EU launches probe into Elon Musk’s X over deepfakes of undressed women and children
The European Commission said on Monday that it is looking into whether Elon Musk’s tech company violated the Digital Services Act.
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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Nightdive boss says no one's making immersive sims because they appeal to 'a very small, niche group' and tend to 'come together at the 12th hour,' even though it's obviously the best genre
We live in an unjust world.
Epigenetic switch found to halt fat cell formation in adipose tissue
Metabolic diseases such as obesity, fatty liver, and insulin resistance are rapidly increasing worldwide, but fundamental methods to regulate the process of fat formation remain limited. In particular, once adipocytes (fat cells) are formed, they are difficult to reduce, making
Q&A: Even small amounts of online math practice can improve skills
An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused, mastery-based learning, even with limited use.
How starfish control tube feet without a central nervous system or brain
Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and central nervous system, these odd creatures still have locomotive abilities. The structure of their many flexible tube feet has been well-studied, but it is
Intel's new high-end mobile chip is an impressive game-cruncher, but I don't think proper gaming laptops should worry just yet
I am fully prepared to debate the term "proper".
Amazon MGM Studios’ Laura Lancaster, Nick Pepper Exit as Scripted TV Restructures Into Genre-Based Divisions
New Amazon MGM Studios TV chief Peter Friedlander is reorganizing the department into genre-specific divisions, prompting the exits of execs Laura Lancaster and Nick Pepper and the entrance of Blair Fetter. As of Monday, Amazons MGM Studios’ TV arm will transition from its
The masters behind Bronze Age rock art
For more than 200 years, Nordic Bronze Age rock art has sparked the interest of academics. Yet we still know surprisingly little about the individuals who carved these figures into the rock. A new doctoral dissertation at the University of Gothenburg now turns the spotlight on
Trump administration moves to invest $1.6bn in US rare earths firm
The deal with USA Rare Earth marks officials' latest push to loosen China's grip on minerals that are essential to everything from smartphones to defence technologies.
Commission approves eight more SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn
SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country.
California sues Trump administration over approval of oil pipelines near coast
California sued the Trump administration over its approvals for oil pipelines near the state’s coast amid the White House's broader push for more drilling there. California is arguing that the Trump administration’s moves to restart the pipelines contravene the state’s
Alex Honnold Was Paid Less Than $1 Million for ‘Skyscraper Live’ — Why So Little?
Famed climber Alex Honnold made history this weekend, making his way up the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper — finishing the highest free solo climb of an urban structure in history. But according to a recent report in the New York Times, Honnold was only paid in the mid-six
Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You're not alone
Journalist Ira Glass, who hosts the NPR show "This American Life," is not a computer scientist. He doesn't work at Google, Apple or Nvidia. But he does have a great ear for useful phrases, and in 2024 he organized an entire episode around one that might resonate with anyone who
Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here's how psychology says you can shift the dynamic
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a dramatic friend, a partner who recoils at the first hint of intimacy, a volatile
Seven killed and one injured after private jet crash in Maine during winter storm
Aircraft crashed at airport in Bangor, which has received about 10in of snow as deadly storm pummels US US gripped by severe winter storm – latest updates Seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a
Bovino tangles with Republicans, Democrats on X after latest Minnesota shooting
Gregory Bovino, commander-at-large of the U.S. Border Patrol, tangled with Democrats and Republicans alike online in the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal immigration authorities. In a Saturday post on the social platform X, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
Journey to center of Milky Way with upcoming NASA Roman core survey
At the heart of our own galaxy, there is a dense thicket of stars with a supermassive black hole at the very center. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide the deepest-ever view of this zone, revealing stars, planets, and unique objects that resist definition.
I played in an MTG Premodern tournament and get why it’s Magic’s hottest new format
Here is what it feels like to play Premodern, an unofficial Magic format that is taking over with its nostalgia appeal and great community.
Frostpunk: 1886 will let you zoom in on your people to see them suffer
11 bit studios' update of their city builder in Unreal Engine will improve the graphics and add more features to test players with moral dilemmas
Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks since start of 2026, UN says
The IOM highlighted that the Central Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world, with at least 1,340 people losing their lives there last year alone.
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Sets Release Date on FX and Hulu
“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” — Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series about the tragic romance between its titular historical figures — will premiere with three episodes on Feb. 12 on FX and Hulu. The nine-episode series will continue to drop one episode weekly
Opposing Trump’s quest for power is not about politics, but a defense of democracy
The criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding costly renovations of the Fed's headquarters has caused a widespread backlash that transcends political differences, as it threatens the central bank's independence and is part of a much larger power
Walz bashes Noem, Trump for 'besmirching' man shot by CBP
What happened to Alex Pretti forces us to confront a very uncomfortable truth: when the official story collapses under the weight of video evidence, accountability becomes the real test of democracy.
How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
A severe winter storm that brought crippling freezing rain, sleet and snow to a large part of the U.S. in late January 2026 left a mess in states from New Mexico to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power across the South as ice pulled down tree branches and
Rutte defies MEPs and praises Trump as 'very important' to NATO
The NATO Secretary General credited US President Donald Trump with pushing European allies to spend more money on defence.
Schools debate snow days vs. remote learning as nation digs out of winter storm
Families around the country are digging out Monday after Winter Storm Fern pelted the U.S. over the weekend, but these days, remote learning means not every student got a snow day. School districts always have a complicated decision to make when calling off classes for weather
Practice using bags and lunchboxes: How to build your child's confidence as they start school
Starting school is a big moment in a child's life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn't have to be.
Minnesota Republican drops out of governor's race over federal 'retribution' in state
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel on Monday said he’s ending his campaign to win his party's nomination following a series of violent federal immigration incidents in the state. Madel criticized his own party's handling of the situation in Minnesota in the
Dragon Ball Beerus anime announcement raises a big question
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will rehash Battle of Gods in a 6-episode remaster, raising questions of necessity and what it adds to the saga overall.
The Alchemist – “Lord Protect Me” (Feat. Roc Marciano)
Legendary rap producer the Alchemist has been making music since the early ’90s, when he was one half of teenage Beverly Hills duo the Whooliganz with Scott Caan. He continues to make tons and tons of music. A few months ago, Armand Hammer and the Alchemist released Mercy,
Kash Patel, Kristi Noem, slammed by gun owners after Alex Pretti killing
You can bring a gun to a protest. Of course you can. You can vigorously exercise your Second Amendment Rights and your First Amendment rights at the same time.
Animal Crossing New Horizons' 3.0 update makes decorating fun for the first time
Resetti providing the option to reset specific areas of my Animal Crossing island has changed the way I play New Horizons