Intel's 'Big Battlemage' GPU rumoured to be launching soon but only as a megabucks Pro graphics card with 32 GB of VRAM

PC gamers just can't get a break...

Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group

HONG KONG, Jan 22 - Hong Kong's High Court is set to start on Thursday the landmark national security trial of three former leaders of a now disbanded group that organised annual vigils marking Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

Hong Kong's squeeze on Tiananmen crackdown commemorations

HONG KONG, Jan 22 - Hong Kong's High Court will begin on Thursday a landmark subversion trial of the leaders of a group that once organised annual commemorations of Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in 1989.

Snow is vital for the Pyrenees, and it's disappearing fast

Snow is a defining feature of mountain ranges, and of winter itself for much of the world. But beyond its scenic value, snow plays a vital role in mountain ecosystems, as well as a range of human socioeconomic activity, and it is one of the climatic elements most sensitive to

New analysis suggests carbon markets must account for storage duration in pricing removals

Carbon dioxide removal technologies are becoming increasingly important for climate action, but their differing storage times matter for policy design. A new study published in Environmental and Resource Economics by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

The Great Crime Decline Is Happening All Across the Country. “What has...

The Great Crime Decline Is Happening All Across the Country . “What has changed nationally is a huge investment by the federal government in prevention in response to the COVID epidemic. Investing in education, police, librarians, community centers…”

Gabrielle Goliath to Seek Legal Action After Axed Venice Biennale Pavilion

The artist reportedly alleges that South Africa’s minister of culture acted unconstitutionally in canceling her commission, which included references to Gaza.

Man Allegedly Pretending To Be An ICE Agent Broke Into A House And Tried To Steal A PlayStation

A 17-year-old boy punched the man after he reportedly climbed in through a window while carrying a knife The post Man Allegedly Pretending To Be An ICE Agent Broke Into A House And Tried To Steal A PlayStation appeared first on Kotaku .

Bruce Bilson, Emmy-Winning Director on ‘Get Smart’ and ‘The Odd Couple,’ Dies at 97

Bruce Bilson, who won an Emmy for directing “Get Smart” and directed hundreds of TV episodes, died on Jan. 16 in Los Angeles. He was 97. Bilson was best known for directing the secret agent sitcom parody “Get Smart,” for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding

Ubisoft's cancellations-and-closures announcement sparks major union backlash against CEO Yves Guillemot, and the inevitable call for a strike: 'Perhaps he needs to be reminded that it is his employees who make the games'

Raise your hand if you saw this coming.

David Siegel, Veteran Producer and Production Manager on ‘The Hangover’ Trilogy and ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love,’ Dies at 70

David Siegel, a veteran producer who worked on films including “The Hangover” trilogy, “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and more, died on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles. He was 70 years old. Over the last four decades, Siegel contributed to a number of the most enduring studio films, collaborating

Jeffries urged opposition to contempt recommendation for the Clintons

Funding bill claws back some EV charging cash, seeks to shield FEMA from Trump

A funding bill released this week would claw back hundreds of millions of dollars passed to fund electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure passed under the Biden administration. The bill in question, released Tuesday, would fund the departments of Homeland Security,

Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck, Jenny Slate, Anna Wintour Pulled Into Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Newly unsealed messages show how Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds leaned on the support of their industry friends amid growing tension with Lively's It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni

Queens Museum Leader Sally Tallant to Step Down After Seven Years

Under Tallant, the museum secured a $26 million expansion allocation from the city, but also drew controversy and criticism.

Remembering Harvey Pratt, Roger Allers, and Robert Burleigh

This week, we honor the designer of the Native American Veterans Memorial, a Disney animator, a picture book illustrator, and others.

Most economists see Fed holding key interest rate through March: Survey

Most economists are expecting the Federal Reserve to hold key interest rates steady, according to a Wednesday survey. A Reuters poll found that 58 percent of surveyed economists predict no change this quarter, while a majority expect two cuts later this year. In a narrow vote

New York judge calls GOP-held House district 'unconstitutional,' orders new map

A New York judge ruled Wednesday that Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’s (R-N.Y.) congressional district was unconstitutionally configured and ordered the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission to create a new map ahead of the 2026 midterms. Acting New York state Supreme Court

From ‘Wuthering Heights’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’: The Best Books Hitting Your Screens This Year

The literary set is in for a treat this year, with a swelling slate of movies and T.V series based on bestselling books releasing throughout 2026. Just this month saw the HBO Max release of “Heated Rivalry,” adapted from Rachel Reid’s romance series, in addition to Netflix’s

Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil

China strengthened its grip on global clean‑energy supply chains in 2025, taking about a 70% share in each of the electric vehicle (EV) and battery sectors, while US energy policy under former president Donald Trump continued to prioritize oil and gas. China accounted for 70.3%

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump for early prison release after fraud conviction

Theranos founder Elizabeth ⁠Holmes has asked President Trump to commute ⁠her sentence after she ⁠was convicted of defrauding investors in her now-defunct blood-testing startup ​that was once valued at $9 billion, a notice on the Justice Department website showed. The Justice

Troye Sivan Launches Substack To Tell Off Cosmetic Procedure Influencer Who Critiqued His Face

There are many, many valid reasons to critique celebrities. Showing natural signs of aging should not be one of them. And yet, there's a whole world out there full of cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and other purported professionals of the youth-preserving persuasion telling

House panel advances bill allowing Congress to block advanced chip exports

The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would allow Congress to block advanced AI chip exports to U.S. foreign adversaries, after securing overwhelming bipartisan support. The panel voted 42-2-1 to advance the AI Overwatch Act, a measure that would

NATO allies take on Trump as Greenland threats ‘rupture’ global order

The leaders of some of America’s closest allies used the Davos summit this week to confront a new world order under President Trump in which the U.S. is an unreliable partner, at best, and increasingly viewed as an adversary. The leaders of Canada and France were among those

Massive cloud with metallic winds discovered orbiting mystery object

Sweeping winds of vaporized metals have been found in a massive cloud that dimmed the light of a star for nearly nine months. This discovery, made with the Gemini South telescope in Chile, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, offers a rare glimpse into the chaotic

In Togo, a group of formidable businesswomen are celebrated for their legacy

NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu continues his journey along West Africa's most ambitious urban corridor. In Togo, he meets the Nana Benz — icons of past prosperity in a region where opportunity is shifting.

WoW's pre-Midnight patch slams players with massive fashion costs as the overhauled transmog system makes outfitting your alts absurdly expensive: 'Feels like they hired a mobile game monetization consultant'

Fashion demands a high price—but maybe it shouldn't be this high.

Al Gore accosts Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick after Trump official’s Davos speech

“I sat and listened to his remarks,” Gore, an avid environmentalist, told The Post in a statement.

Parasitic fungi infect nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, altering Baltic Sea nutrient cycles

Under the lead of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) the influence of parasitic fungi on the physiology and survival of cyanobacteria in the Baltic Sea was investigated. Such infections are known from lakes. Due to the high nutrient load in the

Single enzyme found to control formation of immune cells critical for health

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that an enzyme involved in protein translation is essential for circulating immune

Ethanol deal in sight as GOP leaders haggle over funding bill

Maine factory that makes Lincoln Logs to close, setting off frantic search for new manufacturer

“We are desperately looking for a vendor here that manufactures custom wood parts,” Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun, told The Post.

Beloved California-born java chain Peet’s Coffee set to shutter multiple locations amid $18 billion takeover

A more than three-decade-old outpost of California java chain Peet's Coffee is expected to close as the company an $18 billion takeover of the beloved brand.

Falling in Love With Vintage Gay Films

What it’s like to “rediscover” vintage gay adult films from the 1970s and 1980s in a moment of state repression.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen walks fine line in appeal trial

Back on the stand after a first day of hearings on Tuesday, Marine Le Pen continues to deny having run a coordinated scheme to misuse European Parliament funds.

'Devastating' parasitic screwworm that can lay eggs on people creeps closer to US

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a screwworm case can be fatal in humans.

Joshua Idehen – “This Is The Place”

We’ve been grooving to tunes from Joshua Idehen’s debut album I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try since last fall. Today the Stockholm-based performer has another relentlessly positive jam to go along with “It Always Was” and

Video Game God Of War Congratulates Live Action God Of War

Also: is Unreal Engine really to blame for modern VFX? The post Video Game God Of War Congratulates Live Action God Of War appeared first on Kotaku .

Tim Walz's distant relative Lynne Walz running for Nebraska governor

Lynne Walz, a distant relative of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), launched a campaign on Wednesday for governor of Nebraska. “After listening to folks across the state, I am officially running for Governor! Nebraska is built on grit and common sense, and I am ready to bring those

The Promiscuous Lives of Beluga Whales

A peek into their private lives reveals mate-switching from season to season The post The Promiscuous Lives of Beluga Whales appeared first on Nautilus .

'I felt like the only person in the universe': The quiet rise of living alone in China

As one-person households rise across China, more young adults are finding freedom in living alone - and confronting the emotional costs that come with it.

Trump announces Greenland ‘framework,’ backs off 8-nation tariffs

President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a possible agreement on Greenland, though Trump provided few details and no timeline. Trump’s comments came just hours after he took his case for acquiring

Commentary: China’s marathon boom needs a second wind

China's enormous growth in distance running neatly mirrors the country’s rise as an economic power, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.

Nature-inspired 'POMbranes' could transform water recycling in textile and pharma industries

Scientists have collaborated to develop a new class of highly precise filtration membranes. The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could significantly reduce energy consumption and enable large-scale water reuse in industry. The team includes

‘Love Island USA’ Was the Most-Watched Streaming Original TV Season in 2025, According to Luminate Year-End TV Report

Luminate, the data research company owned by Variety parent PMC, published its year-end 2025 film and TV report on Wednesday, and among the surprises: Peacock’ “Love Island USA” was the most-watched streaming original TV season — growing its year-to-year viewership by 150%.

Meet the marten: An updated look at a rare, adorable carnivore

Oregon State University researchers have painted a clearer picture of the coastal marten, a secretive, ferret-sized forest carnivore renowned for its cuteness but nearly driven to extinction by human activity in the 20th century.

Joshua Chuquimia Crampton Announces New Album Anata: Hear “Ch’uwanchaña ~El Golpe Final~”

Along with his sibling Chuquimamani-Condori, Joshua Chuquimia Crampton is one-half of Los Thuthanaka, the experimental duo who made one of last year’s best albums. Now Crampton is following that up with a new solo album called Anata, which arrives in just a couple of weeks. Its

Jobi Riccio – “Buzzkill”

We named Jobi Riccio’s debut Whiplash one of the best country albums of 2023, though her music has at least as much to do with alternative rock. The Nashville artist has been gradually doling out singles since then, and today she shared a new one that’s billed as a preview of

“When South Morningside Primary School girls football team won the prestigious Edinburgh...

“When South Morningside Primary School girls football team won the prestigious Edinburgh Schools cup last year, they were presented with a small plastic trophy. It paled into comparison with the large, grand trophy given to the winning boys team… ”

House votes to repeal 2023 Biden wilderness protections in Minnesota using Congressional Review Act

The House voted to undo the Biden administration’s decision to block off mining in a wilderness area in Minnesota on Wednesday, using a limited legislative tool to go after the 2023 action. The 214-208 vote seeks to undo protections for an area around Minnesota’s Boundary