With the S&P 500 Index concentrated in a handful of tech stocks, the equal-weight market approach is getting more attention in portfolio planning for 2026.
From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected.
Enjoy a bigger viewing area without shelling big bucks. The post Amazon Clears Out This 15.6″ Portable Monitor at Its Lowest Price Since Launch for a Year-End Sale, Already Selling Out Fast appeared first on Kotaku .
A new experience is waiting in Manhattan.
[Africa Check] Are foreigners 'bleeding' South Africa's Road Accident Fund 'dry'? Numbers don't back the claim
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee spoke Friday morning on CNBC.
From saccharin in the 19th century to stevia and monk fruit in the 21st, researchers and the food industry have long sought a sweetener that delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks—excess calories, tooth decay, and heightened risk for obesity, insulin resistance, and
Analysts say the key meeting offers fresh clues about where China sees its biggest pressures as it faces up to domestic and external headwinds.
Post-Japan Depression . “People feel it after coming home from a trip that feels magical, safe, clean, punctual, aesthetic, peaceful… and suddenly — boom — back to reality.” (Not sure if this person is kidding but yep! 💯🎯) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
It's three for three in Rian Johnson's whodunit series, with Daniel Craig returning as gentleman sleuth Benoit Blanc for a gothic mystery full of dark humour, topical jabs, and a commanding performance from Josh O’Connor.
A sweeping review of more than 2,500 studies reveals that despite booming public enthusiasm, cannabis has strong scientific support for only a few medical uses, leaving most popular claims—like relief for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia—on shaky ground. The findings
The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.
The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents.
Turning it over in my mind.
One of 2025's biggest smartwatch launches is $100 off in time for the holidays, but it's not likely to last long. The post Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Returns to All-Time Low as Samsung Rolls Out Another Surprise Clearance on Its Smartwatch Before Christmas appeared first on Kotaku .
After reportedly issuing a ‘code red’ in response to intense competition from Anthropic and Google, OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT-5.2. Here’s what to know.
How Knives Out 3 and Johnson's Star Wars movie take on similar themes — and may anger fandoms in similar ways.
The latest poll from The Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago asked its usual slate of questions about voters’ views of President Trump’s job performance. In so doing, it also offers some insights into how the looming government
From stellar debuts and posthumous collections to albums by established artists unafraid to rewrite their definition of country music
The singer discusses the thwarted terrorist attack and Vienna concert cancellation in her The End of an Era documentary series
Numerous studies have concluded that regular use of cannabis brings serious health risks, as well as brain impairment among young people.
In a new teaser, HBO Max has revealed the first footage of several of its 2026 TV projects, including buzzy titles like “Euphoria” Season 3, “House of the Dragon” Season 3, “Lanterns” and Larry David’s untitled sketch comedy series. The “House of the Dragon” character Corlys
BERLIN, Dec 12 - Berlin has summoned Russia's ambassador over what it said was a huge increase in threatening hybrid activities including disinformation campaigns, espionage, cyberattacks and attempted sabotage, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
According to a Taliban spokesman, the four friends were "promoting foreign culture" and that the men had undergone a "rehabilitation programme".
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.
President Trump on Thursday pardoned former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted of election interference in state court in August 2024. “Tina is sitting in a Colorado prison for the ‘crime’ of demanding Honest Elections,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Today
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.
If nothing else, the positive noise around Intel's new nodes seems to be increasing.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Apple's latest AirPods just dropped by 12%, but the offer wraps up soon. The post Apple AirPods Pro 3 Drops Below Its Black Friday Price, Now as Cheap as the Pro 2 on Sale appeared first on Kotaku .
Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both partners of the coalition seeking to be involved in Gaza's future, have yet to settle their local conflicts in Yemen and Sudan, which have taken hundreds of thousands of lives. For now, it seems the United States will continue to take a neutral
Where there's a will, there's probably a wallhack.
EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.
Securing the homeland begins with securing the neighborhood.
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between dark chocolate and slower aging. A natural cocoa compound called theobromine was found in higher levels among people who appeared biologically younger than their real age.
A so-called stablecoin collapsed back in 2022.
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's Internet pioneer, Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, has underscored the urgent need for the continent's internet institutions and governments to shift focus from what he described as excessive attention to governance theories to strengthening operational
China had in September approved the creation of a national nature reserve there.
STOCKHOLM, Dec 12 - Finland said on Friday it would procure Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States.