Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia
Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.
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UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows
By Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has drafted plans to build a compound to house thousands of displaced Palestinians in a part of south Gaza under Israeli military control, according to a map seen by Reuters and people briefed on the
10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month , from The...
10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month , from The Flying Ace (1926) to Killer of Sheep (1978) to Moonlight (2016). 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Return to Silent Hill is an insult to Silent Hill 2
From its absurd ending to its awful handling of characters like Angela and Mary, Christophe Gans' Return to Silent Hill is a baffling watch
MXenes for energy storage: More versatile than expected
MXene materials are promising candidates for a new energy storage technology. However, the processes by which the charge storage takes place were not yet fully understood. A team at HZB has examined, for the first time, individual MXene flakes to explore these processes in
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Gavin Casalegno to Lead Rom-Com ‘Sunflower Child’ (Exclusive)
Casalegno will star alongside actor and screenwriter Jennifer James in the indie romance, which MSR Media is pitching to buyers in Berlin.
Why Jane Fonda Thinks America Needs to See ‘Gaslit’
With her new documentary, the actress and activist takes on the fossil fuel industry’s extraction and export of liquefied natural gas in Texas and Louisiana.
Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding
Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way.
Job openings fewest since 2020: BLS
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday reported the fewest job openings on the market since 2020. December job openings reflected a downward trend at 6.5 million, marking a 966,000 decrease year over year, per the BLS. Professional and business services openings
Fortnite's Chappell Roan reveal is the best gaming trailer of 2026
Epic Games' animated trailer for Fortnite Festival Season 13's newest pop icon didn't have to go this hard, but it does.
Skua deaths mark first wildlife die-off due to avian flu on Antarctica
More than 50 skuas in Antarctica died from the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the summers of 2023 and 2024, marking the first documented die-off of wildlife from the virus on the continent. That is confirmed for the first time in a study led by Erasmus MC in
EEOC investigating Nike over allegations of discrimination against white workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed Wednesday that it is investigating Nike over allegations that the sportswear giant’s diversity initiatives may have unlawfully discriminated against white employees. The EEOC said that it filed a motion in federal
8 Art Books to Read This February
The trailblazing sculptural practice of Edmonia Lewis, the birth of modernism in Montmartre, the luminous paintings of Kaylene Whiskey, and Gainsborough’s alluring fashion portraits are among our favorite reads this month.
That dude from The Big Short says crypto experienced a 'collateral death spiral' as bitcoin hits a 16-month low, while other analysts predict worse to come
That's bad, right?
Oh great, now copper prices are 'surging' and threatening to make PC hardware even more expensive
Stop the car, I want to get out.
The PC Gaming Show returns to heat up your summer once again
Better upgrade your computer's cooling fan.
Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide
Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.
Surgery for quantum bits: Bit-flip errors corrected during superconducting qubit operations
Quantum computers hold great promise for exciting applications in the future, but for now they keep presenting physicists and engineers with a series of challenges and conundrums. One of them relates to decoherence and the errors that result from it: bit flips and phase flips.
Senate GOP whip blocks lawsuit against DOJ over release of Epstein files
Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (Wyo.) on Thursday objected to a Democratic request to initiate legal action against the Department of Justice for not releasing all files and records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
CRISPR-based biosensors enable real-time ocean health monitoring
Oceanic ecosystems are increasingly threatened by global warming, which causes coral bleaching, species migration and, through the loss of habitats and biodiversity, food web disruptions on major scales. Also, pollutants such as plastics and other marine debris, wastewater, as
Hour-long YouTube training session on how to observe &...
Hour-long YouTube training session on how to observe & record ICE/CBP . “This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Heated rivalry: Timothée Chalamet plays up derby dispute at Lyon football shirt signing
While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.
Anker’s 8-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Crashes to an All-Time Low, Barely Any Margin Left at This Price
Managing multiple devices on a workstation has never been easier. The post Anker’s 8-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Crashes to an All-Time Low, Barely Any Margin Left at This Price appeared first on Kotaku .
Audeze Maxwell 2 review
The best cans in the business are back for round two, but this time, in a slightly worse package.
Newly discovered Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5m
Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists
QUETTA, Feb 5 - Pakistan's military said on Thursday it had concluded a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan who stormed more than a dozen locations, taking hostages, setting off explosives and waging gun battles with security forces.
Nioh 3 director says Lies of P was a major source of inspiration while crafting the samurai soulslike's yokai bosses: 'It was great stimulation'
Shoutout to puppets.
White House to launch TrumpRx.com, revealing results of Trump's MFN policy
The White House is planning to officially launch its direct-to-consumer, lower-cost drug platform TrumpRx.com on Thursday evening, unveiling the results of President Trump's "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) drug pricing policy. The Trump administration announced plans to launch
This black hole may be 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars’ Death Star, scientists find
A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oregon have discovered one of the most energetic and powerful forces in the universe, potentially 100 trillion times stronger than Star Wars’ Death Star.
Kathryn Mohr Announces New Album Carve: Hear “Property”
Just a couple of weeks ago Kathryn Mohr released her dark, brooding debut album Waiting Room, and she already has another one coming soon. Today she’s announced her sophomore LP Carve, which she’s teasing with the lead single “Property.” Mohr spent five years writing Carve,
Iran, US prepare for Oman talks after deadly protest crackdown
Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there is any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nuclear programme and other issues while refusing to rule out military action. The talks, which were finally
Why Spider-Man: Homecoming is Tom Holland's only true Spider-Man movie
Despite being part of a trilogy, Spider-Man: Homecoming stands alone as Tom Holland’s most authentic take on Peter Parker’s street-level heroism.
Michael Shannon to Lead ‘Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders,’ Dowdle Brothers’ Contemporary Take on Horror Classic Launching at EFM With Anton (EXCLUSIVE)
Iconic horror classic “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” is getting a contemporary reimagining from the Dowdle Brothers, who have tapped Michael Shannon, co-star of their Emmy-nominated “Waco” mini-series, to lead the project. “Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders” will be directed
Don't just prop up a failing health care system — reform it to focus on patients
Lawmakers must put patients back in control of their health care dollars by redirecting subsidies towards them, repealing unnecessary regulations, and promoting policies like health savings accounts.
Warren rips Bessent on affordability: 'Families aren't fooled by these lies'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over affordability at a Senate hearing on Thursday, telling the secretary that "families aren't fooled by these lies." "It's not just groceries," Warren, the ranking member on the Senate Banking, Housing
Invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted
Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new University of Florida study.
Today’s Nintendo Direct Was A Damning Display Of The State Of Switch 2
Without a single original big-name reveal, the Switch 2 feels like the home of the afterthought The post Today’s Nintendo Direct Was A Damning Display Of The State Of Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku .
Ukraine peace deal without Kyiv would shatter Western credibility, Warsaw mayor tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski warned that ending Russia's war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s full consent would undermine Western unity and embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide.