Monster Devastated To See Film Depicting Things He Told Guillermo Del Toro In Confidence
THE DOOMFUL BOG—Saying he felt humiliated by such a public betrayal of his trust, a monstrous abomination known as the Bog Freak told reporters Friday that he was devastated to have seen a movie depicting things he told filmmaker Guillermo…
New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers
New Zealand relaxed its visa requirements for remote workers on Monday, as the country looked to spur economic growth by courting “digital nomads,” the skilled professionals who can work from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection. With…
Birth rate in South Korea, the world’s lowest, set to rise for the first time in nine years
The increase in the Asian country, where there is a high correlation between marriages and births, follows a rebound in marriages that were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s birth rate is set to…
McDonald’s staff rescue cat 30 miles from home
A pedigree cat who was missing for 11 days has been found 30 miles from home by staff at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Chewie, an eight-year-old Norwegian forest cat, went missing from home in Billericay, Essex, on 14 January. His owner…
Doritos, Ruffles, Lay’s bags to get bigger in temporary fix to reverse ‘shrinkflation’
PepsiCo is trying to win back customers turned off by “shrinkflation” with a special promotion that offers more potato chips in bags of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles. The company told CNN that “bonus” bags of Tostitos and Ruffles will contain 20% more potato…
What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries, it is a festival that is celebrated…
Starbucks announces several changes, including plans to cut some menu items
Starbucks announced several changes, including its plan to cut some items from the food and drink menu. “We’ve taken steps to refocus the business, our mission and our marketing to better align with our identity as a coffee company,” Starbucks…
Albert Camus on the Three Antidotes to the Absurdity of Life
What an astrophysicist might have the perspective to eulogize as “the incredibly improbable trip that we’re on” the rest of us might, and often do, experience as simply and maddeningly absurd — so uncontrollable and incomprehensible as to barely make…
F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely
An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said. The aircraft incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:49 p.m. and resulted in “significant aircraft damage,”…
Six Nordic paintings that can help us rethink winter
Winter isn’t all bad – these “sublime” landscapes of the frozen North from the turn of the 20th Century offer us a way into resilience – and an “acceptance of the seasonality of life”. With its bare trees, long nights…
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Today’s the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., ahead of Lunar New Year next week. Bao Li and Qing…
N.Y. Migrants Fear Expulsion After Trump Expands Deportation Targets
By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Jonah E. Bromwich Jan. 24, 2025 Marlon Luna said he and his girlfriend came into the United States three months ago after fleeing death threats in Venezuela. They waited in Mexico for four long months to…
Sonic the Hedgehog fans stunned after learning how iconic character got its name
This little-known Sonic the Hedgehog fact has been blowing people’s minds. Sonic the Hedgehog has been a beloved franchise for over three decades, with the first video game released on the Sega Genesis console in 1991. Whether you’ve been a fan of the…
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: Here’s Everything Announced and Confirmed
Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2 with a video that confirms a number of new features while sparking burning questions for fans to discuss. While pre-announce leaks proved to be pretty accurate, this video is the first time we’ve…
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on “Dog Man”
It’s hard to believe, but as author and Illustrator Dav Pilkey recently told students at Boy’s Prep in the Bronx, he created Dog Man back when he was in second grade. “He looks a little bit different,” he said. The…
Immigration Crackdown Begins In Hawaiʻi As Advocates, Lawmakers Push Back
The first signs that President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants had reached Hawaiʻi came this week, on the eve of hearings for state legislation intended to push back. While precise numbers are hard to come by, federal immigration authorities appear…
How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
The Phases of Building a New Home “From planning through completion, homebuyers should expect somewhere between one to three years, depending on the size, complexity, location, and your contractor’s level of preparedness,” says Alec Hartman, CEO of Welcome Homes.Understanding the various…
Lewis Hamilton’s First Week at Ferrari: Louboutin Boots, a Dream Fulfilled and a Proud Mom
“This is the one!” Lewis Hamilton could not hide his excitement as he walked among the road cars in the ‘heritage section’ of Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy. As he spotted a bright red Ferrari F40, one of the rarest…
Black Myth: Wukong Wins Game of the Year at Steam Awards 2024, Secures Two Other Awards
While Black Myth: Wukong didn’t win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, it won big at the Steam Awards. Steam has also revealed the winners of the 2024 awards in their respective categories. Black Myth: Wukong has emerged as the Game…
36 Hours in Quebec City: Things to Do and See
With its fortified walls, Quebec City, one of North America’s oldest European settlements, in many ways feels frozen in time — a major draw for visitors who relish its quaint public squares and cobblestone streets, absent of skyscrapers. But while…