and I wonder if Valve's wonky personalized suggestions will affect the results—you'll know they did if Bongo Cat gets nominated in the 'story-rich' category

Some of these "eligible game" recommendations make sense, but some seem a bit off.

Joni Mitchell Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Juno Awards

Nelly Furtado is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Moaning Myrtle Actor Shirley Henderson Was 37 When She Auditioned for 14-Year-Old ‘Harry Potter’ Character and Thought: ‘This Is Ridiculous’

Shirley Henderson will forever be linked to the “Harry Potter” franchise thanks to her role as Moaning Myrtle in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” It’s a role she landed only after being advised by the movie’s casting director not to mention her age to others.