Billy Idol on His Oscar-Shortlisted Tune “Dying to Live” From the Doc About His Wild and Crazy Life
The song, which the 70-year-old punk and rock legend co-wrote with J. Ralph, could bring him the first Oscar nomination of his career.
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Vocal Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60
His probes into corporate malfeasance triggered regulatory probes in the city’s financial industry.
ARG developer finds out his email hint system doesn't work anymore because young people don't know how to use email
Someone ask Jeeves how to solve this.
Copernicus: 2025 was the third-hottest year globally and in Europe - with two main drivers
The past 11 years have been the warmest on record globally. Europe is warming significantly faster than the global average.
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’ Last year was the third-hottest on record, scientists have said, with mounting fossil fuel pollution behind “exceptional” temperatures. The World Meteorological
This Hidden Brain Region Could Help You Stay Resilient in Old Age
A surprising measure of frailty and grip strength The post This Hidden Brain Region Could Help You Stay Resilient in Old Age appeared first on Nautilus .
Earth’s last 3 years were its hottest on record
An analysis of global climate data shows sustained warming even as El Niño faded.
India presses quick-commerce firms to end 10-minute deliveries
There are concerns that ultra-tight deadlines are worsening safety and working conditions for gig workers.
Malaysia eyes bigger role in rare earths, but industry players warn ambitions may outpace reality
More than 16 million tonnes of rare earth deposits are believed to lie beneath forest reserves and mountain ranges across Peninsular Malaysia.
Genocide case before international court ‘flawed and unfounded’, says Myanmar govt
The Gambia has accused Myanmar’s junta of committing genocide against the Rohingya in a 2017 crackdown.
Trump: Renee Good's actions before fatal shooting 'were pretty tough'
President Trump said Tuesday that Renee Good’s actions prior to a federal immigration officer fatally shooting her “were pretty tough.” “I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person. But her actions were pretty tough,” the president
Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as 'number one priority'
SYDNEY, Jan 14 - Iraqi officials have arrested a man wanted by Australian Federal Police as a person of interest in the investigation into a spate of firebombings, including an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue, police said on Wednesday.
China-Japan row signals new era of ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy
Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. Beijing has reacted with an aggressive campaign that ranges from incendiary social media posts to
Democrats win Connecticut state House special election
Democrats were projected to win a Connecticut state House special election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democratic candidate Larry Pemberton defeated Republican Brandon Sabbag for Connecticut state House District 139. Pemberton, who serves as treasurer for the
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Joel Edgerton on ‘Train Dreams,’ Lessons from Great Directors and Memories of ‘Star Wars’
In front of an audience at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the 51-year-old, who is on the cusp of landing his first Oscar nomination, reflected on his journey from Sydney to Hollywood, and the highs and lows in between.
Golden Globes Hit 8.7 Million Viewers Amid NFL Competition
The 83rd annual Golden Globes reached an average of 8.7 million viewers on Sunday night, which marked the ceremony’s third year in a row of airing on CBS. Measured by Nielsen, that total represents a 6% drop from the 9.3 million viewers reached by the 2025 ceremony — which
How startups can communicate to win over silent audiences online
A new study reveals how entrepreneurs can win support for their ideas from audiences who never speak up. The research shows that the way entrepreneurs engage with a few vocal participants in online discussions can crucially shape how the larger, silent audience perceives and
Singapore PR pleads guilty to displaying false licence plate after RON95 petrol incident goes viral
But Malaysian Long Sa Kow argued that he did not alter his car plate.
Why Japan is right to restart its nuclear reactors
Japan’s decision to restart nuclear reactors heralds a major shift in its approach to addressing multifaceted challenges. For an economy that recorded its first real GDP contraction in six quarters, the move could strengthen economic resilience, enhance energy security and
Chocolate bars sold nationwide recalled for possible contamination
Customers who have the affected products are urged to throw them away.
Republican wins Alabama state House special election
Republican Norman Crow is projected to defeat Democrat Judith Taylor in the special election for Alabama State House District 63, according to Decision Desk HQ. Crow, a Tuscaloosa City Council member, defeated Judith Taylor, a retired college professor and chair of the
Taming heat: Novel solution enables unprecedented control of heat conduction
Prof. Gal Shmuel of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology has developed an innovative approach that enables precise control of heat conduction in ways that do not occur naturally.
At this office park in Myanmar, scamming the world was the business
Shunda Park opened for business in 2024 with more than 3,500 workers from nearly 30 nations.
Freeing Iran requires a push from the US – and fast
Americans and the other free nations are watching Iran and many are rooting for the Iranians who have risen up against the repressive regime that has ruled harshly since 1979 – and caused no end of trouble for the United States. But it’s going to take more than protests and
Brunei sultan to undergo knee replacement surgery
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will undergo knee replacement surgery this weekend, with a recovery period expected to last between two to three months, his office said. The 79-year-old sultan, one of the world's longest-reigning
Falklands’ oil industry expansion, Navitas to farm adjacent Sea Lion development
Eco (Atlantic) Oil &Gas Ltd, the Canadian exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, announced that Navitas Petroleum LP ("Navitas"), with whom Eco signed a Framework
Inside Myanmar’s scam complex’s detailed playbook
More than 3,500 fraudsters from dozens of countries worked at Shunda, a scam complex.
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war
Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran carries consequences that extend far beyond Tehran. The moment Washington links Iran policy to global trade enforcement, the focus inevitably shifts to Beijing. China remains Iran’s largest
Jana Horn – “Come On”
At the end of the week, we will be rewarded with the beautiful new Jana Horn album. So far we’ve been struck by the dark, emotional allure of “Go On, Move Your Body” and “All In Bet,” and now we get another gorgeous preview with “Come On.” If the track’s quiet, heartbreaking
Kiefer Sutherland Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Ride-Share Driver
The 24 actor was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal threats, according to police
Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more often in winter.
Four things to watch as Malaysia’s UMNO kicks off annual gathering
Set to draw over 6,000 delegates, the meeting comes at a critical juncture for the party, which turns 80 this year.
Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods
As flooding receded in parts of Albania on Tuesday, the Balkan nation's polluted waterways are being blamed for worsening the impacts amid fears that floodwaters filled with plastic waste could reach the Adriatic Sea.
Hannah Lew Announces Self-Titled Debut Album: Hear “Another Twilight”
Hannah Lew is known for playing in San Francisco post-punk bands Grass Widow and Cold Beat, and now she’s going solo. Her self-titled debut LP arrives in April, and we get a taste today with the sonically groovy, lyrically gloomy lead single “Another Twilight.” “‘Another
Pompeii’s Early Baths Were Petri Dishes
Things improved with an impressive aqueduct system—if you don’t count lead contamination The post Pompeii’s Early Baths Were Petri Dishes appeared first on Nautilus .
Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Hollywood Ride-Share Driver
“24” star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday after an alleged physical altercation with a Hollywood ride-share driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities said that around 12:15 a.m., the LAPD responded to a call about an assault involving a
Trump slams Powell amid federal probe: 'Either corrupt or incompetent'
President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into the central bank’s ongoing renovations. “He’s either corrupt or incompetent,” Trump told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil, referring to the price tag and time frame of the
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says South’s hopes for better relations are an illusion
A South Korean official had said Seoul saw a chance of talks resuming with Pyongyang.
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion
SEOUL, Jan 13 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday South Korea's hope for an improvement in relations is an illusion that cannot be realised, state media KCNA reported.
Thomas Causey, Sound Mixer on ‘Dick Tracy,’ ‘Broadcast News’ and ‘Defending Your Life,’ Dies at 76
The Oscar and Emmy nominee also did lots of John Carpenter and Adam Sandler movies.
It's been one year since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. What have we learned?
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California's history. They were exacerbated by persistent drought, a buildup of vegetation and Santa Ana winds which, at times, exceeded 80 mph. The most damaging fires, which reduced Altadena and Pacific
Cher Wants Sonny Bono’s Widow to Pay Her $1 Million Legal Tab
The pop star says Mary Bono Mary “dragged this case out for five years by taking patently unreasonable positions"