Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.
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AI uncovers double-strangeness: A new double-Lambda hypernucleus
Researchers from the High Energy Nuclear Physics Laboratory at the RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute (PRI) in Japan and their international collaborators have made a discovery that bridges artificial intelligence and nuclear physics. By applying deep learning techniques to a
Five new planets and the battle for their atmospheres
One of the primary goals of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is to detect atmospheres around exoplanets, to try to suss out whether or not they could potentially support life. But, in order to do that, scientists have to know where to look, and the exoplanet has to
Magnolia Pictures Buys Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee Drama ‘Late Fame’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “Late Fame,” the acclaimed new film from “Diane” director Kent Jones. It world premiered at the Venice Film Festival and later played at the New York Film Festival. “Late Fame” stars Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee and Edmund Donovan.
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit has unexpected result, researchers say—it decreases domestic violence
Fifty years since the federal earned income tax credit went into effect and a team of researchers from UConn and City University of New York have identified an unintended benefit of the antipoverty program—a significant reduction in rates of intimate partner violence among
Refused Play Farewell Show In Their Swedish Hometown
Say it with me now: Refused are fucking dead. Again. The post Refused Play Farewell Show In Their Swedish Hometown appeared first on Stereogum .
Trump denies disaster aid to Colorado for wildfires, flooding
President Trump has denied disaster aid to the state of Colorado in the wake of wildfires and flooding. The office of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced the denial in a Sunday statement. He accused the president of playing “political games” and urged him to reconsider.
NASA's wideband technology demo proves space missions are free to roam
Just like your cellphone stays connected by roaming between networks, NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal, or PExT, technology demonstration is proving space missions can do the same by switching seamlessly between government and commercial communications networks.
Samsung Goes No-Margin on the Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor at a Record Low, Offloading a Best-Seller for Year-End
Amazon's 35% off deal on this 4.6-star-rated 24-inch and 27-inch monitors drop the price lower than knockoff brands, and the performance is miles better. The post Samsung Goes No-Margin on the Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor at a Record Low, Offloading a Best-Seller for Year-End
Live updates: Epstein files battle heats up; Venezuela pressure campaign escalates
Files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are once again top of mind after the Justice Department released thousands of documents over the weekend. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, however, are unhappy with the high level of redactions found in the cache of
Carol’s board game collection in Pluribus is terrible. We’re here to help.
Carol Sturka should ditch Monopoly and Risk and try SETI, Sky Team, Forgotten Waters, and other games that fit her interests.
Why Maine's red flag law matters
Red flag laws can be an effective tool to prevent mass shootings and suicides by allowing for the temporary removal of guns from individuals who pose a serious risk to themselves or others.
Angelina Jolie-Backed ‘Muganga, The One Who Treats’ Boarded by WME Independent For World Sales Amid Box Office Success in France (EXCLUSIVE)
WME Independent has taken world sales on “Muganga, The One Who Treats,” the advocacy-driven drama inspired by the true story of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, who treats survivors of wartime sexual violence. The film, supported by Angelina Jolie, is having a
40 Years Later, Slick Rick Still Has a Story To Tell
The hip-hop pioneer talks about his first album since the Nineties, the state of hip-hop, and how he feels about ICE crackdowns
The way we manage fires needs to shift from 'siloed' to 'connected,' experts argue
It may seem obvious that climate change is making bushfires worse, but the truth is more complicated.
Matt Damon Embarks on a Dangerous Voyage in ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the iconic Greek tale will arrive in theaters next July
Schumer calls for Senate to sue administration over Epstein files
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is pushing for the Senate to sue the Justice Department over the partial disclosure of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, accusing the administration of trying to “hide the truth.” Schumer says the Trump
Wind-sculpted landscapes: Investigating the Martian megaripple 'Hazyview'
While much of Perseverance's work focuses on ancient rocks that record Mars' long-lost rivers and lakes, megaripples offer a rare opportunity to examine processes that are still shaping the surface today. Megaripples are sand ripples up to 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) tall that
Hollywood actors’ union secretly plotting possible strike over Netflix-WBD merger: sources
Hollywood actors could go on strike over the planned Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery tie-up, with their trade union secretly plotting a possible work stoppage in the New Year over fears the merger could drive down pay and reduce jobs, The Post has learned. Two sources close to
Turkish MPs brawl during heated budget debate
Ruling party and opposition lawmakers exchanged punches after a dispute over the legacy of the Turkish Republic's founding father Atatürk. The budget was, in the end, passed despite a 10-minute fight in the chamber.
Negotiation failure on UN environmental assessment highlights need for reform
The failure of governments to agree with leading scientists on a major United Nations' report "risks impeding timely action on environmental goals," UCL and other academics say in a new article.
Urban areas insurance feasibility and structure explored in new report
From offsetting higher temperatures as cities heat up and cultivating healthier communities, to contributing to local economies and delivering other critical services, the range of benefits of trees in urban settings are detailed in a new report co-authored by scientist Heather
Jimmy Kimmel to make Christmas Day address on UK TV saying 2025 a ‘really great year’ for fascism
Kimmel has been tapped to host Channel 4’s "Alternative Christmas Message," a long-running UK broadcast that airs on Christmas Day.
Waymo resumes self-driving car service after San Francisco power outage baffled vehicles
The robotaxis service was suspended for hours as vehicles struggled to read malfunctioning stoplights amid a city-wide power outage.
Chris Christie rips Trump for 'awful week,' warns of 'big problem' for GOP
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said President Trump had an “awful” last week and warned that the Republican Party will soon have a “big problem” if the president doesn’t begin making Americans’ lives better. “It's not a strange week, Jon, it's an awful week,” the
Bad Bunny and J Balvin Put Rift to Rest With Reunion in Mexico City: ‘The Past Is the Past’
Bad Bunny said he apologized to J Balvin, presumably for the perceived diss he took at him on "Thunder Y Lightning" in 2023
Bari Weiss Defends Pulling ‘60 Minutes’ Report on ‘Horrific Treatment’ of Detainees Sent by Trump White House to El Salvador Prison: ‘We Simply Need to Do More’
Bari Weiss, recently installed as CBS News’ editor in chief, told staffers at the news outlet that she pulled a “60 Minutes” report on “horrific treatment” of detainees deported from the U.S. by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador “because it wasn’t ready.”
This Ryzen 5 PRO Mini PC Crashes to a Record Low in a Year-End Clearance After Staying Full Price on Black Friday
Give your workstation an upgrade without overspending. The post This Ryzen 5 PRO Mini PC Crashes to a Record Low in a Year-End Clearance After Staying Full Price on Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, Pentagon report says
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 - China is likely to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing's growing military ambitions.
The Teases For Nintendo’s Next Zelda Game Have Begun
And it could be influenced by Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment The post The Teases For Nintendo’s Next Zelda Game Have Begun appeared first on Kotaku .
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer is now available online
The first full trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026, is finally here.
Lost's 'The Constant' is the perfect Christmas episode to watch before the show leaves Netflix
Lost's season 4 episode, 'The Constant,' may be a time-traveling thriller of a bottle episode, but it's full of holiday spirit.
Toddlers with facial tattoos: How Christianity expanded body art in Nile Valley civilizations
Ancient Nubians who lived between the 7th and 9th centuries tattooed the cheeks and foreheads of their infants and toddlers. This surprising discovery was made during a systematic survey of more than 1,000 human remains from the Nile River Valley, an area once part of ancient
Jockeying for 2028 has already begun — don’t overlook AOC
President Trump's disastrous speech has led to an early start to the 2028 presidential primaries, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerging as a strong contender for the Democratic nomination and Vice President JD Vance as the leading Republican candidate.
Malaysian cops find makeshift bombs in Negeri Sembilan apartment after report of explosion
The public is advised not to speculate on the matter.
Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say
KARACHI, Dec 22 - Pakistan has reached a deal worth over $4 billion to sell military equipment to the Libyan National Army, four Pakistani officials said, despite a U.N. arms embargo on the fractured North African country.
The Number Ones: Taylor Swift’s “Willow”
In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. As Scott explains here , the column is now biweekly, alternating with The Alternative Number
Stardust study resets how life's atoms spread through space
Starlight and stardust are not enough to drive the powerful winds of giant stars, transporting the building blocks of life through our galaxy. That's the conclusion of a new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, of red giant star R Doradus. The result overturns
