Shawn Levy Celebrates ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Wrapping Its Shoot With Behind-the-Scenes Look
Ryan Gosling stars in director Levy's film that Disney releases theatrically in 2027.
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Japan eyes bigger role in central Asia with first leaders summit
Japan will host top officials from five countries for a two-day gathering starting Dec 19.
Universities' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations
In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.
'The river will not wait for us': Strict timeline set for Colorado River deal
Federal officials gave the clearest timeline yet for when a breakthrough could come in closed-door negotiations over the water supply of 40 million Americans.
Bromeliads promote plant diversity in the forest by enriching the soil with nutrients
Anyone seeing a white jacaranda (Jacaranda puberula), also known as caroba, blooming in the sandbank forest might assume that the leafy tree could not survive in such sandy soil. They would be right. This type of Atlantic Forest, located very close to the sea, is characterized
How Europe's new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade—and our shopping habits
For people living in the EU, the price of their next car, home renovation and even local produce may soon reflect a climate policy that many have never even heard of. This new regulation, which comes fully into force on New Year's Day, does not just target heavy industry—it
Indonesia sends top minister to US to finalise trade deal
Crude palm oil, one of Indonesia’s key exports, will reportedly be a focus of the talks.
‘Severance’ Star Tramell Tillman on Being Cast in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and His Message to LGBTQ Community Amid Political Attacks: ‘We Will Survive Because We Always Do’
Tramell Tillman has a message for the LGBTQ community. “We’re being silenced and pushed apart,” the “Severance” star told me Wednesday at the Golden Globes luncheon for first-time nominees at the Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel. “We need more voices, we need more stories, we need
Senate GOP passes third en bloc group of nominations
The Senate on Thursday greenlighted 97 lower-level nominees, marking the third tranche advanced by Republicans since they changed the chamber’s rules in September and one of their final acts of the year before departing for the holiday break. Senate Republicans voted 53-43 to
Australia's gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach attack
SYDNEY, Dec 19 - When a gunman murdered 35 people in Tasmania in 1996, Australia's political leaders united to implement some of the West's toughest gun laws. Nearly three decades later, after 15 people were killed at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, consensus is more elusive.
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furore across Asia
Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland crown last week after a photo posted on social media of her pulling the skin at the corners of her eyes went viral late last month.
Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
Obama shares his favorites in books, movies and music
Former President Obama on Thursday shared his yearly favorites in books, movies and music with his followers online. “As 2025 comes to a close, I'm continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and
Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone
PALLEPOLA, Sri Lanka, Dec 19 - Mud and sand have swamped a rice crop across Kalanchi Dewage Risman's two-acre (0.8-hectare) tract that had just been starting to show green shoots when Cyclone Ditwah ripped through Sri Lanka.
Why Sylvester Stallone Isn’t Appearing in the ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot
Producer Neal Moritz has spent the past 15 years trying to reboot “Cliffhanger,” the 1993 blockbuster starring Sylvester Stallone. The project is finally coming to the big screen next year — but Stallone won’t be in it. And in a new lawsuit against the film’s financiers, Moritz
What Makes Someone Good at Reading the Room?
Those who have this special skill may be better at weighing ambiguous cues The post What Makes Someone Good at Reading the Room? appeared first on Nautilus .
CBS Orders Comedy Pilot ‘Regency,’ From ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Alum Tara Hernandez
CBS has ordered the pilot “Regency,” from “The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon” alum Tara Hernandez, to be put into consideration for the 2026-2027 TV season. The multi-camera sitcom, from Warner Bros. TV, is a period piece described as a “historical spin” on the typical
Australia announces gun buyback, day of ‘reflection’ after Bondi shooting
Australia was also planning a separate “national day of mourning”.
Trump picks up where Biden left off on marijuana
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump picks up where Biden left off on marijuana President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to speed up the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to the less severe Schedule
TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered more than 70 new species in 2025
From fruit flies that bite to a tiny mouse opossum and a feathered dinosaur preserved with the remains of its last meal, more than 70 new species were described this year by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History.
Massie: Epstein files' release will show whether Bondi, Patel were lying
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Thursday released a 14-minute video explaining what Americans can expect if the Department of Justice (DOJ) does or does not disclose all of its information on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on its Friday deadline. "Let's start with how
Hong Kong cancels fireworks over harbour after deadly blaze
The decision comes some three weeks after a deadly blaze in a high-rise estate.
Sony to Acquire Control of Peanuts in $457 Million Deal
Sony is paying more than a few peanuts to get majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts franchise featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and more. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) announced that they entered into a definitive agreement
Q&A: New method measures how quickly heat spreads through mountain permafrost
Mountain permafrost is warming and thawing worldwide due to climate change, with ground temperature being a key control of its mechanical stability. Heat conduction is the dominant mode of heat transfer in frozen ground, and thermal diffusivity governs the rate at which
North Carolina’s longest serving governor dies
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt (D) died Thursday at the age of 88. “It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Governor Jim Hunt,” his daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt (D), wrote in a statement on social platform X. “He devoted his
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
SPEEDing ahead
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SPEED act passes House after anti-wind demands The House on Thursday passed a bill that aims to speed up infrastructure and energy projects —and was expected to include new anti-wind amendment in order to get
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
Tiny Hints of Soldier Stomach Troubles in Roman Britain
Sediment from a Roman military settlement revealed traces of parasites that trigger gastrointestinal distress, despite efforts to keep the ancient encampment clean The post Tiny Hints of Soldier Stomach Troubles in Roman Britain appeared first on Nautilus .
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall had intestinal parasites
Excavations of sewer drains at a Roman fort in northern England have revealed the presence of several parasites that can cause debilitating illness in humans
Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way'
There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian's Wall were infected by parasites, study finds
A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian's Wall, has shown that the occupants were infected by three types of intestinal parasite—roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.
Mr. Reiner and Me: Harry Connick Jr. Remembers Rob Reiner
In an exclusive tribute, the musician recalls working with the late, great director on the soundtrack to When Harry Met Sally
Cambodia counts the cost of its border war with Thailand
Despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire in July, fighting has flared up again between Thailand and Cambodia.
Senate Armed Services chair sees 'no evidence of war crimes' after inquiry into boat strikes
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said on Thursday that he has seen “no evidence of war crimes” committed during the U.S. military’s Sept. 2 strikes against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, and he indicated that his panel does not
Trump signs annual NDAA Defense bill with record military spending
President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law Thursday, establishing spending at the Pentagon and other priorities for the coming year. The bill approves a record $901 billion in military spending for fiscal 2026, roughly $8 billion more than
TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance inks deal to sell US operations to American investors, including Oracle
The deal, set to close on Jan. 22, would end years of efforts to force ByteDance to divest its US business over national security concerns.
'We are not from Bangladesh, we are Indian. Why did they do this to us?'
Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.
Australian police say 7 men detained in Sydney likely had ideological links to Bondi attackers
One of the locations the group was planning to visit was Bondi, police said.
Australian Jews hold prayers, hundreds of surfers paddle out at Bondi to honour shooting victims
Hundreds of swimmers and surfers paddled out into the water to honour the 15 victims killed.
Fort Lauderdale wants to help residents build 'living' seawalls
The City of Fort Lauderdale may soon make it easier for waterfront properties to install living seawalls—innovative underwater shoreline structures that mimic natural habitats, improve water quality and give marine life a home.
November inflation surprise
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story November inflation slowdown surprises experts The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.7 percent over the 12-month span ending in