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Art Movements: The US Finally Gets a Venice Biennale Rep
Plus, Zohran Mamdani’s arts committee, Frida Kahlo sets price record (again), John Oliver hawks a Bob Ross, and more in this week’s news.
Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot which had only recently been returned to its natural habitat in Brazil have been diagnosed with a lethal, incurable virus, the government said in a statement sent to AFP Thursday.
Eminem Joins Jack White for Halftime Show at Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Game
What’s better than watching one Detroit legend rock the stage? A surprise mash-up from two of them. Motor City-native Jack White had been announced as the halftime performer for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving football game at Ford Field (this year versus the Green Bay
Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments
The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former employee a year ago about its food being for “poor people." Robert Garza filed a lawsuit in Michigan last week accusing Martin Bally of
Iranian Filmmaker Ali Asgari on Satire, Censorship and Absurdities Behind ‘Divine Comedy’: ‘You Show How Silly and Stupid the Rules Are’
Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari has long explored the quiet tensions and bureaucratic pressures of everyday life in Iran, from his acclaimed shorts to festival recognized features like “Disappearance,” “Until Tomorrow,” and “Terrestrial Verses.” In competition at the Doha Film
Central Cee Shares New Song “Booga,” Joins Quarter Zip Movement
It might be Thanksgiving here in the US, but over in the UK Central Cee is releasing new music. Today the West London rapper has shared a grimy new single called “Booga”: “Where the demand is, I’m gonna supply,” Cench raps over a Roddy Beats, Arthur Bean, Young Chencs, and
Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier
Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Eminem Joins Jack White During Performance at Detroit Lions’ 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic
The rapper appeared with his fellow Detroiter to rock their hometown with songs "That's How I'm Feeling" and "'Till I Collapse"
Jack White Brings Out Eminem During Lions Thanksgiving Game Halftime Show
Today the Detroit Lions are playing a home game against the Green Bay Packers, and Detroit's own Jack White performed during the halftime show. The former White Stripe did "That’s How I’m Feeling" from his latest solo album No Name before dusting off De Stijl highlight "Hello
Republicans 'outraged' over National Guard shooting press for immigration crackdown
Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for more immigration restrictions after two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday by an Afghan national in Washington, D.C. — not far from the White House. The CIA said the suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, worked for the
From Blind Boxes to Action Figures, ‘Zootopia 2’ Toys Selling Quickly Online on Heels of Film’s Big Box Office Debut
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” is trampling all competitors at the box office, with the animated sequel besting even “Wicked: For Good’s” massive opening weekend. The new film follows the police duo of rabbit Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and red fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they
Thanksgiving Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Feasts on Huge $39M Opening Day, ‘Wicked’ Crossing $200M
Disney's 'Zootopia' is also making headlines overseas, including scoring the biggest opening day in China of any Hollywood movie since May 2021 and the biggest ever for an animated title.
The ZX Spectrum is one of the most iconic PCs of all time, and it could be making a fun LEGO-based comeback
If the project gets enough backers, that is. C'mon, show your support, Speccy people.
Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails a “festival of football” in Qatar
The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrendering
By Ali Sawafta JENIN (Reuters) -Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men on Thursday who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV news footage showed. In the footage, the men are seen exiting a building
Ogier recovers in Rally Saudi Arabia to boost title hopes
Sebastien Ogier bounced back from a mediocre first full day at the season-closing Rally Saudi Arabia to share the honours in Thursday's final stage and boost his hopes of landing a ninth World Rally Championship. The Frenchman, who described the conditions as "terrible", hit
Doha Film Institute, La Fémis, and Gobelins Team Up on New Training Pipeline: ‘Catalysts for Creativity Across Our Region’
The Doha Film Institute is expanding its footprint as one of the Arab world’s most active talent incubators with new vocational training programs developed in partnership with France’s prestigious film school, La Fémis, and Gobelins Paris, the country’s leading animation
Danny Seagren, ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteer Who Was Also First TV Spider-Man, Dies at 81
Danny Seagren, a “Sesame Street” puppeteer who also appeared as an early iteration of Spider-Man on “The Electric Company,” died on Nov. 10 at 81 years old. His cause of death was not listed. His family announced the news via an online obituary. Seagren was born on Nov. 15,
Africa: The Burden of Representation - Women in African Academia and the Politics of Visibility
[African Arguments] Beyond access to freedom
BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.
Man accused of stealing Kristi Noem's purse pleads guilty
The Chilean national accused of stealing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse earlier this year pleaded guilty last week to charges of wire fraud, aiding and abetting and first-degree theft, and he may now be subject to deportation. The suspect,
What time does the Fortnite Zero Hour Chapter Finale live event start?
The Fortnite Zero Hour Chapter Finale live event will send off Chapter 6 with a cinematic experience featuring iconic collaborations.
Nobel winner says 'permanently' barred from leaving Iran
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on Thursday said she was permanently barred from leaving Iran, in a birthday message to her teenage twins who she has not seen for over a decade. Mohammadi, 53, had been in prison for over three years until her release in
Origin story of domestic cats rewritten by genetic analysis
Domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe in the past 2000 years, according to DNA evidence, while in China a different species of cat lived alongside people much earlier
Social media research tool can lower political temperature—it could also lead to more user control over algorithms
A new tool shows it is possible to turn down the partisan rancor in an X feed—without removing political posts and without the direct cooperation of the platform.
How we learned to industrialize everything, including each other
Today, industrial logic has not only mechanized bread, but also the bonds that once gathered around it.
What My Video Game Family Is Bringing To Thanksgiving
Expect to find Barret by the grill The post What My Video Game Family Is Bringing To Thanksgiving appeared first on Kotaku .
LEGO Goes Full Liquidation on Santa’s Sleigh Set, Now Selling at Zero Profit to Clear Before Christmas
The most popular LEGO Set for year's end. The post LEGO Goes Full Liquidation on Santa’s Sleigh Set, Now Selling at Zero Profit to Clear Before Christmas appeared first on Kotaku .
Cynthia Erivo Opens Thanksgiving Day Parade With Magical Performance
The Wicked: For Good actress channeled Elphaba during her appearance
US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission
A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is 'full of s---'
Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of choice is also "uniquely" American: Turkey. "Think about turkey. Who really likes ... be honest with yourself, who really likes
Watching metal crystals grow inside liquid metal: Imaging technique could boost hydrogen production
If you dissolve sugar in hot water and then cool it down, you'll see pure sugar crystals form while impurities stay in the liquid. You can even watch the beautiful sugar crystals slowly grow in the water.
This FPS is basically Spongebob meets Duke Nukem, and it's only $10 on Steam
Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation is the destination.
Lainey Wilson Brings ‘Peace, Love, and Cowboys’ to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The CMA Entertainer of the Year performs the holiday version of her Whirlwind deluxe song, along with "Somewhere Over Laredo"
'Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast Asia
Authorities across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia worked on Thursday to reach residents trapped in floods that have killed dozens of people across the region in recent days.
Razer Ergonomic Gaming Chair Just Hit a Black Friday Record Low, Not Even Prime Day Went This Low
Work and play comfortably for long hours. The post Razer Ergonomic Gaming Chair Just Hit a Black Friday Record Low, Not Even Prime Day Went This Low appeared first on Kotaku .
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
Many Americans worried US heading for nuclear war in next decade: Poll
Nearly half of surveyed Americans say they are worried that the U.S. could enter a nuclear war within the next 10 years, according a new survey. The YouGov poll, released Wednesday, found that 46 percent of surveyed Americans believe a nuclear war involving the U.S. is on the
Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations
The Pecos River murals are a stunning collection of monumental, multicolored rock paintings in limestone rock shelters across southwest Texas and northern Mexico. They depict human-like figures that reach up to eight meters tall, animals such as deer and snakes, and complex
It took a full 10 years but one of Ubisoft's most popular games finally has achievements on Steam
Ubisoft continues to catch up with overdue business on Steam.
US-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft
A U.S.-Russian crew of three began a mission to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spacecraft following a successful launch Thursday.
Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers
DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed Thursday.
Mark Carney reaches deal with Alberta for oil pipeline opposed by First Nations
Prime minister says deal ‘sets the state for an industrial transformation’, but project is likely to face wide opposition Mark Carney has agreed an energy deal with Alberta centred on plans for a new heavy oil pipeline reaching from the province’s oil sands to the Pacific
Putin signals Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could be 'basis' for future deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Trump administration's proposed peace plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine could be the "basis" for a future deal — signaling openness to negotiate. Putin added that while there are things that need to be discussed
European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
The European Space Agency said Thursday it would increase its budget for the next three years to almost 22.1 billion euros ($25.6 billion).
The first Dune bombed, but it's still better than Timothée Chalamet's version
Here are 6 things the 1984 fiasco, which bombed at the box office and with critics, actually does better than the acclaimed 2020s movies
Physicists have worked out a universal law for how objects shatter
Whether it is a cube of sugar or a chunk of a mineral, a mathematical analysis can identify how many fragments of each size any brittle object will break into
