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Tech - Wired - 12 minutes ago

Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Tech - Gizmodo - 12 minutes ago

HBO Is Making a ‘Baldur’s Gate’ TV Show

'Last of Us' showrunner Craig Mazin will work with Hasbro to pick up on the story of Larian's smash hit RPG 'Baldur's Gate 3'.

World - Fox News - 32 minutes ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo sticks with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes despite interest

Thursday's NBA trade deadline came and went with no deal reached for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Milwaukee appears ready to keep the two-time MVP for now and has informed teams of its decision, sources told ESPN shortly before Thursday's afternoon deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors were reportedly among the teams that explored a potential deal for Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo expressed openness to a change of scenery months ago, either at the trade ...

Tech - Universe Today - 41 minutes ago

The "Little Red Dots" Observed by Webb Were Direct-Collapse Black Holes

The discovery by JWST of a substantial population of compact "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) presented astronomers with a major mystery. By reproducing their spectra with simulations, a team argued that they were Direct Collapse Black Holes (DCBHs).

World - Fox News - 42 minutes ago

49ers stars even-keeled on electromagnetic field injury theory: 'I have no other choice'

The San Francisco 49ers have been riddled with injuries in recent years, and there is a theory about why.A viral theory, albeit unproven, says the 49ers’ unusually high number of soft tissue and non-contact injuries might be because of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from a big electrical substation right next to their practice fields and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The claim is that being around it for years could weaken tendons and soft tissue, leading to more ACL tears, Achilles injuries, ha...

World - Fox News - 46 minutes ago

CeeDee Lamb, Michael Irvin want big bucks to go to this Cowboys star: 'Let's make that happen'

It seems like the Dallas Cowboys are always finding themselves in a money conundrum.With Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb solely making up for nearly 37% of the team's cap, there's not much to go around.It got to the point where perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate Micah Parsons was traded just a week before the NFL season started last year. Now, the Cowboys face a similar issue after George Pickens' career year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But current and former Co...

World - Fox News - 47 minutes ago

Trump jokes he ‘hangs around’ Mike Johnson because he feels ‘protected’ at Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump joked about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s religious devotion during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, recounting how Johnson asks to pray before meals, even during lunch, as Trump described it.The 74th annual bipartisan event was held in Washington and attended by lawmakers, faith leaders and dignitaries."Did you know that, Mr. Speaker, you know, Mike Johnson’s a very religious person, that he does not hide it?" Trump said. "He’ll say to me sometimes at ...

World - Fox News - 50 minutes ago

Former Titans stars say team made major mistake letting Mike Vrabel go: 'State of Tennessee is kicking itself'

The Tennessee Titans were a perennial playoff contender with Mike Vrabel manning the sidelines, but they wanted more. So, they axed him after the 2023 season.That decision proved costly considering the Titans have not been close to the playoffs since and Vrabel is now in the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.Perhaps it is destiny for Vrabel and the Pats. Vrabel was an All-Pro linebacker in New England. But for Titans fans, it's obviously fair to wonder, "What if?"CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

California man arrested for sending texts to Guthrie family asking for bitcoin during missing mother case

TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal prosecutors have charged a California man with sending a fake ransom note in an effort to extort Savannah Guthrie and her siblings as their 84-year-old mother remains missing in what local authorities say looks like a forced abduction from her home near Tucson.Derek Callella is accused of demanding a ransom across state lines and using anonymous telecommunications to abuse, threaten or harass the Guthrie family."Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for th...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

DHS issues warning about trend of domestic partners poisoning loved ones

Officials have seen an increase in domestic partners using chemical and biological toxins to harm or kill victims over the past five years, according to a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intelligence bulletin distributed to law enforcement and public safety partners.The January assessment, prepared by the DHS Intelligence Division within the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, identifies the worrying trend officials say makes it challenging for detection, investigation and p...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

He helped take over a dead man's Sherman Oaks home. Now he'll spend more than 16 years in prison

Matthew Jason Kroth, 52, is the second person to be sentenced as part of a sprawling criminal scheme that targeted the homes of elderly and vulnerable victims.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Doom Overtakes 3 Very Different Planets, Earth Included, in This Eerie Sci-Fi Short Story

Read 'Death Echoes Overlapping' by Megan Chee, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine, right here on io9.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records

High schools that let students leave class to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have failing academic records, according to recent data.Students across the country protested the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Petti in Minneapolis by staging walkouts, leading some districts to close for the day. Student coalitions held a "National Shutdown" on Jan. 30 and continued to protest through Feb. 3. The organized eve...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

After court ruling, Democratic lawmakers carry out congressional oversight at ICE facility in Los Angeles

Two Democratic lawmakers inspected conditions at the immigration detention facility in downtown L.A. following a federal court ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from requiring advance notice on visits.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Family Sues Egypt Over Beating of 2 Brothers at U.N. Mission in New York

The brothers claim four security guards beat and detained them during a protest in August 2025 outside Egypt’s mission to the United Nations.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical Will End Its Broadway Run This Summer

The final New York performance will be July 26, seven years after it opened; international and touring productions continue.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Teens charged in $66M crypto home invasion plot in Scottsdale as search for Nancy Guthrie continues in Tucson

Two California teens were arrested in an Arizona home invasion tied to an alleged $66 million cryptocurrency plot that happened the same day Nancy Guthrie was last seen before disappearing from her Tucson home about two hours away.Authorities have not said if the two cases are connected in any way, but the cases do share some bizarre similarities. The teens, who are not being identified by Fox News Digital because they are both under the age of 18, allegedly posed as delivery drivers to gain acc...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

White House says murder rate plummeted to lowest level since 1900 under Trump administration

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said murders in major U.S. cities plunged to their lowest level since at least 1900 as federal arrests, gang takedowns and deportations surged under President Donald Trump’s promise to "restore law and order."Speaking to reporters at Thursday's briefing, Leavitt said newly released data shows Trump is "delivering overwhelmingly on his promise.""A study from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) shows that the murder rate across America's largest citie...

Grandparents of missing Australian 4yo Gus Lamont make huge legal move

Gus’ grandmothers Josie and Shannon Murray have each engaged criminal lawyers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Calgary man facing extradition in Ryan Wedding drug case a 'loyal soldier,' Crown says at bail hearing

Calgarian Allistair Chapman, accused of working for an alleged Canadian drug lord and helping to set up the murder of an FBI informant, was described by the prosecution as a “loyal soldier” who should not be granted bail.

Tech - Universe Today - 1 hour ago

Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 3: Timescape

The FLRW metric is a model. And you know the saying, all models are wrong, but some are useful.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Authorities say no suspects in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as officials offer $50K reward

Arizona investigators said Thursday that authorities have not yet identified a person of interest in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie and announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of anyone involved.Officials provided the updates on the suspected abduction of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother during a joint briefing with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI.When asked whether Guthrie’s son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, was the las...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Ex-Prince Andrew leaves royal mansion ‘in dead of night’ after compromising Epstein photos surface: expert

King Charles III’s disgraced brother was kicked out sooner than expected.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his 30-room mansion Monday night and is now staying at Wood Farm, a temporary home on the Sandringham estate, the BBC reported. The former prince is expected to move to Marsh Farm, another residence on the same property that is currently undergoing renovations.Buckingham Palace told the outlet that the former Duke of York was expected to move in "early 2026." However, reports suggest his d...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The Plot of ‘The Darwin Incident’ Is Bananas, But I’ve Gotta See What This Monkey Does Next

The Prime Video anime series has everything: a human-chimpanzee lead, vegan eco-terrorists, and high school drama with a blush of romance.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

What to know about Nancy Guthrie's family as sheriff says 'everybody's still a suspect'

As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a Thursday afternoon news conference there are no suspects or persons of interest in the case.In response to a question about online rumors that a Guthrie family member was a suspect, Nanos replied that authorities are looking into anyone and everyone who could have had contact with the missing woman, who disappeared early Sunday morning from her Tucson, Arizona, home."We're actively looking at eve...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Seahawks star rookie Nick Emmanwori downplays ankle sprain suffered during Super Bowl practice: 'I'll be good'

Injury news during Super Bowl week is never what a team wants to see, but the Seattle Seahawks are dealing with it after standout cornerback Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle sprain during practice on Wednesday.Emmanwori, though, isn’t missing his first crack at a Super Bowl ring in his first NFL season."Feel good," he told reporters Thursday during a Super Bowl media availability. "Training staff has a good plan for me… I’ll be good to go."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe in...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

A Possible Lunar Impact in 2032 Could Spark Days of Meteor Showers on Earth

The space rock has a 4.3% chance of striking the Moon in six years—and it could generate a flash nearly as bright as Venus.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Man who videotaped himself BASE jumping in Yosemite arrested, federal officials say. He says it was AI

A California man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly BASE jumping off Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park during the federal government shutdown last year.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt says Trump prefers not to watch Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed which Super Bowl halftime show President Donald Trump prefers to watch this Sunday. Grammy Award winner Bad Bunny will be performing during the official Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, for Sunday's game. However, concern among conservatives over Bad Bunny's apparent "woke" values inspired Turning Point USA (TPUSA) to plan its own "All-American" halftime for Sunday headlined by country/rock artist Kid Rock. CLICK HERE FOR ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Donald Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

The expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Rick Caruso confirms he will not run for L.A. mayor

Caruso had said he was reconsidering whether to run Wednesday.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Lawsuit Details Horrifying 911 Call Before Tesla Driver Died While Trapped Inside Car

A wrongful death lawsuit claims a 20-year-old driver was unable to escape a burning vehicle due to faulty electronic doors.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Leavitt flips script on media for balking at Fulton election probe after years of promoting Russia claims

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at media outlets questioning the FBI's seizure of ballots and other documents related to the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia, after years of the media claiming that Russia influenced the 2016 election.  The FBI executed a search warrant in the Georgia county home to Atlanta in January, which included Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deploying on the ground to carry out an election security assessment. Gabbard's presence...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Loyalty Is Dead in Silicon Valley

Founders used to be wedded to their companies. Now, anyone can be lured away for the right price.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Multiple dead, several injured after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store

At least three people are dead and several others injured after a car crashed Thursday into a grocery store in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, authorities said.The crash was reported around 12:11 p.m. local time along Westwood Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).DRIVER APPEARS TO RAM U-HAUL TRUCK THROUGH CROWD DURING IRAN PROTEST IN LOS ANGELESOfficials confirmed that three people died at the scene.At a news briefing, a LAFD spokesperson confirmed that nine people we...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Chris Pratt praises military veterans as Hollywood's hardest workers: 'They just get s--- done'

Chris Pratt pointed to veterans as Hollywood's hardest workers.Pratt, 46, praised the former Navy SEALs he works with on "The Terminal List" as being able to "get s--- done.""Our room is populated with a bunch of veterans," he explained during an appearance on "Literally! With Rob Lowe." "We've got people in front of the camera, behind the camera who are all veterans. They work, man. And that, the pipeline of like going from military to the film and television industry is — it's such a great out...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

What to expect from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show? Dancing, culture and a side of politics

Culture war commentary has swirled around the upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance since Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named as the headliner. That’s only increased after music stars, including Bad Bunny, used the Grammy Awards stage on Sunday to call out immigration enforcement in the U.S.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

BYU coach calls out excessive 'hate' after alleged anti-Mormon chants; Big 12 investigates

Oklahoma State’s win over BYU was overshadowed by allegations of derogatory fan chants. Wednesday's BYU-Oklahoma State game marked the fourth known instance in a year that fans have been accused of using offensive chants during a college basketball game.The Big 12 Conference later said it launched an investigation into the matter. "All parties have been notified," the statement said. "The conference has zero tolerance for behavior of this nature and will address the matter in accordance with Big...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

‘Predator: Badlands’ Is Roaring Onto Hulu Next Week

Sci-fi's odd couple extraordinaire is coming to streaming just in time for Valentine's Day.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Why Cops Frequently Got Caught Planting Drugs in 2017

Look. All technology comes with a learning curve.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

California Catholic school official says vandals committed more than material damage in sacrilegious attack

A faculty member is opening up after his California Catholic school was ransacked over the weekend, calling the break-in "more than material" for the religious community.The Justice Department has announced an investigation into the vandalism at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach, California. Tony Tripp, the school’s director of advancement, described the damage as extensive and said the vandals ransacked nearly every room."They pretty much went through the whole place — didn’t matter ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

X's latest Community Notes experiment allows AI to write the first draft

X is experimenting with a new way for AI to write Community Notes. The company is testing a new "collaborative notes" feature that allows human writers to request an AI-written Community Note. It's not the first time the platform has experimented with AI in Community Notes. The company started a pilot program last year to allow developers to create dedicated AI note writers. But the latest experiment sounds like a more streamlined process. According to the company, when an existing Community Not...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Budget airline floods US with new routes in aggressive move on low fares as consumers cautioned

Utah-based budget airline Breeze Airways, which calls itself "Seriously Nice," has announced it will be expanding its low-cost travel routes in the U.S.The low-cost airline said it's added new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus, Atlantic City, Charleston, Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles, Madison, Pittsburgh and Greenville-Spartanburg."Breeze’s convenient, direct service to underserved destinations continues to resonate with travelers, and we’re eager to introduce Brownsville and Atl...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Tuberville warns mayor over anti-ICE activism: 'You won't like me very much'

Irondale Mayor James Stewart, Jr. cited Martin Luther King Jr. as justification for protecting illegal immigrants and pledged funds to train activists to track ICE agents. However, his actions may prompt federal blowback, as Alabama's senior senator warned the mayor he "won't like me very much" if he follows through.Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. — who is also running to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey this year — warned Stewart that the Democrat will have no such luck circumventing the feds."...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

3 dead, several injured after car crashes into 99 Ranch Market in Westwood

Three people were killed and several others were injured after a car crashed into the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood on Thursday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

3 dead, 7 injured after car crashes into 99 Ranch Market in Westwood

Three people were killed and seven injured after a car crashed into the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood on Thursday.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

67 Are Rescued From Stuck Gondolas at a New York Ski Resort

A mechanical failure at the Gore Mountain resort in the Adirondacks left guests in about 20 gondolas hovering above the snow for several hours.

eco - Wolf Street - 3 hours ago

Companies Hang on to their Workers, and Workers Cling to their Jobs: One More Factor why it’s Tough for Job Seekers

Much slower turnover in the labor force leaves fewer job openings to be filled.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

If You’re Sick of This Brutal Cold, Boy Do We Have News for You

Although the eastern U.S. is facing another frigid weekend, forecast models suggest temperatures will rise significantly in the latter half of February.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Feds shift to targeted immigration enforcement in Minneapolis under Homan

The Trump administration is shifting its approach to cracking down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis after federal agents' actions drew scrutiny and sparked protests, sources tell Fox News.Minneapolis has become a flash point for clashes between federal immigration enforcement agents and agitators, particularly following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Local leaders slammed the Trump administration's actions in Minneapolis, with Mayor Jacob Frey calling on Immigration and ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

No, Jeffrey Epstein Is Probably Not Satoshi Nakamoto

There are lots of revelations about Epstein's relationship with the crypto world in the files. That's not one of them.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to tobacco (15% of new cases), infections (10%) and alcohol consumption (3%).Overall, 7.1 million cancer diagnoses in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, according to the study.DOES CANCER REDUCE ALZHEIMER'S RISK? NEW STUDY EXPLORES THE CONNECTION"The key here is that almo...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Court releases police video of Ottawa city councillor on trial for drunk driving

A cellblock video depicting Ottawa city Coun. Matthew Luloff twice testing double the legal blood-alcohol limit after his arrest for suspected impaired driving has now been released to the media, two weeks after it was shown during his trial.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are

ICE has used Mobile Fortify to identify immigrants and citizens alike over 100,000 times, by one estimate. It wasn't built to work like that—and only got approved after DHS abandoned its own privacy rules.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal wins record-breaking $32M in arbitration: reports

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made MLB history Thursday, reportedly winning an arbitration case that will pay him $32 million this season after his team proposed a $19 million salary.Skubal, who won his second straight American League Cy Young Award in 2025, had a three-person salary arbitration panel rule in his favor, ESPN reported.Skubal’s victory marks a new salary record awarded to a player in the arbitration system by $1 million. The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Anti-ICE 'digital Minutemen' use military-grade surveillance tactics against feds

Early last week, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau is investigating the use of the encrypted Signal messaging platform by "ICE Watch" activists to track and block federal immigration enforcement.Just days later, Jill Garvey, co-founder of a group called "States at the Core," logged into a Zoom webinar to train a new crop of "rapid responders" on a military-grade intelligence gathering method called "SALUTE." An acronym for Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment, SALUT...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Is There A Link Between Primordial Black Holes, Neutrinos, and Dark Matter?

In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe capable of producing such energy—100,000 times more than the highest-energy particle ever produced by the Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful particle accelerator. However, a team of physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently hypothesized that something like this coul...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Tate McRae responds to backlash over U.S. Olympics ad: 'Y'all know I'm Canada down'

Alberta's Tate McRae found herself in hot water this week after the 22-year-old musician appeared in an NBC ad highlighting the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympics team. And after a sustained social media response criticizing her apparent endorsement of the United States over her home country, McRae took to Instagram to respond.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

David Furnish, husband of Elton John, accuses Daily Mail of homophobia in U.K. privacy trial

Canadian producer David Furnish, British singer Elton John's husband, told London's High Court on Thursday that the publisher of the Daily Mail had unlawfully obtained information about ​them, including information stolen from their friend Prince Harry. He also accused the publisher's titles of being 'actively homophobic' about their relationship.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Businessman Rick Caruso considers running for LA mayor in wake of Palisades Fire report

Businessman Rick Caruso, who last month announced that he would not seek elected office after an unsuccessful run against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, indicated this week that he is reconsidering in light of new allegations that Bass pushed for a report on the Palisades Fire to be watered down.Caruso, who lost the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral contest to Bass, slammed the mayor in a Wednesday post on X."Today’s @latimes report is an absolute outrage. Karen Bass actively covered up a report meant to ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Yellowstone' fans shocked as new trailer for Luke Grimes-led spinoff hints major character may be dead

"Yellowstone" fans expressed their shock and dismay over hints that a major character from the original flagship series may have been killed off in the upcoming spinoff show "Marshals.""Marshals," which will air on CBS, follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), the youngest son of the Dutton family, as he leaves ranch life behind and becomes a U.S. Marshal in rural Montana after the events of "Yellowstone." In the 2024 series finale of the hit Paramount+ Western show, Kayce and his wife, Monica Dutton...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Epstein planned ‘playroom’ in hotel near Buckingham Palace

Emails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say they're taking ransom notes seriously

Investigators believe the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, officials in Arizona said Thursday.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

OpenAI Enters a New Frontier: Trying to Make Money

They're hoping companies will pay for AI agent management.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Everything we know about Valve's new Steam Machine

The Steam Machine is back from the dead. Not as a Valve-supported program for manufacturers to create living room PCs, but instead a home console sibling to the Steam Deck. Valve introduced its second attempt at ruling the living room in a surprise hardware announcement in November 2025, and paired the new Steam Machine with a new Steam Controller and a wireless VR headset it calls the Steam Frame. Since the announcement, as is often the case with Valve, some details remain elusive, however.Whil...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Heated rivalry cools after Montreal company gets shout-out for viral jacket

A Montreal-based streetwear company, after sounding the alarm, is now being credited for producing the original white fleece that was modified to create a viral jacket worn in the hit series Heated Rivalry.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Start of Frank Stronach's sex assault trial in Toronto stalls as lawyer argues complainants possibly coached

The start of the sex assault trial for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach has been stalled as his lawyer argues in Toronto court that some of the complainants may have been coached during preparatory meetings with the Crown.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

‘Rock Springs’ Brings Horror From the Past Into Its Tale of Contemporary Grief

Writer-director Vera Miao’s film, which stars Kelly Marie Tran and Benedict Wong, premiered in the Midnight program at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Trump claims DNI Tulsi Gabbard was at Georgia election hub search because AG Pam Bondi wanted her there

President Donald Trump addressed a recent controversy over Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard's presence at an FBI search of the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Georgia."She took a lot of heat two days ag,o because she went in at Pam's insistence. She went in, and she looked at votes ... because Pam wanted her to do it," Trump said, referring to Attorney General Pam Bondi, while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.The president went on to s...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Federal government to raise $50 minimum fine for foreign interference

Those who contravene new rules against foreign interference in Canada could face a more expensive penalty, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told a parliamentary committee on Thursday.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Canadian pop star Tate McRae responds to fan backlash over Team USA support in Olympics ad

Canadian-born pop star Tate McRae doubled down on her roots after fans were left outraged on social media by her support of Team USA in a recent ad promoting the Milan Cortina Olympics and Super Bowl LX. McRae, who was born in Calgary, Alberta, appeared to intensify the sporting rivalry between Canada and the U.S. when she appeared in an ad for NBC. In the clip, shared on Instagram with her nine million followers, McRae expressed excitement about meeting U.S. athletes, including Olympic gold med...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Britain drags feet on IRGC terror designation as Iran-linked center allegedly sells extremist merchandise

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is facing intense criticism over its failure to swiftly outlaw Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The development comes as a London-based Islamic center has been accused of selling merchandise supporting terrorism.Potkin Azarmehr, a British-Iranian expert on Iran who has written extensively on Iran’s influence operations in the United Kingdom, told Fox News Digital the "Islamic Centre of England is a regime outpost."The head of the c...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

King Charles heckled over Andrew’s ties to Epstein

A protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Jill Biden's ex-husband, now charged with murder, called wife 'greatest thing in my life'

The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, who is charged with murdering his current wife, once described his spouse as "the greatest thing in my life," according to reports. William "Bill" Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday in connection with the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson following a weeks-long investigation, the New Castle County Division of Police said. Officers responded to the couple's Delaware home on Dec. 28, 2025 for a reported domestic dispute when they found Linda Steve...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Arctic blast fuels scrutiny of Biden’s $8B electric bus push as watchdogs cite oversight failures

EXCLUSIVE: The Arctic blast that snowed in much of the East exposed not only the need for road salt but also the possibility that untold taxpayer dollars were wasted on risky electric bus subsidy programs under the Biden administration, according to critics of those initiatives.That’s the claim from Power the Future, a top energy advocacy and watchdog group that also compared the disbursement of more than $8 billion over at least two related federal subsidy programs to oversight failures by the ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Semi-truck driver held on ICE detainer after 4 killed in head-on crash

The driver of a semi-truck at the center of a multi-vehicle crash that left four dead in Indiana is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a detainer was placed on him.Indiana State Police said the fatal crash happened Tuesday around 4 p.m. in the area of State Road 67 and County Road 550 East in Jay County, where the truck collided with a van. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News that driver Bekzhan Beishekeev is a Kyrgyzstani national who entered the...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Prime members can play Alan Wake 2 for free on Luna

If you haven't yet played Alan Wake 2, here's your chance to immerse yourself in its terrors for free. Prime members can play it this month on Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service at no additional charge.The "fantastic" Alan Wake 2 oozes "psychedelic terror," as Engadget's Jessica Conditt put it in our review. The 2023 horror-survival game uses a dual-protagonist motif, alternating between the lost author Wake and the stoic FBI agent Saga Anderson. It "tells a twisted, serpentine story of paranorm...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

House GOP moves to require proof of citizenship, photo ID to vote in federal election

House GOP leaders are forging ahead on legislation aimed at imposing new federal guardrails to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in national elections.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., confirmed to Fox News Digital that the chamber would vote on the SAVE America Act introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, next week.It comes after conservatives threatened to extend the partial government shutdown earlier this week if the legislation was not included in Congress' bipartisan funding bills. But...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Self-identified Antifa member arrested after allegedly threatening ICE agents, DOJ says

A Minnesota man who self-identifies as an Antifa member was arrested Thursday after allegedly making violent threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the Department of Justice said.Kyle Wagner, 37, of Minneapolis, is accused in a criminal complaint of using social media in January to encourage assaults on federal law enforcement officers and threaten ICE agents.The DOJ said Wagner had urged followers to confront and attack ICE officers, referred to agents as "murder...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Nancy Pelosi swipes at Trump, accusing him of crowning himself as 'king'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a jab at President Donald Trump during a speech on Wednesday, saying that he "crowned himself king."During her remarks at the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual congressional dinner, Pelosi claimed that the nation "is in a crisis of conscience."She said the country's president "has crowned himself king," the nation's Congress has "abolished itself" and the U.S. Supreme Court "has gone rogue."NANCY PELOSI FACES SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH OVER BEHAVIOR AT B...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Meta is giving its AI slop feed an app of its own

Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI's Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical videos."Following the strong early traction of Vibes within Meta AI, we are testing a standalone app to build on that momentum," Meta said in a statement. "We’ve seen that users are increasingly leanin...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

LAPD kills man allegedly holding gun near California Science Center, officials say

Los Angeles police shot a man after receiving reports of someone with a firearm in the parking lot of the California Science Center in Exposition Park on Thursday morning. Fire officials said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set

The upcoming science fiction film Project Hail Mary is getting a LEGO set. This is fascinating because LEGO typically makes sets based on long-standing franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Project Hail Mary doesn't even hit theaters until March 20. It's not an entirely new IP. The movie is based on a 2021 book written by Andy Weir, the same author behind The Martian. It's cool to see a LEGO set based on something more contemporary than its usual fare. The 830-piece set looks pretty nift...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Sweeping bill to crush sanctuary cities, protect ICE agents unveiled in Senate

FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to kneecap sanctuary cities and provide more stringent protections for federal agents in a sweeping package designed to push back against disruptions to the Trump administration’s immigration operations. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., plans to introduce his Protect America Act, a colossal legislative package that would punish sanctuary cities, enhance penalties for illegal entry and reentry, boost protections for federal agents, and defund "corrupt" nongovernme...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Xikipedia Wants to Take the ‘Doom’ Out of ‘Doomscrolling’

An endless feed of random Wikipedia articles might be just what your soul needs.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Laurence Fishburne Is the Latest Big Name to Join Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Exorcist’

The 'Matrix' legend has joined the star-studded cast for Flanagan's all-new take on the horror classic.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

9 Great Deals on WIRED-Approved Valentine's Day Gifts (2026)

These swoon-worthy deals on WIRED-tested date night boxes, sex toys, and other gadgets will make your Valentine's Day extra sweet.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

9 Great Deals on WIRED-Approved Valentine’s Day Gifts (2026)

These swoon-worthy deals on WIRED-tested date-night boxes, sex toys, and other gadgets will make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Can You Guess What Creature Won the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition?

We'll give you a hint: It lives underwater, but it doesn't swim. At least, not as an adult.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Mayor Bass facing blowback over explosive report that she altered wildfire report to downplay city's role

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire this week after a Los Angeles Times report claiming she successfully altered in her favor a critical after-action report on the devastating southern California wildfires that killed 31 people. While Bass has repeatedly denied that she interfered with the report, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing two sources, that Bass was concerned that the city could be exposed to legal liability for its lack of preparedness and removed or softened language implica...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Billie Eilish's brother Finneas rips 'old White men' who were angered by anti-ICE Grammys speech

Finneas O’Connell, a Grammy Award-winning producer and brother of Billie Eilish, slammed the "powerful old White men" who were "outraged" over his sister's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys last Sunday.Eilish's brother took to Instagram Threads Wednesday to defend his sister after she faced backlash from conservatives for saying "f--- ICE" and declaring that "no one is illegal on stolen land" while accepting the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. "Seeing a lot of very pow...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Fact check: Is Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Epstein files?

CBC’s fact-check team searched for Mark Carney’s name in the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein Library. Here’s what we found.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

Police say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

New York City Forecast to See More Snow and then Bitter Cold

A fast-moving storm this weekend could drop new snow on the grimy piles that have accumulated across the city. Bitter cold will follow.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Warren and Bessent erupt into shouting match over Trump's Warsh joke

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sparred with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Thursday during a Senate Banking Committee hearing over a joke President Donald Trump made about Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh.Warren, the panel's ranking member, asked Bessent about comments Trump made over the weekend, when he joked — or appeared to joke — about suing Warsh if he failed to lower the national interest rate. The question triggered a shouting match between the two.CAN YOU SHUT HIM UP?: WATERS AND ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Pressley says 'nothing to see here' when asked about her dramatic multimillion-dollar wealth jump in office

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., dodged questions about her climbing wealth on Wednesday when approached about how she accumulated value from a set of rental properties."Sir, I submit a financial disclosure, just like everybody else. There's nothing to see here," Pressley told Fox News.Her office did not respond to additional requests for comment.Pressley’s net worth is the latest among progressives in the House of Representatives to come under scrutiny for drastically increasing since being elect...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

The CIA stops publishing The World Factbook

The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided readers with information about different countries and communities around the world. The post from the CIA announcing the news didn't provide any information about why it will stop offering The World Factbook. The agency was subject to the same buyouts and job cuts that decimated much of the federal workforce in 2025, so maybe this type of public-facing tool...

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow

A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.