Even Trump’s Pentagon Is Selling Rare Pokémon Cards Now
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Brandi Carlile and Sam Smith: A Conversation About Bravura Voices, Fashion as Queer Armor and Having a Nonbinary Headliner for Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend
When the history of great voices in 21st century pop is told, Brandi Carlile and Sam Smith will both be part of the discussion. That’s before getting to the conversation about queer icons of the era: Smith and Carlile might be standing on the shoulders of several generations of
Netflix Debated Launching a Theatrical Movie Business Before Warner Bros. Deal, Co-CEOs Say
Netflix has never been against putting its movies in theaters, according to the streamer’s top execs — but before it agreed to buy Warner Bros., it was focused on the fast-growing streaming business. Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, speaking on the company’s Q4 2025
AI-driven ultrafast spectrometer-on-a-chip advances real-time sensing
For decades, the ability to visualize the chemical composition of materials, whether for diagnosing a disease, assessing food quality, or analyzing pollution, depended on large, expensive laboratory instruments called spectrometers. These devices work by taking light, spreading
Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report
At least 14 people are known to have been injured after a commuter train crashed between Gelida and Sant Sadurní.
No ban on gas boilers in UK warm homes plan but heat pumps get £2.7bn push
Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year Analysis: Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK households There will be no phaseout date for gas boilers in the government’s warm homes plan
Woman Creates Super Console Containing PS5, Xbox, And Switch 2
Behold the Ningtendo PXPBOX 5, a massive homemade gaming machine The post Woman Creates Super Console Containing PS5, Xbox, And Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku .
Epstein survivor asks judge to enforce law demanding release of all files
Haley Robson, one of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, on Sunday called on a judge to enforce a law that forces the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all of its files related to the late sex offender. Robson wrote to U.S. District Judge Richard Berman that DOJ's release of
Hytale Minecraft mod is the ultimate sandbox mash-up
A robust modding community is forming around sandbox builder Hytale, with one creator bringing Minecraft to the game.
Steam’s New Anime Animal Crossing Cozy Sim Gets Bullied Into Disclosing Gen AI
Heartopia 's rise on Steam has hit a speed bump The post Steam’s New Anime Animal Crossing Cozy Sim Gets Bullied Into Disclosing Gen AI appeared first on Kotaku .
SunRISE SmallSats ace tests, moving closer to launch
When the six tiny spacecraft of NASA's SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission settle into their orbits high above Earth after launching later this year, they'll function as one giant radio dish to track the rumbles of radio bursts coming from deep within
Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
Japan court to rule in trial of man charged with killing ex-PM Abe
A guilty verdict is all but certain and attention is on the severity of the sentence.
Accessibility Should Be at the Center of Museum Education
Art history departments often fail to embed disability studies into their curricula when engaging with art, politics, and identity.
Why Netflix’s revised all-cash-bid for WBD might not be good for streaming giant’s shareholders
There's a good chance Netflix stock isn’t done sliding.
Music Industry Moves: Universal Music and NetEase Announce Multi-Year Licensing Deal for China
Universal Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider in China, have announced a strategic multi-year license agreement for UMG’s world-leading music catalog of artists and recordings across NetEase Cloud Music’s streaming platform and
Clutter – “C.L.U.T.T.E.R.”
Spelling in song lyrics is a treacherous proposition — just ask Taylor Swift — but Clutter pulled it off. “C.L.U.T.T.E.R.,” the A-side from the noisy, poppy Stockholm indie band’s new 7″, turns those letters into a hook, making it somewhat of a theme song. The group elaborates:
Trump says 'you got to let the UN continue' when asked about so-called 'Board of Peace'
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday "you got to let the U.N. continue" when asked about his plans for a so-called "Board of Peace" that has alarmed international experts. Governments around the world
Sci-fi Comedy ‘Operation Taco Gary’s’ Picked Up by Up-and-Coming Genre Distributor Chroma (Exclusive)
Simon Rex leads the cast of the feature written and directed by Mikey K.
Commentary: What the Grok bans in Southeast Asia tell us about AI governance
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are setting the pace on global AI governance norms, says an academic.
Katy Perry accompanies Trudeau in Davos
Katy Perry was seen Tuesday alongside former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trudeau was spotted in a dark blue suit, while Perry was wearing a modest tan skirt set with a sweater. The two made their relationship
Netflix shares drop despite surpassing subscriber milestone, revenue boost from ‘Stranger Things’
The company forecast annual revenue for 2026 modestly ahead of analyst expectations, even as Netflix surpassed 325 million subscribers globally.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Netflix, United Airlines, Interactive Brokers and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
It's been 14 years since I played a 2D/3D hybrid puzzle game as clever as Cassette Boy
Zelda meets Fez in this little puzzle game where you can rotate the entire world.
Russian politician calls for Call of Duty ban and home-grown alternative because 'you're almost always shooting at Russian soldiers' in the Modern Warfare games
The Russian government says it will support developers working on CoD-style projects with tax breaks and other incentives.
Philadelphia Art Museum Might Rebrand Its Botched Rebrand
The institution set up a task force to evaluate the controversial new brand identity as it parts ways with its chief marketing officer.
Netflix tops 325 million paid subscribers
Netflix's subscription business is booming. The company said it had surpassed 325 million subscribers worldwide during a presentation to investors on Tuesday, increasing its operating income by 30 percent thanks to new customers added in the final quarter of 2025. Revenues
FTC plans to appeal Meta monopoly decision
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday that it plans to appeal a November ruling finding that Meta did not have a monopoly over personal social networking. The agency, which sued the Facebook parent in 2020, suffered a key loss late last year when a federal judge
Fortnite Creators Are Using Women To Chase Clout And Make Money
Creators like Team Hive and others are blurring the line between developer and spokesperson The post Fortnite Creators Are Using Women To Chase Clout And Make Money appeared first on Kotaku .
Hudson Williams, Ricky Martin, Nicholas Hoult and More Celeb Photos at Milan Men’s Fashion Week
Hollywood headed to Milan Men’s Fashion Week to walk runways, sit in the front rows and clink champagne glasses as Ralph Lauren, Prada, Zegna and more debuted their fall/winter 2026 collections. All eyes were on “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams as he opened the DSQUARED2
Valentino’s Most Gorgeous Music Looks
Valentino Garavani, the founder of the renowned fashion house Valentino, died on Monday at age 93. Known for his vibrant designs and high-end glamour, Valentino’s influence shaped the fashion world for decades and lives on in his legendary couture looks. The luxury fashion
Hogan says he won't run again for Maryland governor, other public office
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Tuesday he will not run again for public office, ruling out another bid for his old seat and ending speculation about a possible return to politics. “I care deeply about the state of Maryland, and I remain concerned about the direction
US forces apprehend seventh oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. forces apprehended their seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues to enforce its quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the region. The U.S. personnel, made up of officials from the U.S. Coast Guard, along with the U.S. Navy
Jennifer Lawrence Playfully Trolls White Men: ‘Oh My God! If I Could Just Be Their Champion. They Are So Misunderstood’
Jennifer Lawrence was the latest guest on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast during her continued press tour for “Die My Love,” although she playfully admitted she’s getting a bit tired of talking about the movie. The Oscar winner added that “every time” she’s “on a press tour”
Earth was hit by strongest solar radiation storm since 1991, agency says
The northern lights may not have been as bright as you expected, but Earth's atmosphere was still highly active.
Marine Le Pen denies her party had 'organised system' to misuse EU funding in critical appeal trial
With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.
Plume: A Tale of Murder and Martyrdom in the Everglades
"Guy Bradley gave his life to save South Florida’s tropical birds, becoming one of the environmental movement’s first martyrs."
Americans paying almost entirely for Trump tariffs: Study
A new study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that Americans bore 96 percent of the costs incurred by President Trump’s tariffs last year. The study, which analyzed shipment-level data covering over 25 million transactions, found that firms importing goods
An experimental study reveals the role of natural oils in reducing banana spoilage
One of the major challenges facing the agricultural sector is reserving the post-harvest quality of fruits. Significant economic losses can be caused by rapid ripening and deterioration in tropical fruits, such as bananas, which are among the world's most important staple
Some creeks temporarily run stronger after wildfire, and now we know why
New UBC Okanagan research shows that wildfire can change how much water remains in streams during the driest months of the year.
Canal Street has become New York’s unlikely menswear hotspot — with savvy brands purposely banding together
One of Manhattan’s most storied commercial corridors is being reshaped.
Trump blames ‘bad public relations people’ on not selling economic wins
President Trump on Tuesday acknowledged his administration was having trouble selling his economic wins, at one point saying it could be the result of “bad public relations people.” “The numbers that we inherited were way up, and now we brought them, almost all of them, way
Koyaanisqatsi In Five Minutes
Wyatt Hodgson took Koyaanisqatsi and sped it up 1552% so you can watch the whole movie in about five minutes. Reggio uses time lapse in the film to great effect — you notice different things at different playback speeds — and Hodgson’s clever use of the same technique reveals
New details capture 13 years of wage-related laws, show increased protections for workers in the US
For more than a decade, local and state laws have been increasingly focused on providing more protection and agency to workers fighting wage theft, according to new data published on LawAtlas.org and analysis in a new article in the American Journal of Public Health.
ICE Has Cut Its Detainees Off From Medical Care
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has stopped paying for immigrant detainees to receive health care—and isn’t planning on paying for months, independent journalist Judd Legum reported Tuesday. ICE Health Service Corps, the entity that provides immigrants in detention with
Wells Fargo moves wealth-management unit to Palm Beach, joining Florida rush
The San Francisco-based bank signed a lease with Related Ross – run by real estate mogul Stephen Ross – to rent 50,000 square feet at the One Flagler office building, according to a report.
New Artwork on National Mall Lampoons Trump-Epstein Birthday Card
The sculpture's authors told Hyperallergic that they erected the piece after the government failed to release the complete Epstein files.
