Oscar-Nominated ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Screenwriter Released on Bail From Iran Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian, imprisoned for condemning Tehran's violent crackdown on protesters, was released on bail after 17 days behind bars.
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Otters as ocean doctors: How a 40-year watch on Brazil's coasts reveals hidden threats to estuaries
For 40 years, scientists have been monitoring the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) along the southern coast of Brazil. A study published in Estuarine Management and Technologies reveals that these charismatic mammals are far more than just inhabitants of the coast; they
I've found a nifty gaming mouse comparison tool that's the next best thing for communicating hand-feel, beyond sticking my mitts straight through the monitor
Flick of the wrist.
Hytale is finally adding animal taming for its farming sim fans after its surprising absence at launch
Update 3 also adds sickles, overhauls climbing, improves combat, and more.
Neon Lands Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Next Movie ‘All of a Sudden’
The indie powerhouse nabbed North American rights out of Berlin.
Eleven killed in multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged "narco-trafficking operations" carried out by the US since September.
Science on the double: How an AI-powered 'digital twin' accelerates chemistry and materials discoveries
Understanding what complex chemical measurements reveal about materials and reactions can take weeks or months of analysis. But now, an AI-powered platform developed by researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) could reduce
Newly announced action game Become lets you play as a sentient sperm trying to reach the egg, and yes I am just writing about it because of the name
"Learn, adapt, and grow stronger as you explore the fascinating but dangerous microcosm of the human reproductive system."
Landslide election victory starts next phase of Bangladesh story
The next phase of Bangladesh’s story began last week with the landslide election of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Following his victory, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman noted that his government will focus on fixing “a fragile economy that’s beset by weakened institutions and
Penske Media Opens State-of-the-Art Movie Theater in Los Angeles
A new state-of-the-art movie theater that seats up to 100 has opened at the West Los Angeles headquarters of Penske Media Corporation, Variety‘s parent company. The movie theater is equipped with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision technologies and is available for premieres,
For Black History Month, Trump’s racism again revealed
President Trump has been accused of racism for posting an AI-generated video of former President Obama and his wife as apes, as well as for denying Black achievements, blocking Black advancement, and whitewashing the racist atrocities and systemic discrimination inflicted on
Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll’s Wife, Holds Nothing Back in New Memoir Excerpt
In this excerpt from Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic , she deals with a breakup the best way she knows how: "I’ve always said that in order to get over one boy, get under another"
Vote Dizzy!
In 1964, legendary jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie ran for President as a write-in candidate . Some of the more interesting details about his campaign: If elected, he’d rename the White House to the Blues House. Running mate was slated to be Phyllis Diller. “She seems to have
Seal pup communication is more similar to that of humans than previously thought, researcher finds
Common seal pups communicate in ways that are more similar to humans than previously thought. For instance, they take turns when "speaking" and their calls become increasingly alike when they spend time around each other. This is shown by research conducted by biologist Koen de
Lana Del Rey – “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”
Lana Del Rey didn’t go country after all. For a few years, we’ve been waiting on a new album that’s gone through a few different titles, most recently Stove. Apparently, it’s on track to come out this year, and now Del Rey has shared “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” the
Censoring Stephen Colbert's interviews is bad regardless of your political party
CBS News prevented The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from airing its James Talerico interview. Let's all agree: That's bad.
The Price of Professional Honesty: What Lies Behind the Attacks on Developer Semenyachenko
The wave of criticism directed at the developer Alexey Semenyachenko following the publication of excerpts from an audio recording of his interview with a Russian-language European media outlet in the Russian media space is telling not so much for the content of the complaints
Ban or guide? Teens say parents and schools should listen, not restrict
There is much debate about the role of social media in young people's lives. But what do adolescents themselves think about it? In any case, they feel they are not being listened to enough, according to a new study by Radboud University. The report outlines how young people
Why the Canadian finance minister is taking an interest in the euro
François-Philippe Champagne was the special guest at Monday’s meeting of euro area finance ministers in Brussels – the first time a Canadian representative had been invited to this restricted format, from which non-euro area ministers are normally excluded.
Struggling Norwegian Cruise Line faces turnaround effort as activist investor reveals 10% stake
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Tuesday revealed it has built up a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line and plans to launch a turnaround effort at the struggling ship operator.
The radical world of red-winged fairy wrens
Fairy wrens are everywhere. Go anywhere in Australia and there will be at least one local fairy wren. They're not endangered. In fact, it would be hard to imagine an animal less endangered than fairy wrens. So what do we gain from researching them? Quite a lot actually.
Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav’s real plan was to let Paramount, Netflix ‘duke it out’: sources
Zaslav did that by keeping the lines of communication open with paramount chief David Ellison and his mega billionaire father Larry Ellison, who is bankrolling the company’s bid.
Belgium summons US ambassador over antisemitism accusation
Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador to the nation for a meeting Tuesday after he accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians in a social media post. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called comments from U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White
Neon Buys Ryusuke Hamaguchi‘s Paris-Set ‘All of a Sudden’
Neon has scooped U.S. rights to Ryusuke Hamaguchi‘s (“Drive My Car”) French movie “All of a Sudden.” The project is produced and sold internationally by Cinefrance. It’s the first major deal – believed to be in the seven-figure range — of the European Film Market so far. The
A smart fluid that can be reconfigured with temperature
Imagine a "smart fluid" whose internal structure can be rearranged just by changing temperature. In a new study published in Matter, researchers report a way to overcome a long-standing limitation in a class of "smart fluids" called nematic liquid crystal microcolloids,
AI system TongGeometry generates and solves olympiad-level geometry problems
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is a prestigious competition featuring talented high school students from around the world, in which competitors solve complicated mathematical problems. Geometry problems from these kinds of competitions—in particular, the formal
Martin Scorsese Role in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Revealed in Trailer
The iconic director pops up in the new Star Wars trailer, as fans weigh in with their reactions.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ U.S. Tour
“We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming!” Springsteen says in a statement
Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures
A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.
Jeff Tweedy – “Love Takes Miles” (Cameron Winter Cover)
Last month, Cameron Winter was supposed to play Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky Festival, but the rising rocker dropped off due to scheduling conflicts. Even after Winter and Tweedy got hot dogs together in Chicago last year, we are left wondering: What does Jeff Tweedy think of the Geese
Hybe America Relaunches Big Machine Label Group as Blue Highway Records, Appoints Jake Basden as CEO
Following Scott Borchetta’s departure last week, Hybe America has announced the relaunch of Big Machine Label Group as country and Americana label Blue Highway Records, with veteran music executive Jake Basen serving as the company’s CEO. Basden is departing his post as
'As DRAM prices continue to rise, protecting product authenticity has become increasingly important': Corsair changes Vengeance DDR5 packaging in bid to deter scams
Corsair memory is getting even safer to buy—assuming you can actually afford it.
Witkoff may have gone out on a limb with a new Iran agreement
The US-Iran “indirect” talks in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, lasted between three and four hours. Omani diplomats acted as intermediaries. The US delegation did not meet directly with the Iranians. Thus suggestions were carried from one side to the other, and vice
EVE Online rolls out 'AI-powered assistance feature' for new players, promises it 'does not produce game content, create art, or replace creative work'
Aura Guidance sounds like it might be an effective implementation of AI—but CCP knows how people feel about AI.
James Van Der Beek’s Friend Defends Family’s $2.6 Million GoFundMe: ‘You Have No Idea the Pain’
Actor Mehcad Brooks hit back at a naysayer who criticized James Van Der Beek's family for turning to GoFundMe for help after the star's death
Four islanders land on remote Chagos atoll, hope to block UK–Mauritius deal
Feb 17 - Four Chagos islanders have landed on one of the Indian Ocean archipelago's atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, a move they hope will complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius.
In a desperate attempt to undo the damage of accidentally wiping their fiancée's Red Dead Redemption 2 save, someone paid $159 to enlist Arthur Morgan's voice actor to apologise for them
That's one way to do it.
Democrats, Republicans strike deal on North Carolina voter rolls
Democrats and Republicans have agreed to allow more than 73,000 voters in North Carolina whose registration is incomplete to remain on the state’s voter roll for upcoming elections, according to a settlement. The agreement, signed Monday by the Republican National Committee
Ossoff knocks Trump as 'spiritually broken president'
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Sunday ripped into President Trump and his allies, accusing the commander-in-chief of being a "spiritually broken president"
Navigation apps can help level the playing field for ride-hail drivers
Technology is making the ride-hail industry more accessible than ever, according to new research published in the Strategic Management Journal. The study, conducted by academics at the National University of Singapore (NUS), shows that navigation apps are not just a
