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Ancient Roman officers may have kept pet monkeys to highlight their status
There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored extravagant games and imported luxury goods. And military top brass, at least those stationed at an Egyptian port, may have advertised their status with a
Beyoncé to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala With Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams
The annual event will be tied to the Metropolitan Museum's new exhibit, "Costume Art," which will explore the expansive relationship between clothing and the body
Soybean association president on Trump farm aid plan: 'A Band-Aid on an open wound'
American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland on Tuesday said farmers would need more than President Trump’s $12 billion relief package to overcome losses from new trade policies. “This is a Band-Aid on an open wound. And, again, we’re thankful that there’s something
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Battles ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ for No. 1 as ‘Ella McCay’ Aims for $4 Million Debut
“Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” will battle for No. 1 in North America in what’ll otherwise be a quiet weekend at the movies. That’s because the only newcomer, Disney’s political dramedy “Ella McCay,” isn’t in danger of nearing the top of the box office charts.
Lenovo Offloads Its Laptop at 73% Off, and the Copilot+ IdeaPad (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Begins Selling Out Fast
You can now save a whopping 73% on this powerhouse, but the deal wraps up soon. The post Lenovo Offloads Its Laptop at 73% Off, and the Copilot+ IdeaPad (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Begins Selling Out Fast appeared first on Kotaku .
9 states earn 'danger' grade for their traffic safety laws in new report
To determine which states are lacking in traffic safety and which are ahead of the curve, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases an annual report that grades every state on how safe their traffic laws are.
A day in the life of Apex Legends esports king ImperialHal
One of Apex Legends' best competitive players knows how to keep his ego in check
The riskiest days of the year to fly are fast approaching
What can travelers do to avoid being caught in a cascade of flight cancellations?
The Last of the Moodies: Justin Hayward on Outliving All His Moody Blues Bandmates
"There was a time when it was wonderful, and then there was a time when it wasn't so," he says. "I'm just thankful that we had that time together, and I don't want to recreate it with other people"
Russo Brothers and AGBO Crown ‘St. Joseph’ as Italian American Filmmaker Forum Winner (EXCLUSIVE)
AGBO and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) have named “St. Joseph,” directed by Maky Rupert, as the winner of the 2025 Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum, the eighth edition of the fellowship celebrating emerging voices exploring the Italian American
ICG Publicists Awards Reveal 2026 Nominations, Including Variety’s Angelique Jackson and Jazz Tangcay
The International Cinematographers Guild has revealed the first round of nominees for its 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards, including Variety‘s own Angelique Jackson and Jazz Tangcay. The Publicists Awards celebrates the achievements of ICG’s publicist members, “including unit
Carbon tax on buildings and transport delayed to 2028 under EU climate deal
An EU law setting a 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% has been backed by lawmakers, closing a controversial political debate on the bloc's green transition – but the introduction of a carbon tax on construction and road transport has been pushed back.
Environmental sustainability pays off—but mostly for media-savvy firms
Whatever else they may be, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are very often an image-building exercise. Business leaders hope that by being seen to put ethical responsibilities over profits, they will reap profits anyway as a byproduct of reputational
Diana Ross to Perform Medley of Hits on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
Legendary singer will take the stage minutes before midnight in Times Square
Samsung’s 32-Inch Odyssey Curved Monitor Hits Record Low, Amazon Goes Zero Profit for Gamers
The best 32-inch monitor for gaming. The post Samsung’s 32-Inch Odyssey Curved Monitor Hits Record Low, Amazon Goes Zero Profit for Gamers appeared first on Kotaku .
US sanctions network it says recruits Colombian fighters for Sudan civil war
The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.
Australia's under-16 social media ban won't change the reality of growing up online
Australia is about to test one of the world's boldest interventions in child digital life by putting age restrictions on social media for children under 16.
The evolutionary mysteries of a rare parasitic plant: Shrinking plastids and strange reproductive strategies
At the base of mossy trees, deep in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or nestled in the subtropical forests of Okinawa, grows what most might mistake for a mushroom—but it is actually a very unique plant with some of the smallest flowers and seeds in the world.
Food for thought: Italian culinary traditions make Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list
Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by Unesco on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC Crushes A Years-Long Fan Dream
Mega Dimension adds new forms for Raichu, and by extension, ensures a dead monster stays gone The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC Crushes A Years-Long Fan Dream appeared first on Kotaku .
‘Sirat’ Director Oliver Laxe to Get Toronto Film Fest Retrospective (Exclusive)
The French-Spanish auteur’s fourth feature earned the Cannes Jury Prize. Now his earlier body of work is set for a spotlight via the TIFF Cinematheque program.
NASA astronaut back on Earth after 8 months on space station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim flew home with two Roscosmos cosmonauts from the International Space Station packed tight in their Soyuz spacecraft landing in the frozen steppes of Kazakhstan on Dec. 9 to complete an eight-month stay in space.
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 teaser trailer introduces Toph
Netflix offers a first look at Aang's earthbending master and the new threat of Princess Azula in this teaser trailer for season 2
Musk: DOGE 'somewhat successful'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said his controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was “somewhat successful” in a new podcast episode. “We're a little bit successful, we were somewhat successful. I mean, we stopped a lot of funding for — that really just made no
Mortal Kombat Suffers Fatality, Gets Dropped From The Biggest Fighting Game Tournament Of The Year
Evo 2026 is shaking things up The post Mortal Kombat Suffers Fatality, Gets Dropped From The Biggest Fighting Game Tournament Of The Year appeared first on Kotaku .
You Can Now Book Your Kid’s Bar Mitzvah At Madame ZuZu’s And Billy Corgan Might Even Jam With Him
Billy Corgan has been busy discovering Geese and putting on a Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness production at the Lyric Opera. What else is the Smashing Pumpkins icon up to? He's jamming at Bar Mitzvahs at his café in Chicago. The post You Can Now Book Your Kid’s Bar
Forget Nintendo, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Drops to a Record Low Despite Being a New Release With 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Premium Included
Save 18% on the newly released ASUS ROG Xbox Ally through the holiday season. The post Forget Nintendo, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Drops to a Record Low Despite Being a New Release With 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Premium Included appeared first on Kotaku .
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair Met Gala 2026
Beyoncé is returning to the Met Gala. After having last appeared at the New York City ball a decade ago, the music superstar will co-chair its 2026 affair. Joining her on the dais are Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, tennis champion Venus Williams and Anna Wintour. A fundraiser for
Nancy Mace: Police report on airport incident 'falsified'
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) claimed on Tuesday that officials “falsified” much of a police report that accused her of berating airport security and escalating a “minor miscommunication” by police into a “spectacle” that left employees “visibly upset.” “Well, part of the report was