'I think this is crazy': Anthropic's CEO takes a potshot at Nvidia and the US government for selling AI chips to China
It's not really biting the hands that feed it, more just a little nibble.
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Number of jailed journalists fell from record high in 2025, CPJ report says
Jan 21 - The number of journalists jailed worldwide declined in 2025 but remains near record highs, the Committee to Protect Journalists said in a report on Wednesday that warned about ongoing threats to press freedoms.
Amazon Restocks Its 15.6″ Portable Gaming Monitor at an All-Time Low and Already Close to Selling Out Again
Stay productive on the go without breaking the bank. The post Amazon Restocks Its 15.6″ Portable Gaming Monitor at an All-Time Low and Already Close to Selling Out Again appeared first on Kotaku .
Netflix Italy Steps Up Production of Local Movies That Will Stream Following a Theatrical Release
Netflix is stepping up production of films in Italy with the announcement of four new features that will debut on the streaming giant in the first window after their theatrical release. The four new Netflix Italy original titles span different genres, including action movie
How early cell membranes may have shaped the origins of life
Modern cells are complex chemical entities with cytoskeletons, finely regulated internal and external molecules, and genetic material that determines nearly every aspect of their functioning. This complexity allows cells to survive in a wide variety of environments and compete
Ex-Ally Warns Trump’s Decline Is “Significant” After Disastrous Speech
A former White House attorney is ringing alarm bells over Donald Trump’s declining mental health. Ty Cobb, an employee of the first Trump administration and a now outspoken critic of the president, told The Beat on MS NOW Tuesday that the recent shift in Trump’s psychological
Syria says seven soldiers killed in a drone attack by Kurdish forces
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Seven Syrian soldiers were killed in a drone attack by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria's Hasakah province, Syria's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The drone attack took place in the countryside against an explosives workshop
Pakistan to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' on Gaza, says foreign office
By Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan will join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" to help achieve lasting peace in Gaza, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Pakistan hoped "concrete steps will be taken towards the
Drone attacks shock city in central Sudan as war inches closer
By Eltayeb Siddig EL OBEID, Sudan, Jan 21 - Drone strikes have intensified in and around al-Obeid in central Sudan as the country's devastating civil war closes in on the army-controlled city, causing significant civiliandeaths in at least two cases, residents say. The city is
ChatGPT to predict users’ ages to protect teen users
ChatGPT will estimate whether a user is under 18 based on how long their account has existed, when they’re online and what they ask about.
EU-backed initiative in Austria tests new workplace model to advance gender equality in industry
An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.
Sydney Water blames food outlets for illegally adding to fatberg. But restaurants say ‘if it’s a problem, it’s their problem’
Huge spike in fats, oils and grease going to Malabar treatment plant follows 2017 changes to reporting regime and reduced inspections, critics say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney Water says up to 12,000 food businesses in the city’s
Fragile pages, reinforced memory: preserving Kazakhstan’s rare manuscripts
From ancient Qurans to archival records, rare manuscripts are finding new life in restoration labs, protected for future generations.
“The King on Main Street”: What Robert Redford Meant to Sundance
Darren Aronofsky, Richard Linklater, Kenneth Lonergan and others share stories of the founder whose quiet encouragement shaped generations of independent filmmakers.
‘Night Agent’ Season 3 Trailer: Peter Sutherland Avoids Assassins in Netflix Spy Series
“The Night Agent” has returned, and this time he’s escaping assassins. The Season 3 trailer for Netflix’s hit spy show debuted Wednesday, giving fans a glimpse into what FBI agent Peter Sutherland has coming his way this time around. The new season will be released on the
Travis Scott Helped Build the Sound of the 2010s. His Next Era Is Already in Motion
On the heels of a record-breaking tour, a rap superstar ponders all he's made — and makes big plans for the future
Thalía, With Nadia Ferreira and Clarissa Molina, to Host Premio Lo Nuestro 2026
TelevisaUnivision has announced that singer-songwriter-actress Thalia will host Premio Lo Nuestro 2026, marking her fourth time returning as host of the awards show. She will be joined by international model Nadia Ferreira and Emmy Award–winning actress Clarissa Molina. In
Physicists discovered neutrinos 70 years ago. The ghostly particles still have secrets to tell
Neutrinos have kept scientists on their toes in the decades since they were discovered.
Paramount Will Use UFC to Kick Off Programmatic Live Ad Sales in Sports Events
UFC fighters have many moves, but none of them will keep marketers from buying programmatic inventory in their coming events backed by Paramount Skydance,. The company said Wednesday it would offer live, in-game programmatic buying for select commercial units in what it called
New York Times Games Launches ‘Crossplay,’ Its First Two-Player Word Game
The New York Times is adding a new game to its wheelhouse: “Crossplay,” a two-player word game where participants can build words off one another, earn points and compete to win. The directions are simple. Players start with seven letters (hidden from their opponent, of course)
More Than 1 Million YouTube Channels Are Using AI Tools Daily — and CEO Says Platform Is Actively Working to Curb ‘AI Slop’
AI will be a “boon to creatives who are ready to lean in,” according to YouTube chief Neal Mohan. But at the same time, the video giant is taking steps to minimize the spread of low-quality AI content — aka “AI slop.” In his annual letter to the YouTube community outlining 2026
Katseye, Olivia Dean, Addison Rae to Deliver Best New Artist Performance at Grammys
Fellow nominees the Marías, Lola Young, Sombr, Alex Warren, and Leon Thomas will also take the stage for the ceremony's special segment
All Eight Grammy Best New Artist Nominees to Perform in Special Segment During Show
All eight 2026 Grammy Award nominees for best new artist — Olivia Dean, Katseye, the Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young — will perform in a special segment at the show, taking place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. While
Dredging sand and silt has consequences for the North Sea
Through sand extraction and the disposal of dredged harbor silt, about 200 million tons of sediment are relocated every year in the coastal waters of the North Sea. The Wadden Sea is particularly strongly affected. This is the result of a new study by the Helmholtz Center
TR-49 review
The developer of Overboard and Expelled delivers its darkest detective game yet.
Looking deep into the eyes of insects
Researchers from the University of Konstanz have studied how insect brains take in complex light stimuli and process them in parallel. They are the first to have found evidence that information is processed in different layers of the lamina.
Nintendo Is All Over The Place With Free Donkey Kong Country Returns Update
The 15 year old game finally adds Dixie Kong The post Nintendo Is All Over The Place With Free Donkey Kong Country Returns Update appeared first on Kotaku .
FTC presses on with appeal after Meta's monopoly battle win
The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube.
Tafoya officially launches bid for Minnesota Senate
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya officially launched her Republican bid for Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, coming a day after she filed paperwork to run for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat. “For years, I covered the biggest football games in America. I walked the
‘No King’: Protests in Davos as Trump arrives for World Economic Forum
US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.
