Shaheen Malik: An acid attack survivor's fight for justice and dignity

Malik recently petitioned India's top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds

Experiencing a natural disaster in childhood can shape how business leaders approach workplace safety decades later, according to a new Concordia-led study. The study found that CEOs who have lived through events like major earthquakes, floods or hurricanes early in life run

This Lost Ark skin turns your warrior into a stereotypical gamer, complete with Mountain Dew gut and a pair of slides

Terrible opinions are optional.

Oscar Nominees Luncheon: A Year After California Wildfires, Event Returns to Hilton, With Lots of A-Listers and Love for ‘Sinners’

Two hundred and thirty nominees — among them Steven Spielberg, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson and Timothée Chalamet — packed the Beverly Hilton's international ballroom on Tuesday afternoon.

Despite having nearly its entire back catalog on Steam, Suda51's studio doesn't benefit much from sales of its old games: 'It's really nice for the other people who are making bank off that, though'

Romeo Is a Dead Man is Grasshopper Manufacture's first new self-published release on Steam.

Painted by Hand, a Stop-Motion Film Eulogizes a Lost Childhood Home

Panels of thick, gestural brushstrokes animate a story of loss, grief, and remembrance. 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 Painted by Hand, a

New record of great white shark in Spain sparks a 160-year review

On April 20, 2023, a juvenile great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) measuring approximately 210 cm and weighing between 80 and 90 kg was incidentally caught by local fishermen off the coast of the eastern peninsula within the Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone. This rare

TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

Experts advised to get yourself checked should you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms.

Bad Bunny helps Super Bowl LX peak with 137 million viewers

Super Bowl LX drew an average audience of more than 124 million viewers, the second most of any in history, and set a new record for peak viewership during Bad Bunny's halftime show, according to NBC, which cited Nielsen Media Research data. The network said viewership peaked

‘The White Lotus’ Casts Sandra Bernhard in Season 4

Sandra Bernhard has checked into “The White Lotus” Season 4. The “Severance” and “Marty Supreme” actor joins previously announced cast members Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina and AJ Michalka in the

Noise pollution is affecting birds' reproduction, stress levels and more: The good news is we can fix it

New research led by the University of Michigan is painting a more comprehensive picture of how noise pollution is impacting birds around the world. "The major takeaway from this study is that anthropogenic noise affects many aspects of bird behavior, with some responses more

Climate benefits of tree planting could be reduced by soil carbon loss, expert warns

Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate benefits of tree planting, a University of Stirling professor has warned. Professor Jens-Arne Subke of the University's Faculty of

DNA-binding proteins from volcanic lakes could improve disease diagnosis

Scientists have uncovered new DNA-binding proteins from some of the most extreme environments on Earth and shown that they can improve rapid medical tests for infectious diseases. The work has been published in Nucleic Acids Research. The international research team, led by

Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body

Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".

sadie – “Arms Wide”

Brooklyn’s sadie is back with a new dreamy gem. The hyperpop darling has announced her signing to Bloody Knuckles, and to accompany the news she’s sharing an exquisite tune called “Arms Wide.” “This song is about confronting other people’s apathy, and my own,” the artist says.

Legal pressures mount for Hims & Hers over GLP-1 sales

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Legal pressures mount for Hims & Hers over GLP-1 sales The major telemedicine platform Hims & Hers is facing increased pressure from both the federal government and a

'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top

Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

Five ways quantum technology could shape everyday life

The unveiling by IBM of two new quantum supercomputers and Denmark's plans to develop "the world's most powerful commercial quantum computer" mark just two of the latest developments in quantum technology's increasingly rapid transition from experimental breakthroughs to

Macron: Trump administration has sought EU's 'dismemberment'

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused President Trump of seeking the European Union’s “dismemberment.” Macron called the Trump administration “openly anti-European,” said it has displayed “contempt” when it comes to the EU and has wanted “its dismemberment” in a recent

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Hits 128.2 Million Viewers, Breaks NFL Social Media Records

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show — or the “Benito Bowl,” as it was affectionally named by his fans — reached an average of 128.2 million viewers on Sunday. Measured by Nielsen, that’s above the 124.9 million average viewers achieved by this year’s Super Bowl overall but

Carney responds to Trump's bridge burn

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Carney says he had 'positive' conversation with Trump after bridge threat Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he had a “positive” conversation

Super Bowl 2026 Hits 124.9 Million Viewers, Down 2.8 Million From Last Year

NBC’s, Peacock’s and Telemundo’s simulcast of the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots reached an average 124.9 million viewers on Sunday night. The number of viewers watching a fairly mild Super Bowl saw Seattle defeat New England

Gray wolf appears in Los Angeles county for first time in more than 100 years

Three-year-old black coat female, known as BEY03F, crossed into LA county around 6am on 7 February A gray wolf wandered into Los Angeles county for the first time in more than a century on Saturday morning. “This is the most southern verified record of a gray wolf in modern

Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing, even though no one else cares

It's February, and you grab a box of cheap Valentine's chocolate from the grocery store on your lunch break. Later, you're eating it at your office desk when you realize someone else is watching. Suddenly, you feel a flicker of embarrassment. You hide the box away, make a joke

Forget flowers: Lovers in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland exchanged hair

In 18th- and 19th-century Ireland, it was common for courting couples to exchange gifts to mark their developing relationships. Many of these items are familiar gifts today: books, cards, items of clothing, jewelry and sweet treats. Others, however, are less familiar. In fact,

Baby Keem Announces New Album Ca$ino, Previews “Good Flirts” Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd

In 2021, Baby Keem released his official debut album The Melodic Blue. Since then, the Vegas rapper guested on records by Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, and more. Now, he’s finally announcing his sophomore effort Ca$ino, arriving just next week. Ca$ino features a

Subnautica 2 devs show off multiplayer while constantly reassuring solo players it's totally optional

"The important distinction there is that any part of the game isn't going to require cooperative play."

Toyota recalls 141,000 Prius vehicles over doors that have risk of opening while driving

Recall covers certain Toyota Prius and Prius Prime models.

Virginia Woolf on Self-Knowledge and the Limits of Empathy

"We do not know our own souls, let alone the souls of others... There is a virgin forest in each."

School restrictive smartphone policies may save a small amount of money by reducing staff costs

School restrictive smartphone policies may save a small amount of money for schools, primarily by reducing the amount of time staff spend on managing phone-related behaviors, but they make little difference to pupils' quality of life or mental well-being, finds a health

Harris's Gen Z social team

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Harris takes on MAGA content machine with revamped account Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reviving her edgy 2024 campaign social media account KamalaHQ in what her Gen Z aides are hyping as an effort to fight fire with

Don Lemon hires federal prosecutor who resigned over Minnesota probes

Don Lemon has brought on an attorney who recently resigned from the office prosecuting the former CNN anchor, according to a new court filing. Joseph Thompson informed the judge Tuesday that he will represent Lemon ahead of his next court appearance, which is slated for

Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year

The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.

Bacterial hitchhikers can give their hosts super strength

A Dartmouth study finds that molecular hitchhikers living within bacteria can make their hosts extra resistant to medical treatment by corralling them into tightly packed groups. The findings introduce a previously unknown avenue through which bacterial infections can become

Fallout 76 devs were surprised the community turned out to be so friendly: 'It’s post-apocalyptic, it’s Fallout, they’re going to all want to kill one another ... it's the complete opposite'

Maybe war does change sometimes?

Here’s why Warner Bros. Discovery might have to take a closer look at Paramount’s ‘unsweet’ bid

On the face of it, Paramount's revised offer sounds like a clunker.

Dem rep says Republicans 'afraid of women voting'

Rep. Katherine Clark (Mass.), the No. 2 House Democrat, slammed the GOP-backed voting bill that the House is set to vote on this week, claiming it was meant to suppress a major Democratic-leaning voting bloc: women. “This is not about protecting our elections. Republicans are

Sheriff's Office responds after Domino's delivery driver walks to Nancy Guthrie's front door

A Domino’s delivery driver accidentally attempted to drop off a pizza to the front door of Nancy Guthrie’s house on Tuesday morning. During a live taping of NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner, the man was seen carrying several pizza boxes up the front steps of the

Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds

Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit soil function, according to a new study

Mattel to Acquire Full Ownership of Mattel163 From NetEase (Gaming News Roundup)

Mattel, Inc, in agreement with its joint venture partner NetEase, has announced it will acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1. Founded in 2018, Mattel163, a global game studio, has developed

Christopher Nolan Tells Timothée Chalamet About the ‘Interstellar’ Scene of His ‘I Didn’t Particularly Like’: ‘You Went Ahead and Did Whatever the F— You Wanted’

Timothée Chalamet recently reunited with his “Interstellar” director Christopher Nolan at the AMC Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles to screen the film in Imax 70mm. In a video shared by the Nolan Archives, the “Marty Supreme” Oscar nominee interviewed Nolan ahead of the

Dan Osborn cancels fundraiser after co-host’s Epstein link surfaces

Trump repealing endangerment finding this week

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA to ax landmark climate finding Thursday The Trump administration plans to repeal the landmark 2009 legal finding that climate change poses a threat to the public this week, press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Blumhouse Games’ ‘Crisol: Theater of Idols’ Horror Developer on Players’ ‘One Big Mistake’ in New Game: ‘Always Keep Blood in Mind’

Blumhouse continues its push into gaming with the Tuesday release of new first-person shooter “Crisol: Theater of the Idols.” Developed by Vermila Studios, the AA title, which is available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC via Steam, is described as a “horror

Anti-Khamenei slogans in Tehran on eve of revolution anniversary: social media footage

Some residents of the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against the Islamic republic and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Islamic revolution, according to footage posted on social media.

Alexandria on the Tigris: Exploring the forgotten and rediscovered metropolis

What was the political and economic importance of the ancient city Alexandria on the Tigris? How was the city laid out? And what does the material culture of the international trade hub look like? These are the questions that Stefan Hauser, professor of ancient Mediterranean

How charges invert a long-standing empirical law in glass physics

If you've ever watched a glass blower at work, you've seen a material behaving in a very special way. As it cools, the viscosity of molten glass increases steadily but gradually, allowing it to be shaped without a mold. Physicists call this behavior a strong glass transition,

Best Horror of February 2026: ‘Scream’ Returns, A Stylish New ‘Dracula,’ Joe Keery Saves the World and More

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at

How Animal Suffering Can Ruin Lab Experiments

Larry Carbone on his 3 greatest revelations while writing The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals The post How Animal Suffering Can Ruin Lab Experiments appeared first on Nautilus .

Top White House aides tamp down January jobs expectation

Top White House officials are trying to prepare Americans for a lackluster January jobs report this week as President Trump kicks off 2026 under intense economic pressure. Trump's top economic advisers have said in recent days that the January jobs report, scheduled to be