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Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks
KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia has largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday as Kyiv prepared for the next round of trilateral talks on how to end the war. Zelenskiy said that Russia has not carried out any
Exclusive-Iran fears US strike may reignite protests, imperil rule, sources say
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a U.S. strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and
Iran fears US strike may reignite protests, imperil rule, sources say
DUBAI, Feb 2 - Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a U.S. strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials.
Troubled Michael Jackson Biopic Michael Has A New Trailer
At this point, the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael should just change its name to Troubled Michael Jackson Biopic . It would make things simpler for those of us who have to write about it, anyway. The Antoine Fuqua-direcred Michael was supposed to hit theaters last
Halt to MSF work will be 'catastrophic' for people of Gaza: MSF chief
Israel's ban on Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operation in Gaza spells deeper catastrophe for the Palestinian territory's people, the head of the medical charity told AFP on Monday. Israel announced on Sunday that it was terminating all the activities in Gaza and the
Jelly Roll Says He’s ‘Disconnected’ From Politics, But Will Be Ready to Speak Out ‘Soon’
“Everybody's going to hear exactly what I have to say about it in the most loud and clear way I've ever spoken in my life," the country star told reporters after his Grammy win
Why should my daughter lose her home care services just for crossing a state line?
Imagine telling any other group that their basic services disappear the moment they step across a border. That’s the reality everyday for the disability community.
Trump threatens lawsuit over Epstein joke at Grammys
Plus: House digs out of another shutdown, a new Nancy Mace report
Cairn developers 'couldn't be happier' as they celebrate 200,000 copies sold: 'We hope you feel the passion we baked into the mountain'
What goes up, keeps going up, apparently.
Whitmer launching Substack amid 2028 speculation
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) started a Substack on Monday as speculation swirls about a potential 2028 presidential bid. In her first post on Monday, titled "The Way Forward in 2026," the governor acknowledged the “heavy” state of the country and said she began the page
GOG Says Game Banner Ad Was Made With AI But Claims It Was Shared By Mistake
The retro game store told paying patrons that it hears their 'disappointment' The post GOG Says Game Banner Ad Was Made With AI But Claims It Was Shared By Mistake appeared first on Kotaku .
Perseverance rover completes first AI-planned drive on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has completed the first drives on another world that were planned by artificial intelligence. Executed on Dec. 8 and 10, and led by the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the demonstration used generative AI to create
Chilean Mystery Drama ‘The Meltdown’ From ‘1976’ Director Manuela Martelli Lands on Losange Films Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Meltdown,” Manuela Martelli’s follow up to her critically acclaimed feature debut “1976,” has been boarded by Losange Films for international sales ahead of the European Film Market in Berlin. Set in 1992, in post-dictatorship Chile, “The Meltdown” is a mystery drama that
Anker’s 25,000mAh Power Bank Drops to Its First Record Low of the Year, Charge 4 Devices at Once
This is a quick and easy way to make sure you've always got the electricity you need. The post Anker’s 25,000mAh Power Bank Drops to Its First Record Low of the Year, Charge 4 Devices at Once appeared first on Kotaku .
What to know about the partial government shutdown
A partial shutdown affecting much of the federal government began Saturday, but it is unlikely to last long. The shutdown is hitting huge parts of the government, including the Pentagon, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security.
First three weeks Illex squid catches in Argentina considered “encouraging”
The Illex squid season in Argentina, taking into account catches of the three first seeks of 2026 can be considered, “encouraging”, according to Marcela Ivanovic, head of the Cephalopods’ Program from the Fisheries Research and Development Institute, INIDEP.
Natural magnetic materials can control light in unprecedented ways
Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward—or in an entirely unexpected direction—as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative refraction, could transform imaging, telecommunications, and countless other
As Rubin's survey gets underway, simulations suggest it could find about six lunar-origin asteroids per year
Most near-Earth asteroids are thought to drift in from the main asteroid belt. But a small subset may have a much closer origin: the moon. One intriguing example is 469219 Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3), an Earth quasi-satellite whose reported spectrum resembles lunar material and
Someone Beat Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Without Getting Hit
Sandfall Interactive’s punishing dodge and parry windows are brutal, but you can master them The post Someone Beat Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Without Getting Hit appeared first on Kotaku .
91-qubit processor accurately simulates many-body quantum chaos
Quantum chaos describes chaotic classical dynamical systems in terms of quantum theory, but simulations of these systems are limited by computational resources. However, one team seems to have found a way by leveraging error mitigation and specialized circuits on a 91-qubit
Elon Musk mulls merging SpaceX with artificial intelligence firm xAI: report
Elon Musk is reportedly in “advanced talks” to merge his rocket company SpaceX with his artificial intelligence firm xAI.
Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
CHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia, Feb 2 - The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries along their disputed border.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – “Sunburned In London”
We haven’t heard from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever since their last album Endless Rooms came out in 2022. But today the Aussie jangle-rockers are ending that hiatus with the shimmery, six-minute “Sunburned In London.” “As a band, we have always made songs about cities,” the
Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Being Treated as a Crime, Sheriff Confirms
The disappearance of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy Guthrie is being treated as a crime, according to the sheriff of Pima County, Ariz. “We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters on Monday. “We believe now, after
Doom fan with weeks left to live is spending them playing The Dark Ages
In a fight against cancer, one gamer finds solace in the action of Doom: The Dark Ages. His heartfelt story has reached the devs at iD Software.
Sheriff: 'Crime scene' at home of Savannah Guthrie's mother
Authorities in Arizona say they are conducting a criminal investigation at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing over the weekend. "We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime
'Everybody who worked at Nvidia in the early days really wanted to make a game console' says senior VP of engineering Andrew Bell: 'Selfishly, a little bit, we built Shield for ourselves'
‘Let’s go after people who really want a premium experience.’
Autocratic backfire : when dictators construct echo...
Autocratic backfire : when dictators construct echo chambers, overestimate their abilities, and dismiss their adversaries’ capabilities, leading to weakening or ruin. Examples: Mussolini, Putin, and now (hopefully) Trump. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
2 more arrests made in Minnesota church disruption: Bondi
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday said two additional arrests were made in connection to a church disruption led by protesters in Minnesota last month. The Justice Department has promised to crack down on a group that stormed into a church in St. Paul, Minn., where a local
’68th Annual Grammy Awards’ Review: Music’s Biggest Stars Found Their Own Ways to Recognize a National Crisis… In-Between the Delights of a Sabrina Carpenter and a Cher
What was your favorite part of the 2026 Grammys, if you watched? Was it seeing the succession of artists who spoke up to address the deportation raids that are roiling the nation, with either blunt-force language about federal agents or thoughtful appreciation of immigrants?
Partner's spending habits can impact relationship dynamics
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners as "savers" tend to be more satisfied with both their
How Richard Wright Shaped John Wilson’s Protest Art
Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs
Marvel's ex-CEO Peter Cuneo on launching the MCU, selling to Disney, and recent box office flops
Peter Cuneo, former Marvel CEO, shares insights on his new leadership book, the Disney acquisition, and Marvel's post-Endgame struggles in a candid interview.
‘The Odyssey’ Director Christopher Nolan Takes on the Industry’s Troubles as DGA President
Christopher Nolan is a busy man. When he’s not working on “The Odyssey,” his sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic, he is tackling all the other challenges facing Hollywood as the new president of the Directors Guild of America. The union’s 20,000 members are dealing with a
‘Industry’ Costume Designer on Mastering Henry’s ‘Everyman’ Tech Bro Style In Season 4: ‘It’s Meant to Be Casual But It’s Very, Very Stage-Managed’
In Season 4, Episode 4 of “Industry,” Henry Muck (Kit Harrington) is intent on convincing everyone, including himself, that he’s finally become the man he’s always wanted to be. His clothes play no small part in that performance. The erratic British aristocrat — who, just two
Don’t expect China and Russia to save Iran
With Iran in crisis, Moscow and Beijing may be starting to hedge.
