Democrat launches push to force release of the Gaetz ethics report

Mass Effect boss may have dropped a hint about the next game: 'Make sure you play Lair of the Shadow Broker'

Lots of people are picking up Mass Effect Legendary Edition in the Steam Autumn Sale, and Michael Gamble wants newcomers to pay attention to one part in particular.

Trump picks billionaire investor as Pentagon deputy

Hiring people with disabilities positively influences hotel guest perceptions, finds study

Employing people with disabilities (PWD) in hotels not only enhances social responsibility but also significantly boosts customer intentions to recommend and revisit hotels, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This pivotal study challenges long-standing

Another big Stalker 2 patch just arrived to fix the main mission, side quests, and input lag

A few more anomalies (by which I mean progress-blocking bugs) have been dealt with.

Multinational enterprises are failing the world's sustainability goals, says study

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are not just falling short of global sustainability targets but are actively contributing to the very problems they claim to address, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This study argues that there is an urgent need for MNEs

‘Doc’ Trailer: Molly Parker Struggles to Recall Her Life in First Look at Fox Medical Drama

Fox has debuted the trailer for “Doc,” a new medical drama starring Molly Parker (“Deadwood,” “House of Cards”). The show is based on the hit Italian series “Doc — Nelle tue mani,” which is inspired by a true story. Parker plays Dr. Amy Larsen, the chief of internal and family

Feminist mothers may be compromising their own children's sex education at home

In a new study, researchers from Surrey's School of Sociology found that self-identified feminist mothers across England unintentionally compromised their values about children's rights to comprehensive sex education due to societal pressures and fears of judgment.

Bad news for rich stoners: Jay Z's luxury cannabis line on its last legs

Anyone hoping to spend a chill night in, spinning “Watch the Throne” on their turntable, while inhaling $50 of Jay Z-branded weed is, regrettably, out of luck: After four years of operations, it appears that the hip hop mogul’s cannabis brand has gone bust. Read more...

Speaking Freely: Aji Fama Jobe

*This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Aji Fama Jobe is a digital creator, IT consultant, blogger, and tech community leader from The Gambia. She helps run Women TechMakers Banjul, an organization that provides visibility, mentorship, and resources to women

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants an 'active role' in Trump administration tech policies

With Tesla ( TSLA ) and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk solidifying his role in the incoming Donald Trump administration, another tech leader is looking to stay in the president-elect’s good graces. Read more...

Researchers locate WWI shipwreck off Northern Ireland

HMS Stephen Furness was steaming through the northern Irish Sea on the afternoon of December 13 1917, en route to Liverpool for repairs. The crew maintained a cautious course, altering direction every ten minutes and traveling at a steady 13 knots—fully aware of the lurking

'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life

Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.

Turkey vultures indicate rodenticide prevalence near Los Angeles, California, despite state-wide bans

Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) in southern California are still exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) even though legislation was passed to drastically reduce the presence of these poisons across the state.

Jay-Z’s ‘Book of HOV’ Exhibit Is Now an Actual Book

The new tome commemorates the career-spanning look at Jay's life and career that ran at the Brooklyn Public Library in 2023

Martial law in South Korea tests Biden and a key US alliance

Nearly 30,000 US troops are stationed in South Korea.

Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver wrote on the social media platform X. “This is not remotely controversial, nor

Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don't, but some view it with disdain anyway

The rise of populism has received extensive academic and media attention. Research into the uses of "populism" in news media indicates that it predominantly has a disparaging connotation and is rampantly misused.

Everything You Need To Know About The Dynasty Warriors Origins Demo

Ahead of the January 16 release of Dynasty Warriors Origins, Koei Tecmo has launched a demo of the upcoming Musou on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The enormously prolific Dynasty Warriors series has entered a somewhat experimental phase since 2013’s Dynasty

Whoopi Goldberg doesn't understand 'why people are clutching their pearls' because of Biden pardon

“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Tuesday that she doesn’t understand “why people are clutching their pearls” about Hunter Biden’s pardon by his father, President Biden. “This is his right as president,” Goldberg said on “The View,” in a clip highlighted by Mediaite. “He

What next for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol?

SEOUL - Hours into the shock declaration of emergency martial law by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, not a single political ally appeared to be left standing with the embattled leader.

What 'About us' websites reveal about cooperative relationships between companies

An international team including researchers from the University of Passau has shown in a study that the cognitive similarity between companies is decisive in determining whether "good faith" is favored over specific regulations in cooperation agreements.

DNC chair candidate: Democrats must be willing to 'recenter' agenda

Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farm-Labor Party (DFL) and a candidate for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, argued the party must be willing to “recenter” its agenda after it suffered a string of defeats during last month’s elections. “For the first

Grijalva ally weighs bid for top Natural Resources Democratic position

Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth. “Let me...

Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth . “Let me start by reassuring you that the Sun isn’t going to explode.” The Sun, Earth’s ultimate frenemy. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Simulated outbreaks demonstrate how evolutionary approaches can estimate the speed of viral spread

Evaluating the speed at which viruses spread and transmit across host populations is critical to mitigating disease outbreaks. A study published December 3 in PLOS Biology by Simon Dellicour at the University of Brussels (ULB), Belgium, and colleagues evaluate the performance

Peat-bog fungi produce substances that kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria

An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis. The findings suggest that one promising direction for development of better treatments might be to target

UTA Signs Fashion and Costume Designer Jonathan Anderson (EXCLUSIVE)

UTA has signed fashion and costume designer Jonathan Anderson for representation. The signing comes as Anderson, who is prolific in the world of fashion and creative director for Loewe, crossed over into costume design this year with his collaborations with filmmaker Luca

Stamps Gallery Exhibition Centers Black Ash Basket Weavers Kelly Church and Cherish Parrish

See the nationally acclaimed contemporary artists’ boundary-pushing work in Kelly Church & Cherish Parrish: In Our Words, An Intergenerational Dialogue , extended through December 15.

McDonald's E.Coli case is closed

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s has officially been resolved, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention confirmed in an update on Tuesday. Read more...

Biden’s vexed foreign policy legacy leaves hard choices ahead

Thanks to Biden’s actions (or inaction), the incoming Trump administration faces difficult policy choices on the Ukraine war and China’s aggressive expansionism in Asia, as well as containing the Middle East conflicts.