Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77
The musician was the original bassist for Blondie before joining Television
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Polarstern heads to the Weddell Sea to probe Antarctica's sharp sea ice drop
With the departure of the research vessel Polarstern from Punta Arenas (Chile) scheduled for this weekend, the "Summer Weddell Sea Outflow Study" (SWOS) international expedition will commence. Up to early April, a multidisciplinary international research team will investigate
Watch Super Bowl LX's best commercials and movie trailers
From new looks at Scream 7 and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Sabrina Carpenter's Pringles commercial, watch them all here.
The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
Crypto startup inspired by ‘Lord of the Rings’ becomes first bank approved in Trump’s 2nd term
Erebor plans to serve technology businesses in artificial intelligence, crypto, defense and manufacturing, as well as individuals who work at or invest in them, according to its charter application.
Trump administration orders CDC to claw back $602M from blue states
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump administration orders CDC to claw back $602M from blue states A directive from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Thursday ordered the Centers for
‘Industry’ Star Miriam Petche on Taking the London Finance Drama to Africa and Sweetpea’s Big Moment: ‘I’m Worried for Her!’
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from “Eyes Without a Face,” Season 4, Episode 5 of “Industry,” now streaming on HBO Max. On “Industry,” heroes are hard to come by. But in the HBO series’ audacious Season 4, Sweetpea Golightly (Miriam Petche) is about
Court strikes down Arizona abortion restrictions
An Arizona judge on Friday struck down three state laws that limited abortion access, including a ban on telemedicine for abortion, ruling that the laws violate the state's constitution. Maricopa Superior Court Judge Gregory Como ruled that the restrictions predated a
Netflix Settles ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Suit Brought by Ex-Vanity Fair Staffer
Netflix has settled a defamation lawsuit brought a Vanity Fair staffer who claimed that she was falsely portrayed in the Shonda Rhimes series “Inventing Anna.” Rachel DeLoache Williams, a former friend of con artist Anna Sorokin, sued in 2022, claiming that the series gave the
I didn't realize how important headbob was until I played an RPG without it
A tiny design choice is spoiling an otherwise good game.
In JB during Chinese New Year? Your quick guide to what’s open, where to go and what to skip
Most of Johor Bahru’s Chinese shops and eateries will shutter during CNY, but you’ll find life in the major malls and then some.
From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Stars Promise to Pick ‘Classic Bad, Rather Than Modern Bad’ Movies for New Episodes
“Mystery Science Theater 3000” stars Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett know a thing or two about bad movies. With the news that the show is being revived for four new episodes and the veteran “MST3K” trio are returning, fans have wondered which movies they might
Under US scrutiny, CATL rolls out new batteries and investment
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, has delivered a cluster of upbeat announcements within the past one week. These included new investment plans in Europe, test results showing ultra-long-life lithium batteries and
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Was a Playful Celebration of Italian Culture: TV Review
The winter Olympic games are often seen as more of an appendix to their larger summertime counterparts than a tentpole in themselves. But in 2026, the parallels between Milan — which co-hosts the 25th winter Olympics with Cortina d’Ampezzo, a ski town near the Austrian border —
EPA reapproves controversial herbicide
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA OKs dicamba, with some restrictions The Trump administration will reapprove the controversial herbicide dicamba for use on cotton and soybeans, with some restrictions. © Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via
Sixteen Claude AI agents working together created a new C compiler
The $20,000 experiment compiled a Linux kernel but needed deep human management.
Did they hit a nerve? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's response to 'authoritarian' Anthropic's annihilation of ads-supported AI doesn't make me trust it more
How did we get here.
‘Closure’ Review: In This Sundance Stunner, a Missing Person Mystery Becomes a Devastating Study of Love and Loss
Filmmaker Michał Marczak carves out a unique space for his documentary “Closure” within the non-fiction world. The film is set up as a moody mystery about a teenager who disappears one day and his father’s relentless search for him. Yet as it unfolds it cleverly becomes a drama
New nuclear talks between US, Iran?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story New nuclear talks between US, Iran? U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program in Oman as Tehran
Dropout is putting one of its best shows on Blu-ray
You can now own Game Changer on physical media. Dropout CEO Sam Reich calls the release an experiment for the streaming company.
Predicting glacier surges by understanding ecological tipping points
When and how quickly can ecosystems "tip" and how will they develop in the future? Researchers from the University of Potsdam, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for measuring how close an
DC Studios Moves ‘Clayface’ to October 2026, Warner Bros. Shifts ‘Practical Magic 2’ Release Date
Audiences will have to wait a little longer to familiarize themselves with “Clayface,” one of DC’s lesser known characters. The superhero film was originally slated to hit theaters on Sept. 11. It will now move to Oct. 23. “Clayface,” for those not steeped in all things Gotham,
Elon's return to the trenches
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Elon Musk returns to political spending Elon Musk is back in the political fray, giving Republicans a boost in the run up to the 2026 midterm elections. © Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press The Tesla CEO had injected hundreds of
Bill Clinton calls for public hearing on Epstein testimony
Former President Clinton on Friday called for a public hearing after he and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will testify as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His call for
Matthew Berry Lands a Super Bowl Pre-Game Slot Highlighting the Explosive Growth of Fantasy Football: ‘Every Game Matters Now’
Matthew Berry won’t be on the gridiron on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, but he will notch a milestone for football when NBC Sports begins its five-hour Super Bowl pre-game show at 1 p.m. ET. Berry will be the first fantasy sports analyst and commentator to appear as part of a Super
Tim Scott implored Trump to take down racist video of Obamas
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) implored President Trump on Friday to take down a racist video posted to the president’s Truth Social account showing former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes, according to a source familiar. The post was removed
They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
Scientists Turn to the Internet to Name New Species
Followers of Ze Frank submitted over 8,000 names for a newly discovered chiton The post Scientists Turn to the Internet to Name New Species appeared first on Nautilus .
GOP breaks with Trump White House on Obama post as Tim Scott opens the floodgates
A notable number of Republican lawmakers broke sharply with the White House on Friday after President Trump posted — and later deleted — a video on social media that included a clip of former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes. Republicans
Three dead in light plane crash off South Australia coast: Police
The plane went down in Long Bay near the port town of Goolwa South.
Three dead in light plane crash off South Australia coast, police say
SYDNEY, Feb 7 - A light plane crashed into the ocean off South Australia on Friday killing the three men on board, police said.
EPA reapproves herbicide dicamba with some restrictions
The Trump administration will reapprove the controversial herbicide dicamba for use on cotton and soybeans with some restrictions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the decision to reapprove the chemical for two years in a statement late Friday afternoon.
Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dies at 77
Fred Smith, bass player for the influential proto-punk band Television, died Thursday. He was 77. The band confirmed his death on its Instagram. Smith started out playing with Angel and the Snake, which then became Blondie. In 1975 he left Blondie to replace Richard Hell in
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
How to emote in Nioh 3
Learn how to perform emotes in Nioh 3 in order to communicate with other players in co-op, and use them to charm both Nurikabes and Mujinas.
Jack White Slams Trump’s Racist Post About the Obamas: ‘Arrest This Man’
"How is it possible we've given this evil man so much power?"
Daniel Kwan Calls for Coordinated Industry Response to AI: “An All-Hands-on-Deck Situation”
Kwan headlined the THR x Autodesk AI and Independent Filmmaking panel in partnership with the Berggruen Institute with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Noah Segan, Janet Yang and Autodesk’s Matthew Sivertson.
U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse
Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio bestowed with France's Order of Arts and Letters: 'The Republic affirms: videogames are a major art form and an essential industry'
Score another one for Sandfall Interactive.
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that may impose a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran. The order comes as tensions between Iran and U.S. continue to simmer even as the two countries engaged in talks
France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile
By Feras Dalatey Feb 6 (Reuters) - France said on Friday that Lebanon's recovery remains precarious despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and it stood ready to support the country's reconstruction if it continues with reforms.
The dirty afterlife of a dead satellite
Sometimes we humans get ahead of ourselves. We embark on grand engineering experiments without really understanding what the long-term implications of such projects are. Climate change itself is a perfect example of that—no one in the early industrial revolution realized that,
