Transgender man sues 24 Hour Fitness after being told to wear shirt in sauna
Kaileb Harper alleged an employee of the fitness chain repeatedly misgendered him and taunted him by referring to him as "ma'am."
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Oscar Predictions: Supporting Actor — Jacob Elordi Breaks Through at Critics Choice as the Race Stays Fluid
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on
Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.
Anonymous Buyer Purchases ‘Holy Grail of Comic Books’ That Debuted Superman for $15 Million
The rare issue of Action Comics No. 1 was released in 1938 and previously belonged to Nicolas Cage
Trump dials Collins with ‘profanity-laced rant' over Venezuela war powers vote
President Trump on Thursday laid into Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) with a “profanity-laced” phone call after she supported a Democratic-led war powers resolution over his actions in Venezuela. According to two sources familiar, a fuming Trump dialed up Collins, the foremost
Macklin Good's wife responds to shooting: 'We need to show them a better way'
The wife of a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has spoken publicly for the first time, calling on people to uplift each other as her partner did. “Renee [Nicole Macklin Good] lived by an overarching
DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to explosive-related charges
The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges. Brian Cole Jr. faces two explosive-related counts tied to the Washington
A reading list to better understand this moment in Venezuela
Venezuelan journalist and author Paula Ramon in Caracas offers a reading list for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of Venezuela at this moment.
Neil Young Scorches Donald Trump In New Editorial: ‘It’s ICE Cold Here in America’
"Donald Trump is destroying America bit by bit with his staff of wannabes, people with no experience or talent, [and] closet alcoholic wife beaters," Young writes
GameStop CEO Aims For $35 Billion Payout As Stores Close By The Hundreds
There's a good chance your local GameStop has closed, but don't worry, CEO Ryan Cohen should be just fine The post GameStop CEO Aims For $35 Billion Payout As Stores Close By The Hundreds appeared first on Kotaku .
Competitive demon slaying is about to take over Diablo 4 as its next update finally adds official leaderboards
Get your builds ready.
Trump, 79, Accidentally Reads Marco Rubio’s Private Note Out Loud
Donald Trump humiliated himself Friday when Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to slyly pass him a note during a meeting with oil executives, and the president immediately read it aloud. Trump was in the midst of promising “a very nice return” for executives from Chevron,
With an NBA game coming, Nex Playground is in for a big 2026
More sports games and online gameplay are on the horizon for the console.
Kurt Cobain’s ‘Teen Spirit’ Guitar, Ringo Starr’s ‘Ed Sullivan’ Drums Head to Auction
The Jim Irsay Collection, which includes historically significant instruments from David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, and John Lennon, will feature at Christie's this spring
AI-Fueled PC Gaming Crisis Has One Store Begging For People’s Old Rigs
A large shop in Japan has barren shelves and is running low on gaming PCs as hardware around the world gets more expensive The post AI-Fueled PC Gaming Crisis Has One Store Begging For People’s Old Rigs appeared first on Kotaku .
Wanda Sykes’ Boxing Movie ‘Undercard’ Sets February Release, Marking Her Dramatic Debut (Exclusive)
Bentley Green also stars in Tamika Miller's feature that is set to hit theaters from Seismic Releasing.
South Africa Axes Venice Biennale Proposal Centering Gaza Victims
Right-wing culture minister Gayton McKenzie reportedly called the subject of artist Gabrielle Goliath’s performance “highly divisive in nature.”
There’s a shark called the cookiecutter shark because it leaves bite marks...
There’s a shark called the cookiecutter shark because it leaves bite marks the shape of “neat, circular holes resembling the cut of a cookie cutter”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Director Gus Van Sant Reflects on 40 Years at the Helm: ‘I Was Sort of a Rabble-Rouser’
For his first feature in more than seven years, Gus Van Sant returns to themes — and also to a significant moment in time — that have resonated with the director over the course of a four-decade career. Such an artistic comeback makes an ideal excuse for a wide-ranging
Oscar Predictions: Best Actress — Jessie Buckley Leads, but There’s Room for a Surprise Snub or Two
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Arrests reported, cross removed as China crackdown on unofficial churches grows
A national crackdown on unofficial Christian organisations is growing in China.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Writer’s Cousin Loses Lawsuit Against Paramount Claiming He Wrote Key Scenes
The cousin of one of the writers of “Top Gun: Maverick” has lost his lawsuit against Paramount, in which he claimed to have written key scenes in the film. The plaintiff, Shaun Gray, is now facing potential liability for allegedly defrauding the studio and infringing on its
Inside the Surprise Success of Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Housemaid’: A ‘Family Feud’ Appearance That Went Viral and Servicing an Underserved Female Audience
There’s a scene in “The Housemaid” in which Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar watch an old episode of “Family Feud” with host Richard Dawson. When they were filming the tension-filled sequence in early 2025, a lightbulb suddenly turned on in Sweeney’s head. “Syd goes, ‘We’ve
Africa: China Commitment to Africa Unwavering, Says FM Wang Yi
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed his country's unwavering commitment to Africa, emphasizing the continent's strategic importance in the foreign policy architecture of China.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 opening references: Stunning opening is jam-packed with symbolism
The beautiful opener for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is brimming with thematic parallels and narrative foreshadowing.
Elon Musk’s X (Formerly Twitter) Sues 18 Music Publishers, NMPA in Latest Move in Licensing Dispute
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against some 18 music publishers and their trade organization, the National Music Publishers Association, in the latest move in a drawn-out battle over licensing. The platform alleges that the companies and NMPA
Stephanie Temma Hier Juxtaposes Uncanny Ceramic Sculptures with Embedded Paintings
The Brooklyn-based artist revels in tension and ambiguity in surreal, hybrid compositions. 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 Stephanie Temma Hier
Boosie Badazz Sentenced to Time Served, 3 Years Supervised Release in Gun Case
"The outcome allows Mr. Hatch to move ahead with his life," his defense lawyer says
Jeffries not ruling out impeaching Kristi Noem if Democrats win House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he has not ruled out impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if Democrats take back the House after the 2026 midterm elections. "Yeah, we haven't ruled anything in or anything out in terms of the
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Pushed Netflix to Offer Performance-Based Bonuses to ‘The Rip’ Crew
The move is a departure from the streaming service's business model of only paying fees up front.
Trump administration sends delegation to Venezuela in step to restore diplomatic relations
The Trump administration on Friday sent a delegation to Venezuela after both countries agreed to explore the restoration of diplomatic relations. “On Jan. 9, U.S. diplomatic and security personnel from the VAU [Venezuela Affairs Unit], including Chargé d’Affaires John T.
Ari Lennox – “Twin Flame”
At the end of month, Ari Lennox is releasing her third studio album Vacancy. We’ve heard the title track and the single “Under The Moon.” Today she’s three for three with another called “Twin Flame.” It was produced by Tommy “TBHits” Brown and Leather Jacket. Whereas “Under The
Africa: Health Emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa!
[The Point] Health emergencies are situations that pose a significant threat to public and global health.
Zach Bryan Swings Bigger Than Ever on ‘With Heaven on Top’
The superstar's latest is a 25-track behemoth in which he wrestles with everything from ICE to his messy recent past — while making the musical splurge sound considered and accomplished
Over half of The Sims development team is working on The Sims 4 and 'the next evolution' so I guess it's time to start speculating again
Here we are again trying to divine the future of The Sims from an announcement about the future of The Sims.
Katie Miller Loses It at ChatGPT (Yes, Really) for Wildest Reason
Katie Miller, the wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, fumed Friday when ChatGPT didn’t give her the answer she wanted about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Miller shared a post on X from one right-wing commentator that appeared to show an interaction with ChatGPT, in which a
Divinity's reveal trailer was brutal and dark for a reason, Larian's writing director says: 'We want to give players the opportunity to be the light in that darkness'
But not in the way that those dudes who got burned alive in the trailer were lighting up the darkness, I suppose.
America’s Venezuelan adventure has limited impact on Asia
The US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and plans to confiscate Venezuelan oil revenues have rightly stimulated discussion about the consequences for Asia. Some of the conclusions from this discussion, however, are flawed. The US has historically portrayed
Jack Smith set to testify publicly
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said he will invite former special counsel Jack Smith to testify publicly about his investigation into President Trump. A source familiar said the former prosecutor could appear as soon as this month. The move comes after
It's not the news we wanted but it's what we expected: EA has finally admitted Project Rene is a 'mobile-first' game
After over a year of leaks, getting some answers about the future of the series is better than more silence.
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
By Steve Holland and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is treading carefully around the issue of mass protests in Iran amid some U.S. predictions that the unrest may not be widespread enough to challenge Tehran's clerical establishment.
Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire
The clip shows the chaotic moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.
EU-Mercosur deal to be signed in Asunción on Jan. 17
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) will be signed in Paraguay on Saturday, Jan. 17, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed on Friday, following the decisive round of voting in Brussels, where
Trump Withdraws From Major Culture Preservation Groups
Two entities focused on global heritage and arts policy are among dozens the White House deemed “contrary to the interests” of the United States.
More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
The week highlighted rising political and economic friction between Beijing and Tokyo.
The PvPvE extraction shooter where you build and drive a huge stompy mechanical base across a ruined planet gets a Steam release date
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is stomping our way soon.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
A Candle for the ‘Cottage,’ a Hollander Quarter-Zip and 11 Other Pieces of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Merch to Pick Up Online
Few shows have garnered the kind of immediate public support and viral buzz quite like “Heated Rivalry.” From Canadian production company Bell Media, and streaming in the U.S. on HBO Max, the hockey romance series has propelled its two leads, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams,
AFI Awards: Gwyneth Paltrow, George Clooney, Emma Stone and More of the Best Celebrity Photos
The American Film Institute’s AFI Awards on Friday proved once again to be one of the starriest events of awards season. George Clooney, Emma Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ethan Hawke, Wunmi Mosaku and Rhea Seehorn were among the earliest arrivals at the red carpet luncheon at the
‘Hamnet’ Team on Chloé Zhao’s Directing, Leadership and Her Cameo During the Final Globe Theater Scene
The creative team behind Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” gathered for a panel discussion as part of the Variety Screening Series to reveal the collaborative process that brought Maggie O’Farrell’s novel to life on screen. The film follows Agnes (Jessie Buckley), the wife of a young
