Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year
Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.
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From beyond the grave: Archaeologists bring 'vampire' back to life after 400 years
After 400 years, the face of a so-called “vampire” has been reconstructed by bioarchaeologists. It follows the discovery in 2023 of a man buried face down in Croatia; a Slavic folklore practice meant to prevent the dead from returning as mythical blood-thirsty demons.
Sinking star: Mercedes operating profits dropped by more than 50%
Following a year marked by US tariffs and severe competition from China, the German car manufacturer Mercedes recorded a huge drop in operating profits in 2025.
Henry McMaster endorses Pamela Evette to succeed him as South Carolina governor
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) on Thursday endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) to succeed him when he leaves office at the end of the year, emphasizing their partnership. “Together, we broke records, creating new jobs. We delivered the largest tax cut in state history
German Industry Welcomes Film Funding Boost, Investment Commitment For Streamers, Broadcasters
German film and TV industry representatives in Berlin on Thursday welcomed plans by the federal government to increase film funding to €250 million ($297 million) annually and introduce an investment commitment with an opt-out clause that ensures streamers and broadcasters
Overwatch Players Are Selling Out The Cause For Lootboxes
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Traitor’ plays through Winston’s headphones
Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets
The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies.
Berlin Age-Gap Romance ‘Only Rebels Win’ Director on Working With ‘Succession’s’ Hiam Abbas and the Film’s Provocative Aspects: ‘I Throw a Bomb and See People React to It’
“Succession” star Hiam Abbas plays a role that is the polar opposite of Marcia Roy in French-Lebanese director Danielle Arbid’s age-gap drama “Only Rebels Win” that opens Berlin’s Panorama section. The Palestinian actress — who in the HBO series played the third and final wife
CIA makes new push to recruit Chinese military officers as informants
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 - Just weeks after a dramatic purge of China's top general, the CIA is moving to capitalize on any resulting discord with a new public video targeting potential informants in the Chinese military.
Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Hilary Duff Announces ‘The Lucky Me’ World Tour
The massive trek follows her intimate Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour
Hilary Duff Announces ‘The Lucky Me’ World Tour, Her First Global Run in Almost Two Decades
Hilary Duff has announced “The Lucky Me” world tour, her first global headlining trek in nearly two decades. The pop singer hinted at the tour during the final stop on her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” mini-tour last month in Los Angeles. Now, she’s unveiling the dates for “The
Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks
The UK regulator said Kick Online Entertainment failed to introduce age checks required for porn sites.
Saudi Arabia appoints new investment minister in diversification plan pivot
DUBAI, Feb 12 - Saudi Arabia appointed Fahd bin Abduljalil bin Ali al Saif as the new investment minister, it said on Thursday, replacing Khalid Al-Falih who oversaw the kingdom's opening to foreign investment amid massive economic diversification plans.
Deadpool arrived just in time to change superhero movies forever
Discover how Deadpool's 2016 release perfectly aligned with the superhero genre's evolution, defying conventions and setting a new standard for R-rated comic book films.
Actor-style headshots from the 80s of artists like...
Actor-style headshots from the 80s of artists like Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Jenny Holzer, and Robert Longo.
Watch live: Minnesota, DHS officials testify before Senate on immigration enforcement
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday morning will hear testimony from the Trump administration and Minnesota officials on federal immigration enforcement efforts in the North Star State. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) and
How AI is distorting online research, from polls to public policy
Artificial intelligence is increasingly able to simulate human behavior and answer online surveys and political polls, putting the reliability of survey-based research at risk. Consequences can be serious, not only for science and research—online surveys are a cornerstone of
‘Off Campus’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon, Season 1 to Premiere in May
The “Off Campus” series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video has been renewed for Season 2 ahead of the series premiere, Variety has learned. Amazon has also revealed that Season 1 of the show will bow in May 2026, though an exact premiere date will be announced at a later date.
This amendment can protect our elections from foreign interference
This year’s midterms are expected to set a new advertising record — an estimated $11 billion. How much of that money will come from foreign sources? Unfortunately, we don’t know the answer, but “dark money” is sure to have an outsized impact.
Dozens of Democrats call for removal of newly appointed OB-GYNs from vaccine advisory panel
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal of two OB-GYNs who were recently appointed to the nation’s top vaccine advisory committee, citing the doctors’ “well-documented history” of anti-vaccine ideology. The lawmakers said in a Thursday letter to Health and
DA Davidson Forecast 15%-20% ARR Growth For Varonis Systems, Inc. (VRNS) with Margin Rebound by 2027
Cancer in the EU: Cases rising across the bloc as health spending surges
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden.
US Navy ships collide during refueling, 2 personnel injured
Two U.S. Navy ships collided Wednesday in an area patrolled by the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom), leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to military officials. The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and Supply-class fast combat support
Luxury and AI stocks drive European markets to record highs
Upbeat earnings from Hermès and industrial groups linked to data-centre demand pushed the STOXX 600 to new highs.
