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American television networks are preparing to resume coverage of President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between the administration and CNN, which has been excluded by the president. Network leaders believe an indefinite suspension of pool coverage is untenable, and are moving to restart broadcasts even as CNN remains shut out of the arrangement.

A Ukrainian commander has described how his troops conduct ground assaults during daylight hours while deploying ground robots and other unmanned systems at night. The explanation highlights how Ukraine's forces are increasingly relying on robotic vehicles to move supplies and support attacks while reducing risk to soldiers, with darkness offering cover from Russian drones and observation.

Roughly 85% of the matter in the universe has never been directly detected, as it does not interact with standard scientific instruments. UCLA astrophysicist Alvine Kamaha and the LUX-ZEPLIN collaboration are working to change that, operating a detector nearly 1.6 kilometres underground in South Dakota to catch rare particle interactions from dark matter.

The operator of Bitcoin Fog, a cryptocurrency mixing service, has lost his appeal against his money laundering conviction. Roman Sterlingov was found guilty of running the service, which prosecutors said laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin, including funds linked to dark web markets. The upheld conviction is being watched closely as a test case for how far criminal liability extends to crypto privacy tools.

New physics research reported via Science Daily is being shared under the pun that the 'dark side of the moon' has taken on a whole new meaning, tying quantum and astrophysics findings to the Moon's far side. The linked coverage suggests fresh insights into lunar science, though the specific findings are not detailed in the posts circulating.

The Vera Rubin Observatory's telescope has begun work in the search for dark matter, the invisible substance thought to make up most of the universe's mass. By surveying the sky in unprecedented detail, it aims to detect subtle gravitational effects that could reveal dark matter's pull. Astronomers hope the mission will transform cosmology.

Automakers are moving closer to so-called dark factories — plants that run entirely by machines without human workers or even lighting — as artificial intelligence and robotics improve rapidly. The idea is drawing attention in the auto industry, where manufacturers face pressure to cut costs and speed up production, while raising questions about the future of manufacturing jobs.

Players are pointing out that Dark Souls 3, like its predecessor Dark Souls 2, does not sync save data through Steam Cloud. This means anyone switching between a desktop PC and a Steam Deck or other handheld must either commit to one device or manually set up external save syncing. The warning is being shared as a heads-up to others juggling multiple gaming devices.

A Quebec coroner has concluded that a trailer detached from a trucker's vehicle was practically invisible, in the death of Maxime Rouillard, who stopped to help in darkness near Saint-Majorique. Separately, French reports cover a man building a home on a rusty trailer for about 13,000 euros, and a haulage firm fined 26,000 euros on a Normandy motorway.

Montana is at the centre of a renewed debate over whether states can restrict 'dark money' — political spending by groups that do not disclose their donors. The question is drawing attention because Montana has a long history of fighting corporate influence in elections, and any state-level ban would test the limits of campaign finance rules in the United States.

A television series based on Mary Poppins is reportedly in development, and it will draw on the darker, stranger elements of P.L. Travers' original books rather than the tone of the Disney films. The stories behind the beloved 1930s children's novels include more unsettling and surreal material than the family musicals portrayed. Coverage so far is limited to early reports about the project's existence and its intended tone.

The Guardian reports that artificial light from cities is erasing natural darkness, with light pollution now obscuring the night sky for a growing share of the world's population. The piece examines how regulation of outdoor lighting could restore darker skies, and readers are debating the health, ecological and cultural costs of a world that never truly gets dark.

A web game called 'Trolley – PvP Trolley Problem' is drawing attention for letting players face the classic ethics thought experiment against each other, turning moral dilemmas into a competitive showdown. Commenters are sharing it as a clever, darkly playful take on the familiar philosophy puzzle, debating the ethics it forces players to weigh in real time.

A new television series based on Mary Poppins is reportedly in development, and it is being described as much darker than the classic Disney musical. Producers are said to be taking the project in a direction far removed from the cheerful 1964 film, leaning into the stranger, more ominous aspects of the original P.L. Travers books. Details on casting, network and release timing have not been announced.

Anti-AI protesters rushed the stage at Data After Dark, a pro-AI and pro-data center event held in Washington, DC. The demonstrators were unable to deliver a clear statement after the crowd drowned them out with chants of 'USA! USA!'. The confrontation highlights growing tensions between opponents of AI and data center expansion and their supporters.

Richard Armitage is making the rounds on ITV ahead of his latest winter drama, discussing his role as a forensic pathologist and his long association with crime thrillers. The actor spoke to ITV News about what draws him to dark, forensic-led storytelling, and the interview is drawing attention as ITV promotes its winter drama lineup on ITVX.

Reports suggest parts of Russia are experiencing widespread power outages, described as the country 'going dark'. The situation is being linked by commentators to strain on Russia's energy infrastructure and economy. Details about which regions are affected, the scale of the outages, and the official response remain limited, and no clear cause has been confirmed.

A co-creator of the HBO comedy 'Barry' is developing a new comedy series inspired by a cocaine trafficking ring uncovered at Penn State University, according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report. The project draws on the real-life drug operation connected to the campus. Further details about the network, cast, or release timeline have not been announced.

Robert Pattinson says it would be "tough" for his version of Batman from Matt Reeves' films to interact with other characters in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe. His remark highlights the ongoing divide between Reeves' standalone Batman series and Gunn's interconnected franchise plans, fueling fan debate about whether Pattinson's Dark Knight could ever join the wider DC slate.

The hacking group ShinyHunters has compromised Cl0p, a rival ransomware gang, and taken control of its dark web Tor data leak site, according to a report by CPO Magazine. The takeover of one major cybercrime operation by another is drawing attention from security researchers tracking shifting alliances and infighting in the ransomware underworld.

A hiker in the ArcticCircle HikingArea reports thunderstorm weather moving in, with dark clouds thickening overhead. They describe quickening their pace to reach the next shelter before the rain, as fast-changing light turns the landscape dramatic. The account captures how quickly conditions can shift in northern hiking terrain during storm season.

An anonymous lyric from a French-language song about having one's eyes gouged out and replaced with jewels is being shared as a 'music break' post, asking whether blood, suffering and things that cannot be bought can be forgotten or sold. The verses read like a dark meditation on greed, memory and loss, and it is unclear which song or artist the lines come from.

French actor Swann Arlaud is drawing attention for his role in 'Notre salut', the new film by director Emmanuel Marre. Telerama describes the picture as a portrait of an ordinary collaborator set against the stunning backdrop of Vichy France, praising its unsettling take on a dark chapter of French history. The film is sparking conversation in France about how cinema revisits the occupation era.

A first-person account from someone who claims to clean up after zombie outbreaks is drawing large audiences. The piece is presented as narrative fiction in the style of a personal confession or job log, blending horror storytelling with dark humor about the aftermath of an undead apocalypse. Listeners are sharing and liking it heavily, adding to a wave of interest in zombie-themed content.

People are sharing footage of a dark, ominous thunderstorm sweeping across open fields, with the dramatic weather scene drawing attention online. The clip, tagged under weather, nature and storms, shows the storm front advancing over the countryside. No details on the location, date or any impacts of the storm have been given.

A television adaptation of The Kid Detective is in development at Hulu, according to A.V. Club and Yahoo reports. The project follows the 2020 cult comedy film of the same name, which gained a devoted following for its darkly comic take on a once-famous child detective now solving cases as an adult. No casting, writer, or release details have been announced yet.