US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.
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Springsteen ICE protest 'Streets of Minneapolis' highest-selling song in US last week
Bruce Springsteen's protest song ripping what he calls the "state terror" tactics by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is topping the music sales charts in the United States. "Streets of Minneapolis" was last week's highest-selling song in the United States,
China warns Panama of 'heavy prices' to pay after CK Hutchison contract quashed
BEIJING, Feb 3 - China warned Panama on Tuesday there would be \"heavy prices\" to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.
Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
Vilcek Prizes Awarded to Immigrants in Fashion for Innovative Design
The Vilcek Foundation awarded $250,000 to Peter Do, Jacques Agbobly, Marcelo Gutierrez, and Uyen Tran. 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 Vilcek
Pokémon Go 'Carnival of Flamigo' event guide
Pokémon Go's "Carnival of Flamigo" event runs from Feb. 3-8. We list all the event perks and explain how to find Flamigo in the game.
Sony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by your favorite video game characters
A newly granted patent would allow Sony to use gen-AI to make podcasts recapping game news, deliver game recommendations, and more.
Sudanese army says it has broken siege of famine-stricken Kadugli
By Nafisa Eltahir and Khalid Abdelaziz Feb 3 - The Sudanese army said it broke a years-long siege on the city of Kadugli on Tuesday, potentially providing tens of thousands of people a reprieve from famine and signaling a shift in the war's momentum. The conflict between the
Russia's Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss work of OPEC+, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, saying they had agreed to deepen cooperation in the political, economic, trade and humanitarian spheres. According to
Johnson says Democratic judicial warrant reform proposal 'unworkable'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) warned against Democrats’ proposed reforms to immigration enforcement warrants, saying, “That is a road we cannot and should not go down.” Democrats in both chambers of Congress are pushing for tightened restrictions around immigration agents’
Varanasi director S.S. Rajamouli debunks AI claims: ‘It's a great assistant’
While the director says he didn’t use generative AI to create Varanasi’s visuals, he does see some benefits from the technology.
Elon Musk's X offices raided in Paris
The French offices of Elon Musk’s X were raided Tuesday amid an investigation into the social platform, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The prosecutor’s office said in a post on X that its cybercrime unit had executed a search warrant at the company’s offices as
Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.
Watch live: Warner gives remarks on FBI raid of Georgia election office
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon as Democrats raise concerns about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's presence during the recent FBI raid on an election office in Fulton County, Ga. FBI agents were seen removing documents from
Millions of Americans rely on the Affordable Care Act. They deserve an upgrade.
The ACA was never meant to be frozen in time: It was meant to evolve.
Obsidian’s Latest RPGs Didn’t Sell Well, So Don’t Expect The Outer Worlds 3
The Xbox studio's survival sequel Grounded 2 , however, was a big hit The post Obsidian’s Latest RPGs Didn’t Sell Well, So Don’t Expect The Outer Worlds 3 appeared first on Kotaku .
Fred Armisen to Host CNN Series With Deep Dives Into Universal’s Vast Music Archive: Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses, Many More
CNN and Universal Music Group have announced that comedian-actor-musician Fred Armisen will host a new series that looks into Universal Music Group’s vaults — the world’s largest music archives — featuring original master recordings, rare photos and performances, alternative
A group of 50 Chilians recently spent several hours...
A group of 50 Chilians recently spent several hours powering a human-operated chatbot . Some questions were answered quickly but “when they didn’t know the answer, they walked around the room to see if someone else did”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Highguard's 5v5 raid is 'here to stay' after developer noticed half the playerbase jumped over to its experimental mode at the weekend
Apparently there was a "fairly even split" between 3v3 and 5v5.
City council meetings amplify broader civic voices
City council public comment periods may focus on local issues, such as housing and public services. But new research from the University of Michigan shows they also serve as powerful forums for expressing broader societal concerns, including democracy, equity and social
Christy Tanner Named CEO of New York Public Radio
New York Public Radio has named Christy Tanner president and CEO, giving her oversight of WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and New Jersey Public Radio. She will assume the role effective immediately. She succeeds LaFontaine E. Oliver,
Kendrick Lamar Is Rap’s Most Decorated Grammy Winner
Now with 27 wins, the rapper has blown past previous record-holder Jay-Z’s 24 wins and Kanye West’s 23
Thune rejects Trump’s call for GOP to take over and ‘nationalize’ elections
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday rejected President Trump’s call for Republicans in Washington to “nationalize” voting in the United States and “take over” the management of elections in 15 states. Thune said that while he strongly supports requiring voters
Global warming is speeding breakdown of major greenhouse gas, research shows
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that climate change is causing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, to break down in the atmosphere more quickly than previously thought, introducing significant uncertainty into
Don Toliver Announces ‘Octane’ 2026 Arena Tour Dates
Grammy-nominated rapper Don Toliver has announced dates for his 2026 “Octane” tour, an arena run in support of his fifth studio album of the same name, including dates at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Produced by Live Nation, the 30-city
Over 80K bottles of mouthwash recalled nationwide due to label issue
The recall is classified as Class III, the FDA’s lowest risk level, meaning it's "not likely to cause adverse health consequences."
Day three at Web Summit Qatar mixes startups, music and big tech debates
At Web Summit Qatar, tech and creativity shared the stage. Startups, artists and policymakers came together, showing how ideas, music and technology can shape the future in real time.
Broken Social Scene Return With First Album Since 2017
The Canadian indie-rock collective's Remember the Humans is their first collaboration with producer David Newfeld in more than 20 years
How climate change and human psychology make this US cold snap feel so harsh
The brutally frigid weather that has gripped most of America for the past 11 days is not unprecedented. It just feels that way.
NASA moon mission launch delayed to March after test
NASA said Tuesday it is pushing back to March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the moon in more than half a century after encountering a fuel leak during a key test.
Costco recalls beignets sold in 23 states due to undeclared allergen
"We are sorry for any inconvenience this recall may have caused," Costco says.
Cracker Barrel requiring employees to only eat its food on work trips
An internal message states employees must eat at the company's restaurants for "all or the majority of" their meals, depending on their location and schedule.
Stephen Miller Freaks Out After Judge Saves Haitians’ Protected Status
White House adviser and deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is once again attacking the judicial branch after it ruined his plans to deport thousands of Haitian immigrants. On Monday evening, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s
Cracker Barrel urges staffers to eat at chain for all work trip meals — latest instance of ‘travelscrimping’
Cracker Barrel is urging staffers to dine at the Southern chain for all meals during work trips as it seeks to cut costs amid a prolonged sales slump following backlash over its “woke” rebrand.
Crunchyroll's failure to share Re:Zero season 4's new trailer frustrates global fans
Crunchyroll's delay in sharing the Re:Zero season 4 trailer internationally has sparked fan frustration and a #PostTheTrailer campaign on social media
DJI Pushes Hard With Its Newly Released Action Camera as Osmo 360 Essential Combo Hits a Record Low
Head out into the world and take high-quality video with this reliable camera. The post DJI Pushes Hard With Its Newly Released Action Camera as Osmo 360 Essential Combo Hits a Record Low appeared first on Kotaku .