Hong Kong fire: Echoes of loss below burnt towers
HONG KONG, Dec 6 - More than a week after flames tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court estate, killing at least 159 people, the city remains shrouded in grief and a search for answers.
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US, Ukraine officials had productive meeting, further talks set, White House says
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, Florida on Thursday, a White House official said, with the officials slated to meet again later Friday.
Tron: Ares, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and the best movies on streaming this week
Troll 2 rampages onto Netflix, a grindhouse spy movie lands on Shudder, and Mel Gibson goes hunting on VOD
When a Chimp Screams, What Do You Hear?
The calls of our closest living evolutionary cousins still hit an ancient target in the human brain The post When a Chimp Screams, What Do You Hear? appeared first on Nautilus .
Leon Thomas Explains How the ‘Elvis’ Biopic Paved the Way Towards His Breakout Hit ‘Mutt’
Leon Thomas was chilling with his dog Terry while watching the “Elvis” biopic in 2022 when the idea for his breakthrough solo single, “Mutt,” came to him. “[The film] talked about the hound dog, and I was like, man, I want to be on some Black Elvis shit — but find my own way to
Jon M. Chu on the Creative Courage Behind ‘Wicked: For Good,’ Building Trust, Breaking Walls and Leading a Family Through Oz
Jon M. Chu did not simply direct “Wicked: For Good.” He governed a small nation. For five years, he lived inside L. Frank Baum’s universe — shaping two films, welcoming three new children, and guiding an army of actors and craftspeople through one of the decade’s most
Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
Cardi B Defeats Security Guard’s Request for New Trial After Pen-Tossing Incident
"I don’t find anything outside the courtroom had any impact on the jury’s deliberations,” a judge said Friday
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining as verdict nears, family says
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining in prison as national security verdict nears, say his family and legal team.
Tyler, The Creator to Receive Innovator of the Decade Award at Variety’s Hitmakers Celebration
Musician, actor, visual artist and entrepreneur Tyler, The Creator will be honored with the Innovator of the Decade Award at Variety’s annual Hitmakers celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. “We’re recognizing Tyler for his completely unique and unmistakable creative vision, which
Metroid Prime 4 Players Are Discovering The Game Is Filled With Vagina Doors
I mean, most of these doors look more like vulvas to me... The post Metroid Prime 4 Players Are Discovering The Game Is Filled With Vagina Doors appeared first on Kotaku .
AMD’s MI308 chips may face H20‑like headwinds in China
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has secured approval to ship its MI308 accelerators to China, with Chief Executive Lisa Su confirming the company is ready to proceed under Washington’s new licensing regime and pay the required 15% fee. The move positions AMD’s MI308 to re-enter a
Canada removes Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism
OTTAWA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian government said on Friday that it has removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism and removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that spearheaded the rebel alliance that helped oust President Bashar al-Assad, from its
NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the roots of Sudan's civil war
Sudan has been at the center of a deadly and brutal war since April of 2023. Over 4 million people have fled the country since war broke out and at least 40,000 have been killed.
Grijalva says ‘very aggressive’ ICE officer pepper-sprayed her during Tucson raid
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said Friday a “very aggressive” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer used pepper spray against her during a raid in Tucson, Ariz. According to Grijalva, community members in Tucson had stopped approximately 40 ICE officers, most of
Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.
Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his iconic depiction of Mortal Kombat villain Shang Tsung, has died
Tagawa died of complications from a stroke at age 75.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Cool Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
This weekend we’re sneaking around where we’re not supposed to be, wielding light sabers, and more The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Cool Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku .
Theater Owners Worry Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Will Cripple Their Business: ‘Hopefully the Deal Gets Killed’
Movie theater operators are reeling after Netflix, long viewed as public enemy No. 1, announced that it has a deal in place to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 million. The sale, which still needs regulatory approval, has the potential to re-shape a business that is already
There are too many hints at a Diablo 4 shadow drop at The Game Awards to convince me paladins won't be playable next week
Hear me out on this one.
Trump taps Scott Bessent to tackle affordability crisis
The next 11 months will be pivotal for Bessent ahead of the midterm elections, where affordability and the cost-of-living in this country will be one of the major issues facing voters.
Elden Ring Nightreign interactive map
Our Elden Ring Nightreign interactive map shows every point of interest, including the field boss locations and Shifting Earth changes
29 Best New Movies Streaming in December: ‘F1,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ ‘Die My Love,’ ‘Roofman,’ ‘Together’ and More
From Brad Pitt’s “F1” to Daniel Craig’s third “Knives Out” movie and a brand new Taylor Swift concert film, streaming platforms are rolling out big offerings this December just in time for the holidays. Pitt’s racing movie is the month’s biggest blockbuster offering, as “F1”
Fran Sans is a font based on the display type of SF’s...
Fran Sans is a font based on the display type of SF’s MUNI light rail trains. The N-Judah was my train when I lived there, so I’m very familiar with that display typeface. (Great name too.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Pentagon Inspector General Report Not ‘Total Exoneration’ for Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that he received "total exoneration" in an investigative report by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General regarding a Signal group chat about a military attack in Yemen. But the report contradicts that assessment, concluding
‘Percy Jackson’ Cast Wants Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and Cillian Murphy to Guest Star
After fighting off monsters at Camp Half-Blood in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Leah Sava Jeffries has her eyes set on her dream actor she’d love to see join alongside Annabeth, Percy and Grover on the show. “I don’t know who I would cast her as, but I would love for
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to movie theaters in 2026, with a 4D twist
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies are coming back to theaters for Fellowship of the Ring's 25th anniversary.
Dell Adds a 4.6-Star Mini PC at 71% Off to Its Clearance Push, Going Beyond Just Laptop Deals
Upgrade your workspace by adding a powerful PC to it. The post Dell Adds a 4.6-Star Mini PC at 71% Off to Its Clearance Push, Going Beyond Just Laptop Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
What Are the Members of Måneskin Up To?
Here's where the Eurovision winners are now — and a behind-the-scenes look at Thomas Raggi's debut album
X faces $140 million fine over violations of EU tech law
{beacon} Technology The Big Story X faces $140 million fine over violations of EU tech law The European Union (EU) hit billionaire Elon Musk’s social platform X with a $140 million fine Friday for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), the first time a company has been
Netflix Says It’s Not Destroying Hollywood: ‘We’re Saving’ It
Netflix aims to grow even larger with its impending purchase of Warner Bros. The post Netflix Says It’s Not Destroying Hollywood: ‘We’re Saving’ It appeared first on Kotaku .
The best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Dec. 5-7 2025)
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
AI can dramatically speed up digitizing natural history collections
A new study from UNC-Chapel Hill researchers shows that advanced artificial intelligence tools, specifically large language models (LLMs), can accurately determine the locations where plant specimens were originally collected, a process known as georeferencing.
How BigXthaPlug Took Things ‘All the Way’ and Became the Hip-Hop Disruptor of the Year
BigXthaPlug isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. But when the Dallas rapper learned he had been named Variety’s hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first impulse was to laugh. “When you say disruptor, that means you’re causing a scene,” he says. “I was like, ‘Man, is it a
Gun laws may end up in the courts, but they start with Congress
The lawsuit racket against lawful gun vendors and manufacturers is really just an end-around to our democratic process.
Erika Kirk co-hosting 'The Five' as book tour launches
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, is slated to co-host Fox News’s “The Five” next week in an effort to promote the release of her late husband’s book "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life." The book was
Oscar Issac on the ‘Joy’ of ‘Frankenstein,’ His Personal Documentary and Making Pedro Pascal Break Onstage: ‘I Would Do It Again’
During a wide-ranging conversation about his life and career, Oscar Isaac was confronted about cracking up Pedro Pascal when they were on stage together. Speaking as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Career Conversations program, the actor was asked about the time the two were
Rapper 6ix9ine Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Violating Supervised Release
Rapper 6ix9ine has been ordered back to prison for violating his supervised release, with a judge sentencing him to three months behind bars, according to ABC News. Prosecutors were seeking three to nine months of prison time for the controversial rapper, whose real name is
GOP North Carolina senator lifts holds on DHS nominees after FEMA funds approved for his state
Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) said Friday he will lift his remaining holds on President Trump’s nominees to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after the department approved disaster recovery funds for his state. Budd had holds on Sean Plankey, who was nominated to be director
Marvel Is So Out Of Ideas It’s Bringing Avengers: Endgame Back To Theaters
Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday , Marvel is dipping into the nostalgia bucket The post Marvel Is So Out Of Ideas It’s Bringing Avengers: Endgame Back To Theaters appeared first on Kotaku .
Karoline Leavitt’s Brother Had Grim Custody Fight With ICE-Arrested Ex
The mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was reportedly engaged in a nasty years-long custody battle with the White House press secretary’s brother before she was detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement last month, WBUR reported Friday. Bruna Ferreira—a 33-year-old
How Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO decided to sell to Netflix— and why the media giant’s auction may not be over
The Ellisons are now angling for a counterattack, sources say. They also believe they can win this battle by taking their case directly to WBD shareholders.
Musk’s SpaceX aims for 2026 IPO with jaw-dropping $800B valuation: reports
The company has reportedly told investors and financial institution representatives that the IPO would include the entire company, including internet satellite provider Starlink.
The 100 Nights of Hero movie sanitizes the comic's daring fairy tale
Stars Maika Monroe (It Follows) and Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine) capture the story of resistance, but other parts of the story are softened.
DeSantis: 'Big pool' of Trump voters an issue for GOP in midterms
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said President Trump’s voters may be an issue for the Republican Party during next year’s midterms because this “big pool” of people may not show up to vote without him on the ballot. “I think Republicans have an issue that Donald Trump has
Rubber Band Gun & Joey Joesph Announce New Collab Album ROAM BABY ROAM: Hear “The Longest Party”
Kevin Basko, the prolific Philly musician who records as Rubber Band Gun, is teaming up with Cincinnati’s own Joey Joesph (not, not Joseph) for a whole album of collaborative tracks. It’s called ROAM BABY ROAM, and although we don’t yet know when it will see release, we do get
Ice Spice, Tokischa, Lil Baby, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
The Land of Giants, a conceptual proposal to build power line towers...
The Land of Giants , a conceptual proposal to build power line towers so that they look like people. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Republic Chiefs Monte and Avery Lipman on Being Variety Hitmakers Label of the Year for a Sixth Time
When it comes to winning Variety‘s Hitmakers Label of the Year, Republic Records is batting an incredible .667, winning the award six times out of the total nine years. But true to his never-satisfied reputation, Republic Records co-founder/ Republic Collective CEO Monte Lipman
Would Donald Trump Try to Block Netflix’s Takeover of Warner Bros.?
The seismic deal Netflix inked to buy Warner Bros. — with an eye-popping $83 billion value — will need to get approval from regulators in the U.S. and abroad. And domestically, there’s one individual whose opinion on the matter, President Donald Trump, is of central importance
