The far-right is claiming that Ahmed al-Ahmed, the bystander who intervened in the deadly, antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, this weekend was a Christian—and not a Muslim—to justify their Islamophobia. Australian Mass Shooting At
Stanford engineers debuted a new framework introducing computational tools and self-reflective AI assistants, potentially advancing fields like optical computing and astronomy.
A somewhat belated Halloween update has now arrived, just in time for festivities The post 2025’s Break-Out Roguelite Megabonk Gets, Er, Spooky For The Holidays appeared first on Kotaku .
A research team from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has harnessed citywide genetic data and developed a novel genome-resolved tracking method to uncover precisely how antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes move across Hong
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The tearful 'When Harry Met Sally' star visited the Los Angeles home of the Hollywood director and his wife after they were found dead in an apparent homicide on Sunday.
At least 15 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, marking Australia’s deadliest attack in nearly three decades.
Radio astronomy has a pollution problem. Satellites thousands of kilometers overhead, designed to broadcast communications or relay data, are increasingly contaminating the frequencies astronomers use to study the universe. While much attention has focused on SpaceX's Starlink
The Croatian adaptation of young adult drama series “Skam,” whose second season received a special mention in the best TV series in Central and Eastern Europe category at the NEM Awards in Zagreb, has premiered the trailer (below) for its third season. The new season will
China’s box office was once again led by Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” which grossed RMB390.3 million ($55 million) over the Dec. 12–14 frame, lifting its cumulative total to RMB3.55 billion ($500.6 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The animated sequel comfortably held the No. 1
French President Emmanuel Macron has given the prestigious Legion of Honor to Darren Star, the creator of “Emily in Paris.” Star was named Knight of the Legion of Honor today during an intimate ceremony attended by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, among others. Even before he made
Nick Reiner was taken into custody Sunday night and booked Monday on suspicion of felony murder
Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn from the environment, and coordinate socially. Surprisingly, birds show many
President Donald Trump commented on the shocking death of legendary film director Rob Reiner, who was found dead Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. Trump blasted Reiner, who was strongly opposed to Trump’s politics and was a noted
House GOP moderates are breaking away from their party leader. At least four Republican representatives—Brian Fitzpatrick, Jen Kiggans, David Valadao, and Mike Lawler—have decided to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson altogether amid a disagreement on extensions for Affordable
France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent.
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is in custody after the apparent homicide of the director and his wife on Sunday afternoon. Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night at 9:15 p.m. and booked on a felony charge on Monday at 5:04 a.m., according to the Los
New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artifacts toward the surface—exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.
As fossil fuels rise in cost and green initiatives gain traction, alternative methods for producing useful compounds using microorganisms have the potential to become sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies.
Quantum technologies are systems that leverage quantum mechanical effects to perform computations, share information or perform other functions. These systems rely on quantum states, which need to be reliably transferred and protected against decoherence (i.e., a gradual loss
There's concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president.
A new study shows that traffic-related pollution in a major urban area in central Israel produces immediate, measurable changes in the atmospheric electric field, while particulate matter creates slower, delayed effects. The research also identifies a strong weekend signal,
The authorities say the father-and-son duo appear to have acted alone – a scenario that analysts say is hardest to prevent.
Fair price, treasure hunting, i.e., the thrill of finding something rare or valuable, as well as ethical and ecological reasons motivate consumers' intentions to buy secondhand gifts, a study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. Administered to users of one of
Donald Trump has responded to the tragic death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele with an unhinged Truth Social post attacking Reiner for criticizing him in the past. Trump called Reiner “a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy
Guests at the White House Christmas reception fell silent Sunday as President Donald Trump veered way off topic to deliver a cozy holiday tale about … poisonous snakes? “Tale” is probably giving him too much credit. During his address, 79-year-old Trump turned his attention to
Researchers have developed a highly selective membrane that efficiently separates carbon dioxide from other gases, supporting cleaner energy and industrial processes.
Fewer self-identifying MAGA Republicans say in a new poll that they “strongly” approve of the job President Trump is doing in office, even as his support from the group remains high. In the NBC News survey, released on Sunday, 70 percent of those who consider themselves MAGA
An international team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology has uncovered a hidden world of tiny partnerships thriving in wastewater treatment plants worldwide. The microscopic allies—specialized bacteria living inside single-celled hosts—play a
The New York Times editorial board blasted President Trump over his administration's handling of military issues and foreign policy in a piece published on Sunday. In the editorial, the Times writes that under Trump, "well-established rules of engagement have yielded to blowing
On 12 December 2025 at 03:09:36 UTC, astronomers at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have captured what is believed to be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash in Ireland, and the second recorded from the UK.
SRINAGAR, India, Dec 15 - India's anti-terrorism agency on Monday charged militant Islamist groups based in Pakistan and six individuals over an April attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 men, and triggered intense fighting between the two countries.
A new theory proposes that the universe’s fundamental forces and particle properties may arise from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions. These dimensions could twist and evolve over time, forming stable structures that generate mass and symmetry breaking on their own. The
From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues.
