High prices sap holiday cheer as many Americans cut back on purchases: survey
A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season is financially stressful for a broad swath of US consumers.
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Joint Saudi-Emirate delegation in Aden for talks after STC takeover
Dec 12 (Reuters) - A joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden to discuss measures aimed at defusing tensions in southern Yemen days after the country’s main southern separatist group claimed broad control across the south, a government source told Reuters
Russia-US détente can revolutionize global economic architecture
I have explained in a separate analysis that joint strategic resource investments after the end of the Ukrainian Conflict, particularly in energy and critical minerals, can assist the US in economically competing with China. This vision aligns with the focus of the new National
‘Avatar’ Screenwriters on Processing Personal Grief Through ‘Fire and Ash’: ‘You’ve Had a Good Cry. People Need That’
The day after the world premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in Los Angeles, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver — who wrote the third film in the multibillion-dollar movie series with director James Cameron — are huddled in a hotel restaurant, nursing large cups of chicken broth. “I’m
The new voice of Lara Croft is a veteran of Cyberpunk 2077, Lies of P, Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed, and a whole bunch more
Alix Wilton Regan adds Tomb Raider to her long list of credits.
“Eating the right foods in the proper quantities, 16th-century Britons believed, balanced...
“Eating the right foods in the proper quantities, 16th-century Britons believed, balanced mind and soul. So in Shakespeare’s plays, roasts, ales, and pies are not props, but clues to characters’ souls, moods, and motivations .” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Cannabis stocks spike on reports Trump plans to ease federal pot restrictions
The rally marked one of the biggest single-day moves for cannabis stocks in years, snapping a prolonged slump.
Palmyra Cover “Auld Lang Syne”
The centuries-old New Year’s Eve standard “Auld Lang Syne” rarely fails to send me into a sentimental tailspin, and a new recording of the song by Virginia indie folk-rockers Palmyra — who released an impressive debut album this year — certainly does the trick. Each of the
Carville: Crockett broke 'first rule of politics' with Senate campaign launch
Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the "first rule of politics." "First of all, she seems like she's well-educated," Carville told
Hari Nef, Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin Starring in Psychological Drama ‘Situation #64’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hari Nef is starring alongside Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin in “Situation #64.” The high-concept, psychological drama is Edwin’s directorial debut from his original script. It quietly wrapped production in Skaneateles, New York, last month. The film follows Nef as a
‘Hitchcock & Herrmann’: Author Steven C. Smith on His Book About the Greatest Director/Composer Collaboration in Hollywood History, and Why the Two Legends Finally Fell Out
Hitchcock & Herrmann — the alliteration rolls off the tongue almost as agreeably as the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann came to fruition in the 1950s and ’60s. Their relationship and work together on such films as “Vertigo,” “Psycho,” “The Man Who
Divinity: everything we know about Larian's 'most ambitious rpg yet'
Larian is returning to its own original fantasy setting with a dark, horrifying new RPG and everything it learned from Baldur's Gate 3.
Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates
President Trump said Friday his choice for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve should consult him on setting interest rates. Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview that he was leaning toward selecting either National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett or
Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too
Mosasaur teeth discovered in North Dakota tell a surprising story The post Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump leaning toward Kevin Warsh or Kevin Hassett to be next Fed chief: report
Trump said he thought the next Fed chair should consult with him opn where to set interest rates.
Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port
Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.
Emma Mackey on Working With Greta Gerwig and Paying Tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood in ‘Ella McCay’: ‘It Was Very Cathartic and Primal’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Ella McCay,” now in theaters. From the minute she sets foot into her office as the new lieutenant governor, all eyes are on Ella McCay (Emma Mackey) in “As Good as It Gets” director James L. Brooks’ latest film. “Ella McCay”
Joan Semmel’s Paintings Are Beautifully Disturbing
The nonagenarian artist insists that women’s bodies are interesting for more than their eroticism.
Everything We Know About Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic
While this new Star Wars RPG isn't quite Knights of the Old Republic 3 , it is close enough for many fans The post Everything We Know About Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic appeared first on Kotaku .
Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
This Is Why Everyone Is a DJ Now
I guess this is as good an explanation of contemporary culture as anything. Hungover from a world that told us we could be anything, we decided to be DJs. We don’t create our own music. We curate playlists, recirculating songs that will make people think we’re cool. And we do
For Sylvia Snowden, Color Is Life
The 83-year-old artist has dubbed her painterly detonations of color, which physically undulate from their surfaces, as “structural abstract expressionism.”
The Glitter and Doom of Lee Miller's Vision
From her collaborations with Man Ray to her work as a WWII photographer, the artist retained a mix of defiance, poignance, and brazen, oddball humor.
Taylor Swift Changed Some ‘Reputation’ Lyrics. What Could It Mean?
Fans are convinced the small changes are an Easter egg for something bigger, like vault tracks
‘When Calls the Heart’ Prequel ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ Set at Hallmark+ With Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy (EXCLUSIVE)
The “When Calls the Heart” universe is expanding. A prequel series, “Hope Valley: 1874,” has been greenlit at Hallmark+ and will begin production next week in Vancouver, Variety can exclusively announce. Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis and Lachlan
21 Savage Told Drake Not to Get Involved in Kendrick Battle: ‘There’s No Way You Can Win’
The rapper said he also believed Drake's reputation was still intact during an appearance on the Perspektives With Bank podcast
Africa: Pz Drops Africa Exit Plan Amid Nigeria's Economic Recovery
[Vanguard] In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular.
Africa: Mpox Downgrade Likely As More Countries Reach 'End Phase - Africa CDC
[Vanguard] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent is moving closer to meeting the criteria for downgrading Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.
Africa: The Great Consolidation - Why Africa's Digital Future Belongs to the Aggregators
[Vanguard] The era of the "blitzscaling" African tech startup is drawing to a close. For the past decade, investors prioritized user growth above all else. But as global capital becomes more discerning, metrics for success in Africa's digital market and African tech
Yes, IO Interactive really scanned Lenny Kravitz's incredible sculpted abs for his 007 First Light character model
"That's not a body double."
Trump’s DOJ Sues Fulton County and Four States to Seize Voter Ballots
The Justice Department is drudging up the 2020 presidential election conspiracy. Attorney General Pam Bondi sued Fulton County officials in Georgia Friday to obtain ballots that were cast in the election. The suit demands that Fulton County turn over “all used and void ballots,
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
Rip and tear until the contract is done.
Transportation Department threatens $73M for New York's highways over commercial driver's licenses
The federal government has threatened to withhold millions of dollars in highway aid from New York if it continues to issue trucking licenses to foreign drivers without proper verification.
New York Graffiti Shows ICE Arresting the Statue of Liberty
The artist says he drew inspiration from the subway art of Keith Haring.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt fighting, Trump says
The leaders of the two countries have not commented on Trump's announcement which follows days of hostilities.
Connecticut reports first measles case in years
Connecticut health officials on Thursday reported the state's first case of measles since 2021 after an unvaccinated child traveled internationally. The case was detected in a child younger than 10 years in Fairfield County, according to a statement from the Connecticut
Who is fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore?
The University of Michigan dismissed head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, citing an investigation that found he engaged in "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
The Flow State podcast recently celebrated their 300th episode with a 2h41m...
The Flow State podcast recently celebrated their 300th episode with a 2h41m mix of instrumental music sourced from a group of “musicians, curators, label heads, music fans”. They even let me pick a song. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The Game Awards’ Big ‘One More Thing’ Reveal Didn’t Go Over Well
Highguard has some of the internet up in arms after closing out the awards ceremony, but is it merited? The post The Game Awards’ Big ‘One More Thing’ Reveal Didn’t Go Over Well appeared first on Kotaku .
David Zaslav Could Become a Billionaire if Warner Bros. Sells to Either Netflix or Paramount
David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, would be out of a job if a deal is completed with Netflix or Paramount Skydance. Softening the blow: Zaslav stands to get hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and/or stock if WBD completes a sale to either company,
Alabama Shakes Reunion to Shake U.S. Again With Spring Tour
Group teases upcoming run with impressive "Gimme All Your Love" live clip from this past summer
Exclusive-US briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Biden era
By Erin Banco and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence officials temporarily suspended sharing some key information with Israel during the Biden administration over concerns about its conduct of the war in Gaza, according to six people familiar with
FLO Share Four New Songs
This holiday season, let it FLO, let it FLO, let it FLO. The British R&B girl group is back today with an assortment of new tracks. None of them are Christmas songs, but I couldn’t get the phrase “let it FLO” out of my head. And since we’ve no place to go, you might as… The
‘Phineas and Ferb,’ ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’ Among Producers Guild Awards Nominees in Sports, Children’s and Short-Form
The Producers Guild of America is continuing to unveil nominations for its 37th annual PGA Awards — and on Friday, the org revealed nods in the sports, children’s and short-form program categories. Among the nominees are last year’s winner for outstanding children’s program,
Kesha’s Mother Pebe Sebert Shares the Lost Album She Always Wanted You to Hear
After overcoming addiction, Sebert became a songwriter and music mom — but after 40 years, she's revisiting her own artistry
Taylor Swift Wore This Posture-Supporting Bra While Training for the ‘Eras Tour’ — And Their Site Is Currently Up to 30% Off
In Disney+’s newly released “Eras Tour” docuseries, Taylor Swift offers fans an unusually granular look at the physical demands behind her record-shattering stadium run. While vocal warm-ups and endurance training are standard practice for pop stars, one unassuming piece of
