Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time
The former president was convicted of attempting a coup. If the legislation survives an expected veto, he could be transferred to house arrest as early as 2028.
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FTC probing Instacart’s AI pricing tool after being caught charging customers different prices: report
"We are disturbed by what we have read in the press about Instacart’s alleged pricing practices," the FTC said in a statement.
Senators hold Coast Guard admiral promotion over swastika, noose classification in policy manual
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has placed a hold on the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday to serve as head of the Coast Guard after the service backtracked on keeping swastikas and nooses labeled as hate symbols, instead moving forward by listing the images as “potentially divisive.”
Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850 Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel
Nick Reiner Murder Case: Why Insanity Defenses Are Tough to Win
Nick Reiner has long been open about his struggles with drug abuse and mental health. But legal experts say it would still be very difficult for his defense lawyers to argue that he is not responsible for the deaths of his parents. Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
Washington state flooding damage profound but unclear, governor warns
Record rains have forced hundreds of rescues, swamped communities and left rivers high, with more storms forecast The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, according to the state’s governor,
Trump approval rating slips: Survey
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday found that President Trump's approval rating slipped to nearly its lowest point in his second term. The new poll found that 39 percent of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the presidency, with 59 percent who say they disapprove of
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Star Kim Seon-ho, ‘Sweet Home’ Actor Go Youn-jung’s Netflix Rom-Com ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ Unveils Teaser
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for “Can This Love Be Translated?,” a Korean romantic comedy series starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, set to premiere Jan. 16. The series marks the latest project from the Hong Sisters — Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran — the
‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ and ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Among Game Audio Network Guild Nominees
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” F1 25” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” are among the nominees for the 24th annual Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards. The awards span 26 categories, including music, sound design, dialogue, technology and interactive audio. Winners
The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly
Close inspection of “exceptionally preserved” fossils suggests that some dinosaurs shed their ability to take off The post The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly appeared first on Nautilus .
Dalio joins billionaires backing Trump accounts
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Ray Dalio, wife to donate to 300,000 Trump accounts The hedge fund billionaire and his wife, Barbara, will contribute $250 each to
Thai victim of scalding case to sue South Korean husband
The man is is also facing criminal charges for the incident.
Climate research center faces 'break up'
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Vought: Science foundation to break up climate center The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget
November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect
November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.
Prehistoric elephant footprints documented for first time in Murcia's fossil dunes
An international team, involving researchers from the University of Seville, the Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences in Granada and the University of Huelva, has identified the first fossilized vertebrate footprints from the Quaternary period in fossil dune deposits in
The first alien civilization we encounter will be extremely loud
For decades, science fiction writers have tried their best to prepare us for eventual contact with aliens. Their efforts are dominated by several recurrent tropes. There's the invasion by a warlike species, there's the highly-evolved species trying to communicate with our
California wildlife officials quietly shift on killing a high-profile predator
In a move that reverses nearly a decade of practice, California wildlife officials have quietly begun to allow killing mountain lions in order to protect another iconic native—bighorn sheep.
Five family Christmas games that reveal how we think, communicate and connect
For many families at Christmas, the one time of year when everyone finally ends up in the same room, suggesting a game is often the best strategic move for a fun evening. At its best, this sparks an hour of genuine connection. At its worst, it revives old rivalries faster than
House passes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-trans bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) that would criminalize gender-affirming procedures and medical care for minors. Greene had secured a deal with leadership to bring her bill to the floor in exchange for her support of a rule
ACA subsidies set to expire. Moderate Republicans rebel
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story ACA subsidies set to expire. Moderate Republicans rebel Congress is poised to leave town for the rest of the year without addressing the ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, letting them expire on Dec. 31. But
Adm. Bradley open to broader release of Sept. 2 boat strikes video
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley told lawmakers Wednesday he was open to the broader release of the video of the U.S. military’s early September lethal strikes against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, apparently bucking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said a day
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Should Recuse Herself From Warner Bros. Deal Review Due to ‘Potential Conflicts of Interest,’ Democratic Senators Say
Pam Bondi, Trump’s U.S. Attorney General, may have conflicts of interest in overseeing a review of a deal for Warner Bros. Discovery — and she should recuse herself from a review of any such transaction, two prominent Democratic senators said. Warner Bros. Discovery has entered
South Korea to ban free disposable plastic cups at cafes, restaurants
Under the plan, the use of disposable paper cups will first be phased out at large-scale restaurants.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday
SYDNEY, Dec 18 - The funeral of 10-year-old Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda will be held in Sydney on Thursday as her parents criticised the government for failing to respond to a rising tide of antisemitism.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Dec 18
Matilda was the youngest of 15 people killed.
Maryland commission to study reparations after veto override
Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday voted to create a commission to study slavery reparations, overriding a veto from Gov. Wes Moore (D) earlier this year. “This topic isn’t easy, but, again, without formal study, reparations risk being dismissed as symbolic or unconstitutional,
Holiday Gifting: Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Valentino and More Celeb-Loved Bags Available for Under $300
Buying a bag for someone this holiday season doesn’t have to be a stress-inducing experience. While the search for the perfect holiday gift can often lead to mad scrambles at the mall (or worse, fruitless clicks online), we’re making it simple by rounding up ten designer bags
We’re getting down to the wire for gifts to be shipped in...
We’re getting down to the wire for gifts to be shipped in time for Xmas. Take a look at the 2025 Kottke Holiday Gift Guide if you still need to shop for your fam & friends.
House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation has little chance of passing through the Senate, however, and it does not address the
Zooey Deschanel Originally Lost ‘Elf’ Role Because ‘We Just Offered It to Katie Holmes’
Zooey Deschanel revealed during an interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she was offered the female lead in Jon Favreau’s 2003 Christmas movie classic “Elf” only after Katie Holmes dropped out of the film due to scheduling conflicts (via The Daily Beast). Deschanel was
Why this purple-district Republican broke with Mike Johnson on Obamacare
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick staked out an aisle-crossing persona without impeding leadership prerogatives. Until Wednesday.
House defeats resolutions to reel in Trump on Venezuela, Caribbean boat strikes
The House shot down a pair of Democratic-led resolutions Wednesday designed to curtail President Trump’s strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and the administration’s “hostilities within or against Venezuela.” The first resolution, brought by House Foreign Affairs
‘Boots’ EP Brent Miller Shares Season 2 Story Plans and Hopes Norman Lear’s Final Show Finds a New Home After Netflix Cancelation
The recent cancellation of Netflix‘s “Boots” after just one season struck a blow for representation, as a ground breaking coming-of-age queer drama series set in the Marine Corps. But it was also notable for another reason: “Boots” was the final show to be executive produced by
YouTube to Stop Sharing Data With ‘Billboard’ Over ‘Outdated’ Chart Formula
The internet giant expressed its frustration with the way subscription-supported streams are still weighted more than ad-supported streams
Trump’s Venezuela blockade targets dozens of vessels under sanctions
More than 30 tankers in the Caribbean designated by the Treasury Department as sanctioned could be immediately affected by Trump’s move, according to ship tracking monitors.
Jake, Romy Reiner release statement on parents' deaths
Two children of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, thanked people Wednesday for "the outpouring of condolences, kindness and support" they have received since their parents were found killed in an apparent stabbing Sunday. "Words cannot even begin to
Isaacman ready for launch at NASA
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate confirms Musk ally Isaacman to lead NASA The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jason Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after a contentious and winding road. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
Energy Department inspector general to probe billions in canceled climate grants mostly impacting blue states
An internal government watchdog says it will probe a Trump administration move to cancel nearly $8 billion in climate and energy funding that primarily impacted blue states. The Energy Department’s inspector general’s office will probe the cancellations, acting Inspector
Pokécology, the Pokémon ecology book, is getting localized in North America
Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology is coming to the U.S. and Canada in 2026, with a full English translation.
What happens when managers don't act? New research reveals the consequences can be severe
Most people recognize that we shouldn't actively harm others at work. Yet people tend to assume that failing to act is relatively benign or inconsequential.
Wafer-scale solid-state nanopores fabricated using extreme ultraviolet lithography
At this year's IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM 2025), imec, a research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, presents the first successful wafer-scale fabrication of solid-state nanopores using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
California curtails effort to find young wolves whose parents were euthanized
Wildlife managers have significantly pared back their efforts to find three juvenile gray wolves who are the last remaining members of a pack that had established itself in the Sierra Valley ranch lands north of Truckee, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said
Ariana Grande Gets Way Too Hot and Cozy at ‘SNL’ HQ
The star will host Saturday Night Live with Cher as the musical guest
Venezuela's government says Trump's move to block tankers is an 'outrageous threat'
President Trump says he's imposing a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers leaving Venezuela. Venezuela's government is calling this an 'outrageous threat' intended to rob the country of its oil wealth.
“On January 1, 2026, thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 enter the...
“On January 1, 2026, thousands of copyrighted works from 1930 enter the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1925 .” Includes Betty Boop, Blondie & Dagwood, and works by William Faulkner, Agatha Christie, and the Marx Brothers. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
YouTube Will Stop Submitting Data to U.S. Billboard Charts in 2026
YouTube will stop submitting its data to the U.S. Billboard charts next month due to a dispute over how streams are counted, according to an announcement Wednesday from the streamer’s global head of music Lyor Cohen. At the center of the issue is the methodology Billboard
‘Godfather Of BioWare Design’ Steps Down At The Studio Making An Ambitious Successor To Mass Effect
Hasbro is shuffling its video game division after making a big splash at the Game Awards The post ‘Godfather Of BioWare Design’ Steps Down At The Studio Making An Ambitious Successor To Mass Effect appeared first on Kotaku .
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, wereat risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague,