Johnson & Johnson found liable for cancer in latest talc trial, ordered to pay $250K
The plaintiff used J&J’s baby powder from 1969 until 2017. She sued in 2019 and died six months later at the age of 68.
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Wendy’s to shutter hundreds of US restaurants — these locations are already closed
The company said it plans to shut down roughly 5% to 6% of its US restaurants in the first half of 2026 -- or about 240 to 360 locations.
Inside Bitcoin’s wild nosedive near $60,000 – and what’s coming next
Bitcoin plummeted as low as $60,000 last week in its worst weekly decline in three years – baffling crypto bulls who long hailed the digital currency as a hedge against inflation.
‘A Prayer for the Dying’ Review: Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly Anchor an Impressively Severe End-of-Days Western
The rolling grasslands of Slovakia stand in for the plains of 19th-century Wisconsin in “A Prayer for the Dying,” though the spiritual setting of Dara Van Dusen’s unforgiving western lies in some remote outpost between anywhere and nowhere. As a small rural settlement is
Taylor Swift Calls Travis, ‘My In-House House Guy,’ Announces ‘Opalite’ Remix
Kelce inspired Chris Lake’s new EDM version of the track
Sandfall Interactive continues its Larian-like ways as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year and four other trophies at the DICE Awards
Other big winners at this year's event include Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and Blue Prince.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rides high at 2026 DICE Awards
Tomorrow comes (and so do the awards).
The best new video games of February 2026
We're only partway through February, but it has already given us a year's worth of excellent games. Here's what's worth checking out.
On historical accuracy in movies (Wuthering Heights,...
On historical accuracy in movies (Wuthering Heights, The Odyssey) and the “anxious, professional monitoring in which the images onscreen must be checked and rechecked for their accordance with the original text and preexisting notions about it”.
Gamepad Controls Elden Ring Streamer IRL Using A Wild Balance Hack
Galvanic vestibular stimulation makes all sorts of things possible
The IceCube experiment is ready to uncover more secrets of the universe
The name "IceCube" not only serves as the title of the experiment, but also describes its appearance. Embedded in the transparent ice of the South Pole, a three-dimensional grid of more than 5,000 extremely sensitive light sensors forms a giant cube with a volume of one cubic
Using books as discussion prompts can help children with language delay
Since the pandemic, more children have been starting school without being "school-ready." In 2022–23, 33% of all children starting reception in England did not have the skills needed for success in school, rising to 45% of children receiving free school meals.
‘Yellow Letters’ Review: Germany Plays Turkey in a Stirring and Surprising Political Drama
In the riveting family drama “Yellow Letters,” German-born Turkish director İlker Çatak employs a culturally tilt-shifted backdrop for his tale of authoritarian crackdowns. The film announces, upfront via enormous on-screen text, that its setting is “Berlin as Ankara,” with the
One year of RKF Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first year in office has upended decades of public health norms. He’s touted his overhauls as major wins for his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, but critics call his actions "chaos" while his
Paramount Skydance Hires Former Trump White House Lawyer as Head of Global Public Policy
As David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance continues to pursue its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the company has hired a new leader for its public policy and regulatory teams: Rene Augustine, a former attorney in President Trump’s White House and one-time deputy
Luxe grocer Erewhon ups its med spa game with lip flips and brow lifts — for free
Erewhon just found a whole new way to raise eyebrows.
Tumbler Ridge mass murderer once created a mass shooting game in Roblox
Roblox says it has terminated the account belonging to Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, and deleted the game.
Ex-CNN host Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
How Lena Dunham’s Cats Gave Her a Reality Check
"After moving to London, the writer’s growing posse of British felines took a walk on the wild side—and taught her a lesson in independence."
Video game romances need to grow up
There's still no great video game love story, as romance in games is stuck in a past where wish fulfillment matters more than character relationships
Rogan: Epstein files 'scare the s--- out of me,' 'definitely not a hoax'
Podcaster Joe Rogan said the Epstein files “scare the sh--” out of him and are “definitely not a hoax,” days after addressing his own appearance in the files. “This is the one that I hate the most,” Rogan said during a conversation with Black Rifle Coffee Company chair Evan
Don Lemon pleads not guilty on charges stemming from church protest
Former television host and media personality Don Lemon on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges he faces in connection with his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota last month. Lemon, who attended the Jan. 18 protest and has argued he was there as a journalist covering
Trump attacks Roy Cooper, hypes GOP opponent during Fort Bragg speech
President Trump went after former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), now Democratic Party Senate candidate, and hyped up his opponent, Republican Michael Whatley, during his speech on Friday at Fort Bragg, N.C. military base. “We want to keep this area safe, and we can't do
How to change your hair in Heartopia
If you want to change your hairstyle in Heartopia, you'll need to interact with a mirror. We explain how to do this in our guide.
The AI hater’s guide to code with LLMs . This is...
The AI hater’s guide to code with LLMs . This is an interesting and thoughtful read.
Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that cinema should "stay out of politics" when he was asked about Gaza. Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked
New Yorker uses Citi Bike rides to pay for a Nintendo Switch 2
Chris Person of Aftermath recently completed a months-long process to convert Citi Bike rides into enough cash to pay for a Switch 2.
Stephen A. Smith downplays 2028 campaign interest, but 'not ruling it out'
Sports commentator and pundit Stephen A. Smith is downplaying his interest in launching a 2028 campaign for president, though he says he's "not ruling it out." "So when somebody talks about me being a president or whatever, I have no desire to be a politician, zero," Smith told
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Finally Runs At 60FPS On Switch 2
The final update includes one last batch of visual upgrades
The Cosmic Collision That Formed Saturn’s Rings
Computer simulations offer new insights into the oddities of the ringed planet’s moons The post The Cosmic Collision That Formed Saturn’s Rings appeared first on Nautilus .
Judge dismisses charges against men accused of assaulting ICE officer
A federal judge dismissed charges against two men who were accused of assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a scuffle in Minnesota last month that resulted in one of them being shot in the leg. U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson granted
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
House Agriculture panel releases farm bill text and sets markup
Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee on Friday released text for the farm bill and announced they will mark up the bill on Feb. 23 — with the framework drawing immediate criticism from the top Democrat on the panel who accused Republicans of filling the package with
Macron says Europe must redesign its security independently, citing 'holistic' nuclear deterrence
French President says Europe will have to define its own security parameters independently in the future and says Paris holding strategic nuclear talks with allies for common deterrence. 'It's a holistic approach'.
Ocasio-Cortez takes progressive vision to Munich: ‘We are ready for the next chapter’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday called for leaders around the world to champion the working class and knocked the Trump administration's foreign policy moves, bringing her progressive vision to the global stage at the annual Munich Security Conference as
Northern Britain's oldest human remains are of a young female child, DNA analysis reveals
The oldest human remains ever found in Northern Britain have been identified as a young female three years after being discovered in a Cumbrian cave. Excavated at Heaning Wood Bone Cave in Cumbria's Great Urswick by local archaeologist Martin Stables, the 11,000-year-old bones
Putting economic theory to the test: Cutting local taxes cuts household income
Voters might think less taxes would equate to more money in their pockets, but a new study shows that at the local level, the opposite may actually be true. Economists and politicians have weighed the benefits of different theoretical models for years, but a lack of direct,
Defying Trump’s Orders, NYC Re-Raises Pride Flag at Stonewall
Activists and officials returned the rainbow flag to Christopher Park after it was removed at the federal administration’s directive.
Meowth Will Gargle Your Pinballs For Just $7,000
Stern is also selling a limited edition version of the Pokémon pinball table for nearly twice that price
Larry June, Curren$y, & The Alchemist Announce New Album Spiral Staircases: Hear “Everything Allocated”
Underground rap can be a solitary, monk-like pursuit, but for a lot of its participants, it's about seeing how many different ways you can mix and match into various configurations. Case in point: After working together in various pairs for years, serial collaborators Larry
SAG-AFTRA Slams ‘Blatant Infringement’ in Seedance AI Videos
SAG-AFTRA is joining the industry condemnation of ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, for releasing a new video model that has enabled widespread copyright infringement online. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin is among those whose likeness has been used in videos generated by
Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich
Russia's war on Ukraine is at the top of this year's agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to reach a just peace deal.
Recently released: Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing...
Recently released: Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play . “What magical mushroom could have turned an unassuming playing card company into one of the dominant cultural forces of the twenty-first century?”
Fred again.. & Jamie T – “Lights Burn Dimmer”
Over the past few months, Fred again.. has been rolling out a trilogy of music videos under the banner “brandon’s night out,” featuring the continuing nightlife adventures of actor Brandon Bendell. The first part was Fred’s collab with KETTAMA and Shady Nasty, “HARDSTYLE 2.”
Shay Mitchell on BÉIS Collaborations, New Role as Capital One Travel Ambassador: ‘I Want Things to Feel Premium… Not Intimidating’
Shay Mitchell‘s first major role in Hollywood was in “Pretty Little Liars” as Emily Fields. In 2018, she starred in the first season of Netflix’s “YOU” as Peach Salinger. That same year, she launched BÉIS, a brand that has since redefined the luggage market. Eight years later,
Trump tells troops 'fear' is powerful motivator in difficult Iran talks
By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told U.S. troops on Friday that Iran has been “difficult” in nuclear negotiations and suggested that instilling fear in Tehran may be necessary to resolve the standoff
Best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Feb. 13-15)
We recommend a variety of Xbox Game Pass games to save you from endlessly searching for a new game to play this weekend.
AI framework fuses data and literature to speed high-entropy alloy discovery
High-entropy alloys are promising advanced materials for demanding applications, but discovering useful compositions is difficult and expensive due to the vast number of possible element combinations. Now, researchers have developed a novel AI-driven framework that integrates
Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbon
Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle—and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. Using microfluidic chips—units that
Should BAFTA Fly the British Flag a Little Higher?
The common layman’s shorthand for the BAFTA Awards is that they’re the “British Oscars,” in the way that the César Awards are the French Oscars or the Goya Awards are the Spanish Oscars. Yet the comparison isn’t quite correct: Where the Césars and Goyas exclusively recognize
