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‘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 —
Did they hit a nerve? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's crash out over Anthropic's annihilation of ads-supported AI hasn't made 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.
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,
‘The Odyssey’ Gets First Rave Reaction From Christoper Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ Co-Writer and Brother Jonathan: ‘An Incredible Achievement’
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” officially has its first rave reaction, courtesy of the director’s brother Jonathan Nolan. The “Westworld” co-creator and “Fallout” executive producer told CinemaBlend that his older brother’s upcoming epic is “spectacular” and “tremendous.”
Trump-allied pastor: Staffer who posted Obamas video 'should be fired immediately'
Pastor Mark Burns, an ally to President Trump, said Friday that the White House staffer who posted a since-deleted racist video depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes "should be fired immediately." "The President made it clear to me that
Malicious packages for dYdX cryptocurrency exchange empties user wallets
Incident is at least the third time the exchange has been targeted by thieves.
Lil Jon’s Missing Son Believed to Be Body Recovered from Georgia Pond: ‘Extremely Heartbroken’
Nathan Smith, 27, went missing on Tuesday, and no foul play is suspected, police said
TikTok accused of 'addictive design' in Europe
The European Union (EU) on Friday accused TikTok of violating the bloc’s tech laws with its “addictive design” features. The preliminary finding from the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, points to features like infinite scroll, autoplay and push notifications, as
Alexandre Aja to Direct Sequel to Shark Thriller ‘Under Paris’ (Exclusive)
The 2024 feature was one the most watched movies on Netflix that year.
Democrats in New York propose moratorium on new data centers
New York state lawmakers have proposed a bill to pause the construction of new data centers for three years to study the environmental and economic impact of AI technology.
Manufacturing Construction Spending Declines Under Trump
Spending to build, expand and rehabilitate manufacturing sites in the U.S. has declined since President Donald Trump took office, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Yet, Trump has repeatedly boasted that “factory construction” is up 41%. The post Manufacturing Construction
Trombone Shorty Birthday Concert to Feature Leon Bridges, Eric Church
Set for Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the show will celebrate the Crescent City musician and his contributions to music
Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut, David Corenswet NFL Drama Get Release Dates from Paramount
The studio also slated the Brandon Sklenar-led modern day western 'The Rescue' and untitled event horror pic.
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group claiming responsibility for Pakistan attack?
By Michael Georgy Feb 6 (Reuters) - Islamic State on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack by a suicide bomber on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people. It was the deadliest attack of its kind in Pakistan's capital in more than a decade. Here
Factbox-Seven key Trump-Iran moments as tensions run high
By Costas Pitas Feb 6 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran on Friday were trying to reach a diplomatic solution to disputes between the two nations that have led to heightened tensions in the Middle East, and warnings from President Donald Trump that military options are at
DOJ probes whether Netflix is anticompetitive as it weighs Warner Bros. Deal
The Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix has engaged in anticompetitive practices in its probe of the streamer’s proposed tie-up with Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a report Friday.
The Analogue 3D Is Giving These Unreleased N64 Colors A Second Chance
The just-announced line goes on sale next week in limited quantities
When Artists Lose Their Archives
I couldn't afford my storage unit anymore. After it was auctioned off, I found out that parts of my lost work were being sold online.
Thailand Election 2026: Foreign policy in spotlight as leaders look outward amid shifting world
Some experts believe Thailand is still paying the price of past military coups and grappling with a legitimacy deficit on the world stage.
