Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Addresses Mother’s Suspected Kidnappers: ‘We Need You to Reach Out’

In a new video posted by Guthrie, her brother said their family is waiting for contact from the potential abductor

Governments urged to fix faulty radar in economic models disregarding climate risk

Economic models used by governments, central banks and investors are increasingly understating physical climate risk because they rely on assumptions that break down as the world moves toward higher levels of warming, according to a new report from University of Exeter and

Prosperity plants grow in demand in Malaysia as Chinese New Year gets closer

Among the most popular prosperity plants is the Lucky Bamboo.

‘Fing!’ Review: Roald Dahl Meets E.T. in Jeffrey Walker’s Classical Tale of a Problem Child and Her Lovable Creature

In “Fing!,” Jeffrey Walker’s whimsical thing of wonder, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Maureen Meek (Blake Harrison and Mia Wasikowska) couldn’t have been more aptly christened with that quirky last name. Two geeky, modest and exceedingly mild-mannered librarians, they meet under

Venezuela’s legislature advances urgent amnesty law to free jailed protesters and critics

Venezuela’s legislature is moving forward with a proposed amnesty law that would grant clemency to protesters and government critics jailed in recent years.

Bank of England keep interest rate on hold at 3,75%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a narrow 5-4 margin to keep interest rates on hold at 3,75%. In its first meeting of 2026, four members voted to reduce the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Markets reacted positively with sterling at US$

The Sustainable Jewelry Brand Worn by Reese Witherspoon and Hailey Bieber Unveils a ‘Paperclip’ Diamond Bracelet for Valentine’s Day

Luxury jewelry brand VRAI has long been a favorite among the Hollywood set, with its covet-worthy pieces worn by everyone from Emma Stone and Reese Witherspoon, to Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber and Zoe Saldana. Gwen Stefani even wore a VRAI cross necklace on her wedding day to

Trump launches online prescription drug platform TrumpRx: What to know

The Trump administration's promised direct-to-consumer drug platform TrumpRx has officially gone live, with President Trump on Thursday calling it "one of the most transformative health care initiatives of all time." The website TrumpRx.gov currently features a collection of 43

Study: Why Nobel Prize-level materials have yet to reach industry

Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, polluted water, and increasingly strict environmental regulations are driving the search for materials that can efficiently trap pollutants at the molecular level. For more than two decades, this challenge has drawn scientific attention

Charles C. Stevenson, Jr., Who Played Smitty the Bartender on ‘Will and Grace,’ Dies at 95

Charles C. Stevenson, Jr., an actor known for roles in “Will and Grace,” “Dr. House,” “Ghost World” and more, died on Jan. 19 in Camarillo, Calif. of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Over his decades-long career, Stevenson became known for his supporting appearances in a

Malinowski wins Democratic nod for Sherrill seat in New Jersey

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) is projected to win the Democratic nomination for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) old seat in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Malinowski competed with 10 other Democrats for the nomination, including Essex County Commission

Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori

Into the neutrino fog: The ghosts haunting our search for dark matter

Ciaran O'Hare scribbles symbols using colored markers across his whiteboard like he's trying to solve a crime—or perhaps planning one. He bounces around the edges of the board, slowly filling it with sharp angles and curling letters. I watch on, and when he senses I'm losing

AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore headline Super Bowl commercials

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry on the field.

California Post Alliance Seeks Standalone Tax Incentive to Stop Post-Production Downturn

Citing a disastrous downturn in jobs and income, Hollywood post-production workers have formed a coalition, the California Post Alliance (CAPA), to promote greater tax incentives in the California legislature. At a kickoff rally attended by more than 200 at Burbank’s Evergreen

Cancer cases rising among children and young people in Nepal

Doctors blame changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets and sedentary habits for the surge.

Large study shows scaling startups risk increasing gender gaps

When startups scale quickly, founders often make hurried hiring decisions that unintentionally disadvantage women, according to new study from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden. The study shows how the pressures of rapid growth increase the likelihood that founders

Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects

It is a big issue for her ahead of the election on Feb 8 that will make or break her govt.

Mideast source to Haaretz: U.S. drops demand for Iran talks to cover ballistic program, proxies

Despite the current rhetoric coming out of Tehran, the source added, Iran may eventually be willing to give up it nuclear program

Kyoto’s famed Ginkakuji temple to raise admission fees for first time in 32 years

Money generated through the hike will be used to maintain the temple’s cultural properties and gardens.

Japan PM’s push for counter-espionage law splits parties in snap election

The LDP has pledged to “comprehensively strengthen” the country’s intelligence services.

Baldur’s Gate 3 HBO show will pick up where BG3 ended

Created by The Last of Us' writer Craig Mazin, HBO's Baldur's Gate show will feature both old and new characters.

DHS watchdog details extensive probes into Trump's immigration crackdown

The investigations include reviews of hiring, interior immigration enforcement and expedited removal of individuals by ICE and CBP.

Uber ordered to pay woman $8.5M in first trial over driver sex assault claims

The jury found that the driver was an agent of Uber, so the company was responsible for his actions.

New VRscores database maps workplace politics across 530,000 US employers

Researchers, including Professor of Management and Organization Reuben Hurst at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, have produced VRscores, an unprecedented public database for understanding the partisan lean of different employers in the United

Amazon shares tumble as $200B AI spending spree rattles investors

CEO Andy Jassy struck a defiant tone in the company's conference call to discuss results, swiping at competitors and boasting about AWS's many new offerings.

Nationals praise Washington Post sports reporters

The Washington Nationals gave a shoutout to Washington Post reporters, a day after the newspaper announced plans to shut down its sports department as part of company-wide cuts. “Journalists from The Washington Post have chronicled the biggest and most important moments in our

Mew Play Their Final Show

In 2024, Mew announced they were breaking up . The Danish rockers celebrated three decades of being a band with some farewell shows last year, and tonight they performed their final gig ever in London. The post Mew Play Their Final Show appeared first on Stereogum .

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don't: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

When viewers tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will see pristine, white slopes, groomed tracks and athletes racing over snow-covered landscapes, thanks in part to a storm that blanketed the mountain venues of the Italian Alps with fresh powder just in time.

‘Baldur’s Gate’ HBO Series in the Works From ‘The Last of Us’ Co-Creator Craig Mazin

HBO is developing a TV adaptation of Hasbro’s fantasy role-playing video game series “Baldur’s Gate.” Craig Mazin, the co-creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit video game adaptation “The Last of Us,” will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Mazin is also the created of

Domestic partners 'increasingly likely' to use poison to harm, kill partners, DHS says

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning law enforcement agencies across the U.S. about an uptick in people using poisons, such as cyanide, to kill or harm their domestic partners. There were 17 documented instances of people using chemical or biological toxins

A Baldur's Gate HBO series is in the works, will be set directly after Baldur's Gate 3 with new and returning characters

Craig Mazin, co-creator of HBO's Last of Us series, is at the helm, reports Deadline.

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue

The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

TrumpRx website launches as prez vows Americans will ‘save a fortune’ on everything from Ozempic to fertility treatments

“Find the world’s lowest prices on prescription drugs,” TrumpRx.gov reads.

A Baldur’s Gate TV Show Is Happening In The Worst Way Possible

Craig Mazin, the showrunner behind HBO's The Last of Us series, is heading up the adaptation

Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

Thailand is holding a general election on Feb 8 in a three-way contest.

Thai PM Anutin’s gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

Polls show the electoral contest remains a three-way tussle among Bhumjaithai, the People's Party and Pheu Thai.

Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

BANGKOK, Feb 6 - When Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec. 12, he did so hoping a surge of nationalism fuelled by last year's deadly border clashes with Cambodia would help him consolidate power in a general election.

Trump lets New START lapse

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump lets New START lapse President Trump will let a treaty to limit nuclear weapons for the U.S. and Russia expire on Thursday, he confirmed in a

Can robots ever be graceful?

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Trump rule threatens 50K federal workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump cements rule making it easier to fire feds The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule that gives it the power to more easily fire an estimated

A tumultuous two decades in Thailand’s politics

Thailand has seen five prime ministers brought down in the past two decades.

Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?

More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.

New Zealand celebrates national day with call to support Maori and preserve unity

SYDNEY, Feb 6 - New Zealand must continue to evolve in a way that empowers its Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, as the country on Friday marked the anniversary of the signing of its founding document.

Why cheaper power alone isn't enough to end energy poverty in summer

Australia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of the highest per-capita rates of rooftop solar uptake in the world.