Louis Tomlinson on the Possibility of a One Direction Reunion: ‘I’d be Really Surprised’
“Right now, I can’t foresee a time where I would actually feel comfortable doing that," singer told Rolling Stone UK
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Epic sues Fortnite botters who filled their own maps with clankers and made off with tens of thousands of dollars
Want the money back and a lifetime ban on the pair ever creating accounts again.
Leveraging Hamas ties, Turkey joins Gaza peace talks
By joining the indirect talks in Egypt between Israel and Hamas, Turkey hopes to use its longstanding relationship with the Palestinian Islamist movement to help end the Gaza war. Speaking late Tuesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Donald Trump had "specifically
Solar farms could double bumblebee populations through wildflower management
Solar farms could become important refuges for bumblebees in Britain, a new study reveals—though their benefits only go so far.
Women portrayed as younger than men online, and AI amplifies the bias
U.S. Census data shows no systematic age differences between men and women in the workforce over the past decade. And globally, women on average live about five years longer than men. But that's not what you'll see if you search Google or YouTube or query an AI like ChatGPT.
Regina King, Jamie Lee Curtis and Maude Apatow Among 2025 WIF Honorees
Tessa Thompson, Dede Gardner, Gabrielle Nadig and Mara Brock Akil will also be celebrated at Women in Film, Los Angeles' Nov. 6 event.
Research sheds light on Britain's forgotten role in the French Resistance
New research by Dr. Laure Humbert from The University of Manchester and Dr. Raphaële Balu from Sorbonne University has revealed how Britain's vital contribution to the French Resistance during the Second World War was largely forgotten in France—and why this silence lasted for
Direct signal analysis helps solve 50-year-old problem in molecular fluorescence analysis
Last year, we celebrated 50 years since the first papers on fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) were published. It wasn't a wild celebration with masses on the streets, nor was it widely celebrated in universities, but rather a quiet admiration by people in the field
Nasal spray with gold nanoparticles delivers targeted treatment to the brain
Tiny gold particles that act as carriers for lithium can be delivered directly to the brain in the form of a nasal spray. Developed by scientists at the Università Cattolica Rome campus/Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, the new nanotechnological device can
Virtual reality programs can help children with social communication
Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social communication disorders.
Forget the Previous Low Prices, This Govee TV LED Backlight Is Going for Peanuts at Almost 50% Off
Save as much as $70 on the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlight T2 with dual cameras for a limited time. The post Forget the Previous Low Prices, This Govee TV LED Backlight Is Going for Peanuts at Almost 50% Off appeared first on Kotaku .
Africa: A $3.7m Initiative Launches to Advance Ethical Ai in Africa and Asia
[Daba Finance] The AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact (AEASI) -- has been launched to promote the responsible and evidence-based use of artificial intelligence AEASI is part of a broader $7.5 million collaboration with Google.org supporting AI impact evaluations. The
East-West divide in lettuce pest threatens crop yields, study finds
Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are showing surprising regional patterns that could complicate efforts to protect one of the country's most important salad crops, new research has revealed.
Taylor Swift Breaks Adele’s Album Sales Record With The Life Of A Showgirl
Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl arrived on Friday, and it quickly broke records by selling 1.2 million vinyl copies in the first day . Now, the album is breaking another sales record for the largest week for an album by earning 3.5 million equivalent album units, per
Overconfidence persists even where regular feedback should discourage it, chess study finds
The late psychologist Daniel Kahneman once said if he could wave a magic wand and get rid of any bias, he would choose overconfidence. However, overconfidence is here to stay. In a recent study in Psychological Science, researchers examined this bias among tournament chess
Lilly Singh Boards Oscar-Qualified Short ‘Holy Curse’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Global entertainer Lilly Singh has come aboard the short film “Holy Curse” in an executive producer capacity, backing director Snigdha Kapoor’s acclaimed drama about gender identity and cultural conformity. The project secured its place in the Oscar race after claiming top
Regional ocean dynamics can be better emulated with AI models
The Gulf of Mexico, a regional ocean, is hugged by the southeastern United States and a large stretch of the Mexican coast, making it very important for both countries. The area helps bring goods to local and global markets, produces power for the country with off-shore oil
MTG goes off on GOP over health insurance premiums ‘doubling’
We’re seeing is a slow breakup between the GOP and the loudest voices that helped them build their brand, including the “manosphere” influencers who boosted Donald Trump in 2024.
Study examines ties between criminal charges and mental health among incarcerated youth
New research from the University of Kansas asks if mental health issues like depression and anxiety are associated with specific charges faced by juveniles incarcerated in the United States.
Schumer slams GOP health care policies: 'No f---ing way'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) made clear Democrats are not backing down from their health care demands, as the U.S. government enters its second week of a shutdown. In a heavily produced video posted to the social platform X, the Democratic leader blamed his
Lucy Dacus Announces Forever Is A Feeling Companion Album With New Song, Jim Croce Cover, & More
In March, Lucy Dacus unveiled her latest record Forever Is A Feeling . Since then, she’s been officiating fans’ marriages onstage , updating the LP artwork , and covering Sufjan Stevens . Now she’s announcing a companion album out this Friday that features demos, extended
Gorillaz Enlist Trueno and Late D12 Rapper Proof for New Song ‘The Manifesto’
Damon Albarn-led band's upcoming album The Mountain arrives in March 2026
Game Pass Adds The Grinch: Christmas Adventures After Big Price Hike
October's haul has great games but no real surprises The post Game Pass Adds The Grinch: Christmas Adventures After Big Price Hike appeared first on Kotaku .
Bill Burr Slams Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash as ‘Bulls—‘ and Roasts Critics: ‘I Don’t Give a F— What These Phony F—ing People Are Saying’
Bill Burr is lashing out at critics for slamming his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. During an interview on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, Burr said he does not “give a fuck what all these phony fucking people are saying.” “The general consensus is, ‘How
LG Has Clearance Vibes as 27″ UltraGear Gaming Monitor Hits Its Cheapest Ever to Compete With Samsung Deals
Add this beast to your gaming setup for less than $300. The post LG Has Clearance Vibes as 27″ UltraGear Gaming Monitor Hits Its Cheapest Ever to Compete With Samsung Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
Paramount Skydance talking to Apollo, buyout firms to join possible $60B Warner Bros. Discovery bid: sources
"These companies bring a lot to the table since they own stakes in Hollywood properties and have a lot of money," said one source.
Westside Cowboy Announce New EP So Much Country ‘Till We Get There: Hear “Don’t Throw Rocks”
Earlier this year, Manchester-based quartet Westside Cowboy — Reuben Haycocks, James (Jimmy) Bradbury, Aoife Anson O’Connell, Paddy Murphy — released their brilliant debut EP This Better Be Something Great . It was something great, and it’s a relief to know that they’re not
Quantum dynamics on your laptop? New technique moves us closer
Imagine zooming into matter at the quantum scale, where tiny particles can interact in more than a trillion configurations at once.
Seth Meyers on Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize: 'Can you just give it to him?'
President Trump has openly lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize, and late-night TV host Seth Meyers says there's a specific reason it may just be time to award it to him. "Nobel Prize winners are set to be announced this week," Meyers, a frequent Trump critic, said during his
Magnetic 'switchback' detected near Earth for the first time
In recent years, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has given us a close-up look at the sun. Among the probe's revelations was the presence of numerous kinks, or "switchbacks," in magnetic field lines in the sun's outer atmosphere. These switchbacks are thought to form when solar
Gorillaz Share New Song “The Manifesto,” Get Covered By Machine Gun Kelly
Gorillaz are spending this whole fall and winter building up to the March release of their new album The Mountain , which they debuted in full at the last show of their House Of Kong residency in London last month before properly announcing with the Sparks collab “ The Happy
Kaine says Jones comments 'indefensible,' but he is 'still a supporter'
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) called Democratic state attorney general nominee Jay Jones’ recently unearthed violent text messages about former state House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R) “indefensible,” but said he still ultimately supports the Democrat. “Jay has apologized. The
Noem slams Zach Bryan ICE lyrics: 'Completely disrespectful'
Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem called a song Zach Bryan teased last week “disrespectful” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. "I hope he understands how completely disrespectful that song is, not just to law enforcement but to this country, to every
Rush Add New Dates, Doubling Length of Surprise 2026 Tour
In the face of "incredible demand," Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have added 11 dates to their first tour since the death of Neil Peart
Muhammad al-Zaqzouq writes about using his books for cooking fuel. “Let’s use...
Muhammad al-Zaqzouq writes about using his books for cooking fuel . “Let’s use one or two for now, and when the war’s over you can replace them. The kids need food more than they need to be read to.”
The War On Drugs Preview New Song On Instagram Live
Friends, in this moment filled with terrifying headlines from all directions, it is my pleasure to come to you today bearing good news: The War On Drugs have been cooking up new music, and at least one of those tunes is sounding pretty complete.
Iran releases Franco-German accused of spying
Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday. Lennart Monterlos is the latest French national to be released from Iranian detention this year, even as others remain in
Ghost of Yotei's bamboo strikes feature an audience of baby foxes
Baby foxes will watch you attempt Ghost of Yōtei's bamboo strikes, and predictably, players are obsessed.
Programmable optical chip merges photons to change color
Cornell researchers have built a programmable optical chip that can change the color of light by merging photons, without requiring a new chip for new colors.
