UK asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident
Fuel switches were at the centre of last year’s horror Air India crash which killed 260 people.
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Turkish government proposes legislation that would throttle Steam and other gaming platforms into unusability if they don't comply with demands for company data and content removal
Companies that fail to deliver their information within five days would face escalating fines and up to 90% bandwidth restriction.
Supply chains and China’s Hormuz imperative
In the evolving landscape of 21st-century energy security, global attention often gravitates toward the maritime disputes of East Asia. However, a structural analysis of global energy flows indicates that the true center of gravity for Asian economic stability remains thousands
Electron-phonon 'surfing' could help stabilize quantum hardware, nanowire tests suggest
That low-frequency fuzz that can bedevil cellphone calls has to do with how electrons move through and interact in materials at the smallest scale. The electronic flicker noise is often caused by interruptions in the flow of electrons by various scattering processes in the
Hotel and Credit Card Loyalty Programs Are Going All In on Exclusive Experiences in 2026 — From Sundance to the Grammys
Last month at Sundance, Chase Sapphire cardmembers rubbed shoulders with stars such as Alexander Skarsgård and Jenna Ortega; purchased early-access tickets to coveted premieres such as “The Moment;” and sat front row to intimate industry panels. This past weekend, meanwhile,
Jennifer Esposito Says She’s Moving Out of Home She Mortgaged to Make Her Directorial Debut
After revealing the news on Instagram last Friday, the 'Fresh Kills' director shared a follow-up post noting that she has been "overwhelmed by such support" in response to her original video.
US probes Nike over white worker discrimination claims
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
Chris Hemsworth Wondered if Revealing Alzheimer’s Genetic Predisposition Would Impact Acting Career: Will They ‘No Longer Believe in the Action Star’ or Marvel Hero?
Chris Hemsworth told The Guardian in a new interview on his “Crime 101” press tour that he had some reservations about going public with the news that he has a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease, which makes him eight to 10 times more likely to develop the disease.
Vance announces price floor effort for minerals
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Vance announces price floor effort for minerals The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for an international trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives
Trump touts ‘very positive’ call with Chinese leader Xi
The president noted plans to visit China in April, as Beijing sends a warning to White House over Taiwan arms sales.
Graphene sealing enables first atomic images of monolayer transition metal diiodides
Two-dimensional (2D) materials promise revolutionary advances in electronics and photonics, but many of the most interesting candidates degrade within seconds of air exposure, making them nearly impossible to study or integrate into real-world technology. Transition metal
When continents try, and fail, to break apart
Great things can come from failure when it comes to geology. The Midcontinent rift formed about 1.1 billion years ago and runs smack in the middle of the United States at the Great Lakes. The rift failed to completely rupture, and had it succeeded it would have torn North
Melania Promotes Her Terrible Movie in Weirdest White House Event
Either Melania Trump doesn’t know the law, or she doesn’t care to follow it. The first lady denied that she was using the White House in order to promote her unwatchable documentary, Melania , during a press conference on Wednesday—mere minutes after plugging the film. “Why do
Honest or deceptive? What a new signaling model means for animal displays and human claims
For decades, scientists have tried to answer a simple question: why be honest when deception is possible? Whether it is a peacock's tail, a stag's roar, or a human's résumé, signals are means to influence others by transmitting information and advantages can be gained by
‘Eragon’ Disney+ Series Sets Todd Harthan, Todd Helbing as Co-Showrunners, Marc Webb Boards as Exec Producer
The “Eragon” live-action TV series at Disney+ has taken a big step forward. Variety has learned that Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing have joined the project as co-showrunners, with Harthan set as co-creator on the show alongside “Eragon” author Christopher Paolini. All three will
Thailand Election 2026: Debt worries, economic uncertainty loom large on voters’ minds
With Thai households under financial strain, economists say debt and global trade risks could hugely impact who voters pick on Sunday (Feb 8).
Commentary: Asia faces a security dilemma in a world without nuclear guardrails
Discussions about the need for independent nuclear capabilities are no longer seen as fringe ideas in some parts of Asia, says Patricia M Kim from Brookings Institution.
Better governance or ‘naive, misguided’? Government MPs’ proposal to elect KL mayor stirs debate
Proponents say it is a practical way to improve governance in the capital city, but critics argue it would sideline vulnerable groups. Analysts say central to the issue is race.
Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv
Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.
Commentary: Chinese AI videos used to look fake. Now they are making money
Beijing-based Kuaishou has spent the past year recasting itself as an AI video contender with global ambitions and it is succeeding, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Warhorse reveals Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 players have killed 5.4 million enemies while drunk, and I'm just surprised that number isn't higher because Drinking is the best skill
Warhorse celebrates a year of KCD2.
Workplace gamification erodes employee moral agency, finds study
What is lost when a worker completes actions—such as helping a client or ensuring safety—in exchange for incentives like digital badges, placement on a leaderboard, or in-office rankings? A study by Carnegie Mellon University researcher Tae Wan Kim challenges the corporate
Trump Admin Investigates Nike for Discrimination Against White People
The Trump administration is probing claims of anti-white racism at Nike. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating the sportswear company over “systemic allegations of D.E.I.-related intentional race discrimination” against white employees and job applicants.
Man charged with assault after fight with students during anti-ICE protest in Texas
The incident remains under investigation.
76 percent in Greenland oppose becoming part of US: Survey
Few Greenlanders believe it would be advantageous for the territory to become part of the U.S., according to a new poll released after President Trump's threats to acquire the island roiled the U.S.'s relationship with its European allies. The poll, published by the Copenhagen
Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.
Kristen Stewart Buys L.A.’s Highland Movie Theater and ‘Sees It as an Antidote to All the Corporate Bulls—‘
Kristen Stewart confirms in the March L.A. issue of Architectural Digest that she has purchased the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles’ buzzy Highland Park neighborhood. The Highland Theatre, which opened in 1925, was a neighborhood fixture until it closed in 2024. It was
Acoustic study reveals deep-diving behavior of elusive beaked whales
Scientists have captured a rare view of one of the ocean's least understood whales—without ever seeing it. By listening to the sounds beaked whales naturally produce, researchers have reconstructed a three-dimensional picture of their deep-diving behavior in the Gulf of Mexico.
Why Blizzard Says It’s Been Making Overwatch Heroes Hotter
Blizzard says that it’s hoping for more character diversity moving forward The post Why Blizzard Says It’s Been Making Overwatch Heroes Hotter appeared first on Kotaku .
Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency Following Cancer Treatment
Barry Manilow has postponed his February residency dates at the Westgate Las Vegas following treatment for stage-one lung cancer. The singer shared in a statement that he’s “doing great” and “recovering well” after his surgery, but will need to postpone his February 12-21 Vegas
Beyond climate: Connection and mobility were key drivers in early human innovation, research suggests
A new study challenges the idea that climate change drove early human innovation. Instead, researchers find that cultural developments arose under different environmental conditions, shaped by movement, interaction, and knowledge sharing.
7 years after it was pulled from Steam, Poker Night at the Inventory is coming back in March, and yes, so are the free Team Fortress 2 unlockables
The surprise remaster is being made by Skunkape, the team behind the updated versions of Telltale's Sam and Max games.
Iran and the US to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman, Iranian foreign minister says
The announcement by Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.
How Ashley Padilla’s ‘Mom Confession’ Sketch Turned Her Into ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Standout Emmy Contender
“Saturday Night Live” has its Emmy-worthy star. “SNL” featured performer Ashley Padilla has found her groove during the show’s 51st season, emerging as an early and viable contender for this year’s Emmys. The San Francisco Bay Area native, who honed her comedic skills with The
Sanders on past praise for Gabbard: 'That was way back when'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday dismissed his previous praise for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, saying that was "way back when." CNN's Kaitlan Collins spoke with Sanders and mentioned that the senator once called Gabbard, a former Democratic House
58 percent say Noem should be removed: Poll
More than half of respondents in a new poll said they support the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The Quinnipiac Poll comes as Democrats in Congress have called for Noem’s ouster after federal immigration agents shot and killed two
Mike Morhaime's Dreamhaven continues to look for a hit, this time with a 'run-based' spin-off of Sunderfolk without the phone controls
Shadowstone is set to launch into early access later this year.
Platinum nanostructure sensor can differentiate mirror-image volatile scent compounds
Terpenes are volatile organic compounds that are responsible for, among other things, the typical scents of plants, resins or citrus fruits. These compounds occur naturally in the environment and influence chemical processes in the atmosphere. At high concentrations, they can
The Tour Down Under’s winner won despite being...
The Tour Down Under’s winner won despite being blasted off his bike by kangaroos. “ Two of them blasted through the peloton when we were doing probably 50 kph and…went left, right, left right, left right and I ended up hitting its backside .” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Quick test can curb antimicrobial resistance, identifying bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility in under 40 minutes
McGill researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria—and determining which antibiotics can stop them—in just 36 minutes, a major advance in the global effort to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Current clinical testing methods typically take
Glimpsing the quantum vacuum: Particle spin correlations offer insight into how visible matter emerges from 'nothing'
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have uncovered experimental evidence that particles of matter emerging from energetic subatomic smashups retain a key feature of virtual particles that exist only fleetingly in the quantum
Terminally Ill Fan Spending Final Days Playing Doom And The Devs Want Him To Know He’s Not Alone
'You are not alone in that hospital room' replied series co-creator John Romero to the dying fan on Reddit The post Terminally Ill Fan Spending Final Days Playing Doom And The Devs Want Him To Know He’s Not Alone appeared first on Kotaku .
Some Fallout fans are convinced the Season 2 finale showed the Courier, but there's one little detail that I think disproves it
Was Courier 6 spotted in the Fallout TV series?
Target’s new CEO admits retailer has lost trust with shoppers, staff: report
"We weren't clear enough about who we are as a company," Fiddelke told staff on his first town hall.
How lipid nanoparticles carrying vaccines release their cargo
A study from FAU has shown that lipid nanoparticles restructure their membrane significantly after being absorbed into a cell and ending up in an acidic environment. Vaccines and other medicines are often packed in little fat droplets, or lipids. In this form, they are absorbed
Cadence Weapon Announces New Album Forager: Hear “Alpenflage”
Back in November, the Mercury Prize-winning rapper, music critic, and former Edmonton poet laureate Rollie Pemberton — better known as Cadence Weapon — dropped “Step Out,” a synth-powered track about his fly wardrobe. Today he’s revealed that the song will be part of Forager, a
Fox Corporation hits $5B revenue on ad gains, cable growth
The media conglomerate reported $5.18 billion in total revenue, a 2% year-over-year increase, as companywide ad revenue rose 1%.
Should AI chatbots have ads? Anthropic says no.
ChatGPT competitor comes out swinging with Super Bowl ad mocking AI product pitches.
Republican Senator Warns Noem to Keep ICE Center Out of His State
A Republican senator wants Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE to stay out of his state. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker has come out against a proposed ICE detention facility in Byhalia, noting that the facility’s construction in the small town would not give the
