There’s a new Louis Vuitton 'hotel' pop-up in Bangkok – we tour the rooms inspired by iconic bags
Louis Vuitton’s 130 Monogram Anniversary Hotel pop-up opened on Wednesday (Feb 11) in the historic Yaowarat quarter in Bangkok.
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Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls
Thailand’s progressive People’s Party took a beating at the ballot box on Feb 8.
Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget
TAIPEI, Feb 11 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass his $40 billion special defence budget, which has been stalled by lawmakers, saying given the rising threat level strengthening the military cannot wait.
Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines steer clear of Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions
The other ports of Incheon and Jeju are also reporting an increase in the number of Chinese cruise ships arrivals.
Anomalous magnetoresistance emerges in antiferromagnetic kagome semimetal
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Semiconductors of CAS, revealed anomalous oscillatory magnetoresistance in an antiferromagnetic kagome semimetal
Bangladesh vote tests Gen Z Uprising, India-China balance
The outcome will shape how the world’s eighth-most populous country balances ties with India and China.
Person Detained for Questioning in Connection With Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the FBI, has detained a person for questioning in connection with the disappearance of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, according to ABC News. Authorities told ABC that the person was
Survey finds flashing and cyberflashing drives women to change routes and online habits
Women are being forced to change their behaviors due to the high levels of flashing and cyberflashing they are exposed to, according to new research co-led by the Durham University Law School. Cyberflashing—generally sending images of a penis to someone without their consent—is
Inside the Oscars Luncheon: Ryan Coogler’s Big Moment, a Buckley–Byrne Hug, and Emma Stone and Timothée Chalamet Holding It Down at Table 3
This year’s nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered under one roof Tuesday afternoon for the annual Oscars luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel — a rare pause in the relentless awards-season sprint where competitors became colleagues and rivals turned conversationalists.
NASA selects two Earth System Explorers missions
Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters.
Researchers discover L1td1 maintains stem cell pluripotency by degrading totipotency-associated RNAs
A new study has found that L1td1, a protein evolutionarily co-opted from the Long interspersed nuclear element 1 (LINE1) retrotransposon, functions as a critical "gatekeeper" restricting pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) from reverting to a totipotent state. The research
China’s Li Qiang inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry
US and China face a contest to guarantee long-term access to the critical minerals.
Margot Robbie Recalls Telling Co-Star “F*** You” After Gifting Her Book About Eating Less
"He essentially gave me a book to let me know that I should lose weight," the actress said.
Study reveals floods are the biggest drivers of plastic pollution in rivers
Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental concern as modern societies rely increasingly on plastic products. Much of this plastic waste eventually reaches the ocean, with rivers acting as the main transport routes from urban, agricultural, and other landscapes,
Filibuster fight comes full circle as GOP faces internal pressure on elections bill
Sen. Mike Lee and other hard-liners want to pursue the “talking filibuster.” Their colleagues are skeptical.
Online banking may shift household money control, making women five times likelier to manage
Women in the UK who use online banking tools are nearly five times as likely to manage their household finances and about twice as likely to have the final say in major financial decisions, compared with women who don't bank online, a new UCL-led study has found. Using
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance Draws in 128 Million Viewers
The big game set an all-time media record at 137.8 million viewers watched in the second quarter
Democracies' anti-corruption efforts slipping: Survey
Most countries have failed to improve perceptions of public corruption within their borders over the last decade, a new survey found. Transparency International, a Berlin-based anti-corruption advocacy group, ranked 182 countries from across the globe on the basis of perceived
Shaheen Malik: An acid attack survivor's fight for justice and dignity
Malik recently petitioned India's top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.
Iran strikes coming? US vessels warned to stay away from territorial waters
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran strikes coming? US vessels warned to stay away from territorial waters The Trump administration has warned American commercial vessels to keep
CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds
Experiencing a natural disaster in childhood can shape how business leaders approach workplace safety decades later, according to a new Concordia-led study. The study found that CEOs who have lived through events like major earthquakes, floods or hurricanes early in life run
This Lost Ark skin turns your warrior into a stereotypical gamer, complete with Mountain Dew gut and a pair of slides
Terrible opinions are optional.
Oscar Nominees Luncheon: A Year After California Wildfires, Event Returns to Hilton, With Lots of A-Listers and Love for ‘Sinners’
Two hundred and thirty nominees — among them Steven Spielberg, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson and Timothée Chalamet — packed the Beverly Hilton's international ballroom on Tuesday afternoon.
Despite having nearly its entire back catalog on Steam, Suda51's studio doesn't benefit much from sales of its old games: 'It's really nice for the other people who are making bank off that, though'
Romeo Is a Dead Man is Grasshopper Manufacture's first new self-published release on Steam.
Painted by Hand, a Stop-Motion Film Eulogizes a Lost Childhood Home
Panels of thick, gestural brushstrokes animate a story of loss, grief, and remembrance. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Painted by Hand, a
New record of great white shark in Spain sparks a 160-year review
On April 20, 2023, a juvenile great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) measuring approximately 210 cm and weighing between 80 and 90 kg was incidentally caught by local fishermen off the coast of the eastern peninsula within the Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone. This rare
TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say
Experts advised to get yourself checked should you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms.
Bad Bunny helps Super Bowl LX peak with 137 million viewers
Super Bowl LX drew an average audience of more than 124 million viewers, the second most of any in history, and set a new record for peak viewership during Bad Bunny's halftime show, according to NBC, which cited Nielsen Media Research data. The network said viewership peaked
Sanctions-busting shadow ships are increasing - the big question is what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?
‘The White Lotus’ Casts Sandra Bernhard in Season 4
Sandra Bernhard has checked into “The White Lotus” Season 4. The “Severance” and “Marty Supreme” actor joins previously announced cast members Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina and AJ Michalka in the
Noise pollution is affecting birds' reproduction, stress levels and more: The good news is we can fix it
New research led by the University of Michigan is painting a more comprehensive picture of how noise pollution is impacting birds around the world. "The major takeaway from this study is that anthropogenic noise affects many aspects of bird behavior, with some responses more
Climate benefits of tree planting could be reduced by soil carbon loss, expert warns
Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate benefits of tree planting, a University of Stirling professor has warned. Professor Jens-Arne Subke of the University's Faculty of
DNA-binding proteins from volcanic lakes could improve disease diagnosis
Scientists have uncovered new DNA-binding proteins from some of the most extreme environments on Earth and shown that they can improve rapid medical tests for infectious diseases. The work has been published in Nucleic Acids Research. The international research team, led by
Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
sadie – “Arms Wide”
Brooklyn’s sadie is back with a new dreamy gem. The hyperpop darling has announced her signing to Bloody Knuckles, and to accompany the news she’s sharing an exquisite tune called “Arms Wide.” “This song is about confronting other people’s apathy, and my own,” the artist says.
Legal pressures mount for Hims & Hers over GLP-1 sales
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Legal pressures mount for Hims & Hers over GLP-1 sales The major telemedicine platform Hims & Hers is facing increased pressure from both the federal government and a
'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
Five ways quantum technology could shape everyday life
The unveiling by IBM of two new quantum supercomputers and Denmark's plans to develop "the world's most powerful commercial quantum computer" mark just two of the latest developments in quantum technology's increasingly rapid transition from experimental breakthroughs to
Macron: Trump administration has sought EU's 'dismemberment'
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused President Trump of seeking the European Union’s “dismemberment.” Macron called the Trump administration “openly anti-European,” said it has displayed “contempt” when it comes to the EU and has wanted “its dismemberment” in a recent
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Hits 128.2 Million Viewers, Breaks NFL Social Media Records
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show — or the “Benito Bowl,” as it was affectionally named by his fans — reached an average of 128.2 million viewers on Sunday. Measured by Nielsen, that’s above the 124.9 million average viewers achieved by this year’s Super Bowl overall but
Carney responds to Trump's bridge burn
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Carney says he had 'positive' conversation with Trump after bridge threat Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he had a “positive” conversation
Super Bowl 2026 Hits 124.9 Million Viewers, Down 2.8 Million From Last Year
NBC’s, Peacock’s and Telemundo’s simulcast of the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots reached an average 124.9 million viewers on Sunday night. The number of viewers watching a fairly mild Super Bowl saw Seattle defeat New England
Gray wolf appears in Los Angeles county for first time in more than 100 years
Three-year-old black coat female, known as BEY03F, crossed into LA county around 6am on 7 February A gray wolf wandered into Los Angeles county for the first time in more than a century on Saturday morning. “This is the most southern verified record of a gray wolf in modern
Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing, even though no one else cares
It's February, and you grab a box of cheap Valentine's chocolate from the grocery store on your lunch break. Later, you're eating it at your office desk when you realize someone else is watching. Suddenly, you feel a flicker of embarrassment. You hide the box away, make a joke
Forget flowers: Lovers in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland exchanged hair
In 18th- and 19th-century Ireland, it was common for courting couples to exchange gifts to mark their developing relationships. Many of these items are familiar gifts today: books, cards, items of clothing, jewelry and sweet treats. Others, however, are less familiar. In fact,
Baby Keem Announces New Album Ca$ino, Previews “Good Flirts” Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
In 2021, Baby Keem released his official debut album The Melodic Blue. Since then, the LA rapper guested on records by his cousin Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, and more. Now, he’s finally announcing his sophomore effort Ca$ino, arriving just next week. Ca$ino features a
What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother
It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.
Subnautica 2 devs show off multiplayer while constantly reassuring solo players it's totally optional
"The important distinction there is that any part of the game isn't going to require cooperative play."
Toyota recalls 141,000 Prius vehicles over doors that have risk of opening while driving
Recall covers certain Toyota Prius and Prius Prime models.
