David Letterman to Exec Produce Paul Shaffer Feature Documentary
The former ‘Late Night’ and ‘Late Show’ host is backing ‘Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer,’ a film about Letterman’s longtime sidekick and bandleader.
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BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
Independent journalist Georgia Fort on arrest: 'Strategic attack on the free press' is 'intensifying'
Independent journalist Georgia Fort said Monday that her arrest on federal civil rights charges stemming for her coverage of a protest inside a Minnesota church is part of a “strategic attack on the free press.” A grand jury indicted Fort, former CNN anchor Don Lemon and seven
Did we just see a black hole explode? Physicists think so—and it could explain (almost) everything
In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe capable of producing such energy—100,000 times more than the highest-energy
NASA's Crew-12 begins quarantine before February launch to space station
Four astronauts preparing for an extended stay in space have started quarantine as they get ready for their next big mission.
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
Netflix Remembers It Never Shut Down Its Old PS3 App, Announces It Is Doing That Very Soon
The ability to watch Netflix on the PlayStation 3 launched back in 2009 via a strange disc The post Netflix Remembers It Never Shut Down Its Old PS3 App, Announces It Is Doing That Very Soon appeared first on Kotaku .
Pentagon, Scouts 'near a final agreement' on continuing partnership
The Pentagon says it is close to an agreement with Scouting America to keep providing financial support, but said the organization must show its commitment to implementing "common-sense, core value reforms.” The Defense Department (DOD) said that it has been reviewing its
Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics' future, and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games
Watching the Winter Olympics is an adrenaline rush as athletes fly down snow-covered ski slopes, luge tracks and over the ice at breakneck speeds and with grace.
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Black Ops 7 Season 2 release time in your time zone
The exact release time for Black Ops 7 Season 2 in your time zone, along with what to expect from the update.
As solar and wind boom to record levels, are we ignoring the power of geothermal energy?
Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies.
Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Syria govt forces enter Qamishli under agreement with Kurds
Syrian government forces entered the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli on Tuesday as part of a deal agreed last week to gradually integrate the Kurds' forces and institutions into the state. The arrival came after government security personnel entered the mixed Kurdish-Arab
Some experts say the new US dietary guidelines have ‘conflicting messaging’. Here’s who will be affected most
It will take years for changes to take effect, but children who eat school meals and seniors served by Meals on Wheels will feel the DGA ripple effects Most Americans ignore the country’s dietary guidelines, but millions will be directly affected by upcoming changes to these
Universal Monsters trading card game Hellbreak announced for 2026
Universal and Spin Master have announced Hellbreak, a new horror trading card game starring classic Universal Monsters, set to launch in 2026.
The Crow actor Ernie Hudson is still grieving Brandon Lee's death
Ernie Hudson shares memories of working with Brandon Lee on The Crow and the lingering impact of Lee's tragic on-set death in 1993.
Gates of Krystalia review: An anime-inspired tabletop RPG built for isekai fans
Gates of Krystalia embraces anime isekai fantasy with card-based mechanics, romance systems, trauma rules, and a bold, immersive setting.
How play and social connection may help some dogs understand words
Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand why this is so, researchers studied how these dogs played and discovered that
AI challenges established norms in higher education
Studies from the Department of Communication and Learning in Science show that AI tools such as ChatGPT are not merely being used as support in students' studies. In fact, they may be reshaping how students perceive knowledge and learning—a perspective that is not always shared
Sunny Hostin’s Amazon Series Adaptation of ‘Summer on the Bluffs’ Taps Norman Vance Jr. as Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)
The Amazon series adaptation of the Sunny Hostin novel “Summer on the Bluffs” has taken a step forward, with Norman Vance Jr. boarding the project as showrunner. It remains in development. Vance will executive produce the series alongside Hostin and Regina Jansen of Sunny
Gerard Johnstone, Director of the ‘M3GAN’ Movies, Signs with UTA
The New Zealand filmmaker made his feature directorial debut with horror comedy "Housebound."
Critical Medicines Act negotiations begin, with urgency stressed by co-legislators
The kick-off trilogue on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) took place on Monday evening (2 February), with discussions described as constructive. Co-legislators reiterated both their readiness to move forward and the urgency of the file, given ongoing concerns around the EU’s
Athena Film Festival Sets 2026 Lineup With Sarah McBride, Barbara Jordan, E. Jean Carroll Docs (Exclusive)
The Barnard College-set event focused on female leadership will also include the Oscar-nominated documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks.'
Stardew Valley's 1.7 update sounds massive
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone says Stardew Valley 2 or Stardew Valley Classic aren't out of the question if people ever stop playing the first game
Greenlanders reject US rule: EU officials stress sovereignty and strategic autonomy
A new poll underscores a clear message from Greenland: the vast majority of its people oppose becoming part of the United States, reaffirming the island’s commitment to self-determination and generating strong reactions across Europe. According to the survey, commissioned by
RFK Jr.: 'Fragmented' addiction treatment system 'has not worked in this country'
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday touted a new $100 million effort to fight opioid addiction highlighting the country’s “fragmented” system for addressing substance abuse. Kennedy said HHS will implement the Safety Through
Thune: Senate GOP will discuss using ‘standing filibuster’ to help pass voting reform
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Tuesday that Republican senators will discuss employing a seldom-used interpretation of the Senate Rules to require that Democrats actively hold the Sente floor with continuous debate — a so-called standing filibuster — to
5 Things We Just Learned From Nintendo About How The Switch 2 Is Doing
A new earnings report provides fresh data points for assessing the console's first six months The post 5 Things We Just Learned From Nintendo About How The Switch 2 Is Doing appeared first on Kotaku .
Macron says technical work is ongoing to restart talks with Putin over war in Ukraine
France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine.
Von der Leyen convenes seminar to address competitiveness and 'frustrations'
Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.
Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces
Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics—a method of growing plants without soil—uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor,
House Oversight Democrats: 'Culture of impunity' led to Pretti, Good deaths
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, in a new report, allege that a "culture of impunity" at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led to the shooting deaths of two Minneapolis residents last month. U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti were both killed in
Ancient American pronghorns were built for speed
The fastest land animal in North America is the American pronghorn, and previously, researchers thought it evolved its speed because of pressure from the now-extinct American cheetah. But recently, that theory has come under fire. Now, a University of Michigan study examining
NIH director says he hasn't seen evidence that vaccines cause autism
Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), said in a Senate hearing Tuesday that he has not seen any studies supporting the theory that any vaccines cause autism, a break from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long
‘Real Housewives of New York’ Alums Including Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin and Ramona Singer to Star in New E! Reality Series Set in Florida
Original “Real Housewives of New York” stars Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan are heading south for a new reality docuseries that has just been greenlit by Versant’s E! cabler. Working title “The Golden Life,” the 10-episode
