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Falklands, Sunday 14 December airbridge flight with 84 seats for civilian passengers
Following the cancellation of the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) airbridge flight on Sunday night, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) had been advised by MoD that all of the passengers impacted would be rebooked for Wednesday night’s southbound flight.
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt criticizes Trump for shutting down wind energy projects
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) criticized the Trump administration for canceling wind energy projects on Tuesday. Since President Trump returned to office in January, his administration has halted approvals of green energy projects across the country, including wind farms. “You
Gene Simmons Tells Senators That Musicians Are Treated “Worse Than Slaves”
Last year David Byrne advocated for the Music Fairness Act , a bill that would require radio stations to license musicians' songs for airplay so they could get compensated. Today Gene Simmons testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee to support the bill. The post Gene
Researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
When you look across a field of miscanthus, it's "hypnotically beautiful," says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, sun-loving and often called "giant," it blooms in late summer to fall with a
The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows
The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws on citizen
HMS Lancaster, once on South Atlantic Patrol, ends 34 years of exceptional service
HMS Lancaster, at times on South Atlantic patrol and visiting the Falkland Islands, has ended in Bahrein the busiest and longest careers of any major British warship.
GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’
As the president rails against insurance companies, other Republicans say allowing a subsidy lapse is “not acceptable.”
Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low
The best sub 250-gram drone on the market. The post Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Senate Democrats move to block Trump dollar
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to block Trump from putting face on dollar coin Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced
Falklands War iconic Yomper statue recovered with donations
The campaign to preserve the Yomper statue, a tribute to the British forces that yomped across East Falkland, during the Falkland Islands war in 1982, has raised more than £16.000, exceeding its £9,000 target.
Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue
The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).
Paramount Claims WBD Is Overvaluing CNN, TBS and Other TV Networks — Alleging That Means Netflix’s Deal Is Worse for Shareholders
A core argument of Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is this: WBD’s cable networks like CNN and TBS are not worth as much as the David Zaslav-led company’s deal with Netflix implies, Paramount claims. It’s hard to do an apples-to-apples
Nationalist politician Sohei Kamiya aims to revitalize Japan
Japan’s new right-wing prime minister Sanae Takaichi is riding high in the polls, but Sohei Kamiya’s new nationalist party, Sanseito, which rose to prominance in the Upper House (House of Councillors) election last July, continues to advance in local elections and is making an
Will Scotland's planned four-day week for teachers work?
The Scottish government recently announced plans to pilot a four-day school week. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about teacher supply and well-being.
Trump says Crockett's Senate run a 'gift' to Republicans
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – President Trump on Tuesday called Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) entrance into the Texas Senate race a “gift to Republicans.” “She’s a low-IQ person. I can’t imagine she wins,” Trump told reporters while en route to a speech in Pennsylvania. “Maybe
It’s two years since we were told ‘the age of fossil fuels will end’. When will Australia get prepared for what’s coming? | Clear Air
The decline of the coal export industry could come even faster than expected, and we need to do more to manage the economic risks Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here The year is winding down and for some
Target stacking up on protein supplements while capitalizing on weight loss drug trend
The rise of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the way Americans eat and shop, along with how major corporations operate.
‘We call him ... unbearable’: California homeowner laments uninvited beast
The 550lb bear living under Ken Johnson’s home for two weeks is unmoved by ‘lure’, with caramel and cherry smells A hefty 550lb black bear has laid claim to the crawl space under an Altadena home, marking the latest in a series of bear incursions into the Los Angeles community.
Jason Bateman Says ‘I Read All Reviews’ and ‘Laughed My Ass Off’ When The New York Times Slammed ‘Ozark’ Acting as ‘So Boring to Watch’
Jason Bateman said in an interview with Esquire magazine that he reads all the reviews for his television shows and movies because “I am a people pleaser. I care about what people think about me.” “I read all the reviews. I am doing these projects for public consumption, so it
Cracker Barrel shares tumble over 10% after logo fiasco forces chain to slash forecast
Revenue fell 5.7% to $797.2 million in the quarter, while same-store restaurant sales dropped 4.7%.
Latest ObamaCare bill faces high hurdles and tight deadline
. The bipartisan backers of a new bill to extend enhanced ObamaCare subsidies say it represents Congress’s last best chance to avoid a cost cliff for millions of Americans at the start of next year. The legislation introduced Tuesday, spearheaded by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Music Industry Moves: Laura Segura Named Executive Director of She Is The Music
Laura Segura has been appointed executive director of She Is the Music, the nonprofit dedicated to gender equality and increasing the number of women working in music — including songwriters, engineers, producers, artists, and industry professionals. In her new role, Segura
Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 to Black Friday Low, Now Cheaper Than Meta Quest 3S and Perfect for PS5 Owners
Eye tracking renders detail where you look while haptic feedback vibrates through the headset. The post Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 to Black Friday Low, Now Cheaper Than Meta Quest 3S and Perfect for PS5 Owners appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’ Documentarian on Brazil’s Surge of Christian Nationalism and Its Own January 6th
Petra Costa, an Oscar nominee for 2019's 'The Edge of Democracy,' discussed her film with The Hollywood Reporter at the recent SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Artist Nnena Kalu Wins 2025 Turner Prize
She is the first artist with a learning disability to earn the coveted distinction.
Kathryn Newton “Literally Fell on the Floor” When Sarah Michelle Gellar Joined ‘Ready or Not 2’
The 'Lisa Frankenstein' lead also praised co-star Samara Weaving's flirting skills and thanked her for texting a potential real-life love interest on Newton's behalf: "And then I blew it."
Three things that might trigger massive ice sheet collapse
The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are highly vulnerable to global warming and scientists are being increasingly worried about the possibility of large parts of the ice sheets collapsing, if global temperatures keep on rising.
Trump's Warner Brothers play
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump looms large in Paramount-Netflix fight President Trump is watching closely as Netflix and Paramount battle for control of the entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon While Netflix is projecting
Trisha Yearwood, Chris Isaak Honor Raul Malo: ‘One of the Finest Voices of Our Generation’
The singular Mavericks frontman died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer
After Black Ops 7's weaker launch, Call of Duty will no longer do back-to-back releases in the same series
"We will drive innovation that is meaningful, not incremental."
After COVID Nearly Killed Him, ‘Pig Hill’ Director Kevin Lewis Is Finding New Life Through Gory Horror Movies: ‘I Just Want to Create’
Kevin Lewis first made a name for himself in the horror community by helming the 2021 film “Willy’s Wonderland,” in which a mute Nicolas Cage plays a janitor fighting Chuck E. Cheese-esque animatronics that are possessed by the souls of cannibal serial killers. It’s quite the
Netflix Brazil Unveils More Details on Adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Pilgrimage,’ and a New Thriller from Raphael Montes, Brazil’s King of Crime
Vicente Amorim, director of “Senna,” is attached to direct “The Pilgrimage,” an adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s semi-autobiographical early novel, which reunites Amorim, Netflix and Gullane after “Senna,” the biggest Brazilian TV series ever, which Amorim also directed. At a
Anti-abortion hard-liners want FDA's Makary out
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story Anti-abortion hardliners want FDA's Makary out The White House issued a full-throated defense of Food and Drug
Magnetic liposomes reveal sugar–protein binding patterns in solution
Polydopamine-coated magnetic liposomes offer insight into the lectin–glycan interactions in motion. By observing minute changes in the rotational motion of magnetic nanoparticles under alternating magnetic field, the technique reveals binding patterns, including strong
China releases audio to say it notified Japan of drill in radar incident
Tokyo has strongly protested over the Dec 6 action by the Chinese military aircraft.
Beloved Ancient Chinese Cats Were Wilder Than Once Thought
People in ancient China grew a millennia-spanning friendship with wild felines long before domestic cats came on the scene The post Beloved Ancient Chinese Cats Were Wilder Than Once Thought appeared first on Nautilus .
‘Lupin’ Part 4 Sets Fall 2026 Release on Netflix
“Lupin,” Netflix’s French mystery thriller starring Omar Sy, will return with its fourth season in fall 2026. One of the most popular non-English-language series on Netflix, “Lupin” follows a master thief named Assane Diop navigating Paris and seeking revenge on a powerful
Thai leader Anutin’s hard line on Cambodia clash risks irking Trump
Cambodian former premier Hun Sen accused Anutin of using attacks on his country to gain votes in the upcoming elections.
Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.
Frustrated lawmakers hit Hegseth with ultimatum over boat strike videos
Lawmakers have taken a hard line against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, threatening to lock down a portion of his travel budget until he turns over unedited footage of U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and copies of the orders behind the
'Light-bending' material that controls blue and ultraviolet light could transform advanced chipmaking
Researchers from TU Delft and Radboud University (The Netherlands) have discovered that the two-dimensional ferroelectric material CuInP₂S₆ (CIPS) can be used to control the pathway and properties of blue and ultraviolet light like no other material can.
A Disney director spent 3 years animating this beautiful short on his own
Brother Bear, Lion King, and Mulan veteran Aaron Blaise returns with "Snow Bear," watchable on YouTube — and with a companion game now on Kickstarter.