Smokey Robinson Rape Accuser Denies Raiding His Storage Unit: ‘Some Type of A.I. Fabrication’
“Our client has flatly denied any sort of involvement with this alleged burglary,” a lawyer for the Jane Doe accuser said at a court hearing Thursday
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Argentina's inflation reaches 2.5% in November
Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated in November, reaching 2.5% for the month, according to data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec).
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison over massive $40B currency collapse
Kwon, 34, was accused of misleading investors in 2021 about TerraUSD, a so-called stablecoin designed to maintain a value of $1.
Lili Reinhart Reveals Endometriosis Diagnosis
"I’m glad I trusted my body and listened to my gut and will continue advocating for others to do so," the 'Riverdale' star wrote on Instagram.
Venezuela: What's next for the opposition and U.S. pressure on the regime?
After more than a year in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado surfaces in Oslo, as the U.S. seizes an oil tanker near Venezuela.
Cherien Dabis Receives Variety International Vanguard Director Award at Red Sea Film Festival
Palestinian American writer-director-actor Cherien Dabis received the Variety International Vanguard Director Award at the Red Sea Film Festival on Wednesday. The award presentation preceded the Middle East premiere of “All That’s Left of You,” which played in competition at
The Memes That Defined 2025
This year gave us the Hero With a Hero, the Coldplay couple, and the Somali diaspora's incredible flipping of the script on Trump's racism.
Anheuser-Busch selling classic NJ brewery, closing New Hampshire and California sites
Beer giant will relocate 475 employees affected by closures.
How Often Do Hostile Takeovers Actually Work? Paramount’s Bid to Land Warner Bros. May Face Uphill Battle
Paramount Skydance has announced plans to lay siege to Warner Bros. Discovery in a high boardroom drama that feels like a throwback to the “Barbarians at the Gate” era of the 1980s. But what share of hostile takeovers actually succeed? About 24%. That’s according to two law
Art Movements: Big Museum News
MacKenzie Scott's significant gift to the Japanese American National Museum, the little design hippo that could, and a new Rijksmuseum where?
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Hits 5.8 Million Viewers and ‘I Love L.A.’ Reaches 1 Million, Two Series Highs for HBO
On Sunday, HBO aired the seventh episode of “It: Welcome to Derry” and the sixth episode of “I Love L.A.” to great results, with both achieving a series high. “It: Welcome to Derry” Episode 7 hit 5.8 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days of
Thailand’s king has endorsed a decree to dissolve parliament, the Royal Gazette says
Elections must be held within 45 to 60 days.
Researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat tissue scarring
A research team at Florida State University's Institute of Molecular Biophysics and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has discovered how a protein found in the human body interacts with RNA in a way that could lead to new treatments for tissue scarring also known as
DOJ portrays 'Franklin the Turtle' as 'deportation' judge
In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed the “Franklin the Turtle" character as a “deportation” judge. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a similar image with the animated character late last month. “Franklin
Q&A: Why prosperity in the U.S. and India now rise—or fall—together
As global economic relationships evolve, Achyuta Adhvaryu, professor of economics at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and director of the 21st Century India Center, says one partnership stands out for its potential to drive shared
Break the mold: Who defines the 'real' chemist?
The perception of a chemist varies. Some might imagine the "mad scientist" from old cartoons—a white-haired older man working with beakers in his lab—but as that cliche fades, the reality of what constitutes a chemist's job might likewise need an update.
‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Review: Slay Bells Ring Anew for an Under-the-Radar Franchise’s Return
The ranks of Christmas-themed horror movies swell further every year, digested with relish by genre fans and cheerfully ignored by everyone else. But in 1984, a menace to Yuletide morality yea more dire than Starbucks holiday cups stirred vociferous objections. Charles E.
Was the Earth Created by a Supernova Shockwave?
New model suggests cosmic rays from a supernova led to the formation of our planet The post Was the Earth Created by a Supernova Shockwave? appeared first on Nautilus .
Is marriage losing its charm in Thailand and Vietnam? This is what’s holding young people back
Half of Bangkok’s residents are single. In Vietnam, the age of marriage has gone up in recent years. Financial and other issues are making love and family a tougher proposition for the younger generation, finds the programme Insight.
Commentary: Sabah election reveals the ‘three-body problem’ of Chinese voters
The real turning point of the Sabah state election is that, for the first time in more than a decade, it has become almost impossible to predict how Malaysian Chinese would vote, says political analyst James Chai.
MacKenzie Scott announces that she’s donated almost $7.2 billion of her personal...
MacKenzie Scott announces that she’s donated almost $7.2 billion of her personal fortune to organizations worldwide this year. That brings her total giving up to more than $26 billion. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Tracing a path through photosynthesis to food security
The energy that plants capture from sunlight through photosynthesis provides the source of nearly all of humanity's food. Yet the process of photosynthesis has inefficiencies that limit crop productivity, especially in a rapidly changing world. A new review by University of
Eurovision Winner to Return Trophy in Protest of Israel’s Participation in Contest
Nemo, the contest's first nonbinary winner, penned a statement in protest on Instagram
Senate Republican 'concerned' with Trump approving Nvidia chip exports to China
Republican Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) is not fully on board with the Trump administration permitting Nvidia to sell its H200 chips in China. “I’m concerned. I’m not clear on why that is the right path for us,” McCormick said Wednesday at the Aspen Security Forum. The
Parker Solar Probe spies solar wind 'U-turn'
Images captured by NASA's Parker Solar Probe as the spacecraft made its record-breaking closest approach to the sun in December 2024 have now revealed new details about how solar magnetic fields responsible for space weather escape from the sun—and how sometimes they don't.
Fed votes to reappoint all of its regional bank presidents
The Fed on Thursday reappointed 11 of its 12 regional bank presidents, ending a mini-drama at in a move that came a bit earlier than usual.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says
SEOUL, Dec 12 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his country's achievements in 2025, which included sending troops to overseas military operations, state media KCNA said on Friday.
The Edge Forces Kevin Parker To Choose: Beatles Or Beach Boys?
Kevin Parker has been out there spreading the word about his first Tame Impala album in half a decade, the dance-oriented Deadbeat . His promotional journey — which included his first headlining US arena tour — carried him to the Edge's SiriusXM radio show, where the U2
White House signals campaign to seize more oil tankers near Venezuela
The effort appears to be a new phase in the Trump administration’s push to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Tiny optical modulator could enable giant future quantum computers
Researchers have made a major advance in quantum computing with a new device that is nearly 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair.
Paramount Skydance may raise bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by 10% after going hostile: sources
"(They're) not going to be jerked around,” one source said of the Ellisons. “But yeah, they're prepared to move higher."
Indiana Senate rejects new House map, defying Trump
The Indiana Senate failed to pass a new GOP-favored House map on Thursday, dealing a major blow to President Trump after he had publicly pressured state lawmakers to approve the new lines. The upper chamber voted against the map on a 19-31 vote. Its rejection of the aggressive
Lili Reinhart Diagnosed With Endometriosis After Being Dismissed by Doctors: ‘Glad I Trusted My Body’
"Three hospital visits," actress says. "Multiple urologists and gynecologists. And not one of them seriously considered endometriosis as the underlying cause of what I was experiencing"
Disney’s OpenAI Deal ‘Appears to Sanction’ AI Company’s ‘Theft of Our Work,’ WGA Says
The Writers Guild of America said Disney’s huge licensing deal with OpenAI appears to “sanction” the AI company’s “theft of our work.” “Disney’s announcement with OpenAI appears to sanction its theft of our work and cedes the value of what we create to a tech company that has
Nutritional properties of acorns confirmed in study
A study identifies the chemical compounds present in acorns, which could help determine which are best for consumption, thus boosting the consumption of an underutilized and undervalued food.
The First Supergirl Trailer Has A Great Line About What Makes Her Different From Superman
It briefly flashes Jason Momoa as Lobo The post The First Supergirl Trailer Has A Great Line About What Makes Her Different From Superman appeared first on Kotaku .
The surprising theology inside today's Advent calendars
It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another way Christmas is ruined by commercialization. They've strayed far from their
How to evolve Clobbopus in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To evolve Clobbopus into Grapploct, it'll need a specific move. Our guide explains how to evolve it in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Noem worldwide threats hearing ends in subpoena bid: 4 things to know
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early. The "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing was a deviation from past events in many respects.
Trump Wants People to Submit DNA Just to Get a Tourist Visa
Want to visit the United States? Customs and Border Patrol will make you submit your social media history—and your family history and DNA, too. In an 11-page notice published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, CBP outlined several proposed changes to the Electronic System
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
For decades, a four-year college degree was widely seen as the standard path to getting most midlevel jobs in the United States. It was the expected entry point for getting a job as a marketing specialist, project manager, IT support analyst, among other roles.
The shape of sand grains reveals the distance traveled by rivers
A team from the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has collaborated with researchers from the University of Málaga (UMA) and the University of Córdoba (UCO) on an article published in the Journal of Sedimentary Research, which examines the
Leonardo DiCaprio Remembers Paul Thomas Anderson Pitching Him ‘Boogie Nights’ as “the ‘Raging Bull’ of Pornography”
The 'One Battle After Another' star joined Martin Scorsese for a conversation at the "A Year in Time" event in NYC.
Kelly: Trump only concerned with trying to 'fleece the American people'
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said President Trump is only concerned with trying to “fleece” the American people out of their money, as the White House renews its focus on a message of affordability. Kelly, in an interview on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Wednesday, said when it comes
Unlocking the sun's magnetic secrets: AI-powered mapping unlock intricate 3D details
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) are helping reshape how scientists study the sun. The UH-led team has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can map the sun's magnetic field in three dimensions with unprecedented accuracy,
Thousands Tell the Patent Office: Don’t Hide Bad Patents From Review
A massive wave of public comments just told the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): don’t shut the public out of patent review. EFF submitted its own formal comment opposing the USPTO’s proposed rules, and more than 4,000 supporters added their voices—an extraordinary
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Anutin says he is “returning power to the people” as he requests early elections.
Plastics dominate UK litter as rural and outdoor spaces emerge as pollution hotspots
A new study by the University of Portsmouth shows that plastic items make up more than seven in ten pieces of litter recorded across the UK, with countryside locations and public recreation areas carrying some of the heaviest burdens.
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