The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
When the center of protests against immigration enforcement switched recently to Charlotte, North Carolina, so did the frogs.
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EV dreams stall in Indian-administered Kashmir amid poor infrastructure, harsh winters
Electric vehicles make up only 4 per cent of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir, with the majority being small rickshaws.
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
The careers of those creating content featuring children younger than 16 were particularly at risk.
Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says
More than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into rivers.
Toxic mines put Southeast Asia's rivers, people at risk, study says
THA TON, Thailand - For most of her life, 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamlue has irrigated her fields in northern Thailand with the waters of the Kok River, which flows down from neighbouring Myanmar before joining with the Mekong River that cuts through Southeast Asia.
Baldur's Gate 3 is 'an inspiration' for CD Projekt, but it's all-in on big open worlds: 'We are definitely not going to make a game like Larian did'
Open worlds aren't as novel now as they were when The Witcher 3 came out, but CDPR isn't keen to abandon its signature style.
HP Went Full Liquidation on 17″ Laptop (i5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), 71% Off Turns $3K Into Pocket Change
10-core i5 with 32GB RAM and 17.3-inch display handles professional workloads easily. The post HP Went Full Liquidation on 17″ Laptop (i5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), 71% Off Turns $3K Into Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku .
How China’s Wanda Is Turning Theaters Into Youth-Culture Playgrounds
With box office recovery still years away, Wanda Film is betting on co-branded IP events, immersive lobbies and social-first experiences to pull young audiences off their phones and back into cinemas.
China's Premier pitches to German Chancellor closer collaboration in strategic industries
BEIJING - China's Premier Li Qiang pitched closer collaboration to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in new energy, smart manufacturing, biomedicine and intelligent driving during a meeting on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Xinhua reported.
First Australian woman to win a Michelin star dies
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.
Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.
Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban
So far, 10 platforms including Discord, WhatsApp, Lego Play and Pinterest have avoided being included in the landmark legislation.
Roborock Qrevo CurvX Drops to All-Time Low, 22,000Pa Beast With Auto Hot Water Cleaning Falls to Record Pricing
22,000Pa suction with AI recognition and hot water mop washing cleans autonomously. The post Roborock Qrevo CurvX Drops to All-Time Low, 22,000Pa Beast With Auto Hot Water Cleaning Falls to Record Pricing appeared first on Kotaku .
Sam Elliott on His Emotional ‘Landman’ Role: How He ‘Spent a Good Part of My Time in Tears’ and Why the Part Speaks ‘Very, Very Strongly to Me’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains mild spoilers from Season 2, Episode 2 of “Landman,” “Sins of the Father,” which premiered Sunday, Nov. 23, on Paramount+. Sam Elliott is the ultimate cowboy actor, so it’s no surprise he linked up with Taylor Sheridan and became a fixture in
Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr. on How They ‘Took a Walk’ Into Stephen King Land With Their ‘Long Walk’ Theme (and Wilson’s Own Viral ‘Stand by Me’ Cover)
Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr. chose the CMA Awards telecast for the live television premiere performance of their theme for the Stephen King adaptation “The Long Walk.” Titled “Took a Walk,” the duet aims to let viewers down easy from the brutal dystopia they’ve just been
Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire
Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.
Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.
Anker Solix Makes EcoFlow and Jackery Look Overpriced, 2,000W Power Station Selling for Pocket Change
2,000W output with 49-minute recharge and 10-year LiFePO4 battery powers anything anywhere. The post Anker Solix Makes EcoFlow and Jackery Look Overpriced, 2,000W Power Station Selling for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku .
Texas House Democrat: Current district not 'viable' if Supreme Court upholds new map
Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) said Sunday that her current district will not be “viable” if the Supreme Court upholds a new congressional map. “If these new, very partisan, racially based, gerrymandered maps go forward, that makes the 32nd Congressional District — it swings it
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor and cult icon who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning, according to his partner, artist Delbert McBride. He was 81. Among the more than 200 films in his expansive body of work, Kier’s breakout
Simpler regulations spearhead UK taskforce plan to get new nuclear reactors built
Panel’s final report outlines planning and environmental changes to get plants built faster and cheaper A government taskforce has finalised its plans to speed up and lower the cost of rolling out a new generation of nuclear reactors by streamlining UK regulation. The nuclear
What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
Hanging by a thread: 50% US tariffs put Indian textile exporters in survival mode
Tiruppur textile hub contributes 68 per cent of India’s knitwear exports, with 40 per cent going to the US.
Sonos Offloads Era 300 at Zero Margin, Dolby Atmos Rival to Devialet Hits Pocket Change Pricing
Six drivers with Dolby Atmos create dimensional sound from wall to ceiling everywhere. The post Sonos Offloads Era 300 at Zero Margin, Dolby Atmos Rival to Devialet Hits Pocket Change Pricing appeared first on Kotaku .
GOP strategist pans Greene's statewide, 2028 ambitions: 'Her future life in politics is over'
After she departs Congress in January, could Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) run for higher office? If that happens, one Republican strategist thinks she would not get very far. “I’m thinking there’s some other opportunity, perhaps in the media ecosystem, that she’s
Ariana Grande Red Carpet Grabber Deported, Banned From Singapore
The Australian was initially charged with “being a public nuisance” and sentenced to nine days in prison after the incident.
Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.
Kohl’s to name Michael Bender as permanent CEO: report
The board interviewed several candidates before opting to appoint Bender, according to the report.
Anker Selling 30W Power Bank for Pocket Change, 10,000mAh Battery Pack Now Costs Almost Free
30W output with built-in cable charges iPhone to 50% in 27 minutes flat. The post Anker Selling 30W Power Bank for Pocket Change, 10,000mAh Battery Pack Now Costs Almost Free appeared first on Kotaku .
Violence against women and children is deeply connected. Three ways to break the patterns
In South Africa, intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence against women, and it is pervasive. According to the National Gender-Based Violence Prevalence Study, 24% of women aged 18 and older have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner or spouse.
Mac Mini Has a Budget Twin Now, 512GB Mini PC Selling for Pennies That Makes Apple Look Greedy
Best value for money mini PC out there. The post Mac Mini Has a Budget Twin Now, 512GB Mini PC Selling for Pennies That Makes Apple Look Greedy appeared first on Kotaku .
Canada’s prime minister says trade talks with US will resume ‘when appropriate’
President Trump last month suspended the talks over an anti-tariff advertisement issued by Ontario's provincial government.
Gwar Sacrifice Sarah Sherman At NYC Show, Donate Signed Bidet To John Oliver’s Auction
Before she joined the cast of SNL , Sarah Sherman was best known for her body horror-inspired stand-up comedy. In that regard, she has a lot of creative overlap with Gwar, the thrash metal outfit whose live shows are rife with fake blood and hilariously exaggerated gore. Gwar
Lebanese sources worry that Israeli escalation will weaken gov't, thwart Hezbollah disarmament
Sources in Lebanon opposing Hezbollah said the group maintains public support because Israel has not withdrawn from parts of southern Lebanon and the government lacks international backing, adding that IDF strikes bolster Hezbollah's narrative
