Chevrolet’s viral ‘Memory Lane’ commercial yanks at viewers’ heartstrings: ‘Now I’m crying over a car ad’
The car brand just took a joyride straight through America’s feelings.
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Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance
Azul Airlines' stock experienced a severe market crash on Friday, with shares plummeting as much as 50% during intraday trading before settling at a 25% loss by mid-afternoon. The sell-off follows the airline's massive issuance of new shares as part of its ongoing US Chapter 11
HHS launches investigation of Seattle Children's Hospital over transgender youth care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Friday it is launching an investigation into Seattle Children’s Hospital over its gender-affirming care for minors, the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s attempts to end the practice nationwide. In a post on
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
Fishing trips. punk bands, and BritBox the video game The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump tempers Zelensky's optimism on peace plan
President Trump downplayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s optimism about the Ukraine leader's 20-point peace plan in an interview published Friday. “He doesn’t have anything until I approve it. So we’ll see what he’s got,” Trump told Politico. His remarks come days
Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault in New Lawsuit
Tyler Perry has been sued over allegations of sexual assault brought by a new accuser, an actor who appeared in the 2016 movie “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mario Rodriguez alleges that Perry assaulted him on multiple occasions over
Brazilian eVTOL flying car performs unmanned flight
Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has conducted the first flight of the full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state.
Bangladesh protests push India ties to the brink, fanning regional security fears
But it is unfathomable that Dhaka and New Delhi will allow relations to deteriorate further.
Don Bryant, R&B Great And “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Co-Writer, Dead At 83
Singer, songwriter, and R&B musician Don Bryant has died. His passing was announced in a post on his official Instagram account. The post reads: The post Don Bryant, R&B Great And “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Co-Writer, Dead At 83 appeared first on Stereogum .
My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05):...
My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05): “a floating man with a blowout” .
A 2018 Pakistan study helps explain other post-colonial failures
In the ongoing quest to understand South Africa’s political and economic stagnation, it may be helpful to look at other postcolonial states that have traveled farther along the path of independence. This may help clarify the stagnation question that citizens, politicians and
Exercising more tops list of New Year's resolutions for 2026: Survey
Americans’ top New Year's resolution is to exercise more, according to a survey released this week. YouGov found that 25 percent of respondents listed exercising as a goal for 2026, the pollster said. The next most common choices for the new year included being happy (23
Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed for
Some Florida homebuyers are using AI to buy homes without agents, saving thousands
Homa, a tech startup says, at least 10 homes have already closed end-to-end using its AI-powered system, with several more deals currently in escrow.
There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now
Divinity: Original Sin 2 and more are half off The post There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
Action RPG players will exploit anything in the name of efficiency, which is why Path of Exile 2 players are locking themselves in the campaign for profit
A new limited-time farm strat just dropped.
10 Artworks That Spoke Truth to Power in 2025
From public murals to museum walls, artists mobilized their practices to call out injustices, expose wrongdoing, and advocate for a better world.
Hyperallergic’s 20 Most Read Stories of 2025
From our coverage of the Louvre heist to the rising authoritarianism in the White House, this year has generated plenty of fodder for art discourse, memes, and more.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of West Virginia food dye, additive ban
A federal judge has temporarily paused West Virginia’s ban on artificial dyes in foods before it can take effect, granting a request from an additive industry group. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger of the Southern District of West Virginia earlier this week granted a motion
Trump teases marble armrests for Kennedy Center: 'Unlike anything ever done or seen before!'
President Trump on Friday previewed another potential change to the Kennedy Center under his watch, posting photos of marble armrests he said could be installed at the performing arts center. "Unlike anything ever done or seen before!" he wrote in a Truth Social post. Trump has
Don Bryant, Memphis Soul Veteran and ‘I Can’t Stand the Rain’ Writer, Dead at 83
The musician enjoyed belated solo success in the late 2010s after writing songs for Solomon Burke, Etta James, and his wife, Ann Peebles
Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5
The next Fallout game is likely five or more years away, but that hasn't stopped Bethesda's creative director from chatting about it The post Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5 appeared first on Kotaku .
Majority says climate change hurting affordability: Poll
A Yale University poll from earlier this month says most Americans see climate change as playing a role in hurting prices and the cost of living. Pollsters found that 65 percent of respondents believe climate change is contributing to rising costs at least "a little." This
Most Americans aren’t making year-end charitable donations amid economic fears: poll
"Not that I'm not willing to give here and there. But it seems like it's pretty tough to find the extra funds."
It’s Time to Accept That the US Supreme Court Is Illegitimate and...
It’s Time to Accept That the US Supreme Court Is Illegitimate and Must Be Replaced . “…so that Americans don’t have to suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule that makes a parody of the democracy they were promised.”
Perry Bamonte, Guitarist for the Cure, Dead at 65
Musician joined band ahead of Wish , played on "Friday I'm in Love," and toured with the band on their most recent tour
Stranger Things' episode 8 had the entire cast crying, star says
Noah Schnapp talks about his emotional reaction to Stranger Things' ending and Will's arc coming full circle
Taipei uses imperial Chinese treasures in cultural diplomacy, even as it stresses separate identity
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum strikes a balance between its Chinese roots and Taiwanese narrative.
Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health
Everyday conversations across generations may boost older adults’ sense of purpose The post Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health appeared first on Nautilus .
Did Homeland Security Just Violate the First Amendment on Christmas?
The Department of Homeland Security’s tasteless holiday shitposting may have just violated the United States Constitution. The federal agency’s official X account published multiple posts Thursday that appeared to violate the Establishment Clause, which prohibits government
Marilyn Granas, First Stand-In for Shirley Temple, Dies at 98
After the youngsters worked together on ‘Bright Eyes,’ ‘The Little Colonel’ and other movies, she starred in an early Kenneth Anger film and became a casting director.
Peak devs were ready to go 'into vacation mode' after releasing it, but then it sold 1M copies in the first week: 'That quickly became a pipe dream'
2025 was the year of Peak.
‘Stranger Things 5’ Director Shawn Levy on Filming Max’s Escape From Vecna, Will’s Huge Breakthrough and the Wheeler Basement on Show’s Final Day: ‘It’s Changed Me Forever’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of “Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. Once more unto the breach, “Stranger Things” viewers. In the last episode of Volume 2 of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” the whole
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland as independent state
Israel on Friday became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state — an unprecedented move regarding the breakaway region above Somalia. “The State of Israel plans to immediately expand its relations with the Republic of Somaliland through extensive
Myanmar junta lifts Yangon curfew ahead of elections
"Regional stability in Yangon region is improving now," said a statement shared by junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun.
Massie fundraising off Trump's Christmas criticism
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) fundraised donations from supporters Friday after President Trump blasted him on social media and called him a "lowlife Republican" for his role in bringing the Jeffrey Epstein files to light. "Imagine celebrating a blessed Christmas with your family…
Detecting the hidden magnetism of altermagnets
Altermagnets are a newly recognized class of antiferromagnets whose magnetic structure behaves very differently from what is found in conventional systems. In conventional antiferromagnets, the sublattices are linked by simple inversion or translation, resulting in
I spent 2025 digging through all the word game roguelikes flooding Steam to see if any could capture Balatro’s magic—here are the highly scientific results
Sweet spell of success?
Sigourney Weaver Stood Up to James Cameron on ‘Aliens’ After He Scolded a Young Actor: ‘When You Yell at an Actor, You Yell at All of Us’
Sigourney Weaver recently told The New York Times that she once stood up to James Cameron during their first movie together, 1986’s “Aliens.” The science-fiction action movie marked Weaver’s return as Ellen Ripley after the success of Ridley Scott’s “Alien.” Cameron was new to
The Anthony Bourdain Reader
The Anthony Bourdain Reader ( Amazon ) is a collection of writings from the late author, TV host, and chef, including some unpublished pieces. The Anthony Bourdain Reader is also a showcase for new and never-before-seen material, like diary entries from Bourdain’s first trip
What’s Coming to Tubi in January 2026
Tubi kicks off 2026 with a long list of new and familiar titles arriving on the streamer New Years Day. Viewers can look forward to watching movies and series spanning several genres, including “Bad Boys,” Taxi Driver,” “Carrie,” “Now You See Me,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,”
Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is pregnant with her second child on Friday. “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
LONDON, Dec 26 (Reuters) - High-profile activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after an Egyptian presidential pardon in September, has arrived in Britain, the Egyptian-British campaigner's family and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday. Abd
Thomas Massie Hits Back at Trump With Obvious Epstein Question
Representative Thomas Massie torched Donald Trump’s pathetic swipe at him in his outrageous Christmas post. The president posted a special Christmas message Thursday addressed to “the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein,” and congratulated himself for “dropping” the
Chevy Chase Was Put Into a Coma for 8 Days After Heart Failure and ‘Basically Came Back From the Dead’: ‘The Doctor Warned Us We Might Not Get Him Back’
A new documentary reveals that Chevy Chase was put into a coma for around eight days after he experienced heart failure during the pandemic. It was reported in 2021 that the now-82-year-old comedian spent five weeks in the hospital due to undisclosed heart issues. “[He] has
NY requiring TikTok, Meta, more social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Gov. Hochul compared the social media labels to warnings on other products like tobacco, where they communicate the risk of cancer.
What to know about US strike on ISIS in Nigeria
The U.S. launched strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria on Thursday, a Christmas Day attack amid tensions between the West African nation and the U.S. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS
With airstrike in Nigeria, Trump inserts U.S. into long-running turmoil
While Trump has said he acted to protect Christians, analysts report that violence, particularly by Islamist militants, has targeted both Christians and Muslims.
AARP members can claim share of $12.5M Facebook settlement – see if you’re eligible before Dec. 31 deadline
AARP denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to end the litigation, which has been pending in federal court in California since 2022.
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dead At 65
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, has died. According to a statement the band shared on their website , Bamonte passed away from a short illness over Christmas at his home. He was 65. The post The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dead At 65 appeared first on Stereogum .
