Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.
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‘White Lotus’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore Dazzles With Time-Traveling Musical Number at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Sabrina Impacciatore, known to U.S. audiences for roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper,” performed a time-traveling musical number celebrating 100 years of Winter Olympics history featuring lots of on-stage costumes, including a fabulous vintage ski outfit designed by
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
How Edo (Tokyo) transformed from a city on the brink of...
How Edo (Tokyo) transformed from a city on the brink of ecological collapse 400 years ago to “one of the most sustainable and efficient cities in history” . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Tech mogul Palmer Luckey trolls rival Jason Calacanis over ‘pal’ Jeffrey Epstein emails
Justice Department tranche of documents show that Calacanis, the angel investor who was one of the first to buy into Uber, casually emailed Epstein, writing: “hey pal.”
DJ Young Slade, Lil Jon’s Son, Dies at 27
Nathan Smith — aka DJ Young Slade, rapper Lil Jon’s son — was found dead near his Georgia home after he was reported missing earlier this week. No cause of death was announced; he was 27. Lil Jon confirmed the death in a statement to Variety: “I am extremely heartbroken for the
Brooklyn “Wall of Tears” Lists Names of Children Killed in Gaza
Local artist Phil Buehler said he unveiled the memorial display to help people “see something that they otherwise can't see.”
Canadian flag raised as consulate opens in Greenland
Canada and France opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, where Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised the Canadian flag during an official ceremony.
The Olympics are in Italy, so why are the Games announced in French?
"Mesdames et messieurs," the announcer said at the beginning of the opening ceremony, meaning "ladies and gentlemen" in French.
The Unruly Politics of Glitter
In the visual arts, glitter has been used to make the presence of such marginalized identities impossible to overlook.
Hideo Kojima pulls out of GDC at the last minute
Kojima was set to deliver the first GDC keynote in five years, but announced today that he'll be unable to attend.
When the screen turns black in the age of digital sieges
In 1938, watching the rise of totalitarianism in Europe and the looming shadow of global conflict, Bertrand Russell defined “naked power.” In his seminal work Power: A New Social Analysis he described power that requires no consent, no tradition and no justification other than
Nightlife veteran Richie Romero opens three new NYC restaurants as he puts ‘dark energy’ club days further behind him
Nightlife veteran Richie Romero is opening three new eateries as he continues to put the “dark energy” world of sex, drink and drugs that surrounded him during his club-running days behind him, he told Side Dish. His latest projects come as his ex-partner in the Butter Group,
Build A Rocket Boy dumpster fire flares up in exciting new ways as its co-CEO reportedly claims the 'guys who've been sabotaging MindsEye' have been identified—and will be demonized via an in-game spy mission
You can say and do all kinds of things when you're running a company.
US sending $6M in aid to Cuba
The State Department announced it will initiate the delivery of an additional $6 million in supplies to Cuba as tensions between the two countries continue. The new round of supplies comes in response to a humanitarian crisis in Cuba partly driven by Hurricane Melissa, one of
Republicans Suddenly Shocked by Trump Racism After Ape Obamas Video
Republicans suddenly seemed shocked that President Trump is capable of racism after he posted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes Thursday night. On Friday morning, longest-serving Black Senator Tim Scott called the video “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of
GOP senator calls for probe into Ketanji Brown Jackson attending Grammys
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called for an investigation Thursday into Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for attending the Grammy Awards, where various artists criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Americans deserve a Supreme Court that is
It’s Time To Start Building Your 4K Movie Collection
Stop relying on streaming and begin investing in physical movies
Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony
Mariah Carey shifted out of Christmas mode into more of a snow queen vibe as the headliner of today's Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The post Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony appeared first on Stereogum .
Dow closes above 50K for the first time in history
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time in the 140-year history of the stock index. The Dow gained more than 1,200 points Friday, rising 2.5 percent to close at 50,115 points. The S&P 500 index rose 2 percent on the day, and the Nasdaq
Charli xcx’s Takashi Miike Horror Project Takes Shape as Milly Alcock, Norman Reedus Join Cast; Plot Unveiled
Fresh of the back of taking Sundance by storm with “The Moment,” Charli xcx appears to be gearing up with another hot film project. Variety has learned that her upcoming movie with Japanese horror maestro Takashi Miike — which Variety announced last year and in which she’ll
Can the Keto Diet Treat Mental Health Conditions?
How the evidence stacks up against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent claims The post Can the Keto Diet Treat Mental Health Conditions? appeared first on Nautilus .
After years of low growth and intensifying competition, can Thailand get back its economic groove?
Once a model for middle-income success, Thailand, which heads to the polls on Feb 8, has lost its lustre after years of economic underperformance
U.S. Marshals Defend Viral Video of Agent Kicking a Dog
The U.S. Marshals Service is defending a federal agent after a video of him violently kicking a small dog made waves on Friday morning. The agent, part of the Memphis Safe Task Force that the Trump administration unleashed on the city last summer, can be seen in the video
NBC Increases ‘Today’ Show Security After Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
NBC News already provides security services for its talent, including the hosts of the “Today” show. But the outlet in the past few days has ramped up security precautions for “Today” because of the unexplained disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-host
What if instead of Agent 47 you were just some doofus who 'accidentally' killed a guy in a hotel room? Dispose of the evidence in this physics-based stealth game
You and your friends are in hot water in We Are So Cooked.
Can a bird be an illegal immigrant? How the White Australia era influenced attitudes to the bulbul
In early January, authorities from South Australia's Department of Primary Industries took to the streets of Adelaide on the hunt for a suspicious individual.
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
Austin Butler to Play Lance Armstrong in Biopic from Edward Berger, Scott Stuber
Oscar nominee Zach Baylin is writing the film about the famed cyclist.
50 Cent on His Super Bowl Ad and His Future: ‘I’m Going to Make Music’
50 Cent, who made a new Super Bowl ad for DoorDash, discusses ageism in hip-hop, 25 years of G-Unit, and much more
New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge
Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world's largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they're a part of everyday life, simplifying access to entertainment,
Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils Alpine Studios for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Coverage
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled two custom-built studios in the Italian Alps that will serve as the broadcast hub for its European coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The media giant’s main facility, dubbed “WBD House,” sits in the heart of Cortina
Mewgenics is the first legitimate 2026 GOTY contender
Indie roguelike Mewgenics is receiving some glowing praise from critics, making it this year's first true GOTY contender.
Austin Butler to Play Lance Armstrong in New Movie From ‘Conclave’ Director Edward Berger
Austin Butler is about to get his Tour de France on, playing Lance Armstrong, the racing legend whose reputation was undone by a doping scandal. The “Elvis” star will portray the cyclist in a new film from Edward Berger, the director of “All Quiet on the Western Front” and
Music Industry Moves: Avex Music Group Partners With the Orchard
Avex Music Group, the global music company of Japanese entertainment giant Avex helmed by CEO Brandon Silverstein, has partnered with the Orchard for distribution of all future releases in territories around the world. The first new music expected to be released under the deal
Billie Eilish's brother knocks 'powerful old white men' over Grammys speech criticism
Billie Eilish's brother and musical collaborator, Finneas O'Connell, on Wednesday ripped into "powerful old white men" who criticized his sister's comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. "Seeing a lot of very powerful old white
Why was the US put at the end of the Olympic opening ceremony parade (again)?
It has nothing to do with alphabetical order.
Prince’s Old Band New Power Generation Changes Its Name
From 1990 to 2013, Prince's backing band was the New Power Generation, a sprawling and oft-changing ensemble. NPG rejoined Prince in 2015 for the final studio album of his lifetime, Hit n Run Phase Two , and the band has toured multiple times doing Prince material in the years
“ Printing Films is a collection of vintage films...
“ Printing Films is a collection of vintage films that showcase the technologies and processes of printing, journalism, and typography.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Mariah Carey Hits a High Note With ‘Volare’ at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
The singer dazzles with the Italian classic
Bernie Sanders Finds How Much Trump Has Cut in Medical Research Funds
Under Donald Trump’s administration, the National Institutes of Health have slashed more than half a billion dollars in medical research on some of the leading causes of death in America. A report published Friday by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the ranking member of the
New CRISPR tool spreads through bacteria to disable antibiotic resistance genes
Antibiotic resistance (AR) has steadily accelerated in recent years to become a global health crisis. As deadly bacteria evolve new ways to elude drug treatments for a variety of illnesses, a growing number of "superbugs" have emerged, ramping up estimates of more than 10
Unions Can Win in the South
Workers in Tennessee have made history. On Thursday, the United Auto Workers announced that it had finally reached a tentative agreement with management at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which unionized in 2024. If the workers approve the deal, it’ll be the
‘Blue Moon’ Screenwriter Robert Kaplow on His First Oscar Nomination, and Why Ethan Hawke Deserves to Win
For more than four decades, Robert Kaplow has built an unconventional writing career. A novelist, longtime English teacher, radio essayist and East Coast lifer, Kaplow has spent his creative life obsessed with language — not just what words say, but how they sound, fade and
Best new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (Feb. 6-8)
We recommend a variety of Xbox Game Pass games to save you from endlessly searching for a new game to play this weekend.
Video: How the science of saltwater-tolerating plants could protect coastlines
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater. Researchers have, in response, sought to improve salt-tolerance in plants.
Researchers demonstrate organic crystal emitting red light from UV and green from near-infrared
Invisible light beyond the range of human vision plays a vital role in communication technologies, medical diagnostics, and optical sensing. Ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths are routinely used in these fields, yet detecting them directly often requires complex
Broken inversion symmetry lets 3D crystals mimic 2D Ising superconductivity
Two-dimensional (2D) materials, in general, allow the realization of unique quantum phenomena unattainable in the common three-dimensional (3D) world. A prime example is graphene. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have a similar structure. Both can be stacked to form van
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
