Drake Gives a Surprise Mini-Concert During Vybz Kartel’s Toronto Show

"You shaped all of our lives," Drake told the dancehall star from a balcony stage

Crash Bandicoot animated TV series coming to Netflix, report says

The streamer is reportedly developing an animated show about Crash Bandicoot.

Michael David’s Art Gazes Back at Us

Instead of depicting objects, David’s shattered glass artworks literally mirror the viewer — looking into them, we are beckoned to reflect upon ourselves.

Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge says he hopes the next God of War is set in Egypt while making a hypothetical sequel sound pretty unhypothetical: 'I have no doubt that no matter what pantheon it is, it will be great'

My "Not aware of another God of War game" shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nucor, Waste Management, F5, NXP and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

A Textile Show Ruptures, Cascades, Bleeds

Raisa Kabir, Katherine Earle, and Leila Seyedzadeh envelop viewers in conversations about climate change and shifts in cultural identity alike.

Vance to meet with Senate Republicans on Tuesday on tariffs

Leaf arrangement steers vascular pattern evolution in ferns, research finds

Research by Assistant Professor Jacob S. Suissa at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is revealing complexity in how ferns have evolved. Instead of the vascular structure inside fern stems changing as a direct adaptation to the environment, he discovered that shifts in

Pokémon Card Fan Loses Collection In The Worst Way Possible

A busted sewage pipe took out tons of sealed packs The post Pokémon Card Fan Loses Collection In The Worst Way Possible appeared first on Kotaku .

Koyo Kouoh’s Final Lesson on Pan-African Solidarity

After the curator’s death in May, an artists’ gathering in Nairobi proved that transnational solidarity today must be built on a commitment to an interdependent future.

Jennifer Lawrence Says She Was ‘Annoying’ in Old Interviews and Gets Why the Public ‘Rejected’ Her Personality: ‘I Lose Control Over My Craft When I Have to Do Press for a Movie’

Jennifer Lawrence recently told The New Yorker that she is hesitant to speak to the press while promoting her movies. The Oscar winner has been a tabloid fixture for 15 years and once told fellow actor Viola Davis: “Every time I do an interview, I think, ‘I can’t do this to

How iLe Is Breathing New Life Into the Classic Bolero

The Puerto Rican singer has loved the tradition since she was a child — and her new album Como Las Canto Yo extends the canon

Amazon Plans Massive Layoffs After Nine Months of President Trump

Online retail giant Amazon plans to slash as many as 30,000 corporate jobs Tuesday, which would be the biggest layoffs at the company in three years. Reuters reports that the cuts would amount to 10 percent of the company’s close to 350,000 corporate employees, and would be

Iguanas on Clarion Island, Mexico, found to predate human presence in the Americas

An international team of biologists, including those at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, have discovered that the spiny-tailed iguanas on Clarion Island (Mexico), previously thought to be introduced by humans, have likely been there since before humans colonized the Americas.

183M email passwords exposed in data leak — including millions of Gmail accounts — here’s how to check if yours is safe

Cybersecurity analysts are calling it one of the largest credential dumps ever uncovered.

Next-gen Xbox details include backward compatibility, PC games

A new report on Microsoft's next-gen Xbox hardware further hints at a PC-like console that plays everything and doesn't charge for multiplayer.

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group

By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisia has ordered the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a prominent civil rights and migrant advocacy organization, to suspend activities for a month, the group said on Monday, one of several associations under such orders.

Israel says it has received body of another deceased hostage held in Gaza

CAIRO (Reuters) -Israel said on Monday that the Red Cross had handed over the body of another deceased hostage from Gaza to the Israeli military, according to a statement by the Israeliprime minister's office. If the identity of the deceased hostage is confirmed, it would mean

Pompeii’s Elite Once Lived in Luxury Towers, Research Says

Digital reconstruction technology is offering new insights into life in the ever-fascinating Ancient Roman city.

Amazon to cut 30,000 corporate jobs — 9% of worldwide office workforce: report

The sweeping layoffs mark another major contraction under CEO Andy Jassy, who has slashed tens of thousands of roles since taking over in 2021.

Air pollution sharply raises workplace accident risk, study finds

Air pollution is widely recognized as a public health hazard, but its role in workplace safety is often underestimated. A new study reveals that polluted air can make industrial accidents both more likely and more severe, adding a hidden layer to their human and economic costs.

Cows with freedom of choice: How the 'dairy barn of the future' could improve animal welfare

What happens when cows are allowed to decide for themselves whether they want to be indoors or outdoors? When calves grow up with their mothers, can visitors observe the animals, everyday life in the barn and the research—without disturbing them? An Invited Review on the "dairy

Steve Bannon fuels latest talk of third Trump term

President Trump and his allies are flirting with the idea of a Trump 2028 bid, with the president refusing to rule out the possibility and some influential supporters signaling they are prepared to test the constitutional limits that allow presidents to serve just two elected

California Reveals Plan to Fight Trump’s “Election Monitors”

California will send election observers to counter the “election monitors” that Trump plans on sending to multiple deep blue districts in the state ahead of next week’s special election. “They’re not going to be allowed to interfere in ways that the law prohibits,” California

Business Owner Urges People to Stand Up to Trump With Wild T-Shirt

The Irish have had enough of Donald Trump. McCormack’s Irish Pub in Richmond, Virginia, made waves earlier this month when its owner, William “Mac” McCormack, released some hot merchandise: a load of “Fuck Trump” black T-shirts, retailing for $11 a pop. The shirts proudly

US government uses Halo images in a call to 'destroy' immigration, Microsoft declines to comment

The social media posts also included an image of US president Donald Trump dressed up as Master Chief.

Mickalene Thomas Sued for $14M Over Abuse Allegations

Racquel Chevremont, the artist’s former fiancée and business partner, said she experienced withheld payments, sexual and emotional harassment, and retaliation.

Hilary Duff Promises New Music Will Arrive ‘In the Blink of an Eye’

The actress signed with Atlantic Records in September ahead of her first album in a decade

How missing nutrients rewire fly brains to seek out beneficial microbes

New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria that help them restore nutritional balance and

Louvre Heist: Two Arrested; Director Gets Support From Peers

Museum directors and curators published a letter expressing solidarity with the Louvre’s embattled director.

Mark Hamill jokes about Trump building Death Star where East Wing used to be

“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill joked Monday about President Trump building the franchise's Death Star where the East Wing of the White House used to be. “I have a very bad feeling about this…” Hamill, most known for playing the character of Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars”

Major Canadian banks' digital emissions stay massive while they disclose less and less

In early 2025, some of Canada's largest banks—including those with the highest digital emissions and greatest responsibility—withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

'Sticky' chemistry secrets could unlock cleaner, more efficient fuel production

In a new study, chemists have developed a novel framework for determining how effectively carbon monoxide sticks to the surface of a catalyst during conversion from carbon dioxide.

Twenty One Pilots Want Their Missing USB Drive With Fan Footage: It Carries ‘Significant Meaning’

At the band's L.A. show, someone apparently swiped a piece of band history and the group is asking for fans' help in finding it

Taylor Swift Adds Third Week at No. 1 on Albums and Songs Charts; Olivia Dean and Leon Thomas Enter Top 10

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” era continues as the record notches a third straight week at No. 1 with 194,000 equivalent album units earned, according to Luminate. The 12-song record shows no signs of slowing down — it’s only the second album of 2025 to spend its

Sis And The Lower Wisdom Announce New Album Saints And Aliens: Hear “Crocus Man”

Jenny Gillespie Mason has been recording music as Sis for years, and now there’s a band name too. The newly christened Sis And The Lower Wisdom will release their album Saints And Aliens in January. Opening track “Crocus Man” is out now.

Fox News’ Jesse Watters lands first TV interview with Erika Kirk since husband’s assassination

The exclusive will air Nov. 5 on "Jesse Watters Primetime" at 8 p.m. ET.

Imaging technique maps fleeting intermediates in hydrogen electrocatalysis

Electrocatalytic transformations not only require electrical energy—they also need a reliable middleman to spark the desired chemical reaction. Surface metal-hydrogen intermediates can effectively produce value-added chemicals and energy conversion, but, given their low

‘The Chronology of Water’ Star Imogen Poots to Receive Denver Film’s Excellence in Acting Award

The annual festival is scheduled to launch later this month on Oct. 31 and continue through Nov. 9.

Aboveground, not belowground productivity drives variability in biomass crop's net primary productivity

A study by researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) found that net primary productivity in Miscanthus × giganteus (M × g) is driven by aboveground productivity, influenced by nitrogen application and site. The results provide useful

Johnson claims SNAP contingency funds 'not legally available'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funds are not “legally available” to cover benefits during the shutdown. At a press conference, Johnson cited a legal analysis from the Trump administration that argued the

City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed

Tom Hayes launches a legal claim against UBS, claiming he was the bank's "hand-picked scapegoat".

Qualcomm shares jump 11% as chip giant unveils new AI chips to rival Nvidia’s

New AI200 and AI250 chips will go on sale in 2026 and 2027, respectively, the company said in a press release.

Paramount Skydance to Lay Off About 1,000 Employees This Week, With Additional Cuts Expected Later

Layoffs are coming down at Paramount Skydance this week, with the freshly merged company looking to slash approximately 1,000 jobs primarily in the U.S. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, Variety has confirmed. Following this week’s cuts, more layoffs are expected at a later date, a source

Africa: Afreximbank's Dr. Georges Elombi Sets Sights on Restructuring Africa's Trade

[allAfrica] Cairo -- The new President unveiled a strategy aimed at breaking the continent's economic dependence.

Republican Governor Tries to Force Party to Gerrymander for Trump

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is pushing President Donald Trump’s gerrymandering scheme forward in the Hoosier State—but Republicans still aren’t getting on the bandwagon. Braun announced Monday that he was calling a special legislative session to vote on new congressional

Every Halloween Candy, Ranked From Worst To Best

We reviewed and ranked 40+ different candies including Milky Way, KitKat, Tootsie Rolls, and Starbursts The post Every Halloween Candy, Ranked From Worst To Best appeared first on Kotaku .

Lily Allen Turns a Painful Marriage Into a Powerful Album

The eclectic U.K. artist takes a brutal emotional inventory on West End Girl

1st US heavy rare earths separation facility planned in Louisiana

A Canadian mining company plans to build a facility in Louisiana’s Calcasieu Parish to refine rare earth metals used in a variety of motors and electronics in the consumer, technology and defense industries. Aclara Resources Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia,

An old fish fossil tells a new story about lamniform shark evolution

An international, multi-university research team, including scientists from Columbus State University, has unearthed a crucial new piece of the puzzle in the evolution of sharks.