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Ukraine orders evacuation of 3,000 children and parents from two regions as Russian forces advance
Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.
Opportunities in January 2026
Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
How I Fell Back In Love With Minecraft After 10 Years Away
Spending much of the winter break in DonutSMP with my son has been truly wonderful The post How I Fell Back In Love With Minecraft After 10 Years Away appeared first on Kotaku .
Why buzzy Silicon Valley startups are enforcing no-shoes policies: ‘I hope they invest in air fresheners’
No-shoes policies are on the rise across offices dominated by younger workers, where employers hope fuzzy socks and slippers on carpeted floors will foster a stress-free workplace.
How Kraft Heinz lost its edge in the mac and cheese aisle — and the brand cooking up competition
The Chicago-based food giant has seen its grip on the category loosen as upstart rival Goodles wins over shoppers with premium “Cheddy Mac” offering.
Zelensky taps military spymaster to replace powerful chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday selected Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's intelligence agency, to serve as his chief of staff as negotiations continue to end Russia’s war against the eastern European country. Zelensky wrote on the social platform X that
The 12 Best Video Games Of 2025
We downloaded, we installed, we played, and here's what we decided The post The 12 Best Video Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
We Bury the Dead review: An acoustic cover of 28 Years Later
This Daisy Ridley-starring zombie drama is surprisingly quiet and contemplative.
Apply for the John Michael Kohler Arts Center’s 2027 Arts/Industry Residency
A collaboration with the Kohler Co. pottery and foundry, this funded industrial residency enables artists to produce ambitious new works in vitreous china, cast iron, and brass.
Reckless breaches of contract will not make America great
The Trump administration has violated the fundamental business principle of honoring legally binding contracts, which will cost both the Treasury and the people dearly and create obstacles to future governmental deal-making.
Forget what you heard, there's plenty of PC hardware to be excited about in 2026
RAM, Shmam. These are things to get genuinely excited about this year.
Silent Hill 2 Remake dev Bloober Team kicks off 2026 by giving us 45 days to figure out what 'RemoSdNeulSerore-hsoOvamCeyerd' is
It's a countdown to... something?
I posted links for donations to families in Gaza. Israelis didn't like it
You'd think all the killing, starving and displacing would dull the hate a little, allay the lust for revenge and even stoke some compassion for the freezing babies and frightened children
DC pipe bomb suspect to remain locked up ahead of trial, judge rules
The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside of the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot will remain locked up while awaiting trial, a federal magistrate judge ruled. Judge Matthew Sharbaugh wrote in an order
SpaceX stock debut is the big market event of 2026. Why Musk's venture could be biggest IPO ever
Investors have already thrown their weight behind the company ahead of its planned IPO.
'There's a lot of cool things that, if you think too hard about it, they should never have worked': Fallout 3's pathfinding system had to be completely reworked over several months to account for Liberty Prime, but it was worth it because he's 'awesome'
One of the most impressive set pieces in Fallout 3 took months of work to get right.
How the 'guardian of the genome' impacts blood vessel growth
The protein p53, best known as the "guardian of the genome" for its role in preventing cancer, can affect blood vessels in different ways. However, it has not been clear how p53 can slow blood vessel growth in some cases and damage blood vessels in others.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 player spends 8 hours defeating endgame boss
You read that right. A Clair Obscur player turned a day off into an 8-hour slugfest with one of Expedition 33's toughest bosses.
Prince’s ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Spotify Streams More Than Double in ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Surge
Prince is seeing a significant Spotify streaming boost in his catalog thanks to key syncs in the series finale of “Stranger Things.” Since the episode debuted on New Year’s Eve, “Purple Rain” has seen a 243 percent increase in Spotify global streams and a 577 percent surge in
How to Watch ‘The Cult of the Real Housewife,’ the Controversial Mary Cosby Docuseries About the ‘Salt Lake City’ Star
The life of a popular “Real Housewife” is going under the microscope with TLC’s new docuseries, “The Cult of the Real Housewife,” which takes a look into the controversial marriage and religious practices of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star, Mary Cosby. The new series
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Tool Admits It Posted Explicit Photos of Children
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot admitted on Friday that it has been posting sexualized images of children on X, blaming “lapses in safeguard” for the content. “We’ve identified lapses in safeguards and are urgently fixing them—[Child sexual abuse material] is illegal and
Sudden breakups of monogamous quantum couples surprise researchers
Quantum particles have a social life, of a sort. They interact and form relationships with each other, and one of the most important features of a quantum particle is whether it is an introvert—a fermion—or an extrovert—a boson.
Straight Men Watching Heated Rivalry Is My New Favorite Thing
Your best bro is learning what it means to be verse thanks to the HBO Max hockey show The post Straight Men Watching Heated Rivalry Is My New Favorite Thing appeared first on Kotaku .
Things I Learned While Looking Up Other Things! “Thermochauvinism is the (often...
Things I Learned While Looking Up Other Things! “Thermochauvinism is the (often unconscious) assumption that it’s reasonable to live in cold places but unreasonable to live in hot ones.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Saks Global CEO steps down amid reports luxury company preparing to file for bankruptcy
"After nearly three decades with Saks, I will be stepping down as chief executive officer," Marc Metrick said in a statement.
Yemen’s STC announces self-determination process for south: What to know
The announcement by the UAE-backed separatist group follows major escalations with Saudi Arabia and the internationally-recognized government.
Iran's protests: What we know
Iran has been rocked this week by protests that started in Tehran and have spread to other cities, with at least six people killed in clashes with security forces. Official media has largely played down the protests but videos have flooded social media, many of which are
From Will Arnett to Lucy Liu, Performances That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked this Awards Season
As the year comes to a close, many standout actors have garnered attention. Of course, only a select few will continue on to Oscar glory — 20 to be exact. But there are many notable performances that, while well-received, have yet to be recognized by top awards associations.
Africa: Eritrea Participates in Russia-Africa Conference
[Shabait] Asmara, 01 January 2026 - Eritrean delegation participated in the second Russia-Africa Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 and 20 December.
We’re Already Getting Our First Gaming Price Hike Of 2026
Asus warned partners that devices like the Xbox Ally X could be getting more expensive The post We’re Already Getting Our First Gaming Price Hike Of 2026 appeared first on Kotaku .
2025 was UK's hottest and sunniest year on record
Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change.
Astronomers measure both mass and distance of a rogue planet for the first time
While most planets that we are familiar with stick relatively close to their host star in a predictable orbit, some planets seem to have been knocked out of their orbits, floating through space free of any particular gravitational attachments. Astronomers refer to these lonely
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US
Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.
Israeli tech billionaire Shlomo Kramer urges Americans to ‘limit the First Amendment,’ sparks outrage
“I know it’s difficult to hear, but it’s time to limit the First Amendment in order to protect it,” Shlomo Kramer said during the interview.
Will Smith Sued By Violinist For Sexual Harassment
Professional violinist Brian King Joseph is suing Will Smith and his management team for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. The suit was filed on December 30 at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. According to Variety , Smith and
Massie: Trump's Iran threat about oil not free speech
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Friday criticized President Trump’s threat to intervene as Iran cracks down on anti-government protests, arguing that the move would be more about oil than free speech concerns. The president vowed on Truth Social that the U.S. will “rescue”
French Government Defends George and Amal Clooney Citizenship: ‘They Contribute’ to ‘International Influence and Cultural Outreach’
Not everyone is happy about George Clooney and his family becoming French citizens. The recent news of Clooney, his wife Amal and their children being granted French citizenship sparked criticism from Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a junior deputy to the interior minister, who argued
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
Musk's AI chatbot Grok apologizes after generating sexualized image of young girls
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok apologized this week after generating and sharing a sexualized image of two young girls, calling it a “failure in safeguards.” “I deeply regret an incident on Dec 28, 2025, where I generated and shared an AI image of two young girls (estimated ages
Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles
The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.
Bose SoundLink Max Speaker Drops to an All-Time Low, This New Year Deal Is Cheaper Than Black Friday
If you want to share your music with the world or add some sound to your home, this is the speaker to do it with. The post Bose SoundLink Max Speaker Drops to an All-Time Low, This New Year Deal Is Cheaper Than Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .