Misinformation in Bangladesh rose by 30% in 2025
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Rural India powers global AI models
Working in AI s quietly reshaping the lives of women from conservative backgrounds.
The Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after months of political wrangling and as Republican lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against
Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation, president says
TAIPEI, Feb 3 - Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the United States on areas like AI and critical minerals.
To celebrate 5 years in early access, Valheim gets a new hat, better Steam Deck performance, and—wait for it—frosted sweetbread
I'm happy about all these things.
Winning not enough for Thailand’s most popular People’s Party
The People’s Party is the latest incarnation of the organisation that won the last election in 2023.
Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal
Some reasons for the decline were human encroachment, and pollution of rivers and lakes.
The Iran off-ramp is still open. Trump should take it
As the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group steams through the Arabian Sea and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warns that any American attack would trigger a regional war, the current crisis is following a distressingly familiar script. US President Donald Trump has
Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night Co-Founder Who Sang ‘Joy to the World’ and Other Smashes, Dies at 83
Chuck Negron, one of the three founding members of the rock group Three Dog Night and lead singer on some of their biggest hits, died Monday at age 83. A statement from his publicist said Negron died peacefully at his home in Studio City, Calif., surrounded by family. Negron’s
Reliance’s Jio Studios Acquires Stake in Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the Indian production house behind Academy Award-winning documentaries “Period. End of Sentence.” and “The Elephant Whisperers.” The deal unites Jio Studios, India’s largest film
NSW goldmine faces community class action over allegations of a ‘toxic trifecta’ of pollution
Residents living near Cadia goldmine in central western NSW allege in court filings that dust containing heavy metals has contaminated the water supply Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Residents
Voters using AI to choose candidates in Japan’s upcoming general election
Caution is needed as AI-generated answers may be incorrect, said experts.
In Penang, Thaipusam festival waste fuels green energy
City council initiative sees Thaipusam coconuts converted into biofuel.
Elon Musk and other internet racists started an internet...
Elon Musk and other internet racists started an internet war over Christopher Nolan’s casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, thereby immediately disproving their point. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Absence of proper toilets in Pakistan poses serious public health risk
Karachi continues to function with a strikingly minimal presence of basic public amenities.
Controversial PS2 survival horror Rule of Rose absolutely deserves a remake or re-release, but Bloober Team isn't doing it
Stand down, horror sickos.
Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos
MANILA, Feb 3 - Philippine lawmakers met on Tuesday to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is accused of betraying the public's trust, corruption and violating the constitution.
House Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal
A bipartisan agreement to temporarily extend Homeland Security funding is rekindling tensions between the two chambers.
Malaysia has potential to be a global leader in rare earth production: French special envoy
French special envoy Benjamin Gallezot tells CNA how a partnership between Malaco and Carester could help Malaysia develop a full rare earth value chain and attract interest from foreign investors.
Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia
The 13-year-old boy swam 4km back to shore after his family members were swept out to sea.
Kelly Clarkson Announces the End of Her Daytime Talk Show to ‘Prioritize My Kids’
The host said her decision to step away after seven seasons "feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives"
Families in China ache for sons stolen in one-child era
Experts estimate thousands of children missing in China during the 1980s and 90s.
Extractive-led economic growth fuels Indonesia’s environmental crisis
Mr Prabowo has boasted the goal for the 8 per cent gross domestic product growth by the end of his term.
NFL Boss Says Bad Bunny Is ‘One of the Great Artists in the World’ After Powerful ‘ICE Out’ Grammys Speech: ‘He Understood the Platform He Was On’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed his support for Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny, telling reporters at a press conference on Monday that the Puerto Rican superstar proved he is “one of the great artists in the world” after his commanding presence at Sunday
House panel advances funding bill to reopen government, teeing up tight floor vote
The House Rules Committee on Monday night advanced legislation to end a partial government shutdown, teeing up what will be a tight vote on the House floor for House Republican leadership. The panel advanced the funding package 8-4 along party lines. The legislation, passed by
Bon Iver Responds To Megyn Kelly Mocking His Symbolic Anti-ICE Whistle
Last night, many musicians at the Grammys took the opportunity to speak out against ICE. Bad Bunny , Billie Eilish , and more used their acceptance speeches to bring attention to the matter, and dozens of celebrities wore "ICE OUT" pins. Bon Iver's Justin Vernon donned one
Betting spike ahead of Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize and suspected cyber breach trigger leak probe
The Norwegian Nobel Institute concluded that a cyberattack is the “most likely” explanation for the leak of information about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, after prediction markets registered an abrupt—and highly profitable—shift in favor of María Corina Machado a few hours
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.
Why Bhutan’s plastic ban isn’t working
Bhutan's plastic policy has failed to evolve with changing patterns of consumption.
Early this month, a wily coyote swam across San Francisco...
Early this month, a wily coyote swam across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz. He was in such rough shape, observers thought he’d probably die, but he’s been snacking on birds and rodents and was recently observed fat as a pickle . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Media misuse of 'hard-right' label risks normalizing extremist views, study says
Leading English-language news outlets often misuse the term "hard-right" to describe far-right political movements, potentially softening their extremist image and boosting their electoral appeal, according to a new study published in the journal European Political Science. The
Maryland Democrats advance new congressional lines in state House
Maryland Democrats advanced a new set of congressional lines that would eliminate the state’s one remaining GOP-held House seat on Monday. The Maryland House of Delegates voted 99-37 to advance a new House map that would give Democrats an 8-0 edge in their congressional
Argentina’s stats chief quits as Milei’s government freezes inflation index overhaul
Argentina’s national statistics agency, INDEC, said its director, Marco Lavagna, stepped down on Monday after more than six years in the post, just as the country was preparing to launch a revamped consumer price index (CPI). Within hours, Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed
Neil Gaiman Issues New Denial Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The author said he was "astonished" by "how the actual evidence was dismissed or ignored"
In Sweden, young adults feel most dissatisfied while the oldest thrive
Young adults in Sweden feel significantly worse than older people in almost all areas of life. While older Swedes rank among the happiest in the world, young adults struggle with loneliness and psychological distress. These are the findings of a new large-scale study on
The hidden role of the built environment in campus disaster preparedness
Many have spent much of their career studying disasters—how people perceive risk, how institutions communicate, and why preparedness so often falls short of good intentions. But this study forced me to confront something I had not fully reckoned with before: hurricane
What are the warning signs of financial abuse?
Financial abuse is a common and often hidden type of abuse within family and domestic violence, characterized by behaviors that control, restrict, or hide money and financial information, frequently involving a person's bank accounts, credit cards, tax filings, and business
Texas Democrat sworn in to House, shrinking GOP margin to 1 vote
Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas), a former Harris County, Texas, attorney, was sworn in as a member of the House on Monday after winning the special election runoff for the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) seat last week. “It's been more than 330 days since the people of
How Tyler, the Creator and Regina King Brought Explosive Emotion to 2026 Grammy Awards
The Academy Award-winning actress and director tells Rolling Stone about the last-minute call she received from the rapper asking her to join what proved to be a career-best performance
'Do they really need marketing for Elder Scrolls 6?' Skyrim lead designer says Bethesda probably won't make a TV show for The Elder Scrolls because it's already making 'literally billions of dollars'
"What you're going to make by licensing the IP to this TV show is just peanuts."
Newsom’s anti-Trump public health platform
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Newsom’s anti-Trump public health platform California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has positioned himself and his state as the frontline in opposing the new public health guidelines coming from the
‘Sherri’ Daytime Talk Show Canceled After Four Seasons
Comedian Sherri Shepherd’s talk show “Sherri” is ending its run after four seasons, Variety has learned. News comes just as another daytime yakker, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” also announced that it would wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons. Lionsgate’s
New data tool boosts preparedness for potentially deadly flooding
When extreme weather strikes, the preparations of emergency planners can have life-or-death consequences. In July 2025, central Texas flooded with disastrous consequences, killing more than 130 people.
Japan finance minister defends PM Takaichi’s comments on the benefits of a weak yen
The PM's message was at odds with her finance ministry that has worked to stem the currency’s decline.
CBS News Contributor Peter Attia Apologizes for Correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I Was Not Involved in Any Criminal Activity’
Dr. Peter Attia, who was recently named as a contributor to CBS News, put out a lengthy statement on X Monday morning saying he is “ashamed” of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attia and Epstein’s apparent friendship was revealed through emails
Justin Bieber’s Seven-Minute Rehearsal and More Behind-the-Scenes 2026 Grammys Secrets
"You want a bit of anarchy," says executive producer Ben Winston, who breaks down the making of the show, from Lady Gaga to Cher to Sabrina Carpenter to Bad Bunny