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Direct inhalation of nitric acid can cause burns on the skin, eye irritation and respiratory infections.
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Relations with US ‘rock solid’, Taiwan president says after Trump-Xi call
In December, the Trump administration announced a record US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Relations with US 'rock solid,' Taiwan president says after Trump-Xi call
TAIPEI, Feb 5 - Relations between Taiwan and the U.S. are \"rock-solid\" and cooperation programmes will continue and not change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday after Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the democratically governed island with President Donald
'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses mother's abductor
"Your children will not rest until we are together again," says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South...
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina . 876 measles cases in the state so far, and some children have developed encephalitis. “Among children who get measles encephalitis, 10 to 15 percent die.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of Calla Lily: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “Red, White and Clue,” which aired Feb. 4 on Fox. For Teddi Mellencamp, appearing on “The Masked Singer” “got me out of a pretty dark place, and I am forever grateful.” Mellencamp ended her run as
‘Chicago P.D.’ Stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos Set to Return for Crossover
Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos will return to “Chicago P.D.” for the upcoming three-part crossover with “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med,” set to air on March 4 on NBC. Per an official description, Spiridakos’ character Hailey Upton “returns to her former stomping
Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections
The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.
Trump endorses Clay Fuller to succeed Greene
President Trump said Wednesday that he is endorsing Clay Fuller in a special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. “As District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, and Air National Guard Officer,
Savannah Guthrie Posts Video, Fights Tears While Telling Mom’s Kidnappers: ‘We Need to Know Without a Doubt That She Is Alive and That You Have Her’
Savannah Guthrie posted an emotional video to her Instagram on Wednesday evening in which she and her two siblings, Annie and Cameron, addressed the kidnapper of her 84-year-old mother. “She’s 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is
WHOOP Announces Creative Partnership With Designer Samuel Ross for Multi-Year ‘Project Terrain’ Collaboration
Human performance company WHOOP was a hot topic at this year’s Australian Open after umpires asked star tennis players Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner to remove their WHOOP bands, stating that they are not currently approved for use in the four Grand Slam
US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn't given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey
A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies eroded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters
Valve Says Its New Console Plays The ‘Majority’ Of Steam Games At 4K 60FPS With FSR
It sounds too good to be true The post Valve Says Its New Console Plays The ‘Majority’ Of Steam Games At 4K 60FPS With FSR appeared first on Kotaku .
If They Gave Grammys for Live Shows, the AmericanaFest Salute to Neil Young at the Troubadour Would Be a Contender: Concert Review
The evening before Music’s Biggest Night, there is always Music’s Smallest but Mightiest Night. That could serve as one way to describe the Americana Music Association’s annual Grammy Eve concert at the famed Troubadour club in West Hollywood, which is a very different kind of
Steam Machine will play the majority of Steam titles 'at 4K 60 fps with FSR', but some will require more upscaling than others, Valve says
'We are approaching this from multiple angles'.
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Trump says 'it bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton'
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that he is bothered by the investigation into former President Clinton as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s probe into files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It bothers me that
Gray wolf crosses into Nevada after breaking from California pack
A spotted gray wolf has left his California pack and trotted across Silver State lines, wildlife biologists say.
Alex Honnold Shares Tool-Heavy Taipei 101 Playlist, Maynard James Keenan Reacts To His Climb
Last month, famous rock climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without any ropes or equipment. It was the highest free solo climb of an urban structure in history (1,667 ft) and it was livestreamed on Netflix. It was noted that he was listening to a lot
Peacock Extends Annual Plan Deal On Heels of Winter Olympics: Get 12 Months of Streaming for Price of 10
Peacock is back with a new streaming deal, just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The NBCUniversal streaming service is the official streamer for this year’s Olympic Winter Games, not to mention the streaming home to Sunday’s Super Bowl LX game. Now, sports
I'm glad I waited 25 years to play the longest Dragon Quest game
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is a streamlined and remarkably unsentimental remake.
Brazilian oil and gas production record in 2025, 4,987million boe/d
Brazil daily production of oil and natural gas in 2025 reached the equivalent of 4,987 million boe/d, a new record, according to the country’s Petroleum National Agency, ANP.
Steam Machine delayed by Valve as it revisits pricing
The Steam Machine has been delayed, Valve announced, citing the rising costs of computer components.
Trump says he does not believe his team is good at public relations on immigration
President Trump said in an interview on Thursday that he does not believe his administration is good at public relations when asked about criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're
'Memory and storage shortages' means Valve can't give us pricing or release dates for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame
The hardware isn't being delayed in the midst of an AI-induced memory crisis, but pricing it is an issue.
Nike under fed scrutiny for DEI initiatives that allegedly discriminated against white workers
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says company refused to comply with subpoenas seeking employee data and mentoring program rosters.
Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
The AI-Fueled PC Gaming Shortage Just Delayed Valve’s Steam Machine
The console-like gaming PCs won't be coming in early 2026 as originally planned The post The AI-Fueled PC Gaming Shortage Just Delayed Valve’s Steam Machine appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump says Good, Pretti were 'not angels' but their actions didn't justify fatal shootings
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti "were not angels" but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers. “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump told anchor Tom
Taylor Swift to Debut ‘Opalite’ Music Video This Week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. Like with many reveals during the “Life of a Showgirl” era, the singer posted a countdown on her website to the “Opalite” music video. Only this time, there was no ambiguity about
Google parent Alphabet latest tech giant to announce plans to spend billions on AI
"We’re seeing our AI investments and infrastructure drive revenue and growth across the board," CEO Sundar Pichai said.
The RRS Shackleton incident when an Argentine destroyer opened fire on the research vessel
On this day but in 1976 a very serious incident occurred in the South West Atlantic when the British research vessel RRS Shackleton was intercepted and fired upon by the Argentine destroyer ARA Almirante Storni, some 78 miles south of Cape Pembroke in the Falkland Islands.
Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
New insurance scheme to cover Malaysians working in Singapore
The scheme would ensure they remain covered even during their daily cross-border commute.
How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations
Global markets barely had time to digest the announcement that India and the European Union (EU) had sealed their long-delayed free trade agreement when US President Donald Trump, in a characteristically overdone social-media flourish, proclaimed that Washington, too, was on
Little blue penguin chick reared by its parents at aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating another milestone in their little blue penguin breeding program. For the first time, a penguin chick has been raised and reared by its penguin parents in the habitat at Beyster Family Little
McKenna Grace on the Fun of Glenn Close Yelling at Her in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ and More From the Dior Addict Sweet Shop Party
Dior ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy was fresh from spending Monday afternoon in Santa Monica promoting her new action series “Lucky” at Apple TV’s press day when she arrived at the Dior Addict Sweet Shop party on the Sunset Strip. The candy-themed pop-up, marking the launch of the
Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations
Both leaders publicly affirmed their personal stakes in strong relations after the call, their first since November.
Senators introduce bill targeting social media scam ads
Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or deceptive advertisements from reaching consumers. The Safeguarding
Shabaka – “Eyes Lowered”
Last month, Shabaka announced his new album Of The Earth and released the singles “A Future Untold” and “Marwa The Mountain.” Now, he’s back with “Eyes Lowered.” “Within the process of compiling my beats, I had this idea that it would be cool to rap, but I hadn’t done it
Musk says SAVE Act requiring ID to vote 'must be done or democracy is dead'
Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Wednesday weighed in on legislation that would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote, warning that democracy could be at risk if the legislation isn't enacted. "It must be done or democracy is dead," Musk
Catalina Island's deer to be culled to restore its ecosystem
California wildlife officials have approved a plan to eradicate Catalina Island's entire deer population as part of a broader effort to restore the island ecosystem, sparking fierce opposition from an unusual coalition of hunters and animal welfare advocates.
Exposure to burn injuries played key role in shaping human evolution, study suggests
Humans' exposure to high temperature burn injuries may have played an important role in our evolutionary development, shaping how our bodies heal, fight infection, and sometimes fail under extreme injury, according to new research.
UN chief calls New START expiration 'grave moment'
Feb 4 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and security and urged Russia and the United States to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.