Viral Pokémon fan is collecting every first-edition Kabuto card

Kabuto King wants to own every original Pokémon card of fossil monster Kabuto, even as scalpers and detractors raise prices and burn cards to stop him

Phish Heading Back to Sphere for Nine-Show Run in 2026

While Dead & Company fans await word on whether that band will be returning to Sphere next year, there’s some other good news for fans of improvisationally rich rock bands: Phish will be swimming back to Las Vegas in 2026. The band announced Tuesday that it will be returning to

Spanish pork producers 'very concerned' by African swine fever

Spain's pork industry is "very concerned" by a growing African swine fever outbreak among wild boars that has sparked jitters about the world's third-largest producer of the meat and its derivatives.

Quentin Tarantino Names ‘Black Hawk Down’ the Best Movie of the 21st Century; His Top 10 Includes ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Toy Story 3,’ ‘Zodiac’ and More

Quentin Tarantino has named Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” the best movie of the 21st century, saying Scott’s “feat of direction is beyond extraordinary.” The Oscar-winning filmmaker revealed his top 10 picks during an interview on “The Bret Easton Ellis” podcast (via World

Oxford English Dictionary rage baits traditionalists by naming 'rage bait' as its word of the year 2025

U mad bro?

Instacart sues NYC over worker pay, tipping laws that would ‘degrade’ business

The lawsuit targets Local Law 124, which requires companies to offer grocery delivery workers the same minimum pay that restaurant delivery workers are eligible for.

Crickets munch on microplastics—especially if they have a big mouth

To a human, microplastics are very small at less than 5 millimeters (mm) wide. But to an insect, microplastics might be the same size as the food they usually eat. Researchers reporting in the journal Environmental Science & Technology have shown that crickets can and will

Ancient stalagmite provides insights into how climate affected early communities in cradle of civilization

The Fertile Crescent, a boomerang-shaped region spanning modern-day Middle Eastern countries, is considered the cradle of civilization and where farming first emerged. But little is known about how climate change influenced early societies in this part of the world. Now, new

Top Democrat, a former JAG, says killing shipwrecked survivors ‘is a war crime’

California Rep. Ted Lieu, vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said Tuesday that attacking shipwrecked survivors is a crime of war, and that any member of the U.S. military involved in such actions — including Defense secretary Pete Hegseth — should be punished. “I

Danish Presidency and European Commission push “super tax” on heated tobacco as NGO influence overrides Member State concerns

Denmark’s EU Presidency has proposed a significant increase in taxes on heated tobacco products, as revealed in a document accessed by EU Reporter. A last-minute overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) shows the Danish Presidency and the European Commission embracing

I’m in Charge at This Hertz Location, and Buddy, You’re Not Getting...

I’m in Charge at This Hertz Location, and Buddy, You’re Not Getting a Car Today . “Tell me, honestly, when you reserved a rental car through Hertz, you thought… what? That we were going to set aside a special little car just for you? Seriously?”

Shapeshifting gates guard the cell nucleus, challenging old ideas

An international study led by the University of Basel has discovered that nuclear pore complexes—tiny gateways in the nuclear membrane—are not rigid or gel-like as once thought. Their interiors are dynamically organized, constantly moving and rearranging. The findings reshape

A day in the life of Ancient Olympia with the priestesses of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony

This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day behind the scenes with the dancers and actors who perform at the historic lighting ceremony as it's been practised since the start of the movement in Ancient

Africa: Digital Agriculture Key to Africa's Survival, Prosperity - AUC Deputy Chairperson

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Digital agriculture is no longer optional but essential for Africa's survival and prosperity, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi said.

What goes into a good parry system?

Press 'block' at the right time to read this article.

Best Warden 308 loadout in Black Ops 7

Transform this gun into a one-shot master.

The Art Crossword: Art Heist Edition

And no, the Louvre security password being “Louvre” isn’t a clue.

Striped bass are struggling: Biologists identify keys to sustainable fisheries

A pair of recent papers, led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and published in Fisheries Research and Marine and Coastal Fisheries, sought to comprehensively pinpoint which catch-and-release fishing practices pose a considerable risk to striped bass, and

Danish facilities group ISS falls on link to towers in deadly Hong Kong fire

COPENHAGEN, Dec 2 - Danish facility management group ISS said on Tuesday its unit had been the property manager for a Hong Kong building complex hit by the city's deadliest fire in decades, but had no role in renovations blamed for the blaze.

EU Commission to unveil new economic security doctrine amid mounting global risks

The European Commission will unveil a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools.

Schumer: Trump pardon of former Honduras president 'truly disgusting'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday labeled President Trump’s pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández as “truly disgustingly” as the administration receives bipartisan blowback for the action. Schumer laid into the president over the

Regé-Jean Page to Star in Erotic Thriller Series ‘Hancock Park’ in Development at Netflix

Regé-Jean Page is returning to Netflix, with the “Bridgerton” alum set to headline the erotic thriller series “Hancock Park.” The project is currently in development. The logline for the show states that it follows “a dangerously charismatic outsider (Page), who invades the

This Is The ‘Easiest’ Way To Kill A Leaper In Arc Raiders

Not so jumpy anymore, are you? The post This Is The ‘Easiest’ Way To Kill A Leaper In Arc Raiders appeared first on Kotaku .

What ancient Athens teaches us about debate and dissent in the social media age

In ancient Athens, the agora was a public forum where citizens could gather to deliberate, disagree and decide together. It was governed by deep-rooted social principles that ensured lively, inclusive, healthy debate.

From earthquakes to wildfires, Canada is woefully ill-prepared for disasters

A fault line in Canada's Yukon territory has stirred after more than 12,000 years of geological sleep. Researchers studying the Tintina Fault, which stretches 1,000 kilometers from northeast British Columbia into the Yukon and towards Alaska, have found evidence that the fault

Gaetz, Loomer join new Pentagon press corps for rare briefing

Right-wing media figures Laura Loomer and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) were among members of the press who sat for a rare briefing with Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson on Tuesday. Gaetz, the lawmaker once floated for Attorney General and now a host for the pro-Trump

Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO ahead of Ukraine meeting

Rutte's comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia's favour.

Angel Du$t – “DU$T”

Angel Du$t, baby! My fucking guys! Next year, Trapped Under Ice monster Justice Tripp’s ever-evolving band of aggressive hardcore punk rock ‘n’ roll miscreants will release their new album Cold 2 The Touch. They recorded it with Turnstile/Title Fight producer Brian McTernan,

YouTube’s deepfake detection tool could allow Google to use creators’ faces to train AI bots: report

The tool gives YouTube users the option to submit a video of their face so the platform can flag uploads that include unauthorized deepfakes of their likeness.

The future of work—according to Generation Z—is purposeful, digital and flexible

As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose expectations and behaviors signal a fundamental shift from current norms.

Stefanik accuses Speaker Johnson of ‘torpedoing’ GOP agenda on intelligence provision

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) tore into Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) with accusations him of “torpedoing” the Republican agenda by blocking a provision in the must-pass defense bill that requires congressional notification of counterintelligence investigations into federal

‘The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors’ Debuts Trailer, Reveals Full Cast: ‘Move Aside “It’s a Wonderful Life”‘ (EXCLUSIVE)

Drag superstars The Boulet Brothers are getting ready to spook the holiday season. “The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors,” their new anthology of four original shorts, will premiere on Shudder on Dec. 16. Directors include The Boulet Brothers, David Dastmalchian, Akela

Watch live: Trump makes announcement on newborn baby accounts

President Trump on Tuesday will make an announcement from the White House on his "pro-family initiative" tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a measure that creates investment accounts for newborns. The rules for the Trump accounts are laid out in the spending

NBCU’s 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Will Feature On-the-Ground Coverage From More Than 20 YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Creators

NBCUniversal is tagging prominent social-media stars to expand its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics from Italy beyond NBC TV and Peacock — betting that the likes of Bowen Yang and Kylie Kelce can help bring the games to younger audiences. It’s a reprise of the NBCU creator

Luminous Western Australia Waves Crash Ashore in Kevin Krautgartner’s Aerial Photos

Krautgartner spends a lot of time planning and waiting for ideal weather conditions and swells. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Luminous Western

Congress must act to restore conscience rights in medicine

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is requiring OB/GYN residents to participate in or observe induced abortions, regardless of their own beliefs, which is a coercive system that puts their careers at risk and violates the oath of doing no intentional harm

Hegseth doubles down on Caribbean boat strike operations in wake of controversial report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on boat strikes being carried out against alleged drug cartels in the Caribbean amid growing controversy over one such operation in September that came to light in recent days. “We've only just begun striking narco folks and putting

Seeing physics as a mountain landscape for classification of nonlinear systems

Imagine standing on top of a mountain. From this vantage point, we can see picturesque valleys and majestic ridges below, and streams wind their way downhill. If a drop of rain falls somewhere on this terrain, gravity guides it along a path until it settles in one of the

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Engaged After Four Years Together

Fellow musician Morando has worked with Cyrus on her last two albums

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Announces New Album Thoughts On The Future: Hear “I Miss The Way You Swim”

It’s only been a few months since electronic producer and composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith released her new album GUSH, but she’s already back today with news of a December drop. The imminent Thoughts On The Future comprises three lengthy instrumentals, starting with “I Miss The

Peter Thiel Sells All His Nvidia Shares and Buys Microsoft and Apple Instead

Madonna: Trump World AIDS day decision 'ridiculous'

Singer-songwriter Madonna issued a Monday rebuke to the Trump administration for refusing to recognize Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in recognition of the virus's impact. Late last month, the State Department ordered employees to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day

Pokémon Go 'Journey to Paldea' event guide

We're going back to Paldea in Pokémon Go's latest event, Journey to Paldea. We list the perks and bonuses in our guide.

Define your dating goals: Study shows clarity is key to dating satisfaction

Single people who date without a clear understanding of what they are looking for in a relationship experience more loneliness and decreased life satisfaction, McGill researchers have found.

Andy Weir says Martian 2 won't happen, but Project Hail Mary movie is his next step

Andy Weir discusses doing algerbra on the set of Project Hail Mary and how real-world advancements impact his stories

20 years ago, Cillian Murphy's nearly perfect thriller was ahead of its time

With Red Eye, Wes Craven delivers exactly the short movie you're looking for, leveraging Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams for a fast-paced thriller

Sugars, 'gum,' stardust found in NASA's asteroid Bennu samples

The asteroid Bennu continues to provide new clues to scientists' biggest questions about the formation of the early solar system and the origins of life. As part of the ongoing study of pristine samples delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation,

IO Interactive says that, once Bond is out of the way, hell yeah we're getting back to the good stuff: 'Of course there's going to be a next Hitman'

"Hitman has been our flagship game, our long love for all the time IO Interactive has existed."

Emily Bader and Tom Blyth Are Travel Friends With Romantic Tension in Netflix’s ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Official Trailer

The film, premiering on the streamer on Jan. 9 is the first of Emily Henry’s bestselling novels to get the adaptation treatment.

Can You Read Pain on a Horse’s Face?

Likely not, according to science The post Can You Read Pain on a Horse’s Face? appeared first on Nautilus .