H&M closing two big Manhattan stores in setback for city’s retail scene
The shutdowns are part of Swedish-owned H&M's plan to close about 200 of more than 4,300 stores it operates globally as part of a cost-cutting effort.
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HBO Max Unveils ‘Chespirito’ Universe Series ‘Don Ramón’ and ’The Colorado,’ Dates ‘Like Water for Chocolate,’ Season 2
Building on the all-time record performance of “Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose,” HBO Max in Latin America is expanding the universe with two new series: “Don Ramón,” inspired by the original character from Roberto Gómez Bolaños’s legendary 1970s sitcom “El Chavo del Ocho.”
Israel says Gaza hostage coffin received
Israel said on Tuesday it had received the coffin of a hostage held in Gaza, with the remains undergoing forensic examination to determine their identity. Prior to this latest handover, the bodies of three deceased hostages were still being held in the Gaza Strip -- those of
How carbonates influence CO₂-to-fuel conversion: New insights from gold electrocatalysts
Researchers from the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society (FHI) have uncovered how carbonate molecules affect the conversion of CO2 into valuable fuels on gold electrocatalysts. Their findings reveal key molecular mechanisms in
Amazon MGM Studios Unscripted TV Chief Barry Poznick to Step Down
Amazon MGM Studios unscripted TV general manager Barry Poznick is exiting his current role with the company. In January, Poznick will begin a three-year executive producer deal with the studio, following nearly a decade as head of MGM Alternative. Poznick will continue on as an
Using peat as sustainable precursor for fuel cell catalyst materials
Iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts have the potential to replace the more expensive platinum catalysts currently used in fuel cells. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and
'Tremendous progress' in US efforts to end Russia - Ukraine war, Trump says
Announcing that he will send his special envoy to meet Putin, Trump says he will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart and Ukraine's Zelenskyy himself.
Golden Globes Predictions: A Competitive Comedy/Musical Race is No Laughing Matter
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Early Demo of the Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ to Be Released on Record Store Day Black Friday
The 1974 demo was recorded by David Byrne and Chris Frantz during their time at the Rhode Island School of Design
Human-Trafficking Arrests Plummet Under Trump Thanks to ICE Obsession
Child trafficking arrests have hit their lowest point in five years since Homeland Security aggressively reoriented its attention toward immigration arrests. Fewer kids have been rescued from exploitation and trafficking this past year than at any point since the pandemic,
Nearly Half the Country Sues Trump Over Massive Cut to Housing
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration over cuts made to funding for housing the homeless. A coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors made the move Tuesday to seek a court order that would block “cuts and illegal new conditions” to the Department of Housing
Bolsonaro out of appeals; will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
Democrats say they are subjects of FBI probe after filming anti-Trump video
Congressional Democrats who have law enforcement and military backgrounds were criticized by the Trump administration for their message to the troops.
Israeli concerts honoring iconic Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum rankle Arab world
Allegations of cultural appropriation and 'artistic theft' abound as Israel's Firqat Alnoor Orchestra, which has both Jewish and Arab members, tours the country. The singer's family members now plan to sue
Trump says he'll meet with Putin and Zelensky when peace deal is finalized
President Trump said Tuesday there were only a "few remaining points of disagreement" in a peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine, adding that he would meet with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine once the deal was finalized. Trump posted on Truth Social that his special
The Five Eras of the Human Brain
Our neural command centers evolve through predictable major turning points from birth to death The post The Five Eras of the Human Brain appeared first on Nautilus .
‘Inconvenient Indian’ Author Thomas King Reveals He Has No Cherokee Ancestry
His shocking admission follows a 2020 documentary adaptation of his 2013 book being pulled from the Sundance Film Festival after the director’s own Indigenous identity was called into question.
‘Stranger Things’ Becomes Netflix’s First Series to Have Four Seasons in the Top 10 at Once
Season 5 of “Stranger Things” has already boosted the series to a viewership record — before the new episodes have even been released. As fans rewatch or newly discover the sci-fi series ahead of its final entry premiering on Nov. 26, all four previous seasons have made the
Los Angeles Remains Top Filming Site as Global Production Volume Shrinks
Los Angeles maintained its place as the global hub for film and TV production last year, even as the overall marketplace shrank, according to a report issued Tuesday by FilmLA. Out of 857 films and scripted TV series released in 2024, 18.3% were shot in Los Angeles — nearly
Get Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season with HOMAGE’s Black Friday Deals: Save up to 25%, Sitewide
With the holidays upon us, there are deals all over the internet to get ready for the gift-giving and shopping season — especially for Black Friday. However, one of the best deep discounts on the web we’re seeing for the shopping event of the year is at HOMAGE. For Black
Inflation stifles US income growth ahead of holiday shopping season
The income growth level is similar to the rate seen in the early 2010s, when the unemployment rate was stuck at 7% and slow to come down, according to a study.
Diane Keaton’s ‘Baby Boom’ Sets Reboot From Michael Showalter at Amazon MGM
Bust out the apple sauce — the beloved ’80s motherhood comedy “Baby Boom” is getting a reboot at Amazon MGM Studios. The streamer has set prolific filmmaker Michael Showalter (“The Idea of You,” “Hello, My Name is Doris”) as director for a new take on the film. The original was
Linda Hamilton on Joining ‘Stranger Things,’ Why She Almost Retired and Being Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Biggest Fan’: ‘Thank God She’s Not an Asshole’
Linda Hamilton has been a huge fan of “Stranger Things” since the show premiered on Netflix in 2016, but if it had been completely up to her, she may not be playing one of the main antagonists for the show’s fifth and final season. For one, she told her agent she was retiring.
When substrates dictate the route: Deuterium source reshapes hydrogen isotope exchange pathways
A collaboration between the groups of Professor Mónica H. Pérez-Temprano at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) and Professor Anat Milo at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has uncovered how the characteristics of specific substrates require certain reaction
Despite Krafton ownership, Last Epoch dev won't charge for its first expansion and isn't pivoting to AI: 'To be clear, our development approach is not changing'
Finally, some good news.
Consumer confidence drops sharply in new survey
Consumer confidence dropped by nearly 7 points in November, as Americans sour on the economy with the holiday season fast approaching. The Consumer Confidence Index, calculated monthly by the Conference Board, fell from 95.5 in October to 88.7 this month. This marks the lowest
Elden Ring Nightreign's DLC Scholar class is cooler than it sounds
The Forsaken Hollows DLC will throw Arcane and Faith fans a bone with its upcoming Nightfarer classes, which include a Scholar and Undertaker
Justin Theroux on Playing a ‘Rich and Stupid’ Himbo in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ Entering the ‘Fallout’ Universe and His New Campaign for Marriott’s Luxury Collection
Justin Theroux has been tapped as the new face of The Luxury Collection, starring in the brand’s global “I Am The Luxury Collection” campaign. The actor leads a series of cinematic spots from Stept Studios that position him as The Curator, guiding viewers through the
Hulu Is Down to $4.99/Month With This Black Friday Bundle Deal
Hulu is down to an unbeatable $4.99/month for 12 months with this limited-time Black Friday bundle deal. The deal, which runs through Monday, Dec. 1, gets you instant access to Hulu and Disney+ for less than the price of a single subscription. To put it into context, both Hulu
After its 'make FPS great again' controversy, Splitgate 2 is relaunching with a humbler tone: 'The goal is to grow over time, not aim for a massive splash on day 1'
Splitgate 2 is also coming back sooner than expected: Instead of early 2026, the relaunch is now slated for December.
GLP-1s fail to slow progression of Alzheimer’s: Novo Nordisk
The trials showed an effect on Alzheimer's biomarkers, though Novo did not specify which ones.
Researchers propose novel BaTiO₃-based catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane
Perovskites—a class of compounds with a unique ABX3 structure and high temperature stability—are promising materials for energy conversion.
Lorwyn: First Light review: a dazzling but baffling D&D Magic crossover
A digital-only D&D supplement bundled with the latest Forgotten Realms material, Lorwyn: First Light feels a tad muddles and incomplete
Uruguay's Economy Minister hopeful about EU-Mercosur FTA deal
Uruguay’s Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone said Tuesday in Madrid that he was strongly confident that the long-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) will be signed shortly. Additionally, he voiced his
Trump Secretly Considering Firing Kash Patel as Blunders Pile Up
Kash Patel’s days as FBI director may be numbered. MS NOW reported Tuesday that President Trump is considering firing the embattled director as his errors pile up. Three anonymous sources told MS NOW that Patel had drawn Trump’s ire for his presumptuous social media posts
To Explore Violence Against Women, She Drugs Herself Onstage. “It’s an attempt...
To Explore Violence Against Women, She Drugs Herself Onstage. “It’s an attempt to explore whether performance can give form to the disorganizing experience of trauma, its gaps and obsessional thinking.”
Trump “Jokes” About Deporting Turkeys to Notorious Megaprison
Donald Trump is already making light of his administration wrongfully deporting immigrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Speaking from the newly paved Rose Garden Tuesday, Trump delivered a ghastly joke while he passed out pardons to two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle.
Popcorn Palooza: AMC Theatres Offers Half-Off Yearly Concession Pass
The $29.99 program will commence on Cyber Monday and is available to all AMC Stub members.
Africa: GSMA Pushes $40 Smartphones to Close Africa's Digital Gap
[Daba Finance] Across Africa, more than 600 million people live within reach of mobile broadband but remain offline. The reason is not network coverage, according to GSMA Africa head Angela Wamola as quoted by TechCabal, but the high cost of smartphones. For many households, an
What's at stake for Reeves's Budget?
Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn Budget.
Africa: Seedstars, Sanad Program to Back Female-Led Startups in Africa
[Daba Finance] Seedstars has partnered with the SANAD Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) to launch the SANAD Elevate Her Programme. This multi-phase initiative supports female-led and 2X-aligned startups across the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
American Eagle shares jump after Martha Stewart revealed as new face of brand after Sydney Sweeney controversy
Stewart, 84, wears head-to-toe denim – along with a dangly diamond necklace – in American Eagle’s new “Give Great Jeans Campaign” ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser won't run for reelection
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced Tuesday she won't seek reelection next year, teeing up a high-stakes race to lead the nation's capital during the remainder of President Trump's term. "It has been the honor of my life to be your mayor. But today, with a
Voters frustrated with economic reality as holiday season hits: Poll
Voters aren’t reacting to “vibes.” They’re reacting to their bills. And the more they feel squeezed, the more those feelings are showing up in Trump’s poll numbers.
Swalwell: Trump 'throwing a tantrum' over 'illegal orders' video
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Monday slammed President Trump for “throwing a tantrum” over his response to six lawmakers’ video in which they told members of the armed forces not to follow “illegal orders.” “The president is throwing a tantrum here in making these threats
Gražina Bielousova publishes new article on crisis and care in Moldovan feminism in 'Women’s Studies International Forum'
An article by Dr Gražina Bielousova (pictured), a researcher at VU TSPMI, entitled "What remains: Crisis, neoliberal capture, and care among Moldovan feminists", has been published in the prestigious journal Women's Studies International Forum. The publication is part of a
50 Cent Helped Make a New Netflix Doc About His Longtime Nemesis Sean Combs
Executive produced by the rapper and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, Sean Combs: The Reckoning , will premiere early next month
A Creepy Horse Game Was Banned From Steam And No One’s Sure Why
Horses will launch on other storefronts next month as Santa Ragione tries to recoup dev costs The post A Creepy Horse Game Was Banned From Steam And No One’s Sure Why appeared first on Kotaku .
Former Ghost of Yotei artist says she wasn't fired because of a Charlie Kirk joke, but 'because of a harassment campaign' that nobody at Sony or Sucker Punch bothered investigating
Gamergate is alive and well in 2025.
