A cross-cultural jamboree of a festive meal, mixing Middle Eastern, west African and French cuisine: peppered smoked mackerel pies, crab gratin, slow-cooked lamb, jewelled rice, and a rum and pineapple cake to round things offI was born in west Africa, and brought up between there, France and the UK…

From retailers to banks, carmakers to councils, the bold pledges for carbon-neutral economies are being watered down or scrappedAlmost a year since Donald Trump returned to the White House with a rallying cry to the fossil fuel industry to “drill baby, drill”, a backlash against net zero appears to …

arXiv:2512.15755v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Interpreting complex datasets remains a major challenge for scientists, particularly due to high dimensionality and collinearity among variables. We introduce a novel application of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) to enhance interpretability and par…

The alleged gunmen in the shooting, Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, were from Bonnyrigg, a diverse, multilingual suburb miles from Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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Witnesses from Myanmar's Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.

Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding.

The award-winning Puerto Rican artist, the most-streamed on the planet, is performing eight concerts in Mexico. People flocked from all over the world, including the United States.

Wildland firefighters who have been diagnosed with or killed by a smoke-related cancer are now eligible for a nearly $450,000 payment from the federal government. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, passed as one of the many parts of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act by President Donald Tr…

Amos Esty, Harvard Medicine In April 2020, just a few months after the first documented case of COVID-19 in the United States, a survey conducted by a newly formed research group called the...

A man in Austria was charged in the death of his girlfriend after leaving her behind, in a case testing ideas of freedom and responsibility in the mountains.

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Country is facing epidemic of diabetes and obesity, but experts say widespread and unregulated use of weight loss drugs could put patients at riskIndia’s leading doctors have warned of the dangers of an unregulated boom in weight loss injections, and emphasised they are not a magic pill to solve the…

Ross Pomeroy, RCScience If you find yourself in Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, paper statistics quickly become apparent in the real-world: The Dutch are really tall.
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Who Is Your Neighbour? lets people talk in constructive, thoughtful ways to offer an antidote to division and despair• Donate to the charity appeal hereIt was a filthy day in Rotherham as Storm Bram swept through the town earlier this month. Roads had turned into rivers and sodden St George’s flags …

The moments after Mo's birth were captured on camera by the team at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Investigators said they were unsure of the attacker’s motives. But clues pointed to an isolated and increasingly troubled life, and no accomplices.

Jake Paul has gone to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after he was stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight contest in Miami.

The achievement adds to a standout year for women on the ARIA albums tally.

A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening7pm, BBC One Continue reading...

The legendary comedian released a new Netflix special on Friday night

Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East, would take over after the abrupt departure of the previous commander.

arXiv:2512.16873v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly deployed in domains that shape human behaviour, institutional decision-making, and societal outcomes. Existing responsible AI and governance efforts provide important normative principles but often lack…

Joshua knocked out Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight rumble in Miami

arXiv:2512.16717v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: In actuality, phishing attacks remain one of the most prevalent cybersecurity risks in existence today, with malevolent actors constantly changing their strategies to successfully trick users. This paper presents an AI model for a phishing detection s…

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In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

arXiv:2512.16386v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This work focuses on quantitative verification of fairness in tree ensembles. Unlike traditional verification approaches that merely return a single counterexample when the fairness is violated, quantitative verification estimates the ratio of all cou…

Relatives of the late President John F Kennedy slammed the centre's board, saying the name cannot be changed under law.

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the US fell 11% in November from a month earlier, with no immediate rebound seen after a trade truce between the world’s two biggest economies.

No, seriously, there's some good science here.

The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.

The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.

NSW parliament will be recalled on Monday and Tuesday to consider legislation responding to the Bondi terrorist attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW will outlaw the display of terrorist symbols, such as those of Islamic State and Hamas, and ban hate speech, including …

Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” now playing in theaters. Director James Cameron is back with biggest and longest “Avatar” movie yet, “Fire and Ash.” Taking place shortly after the events of 2022’s “The Way of Water,” “Fire and Ash” ups the stakes even …

Dane wants time but before Saturday’s match against Liverpool, faithful are frustrated by stodgy performancesThere are plenty of well-known checkpoints in the life cycle of a Tottenham manager and we have reached one with Thomas Frank. It is the pleading for time bit. “If nobody gets this, nobody wi…

Over the past year, environmental experts who have dedicated their lives to public service have watched the partisan, unilateral destruction of the agency they once helped run. “What’s happening at the EPA right now is not business as usual,” said Marc Boom, senior director of public affairs for the…

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio reiterates US hard line against Venezuela's Marduro, says Ukraine conflict is 'not our war'.

England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon breaks their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

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Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd in Assam, India

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas and oil in the Haynesville Formation underlying the onshore Gulf of America and adjoining state waters, assessing that there are technically recoverable resources of 47.9 trillion cubic feet of gas and…

Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder of Run-DMC founder DJ Jam Master Jay.

Verizon's holiday internet deals let you pick a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or tablet. Here's what to know.

After last year’s historic rally, cocoa prices are heading for a record annual slump. But there’s no sign the cost of your candies, bars or chocolate Santas will follow any time soon.

Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technologyThe limit on contactless spending with a credit or debit card will be scrapped in March 2026, and banks will be allowed to set their own restrictions.The City watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authori…

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The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.

New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.

Yaya Toure reflects on a glittering career at clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City as well as with his country, Ivory Coast.

arXiv:2512.16656v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The rapid assimilation of Artificial Intelligence technologies into various facets of society has created a significant educational imperative that current frameworks are failing to effectively address. We are witnessing the rise of a dangerous litera…

Eric Berger, Ars For several years now, in discussing plans for its human spaceflight program beyond the International Space Station, Russian officials would proudly bring up the

A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, has killed eight people and wounded 27 others, according to Ukraine’s Emergency Service

From the Yule Cat and Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur to Taylor Swift and John Everett Millais, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Where does the Yule Cat devour people who don’t have new clothes?2 Who successfully answered the radio advert: “Astronauts wanted, no experience required”?3 Which s…

On December 23, 2024, a unique eruption began in Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with a style of activity not seen for nearly 40 years. The eruption, characterized by high lava-fountaining episodes, has continued for nearly a year. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visitors see remarkable views, but th…

Top US diplomat warns all involved will face lasting condemnation as fighting escalates in strategic central region.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1644 on December 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Several victims said they were frustrated by the heavy redactions of photos and documents that the Justice Department released on Friday.

Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin.

Aghil Keshavarz is the latest person put to death for espionage since June conflict with Israel.

Megan Molteni & Anil Oza, Stat Alex Bates was lying on her couch on a Friday afternoon when her phone began blowing up. It was a moment she and her colleagues had spent years preparing for:...

Calli McMurray, Transmitter For the past two and a half years, a team of five labs in the San Francisco Bay Area have endeavored to nail down how psilocybin affects the way mice...

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Wildlife seems to like it as much as we do, and if you’re patient, you can make like a mistle thrush and spread it aroundStripped of their leaves, the trees are sculptural against the grey sky, revealing what is usually obscured. Trunks thick with ivy offer roosting sites…

A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.

A year of political pressure and partial disclosures preceded the release of long-sought records on Jeffrey Epstein.

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Taiwanese authorities says the suspect who killed three people and injured 11 others in knife and smoke grenade attacks in the island’s capital had planned the assaults and set fires at two other locations earlier in the day

No one knows the true toll of the massacre, and the city remains isolated. Now, refugee camps in Chad are flooded with newly displaced Sudanese.

Dave Chappelle is delivering a holiday treat for stand-up fans by surprise dropping a new Netflix special. Before the Dec. 18 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, Chappelle stopped by to announce a new special dropping after the fight. “I wanted to shout out my hometown Washington D.C. and thank ever…

H. M. Tedila et al 2024 ApJ 965 144 Researchers have identified four emission modes in PSR J0344−0901 for the first time, finding that each emission mode has its own subpulse behavior.
The post Investigation of Profile Shifting and Subpulse Movement in PSR J0344-0901 with FAST appeared first on AAS …

The order, titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority," emphasizes the role of the upcoming Artemis missions for Americans to journey to the moon and Mars.

Written by Noah Martin, Ph.D. student and Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University While much of Perseverance’s work focuses on ancient rocks that record Mars’ long-lost rivers and lakes, megaripples offer a rare opportunity to examine processes that are still shaping the surface tod…

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While most USGS surface water monitoring stations are situated alongside riverbanks, some are located on the shores of much larger water bodies, like lakes, reservoirs, and bays.

System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come onlineBritain’s energy system operator has predicted that this year’s Christmas Day could be the greenest yet.If the weather remains mild and windy for the rest of December, the National E…

After several glum years, interest is picking up ahead of the new year

He was a foremost authority on the president, tracking his career, in unvarnished accounts, from his time as California governor through his years in the White House.

European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wingsMost of what you eat is sausages. I mean, if we’re going to get literal about it. Sausage derives from the Latin salsicus, which means “seasoned with salt”. …

It’s been a record year for deals involving Japanese companies, with transaction volume approaching $350 billion as December draws to a close. And next year is poised to be even busier.

At midnight on Christmas Eve, the hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus was born

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Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.

President Trump on Friday attacked former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and claimed she became a "stone cold liberal," asking supporters at a rally, "What the hell happened?" Trump revived the feud by calling her "Marjorie Traitor Brown," which he said was "because green turns to brown un…

S. R. Callos et al 2025 Planet. Sci. J. 6 17 Particle clouds called spokes in the outer parts of Saturn’s rings show a variety of intriguing behaviors, including seasonal variations and switching from appearing darker and lighter than the ring material.
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In Finland, Lapland's tourism has grown so rapidly that Rovaniemi, the region's capital and number‑one destination, where Santa Claus has his office, is already operating at full capacity. There is very little room left to welcome more tourists to the city located in the Arctic Circle. Attention has…

arXiv:2512.15774v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Data scarcity and distribution shift pose major challenges for masked face detection and recognition. We propose a two-step generative data augmentation framework that combines rule-based mask warping with unpaired image-to-image translation using GAN…

arXiv:2512.16768v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: We study the implicit bias of flow matching (FM) samplers via the lens of empirical flow matching. Although population FM may produce gradient-field velocities resembling optimal transport (OT), we show that the empirical FM minimizer is almost neve…

Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.

Exclusive: Ministers also expected to announce trail-hunting ban in sweeping changes to animal welfare lawShooting hares in England will be banned for most of the year as part of sweeping changes to animal welfare law.At the moment, it is legal to shoot the animals during their breeding season, with…

The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.

John F. Wu 2025 ApJ 980 183 A novel neural network architecture produces interpretable features that can be combined to estimate galaxy properties such as metallicity from pixel-level features.
The post Insights into Galaxy Evolution from Interpretable Sparse Feature Networks appeared first on AAS N…

arXiv:2512.16826v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: In the evolving landscape of traffic management and vehicle surveillance, efficient license plate detection and recognition are indispensable. Historically, many methodologies have tackled this challenge, but consistent real-time accuracy, especially …

arXiv:2512.16919v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Perceiving and reconstructing 3D scene geometry from visual inputs is crucial for autonomous driving. However, there still lacks a driving-targeted dense geometry perception model that can adapt to different scenarios and camera configurations. To bri…

arXiv:2512.15940v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Humans perceive and reason about their surroundings in four dimensions by building persistent, structured internal representations that encode semantic meaning, spatial layout, and temporal dynamics. These multimodal memories enable them to recall pas…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to have his head near one woman’s lap as he poses reclined on his sideAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to be pictured reclining across the legs of five people with his head near a woman’s lap in the latest document dump related to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.I…

Toho has revealed celebrations for the 10th anniversary of “My Hero Academia The Animation,” unveiling plans for a new episode, global concert tour and commemorative visual at Jump Festa. The milestone anniversary arrives as the anime adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga reaches a significant chapt…

Michelle Mills conspired with Geraint Berry to murder her husband, Christopher Mills.

The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.