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Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Rom-Com ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Amid Child Sex Abuse Allegations
The actor was set to appear alongside Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley in the film.
Woodland birds living among native trees produce more chicks, study shows
Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring.
Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Cowboys guided a herd of longhorn cattle through downtown Denver to celebrate the opening of the annual National Western Stock Show on Jan. 8, 2026. As ranchers bring their best cattle to compete for blue ribbons over the course of this month, it's a good time to consider
Wake Up, Babe: Hilary Duff Just Performed ‘What Dreams Are Made of’ for the First Time Ever
At her first concert in over a decade, the actress-singer closed the set with her Lizzie McGuire anthem
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industry Water companies could be let off fines for polluting the environment under changes announced in the government’s new white paper. The
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
Sydney beaches close after 3 shark attacks in 2 days
Two of the victims are children, with a 12-year-old boy fighting for his life.
Who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos?
Leading business and political figures are descending upon the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week to discuss geopolitics, tech, trade and more. The Alpine town is set to host roughly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries at what the
Spain announces three days of mourning after 40 people have died in the Adamuz tragedy
The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning.
Walking sharks break biology reproduction rules
New research from James Cook University has made the extraordinary discovery that epaulette sharks can reproduce and lay eggs without any measurable rise in energy use.
Sydney beaches close after three shark attacks in two days
SYDNEY, Jan 20 - Beaches in the north of Sydney remained closed on Tuesday after a shark bit a man in his 20s, the city's third shark attack in two days.
Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Movie ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Following Child Sex Abuse Allegations
Timothy Busfield will be edited out of the upcoming Amazon MGM film “You Deserve Each Other” after he was accused of groping a 7-year-old boy on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” Variety had learned. This is the second project involving Busfield to be affected in the wake of his
A road trip through the checkpoints, chaos and congestion along West Africa's coastline
The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.
The Trump administration turns attention to Mexico and Cuba's oil relationship
As Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba collapse, Mexico has stepped up as the island's main supplier — though its support may be temporary under Washington's pressure.
This week on The Hill: Lawmakers scramble to avert partial shutdown
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are in crunch time. So far, Congress has passed six of the 12 appropriations bills needed to fund the government. The House last week passed an additional two-bill package known as a minibus that would fund the State Department and the
'Not rocket science': Why Malaysia groups are again pushing to ban asbestos in construction work
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals resistant to fire and water, and is commonly found in older buildings and homes including in Malaysia. But it is also known to cause cancer.
Commentary: Are China’s ‘youth retirement homes’ a fad or an emerging industry?
Youth retirement homes in China and, more recently, Malaysia, provide insights into the predicaments faced by young people in the two countries, says an academic.
Commentary: Why India has a private investment problem
Despite blistering growth numbers, India's future feels uncertain with private investment being persistently low, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
Winter weather causes 100-car pileup in Michigan
A winter snowstorm caused a pileup of roughly 100 cars in Zeeland Township, Mich., on Monday. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) posted on Facebook that the crash occurred on Interstate 196 near 64th Avenue. As a result, the highway is closed in both directions between
Billie Eilish Condemns Civil Rights Violations, ICE-Inflicted Violence Under Trump Administration
"It’s really hard to celebrate that when we no longer feel safe in our own homes or in our streets,” Eilish said while receiving the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice
Artificially alive: How AI is bringing the dead back and what that means for the living
A new study shows that generative AI is already being used to "bring back" the dead, as entertainment icons, as political witnesses, and as everyday companions for grieving families. Tracing cases of AI "resurrections," the study claims this practice isn't just emotionally
Ecosystem productivity shapes how soil microbes store or release carbon, challenging old assumptions
Soils store more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined, with soil microorganisms playing the main role. As a result, the global soil carbon cycle—by which carbon enters, moves through, and leaves soils worldwide—exerts a significant impact on climate change feedback.
Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".
US tariffs and MFN pricing threaten pharma investment and access in Europe
Rising uncertainty driven by US tariffs and proposed “most-favoured nation” pricing is prompting pharmaceutical companies to delay investment and product launches in Europe. US tariffs and pricing pressure are causing uncertainty for the pharma sector, which will slow
Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave
Mr Lam will remain the party’s top leader, according to sources, but he is seeking the presidency as well.
World's smallest capacitor paves way for next-generation quantum metrology
Nanomechanical systems developed at TU Wien have now reached a level of precision and miniaturization that will allow them to be used in ultra-high-resolution atomic force microscopes in the future. Their new findings are published in the journal Advanced Materials Technologies.
Morrissey Cancels Tomorrow’s St. Petersburg, FL Show
For all his concern about being exiled from the music industry and/or society, nobody cancels Morrissey more than Morrissey himself. The suavely cantankerous former Smiths frontman, who theoretically is rolling out a new album right now, has kept up his habit of cancelling
Syria offensive leaves Turkey's Kurds on edge
Turkey's Kurds are hoping that Ankara's bid to end the decades-long PKK conflict won't be hurt by Damascus' lightning offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria that was backed by Turkey. A close ally of the new post Bashar al-Assad Syrian leadership, Ankara has been
Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash
Pedro Sanchez announces three days of mourning after at least 40 people died in Sunday's collision in southern Spain.
Stem cell subpopulation found to be essential for bone fracture repair
In a study published in Cell Research, researchers have identified a fibrous-layer resident subpopulation of P-SSCs labeled by Angptl7. They found that these cells are crucial for bone fracture repair by mediating endochondral ossification, but exhibit minimal osteogenic
EU president meets with members of Congress to discuss Greenland, transatlantic trade
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met on Monday with members of Congress about a range of issues, from transatlantic trade to President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. “In Davos, I met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress. We
Nanoscopic raft dynamics on cell membranes successfully visualized for first time
A collaborative team of four professors and several graduate students from the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemical Science and Technology at National Taiwan University, together with the Department of Applied Chemistry at National Chi Nan University, has achieved a
‘Marty Supreme’ Surpasses $100 Million Globally, Fourth A24 Film to Hit Box Office Milestone
Don’t doubt the hustle of Marty Mauser. A24‘s “Marty Supreme,” a sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as a fictional table tennis champ, has surpassed $100 million globally. It’s the fourth A24 release to ever cross this box office milestone after 2022’s Oscar best picture
Investment in Manhattan real estate is booming — with Union Square storefronts filling up
The office sector powered a dramatic surge in Manhattan investment sale activity in 2025, when volume swelled more than 26% over the previous year to $11 billion, according to a new report from JLL.
Vibrational spectroscopy technique enables nanoscale mapping of molecular orientation at surfaces
Sum-frequency generation (SFG) is a powerful vibrational spectroscopy that can selectively probe molecular structures at surfaces and interfaces, but its spatial resolution has been limited to the micrometer scale by the diffraction limit of light.
Devs recall 'sweating bullets' at showing The Beatles Rock Band to the actual Beatles, and 'tough customer' Yoko Ono making sure they made John Lennon a 'balls out rock and roll god not giving a f**k'
"That looks stupid. He doesn't act like that."
What was the state of Chavismo under Maduro?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Javier Corrales, author of a book on Hugo Chavez and a professor at Amherst College, about the legacy of Chavez's rule in Venezuela today.
Activists Fight to Salvage the “Sistine Chapel of New Deal Art”
President Trump's plans to sell a federal building housing works of art about Social Security is an attempt to erase the country’s history, a new petition argues.
Gold and silver hit record highs as Greenland dispute spurs safe-haven buying
Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $4,672.49 an ounce by early afternoon, after scaling a record peak of $4,689.39.
Africa: Dynamics of 60 Years of Recidivist Political Instability
[This Day] Africa is like a beautiful damsel any good gentleman can seek to court by all means because Africa is beautiful in various ramifications.
China’s top trade negotiator He Lifeng slated to meet global CEOs in Davos
Mr Trump’s trade truce with China has opened the door for world leaders and CEOs to boost ties with the country.
Twisted 2D materials get an ultraclean, scalable upgrade for future quantum devices
Exciting electronic characteristics emerge when scientists stack 2D materials on top of each other and give the top layer a little twist.
The first trailer for The Mortuary Assistant movie is here to remind us that sometimes, work really sucks
Having a bad day at the office? Hey, at least you're not being attacked by gross demonic entities from hell.
Brooklyn Beckham Accuses Parents of Trying to ‘Ruin’ His Marriage: ‘I Do Not Want to Reconcile With My Family’
"I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life," Beckham wrote in a lengthy post
Twitch Streamers Are Still Being Paid To Play MindsEye Over Six Months After It Flopped
A big December update doesn't seemed to have changed its fortunes much The post Twitch Streamers Are Still Being Paid To Play MindsEye Over Six Months After It Flopped appeared first on Kotaku .
Catalyst selectivity as a balancing act: Co₃O₄ 'trapped' in transition shows peak activity
In a study appearing in Nature Catalysis, researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Department of the Fritz Haber Institute reveal how structural changes on the surface and in the bulk region of the cobalt oxide catalyst Co3O4 influence its selectivity in the production of
Trump demands end to clashes with Kurds in call with Syria's Sharaa
US President Donald Trump called Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and secured a pledge from the leader to not enter al-Hasakeh as Syrian forces clashed with the Kurdish-led SDF.