Argentina pays its debt: The US-Latin America strategy becomes clearer
The Argentina loan is proof positive that this pivot is both effective and advantageous to the U.S.
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Trump administration: San Jose State broke law by allowing transgender volleyball player
The Education Department said Wednesday that San José State University violated Title IX by allowing a transgender woman on its women’s volleyball team. The department began its investigation last February, concluding the policies allowing the transgender athlete into
A simple blood test could spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms
Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in the blood tied to how cells handle stress and repair DNA, the team identified a
Ossoff reelection more likely: Sabato's Crystal Ball
A nonpartisan election handicapper shifted its rating of Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) reelection bid from a “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in a new analysis on Thursday. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball from the Center for Politics at the University of
Lady Gaga Pauses Tokyo Concert to Condemn ICE and Support Americans ‘Who Are Being Mercilessly Targeted’: ‘We Need to Get Back to a Place of Safety’
Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt speech and spoke out against ICE during one of her Mayhem Ball concerts in Tokyo, Japan. Gaga, who wraps up five nights at the Tokyo Dome on Jan. 30, said, “I want to take a second to talk about something that’s extremely important to me.
Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows
Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
[Namibian] FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at Offenes Kulturhaus (OK) Linz in Austria.
On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has explored how facial filters, pop culture and centuries-old stereotypes are shaping how people see their faces. The study investigated the way the nose is represented on social media, and how this connects to a long history of gender
CBS News staffers ‘pretty salty’ over Gayle King’s defense of Bari Weiss at all-hands meeting: ‘Utter disappointment’
One CBS News employee told The Independent that King’s comments were an “utter disappointment."
Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens
KABUL, Jan 29 - Afghanistan will roll out a $100 million food security project, the United Nations said on Thursday, as it contends with a worsening hunger crisis driven by mass deportations of Afghans from neighbouring states, foreign aid cuts and economic crisis.
Africa: Presidency Co-Hosts Africa Social Impact Summit Policy Engagement
[Leadership] The Office of the Vice President will co-host the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement, as stakeholders converge to deepen policy reforms and mobilise partnerships to accelerate inclusive growth and national development.
Ancient DNA reveals 12,000-year-old case of rare genetic disease
Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago. Using ancient DNA analysis and modern clinical
51 percent in Virginia poll favor redistricting
A narrow majority of Virginia voters support mid-cycle redistricting, new polling shows, as Democrats in the state work to put forward an amendment this spring. The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University found 51 percent of Virginia voters backed a
Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks
A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries to monitor structural health without
Measuring the quantum extent of a single molecule confined to a nanodroplet
There is no measurement that can directly observe the wave function of a quantum mechanical system, but the wave function is still enormously useful as its (complex) square represents the probability density of the system or elements of the system. But for a confined system,
Ancient oceans stayed oxygen rich despite extreme warming
Scientists studying ancient ocean fossils found that the Arabian Sea was better oxygenated 16 million years ago, even though the planet was warmer than today. Oxygen levels only plunged millions of years later, after the climate cooled, defying expectations. Powerful monsoons
This Chill Climbing Game Is So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis
Cairn is probably a relaxing, methodical game for someone with more patience The post This Chill Climbing Game Is So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis appeared first on Kotaku .
Walk of Fame: The Isley Brothers 'Shout' over star on Hollywood Boulevard
R&B legends, The Isley Brothers, have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, 67-years after 'Shout - Part 1' first hit the Billboard Hot 100. In a moving ceremony, the surviving brothers paid tribute to their siblings and praised their fans for
Malaysia to roll out QR code immigration system at major international airports from March 1
Under the new arrangement, passengers must scan a MyNIISe QR code before passing through immigration e-gates.
No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy
A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970.
Thing I did not know I was looking for (but totally was):...
Thing I did not know I was looking for (but totally was): a deep dive into ASCII rendering . Super interesting!
Amazon Clears Out the Steam Deck Dock, UGREEN’s 9-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Goes Below Black Friday Pricing
If you regularly use your Steam Deck, you'll get plenty of mileage out of this dock. The post Amazon Clears Out the Steam Deck Dock, UGREEN’s 9-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Goes Below Black Friday Pricing appeared first on Kotaku .
Explainer-Five reasons why Japan's election is the most unpredictable in years
TOKYO, Jan 30 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called a snap lower house election on February 8, which analysts say is shaping as one of the most unpredictable contests in years.
Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City
A man is in custody after driving his car Wednesday night into the world headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in New York. New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday at a press conference that officers observed a vehicle strike the rear
Nursing a skink: endangered alpine lizard numbers set to rise after Omeo falls pregnant in Victoria
Eleven guthega skinks could soon become 13 thanks to a captive breeding program in the Alpine national park Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Eleven endangered skinks released into a gated community in Victoria’s Alpine national park could soon become
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator lampoons stock market chaos
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator takes a stab at the stock market through sharp satire and tense risk-reward trading.
Disney Afternoon Collection gets a Switch upgrade with one game you can't miss
The Switch and Switch 2 release of the Disney Afternoon Collection adds Goof Troop and Bonkers from Super Nintendo.
Cairn review: This rock cilmbing game is as intense as a Soulslike
The Gamer Bakers' indie mountaineering survival sim Cairn on PS5 and Steam is hypnotic, but tough
Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes
As courts increasingly turn to virtual proceedings, jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged, and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
‘Disney Afternoon Collection’ ’90s Games to Launch on Nintendo Switch, Including ‘Bonkers’ and ‘Goof Troop’
Rejoice, Disney fans: the beloved ’90s classic “The Disney Afternoon Collection” will soon be available to play, Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Thursday. The updated edition will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb. 26. In addition to
Trump’s Arctic imperialism risks global climate meltdown
Trump’s anti-climate policies have already been damaging to the Arctic and global climate protection. Now his deeply misguided plans for Greenland and the rest of the Arctic, if allowed to occur, would increase the chances of disastrous, runaway climate change, threatening the
Nvidia GeForce Now is officially on Linux, and after testing it I'm equal parts impressed and optimistic for the future of non-Windows gaming
For now only officially on Ubuntu.
Kino Lorber Buys Arnaud Desplechin’s French Romantic Melodrama ‘Two Pianos’ for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to Arnaud Desplechin’s stirring melodrama “Two Pianos,” starring François Civil (“Beating Hearts”), Nadia Tereszkiewicz (“The Crime is Mine”) and Charlotte Rampling. “Two Pianos” world premiered at Toronto and will make its U.S.
Hims & Hers Super Bowl Commercial Spotlights Cancer Detection, GLP-1 Microdoses
Advanced cancer detection, hormone therapies and microdoses of GLP-1 sound like medical treatments for the rich and chic. One company is taking them to the Super Bowl so that anyone can try them. Hims & Hers Health, which last year used the Big Game to spur consumers to use
Cairn review
Siphons the rage out of navigation puzzlers like Death Stranding and Baby Steps, resulting in prickly but approachable climbing.
A massive clump of dark matter may lurk in the Milky Way
Pulsating remnants of stars hint at a clump of invisible matter thought to be about 10 million times the sun’s mass.
France is banning government officials from using Microsoft Teams and Zoom 'amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of foreign surveillance or service disruptions'
Civil servants will instead have to use the French Visio videoconferencing software.
Gold tops $5,500, silver rises while Powell downplays metal rally
The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal.
Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships.
Don’t be fooled. AI bosses are regular capitalists
The legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman reveals their true nature