Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source
Zetrix’s issues reflect broader problems with UMNO-linked entities owing the government money.
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano spawns two new islands after eruption, first since 1930
The new formations sit hundreds of metres off opposite sides of Anak Krakatau.
Oscars: Pakistan Selects Documentary ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)
Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary thriller “Hanging by a Wire” has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the international feature film Oscar at the 99th Academy Awards, marking the first time a documentary has represented the country in the category. The Pakistan Academy
Pelosi cancels Cornell University event amid frat house rape investigation
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) canceled an upcoming event affiliated with Cornell University amid fresh scrutiny of how the Ivy League institution handled a 2024 allegation of gang rape on its campus. A source close to the Democratic lawmaker told The Hill that
OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
Kyoto plans dual pricing for Nijo Castle admission, bus fares
The city also hopes to use the additional revenue for conservation and renovation purposes.
South Koreans’ distrust of North Korea reaches record high: Survey
The poll found that 83.3% feel that the North Korean regime does not want reunification, also a record high.
McDonald’s Japan halts sales of some burgers in Hokkaido amid concerns over beef patties
The suspension affects products including McDonald’s hamburger, bacon lettuce burger, and Big Mac.
'Digger' Ending Explained: A Spoiler-Filled Breakdown of Tom Cruise's Wild New Movie
Digger's first big twist ruins the movie. The second one saves it. Let's talk spoilers.
9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale
Including three $70 games that are now under $50.
Self-driving big rigs roll into California as driverless future comes into focus
The state is getting its first real-world glimpse at autonomous freight.
Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protests
The Nations League football match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin on Thursday was twice briefly interrupted by demonstrations in support of Palestine. In the 19th minute, spectators threw tennis balls covered in Palestinian flag stickers onto the field. The players left
Donna Langley Says the Key to Stealing Taylor Sheridan Away From Paramount Was a Better Film Deal: ‘I Saw an Opportunity’
NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley managed to snag “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan away from Paramount after a decade at the studio. How did she do it? By putting an emphasis on the film of his lucrative long-term TV and film pact. Langley said her pursuit of
'Verity' Ending Explained: How That Bonkers Final Twist Reshapes the Entire Movie
Verity ending explained: what Lowen discovers in the final scene of the Colleen Hoover adaptation, and how it changes everything.
PUBG Extraction Shooter Canceled Less Than A Year After Getting Revealed
Krafton decided against the latest PUBG spin-off
Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model The Trump administration rolled out the final version of a new Medicare payment model aimed at lowering the prices of drugs administered in doctors’
Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.
Few Americans associate their elected leaders with the term 'courage': Gallup
When asked to select which category of people they most associated with courage, just 4 percent of Americans picked elected officials — tying with social media influencers, according to newly-published Gallup survey results. In the new poll, released Wednesday, respondents were
Counteranions reshape molecular packing to tune magnetism in copper complexes
Magnetic properties in molecular materials depend not only on the molecular components themselves but also on their solid-state organization. In charged π-electronic systems, electrostatic and dispersion forces can organize molecules into distinct ion-pairing structures.
What's in the permitting reform bill?
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What's in the permitting reform bill? This week, a set of bipartisan senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the buildout of the nation's infrastructure, especially energy
Eddie Murphy to Star in Peacock Drama Series ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner
Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock created by Matthew Weiner. If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scripted series. Plot details for “The Chairman” are yet to be announced. The series
Learning to speak elephant: Choruses of rumbles help groups coordinate
Choruses of African elephant rumbles appear to become more similar in certain situations, including reuniting or coordinating what to do next. Now, new research published in Scientific Reports provides evidence that elephant rumble choruses function as group signals.
Halle Berry Accused of Child Abuse by Ex Olivier Martinez, Who Is Seeking a Restraining Order
Halle Berry is being accused of abusing her 12-year-old son by her ex-husband, actor Olivier Martinez, who has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against the actress. Martinez alleges that on Sept. 26, the “Catwoman” actress “physically abused our son Maceo, by
A hacking competition shows the power of China’s approach to AI
The feat demonstrated the enormous power of Chinese AI technologies that are freely available on the internet.
‘Fast & Furious’ TV Adaptation Ordered to Series by Peacock, Eyed for 2028 Premiere
The “Fast & Furious” TV series, first revealed to be in development earlier this year at the NBCUniversal upfronts, is closer to reality. Peacock announced Thursday that it has greenlit a new scripted television series based on the franchise. Vin Diesel, who revealed that a
RAM Maker Celebrates Record Profits And Predicts ‘Even Higher Prices’ And ‘Greater Tightness In The Industry’ In The Years Ahead
Micron doesn't see the AI bubble popping any time soon
Gears of War: E-Day Is 100x More Fun Playing Co-op
Gears of War: E-Day is the rare modern game that features a local co-op campaign. The Coalition devs tell Polygon it was mandatory.
5 Classic 'Unfilmable' Books That Should Never Get Adapted Into Movies
Five literary classics that defy the traditional adaptation treatment.
'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall
Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba is now on the horizon.
Camelina genome analysis reveals how wild relatives could expand crop breeding options
Camelina is a relatively new oilseed gaining interest for its potential use in food, livestock feed and renewable fuel markets. A newly published research paper provides insights into the camelina genome that could give breeders new tools to develop varieties with improved
What would the new bipartisan permitting reform bill actually do?
This week, a bipartisan group of senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the build-out of the nation's infrastructure, especially energy projects. While it’s not clear if the bill will become law, it appears to have the backing of a significant
Judge rejects Trump administration arguments for withholding boat strike justification memo
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the Trump administration must turn over a Department of Justice (DOJ) memo that legally authorizes the Pentagon’s lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer rejected two of the administration’s three
Oscars: International Feature — ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Fjord’ and ‘Woman Unknown’ Lead Early Contenders
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Apple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record video
Apple's rumored push into smart home tech could include a smart home security camera that only gives users text event descriptions instead of video footage. Mark Gurman said in the first episode of the Power On podcast that the camera will be part of "a new Apple smart home
There Is Precedent for Taylor Swift’s ‘Cleveland!’ Making the World Go Crazy: Paul McCartney’s ‘Silly Love Songs’ Era
It is a controversy actually worthy of an exclamation point. When was the last time the internet lost its collective stuff over a single song the way it did this past week with Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”? And they say there’s no such thing as a monoculture anymore. It might
Kelly Clarkson’s AI Hot Take Sparks Tons of Online Hate
"I love AI. There are very amazing things with AI that I am obsessed with," the singer said in a recent interview
Guillermo del Toro On Trying To Make A BioShock Movie: ‘Probably One Of The Most Disastrous Calls I’ve Ever Had’
The Hellboy and Frankenstein director is still playing Angry Birds
Ions help electrons hop through porous material with potential for brain-inspired computing
Next-generation computing technologies could be one step closer to emulating how neurons respond and communicate with each other, thanks to research examining how electrons and ions move through materials.
There's something even scarier than Huggy Wuggy in the Playtime toy factory this weekend
Poppy Playtime's multiplayer prequel, Escape from Playtime, is in open beta on Steam until Sunday.
Pentagon increases pay for troops in hostile fire for first time in more than 20 years
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon increases pay for troops in hostile fire for first time in over 20 years The Pentagon increased the pay for U.S. troops in hostile fire and
There are so many games coming out in October you guys
We're all spoiled by choice this month.
Five new species of freshwater mussels in southern US uncovered by researchers
A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of animals in North America.
Don’t Miss Saturn in All its Glory This Weekend
And the Orionids later in the month The post Don’t Miss Saturn in All its Glory This Weekend appeared first on Nautilus .
US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis States and cities sued the Trump administration on Thursday for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and
Nike issues bleak forecast, plans to slash more jobs after sales disappoint
The weaker-than-expected forecast added to investor unease about the pace of CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround.
Bridging generations: Early findings suggest shared spaces may benefit both children and nursing home residents
It was the first day of school, and the kids at the Logan Intergenerational Family Education Center were not going to wait a second longer. Normally, the hordes of elementary schoolers would take turns chattering down the hallway to meet and visit their best friends—the
Mining fragmented microbial DNA identifies candidates for anticancer testing
Researchers have developed a practical strategy for recovering biosynthetic information from fragmented metagenomic data. Through this work, the researchers identified and prioritized promising natural-product candidates with potential antibacterial or anticancer activity.
