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Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How Johnny Sequoyah, Breakout Star of ‘Primate,’ Used Jane Goodall’s Life to Inspire Terrifying Lead Role
Never work with kids or animals, the Hollywood cliche goes. Thankfully, actor Johnny Sequoyah didn’t pay attention. As the lead of last weekend’s buzzy horror debut “Primate,” Sequoyah heads a cast of young stars in a battle for survival against a killer chimp – worse, one that
‘Marty Supreme’ Original Vampire Ending Fully Revealed; Director Josh Safdie Says A24 Reacted by Asking: ‘This Is a Mistake, Right?’
Josh Safdie told Sean Baker during a recent episode of the A24 Podcast that an early draft of “Marty Supreme” took Timotheé Chalamet’s titular ping-pong star all the way through the late ‘80s, where he becomes a successful business owner. However, in the film’s final moment,
Pete Davidson’s New Video Podcast Will Be Filmed From His Garage
The Pete Davidson Show releases Jan. 20 on Netflix
Traces of cancer-linked pesticide found in tests at UK playgrounds
Pressure mounting for use of glyphosate, listed by WHO since 2015 as probable carcinogen, to be heavily restricted Children are potentially being exposed to the controversial weedkiller glyphosate at playgrounds across the UK, campaigners have said after testing playgrounds in
British redcoat's lost memoir reveals harsh realities of life as a disabled veteran
Archival discoveries including a 19th-century autobiography transform our understanding of Shadrach Byfield, an English veteran of the War of 1812 who buried his own amputated arm and designed a custom prosthesis.
Chemists determine structure of fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils in the brain. The more severe the clumping, the more advanced the disease is.
Newsom rejecting Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. "Louisiana's request is denied," Newsom said in a statement. "My position on this has been clear since
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.
China’s Xi welcomes stream of leaders shaken by Trump’s new world order
Foreign leaders have another reason to visit Beijing this year: Rare earths.
Institute – “The Shooter”
We last heard from Austin’s Institute in 2023 with the record Ragdoll Dance. The band is back today with a scraggly, pissed-off post-punk tune called “The Shooter,” which has singer Moses Brown shouting over cool guitars about how the NRA sucks and cops suck, too. It comes from
Banks, crypto battle over Senate measure
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Banks, crypto clash over stablecoin rewards A fight over whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments has taken center stage in a push to secure bipartisan support for a key cryptocurrency market bill and advance the
Murphy says he believes in 'correlation between' Trump’s falling approval and 'authoritarian behavior'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he believes in a “correlation between” President Trump’s falling approval rating and “his increasing authoritarian behavior.” “I do think there's a correlation between the two things that you're opening this hour talking about: his
Ryan Hurst, the voice of Thor in God of War: Ragnarok, will star as Kratos in the God of War TV series on Prime
Will Chris Judge appear as Thor? Because that'd be pretty cool.
Study shows how kidnapping of athlete's father influenced society, president across continents
Sports are often viewed as an escape from the problems of the real world. But when a Colombian soccer star's father was kidnapped, the resulting media coverage helped move the story from the field of play to front-page news that united a country, cast doubt on peace
2 Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure
Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed themselves and joined their leaders in quashing it. Sens.
Iran minister says 'there is no plan for hanging' when asked about protests
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people, when asked about the anti-government protests in the Middle Eastern nation. "There is no plan for hanging," the foreign minister told Fox News in
‘Palm Royale’ Boss and Kristen Wiig on Whether That Finale Wedding Twist Means the Show Is Over
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale “Palm Royale,” “Maxine Does Something Good,” now streaming on Apple TV. At first glance, Apple TV’s “Palm Royale” is a visually lavish, 1970-set satirical look at society climbers in south Florida. While
Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout
A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends.
Stray Kids Concert Movie Sells Over $1.4M in Ticket Sales in Less Than 24 Hours (Exclusive)
‘Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,' hits theaters on Feb. 6 and is now adding more showtimes due to high demand.
Zach Bryan Shares New Song “Pocket Change” Days After Latest Album Release
Last week, Zach Bryan released his new album With Heaven On Top . A couple days later, after a substantial number of fans complained it was overproduced, the country superstar shared an acoustic version . Now, he's already offering a new song called "Pocket Change." The post
US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. © AP
Staying single for longer affects young people's well-being, study finds
Media increasingly portray being single as an expression of people's lifestyle, self-determination and empowerment, with expressions such as self-partnership, solo living, sologamy and singlehood dominating the discourse. At the same time, more and more young adults are opting
All EB Games outlets in New Zealand will close by the end of the month following 'multi-million dollar' losses
Videogame retail takes another hit.
Decline in overdose deaths slowing: Government data
The number of drug overdose deaths continued to fall in 2025, albeit at a slower pace than the year prior, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows. The data, released Wednesday, projects that nearly 73,000 people died of a drug overdose in the
House Democrat contacted by DOJ over 'illegal orders' video
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over his appearance in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers released last fall. The video, in which lawmakers told members of the military they can refuse illegal orders, followed President
RFK Jr. dismissed members of childhood vaccine injury panel
Numerous members of a little-known committee that advises on modifications to the U.S. vaccine injury compensation program have been dismissed before their terms expired, a potential sign that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning further upheaval of federal
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Boss Alex Kurtzman Credits His Son With Shaping Newest Entry in Franchise
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” can thank more than one member of the Kurtzman family for how it took shape. In an interview with Variety, “Starfleet Academy” co-showrunner Alex Kurtzman said that interactions with his college-aged son and his son’s friends greatly informed how
The Search for Where Consciousness Lives in the Brain
A new technology could help scientists answer an old question The post The Search for Where Consciousness Lives in the Brain appeared first on Nautilus .
Embarrassing floor meltdown has House Republicans questioning their leaders
A group of pro-labor holdouts handed the GOP its latest setback and underscored the tough path for party-line legislation this year.
Trump administration accused of 'slow-walking' help to Pacific island veterans
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 - The Trump administration was accused on Wednesday of dragging its feet in delivering congressionally agreed benefits to Pacific island nations being courted by China to try to woo them away from the U.S. strategic orbit.
How Luna's Slumber Island works in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
As part of the ACNH 3.0 update, you can now make Slumber Islands online with friends. We explain how to do so in our guide.
Divers
“ Divers documents the restless anticipation of walking to the platform’s edge and the fleeting serenity found in jumping.” Lovely. Just lovely. (via colossal ) Tags: diving · slow motion · sports · video
Minneapolis mayor: 'I don't support abolishing ICE'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday said he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while criticizing how the agency is operated under the Trump administration. Frey was asked about his position during an appearance on "Fox & Friends"
AI Artist Sienna Rose Dominates Spotify Viral 50 Playlist, Selena Gomez Removes Her Song From Her Instagram
AI music has not only proven to be ethically uncharted territory, but also genre-fluid. This site has looked into the disturbing ambiguity of AI's take on psych-rock , metalcore , and now neo-soul. AI speculation around "singer" Sienna Rose has been ongoing since last year, but
A new form of graphene-derived material could unlock next-generation printed electronics
Graphene has long been hailed as a "wonder material." It is incredibly strong, highly conductive and almost impossibly thin—just one atom thick. These properties make it a promising candidate for next-generation technologies such as flexible electronics, wearable devices and
Virginia Democrats advance redistricting effort
Virginia House Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment for a second time on Wednesday, teeing it up for a vote in the state Senate as the party looks to quickly redraw the Old Dominion’s House map before the November midterms. In a 62-33 vote, Democrats
Emilia Clarke Was ‘Hurt’ and ‘Really Pissed’ by ‘Game of Thrones’ Language Expert Criticizing Her Dothraki Accent; But He Now Clarifies That Was Never True
Emilia Clarke called out “Game of Thrones” linguist David J. Peterson during a recent stop at “Late Night With Seth Meyers” while promoting her new Peacock espionage series “Ponies.” The Emmy nominee recalled feeling “hurt” and “really pissed” when she read an article in which
Watch live: Trump makes announcement on Gaza
President Trump will speak on Wednesday evening on Gaza — hours after special envoy Steve Witkoff said the second phase of the Gaza peace plan has begun, which requires the disarmament of Hamas to make way for an interim governing body overseen by Trump. Since Trump announced
House passes two-bill package to fund Treasury, State departments
House lawmakers in both parties joined forces on Wednesday to pass a two-bill spending package to fund large parts of the federal government, marking the latest victory for bipartisan leaders racing to prevent a shutdown at month’s end. The lopsided, 341-79 vote reflected the
Anderson .Paak Shares Trailer For His Directorial Debut K-Pops!
The perennially busy Anderson .Paak is making his directorial debut. After getting its premiere at TIFF back in 2024, today Aura Entertainment has revealed the official trailer for the family-friendly feature K-Pops! The post Anderson .Paak Shares Trailer For His Directorial
Rubio announces aid for Cuba: Trump 'stands with the Cuban people'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the U.S. was sending the “first humanitarian shipment” to Cuba to help residents recovering from Hurricane Melissa. “We are working with the Catholic Church and partners to ensure aid reaches the Cuban people directly – not the
Hopes for an eventual Anthem private server resurrection ignited as former executive producer says code for running the game locally 'is there to be salvaged and recovered'
So you're telling me there's a chance? An extremely slim chance?
Souled American Announce First New Album In 30 Years Sanctions: Hear “Boom Boom”
Souled American are the epitome of the phrase “cult favorite.” During their years releasing music — a prolific six-album run between 1988 and 1996 — the Chicago duo played a part in developing the burgeoning alt-country scene and eventually steered their sound in an ambient
Banks, crypto clash over stablecoin rewards in key Senate bill
A fight over whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments has taken center stage in a push to secure bipartisan support for a key cryptocurrency market bill and advance the legislation out of the Senate Banking Committee. Despite initially being addressed in the
Powell 'first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair:' Goolsbee
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid the investigation into his handling of the central bank’s renovation. “I consider Chair Powell to be a first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair,” Goolsbee told NPR in an
ICE’s Secret Programs to Spy on All of Us Exposed
The brutality Americans are witnessing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is just the tip of the iceberg: the agency is reportedly running nearly two dozen secret operations to spy on all of us. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein reported Wednesday that he’d received






















