Manhattan retail lease rebound continues — but prime storefronts remain vacant
A report cited “inconsistent” demand in the highest-profile areas, where some vacancies have “lingered on the market.”
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Senate talks to revive ACA tax credits appear to be fizzling out
Talks to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of last year appeared to be fizzling out Tuesday, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) that he described as the “best and final” offer his
Red giant stars can't destroy all gas giants—some are hardy survivors
Aging stars can completely destroy their planets. When a star reaches the end of its life on the main sequence, it goes through dramatic changes. And those changes don't just dictate the star's fate; they can also dictate what happens to any planets that are orbiting these
One-third of consumers don't want AI on their devices, report finds, and it's not because they don't understand it: They just don't need it
The problem with AI isn't that it's not been clearly explained. The problem is, it sucks.
Lily Konigsberg – “Is It Over?”
Today, Brooklyn’s Wharf Cat Records announced the Scribble Benefit Compilation, whose proceeds go to Scribble, a Los Angeles organization that provides sliding-scale psychotherapy while also serving as a music venue and creative hub. The lead single is out now, and it’s Lily
US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt
US charges suspect with terrorism in killing of two Israeli diplomats
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A man accused of killing two Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C., last year was indicted on four additional counts of terrorism, in a new indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday. The new indictment includes nine charges,
Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog
SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia. The 19-year-old man allegedly made the threats on a social media platform last month
Women and men are almost equally as likely to be diagnosed as autistic by adulthood, new study finds
Boys are more likely to be diagnosed as autistic as children—but by adulthood, that trend changes, according to a new study in Sweden
New AI model enables native speakers and foreign learners to read undiacritized Arabic texts with greater fluency
Reading an Arabic newspaper, a book, or academic prose fluently, whether digital or in print, remains challenging for many native speakers, let alone learners of Arabic as a foreign language.
Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution
Federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have descended into utter lawlessness , most recently in Minnesota . The violence is shocking. So are the intrusions on digital rights. For example, we have a First Amendment
Young Americans more likely to say economy is most pressing concern: Gallup
Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing
Record Store Day 2026 Exclusives Include Previously Unreleased Music From Weezer, Slipknot, Carly Rae Jepsen, & Ween
Record Store Day 2026 goes down on April 18, and today the list of exclusive titles has been announced. The highlights include newly unearthed recordings from Weezer's first-ever sessions, unreleased music from Slipknot (in the form of 2006 recordings they've been teasing for
Philadelphia Museum of Art Says Goodbye to “PhAM”
“There was no good reason to rename it,” Director Daniel Weiss told Hyperallergic about the museum’s decision to backpedal on a controversial new name.
The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention The post The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty appeared first on Nautilus .
Microsoft releases urgent Office patch. Russian-state hackers pounce.
The window to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking rapidly.
I still can't master one of Nioh's simplest mechanics even after 10 years with the games, and 20 hours playing Nioh 3
If I can play Nioh 3 despite failing at a basic combat skill, so can you.
Crockett chastises Nicki Minaj for 'selling out' to Trump
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabbling in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things
End of ‘Pax Americana’ doesn’t necessarily mean a less-safe world
America’s role in the world is changing. If this wasn’t obvious before, it should be now, following President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland and his visibly strained relations with traditional allies in Europe and elsewhere. But how much will the world change if
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk becomes 29th House Republican to not seek reelection
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term. “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated
A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations this week opposing immigration
Mindful choice or locked in? Study probes feelings about written consent
People who sign consent forms feel more trapped—not more empowered—than those who give consent verbally, according to new research by Vanessa Bohns, the Braunstein Family Professor in the ILR School, and co-author Roseanna Sommers of the University of Michigan Law School.
‘The Daily Show’ Skewers Gavin Newsom for Sex Scandal and Failure to Solve Homelessness and High-Speed Rail in New Segment (EXCLUSIVE)
Gavin Newsom is the latest figure to be roasted by “The Daily Show” in a new installment of its “Daily Showography” series — this one tracks the California governor’s personal and political scandals. The seven-minute segment will air as part of Wednesday night’s broadcast of
Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion
Zelenskyy puts Ukraine’s losses at 55,000 soldiers killed, calls Russia’s demands an ultimatum and warns neighbours they could be Moscow’s next targets.
Megan Thee Stallion Plays Daniel Radcliffe’s Love Interest in New Sitcom With Tracy Morgan
On The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins , the rapper portrays a divorced mother who begins a romantic relationship with Daniel Radcliffe's character
Cornyn campaign makes divorce swipe at rival Ken Paxton in nasty Texas primary
Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team fired back at an inflammatory post from GOP primary opponent Ken Paxton, taking aim at the Texas attorney general's recent divorce in strikingly personal terms. “Ken, when this over, you will have nothing. Which turns out to be the
Africa: Digital Briefing with Africom Commander General Anderson and Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Banfield - Priorities on the African Continent
[State Department] Special Briefing - Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command
Sleep and the Meaning of Life: Fernando Pessoa on the Existential Dimension of the Horizontal Hours
One of the most important things I have learned about living is that, in any life of purpose and creative vitality, you must be as religious and disciplined about your sleep as about your work. And yet one of the great self-betrayals of our culture is the way it wears the lack
Epstein Files Detail Gruesome Allegations Against Leon Black
Emails and apparent diary entries accuse the billionaire and MoMA trustee of biting and abusing alleged victims.
‘Hunger Games’ Star Sam Claflin Says Shirtless Scenes Led to Body Dysmorphia: ‘There’s This Hollywood Assumption That Men With Six Packs Sell Movies’
Sam Claflin revealed on Fearne Cotton’s “Happy Place” podcast (via The Independent) that his body dysmorphia was exacerbated by his Hollywood acting roles, which often required him to appear shirtless on screen. Claflin is best known for playing Finnick Odair in “The Hunger
Snowboard begins as curling continues - Thursday's Winter Olympics guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
States race forward on education AI regulations
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach
Smart AI Policy Means Examing Its Real Harms and Benefits
The phrase "artificial intelligence" has been around for a long time, covering everything from computers with "brains"—think Data from Star Trek or Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey—to the autocomplete function that too often has you sending emails to the wrong person. It's a
In Minneapolis, Artists Mobilize to Crush ICE
From screen-printed posters to apparel, beaded earrings, and even spell-casting, the message is clear: Artists want ICE out of Minnesota.
Michelangelo’s First Painting, Made at Age 12
The Torment of Saint Anthony is the earliest surviving work attributed to Michelangelo, painted by him in 1487 or 1488 when he was 12 or 13 years old. This is an intense painting, the kind of thing that would have resulted in Michelangelo’s parents visiting the principal’s
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country's democracy, Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday in its annual global report, citing the Republican president's immigration crackdown, threats to voting
Melania Trump says talks with Putin team continue to free Ukrainian kids
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday she remains in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin's team in an effort to secure the return of more Ukrainian children from Russia. "I'm working on it, and we are in the
UK asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident
Fuel switches were at the centre of the Air India crash that killed 260 people in 2025.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Grammy Awards Win Brings in Flood of Streams Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
Debí Tirar Más Fotos represented a significant portion of the 36 million on-demand streams that the artist racked up in the day following his Album of the Year win
Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues
The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.
Hogwarts Gets Collegiate-Style Merch in New ‘Harry Potter’ Homage Collection
Now boarding at Platform 9 3/4! Ahead of the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter,” the apparel brand Homage has just released a new lineup of graphic tees inspired by the Hogwarts Houses. Featuring 22 different t-shirt styles, each one is designed so fans can wear their favorite
Scott Printz, Producer on ‘Private Practice,’ ‘How to Get Away With Murder,’ Dies at 69
Scott Printz, a producer whose credits included ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder,” Apple TV’s “Truth Be Told” and HBO/Max’s “Bookie,” died Jan. 23 in Los Angeles after an illness. He was 69. Printz began his entertainment career as a Directors Guild of America trainee before
