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The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
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Macaulay Culkin Mourns ‘Home Alone’ Mom Catherine O’Hara: ‘Mama. I Thought We Had Time… I Love You’
Macaulay Culkin wrote a moving message to his “Home Alone” co-star Catherine O’Hara following her death at age 71 on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time,” he said in an Instagram caption. “I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much
'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' actor Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
The Emmy-winning comedian died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency.
Jujutsu Kaisen episode 52 review: a cinematic masterpiece
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 52 turns a simple conversation into cinematic gold, pushing the limits of anime storytelling and direction.
Study finds renewing city service taxes boosts commercial redevelopment in Ohio
It's common to wonder as tax season ramps up: Are taxes too high? According to a new study by University of Cincinnati economics professor David Brasington, the answer is no, at least when it comes to Ohio's city service taxes. These taxes go toward local services such as funds
American Express, credit card provider to the wealthy, wants even more high spenders
AmEx's strategy shift is the latest example of the K-shaped economy, in which wealthy consumers continue to spend freely while others rein in their expenses
‘Melania’: Why Would Amazon Spend $75 Million on a Movie This Boring?
About midway through the documentary “Melania,” a piece of imagemaking whose interest comes only occasionally and accidentally, the film seems to acknowledge the oddity of its own making. First Lady-to-be Melania Trump, in the days before her husband’s 2025 inauguration, has
Recreating the Smells of History
Using chemistry, archival records and AI, scientists are reviving the aromas of old libraries, mummies and battlefields The post Recreating the Smells of History appeared first on Nautilus .
Reid Hoffman argues Silicon Valley 'can't bend the knee to Trump' after fatal shootings
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argued Thursday that Silicon Valley “can’t bend the knee” to President Trump after a second American was killed by federal agents amid an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Hoffman, a major Democratic donor, said in an op-ed in the San
This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
Catherine O’Hara Remembered by Pedro Pascal and More in Emotional Tributes: ‘Genius to Be Near You. Eternally Grateful’
Tributes are pouring in for Catherine O’Hara, the multi-award-winning actor who died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71. O’Hara had a versatile career spanning comedy and drama. She was known for her role as Delia Deetz in Tim Burton’s
Scientists teach microorganisms to build molecules with light
Researchers are continually looking for new ways to hack the cellular machinery of microbes like yeast and bacteria to make products that are useful for humans and society. In a new proof-of-concept study, a team from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology showed they
The Clintons have no (legal) defense. Will they seek a deal?
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and if the resolution passes the full House, the Department of Justice will have to decide whether
Record-breaking photons at telecom wavelengths—on demand
A team of researchers from the University of Stuttgart and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg led by Prof. Stefanie Barz (University of Stuttgart) has demonstrated a source of single photons that combines on-demand operation with record-high photon quality in the
Cobrah Announces Debut Album Torn: Hear “Hush”
Provocative sing-speak songrtress Cobrah has announced her debut album Torn, out March 6 via Atlantic Records. She’s shared the new single “Hush” alongside the announcement with a video directed by Julius Hayes. Cobrah is a multidisciplinary artist from Gothenburg, Sweden that
Full frontal male nudity is having a major mainstream media moment
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and The Pitt all put prominent penises on the screen for narrative effect.
Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan-Starrer ‘Josephine’ Wins Two Top Awards at Sundance
The politically-charged ceremony also saw awards go to ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘Shame and Money,’ ‘To Hold a Mountain,’ ‘The Incomer,’ Josef Kubota Wladyka, J.M. Harper and others.
Lab study suggests longer waves fracture floating ice sheets at lower stress
When waves are moving across ice-covered seas, they can cause sheets of ice to bend and ultimately break. Understanding the processes underlying these wave-induced ice fractures and predicting when they will occur could help to better forecast how climate change will impact the
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, setting up a high-stakes confirmation fight
Donald Trump said on Friday he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to become the next chair of the U.S. central bank, replacing Jerome Powell when Powell’s term as chair expires in May. The announcement, delivered via Truth Social, follows months of
Trump says he’s reopening Venezuelan airspace and Americans may visit
Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.
Heaviest snowfall in 200 years blankets Moscow, disrupting daily life
Muscovites struggle to make their way through heavy piles of snow in Russia's capital as the city witnesses the largest snowfall in more than 200 years, according to Moscow State University meteorologists.
Pokémon Ascended Heroes Is Out And One Card Is Already Going For Over $1,000
Also: meet John Dragon Ball The post Pokémon Ascended Heroes Is Out And One Card Is Already Going For Over $1,000 appeared first on Kotaku .
Catherine O’Hara’s Career in Photos, From ‘Home Alone’ to ‘Beetlejuice’ to ‘The Studio’
Catherine O’Hara had a storied comedic career in films and television, from her start in the iconic sketch comedy series “Second City Television” to recent hits such as “The Studio” and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” After her death on Jan. 30, she leaves behind a long legacy of
Queen's Brian May says he's 'thinking twice' about performing in US: 'America is a dangerous place'
English musician Brian May, the lead guitar player for Queen, hinted that the band probably wouldn’t perform in the United States in the near future, if at all.
Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice
“What surprised us here was the clarity of the signal” The post Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice appeared first on Nautilus .
WWE 2K26 gets CM Punk on the cover, new battle passes, and Switch 2 mouse controls
WWE 2K26 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC.
Bruno Mars Named Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026; Sets Exclusive RSD Compilation LP, Plus Advance Listening Parties for New Album
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18. In addition, independent record
Judge refuses to release DC pipe bomb suspect
A federal judge has rejected a request to be released pending trial from the suspect accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national committees ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, an appointee of former
The pros and cons of pesticides and fertilizers in real-world mandarin orange farms
Researchers led by Yasunori Ichihashi at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan recently examined how different kinds of pesticides and fertilizers affect mandarin oranges across Japan. Their study, published in Plant Biotechnology, involving advanced
Claude Cahun’s Survival Guide for the Ages
A new translation of the French artist’s 1930 memoir is a kaleidoscopic collection of dialogues, sketches, and Blakean proverbs.
Data Analytics Firm SūmerSports to Launch ‘The Evaluation’ NFL Draft Series Hosted by WWE Alum Ettore ‘Big E’ Ewen
Data analytics firm SūmerSports is set to launch “The Evaluation,” a studio show that will use data and analytics to analyze pro football teams and the potential of the 2026 season’s rookie players leading in to the NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25. The program will air
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners, linked to Islamic State militants, a government official said on Friday. The al-Hol and Roj camps hold more than 28,000 people, mostly Syrians
Is Kevin Warsh Really the Fed Chair of Trump’s Dreams?
President Donald Trump, who is an inflation dove, announced Friday morning that he will name Kevin Warsh—whose past record is that of an inflation hawk—to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Trump has been so desperate to lower interest rates that last he
A Bunch Of Big Video Game Company Stocks Just Tanked For A Very Dumb Reason
Google's reveal of its new AI game world making tool, Project Genie, has seemingly spooked some investors The post A Bunch Of Big Video Game Company Stocks Just Tanked For A Very Dumb Reason appeared first on Kotaku .
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
Holder on Gabbard presence at Fulton County raid: 'Huge concerns'
Former Attorney General Eric Holder (D) said Thursday he has “huge concerns” about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s presence during the recent FBI raid of election offices in Georgia, arguing she has “no role” in domestic activities. “I have huge concerns. The
Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest
Trump says he didn't discuss rate cuts with Warsh: 'Inappropriate'
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday that he did not discuss interest rate cuts with his Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh, insisting that would be “inappropriate.” When asked whether Warsh had committed to him that he would cut interest rates if he
DOJ opens federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, but holds back on Renee Good
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division will join a variety of federal entities investigating the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, tapping the involvement of a segment of the DOJ that reviews excessive force by police. Deputy Attorney General Todd
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Big stage, big claims, no mechanism for real peace
Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" was presented as a new architecture for global stability at Davos, but lacks the necessary components of a functioning international institution and risks creating a U.S.-centric club that sidelines dissenting states and normalizes bypassing
Putin meets Iran’s top security official as Trump says Tehran wants deal
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran is seeking a nuclear deal but declined to specify a timeline for negotiations.
Channing Tatum’s ‘Josephine,’ ‘Nuisance Bear’ Win Sundance Grand Jury Prizes
“Josephine,” a family drama that earned raves for the performances of Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves when it premiered at Sundance, won the festival’s grand jury prize for U.S. dramatic competition, as well as the audience award for U.S. narrative.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 somehow survives the bloodbath at Ubisoft: creative director says he's 'saddened' by the layoffs and cancellations, but the 19-year project is 'unaffected'
"We remain committed and focused on delivering a remarkable game for our players to enjoy."
Liquid-repellent particle coating enables near-frictionless motion of pico- to nanoliter droplets
The precise control of tiny droplets on surfaces is essential for advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and next‐generation lab‐on‐a‐chip diagnostics. However, once droplet volume reaches pico- and nanoliter scales, the droplets become extremely sensitive to microscopic
DOJ’s Arrest of Don Lemon Is Already Going Off the Rails
After a magistrate judge left Attorney General Pam Bondi furious by rejecting a criminal complaint against journalist Don Lemon on January 18, she tried to get her revenge Friday morning. The Department of Justice arrested Lemon in Los Angeles on charges related to his
Quantum mechanical effects help overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy
Researchers from Regensburg and Birmingham have overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy. With the help of quantum mechanical effects, they succeeded for the first time in performing optical measurements with atomic resolution. Their work is published in the
A bizarre GTA San Andreas glitch is making speedruns relevant again
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas speedrunners just discovered a new 'skip the whole game' strategy, resulting in a new world record
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71
Catherine O’Hara, the two-time Emmy-winning actor who starred in “Home Alone” and “Best in Show” and had an impressive late-career renaissance in “Schitt’s Creek,” has died, her manager confirmed to Variety. She was 71. According to her agency CAA, O’Hara died Friday at her
Trump’s Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Even Crazier Than You Think
Donald Trump has sued the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department after an agency contractor leaked his tax returns, revealing that he hadn’t paid income tax for a decade—but his lawsuit isn’t likely to stand up to scrutiny. In court documents filed late Thursday,
