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A recent fast radio burst calls into question what astronomers believed they knew
Astronomer Calvin Leung was excited last summer to crunch data from a newly commissioned radio telescope to precisely pinpoint the origin of repeated bursts of intense radio waves—so-called fast radio bursts (FRBs)—emanating from somewhere in the northern constellation Ursa
Wes Streeting heckled by climate protesters at Fabian Society address
Speech calling for unity against ‘populist right’ interrupted by two women opposed to Drax power plant subsidies Wes Streeting was heckled by climate protesters during a speech calling on progressives to stand up to the “populist right”. Two women shouted at the health
Watch: Hegseth sworn in as Defense secretary
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Defense Department under the Trump administration Saturday morning after weeks of turmoil over allegations of sexual misconduct and an alleged past drinking problem. The event comes after Vice President Vance offered a tie-breaking vote
How Jelly Roll Got These Men Out of Jail and on Stage For One Unforgettable Night
Months later, it's clear that the country music star's visit to Chesterfield County jail’s HARP program left a lasting impact
'Blood, feces and terror' — judges are raging over Trump pardons
President Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked controversy, with judges imposing conditions on commuted defendants and some questioning the court's authority to regulate exercise of First Amendment rights.
Ethel Cain Shares New 55-Minute Piece On NTS, Perverts Demos On SoundCloud
2025 is shaping up to be the year of Ethel Cain. The alt-pop recluse dropped Perverts earlier this month, a terrific piece of music that’s labeled as an EP despite its 90-minute length. She made her TV debut when Fox News complained about her Instagram post calling for the
Houthis release 153 prisoners with Red Cross support
The Red Cross said the operation 'has brought much-needed relief and joy to families' waiting for their loved ones to return.
New video shows Hamas leader Sinwar on battlefield in Gaza
The episode uncovers details about Hamas' preparations for the surprise attack in southern Israel which would trigger the 15-month war in Gaza.
Watch Adam Granduciel, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, & More Cover Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks At 50th Anniversary Tribute
Earlier this week Timothée Chalamet was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown . He’ll host and perform music (presumably a couple of his Dylan covers featured in the film) on SNL tonight too. Last night a different kind of Dylan tribute
Emotional reunions as Israeli hostages see their families
The female IDF soldiers returned to Israel in the second ceasefire hostage and prisoner swap.
How will federal health 'black out' affect bird flu response?
The virus has been rapidly spreading among birds, wreaking havoc on the poultry industry.
Trump ousts more than a dozen inspectors general in late night action: Reports
President Trump ousted more than a dozen inspectors general at multiple government agencies overnight, according to multiple reports, shaking up federal oversight just days after returning to the White House. Trump fired around 17 watchdogs at various agencies within the
Geordie Greep Finally Collabs With The “I Am Rectangular” Meme Singer
Sean Stephens is a green-haired Canadian software executive who also makes music. He went viral on TikTok and Instagram Reels with his strange 2023 song “ Rectangular ,” which he sings in NYC’s Times Square in the videos. Documented meme aficionado Geordie Greep took a liking
SZA Grilled By Keke Palmer Over Past Fling With Drake: 'Was He A Good Kisser?'
SZA found herself in the hot seat with her One of Them Days co-star Keke Palmer, who grilled her on her brief fling with Drake from years ago.
Freed Israeli hostages reach hospital on military helicopter: AFP
Four Israeli women soldiers freed from captivity in Gaza reached Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on Saturday accompanied by their parents aboard a military helicopter, AFP journalists reported. The Israeli health ministry later confirmed that they had arrived
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a Her Story-like game where you hack into Lady MacBeth's computer
Out damned Spotify.
So, you want my data? What’s in it for me?
Data collection doesn’t just generate value for the company that gathers it. It also imposes a cost on the data subject.
Dark Horse Comics Drops Neil Gaiman After Sexual Assault Allegations, Cancels ‘Anansi Boys’ Series
Neil Gaiman has been dropped by Dark Horse Comics following a bombshell New York Magazine cover story in which several woman accused the “Sandman” and “Coraline” author of sexual assault. In a post on X Friday night, the publisher wrote: “Dark Horse takes seriously the
‘Dirty Dancing’ Tour, One Very Bad Album Cover, and More Things We Learned About Eric Carmen
All the nuggets we didn't include in our feature story about the late pop visionary
Deadmau5 Slams 3LAU For DJing Trump Inauguration: “Everyone In This Business Will Remember That You Stood Behind Nazis And Convicted Felons”
In 2021, electronic producer 3LAU co-founded Royal, a platform that sells music rights as limited digital assets, and made a record-breaking $11.6 million by selling his album Ultraviolet as an NFT collection . So maybe it’s not surprising that the artist born Justin Blau DJ’d
Iran arrests two young women for dancing in cemetery
Iran police arrested two young women after a video published showed them dancing without adhering to the country's strict dress code.
Live updates: Trump visits Las Vegas after whirlwind first days in office; Senate to vote on Noem
President Trump is in Las Vegas Saturday after a whirlwind first few days in the Oval Office, filled with executive orders and travel across the country as his agenda takes form in Washington. "I’m really going to Nevada to thank them for the vote, because we won Nevada
DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ Rapper, Dead at 43
Atlanta rapper born Anthony Platt also scored a hit in the mid-2000s with "2 Step," and collaborated with artists like Outkast, Three 6 Mafia, and Ying Yang Twins
Hezbollah infiltrated: Lebanon arrests 4 'Israel collaborators'
The level of Mossad penetration within Hezbollah circles could have only been made possible by recruiting these spies in Lebanon, analysts say.
Migrants stranded by Trump decision face rising hostility in Mexico
In Mexico City, some migrants have built tent cities and slept on the streets. In a country long sympathetic to migrants, neighbors are protesting.
Yemen rebels in Trump's sights free 150 war prisoners
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who are poised to return to the US terrorism blacklist, released more than 150 prisoners of war in tearful scenes on Saturday. Those freed, who included elderly men with long, grey beards, hugged and kissed relatives, some of them crying, as
Saturday Citations: Europe is sun powered; mitochondria lead busy lives; Plus: life in the big, interdependent city
¡Hola, mis amigos de la ciencia! This week, researchers reported that hominins strode bipedally across Europe 500,000 years earlier than previously known. By making digital endocasts of bird skulls, researchers in Australia and Canada report an extremely tight match between
Xbox Holds Big January Showcase, Elon Musk Admits To Cheating At Games, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
This week, Microsoft held its Xbox Developer Direct which showcased four pretty promising-looking games coming out throughout the year ahead. Also, after a period of controversy surrounding his seeming lack of knowledge and skill at Path of Exile 2 in a livestream, Elon Musk
What did Trump keep — and ditch — from Biden's Oval Office decor?
Every president gets to decorate the Oval Office to their liking — but sometimes, they keep the decor of their predecessor.
Project Stargate, Apple's 'fork in the road,' TikTok buyers, and quantum computing: Tech news roundup
Elon Musk is already casting doubt on OpenAI’s new, up to $500 billion investment deal with SoftBank ( SFTBY ) and Oracle ( ORCL ), despite backing from his allies — including President Donald Trump. Read more...
Celeste developer starts 2025 with a 'huge, heartbreaking, and yet relieving failure' as creative difficulties and internal conflict lead to the cancellation of Earthblade
"We gave it all we got, and life goes on".
Bitcoin's coming boom, Trump's stock and meme coin sink, and Netflix hits $1,000: Markets news roundup
Christopher McMahon, CEO of Aquinas Wealth Advisors and author of “Faithful Finances”, spoke with Quartz for the latest installment of our “Smart Investing” video series. Read more...
A hinge point: How the Gaza cease-fire can lead to durable peace
It begins with security, for Israelis living near Gaza and indeed throughout the country, and for Gazans subjected to bombardment and martial law.
A Costco strike, Elon Musk's DOGE, more Netflix price hikes, and the next Ozempic: Business news roundup
A strike at Costco ( COST ) is now a real possibility after the union representing thousands of workers voted to authorize it. Read more...
Nelly Hits Back At Ali's $50M 'Country Grammar' Lawsuit, Wants Former Groupmate Sanctioned
Nelly has responded to former St. Lunatics member Ali's lawsuit over alleged unpaid royalties, essentially claiming it’s both too little and too late.
Jan. 6 prosecutor: Rioters freed by Trump 'have never been more dangerous'
Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou says those pardoned by President Trump for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack have "never been more dangerous." In an essay published Friday by The New York Times, Ballou urged local officials to protect immigrants and other
Shanghai celebrates Chinese New Year with a dogs’ dinner
Restaurants and online stores in China have started to offer dinner events and meal sets for cats and dogs.
West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners return
The BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.
Russia fires dozens of drones at targets across Ukraine
Russia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 them.
Half of millennials depend on tax refund to make ends meet: Survey
Half of millennials depend on their tax refunds to make ends meet, according to a recent survey.
Hamas releases 4 Israeli women in latest ceasefire move
Palestinian militant group Hamas has released four Israeli female soldiers who were held in the Gaza Strip as part of the latest ceasefire agreement, according to the Israeli military. In return, the Jewish State released 70 Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli Defense Forces
US sharing intelligence with Syria govt to stop IS resurgence
The intelligence sharing allowed the new government to prevent an IS attack on the Sayeda Zeinab shrine in Damascus.
Israelis rejoice at emotional release of second group of hostages
A loud cheer swept through the crowd gathered at a Tel Aviv plaza known as Hostage Square, as giant screens livestreamed the long-awaited release of four Israeli hostages on Saturday, the latest to be freed under a Gaza ceasefire deal. Hundreds had arrived in the square in
Ty Dolla $ign Gives Update On 'Vultures 3' With Kanye West, Confirms New Solo Album
Ty Dolla $ign has confirmed that the third installment of 'Vultures' with Kanye West is still in progress, alongside a new solo album he’s currently working on.
