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Former Pence aide predicts 2026 midterms will ‘favor the Democrats’
Marc Short, a former aide to ex-vice president Mike Pence, predicted earlier this week that Democrats' recent election victories could be a harbinger ahead of the 2026 midterms, suggesting Americans prefer divided government. "I think it’s going to be a really steep climb,
Growing a mix of plants in fields can save farmers money and help the environment
Farmers have increasingly sown a single type of grass in their fields over the past 100 years, and then added chemical fertilizer to increase their harvest. But new research suggests that there are alternatives that are cheaper and can increase the potential of these grasslands
If I Had a Picasso
The best art and books of 2025, cuts at the New School, and the return of a beloved Hyperallergic column.
Why I love player housing in MMOs
A little slice of ownership in a massively multiplayer world.
What’s Trump's plan if the court strikes down his emergency tariffs?
The Trump administration is preparing to implement a "game two" plan to replace the tariffs currently under Supreme Court scrutiny, which will rely on multiple statutory authorities and ultimately succeed in replacing the existing tariffs.
Inside the ‘Marty Supreme’ Blimp: How A24’s Marketing Campaign Took Two Variety Reporters Flying High Above Los Angeles
It’s not every day you get the chance to fly in a blimp — and definitely not the Insta-famous electric orange “Marty Supreme” aircraft. Full disclosure: Most of our colleagues thought we were crazy. “You’re going up in what?” or “You’re braver than I am” was a common refrain.
Gunther Says Fans ‘Will Get Their Hearts Broken’ During John Cena Retirement Match: ‘I’m Looking Forward to That’
WWE star Gunther will have the honor of facing John Cena in the final match of the latter’s career on Saturday, but the hard hitting Austrian is letting fans know now not to get their hopes for Cena up too high. “It’s going to be a great day where everybody’s going to tune in
Two U.S. soldiers, one civilian killed in Syria, Pentagon says
Central Command said the assailant, who was killed, was a lone gunman affiliated with ISIS. The attack is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad a year ago
This '90s CG render-core 3D platformer is finally out in early access after 'five years of hermetic grinding' from its solo dev
Eternity Egg has surreal schmovement and an arresting art style.
Prolific voice actor Jim Ward, whose credits include Knights of the Old Republic, New Vegas, Grim Fandango, and more, has died
Ward's acting career spanned dozens of videogames, including his role in Ratchet & Clank as Captain Qwark.
2 U.S. soldiers, civilian interpreter killed in attack in central Syria
A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency reported.
Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by IS gunman in Syria, US says
Three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed", according to the US military.
ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Spirals Under Intense White House Pressure
Kristi Noem is scrambling to shift blame to her subordinates for not meeting deportation quotas as the Department of Homeland Security descends into an atmosphere of chaos and finger-pointing, according to a new report . Noem and her right-hand man (and alleged boyfriend) Corey
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, threatening fragile truce
The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’ capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated ceasefire.
Belarus releases Nobel laureate, former candidate, more than 100 others
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in exchange for relaxed sanctions, according to state news agency Belta and the presidential press service.
Israel says killed top Hamas weapons figure in Gaza
Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas's military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The civil defence agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa
US lifts sanctions on Belarusian potash, Lukashenko releases 123 more political prisoners
The US presidential envoy announced the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilisers. In return, Aliaksandr Lukashenka released a large group of political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and one of the opposition leaders Maria Kolesnikova
Two US soldiers, interpreter killed in ISIS ambush in Syria
Deadliest attack on American troops in Syria in years comes as Pentagon aims to reduce its footprint while building trust with Damascus-aligned forces to take on ISIS together.
More loons are filling Maine's lakes with their ghost-like calls
Loons are on the mend in Maine, filling more of the state's lakes and ponds with their haunting calls, although conservations say the birds aren't out of the woods yet.
US service members, civilian killed in Syria ambush attack: CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. "On Dec. 13, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service
Yuletide kissers, smooch without guilt: Research suggests your mistletoe didn't harm its tree host
If mistletoe's status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon State University scientist may help relight the fire.
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Hops to $6.2 Million, ‘Ella McCay’ Polls Low With $850,000 Opening Day
While “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” claw for the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, James L. Brooks’ political dramedy “Ella McCay” must settle for scraps. “Zootopia 2” took the top spot, grossing $6.2 million in its third Friday at the
Latest news bulletin | December 13th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
4 ways to watch Supernatural before it leaves Netflix next week
Let us help you figure out how to stream Supernatural, while you still can
Did Laura Loomer just help pick the next leader of NASA?
People may pretend otherwise, but the far-right activist does have the president’s ear.
5 things to watch after the Senate's failed health care votes
The Senate this week failed to pass dueling bills from Republicans and Democrats to address a looming spike in health insurance costs for people who buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. The result was expected. Now, without a last-ditch bipartisan miracle, enhanced subsidies
10 years in the making, this total conversion based on Half-Life is every bit as ambitious as Black Mesa
Diffusion is a fantastically fun shooter, albeit with one big caveat.
