Powell pardon wouldn’t end Fed blockade, Tillis says

Under snowpacks, microbes drive a winter-to-spring nitrogen pulse, study finds

When snow blankets the landscape, it may seem like life slows down. But beneath the surface, an entire world of activity is unfolding.

UK's Starmer discussed Ukraine in call with Trump, British government says

Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday and discussed the situation in Ukraine, including the overnight Russian attacks on the country, the UK government said. Russia's overnight attack knocked out heating in cities

GTA 6 Still Confirmed For November With Summer Marketing Blitz Planned

Take-Two Interactive seems confident that Rockstar's big open world sequel is arriving later this year The post GTA 6 Still Confirmed For November With Summer Marketing Blitz Planned appeared first on Kotaku .

Overwatch Spotlight 2026: Start time and how to watch Blizzard's showcase

Blizzard is hosting an Overwatch Spotlight with announcements about future Overwatch 2 seasons and heroes. Here's when the Overwatch Spotlight starts.

When Liars Are Perceived as More Moral

New research reveals complex attitudes about prosocial lies The post When Liars Are Perceived as More Moral appeared first on Nautilus .

Ted Sarandos Hedges on Netflix Residual Payments at Senate Hearing: ‘Not a Yes or No’

At a Senate antitrust hearing on Tuesday, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos declined to give a “yes or no” answer when asked if he would commit to “full residuals” for union workers. Sarandos was at the Capitol to answer questions about Netflix’s proposed merger with Warner Bros.

Ken Griffin accuses White House of showing ‘favoritism’ in dealings with business world, saying CEOs hate it

Griffin, the GOP donor and billionaire founder of hedge fund Citadel, said “favoritism” toward certain companies undermines free-market principles.

Americans Don’t Need ‘Dramatically’ More Protein, Despite Officials’ Claims

In unveiling new dietary guidelines, federal health officials have claimed they are correcting past guidance that created a “generation of kids low in protein” and that Americans should get "dramatically" more of the nutrient. While some individuals may benefit from more

Global plastics treaty negotiations: Success is still possible, researchers argue

Plastic pollution is causing severe problems worldwide. However, negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva last August did not result in the expected global plastics treaty. On 7 February 2026, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution will

From Caravaggio to Tribeca

An Old Master as a young man, Richard Wright’s influence on John Wilson, Tribeca galleries vs. street vendors, other things to know about NYC this week.

Rebirth of the madman theory in foreign policy?

Tariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table. Erratic behavior and unpredictability are having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere, such behavior is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset

Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar

Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant's nectar during nightly flights. It's not just a means of satisfying taste buds. It's a matter of fueling up for an arduous journey.

‘The Last of Us’ Casts Jorge Lendeborg Jr. to Replace Danny Ramirez as Manny; Clea DuVall Also Joins Season 3

“The Last of Us” has found its new Manny. Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) has joined Season 3 of the HBO drama, taking over the role from Danny Ramirez after he had to be recast due to scheduling issues. Clea DuVall (“Argo,” “But I’m a Cheerleader”) also joins

Roberta Fallon, Champion of Philadelphia Artists, Dies at 75

The artist, educator, and co-founder of local arts publication Artblog is remembered as a warm and energetic force in the community

Take-Two Pauses ‘Borderlands 4’ Nintendo Switch 2 Release; CEO Addresses Pulling ‘GTA Online’ User-Created Charlie Kirk Mission

Take-Two Interactive revealed it is pausing development on its Nintendo Switch 2 edition of “Borderlands 4” in its latest quarterly earnings results Tuesday. The title’s Switch 2 release was removed from Take-Two’s chart of upcoming games (where it was previously listed as

Most voters say Trump doing worse than Biden as president: Poll

A January survey from Harvard University and The Harris Poll found that a slight majority of respondents believe that former President Biden was more effective than President Trump. The poll, released Monday, found that 51 percent of respondents said Trump is doing a worse job

Elon Musk loses bid to dismiss SEC lawsuit over Twitter stake

The judge said Musk's arguments, including that the SEC overreached in order to punish him for criticizing it, did not warrant dismissal.

MTG Secret Lair Roll for Initiative Superdrop has an awesome $30 reprint

The next Secret Lair focuses on Dungeons & Dragons characters, and one costly vampire reprint is worth sinking your teeth into.

This Special-Edition Bad Bunny Vinyl Is Now Available to Pre-Order Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend

Bad Bunny made Grammys history on Sunday night, becoming the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year with his hit album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” To celebrate his historic night — and to gear up for his Super Bowl halftime performance this weekend — we rounded up

Timothée Chalamet Getting American Cinematheque Retrospective

Timothée Chalamet has barely cracked 30, but the Oscar-nominated star of “Marty Supreme” is getting a retrospective celebration from The American Cinematheque. The eight-film retrospective comes as Chalamet is up for Academy Awards for producing and starring in “Marty Supreme,”

‘Battlefield 6’ Launch Drives Record Sales for Electronic Arts in Latest Quarterly Earnings

Electronic Arts had a notably good October-December quarter thanks to the hugely popular “Battlefield 6.” According to EA’s latest earnings results, released Tuesday, preliminary sales figures for the quarter reach $3 billion, a year-over-year increase of 38%. EA says the

These 21 House Democrats voted with Republicans to end partial government shutdown

A total of 21 Democrats voted with a majority of Republicans in the House on Tuesday to end a partial government shutdown. The House voted to pass a funding package 217-214 that provides funding provided for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Feb. 13 and

TMZ Receives Alleged Ransom Note for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy Demanding ‘Millions’ in Bitcoin; Police ‘Taking All Tips Very Seriously’

TMZ reports it has received an alleged ransom note “demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie,” the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie. The media outlet claims the ransom note was sent on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and “demands a specific substantial amount of

Been thinking a lot about this Ted Chiang quote...

Been thinking a lot about this Ted Chiang quote recently: “I tend to think that most fears about A.I. are best understood as fears about capitalism. And I think that this is actually true of most fears of technology, too.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 missions, could impact ISS launch

NASA said Tuesday its next crew rotation to the International Space Station could be delayed after SpaceX announced it was grounding flights of its Falcon 9 rocket to investigate an unspecified issue.

Beijing’s hands may be tied as US scores win in Panama Canal ports ruling

Analysts say Beijing’s options to wrest back CK Hutchison’s control of the Panamian ports are limited.

Eric Barone says he'd 'love to' make Stardew Valley 2 someday: 'A whole new set of characters, a whole new world, maybe capture some of that original energy that I had back in 2012'

Maybe someday?

Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

The ‘HOTTOGO’ singer is finally headlining Fortnite Festival The post Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins appeared first on Kotaku .

Blake Miguez drops Bill Cassidy challenge, will run for Julia Letlow's House seat

Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez (R) announced on Tuesday that he would be shifting his run from a Senate challenge for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) seat to instead run for Rep. Julia Letlow’s (R-La.) seat in the House. “When I announced my campaign for the U.S. Senate last

Vance, Democratic rep spar over legal status of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos

Vice President Vance sparred with Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner (R.I.) over the legal status of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who was released from a Texas detention center alongside his father earlier this week. “Important for everyone to know: Liam’s parents didn’t enter

Chappell Roan comes to Fortnite Festival season 13

Epic is adding Grammy Award-winning pop star Chappell Roan to Fortnite alongside her iconic outfits and songs as the next Fortnite Festival Icon.

15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Spring

Arshile Gorky’s road trip with Isamu Noguchi, Steve Arnold’s queer baroque aesthetics, Chicano photography, photography in the Black Arts Movement, and more.

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.

‘Finding Her Edge’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

Young adult romance “Finding Her Edge” has been renewed for a second season on Netfilx. The series is based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s 2022 novel of the same name. Per the official logline, it follows “the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty. As

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.

As Bob Iger departs, Disney’s new boss faces a tricky balancing act

Josh D’Amaro must not forget the creative magic on which the company relies

FIFA president defends Trump peace prize, acknowledging 'strong reaction'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended awarding President Trump the first FIFA Peace Prize in a new interview, while recognizing the "strong reaction" to the decision. “Whatever we can do to help peace in the world, we should be doing it, and for this reason, for some time we

Not a Single Republican Shows Up to Hearing With Renee Good’s Brothers

Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum held by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, who was shot and

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".