The Helldivers Movie Just Found The Perfect Director
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Opportunities in December 2025
Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from Ucross, Athens Photo Research Center, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
Rare Basquiat Photos and More Art to See in Miami This Week
Here’s your handy guide to art fairs, exhibitions, and more taking place in the city over the next five days.
Adrienna Matzeg’s Embroideries Serve Up the Nostalgic Charm of the Greasy Spoon
Adrienna Matzeg captures the delights of a roadside diner in nostalgic stitches. 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 Adrienna Matzeg’s Embroideries
Mineral fertilizer, not soil, found to supply most toxic cadmium in wheat grains
Plants absorb not only nutrients but also toxic metals such as cadmium through their roots. It was previously unclear whether the toxic metals came from the soil or the fertilizers applied. Under the leadership of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and Duke
Policy brief offers recommendations to improve environmental risk assessment for pollinators in EU
Horizon Europe project PollinERA, which aims to reverse pollinator population declines and reduce the harmful impacts of pesticides, has released its first policy brief. This marks an important stepping stone for the project, bringing PollinERA's scientific insights directly
JAFF Market 2025 Unveils Award Winners, Reveals $7.8 Million Economic Impact
Indonesia’s JAFF Market 2025 concluded with the announcement of industry awards and development grants supporting Indonesian film projects, providing recipients with financial backing, technical services and pathways to international markets. The three-day gathering, powered by
Just 30 people a month get into these wildly popular Gen Z dinners
“It’s about personality type — and, are you working on something meaningful?” the series' creator told NYNext.
Keene, NH has been replacing their stop-lighted intersections with roundabouts, resulting in...
Keene, NH has been replacing their stop-lighted intersections with roundabouts, resulting in big reductions in pollution, accidents & injuries, and costs . “Slowly moving is better than waiting at a light any day.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Mystery Sonic the Hedgehog spinoff movie coming in 2028
A fifth Sonic movie is coming — is it Shadow the Hedgehog's time to shine, in Paramount's Sonic Universe spinoff?
'We're so back': After withdrawing from The Game Awards in November, Megabonk is back in the fight in the Players' Voice category
Unfortunately for Megabonk, the fan-voted category is seriously stacked.
Unsafe netting used at Hong Kong fire site, officials say, as toll rises to 151
Anti-corruption investigators said contractors working on the buildings had concealed their use of netting that didn’t meet fire safety standards.
You Can Now Switch to T-Mobile in 15 Minutes With Their New Fast-Switch Campaign
T-Mobile is kicking its Un-carrier era back into high gear with a new pledge aimed at one of the wireless industry’s most persistent pain points: switching. Announced Nov. 20 during the Las Vegas Grand Prix — a fitting backdrop for an initiative built on speed — the company
Hilary Duff to Host Valentine’s Day Vegas Residency
The singer will follow her four-show 2026 tour with three nights at Voltaire
Justin Lin to Direct ‘Helldivers’ Video Game Movie (Exclusive)
Gary Dauberman, the scribe behind the 'It' and 'Annabelle' horror movies, wrote the script for the Sony Pictures/PlayStation Productions project.
Madonna Shares Statement On Donald Trump’s Refusal To Observe World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and remembering those lost to it. It has been observed annually on this date since 1988, but for the first time, the United States government is not formally commemorating the occasion this year.
Louise Bourgeois’s Overdue Biography
The countdown to 2026 — and the deluge of end-of-year lists — has begun in earnest, but we're not quite done with 2025 yet. This week, our reviewers tackled two colossal subjects: monuments and the late great Louise Bourgeois. Monumental by Cat Dawson invites us to contemplate a
This Sexy TV Series Makes One Of The Straightest Sports Gay
Heated Rivalry is a yaoi hockey romance so hot it could melt the rink’s ice The post This Sexy TV Series Makes One Of The Straightest Sports Gay appeared first on Kotaku .
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This December
Daniel T. Gaitor-Lomack’s odes to the detritus of LA, Nancy Lupo’s supernatural benches, Alan Luna’s erotic metates, 200 artists against normative sexuality, and more.
Do super-Jupiters look like Jupiter? Not necessarily, study shows
Using images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb), an international research team including Western's Stanimir Metchev has discovered new answers to explain how some brown dwarfs form giant dust storms, contradicting previous assumptions. These storms may look similar to
Jeffries: ‘Real evidence’ of ‘extrajudicial killings’ is a stain on America
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday tore into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his role in a deadly “double-tap” strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean in September, suggesting the attack violated the law and that Hegseth should face
All Pump N' Run gas station locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1
Here's where to find all four Pump N' Run gas stations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, so you can fill up your car and complete your quests.
Why are more researchers now screened out of citations leaders' list? A highly cited scientist's view
The Web of Science and Clarivate named Alliance researcher Christophe Béné one of the world's top-cited researchers for the fourth consecutive year in the field of multi-disciplinary sciences.
Non-timber products have the potential to finance reforestation projects
The cost of forest restoration is a considerable obstacle, sparking discussions in recent years about how to make it economically viable. Since native wood management, carbon credits, and payment for ecosystem services are long-term solutions—the latter two with a nascent
Singapore’s YouTrip to enter Australia, first new market since Covid-19 pandemic
About 12.3 million Australians travelled overseas in the past year, spending over $42.4 billion.
Commentary: India’s quiet deregulation is a relief to its friends
India's protectionist regulations are exhausting for its trade partners. It’s both a surprise and a relief that some are now being rolled back, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
Probiotics and prebiotics offer safer alternatives to antibiotics in animal agriculture
A new study by researchers at Shinshu University highlights the essential role of gut microbiota in livestock health and productivity. The researchers show how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics can safely enhance growth and immunity, and balance the growth of intestinal
Schumer says his New York offices received bomb threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that three of his New York offices received bomb threats Monday morning. Schumer said Monday on the social platform X that he was informed by law enforcement that his offices in Rochester, Binghamton and Long Island received
Jorja Smith’s Label Seeking Royalties For Viral AI Song They Claim “Cloned” Her Voice
Last month Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group struck a licensing deal with an AI music streaming startup called Klay, meaning tens of thousands of songs can now legally be used to train the company's generative AI model. WMG has said that deals like this
How supplemental feeding boosts reproductive conditions of urban squirrels
Urbanization is rapidly growing worldwide, often bringing negative effects on wildlife through loss of habitat and disturbances such as light pollution and noise. Yet some species manage to adapt to cities, either due to their inherent traits, like boldness or being omnivorous,
Madonna Slams Trump for Not Acknowledging World AIDS Day: ‘Ridiculous’
“I bet he’s never watched his best friend die of AIDS, held their hand, and watched the blood drain from their face as they took their last breath,” the singer writes
Kash Patel Is Under Investigation for Using FBI Jet as Private Uber
Kash Patel is in hot water for joyriding on the FBI’s dime. Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday opened an investigation into multiple flights that Patel took last month with a $60 million government jet . The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend,
Why Is Everyone Running In Rom-Coms?
I am not generally a fan of rom-coms so I didn’t think I was going to post Evan Puschak’s newest video , but he’s so good at them. Puschak argues that rom-coms are compelling because they reflect the modern challenge of finding meaning as individuals. In the modern day, we
Sen. Kelly says death threats have increased since Trump called for his execution
Sen. Mark Kelly said Monday he and his family have seen threats to their lives increase since President Trump called for the Arizona Democrat and a group of other Democratic lawmakers to be executed after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders. Kelly told reporters
‘Troll 2’ Director Roar Uthaug on Fueling Netflix’s Norwegian Monster Sequel With Action and Authenticity, Threequel Possibility
Guillermo del Toro nailed it when he told Roar Uthaug during a recent conversation that his “Troll” movie showcased a playful blend of Norwegian sensibility and American flair. Uthaug, whose anticipated Norwegian monster sequel “Troll 2” drops Monday on Netflix, grew up
Are university policies holding science back? Study shows how patenting boosts pure research
When UC Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna first began studying how bacteria fight virus infections, she had no idea it would result in one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the century. Her curiosity-driven research on an obscure bacterial immune system called
UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties
LONDON, Dec 1 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Monday that China posed \"national security threats\" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties were in the national interest.
US approves $1.4B in military sales to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain: What to know
An estimated $1 billion in foreign military sales will go to Saudi Arabia, and $445 million will go to Bahrain.
Megabonk gets back into The Game Awards despite dev pulling out
Players' Voice decides what game fans believe is the best of the year, and Megabonk is officially in consideration for the category
Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the Emergency Situation in Guinea-Bissau
[African Union] Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1315th meeting (Emergency Session) held on 28 November 2025 on the emergency situation in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
Trump Claims Right to Discriminate as Pam Bondi Hit With Lawsuit
An immigration judge fired by the Trump administration is suing for discrimination, alleging that the Department of Justice dismissed her because she is a woman, a dual citizen of Lebanon and the U.S., and previously ran for public office as a Democrat. Tania Nemer on Monday
The Wiggles Caught in ‘Ecstasy’ TikTok, But Don’t ‘Support or Condone’ Drugs
The band is still part of Keli Holiday’s “dream rotation,” though
Brazil's Central Bank lowers inflation forecast for 2025
Brazil's Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) projections for this year have slipped from 4.45% to 4.43%, according to the latest issue of the weekly Focus Bulletin (FB) released by the Central Bank (BCB) on Monday. The IPCA is tantamount to the country's inflation index.
Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages
HAVANA, Dec 1 - Cuba on Monday confirmed the deaths of 33 people from mosquito-borne illnesses in recent months in an epidemic that has hit at least one-third of the population, according to official reports.
FKA Twigs Announces 2026 ‘Body High’ Headlining Tour
Brutalismus 3000, Eartheater, Tokischa, and Yves Tumor will join as support on select dates
Trump Tried to Brag About Black Friday. The Truth Is Far More Grim.
President Donald Trump may want to celebrate a record number of Black Friday sales as a sign of a flourishing economy—but there’s a lot he’s not telling you. The president shared an article on Truth Social Monday from conservative blog Just the News predicting that the 2025
Theater Veteran Sean Cercone Launches Licensing House to Provide Representation for Musicals and Plays
Theater industry veteran Sean Cercone is launching The Licensing House, a boutique theatrical licensing imprint that will provide representation for plays and musicals. Cercone is the founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, a streaming platform that houses
Extraction Shooter Player Puts Down Guns And Starts Selling Fruit Instead
Don’t shoot! I have fruit! The post Extraction Shooter Player Puts Down Guns And Starts Selling Fruit Instead appeared first on Kotaku .
National Guardsman shot in DC shows 'positive' signs, says West Virginia governor
A National Guardsman who was shot in Washington, D.C. last week is showing “positive” signs, even as he remains in “serious condition,” West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) said on Monday. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is one of two West Virginia National Guard
Shoppers furious over Target’s chintzy Black Friday swag bags: ‘The promotion was a big fail’
“Swag bag WTF” a Target customer posted on Reddit showing an oversize bag with a five small items at the bottom including a pack of UNO cards, lip gloss and Nerds candy.
