Weighing sustainability of real vs. fake Christmas trees
As people contemplate their holiday plans, they may find themselves in an environmental quandary, asking: Which is more sustainable, a real or artificial Christmas tree?
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Conviction Overturned In Killing Of Jam Master Jay
Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay (real name Jason Mizell) was shot and killed in 2002, and arrests weren't made until 2020. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. were suspected of murdering the hip-hop pioneer, and in 2024 they were found guilty . Now, Karl Jordan Jr.'s conviction has
Khanna: Congress eyeing ‘possible impeachment’ after DOJ’s partial Epstein files release
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a lead co-sponsor for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, said Friday that lawmakers were mulling possible impeachment moves after the Justice Department (DOJ) released a tranche of heavily redacted files tied to the late convicted sex offender
Thailand tightens ownership rules on lion-tiger hybrid animals ‘liger’ and ‘tigon’
This is part of efforts to address legal loopholes, improve animal welfare, and enhance public safety.
Over 1,000 migrants have arrivied in Crete in December
There has been hundreds of arrivals at the Greek island in the last 24 hours.
Meta Quest 3S Becomes the Cheapest VR Headset as PlayStation VR2 Goes Back to Full Price
Save as much as 17% on the Meta Quest 3S VH headset for a limited time. The post Meta Quest 3S Becomes the Cheapest VR Headset as PlayStation VR2 Goes Back to Full Price appeared first on Kotaku .
Arc Raiders is 2025’s best shooter, so brace yourself for more extraction shooters
2026 is a stacked year for extraction shooters, but Arc Raiders is likely to remain the best of the bunch.
Saturday Citations: Self-repairing quantum computer; AI carbon footprint; active listening forges bonds
In the best possible news for people who like pizza, researchers report that high-fat cheese may protect brain health and reduce dementia risk. Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA could explain why some people live 100 years or more. And one philosopher believes that we may never be
Public schools have a duty to keep immigrant students safe
As ICE raids continue in New York, San Francisco and Denver, the threats to children are growing and unmistakable.
One year after the Christmas market attack Merz travels to Magdeburg
One year after a man drove his car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, killing six people and injuring more than 300, Merz is due to speak at the memorial service on Saturday.
Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami
Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his
Epstein survivor lauds even partial release of files: ‘I feel redeemed’
Maria Farmer, among the accusers of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, rejoiced Friday after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released swaths of files tied to its probe of the disgraced financier. Farmer, who detailed reporting Epstein's crimes to the FBI in 1996,
Beetles block mining of Europe's biggest rare earths deposit
As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.
First beta-delayed neutron emission observed in rare fluorine-25 isotope
A research team at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) is the first ever to observe a beta-delayed neutron emission from fluorine-25, a rare, unstable nuclide. Using the FRIB Decay Station Initiator (FDSi), the team found contradictions in prior experimental findings.
Early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off
A woman's early career pregnancy decision may shape her financial future for decades, according to new research co-led by Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, and Nicola Lawrence-Thomas, a lecturer in work psychology at the University of
Sony Crashes PlayStation Portal Pricing in a Sudden Clearance Push, Making Remote PS5 Gaming Cheaper Overnight
Play all your favorite titles remotely. The post Sony Crashes PlayStation Portal Pricing in a Sudden Clearance Push, Making Remote PS5 Gaming Cheaper Overnight appeared first on Kotaku .
The 10 best horror movies of 2025, ranked
Ranking these movies felt like an impossible task, but we did it anyway. Here are Polygon's top 10 horror movies of 2025.
Personal finance education belongs in our schools
financial literacy is linked to positive outcomes, like wealth accumulation, stock market participation, effective retirement planning, and avoiding high-cost alternative financial services.
