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Australia heatwave raises bushfire threat as Melbourne braces for hottest day in 17 years
SYDNEY, Jan 27 - A major heatwave across Australia's southeast raised bushfire threats, with Melbourne forecast to record its hottest day in nearly 17 years on Tuesday, and hundreds of residents in rural towns were ordered to immediately evacuate their homes.
Australia heatwave raises bush fire threat as Melbourne braces for hottest day in 17 years
Officials warned that strong winds forecast for later in the day could further spread the blaze.
Burning trees to help the planet? South Florida tries new climate tech solution
In lush South Florida, trees and bushes grow all year round. And that means yard waste and dead trees never stop piling up. But leaving them in a landfill is a climate-warming issue. Two South Florida governments think they have a new solution—light it on fire, but in a
China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan
The latest adjustments follow earlier steps taken by Chinese airlines to manage Japan-bound demand.
No off-ramp in sight for DHS-fueled shutdown
Republicans are dangling options that would avoid having to change a massive spending bill. Democrats aren’t biting.
Dope Frontman Takes Issue With Chuck D & John Densmore’s New Project doPE
Last week, Chuck D and John Densmore announced their debut album no country for old men under the name of doPE. The moniker is meant to combine the beginning of the Doors' lowercase logo and the Public Enemy abbreviation PE, but longstanding NYC industrial crew Dope are
Highguard is fine when you don't have an internet in your ear telling you it's nasty
It's well made, but I don't see Highguard becoming a habit.
Music Industry Moves: NMPA Promotes Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer; BMG Ups Celine Joshua
The National Music Publishers’ Association has announced the elevation of Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer to “new titles that reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization.” Aguirre has been named Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Chief Operating Officer
Citi ex-employee accuses top exec of ‘egregious’ sexual harassment, sues bank for forcing her out
Julia Carreon, who was global head of platform and experiences, said Andy Sieg initially supported her and helped her obtain a promotion, but quickly began a "campaign of unrelenting and egregious sexual harassment, manipulation, and grooming."
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
Video Analyses at Odds with DHS Statements on Minneapolis Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security hasn’t provided evidence for some statements administration officials made within hours of the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, and some of those statements appear to be contradicted by
Trump administration approves plan backed by Newsom to build largest California reservoir in 50 years
On Jan. 23, the Trump administration gave its approval for plans to build Sites Reservoir, a vast 13-mile-long off-stream lake north of Sacramento that would provide water to 500,000 acres of Central Valley farmland and 24 million people, including residents of Santa Clara
Hytale update adds a new weapon for summoning undead hordes, but keep your early access expectations in check
Mine walked into a campfire and died.
The many faces of monster galaxies
Some galaxies in the early universe were absolute powerhouses, churning out stars at rates that would dwarf the Milky Way's modest stellar production. These "monster galaxies," buried deep in dust between 10 and 12 billion years ago, are thought to be the ancestors of today's
Reunion of 2 friends in Japan results in $5.7m lawsuit
Ten years after their reunion, the two men, now in their 60s, have been embroiled in a lawsuit.
UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US
LONDON, Jan 27 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, in a bid to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce its dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States.
Neil Young Reasserts Amazon Boycott, Gifts Entire Catalog To Greenland
In October, Neil Young pulled his catalog from Amazon Music and called for a boycott. "BUY LOCAL. BUY DIRECT. BEZOS SUPPORTS THIS GOVERNMENT. IT DOES NOT SUPPORT YOU OR ME," he wrote. Now, he's reasserting that stance on his website and announcing that he's gifting his entire
Shooting backlash raises shutdown risks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Shutdown odds rise amid shooting backlash A second high-profile killing by a federal agent in Minneapolis has jeopardized the chances of Congress averting a
Anticipated Sequel ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Moves Up Release Date – Film News in Brief
The highly-anticipated sequel to Searchlight’s 2019 horror-comedy flick “Ready or Not” will be here sooner than expected. Walt Disney Studios will now release “Ready or Not: Here I Come” on March 20, , a week before its original release date of March 27. The upcoming film stars
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
Harry Styles to Present at the Grammys as Anticipation for His New Era Reaches a Fever Pitch
Doechii, who performed at last year's ceremony, will also be presenting
Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Lesley Manville, Letitia Wright to Lead National Theatre’s Star-Studded 2026 Season
London’s National Theatre has unveiled a packed 2026 program featuring a constellation of international stars including Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Lesley Manville, Letitia Wright, and Nina Hoss, as the venerable institution expands its reach across U.K. and global stages. The
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
Ignis mission timelapses: Earth and moon views from the International Space Station
ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski captured these stunning timelapse videos during his 20-day stay aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4, known as Ignis. Filmed from the Cupola—the Space Station's iconic seven-windowed observation
Search and rescue efforts under way for 10 still missing after deadly Philippine ferry disaster
Death toll is 18 and 316 people were rescued.
Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said she has had enough of orders from Washington, in
Noem agrees to testify before Senate Judiciary in March
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in early March, a spokesperson for the committee's chair, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), confirmed to The Hill on Monday. Noem is expected to testify on March 3, according to
Kristen Stewart Will ‘Probably Not’ Stay in America Because ‘Reality Is Breaking Completely Under Trump’ and ‘I Can’t Work Freely There’
Kristen Stewart revealed in a recent interview with The Times of London that she will “probably not” stay in the U.S., explaining: “Reality is breaking completely under Trump. But we should take a page out of his book and create the reality we want to live in.” When asked if
The hidden physics of watersheds: Why some are more sensitive to climate variability than others
Water is everywhere, from the snowpack in the mountains to the tap in our kitchens. But while we often think about rainfall and snow as the main drivers of our water supply, it turns out that something we rarely see has just as much influence: the underground structure of the
Did Edison Accidentally Create a Vital Superconductor?
In 1879, the inventor might have produced graphene, a crucial component of tech more than a century later The post Did Edison Accidentally Create a Vital Superconductor? appeared first on Nautilus .
Appeals court declines to reimpose restrictions on agents at Minnesota protests
A federal appeals court on Monday declined to reimpose restrictions on federal agents at protests in Minnesota, refusing the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) plea to do so following this weekend’s fatal shooting. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel sided with
Social media addition trial kicks off
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Social media companies head to trial over addiction claims A historic lawsuit accusing several prominent social media companies of intentionally designing their platforms to addict children is set to head to trial in Los Angeles
Drones yield an efficient method for measuring coastal currents
Accurate measurements of surface currents are crucial for coastal monitoring, rip current detection, and predicting the path of pollutants. Several methods exist to measure surface currents, some of which are costly and time-consuming. In a recent paper, researchers from Texas
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.
'It's Whac-a-Mole of terror for the city you love:' Gaming channel MinnMax asks viewers to 'share what's happening to residents in Minneapolis, Minnesota when 3,000 ICE agents storm the city'
Viewers show overwhelming support for the gaming outlet's stance on ICE.
Fallout Season 2 Is Finally Fixing Its Dumb Midnight Release Times
Hopefully Amazon keeps this change for the show's confirmed third season The post Fallout Season 2 Is Finally Fixing Its Dumb Midnight Release Times appeared first on Kotaku .
Jejune Reunite For Surprise First Show In 27 Years
Last year, Numero Group reissued music from Jejune, the emo outfit that formed in 1996 and broke up in 2000. Responsible for three albums — Junk , This Afternoon's Malady , R.I.P — the group is back now and ready to shred. Last night they reunited for a surprise show in
Scott Galloway Explains How YOU Can Stop Government Overreach Using the Power of Your Purse
Above, Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher explain how everyday Americans can push back against government overreach—by focusing on the economic decisions they make each day. “Trump does not respond to outrage. He responds to markets,” says Galloway. Ergo, it’s time for an
The Memo: White House pulls back amid public uproar over Alex Pretti killing
The Trump White House made a rare rhetorical retreat Monday amid public uproar over its initial response to the killing of Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen recently shot dead by federal law enforcement agents working in Minneapolis as part of the administration’s
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
Lula urges Trump to limit “Peace Board” to Gaza in call covering governance, Venezuela and bilateral agenda
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call on Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, in a nearly hour-long conversation that blended global governance issues with the bilateral agenda. Brazilian media, citing Planalto Palace sources, reported that Lula
Hundreds of thousands without power after winter storm
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story 655,000 customers face power outages As of Monday afternoon, more than 655,000 power customers were without power after the winter storm, according to PowerOutage.com. © Daniel Purcell/NowGeorgia.com Most of