Tesla sees first annual revenue drop as it shifts to AI and robots

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk also announced plans to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles.

India unveils hypersonic as China, Pakistan push in Indian Ocean

India’s decision to publicly unveil a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile reflects a broader shift in its maritime strategy as it confronts mounting pressure from China’s expanding navy and Pakistan’s military modernization in the Indian Ocean. This month, multiple media

Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Ice-T Changed ‘Cop Killer’ Lyrics to ‘ICE Killer’ Because America Is ‘Headed to Some Really Ugly Terrain’: ‘I’m Just Protesting’

Ice-T recently told “The Breakfast Club” (via Entertainment Weekly) why he swapped the lyrics from his 1992 track “Cop Killer” to “ICE Killer” during a live performance. The Grammy winner explained that when he first did it during a Los Angeles show in July, it wasn’t a

Britain’s Starmer to meet China’s Xi in bid to reset strained ties

The visit to China comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally the US.

There's a turn-based tactics game about the eternal war between tea and coffee, and you can get it for free: 'We've made enough money from the game'

Sovereign Tea is yours to keep on Steam.

Africa: Life in Fossil Bones - What We Can Learn From Tiny Traces of Ancient Blood Chemicals

[The Conversation Africa] Blood tests are useful tools for doctors and scientific researchers: they can reveal a lot about a body's health. Usually, a blood sample is taken to get a picture of the large molecules that are present, such as cholesterols, lipids and proteins. This

Time for the US to let Chinese EVs roll in

It might come as a surprise that I’m writing a post advocating that the United States allow Chinese cars to be sold here. First of all, it’s well known that I view China as both an economic and a geopolitical threat to the US; I’ve repeatedly praised the US export controls that

Japan braces for more heavy snowstorms as midwinter election nears

TOKYO, Jan 29 - Northern and western parts of Japan face more heavy snowstorms later this week, the weather agency said on Thursday, as lawmakers campaign in the first winter election in 36 years, with the risk of lower voter turnout due to the freezing weather.

Japan braced for more heavy snowstorms as midwinter election nears

The snowfall could deter turnout in the upcoming Lower House election on Feb 8.

‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of Queen Corgi After She Prematurely Quits: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night,” which aired Jan. 28 on Fox. Cowabunga, dude. “The Masked Singer” sent home its latest notable on Wednesday during “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night.” Unmasked

Philippines hosts ASEAN foreign ministers’ retreat to tackle regional issues

It aims to set the group’s agenda for 2026 under the chairmanship of the Philippines.

DC crews pile snow at RFK Stadium site as city slowly digs out of storm

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Wednesday that the city has resorted to piling snow at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium amid growing frustration over the slow response to the storm. “Ice and snow are not melting—so crews are hauling them to the RFK site,” Bowser wrote in

‘Shelter’ Film Review: Jason Statham Versus the World Again, Scottish Edition

Taking a breather from the imperiling of Gerard Butler — their latest collaboration “Greenland 2: Migration” opened just three weeks ago — director Ric Roman Waugh puts Jason Statham through a similar action wringer in “Shelter.” This mix of espionage intrigue, shoot-outs and

China sends police to Australia in hunt for man who doused baby with coffee

The nine-month-old baby was attacked with boiling liquid while at a family picnic in 2024.

Grammys Announce Performers For Ozzy And D’Angelo Tributes

The Grammys are coming up. This Sunday, the awards show will take place at LA's Crypto.com Arena and we recently found out that all of the Best New Artist nominees will be performing. Now, the Recording Academy has announced the performers for the In Memoriam section. The post

South Korea’s former first lady jailed for bribery ahead of husband’s verdict

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare.

Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests, sources say

By Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and

Indigenous trees might be the secret to climate resilient dairy farming in Benin, says this new study

In the drylands of Benin, West Africa, livestock farming is under growing pressure. These vast, hot landscapes cover roughly 70% of the country's land area. Their sparse pastures and scattered trees sustain around six million grazing animals, including 2.5 million cattle, one

Britain's Starmer to meet China's Xi in bid to reset strained ties

BEIJING, Jan 29 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday for talks he hopes will deepen their economic relationship, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of distrust and acrimony.

6-month HIV PrEP makes coverage gains with insurers

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story 6-month HIV PrEP makes coverage gains with insurers Six months after its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the latest advancement in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is

California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change; can it survive?

California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur. The famed coastal road had been closed for more than three years after two major landslides buried the two-lane highway, and it took

Japan PM Takaichi's party seen gaining lower house majority in election, Nikkei poll shows

Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies aimed at tackling it

Parts of India, including the capital Delhi, were once again covered in thick smog recently as toxic pollution from industry and crop-burning engulfed the region. Even though India's National Clean Air Program has advanced clean air action, air pollution remains a reoccurring

Atom Zombie Smasher, a 15-year-old game, just got updated out of the blue on Steam

It's still got a download size less than 30MB.

Nicki Minaj Joins Donald Trump Onstage, Says She’s “The President’s #1 Fan”

Last year, Nicki Minaj's public spiral culminated in her unexpected appearance at Turning Points USA's AmericaFest in Arizona alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The rapper's descent into MAGA continued today as she spoke at a Treasury

Targeted support, belonging initiatives key for financially insecure students

A new report from Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) highlights the role colleges and universities can play in improving student outcomes by identifying financial insecurity early, and building coordinated support systems across counseling centers, academic

Fed Chair Jerome Powell dodges questions on criminal probe, his future — but has advice for his successor

His press conference was anything but the typical back-and-forth over the outlook for the economy and interest rates, as Powell was peppered with questions about a DOJ probe.

Fed holds firm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed keeps rates unchanged The Federal Reserve declined to cut interest rates Wednesday, holding steady amid President Trump’s battle to exert more influence over

Los Angeles Explores $5 Million Subsidy for Microdrama Production

The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to explore creating a $5 million subsidy for microdramas, the short-form vertical videos enjoying a surge in popularity. The council voted 14-0 to direct city staff to come up with public or private funding sources to support

Facebook-owner to nearly double AI spending this year

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Kid Rock Slams Ticketing Industry for Unfair Practices During Senate Testimony: It’s ‘Full of Greedy Snakes and Scoundrels’

Kid Rock gave an impassioned testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee earlier today, addressing the ongoing issues plaguing the ticketing industry and the unfair practices employed at the expense of both artists and fans. In his five-minute speech at the hearing, titled

Nicki Minaj Bravely Vows to Protect World’s Biggest Bully

After appearing with the president in Washington, the rapper posted a photo of her “Trump Gold Card" — which promises "U.S. residency in record time"

‘The man’ of her household: The rise and fall of South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee

She was prone to scandals and accused of overstepping her role, leading to many misogynistic attacks against her.

Duckworth fires back at Vance over Forrest Gump quip

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) fired back at Vice President Vance on Wednesday after he criticized her line of questioning at a Senate hearing, comparing her to the fictional character Forrest Gump, who is portrayed in the film as having a physical and intellectual disability.

New fear unlocked: Runaway black holes

Last year, astronomers were fascinated by a runaway asteroid passing through our solar system from somewhere far beyond. It was moving at around 68 kilometers per second, just over double Earth's speed around the sun.

BabyTuber Thumbnails Are The Best

The visual language of algorithm juicing on YouTube gets repurposed into something wholesome and hilarious The post BabyTuber Thumbnails Are The Best appeared first on Kotaku .

Home Depot chopping 800 jobs, orders white-collar workers back to office 5 days a week

Home Depot said its "goal is to drive greater agility and position the company to move faster and stay even more closely connected with our frontline associates."

The Fallout series finally let us meet a character who's been part of the lore for more than 25 years

And the actor playing them is an original Fallout voice artist.

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Moving Multimedia Collages by Rich Wells Playfully Remember Places and Landscapes

From the artist's kitchen table to international travels, animated digital collages celebrate a sense of place. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low

The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

Uruguay’s farm sector warns low dollar threatens jobs as peso strength squeezes exports

Uruguay’s Rural Association (ARU) is warning that the slide in the U.S. dollar is pushing the farm sector into a “critical situation,” arguing that while a stronger peso may feel beneficial for people paid in local currency, the broader impact can be job losses in

US jails man over plot to kill Iranian-American journalist

A man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison at a US court for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist highly critical of Tehran. Carlisle Rivera, 50, was arrested in November 2024 before carrying out the plan that the US

Just the smell of lynx can reduce deer browsing damage in recovering forests

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a potential tool for forest recovery and highlight the important role large

These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold

Some species wield natural antifreeze to survive brutal temperatures The post These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold appeared first on Nautilus .

'Movie Night' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders

Where to find the movie tapes and a portable TV for Apollo in the Arc Raiders Movie Night quest.