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Trump says Good, Pretti were not angels but their actions didn't justify fatal shootings
President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti were not angels but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers. “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump told anchor Tom
Taylor Swift to Debut ‘Opalite’ Music Video This Week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. Like with many reveals during the “Life of a Showgirl” era, the singer posted a countdown on her website to the “Opalite” music video. Only this time, there was no ambiguity about
Google parent Alphabet latest tech giant to announce plans to spend billions on AI
"We’re seeing our AI investments and infrastructure drive revenue and growth across the board," CEO Sundar Pichai said.
The RRS Shackleton incident when an Argentine destroyer opened fire on the research vessel
On this day but in 1976 a very serious incident occurred in the South West Atlantic when the British research vessel RRS Shackleton was intercepted and fired upon by the Argentine destroyer ARA Almirante Storni, some 78 miles south of Cape Pembroke in the Falkland Islands.
Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
New insurance scheme to cover Malaysians working in Singapore
The scheme would ensure they remain covered even during their daily cross-border commute.
How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations
Global markets barely had time to digest the announcement that India and the European Union (EU) had sealed their long-delayed free trade agreement when US President Donald Trump, in a characteristically overdone social-media flourish, proclaimed that Washington, too, was on
Little blue penguin chick reared by its parents at aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating another milestone in their little blue penguin breeding program. For the first time, a penguin chick has been raised and reared by its penguin parents in the habitat at Beyster Family Little
McKenna Grace on the Fun of Glenn Close Yelling at Her in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ and More From the Dior Addict Sweet Shop Party
Dior ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy was fresh from spending Monday afternoon in Santa Monica promoting her new action series “Lucky” at Apple TV’s press day when she arrived at the Dior Addict Sweet Shop party on the Sunset Strip. The candy-themed pop-up, marking the launch of the
Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations
Both leaders publicly affirmed their personal stakes in strong relations after the call, their first since November.
Senators introduce bill targeting social media scam ads
Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or deceptive advertisements from reaching consumers. The Safeguarding
Shabaka – “Eyes Lowered”
Last month, Shabaka announced his new album Of The Earth and released the singles “A Future Untold” and “Marwa The Mountain.” Now, he’s back with “Eyes Lowered.” “Within the process of compiling my beats, I had this idea that it would be cool to rap, but I hadn’t done it
Musk says SAVE Act requiring ID to vote 'must be done or democracy is dead'
Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Wednesday weighed in on legislation that would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote, warning that democracy could be at risk if the legislation isn't enacted. "It must be done or democracy is dead," Musk
Catalina Island's deer to be culled to restore its ecosystem
California wildlife officials have approved a plan to eradicate Catalina Island's entire deer population as part of a broader effort to restore the island ecosystem, sparking fierce opposition from an unusual coalition of hunters and animal welfare advocates.
Exposure to burn injuries played key role in shaping human evolution, study suggests
Humans' exposure to high temperature burn injuries may have played an important role in our evolutionary development, shaping how our bodies heal, fight infection, and sometimes fail under extreme injury, according to new research.
UN chief calls New START expiration 'grave moment'
Feb 4 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and security and urged Russia and the United States to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.
Falklands’ Port Louis settlement discoveries shared with Dr. Robert Philpott
Friends of the Falkland Islands Museum and the Jane Cameron National Archives is inviting to a conference by archeologist Dr. Robert Philpott, who will be sharing his discoveries in the settlement of Port Louis on February 10.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the climate crisis could lead to a global financial crash, experts warn. Recovery would be far harder than
Green energy sector drove more than 90% of China’s investment growth last year, analysis finds
Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth China’s clean energy industries drove more than 90% of the country’s investment growth last year, making the sectors bigger than all but seven of the world’s
Are returning Pumas putting Patagonian Penguins at risk? New study reveals the likelihood
Should we protect an emblematic species if it may come at the cost of another one—particularly in ecosystems that are still recovering from human impacts? This is the conservation dilemma facing Monte Leon National Park, on the Patagonian coast in Argentina.
Manhattan retail lease rebound continues — but prime storefronts remain vacant
A report cited “inconsistent” demand in the highest-profile areas, where some vacancies have “lingered on the market.”
Senate talks to revive ACA tax credits appear to be fizzling out
Talks to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of last year appeared to be fizzling out Tuesday, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) that he described as the “best and final” offer his
Red giant stars can't destroy all gas giants—some are hardy survivors
Aging stars can completely destroy their planets. When a star reaches the end of its life on the main sequence, it goes through dramatic changes. And those changes don't just dictate the star's fate; they can also dictate what happens to any planets that are orbiting these
One-third of consumers don't want AI on their devices, report finds, and it's not because they don't understand it: They just don't need it
The problem with AI isn't that it's not been clearly explained. The problem is, it sucks.
Lily Konigsberg – “Is It Over?”
Today, Brooklyn’s Wharf Cat Records announced the Scribble Benefit Compilation, whose proceeds go to Scribble, a Los Angeles organization that provides sliding-scale psychotherapy while also serving as a music venue and creative hub. The lead single is out now, and it’s Lily
US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt
US charges suspect with terrorism in killing of two Israeli diplomats
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A man accused of killing two Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C., last year was indicted on four additional counts of terrorism, in a new indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday. The new indictment includes nine charges,
Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog
SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia. The 19-year-old man allegedly made the threats on a social media platform last month
New AI model enables native speakers and foreign learners to read undiacritized Arabic texts with greater fluency
Reading an Arabic newspaper, a book, or academic prose fluently, whether digital or in print, remains challenging for many native speakers, let alone learners of Arabic as a foreign language.
Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution
Federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness , most recently in Minnesota . The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights. For example, we have a First Amendment
Young Americans more likely to say economy is most pressing concern: Gallup
Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing
Record Store Day 2026 Exclusives Include Previously Unreleased Music From Weezer, Slipknot, Carly Rae Jepsen, & Ween
Record Store Day 2026 goes down on April 18, and today the list of exclusive titles has been announced. The highlights include newly unearthed recordings from Weezer's first-ever sessions, unreleased music from Slipknot (in the form of 2006 recordings they've been teasing for
Philadelphia Art Museum Says Goodbye to “PhAM”
“There was no good reason to rename it,” Director Daniel Weiss told Hyperallergic about the museum’s decision to backpedal on a controversial new name.
The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention The post The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty appeared first on Nautilus .
Microsoft releases urgent Office patch. Russian-state hackers pounce.
The window to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking rapidly.
I still can't master one of Nioh's simplest mechanics even after 10 years with the games, and 20 hours playing Nioh 3
If I can play Nioh 3 despite failing at a basic combat skill, so can you.
Crockett chastises Nicki Minaj for 'selling out' to Trump
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabbling in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things
End of ‘Pax Americana’ doesn’t necessarily mean a less-safe world
America’s role in the world is changing. If this wasn’t obvious before, it should be now, following President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland and his visibly strained relations with traditional allies in Europe and elsewhere. But how much will the world change if
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk becomes 29th House Republican to not seek reelection
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term. “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated
A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations this week opposing immigration
Mindful choice or locked in? Study probes feelings about written consent
People who sign consent forms feel more trapped—not more empowered—than those who give consent verbally, according to new research by Vanessa Bohns, the Braunstein Family Professor in the ILR School, and co-author Roseanna Sommers of the University of Michigan Law School.
‘The Daily Show’ Skewers Gavin Newsom for Sex Scandal and Failure to Solve Homelessness and High-Speed Rail in New Segment (EXCLUSIVE)
Gavin Newsom is the latest figure to be roasted by “The Daily Show” in a new installment of its “Daily Showography” series — this one tracks the California governor’s personal and political scandals. The seven-minute segment will air as part of Wednesday night’s broadcast of
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since full-scale invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflected on the military situation, diplomatic prospects and the human losses suffered by his country since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 during an exclusive interview with French public broadcaster France 2.