Search and rescue efforts under way for 10 still missing after deadly Philippine ferry disaster

At least 10 people are still missing.

Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said she has had enough of orders from Washington, in

Noem agrees to testify before Senate Judiciary in March

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in early March, a spokesperson for the committee's chair, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), confirmed to The Hill on Monday. Noem is expected to testify on March 3, according to

Kristen Stewart Will ‘Probably Not’ Stay in America Because ‘Reality Is Breaking Completely Under Trump’ and ‘I Can’t Work Freely There’

Kristen Stewart revealed in a recent interview with The Times of London that she will “probably not” stay in the U.S., explaining: “Reality is breaking completely under Trump. But we should take a page out of his book and create the reality we want to live in.” When asked if

The hidden physics of watersheds: Why some are more sensitive to climate variability than others

Water is everywhere, from the snowpack in the mountains to the tap in our kitchens. But while we often think about rainfall and snow as the main drivers of our water supply, it turns out that something we rarely see has just as much influence: the underground structure of the

Did Edison Accidentally Create a Vital Superconductor?

In 1879, the inventor might have produced graphene, a crucial component of tech more than a century later The post Did Edison Accidentally Create a Vital Superconductor? appeared first on Nautilus .

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

The US president said he was frustrated that lawmakers in Seoul had yet to approve a trade deal between the two countries that was reached last year.

Appeals court declines to reimpose restrictions on agents at Minnesota protests

A federal appeals court on Monday declined to reimpose restrictions on federal agents at protests in Minnesota, refusing the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) plea to do so following this weekend’s fatal shooting. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel sided with

Social media addition trial kicks off

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Social media companies head to trial over addiction claims A historic lawsuit accusing several prominent social media companies of intentionally designing their platforms to addict children is set to head to trial in Los Angeles

Drones yield an efficient method for measuring coastal currents

Accurate measurements of surface currents are crucial for coastal monitoring, rip current detection, and predicting the path of pollutants. Several methods exist to measure surface currents, some of which are costly and time-consuming. In a recent paper, researchers from Texas

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced

The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

'It's Whac-a-Mole of terror for the city you love:' Gaming channel MinnMax asks viewers to 'share what's happening to residents in Minneapolis, Minnesota when 3,000 ICE agents storm the city'

Viewers show overwhelming support for the gaming outlet's stance on ICE.

Fallout Season 2 Is Finally Fixing Its Dumb Midnight Release Times

Hopefully Amazon keeps this change for the show's confirmed third season The post Fallout Season 2 Is Finally Fixing Its Dumb Midnight Release Times appeared first on Kotaku .

Jejune Reunite For Surprise First Show In 27 Years

Last year, Numero Group reissued music from Jejune, the emo outfit that formed in 1996 and broke up in 2000. Responsible for three albums — Junk , This Afternoon's Malady , R.I.P — the group is back now and ready to shred. Last night they reunited for a surprise show in

Scott Galloway Explains How YOU Can Stop Government Overreach Using the Power of Your Purse

Above, Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher explain how everyday Americans can push back against government overreach—by focusing on the economic decisions they make each day. “Trump does not respond to outrage. He responds to markets,” says Galloway. Ergo, it’s time for an

The Memo: White House pulls back amid public uproar over Alex Pretti killing

The Trump White House made a rare rhetorical retreat Monday amid public uproar over its initial response to the killing of Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen recently shot dead by federal law enforcement agents working in Minneapolis as part of the administration’s

China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.

Lula urges Trump to limit “Peace Board” to Gaza in call covering governance, Venezuela and bilateral agenda

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call on Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, in a nearly hour-long conversation that blended global governance issues with the bilateral agenda. Brazilian media, citing Planalto Palace sources, reported that Lula

Hundreds of thousands without power after winter storm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story 655,000 customers face power outages As of Monday afternoon, more than 655,000 power customers were without power after the winter storm, according to PowerOutage.com. © Daniel Purcell/NowGeorgia.com Most of

Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff on Why Billie Jean King’s Story Needed to Be Told in ‘Give Me the Ball’: ‘We Need Heroes. We Need People Who Have Fought the Hard Fight’

Tennis icon and legend Billie Jean King has had documentaries, articles and even a movie, “Battle of the Sexes,” tell her story. “Give Me the Ball,” which premieres Monday at the Sundance Film Festival, might be the quintessential Billie Jean King documentary to date. Directors

‘American Doctor’ Review: A Visceral Account of the War in Gaza Told Through the Eyes of Emergency Doctors

“American Doctor” starts strongly with an emotional argument between filmmaker and protagonist. The latter pushes for showing the bodies of dead Palestinian children on screen, to convey the enormity of the carnage in the war on Gaza. The filmmaker wants to “preserve their

Trump increases South Korea tariffs, slamming legislature for not approving US deal

President Trump on Monday said he was increasing tariffs on South Korea while slamming the country's Legislature for not living up to a $350 billion deal. “South Korea's Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States. President Lee and I reached a Great Deal

Moon-based observations capture Earth's 'radiation fingerprint'

Earth's radiation budget is a core process of the Earth-atmosphere system, closely linked to global climate and environmental changes. While current satellite observations have greatly advanced our understanding of Earth's radiation budget, low-Earth orbit and geostationary

Citizen science and the challenge of measuring urban sustainability

Cities are expected to track sustainability progress with data that are often incomplete, outdated, or available only at national level. New research led by IIASA in collaboration with UN-Habitat finds that citizen science could address these gaps and support nearly 70% of

US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them

WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the United States seeks to pressure Tehran over a government crackdown on protesters. "I think they know the terms," the official

Code Vein 2 review: an early contender for 2026's worst Soulslike

Code Vein 2 makes all the same mistakes as the first Code Vein, adds a bland open world, and misunderstands what makes Soulslikes good.

American Academy of Pediatrics breaks from Kennedy’s vaccine policy again

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story American Academy of Pediatrics breaks from Kennedy’s vaccine policy again The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents,

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time cancellation was 'the most devastating moment of my career,' actor says: 'It brought out what I honestly believe is the best performance of my career, and now nobody is ever going to see that'

Eman Ayaz dedicated three years of her life to the game and has nothing to show for it.

Senate Democrat: 'Real domestic terrorists' are in the White House

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Sunday slammed the White House's response to the killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was protesting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Senior Trump administration officials including deputy chief of

Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power

At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.

Harry Styles Tapped as Presenter for Grammy Awards

Harry Styles has been announced as a presenter at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Styles is the first presenter announced by the Recording Academy as part of the lineup for the Grammys. Billboard reported that Doechii will also be a presenter, but the Recording Academy did not

Treasury axes contracts with Booz Allen over Donald Trump tax leaks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ripped the firm's failure to handle confidential data after a scandal involving former Booz Allen contractor Charles Edward Littlejohn, who stole tax records relating to Trump and handed them to the New York Times.

Trump says he is raising tariffs on certain South Korean imports

WASHINGTON, Jan 26 - President Donald Trump said on Monday he was increasing tariffs on South Korean imports into the U.S. related to autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals to 25% while accusing the ally's legislature of \"not living up\" to its trade deal with Washington.

Senate Democrat: 'Noem's got to go'

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed as the leader of the government agency that oversees immigration enforcement operations, saying he would support her impeachment if she doesn’t resign. In an interview Monday on MS NOW’s

Highguard Already Has Over 7,000 Negative Reviews On Steam

The free-to-play 3v3 online shooter has had a rough launch day The post Highguard Already Has Over 7,000 Negative Reviews On Steam appeared first on Kotaku .

Trump says he is raising tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%

Artists Memorialize Alex Pretti, Minneapolis Man Killed by Border Patrol

Fury and grief are reverberating through the creative community after federal agents shot the 37-year-old ICU nurse.

Hasbro is being sued by its own shareholders for printing so many damn Magic cards, 'destroying the long-term value of the brand'

Hasbro investors accuse its executives of failing their "fiduciary duties."

An Exclusive Look Inside the Largest Effort Ever Mounted to Keep the Great Barrier Reef Alive

"Australia is doing absolutely everything to protect its most iconic ecosystem — except, perhaps, the one thing that really matters."

Influential Art Dealer Marian Goodman Dies at 97

The gallerist who put many European artists on the map in the US described her approach as finding a “humanistic concern” across different visual practices.

Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Sex Abuse Charges: ‘Extraordinarily Difficult Time’

Melissa Gilbert shared a statement Monday through her lifestyle company, Modern Prairie, addressing what she described as an “extraordinarily difficult time” amid her husband Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse charges. “I’m sending you all my love and gratitude during this

Replacing Your Gamer Friends With AI Chatbots Sounds Terrifyingly Effective

Can't get anyone to play Escape from Tarkov with you? Beware of paying AI to do it The post Replacing Your Gamer Friends With AI Chatbots Sounds Terrifyingly Effective appeared first on Kotaku .

A Delightfully Tactile Stop-Motion Music Video Pieces Together 300 Ceramic Tiles

Julia Fernandez's stop-motion animation for "Dirt" is a poetic ode to two tactile media. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A Delightfully Tactile

Great power rivalry is reshaping global supply chains, new study shows

Rising tensions between the US and China are changing how companies design global supply chains in strategic industries such as semiconductors and rare earths. New research shows firms are no longer just reacting to trade rules—they are proactively redesigning supply chains to

Engineers Build “Bat Accelerator” to Crack Mystery of Stealth Navigation

Bats demonstrate yet another superpower that robots have yet to master The post Engineers Build “Bat Accelerator” to Crack Mystery of Stealth Navigation appeared first on Nautilus .

Susan Collins speaks with Noem about immigration enforcement

Neil Young Trashes Amazon, Gives His Complete Musical Catalog to Greenland for Free

"Amazon is owned by Jeff Bezos, a billionaire backer of the president," Young writes to fans. "My music will never be available on Amazon, as long as it is owned by Bezos"

Tokyo pandas head for China, leaving Japan bereft of beloved bears

Ueno Zoo invited some 4,400 lucky winners of an online lottery to see the pandas for the last time.

Here’s How Many ICE and CBP Agents Allegedly Preyed on Children

The Trump administration pledged to deport violent criminals—but instead, some of them have been on the payrolls of the federal government’s most aggressive agencies. ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection employed at least 30 people with sexual and violent criminal