Saks Fifth Avenue parent mulls Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it seeks emergency funds: report
The company is facing limited options ahead of a more than $100 million debt payment due at the end of this month.
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Halfway through Florida's bear hunt, state officials won't say how many bears are dead
Florida's first statewide black bear hunt in a decade is more than halfway over but state wildlife leaders have offered no information on its progress, not even a death count.
FCC blacklists foreign-made drones over security, spying concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns. In a notice, the FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in foreign countries
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
China blasts US seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers: 'Grossly violates international law'
China on Monday accused the U.S. of violating international law in seizing oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, appearing to take the side of Caracas as Washington looks to take a third oil tanker this month. “The U.S. practice of arbitrarily seizing other countries’ vessels
Senate faces uphill slog on ObamaCare subsidies
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate faces uphill slog on ObamaCare subsidies Senate negotiators left Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. But with
Judge orders JPMorgan to keep paying Charlie Javice’s $74M legal bills — including $530 in gummy bears
Javice allegedly spent more than $3,000 on first-class airline tickets, a $581 dinner that included $161 seafood tower and $25,800 on hotel upgrades.
Trump says US will keep oil and ships seized near Venezuela
President Trump said on Monday that the U.S. government will, for now, keep the oil and two oil tankers that the U.S. Coast Guard seized off the coast of Venezuela this month. "We’re going to keep it. Maybe we’ll sell it. Maybe we’ll keep it. Maybe we’ll use it in the
N. Korea’s Kim visits hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort
The new resort is located in Samjiyon in North Korea’s mountainous north.
Africa: CAF Moves Afcon to Four-Year Cycle From 2028
[This Day] President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, on Saturday confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will move to a four-year cycle from 2028.
Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.
Warner Bros. Discovery to review Larry Ellison’s offer to guarantee Paramount Skydance’s $78B takeover bid: sources
In addition to adding Ellison’s guarantee of his personal fortune — currently valued at above $250 billion — Paramount also extended the deadline for WBD investors to tender their shares to their side and away from Netflix to Jan. 21.
US Heritage Foundation thinktank staff quit amid antisemitism controversy
By Andrew Hay Dec 22 (Reuters) - Over a dozen employees have left jobs at the Heritage Foundation or were fired in recent days, according to the influential right-wing U.S. thinktank, as it grapples with allegations from former supporters that it has aligned itself with those
Homeless ‘Ned’s Declassified’ Actor Tylor Chase Gets Help Offer From ‘Mighty Ducks’ Star: ‘All We Need to Do Now Is Find Him’
“Mighty Ducks” star Shaun Weiss posted on social media Monday that he is offering help to Tylor Chase, a former child actor who appeared on the Nickelodeon series “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” Chase recently went viral after a social media video showed him
Boasberg orders return of Venezuelan deportees challenging Alien Enemies Act removal
A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration must allow Venezuelan men it deported to a megaprison in El Salvador to return to the U.S. to fight their case, including disputing that they were part of a gang. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg
Vast freshwater reserves found beneath salinity-stressed coastal Bangladesh
Despite its tropical climate and floodplain location, Bangladesh—one of the world's most densely populated nations—seasonally does not have enough freshwater, especially in coastal areas. Shallow groundwater is often saline, a problem that may be exacerbated by rising sea levels.
Trump warns Colombia's President Petro 'better watch his a‑‑'
President Trump lashed out at Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday, warning that “he better watch his a‑‑.” “He has to watch it because he’s got drug factories. They make cocaine in Colombia,” Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago on the heels of an announcement about the
Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner Talked ‘A Lot’ About Their Sons’ Struggles Before Director’s Death: ‘This Was a Man Who Always Gave It His Best’
Michael Douglas says he and Rob Reiner often connected over their sons’ troubles before the “Stand by Me” director was killed. As part of CBS’ “Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life” special, Douglas said dealing with the addiction of his own son, Cameron Douglas, helped him relate
Screams for help and panic as tourists rescued from fatal Laos ferry disaster
People scrambled to safety as the ferry sank on the Mekong River, with a local woman and two children feared dead.
Pink platypus spotted in Gippsland far from a monochrome monotreme
Biologist says specimen filmed by a Victorian fisher is ‘unusual’, but not a rare albino as some had wondered Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Cody Stylianou thought he saw a huge trout. But,
Lawmakers hammer DOJ over Epstein files release
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are tangling over potential consequences for Department of Justice (DOJ) officials after the department failed to share every document tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as required under law. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — Recent polls have provided some of Trump’s worst figures on his handling of the economy. {beacon} Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year President
Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests after the state parliament's lower house cleared a bill late on Monday in an emergency sitting following the Bondi
‘Melania’ Doc to Premiere at The Kennedy Center
The Brett Ratner-directed documentary will debut at the storied Washington, D.C. arts institution, which last week was renamed The Trump-Kennedy Center.
The D’Angelo Tapes: The Late Legend on ‘Voodoo,’ ‘Black Messiah,’ and More
In never-before-heard 2015 audio, D'Angelo talks about his musical roots, his creative process, and much more
Did Humans or Climate Push the Neanderthals Over the Edge?
A new model of what went down in one of the Neanderthals’ last holdouts The post Did Humans or Climate Push the Neanderthals Over the Edge? appeared first on Nautilus .
Jim Beam to halt production at main distillery; Democrat blames Trump tariffs
Jim Beam, the Bourbon company, is stopping its main distillery's production this year. “We plan to pause distillation at our main distillery on the James B. Beam campus for 2026 while we take the opportunity to invest in site enhancements,” the James B. Beam Distilling Co. said
Trump announced a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, but fighting hasn't stopped
Trump's peace deal between Rwanda and Congo hasn't stopped the fighting — and now his expansive mineral deal with Kinshasa is in the balance.
From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity
When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can't miss them. Four majestic lions in the colors of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s.
Lawler: Vance, Rubio more likely to run with one other than compete in 2028
Will Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio run against each other in the 2028 Republican primary? Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Monday he does not see it happening. Lawler told host Kasie Hunt on CNN’s “The Arena” that “frankly, I think it’s more likely that
‘Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris’: How to Stream the Holiday Special Live Online Tonight
Just in time for the peak of holiday programming, Christina Aguilera is set to spread holiday cheer across homes tonight. “Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris,” a musical special that doubles as both a concert and a reflection on her career, will air Monday night at 9 p.m.
Trump announces new class of 'Golden Fleet' Navy battleships
President Trump announced on Monday a new class of battleships as part of the U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet.” The president said that he approved a plan for the Navy to start construction of the two battleships, which will be equipped with guns, missiles, hypersonic weapons and
Asake Issues Statement On Crowd Crush Death At His Nairobi Stadium Show
Afrobeats star Asake has issued a statement after a woman died in a crowd crush at his concert in Kenya, the second such incident at one of his shows. The post Asake Issues Statement On Crowd Crush Death At His Nairobi Stadium Show appeared first on Stereogum .
From Sight & Sound, a list of the best video essays of...
From Sight & Sound, a list of the best video essays of 2025 . I have barely seen or linked to or even heard of most of these. What am I even doing here, besides utterly failing you? (I wonder what would make my list…?) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true when considering the peasants, who made up about 90% of
Battlefield 6 Is Scrambling To Address AI Accusations Over Double-Barreled Gun
The controversy comes after a promise that no gen-AI art would be visible in the game The post Battlefield 6 Is Scrambling To Address AI Accusations Over Double-Barreled Gun appeared first on Kotaku .
The Egalitarian Vision of Nativity Scenes
In all its artistic iterations across millennia, the nativity remains inherently political in its depiction of God choosing to enter the world in marginalized circumstances.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Dems acknowledge Clinton's ties to Epstein aren't 'a good look'
Democrats largely acknowledge that former President Clinton's association with Jeffrey Epstein isn’t the best of circumstances — particularly for a politician whose personal life has been tabloid fodder. The release of thousands of files late last week revealed a number of
Stripe patterns in blood cells offer new clues for diagnosing disorders and understanding natural designs
Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature—for instance, birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive stripes.
The Best Songs of 2025
Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden with a small G? As we dived through our favorite music of 2025 to consider individual and collective lists of the year’s best songs, it sure felt like we
Judge extends order barring Abrego Garcia re-detainment
A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary order barring federal immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, sharply scrutinizing the Trump administration's intentions toward the once wrongfully deported man. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis noted at a
New microfluidics technology enables highly uniform DNA condensate formation
A research group has developed a novel and highly accessible technology for producing uniform biomolecular condensates using a simple, low-cost vibration platform.
Banksy’s Latest Mural Is a Heartbreaking Christmastime Message
The elusive street artist’s latest stencil may reference the tens of thousands of unhoused children living in London.
Interior again goes after offshore wind
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior again goes after offshore wind The Trump administration has suspended the authority of five major offshore wind farms to keep building in federal waters, yet another escalation of the administration’s