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As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.
Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $7.2bn injection as Australians rush to take up discount
Chris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Discounts for larger systems will be wound back under a popular
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
A velvet reset: Trump’s new strategy hands China breathing space
For years, Washington framed China as the defining adversary of the American century. The National Security Strategy released on December 4 has quietly abandoned that posture. At just 33 pages, the document mentions China sparingly and never as an existential threat. Instead,
François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger,’ Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ and Jodie Foster in ‘Private Life’ Score Lumières Nominations as French Awards Season Kicks Off
François Ozon has emerged as the early frontrunner in France’s awards season, with “The Stranger” leading the nominations for the 31st Lumières Awards. Considered France’s equivalent to the Golden Globes, the Lumières Awards are voted on by international journalists from 36
Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels
By Yuliia Dysa and Max Hunder KYIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, Ukrainian officials and one ship owner said, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off
Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections
Two lawsuits urging Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps that currently favor the GOP may not be resolved until after the 2026 midterm elections, which could help President Trump's push for red state redistricting in order for Republicans to keep control of the House of
‘Holes’ TV Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+
Disney+ is not moving forward with its TV adaptation of the Louis Sachar novel “Holes” — which was the basis of Disney’s 2003 film of the same name — after ordering a pilot at the beginning of this year. Sachar’s novel was published in 1998 and won a National Book Award and a
Latest Thai-Cambodian clashes expose limits of ASEAN’s conflict management tools
The renewed fighting comes as the Philippines prepares to take over as ASEAN chair from Malaysia.
Seized oil tanker Skipper only the tip of the clandestine iceberg
The VLCC Skipper, seized by the US Coast Guard under a court warrant, with the assistance of two helicopters from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, with US Marines carrying out the takeover of the ship, was a legal seizure under US and international law, despite
Old rules do not work for reindeer husbandry, argue experts
The Norwegian "rules of use" for Sámi reindeer husbandry were intended to help keep reindeer husbandry sustainable and allow for self-governance. But "sustainability" and "self-governance" can mean something completely different for authorities than reindeer herders.
GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies Republican House leadership is pushing ahead with a bill they will bring to
The most promising action game of 2026 finally has a release date, and we now know it'll launch on PC day one
Phantom Blade Zero is, thankfully, not a timed PlayStation exclusive.
NYNext’s Holiday Gift Guide
Mark Cuban, Jeff Klein, Daniel Boulud and more share the gifts they’re giving — and hoping for — this holiday season.
Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows 'people engaged in sexual acts'
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) on Friday said some of the photos found in the home of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein depict "people engaged in sexual acts." The Virginia Democrat made the confirmation when asked on "The Arena with Kasie Hunt" on CNN. When Hunt asked if
Trump AI order inflames GOP battle
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump AI order fuels GOP divide over state laws Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the industry. © Alex Brandon,
Florida leads nation in cuts to environmental protection jobs, report says
Florida has cut more environmental protection jobs than any other state in the past 15 years, despite the challenges posed by increasingly intense hurricanes and sea level rise, according to a newly released national report.
China aims for twin-track use of Nvidia H200 amid back door fears
Beijing appears to be softening its stance on Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing units (GPUs), with Chinese policymakers and commentators shifting their focus from outright rejection to the practical question of how the chips would be governed in use. When Reuters reported on
Knives Out 3, Chainsaw Man, and the best movies on streaming this week
F1 races onto Apple TV, Spinal Tap II rocks out on HBO Max, and the latest Osgood Perkins horror flick is available to rent
‘Bullets were flying over my roof’: Mothers in Cambodia flee to shelters to protect their kids
Some 303,200 civilians displaced by the latest fighting, according to figures from the Cambodia authorities.
You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media
Most of us overestimate how hooked we are The post You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media appeared first on Nautilus .
Elle Fanning on ‘Sentimental Value,’ Learning to Say No and Finally Making ‘The Nightingale’ With Dakota
Elle Fanning’s first arrest came at a Sabrina Carpenter concert. Just an hour before leaving for the show, she received a text: “Getting arrested tonight. Dress accordingly.” The mock arrest, captured on the big screen for all concertgoers to see, was worth it. “At least it was
King Charles says cancer treatment to be reduced, calls it ‘personal blessing’
Charles encouraged all Britons to undergo cancer screening, crediting early detection with “enabling me to continue leading a full and active life.”
Are the UK and Argentina discussing easing Falklands-era weapons ban?
According to an interview of Argentine President Javier Milei published by The Telegraph this week, the South American country and the United Kingdom are in talks to lift the weapons ban in place since the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War.
Hogwarts Legacy goes free for the first time to kick off the Epic Games Store's 2025 Holiday Sale
If you still want to play it, here's your chance.
The Year’s Best New Streaming Christmas Rom-Coms, From ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ to ‘Champagne Problems’
At Variety, we’re serious about the business of entertainment — and equally serious about our holiday rom-com viewing. We’ve diligently studied each of this year’s offerings from the major streamers, and this crop really has it all: mystery Santas, precocious kids, grand
How the ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Remake Mixes an ‘Elf’-Inspired Romance With a Blood-Soaked Santa Story
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains minor spoilers from “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” now in theaters. The 1984 slasher “Silent Night, Deadly Night” was an above-average movie, which grew in infamy due to advertising that depicted a bloodied, axe-wielding Santa. Nationwide
Democrats call for full boat strike video to be released in letter to Hegseth
Congressional Democrats on Friday sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the full, unedited video taken of U.S. strikes on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, with the second strike killing survivors clinging to their vessel. The
North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says
The unit had carried out combat and engineering tasks in the Kursk region from August.
Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet
Larian's next RPG threatens to be its biggest yet The post Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet appeared first on Kotaku .
Jim Carrey Offered to Return $20 Million ‘Grinch’ Payday and Quit the Movie Amid ‘Panic Attacks’ Over Makeup; A Man ‘Who Trained the Military on Enduring Torture’ Was Hired to Help
Jim Carrey recently joined Vulture for an oral history to mark the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book. The movie was a giant box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the
How Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado escaped Venezuela
Stranded in the Caribbean with no way to call for help: How Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado survived the deadliest stretch of her flight from Venezuela before an extraction team reached her.
'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape
In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
As states sue Roblox, kids online safety advocate calls on more lawmakers to act
ATLANTA — Roblox, the blockbuster gaming and social platform with more than 110 million daily users, is facing mounting legal challenges across the United States that accuse it of not protecting kids from predators. At least four states have sued the platform. Nearly 40 million
Trump lifts sanctions on Brazilian judge targeted over Bolsonaro case
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes four months ago, calling former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prosecution a “witch hunt.”
De Moraes and wife exit Magnitsky Act list
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes and his wife -lawyer Viviane Barci de Moraes- have been removed from the list of individuals sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act, it was announced in Washington on Friday. In addition, the Lex Institute, linked to
US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again
A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Relaunch Lands Rising Horror Filmmaker Ian Tuason (Exclusive)
Horror powerhouse Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is producing what will be the eighth installment in the movie series.
Netflix Teams with Roy Lee, Zach Cregger to Tackle Brian Michael Bendis-Marc Andreyko Graphic Novel ‘Torso’ (Exclusive)
Alex Hedlund and Nick Antosca's Eat the Cat is also on board for the period serial killer story that has intrigued Hollywood for over twenty years.
House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension
House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to the pharmacy benefit manager industry, but will exclude extension of expiring
OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself
"The vast majority of Codex is built by Codex," OpenAI told us about its new AI coding agent.
Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI The Trump administration’s efforts to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from the federal government is hitting gift shops at national parks. © AP
The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian...
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All missile expansion locations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Our Metroid Prime 4 missile expansions location guide shows you where to find every expansion and what you'll need to get them
IndiGo chaos unmasks fragility of India’s aviation market
The flight disruptions laid bare weaknesses that threaten the sector’s growth, and the vulnerability of passengers.
Commentary: Why North Korea is modernising its conventional arsenal
Russia’s war economy is fuelling Pyongyang’s most ambitious military upgrade in decades, says an academic.
Hassett Fed chair odds fall, Warsh chances surge on Kalshi after Trump comments
Warsh's odds jumped to as high as 40% after Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Warsh has risen to the top of his list to be the next chair of the Fed.