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Trump Threatens to Fire His Treasury Secretary Over … Immigration?
President Donald Trump threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—not over interest rates, as he did in November , but over something even less under Bessent’s control: putting people in jail. As part of a longer rant Tuesday about how much better the country is now
Pete Hegseth’s Extreme Plan on Where to Send Boat Survivors Exposed
The Department of Defense didn’t have a plan to deal with survivors after launching its boat bombing campaign in the waters around central America. The New York Times reports that after a mid-October strike in the Caribbean Sea left two survivors in U.S. military custody,
Chemical in dark chocolate may help slow ageing, new study finds
Scientists found a link between a chemical found in dark chocolate and signs of slower biological ageing.
Pharma sector slams Commission after Wastewater Directive excluded from Environment Omnibus
The Commission presented its Environmental Omnibus package today (10 December), aimed at simplifying EU environmental legislation across several areas, including permitting, emissions standards, hazardous-waste treatment, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and the use of
Euronews celebrates 10 years of partnership with Japan showcasing innovation, culture and trust
Last week, Euronews celebrated 10 years of its partnership with Japan, marking a decade of high-quality journalism and shared vision.
A 2,000-year-old building site reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing concrete
Roman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It's among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture today. So many structures built by the Romans still survive, in some form, thanks to their ingenious concrete and construction techniques.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies aged 55
Tributes have been paid to the British writer Sophie Kinsella, famous for her best-selling 'Shopaholic' series, who has died of brain cancer at the age of 55.
Leon to close stores and cut jobs in restructure
The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
Westerlund 1: First evidence of particle outflow from a young massive star cluster
Star clusters are of great importance in any galaxy: they are the birthplace of new stars, often containing massive stars of 10 solar masses or more. Such massive stars often drive powerful winds; the combined action of all stars in the cluster then leads to the formation of a
Han Solo is finally getting his 'Old Man Logan' moment
Han Solo returns for yet another adventure with Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt for the Falcon, a comic book miniseries from writer Rodney Barnes.
Johnny Depp to Star in and Produce Adaptation of ‘The Master and Margarita’
The announcement was made during the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Priced Like Basic Doorbell, Amazon Plays Zero Profit on Own Brand
Head-to-toe coverage captures 66% more vertical view with two-way talk built-in. The post Ring Battery Video Doorbell Priced Like Basic Doorbell, Amazon Plays Zero Profit on Own Brand appeared first on Kotaku .
A Red Dead Redemption 2 fan conducted an in-game census to test Rockstar's historical accuracy and found it wasn't half bad: 'It's videogame-ified in a lot of ways, but not as much you might guess'
The horse testicles aren't for nothing.
Half of Americans Are Struggling to Afford Food—and They Blame Trump
As President Trump recoils at the very mention of affordability, bemoaning it as a Democratic scam (still unclear what that means exactly), over half of the country is struggling to pay for basic necessities—and blaming Trump for it. New polling from Politico and Public First
Sub-Saharan Africa has lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times, study finds
Researchers from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (APES) have contributed significantly to a major African-led study revealing that sub-Saharan Africa has already lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times. This means that, on average, the
NASA begins moon mission plume-surface interaction tests
In March, NASA researchers employed a new camera system to capture data imagery of the interaction between Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Mission-1 lander's engine plumes and the lunar surface.
Africa: Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, 'Africa' Hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPs)
[African Union] The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The Forum was held under the theme: "25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa's Women, Peace
Swiss Oscar Hopeful ‘Late Shift’ Immerses Audiences in the Heroics of Nursing
Petra Volpe’s gripping drama, starring Leonie Benesch, captures the physical and emotional challenges of a high-pressure hospital shift: “We wanted people to really have a physical experience."
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why Media Mega Mergers Are No Substitute for Vision and Innovation
Much has been made in recent weeks about former Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes’ now-famous quip likening Netflix to Albania. In 2012, Bewkes dismissed talk of Netflix challenging HBO’s dominance in premium TV as being akin to the potential for the “Albanian army to take over the
Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa's Deep Energy Paradox - a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.
[African Union] At the opening of the African #Energy Efficiency Ministerial Conference at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali underscored Africa's deep energy paradox: a continent
Estimating stellar-mass compact object accretion in AGN disks with a new method
A research team from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with other researchers, has developed a new method to estimate how stellar-mass compact objects (COs)—including black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs—accrete matter
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Africa: Failed Coup Attempt Highlights Divisions in West Africa
[Agenzia Fides] Cotonou -- The failed coup attempt in Benin highlights the divisions among the countries of West Africa. On the night of December 7-8, some members of the National Guard attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou, occupied the state television headquarters,
How Republicans Tricked Jasmine Crockett Into Running for Senate
Republicans are taking credit for Representative Jasmine Crockett’s last-minute decision to run for the United States Senate, as part of their efforts to recruit “very vulnerable Democrats” to run for office, NOTUS reported. Crockett’s surprise announcement last week reportedly
Colleen Shares New Album Libres antes del final: Hear “Antídoto”
Any time you see the name “Colleen” on Stereogum, it’s probably going to be us gushing over the perpetually underrated fuzz-pop singer-songwriter Colleen Green. Not this time, though! (Well, maybe a little bit this time. Coleen Green rules. You should listen to her.) Colleen is
Modified bacterial transport system imports artificial amino acids for efficient designer protein creation
Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural amino acids into bacteria, enabling the creation of innovative and highly efficient designer proteins. These can be used as more efficient catalysts or more effective drugs.
EU urged to give 'lift off' for space policy
The Brussels-based European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has urged the EU to step up public and private investment in space. The Committee also advises increasing the funds allocated to the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) in the next Multiannual
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Against DJI, GoPro Goes Into Clearance Mode on Its Action Camera as the Newly Released MAX 2 Falls to All-Time Low
Capture your holiday action in stunning True 8K 360 video and 29MP 360 still images ready for sharing or social media. The post Against DJI, GoPro Goes Into Clearance Mode on Its Action Camera as the Newly Released MAX 2 Falls to All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Video: How to see the Geminid meteor shower
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year reaches its peak this week—giving skywatchers the chance to see up to 100 "shooting stars" an hour under perfect conditions.
Jane Fonda Stands Up for a Living Wage: ‘No Democracy Can Survive When Millions of Families Cannot Afford to Live’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jane Fonda isn’t waiting for election season to heat up — she’s kicking it off herself. On Wednesday, the Hollywood icon is headlining a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles, using her platform to push Democrats toward what organizers say is the defining issue of the next
THR Launches Exclusive Avatar: Fire and Ash Edition of Behind the Screen Crafts Podcast
The five-part audio and video series premieres on December 10 with episodes dedicated to score, production design, visual effects, editing and costume.
‘Beam Me Up, Sulu’ ‘Star Trek’ Doc Featuring George Takei Gets February Release (Exclusive)
The feature unearths a lost 1985 student film made with Takei and has been acquired by Tribeca Films, the distribution label from Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures.
'It's kind of like a blind date': Fallout 76's creative director discusses the shaky beginnings of life in Appalachia—'I view the initial launch as really the prelude'
The start of a long story.
Marvel Rivals Fans Are Terrified Of Rogue, And She’s Not Even Out Yet
The hero shooter’s next Vanguard has the kind of kit fans usually make up The post Marvel Rivals Fans Are Terrified Of Rogue, And She’s Not Even Out Yet appeared first on Kotaku .
Genies Avatar SDK Lets You Build Customizable Avatars and Drop Them Straight Into Your Unity Game
Bring your digital identity to life with incredible customization and create unique NPCs with this easy to use new tool. The post Genies Avatar SDK Lets You Build Customizable Avatars and Drop Them Straight Into Your Unity Game appeared first on Kotaku .
Genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota's zebra mussel spread
A team of scientists at the University of Minnesota has uncovered the routes by which zebra mussels spread through Minnesota lakes, pointing to some surprising bodies of water that were the likely origins for the period of invasions that began more than 15 years ago.
