Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
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Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough
More players helps to make matches in this free-to-play shooter more exciting, but doesn't fix its other problems The post Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough appeared first on Kotaku .
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried until now
Last autumn, a UK government report warned that climate-driven ecosystem collapse could lead to food shortages, mass migration, political extremism and even nuclear conflict. The report was never officially launched.
The Guess Who’s Epic Tour War Is Back With Another Lawsuit
As the classic rock band's singer and guitarist kick off their first tour in decades, the fractured group's drummer and bassist say they lost millions over the cancellation of their rival two years ago
Not an artifact, but an ancestor: Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
Restitution debates—the questions of whether a cultural object should be returned from a museum or other collection to a person or community—often begin with a deceptively simple question: Who owns an object?
Vibe-coding gone wild . “Stories of family...
Vibe-coding gone wild . “Stories of family groceries delivered to data centers, and “world burnt bacon day” became memes — and resulted in class-action lawsuits against kitchen appliance manufacturers like Breville, Viking, and Cusinart.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Ted Sarandos, Facing Sharp Questions at Senate Hearing on Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Insists It’s Good for Hollywood and Customers: ‘We Will Give Consumers More Content for Less’
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos was in the hot seat defending the streaming giant’s $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. at a Senate hearing Tuesday, amid pointed questions from lawmakers about the threat the pact poses to competition, jobs and streaming prices. The hearing,
When the Saints go marching in: NFL to stage first ever American Football game in France
France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris.
One Question I Really Hope Fallout Season 2’s Finale Answers Before The Wait For Season 3 Begins
It all comes back to M.A.R.Go.T. The post One Question I Really Hope Fallout Season 2’s Finale Answers Before The Wait For Season 3 Begins appeared first on Kotaku .
Cassidy, Blunt Rochester grill NIH director on Denmark fixation: 'That's a crazy idea'
Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) on Tuesday questioned a top Trump health official on the administration modeling policy around Denmark, a largely homogeneous country of just over 6 million people. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay
Sheriff declines to say if a ransom was offered for Savannah Guthrie's mother
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos would not say whether a ransom has been offered in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. At a press conference Tuesday, the Arizona county sheriff twice
Who Will Bad Bunny Bring Out During His Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Here's a wish list of performers we are hoping to see at Benito bowl
Do you qualify for this overlooked tax credit? How to tell
It's estimated that one in five qualifying tax filers who qualify for the tax credit, which could be worth thousands, won't apply.
‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon
Grammy-winning popstar Chappell Roan will join “Fortnite Festival” as the next “Icon,” “Fortnite” maker Epic Games announced Tuesday. The “Red Wine Supernova” singer will appear as the headliner in Season 13 of the in-game event, which will kick off on Feb. 5. A self-professed
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Debuts With 39.7 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
Season 4 of “Bridgerton” debuted with 39.7 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. That’s a 12% decrease from the 2024 release of Season 3, which achieved the show’s best-ever opening with 45.1 million views, but still a generally strong showing for the
Judge declines to release man accused of spraying vinegar on Omar at town hall
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested and charged with assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with vinegar during a town hall in her district last week, and a federal judge has ordered him to remain behind bars.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Trailer Teases Terrifying New Titan (TV News Roundup)
The Season 2 trailer for Apple TV’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” was unveiled at the Apple TV Press Day on Tuesday, giving viewers a look at what’s to come in the second season of the Legendary Monsterverse series. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Feb.
Stardew Valley‘s Unexpected 1.7 Update Sounds Even Bigger Than We Thought
ConcernedApe teases new marriage candidates, improvements to children, and a possible map editor The post Stardew Valley‘s Unexpected 1.7 Update Sounds Even Bigger Than We Thought appeared first on Kotaku .
Let There Be Dark
To unleash your imagination, step out of the light The post Let There Be Dark appeared first on Nautilus .
Claudia Sulewski Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)
Content creator, actor and beauty founder Claudia Sulewski has signed with WME for representation in all areas. Claudia Sulewski, who began her career as a beauty vlogger in 2009 — amassing nearly seven million followers across platforms — has now made the transition to
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with killing current wife
Former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband faces a murder charge in the death of his current wife, officials said Tuesday. Delaware's New Castle County Police said William Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday after a grand jury returned a one-count indictment against him
Nelson Peltz accuses Bob Iger of rigging Disney’s CEO succession to stay in power
Peltz accused Disney’s outgoing chief executive of manipulating the company’s succession to retain power by setting his replacement up to fail.
Watch live: Democrats hold forum on Trump immigration enforcement after fatal shootings
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) will hold a public forum Tuesday on the Trump administration's "violent tactics and disproportionate use of force" in its immigration enforcement operations. The forum comes as Democrats have pushed for reforms
Epstein survivor named in documents calls DOJ’s release ‘egregious’
An Epstein survivor said seeing her name unredacted in the documents broke her "trust in the Justice Department."
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
Death of an Indian Tech Worker
"A wave of suicides and widespread AI-fueled layoffs reveal a workforce under extreme pressure."
Jeffrey Epstein asked woman to buy Snow White costume before notorious email exchange with ex-Barclays chief Jes Staley
“I would love to take photos of you in a Snow White costume. You can get it from the costume store,” Epstein wrote to a woman on June 20, 2010.
Study highlights stressed faults in potential shale gas region in South Africa
A swarm of small earthquakes within the Karoo Basin in South Africa has revealed a critically stressed fault that could be perturbed by potential shale gas exploration in the area, according to a new report. The analysis by Benjamin Whitehead of the University of Cape Town and
Trouble-Plagued Brooklyn Mirage Allegedly Reopening In June With A New Name
The supposed re-opening of the Brooklyn Mirage has felt like just that — a mirage — since its now-bankrupt parent company Avant Gardner announced in December 2024 that the East Williamsburg venue would be getting a bunch of security-related upgrades. Following a year-long saga
Chris Stapleton Says His New Super Bowl Ad Is ‘Very Non-AI’
The country singer looks back at his viral National Anthem performance, previews his summer tour, and rolls outs an ad for his whiskey line
Megadeth Are Number One … Finally!
No longer standing in the shadows, Dave Mustaine can appreciate that his band is on top at last
Skyrim lead designer says the next Elder Scrolls should look at how Baldur’s Gate 3 made things ‘meaningful,’ because ‘the gaming community has spoken’
"Bethesda games have maybe pulled back from doing that a little bit."
The strategic awakening of middle powers
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. “The powerful have their power. But we have something, too – the capacity to stop pretending, to name realities, to build our strength at home and to act together.” With those words during a
Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal
By Orhan Qereman, Khalil Ashawi and Feras Maqdisi QAMISHLI, Syria, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said, implementing a U.S.-backed deal to bring
Grad Student Homebrews Cosmic Dust in the Lab
“It’s like we have recreated a little bit of the universe in a bottle in our lab” The post Grad Student Homebrews Cosmic Dust in the Lab appeared first on Nautilus .
Universal Music Promotes Bruce Resnikoff to Chairman of UMe Catalog Division, Jamie Krents Named President-CEO
Universal Music Group announced that Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of UMG, has been promoted to UMe’s Chairman. At the same time, Jamie Krents has been promoted to President and CEO of UMe, in addition to
US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
The United States is still planning talks with Iranian officials this week, the White House said Tuesday, even after a US warplane shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. "I just spoke with special envoy (Steve) Witkoff, and
Cosmic radiation brought to light: Researchers measure ionization in dark cloud for the first time
Where starlight doesn't reach, new things are born: For the first time, an international research team has directly measured the effect of cosmic radiation in a cold molecular cloud. The observation shows how charged high-energy particles influence the gas in these lightless
‘American Idol’ to Stream Live on Disney+ For the First Time, Launches Companion Podcast (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney+ is going to Hollywood! Starting next month, “American Idol” will stream live on Disney+ in addition to ABC for the first time. (The show will also continue to stream tape-delayed the next day on Hulu). That means “American Idol” will join “Dancing With the Stars” as a
BBC Studios Promotes Eve Frederick to EVP of Unscripted Production in Los Angeles
BBC Studios has promoted Eve Frederick to executive vice president of production for the unscripted team in Los Angeles. Frederick oversees a slate of TV programming that includes ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” — which broke ratings records in its 34th season — plus Netflix’s
Co-op murder coverup game 'We Are So Cooked' hasn't been announced yet and it's already going viral
This co-op murder coverup game with wonky physics hasn't even been announced, yet footage of it is exploding on the internet.
Minnesota Prosecutors Quit En Masse Thanks to Pam Bondi’s Orders
The Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeing a wave of resignations following the Department of Justice’s handling of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Eight lawyers are either leaving or have announced their intentions to quit the office, following six other
A collection of thousands of photographs of NYC...
A collection of thousands of photographs of NYC restaurants (2002-2008) taken by Noah Kalina. Quite an archive of interior design from that era. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
House Democrat: DHS is 'greatest threat to the homeland right now'
Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) on Tuesday said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the “greatest threat” to the homeland right now as Democrats fight to reform the agency and restrict the Trump administration's most controversial immigration enforcement practices. “Let me
Daddy Yankee at 50: Reggaeton Icon Looks Back at Legendary Career
In an exclusive interview, the Latin music pioneer talks about embarking on a new era
Olympic Skater Has ‘Minions’ Music Rights Approved for Games
Spanish athlete Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate won’t have to find a new song to skate to at the Winter Olympics after all. After he initially faced copyright issues, the 26-year-old figure skating champion said he’s been granted permission to perform his fan-favorite “Minions”
Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Getting More Magic Cards And They Look Amazing
Gale and Shadowheart are the stars of the latest Secret Lair drop The post Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Getting More Magic Cards And They Look Amazing appeared first on Kotaku .
Evelyn Gray – “Clotheslines”
Up until last year, Evelyn Gray led Tapir!, the arty UK indie band. Tapir! broke up last year, and now Grey is working on new music with Yuri Shibuichi and Hywel Pryer, the same producers who worked on Tapir!’s 2024 swan song The Pilgrim, Their God And The King Of My Decrepit
Research finds 'cheap stock' options common before IPOs, averaging fivefold gains
Before the opening bell ever rings on a company's initial public offerings, some of the executives may already be sitting on a quiet windfall.
