Drugmakers to raise US prices on at least 350 medicines despite pressure from Trump
Drugmakers plan to raise US prices on at least 350 branded medications including vaccines against COVID, RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance.
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Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades
The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.
Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions.
This strange ancient snake was hiding in a museum for decades
A strange little snake fossil found on England’s south coast has finally revealed its secrets—more than 40 years after it was discovered. The newly named Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived around 37 million years ago, during a time when Britain was warmer and teeming with
Jennifer Lopez Covers Lana Del Rey At Vegas Residency Opener
Last year, amid personal upheaval and low ticket sales, Jennifer Lopez rebranded and then canceled an entire arena tour. But if you really want to go see JLo sing her hits, you now have an opportunity. On Tuesday night, Lopez kicked off her latest Las Vegas residency, which is
Céline Dion Thanks Fans for ‘Keeping Me in Your Hearts’ in Touching New Year’s Message
Dion, who lives with stiff-person syndrome, also wished fans a year full of "happiness and peace in your heart"
Thor Goes Serious in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ After Chris Hemsworth Criticized the Superhero Becoming ‘Too Silly’ in the MCU: ‘I Became a Parody of Myself’
The “Avengers: Doomsday” marketing campaign continued with a Thor-centric teaser that delighted many Marvel fans by standing in stark contrast to the divisively silly “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the 2022 tentpole that marked Chris Hemsworth’s last outing as the God of Thunder.
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora on the Biggest and Longest ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in the Show’s History
On a windy winter morning in New York, Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora pose for photos in front of the freshly revealed New Year’s Eve Ball. The decorated ball, perched 25 stories high atop One Times Square, is the largest to date (fitted with 5,280 Waterford crystals and LED
Kansas City International Airport on lockdown, FBI assisting in investigation
The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), a longtime advocate for Native Americans and organized labor who switched parties late in his career, died Tuesday. He was 92. His daughter, Shanan Campbell, told The Colorado Sun her father died of natural causes. "Colorado lost a
Channel Tunnel power issue resolved but some train delays continue, Eurostar says
The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to “full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday.
‘Modern Japanese Printmakers’ Celebrates Vibrant Mid-20th-Century Innovation
Trailblazing Japanese artists innovated unique techniques, merged traditional mediums with new methods, and reveled in experimentation. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7
Trump Media announces new cryptocurrency will be distributed to shareholders
Cryptocurrencies have become a recurring feature of the family’s business empire, with critics pointing to potential conflicts of interest given Trump’s pledge to make the US the "crypto capital of the planet."
Greene supports 2026 'tax revolt' by frustrated Trump voters
Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) backed a “tax revolt” among supporters of President Trump on Wednesday. “Almost every Trump voter I see on X is so fed up they are planning a 2026 tax revolt,” Greene wrote on the social platform X. “And rightfully so!” “It’s because
Variety’s 2026 Media Predictions: ‘The Odyssey’ Domination, Disney CEO Shuffle and Netflix Winning Warner Bros. Deal
From megamergers to disruptive new technologies, the media industry has a lot to pack into the next 12 months. Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way movies, shows and music is made, roiling a business that is worried it will lead to more job cuts. Bob Iger is
If I Had an Oscar Ballot: Brazil’s Secret, Gaza’s Voice and the Year Sin and Grief Became Cinema
2025 offered cinematic encounters of a rare kind. Thunderous spectacles unfurled alongside hushed, inward-facing character studies. Some films swung wildly and missed — gloriously so — while others landed with such quiet authority, they seemed to rearrange the room. It was a
Here are 2025's six highest rated hardware, enjoying tippy-top review scores—plus six dishonorable mentions
From the tippy-top to the flippy-flops, 2025 was a cracking year for hardware.
Drugmakers plan to raise US prices on at least 350 medications: Report
The costs of at least 350 drugs in the U.S. are expected to rise in 2026, according to a new analysis, despite many of the drugmakers pledging to offer more favorable prices under new Trump administration policies. New data from the health care research firm 3 Axis Advisors,
OpenAI’s pay tops every major tech startup as stock awards hit $1.5M per worker: report
The unusually rich payouts, disclosed in financial materials reviewed by investors, put OpenAI far ahead of peers.
Trump’s Next Major Project Shows Where His Real Priorities Are
Donald Trump’s next Washington vanity project will be going up sooner rather than later. The president told Politico Wednesday that he expects construction to break ground on his highly teased “ Triumphal Arc ” (yes, “arc”) within the next two months. “It hasn’t started yet. It
3 movie masterpieces buried on Amazon Prime Video to watch right now
From a legendary thriller to a true-crime doc you haven't seen plus the funniest movie of 2024, these are thee of the best movies on Prime.
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 - Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes.
Disney World Employee Struck by 400-Pound Prop Boulder During ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show Malfunction
A Disney World Hollywood Studios employee was struck by a prop boulder during a showing of the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!” stage show after the 400-pound rubber sphere became displaced from its track. In a video of the accident shared on social media, the boulder
Sony's patent for PS5 AI tutorial 'ghosts' sound like a nightmare
Struggling in that PS5 game? Don't worry, a ghost player who can look like Yoda trained on YouTube, Twitch and social media posts can help you
Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close
The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.
PlayStation Plus January 2026 games revealed, including Epic Mickey
PS Plus Essential's free games for Jan. 2026 include Need for Speed Unbound and the Disney Epic Mickey remake.
Trump Insists Ilhan Omar Is Part of Minnesota Fraud in Racist Rant
The president is thrusting some of the blame for Minnesota’s day care scandal onto Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar. State officials have come under fire since right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley reported Friday that empty or abandoned day care facilities were still receiving
‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Disney’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever With $1.46 Billion, Beating ‘Frozen 2’
“Zootopia 2” is going down in the Disney record books. The animated sequel is now Walt Disney Animation’s highest-grossing movie in history with $1.46 billion at the global box office. It beat the previous record holder, “Frozen 2,” which made $1.45 billion in 2019. “Zootopia
Grand Voyager | Exploring Oman
From ancient forts to turquoise wadis and coastal adventures, Oman blends history and nature. Join Lilly Douse as she explores the sites of Muscat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab and beyond.
Iran appoints new central bank governor after protests as currency hits record low
The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022.
The 10 biggest political stories of 2025
President Trump's first year back in office brought a whirlwind of political news in 2025. There was a major legislative victory for the White House, wins for Democrats in elections and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The ugly specter of political violence also
10 Big Movies We Expect to See at Cannes or Venice 2026, From Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ to Tom Cruise and Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’
2026 hasn’t kicked off just yet, but Cannes and Venice chiefs Thierry Frémaux and Alberto Barbera are already packing their suitcases for the ritual January pilgrimage to Los Angeles to pursue the year’s hottest films for their festivals. The courtship season might be slightly
West Africa: NAFDAC Okays First Robotic Surgical Platform in West Africa
[Leadership] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the Toumai robotic surgical system for clinical use.
Tech startups hand out nicotine pouches as productivity perk — while doctors worry about addiction
At Palantir Technologies, nicotine startups Lucy and Sesh have installed branded vending machines inside the company’s Washington, DC, offices.
Top Minnesota Republican: GOP caucus steered YouTuber Nick Shirley to day care sites
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) said Monday that her caucus pointed conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley in the direction of day care facilities in the state amid concerns over fraud. Demuth said at a virtual press conference that the state GOP has been “working with”
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nike, Corcept Therapeutics, Taiwan Semiconductor & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.