Citi slams sexual harassment claims against top exec Andy Sieg after bombshell lawsuit by former underling

The Wall Street giant says Julia Carreon's case belongs in arbitration behind closed doors.

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water

Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the over-application of deicers such as sodium chloride, or rock salt, as well as more modern salt alternatives.

How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation

Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny The post How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation appeared first on Nautilus .

King Princess Covers Geese Song For Radio 1, Says It’s “A Lesbian Anthem”

Over the weekend, Geese made their SNL debut , performing "Au Pays Du Cocaine" and "Trinidad" from their breakthrough album Getting Killed . Samia covered "Au Pays Du Cocaine" back in October, and now King Princess played a rendition of the beloved track on BBC Radio 1. The

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

What’s Coming to Tubi in February 2026

Tubi is continuing its 2026 rollout with an expansive slate of new originals and library titles arriving throughout February. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series across nearly every genre, from action blockbusters and rom-com favorites to

Tillis, Murkowski say Noem should be fired

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

The wife of disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing court on a raft of her own charges.

Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds

Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory's Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers and the general public well before tornado formation. Their study appears in

GOP senator tells Trump administration 'words matter' on gun rights

Three days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined several GOP legislators in criticizing the Trump administration in their defense of the killing. Budd urged federal officials to remember that “words matter.” “Americans have a

Maybe I should just buy Factorio? I'd like Arknights: Endfield a lot more if it would stop trying to be Genshin Impact and just let me build

Leave me alone, I have quotas to hit.

An Archive of Italian Graphic Design

“ Archivio Grafica Italiana is the first online archive dedicated to the entire Italian graphic design heritage.” (via sidebar ) Tags: design

Republicans reject calls to change DHS funding bill

Republicans are rejecting calls from Democrats to make changes to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, arguing that avoiding an impending government shutdown is the top priority. Democrats are calling for broad reforms to Immigration and Customs

Barry Silbert ramps up lobbying while fighting multi-billion fraud allegations

The crypto titan has been accused of defrauding numerous mega investors — including Mark Cuban

How BAFTA’s Embrace of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ Plus Snubs and New AMPAS Viewing Requirements, Could Decide the Oscars

The BAFTA nominations offered some clarity, and enough complication, to keep this year’s Oscar race interesting. Leading the charge, as expected, was Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which landed a commanding 14 nominations, falling two short of the all-time

Frey to Homan: Minneapolis 'will not enforce federal immigration laws'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Tuesday said he spoke with border czar Tom Homan and reinforced that the city would not change its sanctuary policies in exchange for the departure of federal immigration authorities. “I shared with Mr. Homan the serious negative impacts this

Grounded 2's first major content update delivers a new biome, bugs, a sweet new mount, and a really big snake

Toxic Tangle is live now.

Nan Goldin Speaks Out on Art Gallery of Ontario’s Halted Acquisition

“It’s chilling that this censorship plays out especially regarding Palestine, the great exception to free speech,” Goldin told Hyperallergic.

Alex Pretti Helped Veterans and Owned a Gun. Why Is Country Music Silent About His Death?

Country artists love to sing about the U.S. military and guns, but few have said anything about Pretti's death at the hands of federal immigration officers

GOP confidence in ICE declines in January: Poll

Fewer Republicans say in a new poll that they have confidence in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. In the Economist/YouGov survey, conducted this past weekend, 60

The HWO must be picometer perfect to observe Earth 2.0

Lately we've been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA's flagship telescope mission for the 2040s. These studies have looked at the type of data they need to collect, and what the types of worlds they would expect to find would

Review finds digital tools alone do not improve finances without motivation and agency

Digital payments, online banking, investment apps, and automated credit assessments have become routine parts of our everyday financial lives. A study in the International Journal of Business Information Systems argues that, because of this, the money management skills we need

How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV

If you want to make Dawntrail’s Phantom relic weapon, you don’t necessary have to participate in the Occult Crescent. We explain how to make the weapon here.

For Dyani White Hawk, Love Is an Act of Resistance

Her exhibition "Love Language" invites viewers into the vibrant cultural legacies of Native art, and connections to land, lineage, and community.

Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, joining people and governments worldwide in a statement centered on remembrance and renewed vigilance against hatred and discrimination.

How to get to the Garden in Grounded 2

You have a few ways to get into the Garden in Grounded 2, including the War-Torn Anthill and riding the spider mount over the wall

John Thune declines chance to back Noem after Minnesota killing

Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code

An international team of researchers including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfunctions in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies. According to the researchers, these malfunctions,

Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series of Sculptural Paintings

In 'Golden Days,' Dabin Ahn reflects the grief of losing his father. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series

Bluey, the inescapable Australian cartoon dog, is getting official Minecraft DLC

Prepare for hide and seek and unhinged whimsy.

There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot.

Weekend Preview: Rachel McAdams to be First Lady of Box Office Ahead of Melania Trump Doc

Granted, the two films couldn't be more different, with 'Melania' hoping to score the biggest opening for a documentary in a decade with a $5 million domestic launch.

CBS Unveils 10 Past ‘Survivor’ Episodes That Will Re-Air Ahead of Milestone Season 50 Premiere

CBS will air 10 “Survivor” episodes over the two weeks leading up to the three-hour premiere of the 50th season, “In the Hands of the Fans.” The “Road to 50” programming primetime event will kick off on Monday, Feb. 9, airing five nights a week for two weeks in a row.

Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments

The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

Black Bear Sets Release Date for Guy Ritchie’s ‘In the Grey’ After Delay

The action film will hit theaters on April 10, as part of a collaboration with Lionsgate after the studio dropped the film from its own 2026 release slate.

ICE agent charged with misdemeanor after altercation with activist in Illinois

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer is facing a misdemeanor charge after an alleged altercation with an activist in Illinois last month, according to local police. Brookfield Police Department Chief Michael Kuruvilla said in a statement that officers responded

Yale announces free tuition for families making less than $200,000

Yale University announced Tuesday that families with an income below $200,000 will get free tuition, following other highly ranked schools who have unveiled generous financial packages in recent years. The change, which will go into effect the 2026-2027 academic year, will

GOP candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor proposes naming mountain after Trump

Georgia state Rep. David Clark, who’s running for Georgia lieutenant governor, is proposing to rename Sawnee Mountain after President Trump as Republicans vie for the president’s endorsement in the crowded GOP primary. “President @realDonaldTrump is one of the most

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Texas Instruments, Seagate Technology, Qorvo and more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Disgruntled ex-CEO allegedly hijacked domain name, caused $1M in damage and tried to sell it for $6,666,666: lawsuit

Former That’s No Moon Entertainment CEO Michael Mumbauer seized control of company-owned domains years after he was fired for cause, it was alleged.

'When does this end?': Sister of Alex Pretti calls out 'disgusting lies' in statement

Alex Pretti's sister paid tribute to her "hero" brother while crediting those who "have stood up and helped tell his truth."

Netflix Will Stream ‘The Secret Agent’ in Brazil, Opens New São Paulo Headquarters

Netflix is marking its 15th anniversary in Brazil with the news that it will stream Oscar-nominated “The Secret Agent” exclusively in the country. It is also opening a spacious new office in São Paulo, signaling the company’s robust commitment to the territory where it debuted

North Korea’s Kim says party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent

North Korea has defied a United Nations ban against it on ballistic missile development.

Tate McRae & Justin Bieber Lead 2026 Juno Nominations

The Juno Awards, Canada's foremost music awards, have announced their 2026 nominees. For the second year in a row, Tate McRae leads the field. Her six nods tie her with Justin Bieber as this year's most nominated artist. As the CBC points out, the pop stars are nominated in the

Trump says he didn't hear officials call Alex Pretti 'a domestic terrorist'

President Trump told reporters Tuesday he had not heard some of his officials refer to Alex Pretti as an "assassin" after being fatally shot by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. "Do you agree with the assessment from some of your own officials that Alex

Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn't fallen too low

The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.

Trump approval among independent voters hits new low: Poll

President Trump’s support from independent voters dropped to a new low across both terms in office, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. The survey, conducted over the weekend, shows Trump’s net job approval among independents at negative 40 percentage points, with 27

Patel’s Remarks Conflict With Minnesota Gun Law

Minnesota allows individuals with a permit to carry a gun in public, concealed or not, and there is no state law against having a gun while at a demonstration. That contradicts FBI Director Kash Patel's claim suggesting that "you cannot bring" a loaded firearm "to any sort of

Diane Warren on Her 17th Oscar Nomination, Campaigning During Awards Season and the Two Directors for Whom She’d Write Songs

Diane Warren is sitting in her Hollywood studio wearing a High Fucking Standards long-sleeved t-shirt. “I have high fucking standards. I really do,” she says when asked what the meaning behind her top is. And she does. Especially when it comes to her songwriting, choosing