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Goldman Sachs’ Kathy Ruemmler accused of ‘misery’ affair with Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney, according to his wife’s emails
"Stay away before you manage to destroy him completely," Reid Weingarten's wife emailed Goldman's Kathy Ruemmler.
Even larvae mind the social bubble: How they adjust their behavior in response to social surroundings
Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the same meal with friends or colleagues: depending on the social context, you may find yourself eating more carefully, adapting your food choices,
Where Would Contemporary Art Be Without Plastic?
A new anthology on plastics in art reveals the philosophical conundrums and contradictions at the heart of a material the world relies on.
The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What's going on?
In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.
Supermassive black holes sit in 'eye of their own storms,' studies find
Gigantic black holes lurk at the center of virtually every galaxy, including ours, but we've lacked a precise picture of what impact they have on their surroundings. However, a University of Chicago-led group of scientists has used data from a recently launched satellite to
AI systems could identify math anxiety from student inputs and change feedback
Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most effective way to address it, many teachers struggle to deliver this level of support at scale within busy classrooms. New research from Adelaide
Warmer Northeast Atlantic waters and heavy fishing leave cod and haddock chasing smaller prey
Fish across Britain's seas face ever-smaller meals as warmer seas and commercial fishing squeeze ocean food webs, new research suggests. Research by the University of Essex and the UK Government's Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) found strains
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi assassinated at his home by 4 gunmen
Libyan media confirmed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed by four people near the city of Zintan in the west of the country.
This little-known banking stock has upside, Bank of America says — and a nice dividend
Head over to the Caribbean for an unsung bank stock that offers a combination of upside and income.
Dropout star details just how bangable some Pokémon are
Dropout comedian Zach Reino shared his Pokémon sex rankings on Make Some Noise season four, and we have thoughts.
Alabama GOP dismisses challenge to Tuberville eligibility to run for governor
The Alabama Republican Party dismissed a challenge over the residency of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who is running for governor in the state. The challenge was filed last week by Ken McFeeters, an insurance agent who is running against Tuberville for the GOP nomination.
Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough
More players helps to make matches in this free-to-play shooter more exciting, but doesn't fix its other problems The post Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough appeared first on Kotaku .
Lorde Posts ‘Ice Out’ and Donates $204,000 From Minneapolis Merch Sales to the Immigrant Defense Network and More
Lorde has revealed that she donated her take from her merch sales in Minneapolis — totaling $204,000 — to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and Immigrant Defense Network. The singer is currently on her “Ultrasound World Tour” and played a pair of shows in
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried until now
Last autumn, a UK government report warned that climate-driven ecosystem collapse could lead to food shortages, mass migration, political extremism and even nuclear conflict. The report was never officially launched.
The Guess Who’s Epic Tour War Is Back With Another Lawsuit
As the classic rock band's singer and guitarist kick off their first tour in decades, the fractured group's drummer and bassist say they lost millions over the cancellation of their rival two years ago
Not an artifact, but an ancestor: Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
Restitution debates—the questions of whether a cultural object should be returned from a museum or other collection to a person or community—often begin with a deceptively simple question: Who owns an object?
Vibe-coding gone wild . “Stories of family...
Vibe-coding gone wild . “Stories of family groceries delivered to data centers, and “world burnt bacon day” became memes — and resulted in class-action lawsuits against kitchen appliance manufacturers like Breville, Viking, and Cusinart.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Ted Sarandos, Facing Sharp Questions at Senate Hearing on Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Insists It’s Good for Hollywood and Customers: ‘We Will Give Consumers More Content for Less’
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos was in the hot seat defending the streaming giant’s $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. at a Senate hearing Tuesday, amid pointed questions from lawmakers about the threat the pact poses to competition, jobs and streaming prices. The hearing,
When the Saints go marching in: NFL to stage first ever American Football game in France
France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris.
One Question I Really Hope Fallout Season 2’s Finale Answers Before The Wait For Season 3 Begins
It all comes back to M.A.R.Go.T. The post One Question I Really Hope Fallout Season 2’s Finale Answers Before The Wait For Season 3 Begins appeared first on Kotaku .
Cassidy, Blunt Rochester grill NIH director on Denmark fixation: 'That's a crazy idea'
Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) on Tuesday questioned a top Trump health official on the administration modeling policy around Denmark, a largely homogeneous country of just over 6 million people. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay
Sheriff declines to say if a ransom was offered for Savannah Guthrie's mother
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos would not say whether a ransom has been offered in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. At a press conference Tuesday, the Arizona county sheriff twice
Who Will Bad Bunny Bring Out During His Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Here's a wish list of performers we are hoping to see at Benito bowl
Do you qualify for this overlooked tax credit? How to tell
It's estimated that one in five qualifying tax filers who qualify for the tax credit, which could be worth thousands, won't apply.
‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon
Grammy-winning popstar Chappell Roan will join “Fortnite Festival” as the next “Icon,” “Fortnite” maker Epic Games announced Tuesday. The “Red Wine Supernova” singer will appear as the headliner in Season 13 of the in-game event, which will kick off on Feb. 5. A self-professed
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Debuts With 39.7 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
Season 4 of “Bridgerton” debuted with 39.7 million views in its first four days of streaming, making it the most-watched title on Netflix during the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. That’s a 12% decrease from the 2024 release of Season 3, which achieved the show’s best-ever opening
Judge declines to release man accused of spraying vinegar on Omar at town hall
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested and charged with assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with vinegar during a town hall in her district last week, and a federal judge has ordered him to remain behind bars.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Trailer Teases Terrifying New Titan (TV News Roundup)
The Season 2 trailer for Apple TV’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” was unveiled at the Apple TV Press Day on Tuesday, giving viewers a look at what’s to come in the second season of the Legendary Monsterverse series. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Feb.
Stardew Valley‘s Unexpected 1.7 Update Sounds Even Bigger Than We Thought
ConcernedApe teases new marriage candidates, improvements to children, and a possible map editor The post Stardew Valley‘s Unexpected 1.7 Update Sounds Even Bigger Than We Thought appeared first on Kotaku .
Let There Be Dark
To unleash your imagination, step out of the light The post Let There Be Dark appeared first on Nautilus .
Claudia Sulewski Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)
Content creator, actor and beauty founder Claudia Sulewski has signed with WME for representation in all areas. Claudia Sulewski, who began her career as a beauty vlogger in 2009 — amassing nearly seven million followers across platforms — has now made the transition to
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with killing current wife
Former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband faces a murder charge in the death of his current wife, officials said Tuesday. Delaware's New Castle County Police said William Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday after a grand jury returned a one-count indictment against him
Nelson Peltz accuses Bob Iger of rigging Disney’s CEO succession to stay in power
Peltz accused Disney’s outgoing chief executive of manipulating the company’s succession to retain power by setting his replacement up to fail.
Watch live: Democrats hold forum on Trump immigration enforcement after fatal shootings
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) will hold a public forum Tuesday on the Trump administration's "violent tactics and disproportionate use of force" in its immigration enforcement operations. The forum comes as Democrats have pushed for reforms
Epstein survivor named in documents calls DOJ’s release ‘egregious’
An Epstein survivor said seeing her name unredacted in the documents broke her "trust in the Justice Department."
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
Death of an Indian Tech Worker
"A wave of suicides and widespread AI-fueled layoffs reveal a workforce under extreme pressure."
Jeffrey Epstein asked woman to buy Snow White costume before notorious email exchange with ex-Barclays chief Jes Staley
“I would love to take photos of you in a Snow White costume. You can get it from the costume store,” Epstein wrote to a woman on June 20, 2010.
Study highlights stressed faults in potential shale gas region in South Africa
A swarm of small earthquakes within the Karoo Basin in South Africa has revealed a critically stressed fault that could be perturbed by potential shale gas exploration in the area, according to a new report. The analysis by Benjamin Whitehead of the University of Cape Town and
Trouble-Plagued Brooklyn Mirage Allegedly Reopening In June With A New Name
The supposed re-opening of the Brooklyn Mirage has felt like just that — a mirage — since its now-bankrupt parent company Avant Gardner announced in December 2024 that the East Williamsburg venue would be getting a bunch of security-related upgrades. Following a year-long saga
Chris Stapleton Says His New Super Bowl Ad Is ‘Very Non-AI’
The country singer looks back at his viral National Anthem performance, previews his summer tour, and rolls outs an ad for his whiskey line
Megadeth Are Number One … Finally!
No longer standing in the shadows, Dave Mustaine can appreciate that his band is on top at last
Skyrim lead designer says the next Elder Scrolls should look at how Baldur’s Gate 3 made things ‘meaningful,’ because ‘the gaming community has spoken’
"Bethesda games have maybe pulled back from doing that a little bit."
The strategic awakening of middle powers
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. “The powerful have their power. But we have something, too – the capacity to stop pretending, to name realities, to build our strength at home and to act together.” With those words during a
Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal
By Orhan Qereman, Khalil Ashawi and Feras Maqdisi QAMISHLI, Syria, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said, implementing a U.S.-backed deal to bring
Grad Student Homebrews Cosmic Dust in the Lab
“It’s like we have recreated a little bit of the universe in a bottle in our lab” The post Grad Student Homebrews Cosmic Dust in the Lab appeared first on Nautilus .