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Tom Brady’s Old Teammates Called Him Out for Not Siding With Patriots in Super Bowl
Some ex-Patriots called out Tom Brady for refusing to side with New England in Super Bowl LX.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Trilateral talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine restart in Abu Dhabi – Europe live
Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy, said the group had made ‘positive movement forward’ but warned against additional foreign interference
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al-Nassr training after ‘strike’ over PIF preferential treatment
Ronaldo, who is paid around £500,000 per day, was absent for Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh on Monday after taking issue with the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s running of the club
The Independent UK
4 min read
Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old boy in Australia’s outback
Gus Lamont went missing on 27 September last year while playing outside his home in remote South Australia
The Independent UK
4 min read
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead
The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Arms race fears as last US-Russia nuclear pact expires after over half a century
Putin had indicated a willingness to maintain the treaty's limits for an additional year
The Independent UK
4 min read
Jon Hamm comes full circle, hosting NFL Honors 15 years after attending inaugural ceremony
Jon Hamm is set to host the NFL Honors as they mark their 15th anniversary at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
The Independent UK
4 min read
Nicki Minaj mocks Prince Harry in a british accent for “airing the family’s dirty laundry”
US rapper Nicki Minaj puts on hilarious British accent as she tells Prince Harry he should 'know better' after 'airing the family's dirty laundry'
The Fashion Central
4 min read
Xi Jinping discusses growing links, ties with US and global crises in video call with Vladimir Putin
China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Euronews
5 min read
‘In the end, you feel blank’: India’s female workers watching hours of abusive content to train AI
Women in rural communities describe trauma of moderating violent and pornographic content for global tech companies
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Breakthrough nasal spray found to protect against all forms of flu
Such sprays could provide short-term protection during a pandemic for healthcare workers
The Independent UK
4 min read
Inside The 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest: Winning Images That Stunned Judges (22 Pics)
The 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest once again proved why it is one of the most respected nature photography competitions in the world. Bringing together thousands of photographers from across the globe, the contest showcases breathtaking images...
Bored Panda
13 min read
What decades of tobacco regulation can teach us about ultra-processed food, new study finds
A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face tobacco-style rules on marketing, labelling, and taxation.
Euronews
4 min read
"This image is spectacularly beautiful" – and it won 1st place, photographed with the best telephoto lens for DSLRs
The award-winning wildlife image is a technical masterpiece, brought to life by exceptional skill and the right tools....
Digital Camera World
4 min read
5 Lucky Houseplants Designers Love for Bringing Good Energy Into a Home – (And They're All Low-Maintenance)
Plus, how to care for these prosperous plants
Homes & Gardens
9 min read
6 Evening Snacks That Are Actually Good For Your Health
Snacking is a daily habit in Indian households, whether it is a mid morning craving, evening hunger, or late night munching. The problem is not snacking itself but the kind of snacks we choose. Deep fried and processed options dominate the market, yet Indian kitchens have always had nutritious snack…
Times Life
5 min read
Pet Food Labels Made Easy: What Every Beginner Should Know
Understanding pet Food Ingredients <p>Choose safe and nutritious food for your pet </p> Certain ingredients in dog food provide your dog with many different, essential nutrients. The major nutrients that your dog needs to survive are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water. These ingredients make up the bulk of the nutrient…
Times Pets
5 min read
Doberman named Penny takes Westminster’s best in show as Catherine O’Hara honored
Doberman Penny wins best in show at the 150th Westminster, giving handler Andy Linton a second career crown nearly four decades after his first triumph with the breed
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Vote now for your favorite wildlife photo to crown this year's People's Choice Winner – the shortlisted images are just phenomenal!
Chosen from over 60,000 entries, Wildlife Photographer of the Year's global voting is now live – and you can help decide the winner
Digital Camera World
5 min read
3 reasons your Christmas cactus is wilting and how to fix it now
Your wilting Christmas cactus is trying to tell you something. Discover three main causes of wilting and how to fix it.
Tom’s Guide
5 min read
Trilateral talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine restart in Abu Dhabi – Europe live
Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy, said the group had made ‘positive movement forward’ but warned against additional foreign interference
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old boy in Australia’s outback
Gus Lamont went missing on 27 September last year while playing outside his home in remote South Australia
The Independent UK
4 min read
Arms race fears as last US-Russia nuclear pact expires after over half a century
Putin had indicated a willingness to maintain the treaty's limits for an additional year
The Independent UK
4 min read
Trump news at a glance: president hints at ‘softer touch’ on immigration as federal drawdown planned in Minnesota
Trump told NBC News the decision to pull 700 officers from state came from him, but that administration is ‘waiting for [Minnesota] to release prisoners’ – key US politics stories from 4 February 2026 at a glance
The Guardian - US
6 min read
A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy
The Independent UK
3 min read
New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body
Illinois governor pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network, following similar move by California
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers
The Independent UK
4 min read
California can use a new congressional map in November, supreme court rules
Approved by voters, the new map gives Democrats as many as five seats, neutralizing five GOP seats added by Texas
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Texas A&M educator fired after secret recording of her gender lesson leaked sues university
Footage of McCoul’s lesson on gender identity was shared online, drawing negative response from Republicans in the state
The Independent UK
4 min read
Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility to head back to Minnesota to reunite with her father
The Guardian - US
7 min read
GTA 6 is gen AI free, but Take Two is ‘now actively embracing it’
​While GTA 6 remains completely free of generative AI, the same can’t be said about the company’s future titles.
Dot Esports
4 min read
Alphabet outperforms expectations as Google Cloud surges in Q4 2025 earnings — and it's planning a massive reinvestment for 2026
Google's parent company outperformed Q4 2025 earnings expectations with significant year-over-year growth driven by its cloud and advertising divisions.
Android Central
4 min read
AMD just hinted the next-gen Xbox could ‘launch in 2027’ — here’s why I’m not convinced
AMD CEO Lisa Su just revealed that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is set to "launch in 2027." Here's why I'm skeptical of that.
Tom’s Guide
4 min read
Coinbase reveals insider breach did take place, customer info compromised
Info on roughly 30 people was exposed in a new insider incident at Coinbase.
TechRadar
3 min read
Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints — system catches errors in real time, uses modular design to work on different makes and models
A group of researchers has built an AI-powered system that uses five agents to monitor 3D printers and correct for errors after each printed layer.
Tom’s Hardware
3 min read
Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age
Google’s latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that’s turning into another potential boon for the company
The Independent UK
4 min read
The Movie Theater Chains Joined Forces To Call Out Netflix And Demand Answers
Here we go...
Cinemablend
4 min read
Ryzen still rising: AMD's processor revenue climbs 34% from last year, thanks to 'multiple generations' of Zen-powered chips
But Intel's new and next-gen offerings loom large.
PC Gamer
3 min read
Pizza Hut closing 250 locations across the US as parent company holds ‘strategic review’
Pizza Hut’s parent company said the closures would target underperforming restaurant locations
The Independent UK
3 min read
AI agents are about to make access control obsolete
When AI reasons across systems, static permissions fail and intent becomes the real attack surface.
TechRadar
6 min read
‘In the end, you feel blank’: India’s female workers watching hours of abusive content to train AI
Women in rural communities describe trauma of moderating violent and pornographic content for global tech companies
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Hilary Knight, Team USA’s north star, chases one more Olympic hockey gold
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight leads a new-look US team into Milan, chasing gold while closing a career that helped transform women’s hockey globally
The Guardian - US
11 min read
6 Social Security Triggers That Reduce Benefits Without a Formal Notice
Most people expect Social Security to change only when they get an official letter, but the first clue is often smaller: a deposit that’s lower...
Saving Advice
7 min read
A strange word appears over 800 times in the Epstein files — and it might just be the key to his disturbing ‘secret code’
This is a weird codeword.
We Got This Covered
4 min read
As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact
Lawmakers are using immigration enforcement horror stories to emphasize their concerns with Trump's immigration policies.
Roll Call
6 min read
Why US household energy bills are soaring – and how to fix it
Trump has prioritized fossil fuel companies over consumers, hitting the lowest-income families hardest
The Guardian - US
6 min read
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
Images and videos from Minneapolis, Chicago and other U.S. cities show masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents in military-style gear pointing weapons at people protesting or observing immigration enforcement actions. These are not typical firearms; they are riot control agents, and they emit cascades of projectiles or…
The Conversation
10 min read
Florida bill seeks to ban use of ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies
The bill would mandate use of the biblical term ‘Judea and Samaria’ after a similar effort passed in Arkansas
The Guardian - US
4 min read
The Guardian view on Epstein, power and accountability: full transparency is the least survivors deserve
Editorial: As the wheels of justice begin to turn in Britain, a spotlight should also shine on the financier’s wealthy enablers in the US
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Kristi Noem’s latest video flops spectacularly as backlash erupts — and people are wondering if ICE training involves acting lessons now
A video currently circulating on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), featuring United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, has drawn significant scrutiny from netizens simply for its content. Why, you ask? Because the video, if not completely, at least to an extent, highlights Noem’s incompetence for her…
The Mary Sue
3 min read
Nicki Minaj mocks Prince Harry in a british accent for “airing the family’s dirty laundry”
US rapper Nicki Minaj puts on hilarious British accent as she tells Prince Harry he should 'know better' after 'airing the family's dirty laundry'
The Fashion Central
4 min read
The dump dinner: spaghetti is now being served straight on to the table – but why?
A raft of online videos show parents serving up dinner without a single plate in sight, to the amazement of their families
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Woman’s hair wouldn’t stop falling out in clumps. Then she takes a look at her Dove shampoo + conditioner: ‘Me buying these literally today’
Hair falling out is the stuff of nightmares, literally. So much so that there are now entire industries marketing to both men and women for thickening hair, fixing receding hairlines, promoting hair health, and more. As a result, it’s no surprise that anytime someone online has a hairy horror story…
The Mary Sue
6 min read
Taylor Swift’s Popularity Is Allegedly Waning Amidst Lawsuit Inclusion, Wedding Plans, And The Chiefs Not Making The Super Bowl
Does she still make the whole place shimmer?
Cinemablend
3 min read
‘I would love to kidnap you’: Booktok influencer flies woman out to Miami after barely talking to her. Then they watch his ‘comfort’ show ‘Dahmer’
A TikTok user has gone viral after sharing her weekend encounter with BookTok influencer and adult social media star Will Pyun.
The Mary Sue
5 min read
Food influencer behind Wishbone Kitchen says she was roofied and kidnapped at Hollywood party
Meredith Hayden said, ‘I still get anxious leaving my house, and I probably will forever’
The Independent UK
4 min read
These 8 compact cameras went viral! TikTokers can’t get enough of these trendy cameras
Can you name the compact cameras that have found viral fame on TikTok? These 8 compact cameras owe much of their fame and success to social media
Digital Camera World
6 min read
Wild Theories Emerge After Multiple Celebrities Spotted With $2 Bills At The Grammys
$2 bills are not very common, so people were immediately intrigued when they saw several stars holding the notes at the Grammy Awards.
Bored Panda
6 min read
A List Of Actors Too Ugly To Be Leads Is Going Around, And Fans Are Not Happy
Hard disagree.
Cinemablend
4 min read
“She’s kept all of her costumes, all of her clothes, all of her instruments": Is Meryl Streep playing Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe's upcoming biopic?
Project has been four years in development
MusicRadar
2 min read
EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks
Australia and Germany have agreed to deepen ties as negotiations over a free trade deal with Europe drag on.
AAP
3 min read
Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional
A judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US
A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States
The Independent UK
6 min read
'Our bodies bear the cost': Patagonia's firefighters battle blazes and austerity in ancient forest
Wildfires are still tearing apart the drought-stricken region of Patagonia, ravaging its once-pristine forests.
Euronews
9 min read
Carbon credits seeding next chapter of Tiwi forestry
Tiwi Islanders are confident they've landed on the right forestry formula, one that's community-led and financially and environmentally sustainable.
AAP
4 min read
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before
Last autumn, a UK government report warned that climate-driven ecosystem collapse could lead to food shortages, mass migration, political extremism and even nuclear conflict. The report was never officially launched.
The Conversation
7 min read
China’s solar capacity set to overtake coal in ‘historic’ shift
Wind and solar combined are projected to account for about half of China’s total installed power capacity
The Independent UK
6 min read
California officials move forward with plans to exterminate mule deer from island
Conservancy sees nonnative species as major threat to local biodiversity, while residents rally to preserve local identity
The Guardian - US
4 min read
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
How climate change and human psychology make this cold snap feel so harsh
The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way
The Independent UK
7 min read
Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional
A judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
Despite court win, Texas dementia fund still paused from going into effect
A Travis County judge on Wednesday ruled against a request to stop the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, but because the lawsuit is still in play, the fund can’t go into effect.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
The application period will close March 17. If demand exceeds the $1 billion available, the state will prioritize students based on family income and whether they have a disability.
The Texas Tribune
8 min read
Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, arguing her free speech rights were violated
Melissa McCoul, arguing she was fired to appease political critics, is seeking to get her job back and other restitution.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.
The Texas Tribune
19 min read
Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests
The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Texas Tech struggles with new rules that changed what students learn about race, gender, sexuality
The system’s chancellor said he meant to instill clarity and accountability, but three weeks into the spring semester, some instructors say the standards are vague and have led to censorship.
The Texas Tribune
17 min read
After El Paso’s ME ruled migrant’s death a homicide, ICE sent the next body to an Army hospital
ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility for the autopsy of a Nicaraguan man and won’t release a ruling to the public.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
TribCast: Did the winter storm show our grid is fixed?
In this week’s episode of The Texas Tribune’s podcast, our hosts speak with Matt Boms about the Texas electrical grid's strong performance during the recent winter storm. Does that mean the problems of 2021 are behind us?
The Texas Tribune
1 min read
Introducing the Tribune’s spring fellows
Our fellowships are valuable learning experiences, providing part-time work in the spring and fall semesters and full-time positions over the summer break.
The Texas Tribune
10 min read
Nancy Pelosi warns press freedom is ‘under siege’ after arrest of journalist
Ex-House speaker says at dinner ‘facts are challenged, truth is distorted and press is treated as enemy’ by those in power
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility to head back to Minnesota to reunite with her father
The Guardian - US
7 min read
California can use a new congressional map in November, supreme court rules
Approved by voters, the new map gives Democrats as many as five seats, neutralizing five GOP seats added by Texas
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Trump news at a glance: president hints at ‘softer touch’ on immigration as federal drawdown planned in Minnesota
Trump told NBC News the decision to pull 700 officers from state came from him, but that administration is ‘waiting for [Minnesota] to release prisoners’ – key US politics stories from 4 February 2026 at a glance
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Student at Leicester’s De Montfort University stabbed to death
An ambulance took the man to Leicester Royal Infirmary but he died a short time later. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. Detective Inspector Lorna Granville, senior investigating officer, said: “We know a lot of people came to the aid…
The Times of India
2 min read
Kuwait issues new Ramadan donation rules: Cash banned, Mosque collection prohibited
Kuwait has introduced strict new rules for Ramadan 2026 charitable donations, prohibiting cash collections in mosques and public spaces. Fundraising is limited to approved electronic methods like K-Net, online transfers, and apps, with prior ministry approval needed for foreign donations. The ministry also added single Kuwaiti women aged 30 and…
The Times of India
4 min read
We’re obsessed with this stunning jewelry collab — & it’ll still arrive in time for V-Day
Inspired by pop-rock duo Ally & AJ, this stunning collection is a gift-worthy collab crafted from high-end materials, in silhouettes you'll keep forever.
Mic
5 min read
‘I wondered if I would be a coward or not’: five Ukrainian men on how war has changed them
Russia’s invasion forced Ukrainian men of all ages to the frontlines, most with no experience of combat. Tracy McVeigh spoke to five soldiers about how life in the army transformed them and their relationships
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
Faith groups in UK say proposed Islamophobia definition will stifle free speech
A letter from the Hindu Council UK, Network of Sikh Organisations, Christian Concern, and Muslims Against Antisemitism and Faith Matters, says that the language used in the definition, which has been leaked, is “so vague that it is open to misuse by those who seek to limit freedom of speech”.
The Times of India
3 min read
Northern lights set to glow over Alaska, Canada and Greenland this week as solar activity rises
Solar activity remains elevated this week, shaped largely by one persistent sunspot region and the steady stream of solar material it has released. Measurements from the US Space Weather Prediction Center show continued flare activity and a disturbed solar wind passing Earth. None of it points to extreme geomagnetic storms,…
The Times of India
3 min read
The Upshot Of The Wynn and Boasberg Complaints: The Code of Conduct Cannot Be Used To Obtain Discovery
The federal judiciary will make no inquiries about whether a judge may have violated the Code of Conduct. The whole burden of proof rests entirely on the complainant.
Reason
10 min read
Heritage VP of Development Clarifies That "Declaration of Independence and Constitution are Foundational to American Exceptionalism"
She did so after she shared an article describing me and Adam Mossoff as "malcontent[s]" who "slowly slither[ed] out the door."
Reason
10 min read
Trump and Vance differ in their responses to latest Epstein files
While Trump is ready to move on, Vance has signaled willingness to examine some accusations.
Axios
3 min read
House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
"She's in trouble," said one House Democrat. "Read that report. It's crazy."
Axios
5 min read
Libel by Implication: When Is Half the Truth a Falsehood?
The Alexis Wilkins' (FBI Director's Girlfriend's) Libel by Implication Suit Can Go Forward post reminded me of one of my favorite… The post Libel by Implication: When Is Half the Truth a Falsehood? appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
3 min read
Arizona Bill Would Make It a Felony for Parents To Bring Their Kids to Drag Shows
Yes, that includes drag queen story hour.
Reason
9 min read
Alexis Wilkins' (FBI Director's Girlfriend's) Libel by Implication Suit Can Go Forward
From Wilkins v. Schaffer, decided yesterday by Judge Donald Middlebrooks (S.D. Fla.): Plaintiff Alexis Wilkins has lodged a single defamation… The post Alexis Wilkins' (FBI Director's Girlfriend's) Libel by Implication Suit Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
5 min read
'I Think DHS Is Going To Be Shut Down for a While'
Plus: More evidence that immigrants are good for America, Trump's call to "nationalize" elections, and more...
Reason
7 min read
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson
MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challenge
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says
By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancy
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The Green surge shows UK politics has reached a turning point – and it has surprisingly little to do with Zack Polanski
At a party event in a school hall in Lewisham, people told me how disillusionment with Labour has led to this moment, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country
Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Why India needs Ambedkar’s federal blueprint for the delimitation deadlock
In 1976, at the height of the Emergency, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi froze delimitation – the redrawing of parliamentary and assembly constituencies – effectively locking India’s political map in place. The freeze, meant to last until 2001, outlived her government. But decades later, the Narendra Modi government seems determined to…
Newslaundry
23 min read
Keir Starmer cannot afford to fall short of his promise of integrity and transparency
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the Epstein scandal grows, the prime minister must learn the right lessons from his disastrous appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – and that his best hope of surviving in office lies in being open and contrite
The Independent UK
4 min read
How close is the US to massive civil conflict? ICE may hold the answer
Functional democracies like to assume their institutions are like solid parents. Then one day, those institutions turn out to be estranged relatives. 
Newslaundry
19 min read
The Guardian view on Epstein, power and accountability: full transparency is the least survivors deserve
Editorial: As the wheels of justice begin to turn in Britain, a spotlight should also shine on the financier’s wealthy enablers in the US
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on Welsh rugby: enduring an existential crisis with cultural roots
Editorial: As the Six Nations Championship kicks off, a nation that bestrode the game in the 1960s and 70s is struggling to compete
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Shamed by the Epstein scandal, riven by infighting: have the UK royals ever been in a bigger mess than this?
The sad truth is that we are witnessing a legacy of the late queen: an organisation unable to meet today’s challenges, says author and royal expert Stephen Bates
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour?
We don’t have a single verb to express smelling something nice. Welsh and Croatian, by contrast, are never caught short when something fragrant gets right up your nose, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Trump 2.0 is proving a challenge for Hollywood – just look at this deeply silly new thriller
Anniversary depicts a rightwing takeover of the US inspired by a book of essays. But it’s fuzzy on the bits in between, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Colorado? 'Fallout' Season 3 Could Tie In A Huge Game Plot Twist
The next season of 'Fallout' doesn't appear to be going to the Commonwealth, but it could (and should!) borrow 'Fallout 4's big twist.
Inverse
3 min read
35 Years Later, A Terrifying Martin Scorsese Classic Is Getting A Massive Update
Apple's 'Cape Fear' remake is taking a big risk with a classic horror story.
Inverse
3 min read
The Most Surreal Time-Travel Movie Of The Year Is A Beloved Director’s Return To Form
With the dreamy time-travel movie 'Zi,' Kogonada goes back to basics in a tiny, subtle, beautiful journey through time and Hong Kong.
Inverse
6 min read
The Best 'Fallout' Season 2 Easter Eggs Offer Clues For Season 3
Simply the best Fallout Season 2 Easter eggs. From door-to-door Vault salesman to refurbished sex robots, here are the goodies from season 2 — and hints of season 3.
Inverse
7 min read
Apple’s Most Mysterious Sci-Fi Show Is Coming Back Later Than You Think
Some shows may be trying to get back to annual releases, but Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' is going to stay in the oven until it's ready.
Inverse
3 min read
69 Years Later, An Iconic Western Just Got A Huge Upgrade
Thanks to a new Criterion Blu-ray, the 3:10 to Yuma is stopping at 4K station.
Inverse
5 min read
35 Years Ago, Star Trek Rebooted A Lost Episode From A Canceled Series With Wild Results
The episode "Devil's Due," might not be everyone's favorite 'Next Generation' episode. But this Star Trek adventure has deep roots.
Inverse
6 min read
Peppa Pig’s brother George diagnosed as deaf and fitted with a hearing aid
New episodes, created in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS), aim to help families better understand childhood deafness
Evening Standard
4 min read
'Fallout's Huge Season 2 Post-Credits Explained: What Liberty Prime Could Mean For Season 3
A giant robot from 'Fallout 3' and 'Fallout 4' may be the focus of the upcoming Season 3.
Inverse
3 min read
The Biggest Star Wars Canon Twist Of The Decade Had A Surprising Tolkien Connection
The huge cameo at the end of a now-canceled Star Wars series was inspired by another fantasy creature.
Inverse
3 min read
52 Police Social Media Accounts That Are So Unserious It’s Hilarious
An official police department page is likely the last place you will see the same funny quips you’d read in comment sections. But as the following screenshots show, law enforcement folks have a sense of humor after all. Scroll through for your dose of good vibes today.
Bored Panda
6 min read
The rise of ‘low contact’ family relationships: ‘I said, Mum, I need to take some space’
Many people are now opting for minimal contact with their parents and other relatives. But while this can provide time to think, it is fraught with emotional complexities
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
‘The children are not safe here’: the Nigerian couple fighting infanticide
The long read: In a few isolated communities in central Nigeria, some babies are believed to be bad omens. Olusola and Chinwe Stevens run a thriving home for babies at risk. But what happens when the families want them back?
The Guardian - UK
24 min read
How to style the brooch trend – without looking like your grandma
Celebrity stylists share their fail-safe tips on styling the brooch.
The Independent UK
5 min read
I’m ready to admit it – Wuthering Heights is an awful, awful book
COMMENT: With a new big-budget film adaptation hitting our screens, the classic 19th-century novel is all anyone can talk about. It’s a shame, then, that it’s such an uncompromisingly terrible read, argues Helen Coffey
The Independent UK
7 min read
Voices: I can’t believe what a nasty troll said to me online
DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships
The Independent UK
8 min read
From TikTok and AI to colonial abuses, film festival highlights African vision
The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, in central France, is the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 500 films screened during a week-long event. Its African Perspectives section this year tackles themes from social media to colonial archives.
Radio France Internationale
7 min read
You be the judge: should my husband stop walking everywhere – and get on his bike?
Frida loves cycling everywhere, while Frantz likes to slow down and smell the roses. You decide who is getting a rough ride
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Jamie Oliver: Labour is extinguishing the spark that powers our brilliant food scene
Britain’s food is the envy of the world, says Jamie Oliver, and it breaks my heart that the Government are stubbing it out
Evening Standard
6 min read
Thursday news quiz: graveyards, Grammys and Muppet Show guests
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Women have the same rates of autism as men – but get diagnosed less
A new study on autism prevalence in both genders suggests that ‘clinical biases contribute to under-recognition of women and girls’
The Independent UK
5 min read
New implant for heart failure patients to be rolled out across the NHS
The British Heart Foundation estimates that more than a million people in the UK are living with heart failure
The Independent UK
4 min read
Why some adults could miss out on vital ‘mid-life MOT’ health checks
The check is supposed to be offered to people every five years between the ages of 40 and 74 if they do not have any other medical problems
The Independent UK
5 min read
Testing menstrual blood for HPV could be alternative to smear test, study finds
About 70 per cent of cases are prevented through cervical screening, according to cancer research, and the HPV vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by 90 per cent.
The Independent UK
5 min read
Most Americans with high blood pressure don’t have it under control – leaving them at risk of heart disease and dementia
And more than 60 percent of U.S. adults with uncontrolled blood pressure aren’t taking medication for the chronic condition
The Independent UK
5 min read
Pfizer’s experimental weight loss drug shows promise in mid-stage trial
Pfizer acquired the drug’s developer following a bidding war with Novo Nordisk last year
The Independent UK
3 min read
Wes Streeting’s cancer plan is admirable – but it’s not the silver bullet the NHS needs
The government has published a plan with strong promises for NHS cancer care. But will it be a hostage to scientific developments – and is it getting the ‘basics’ right? Rebecca Thomas takes a look
The Independent UK
7 min read
Voices: ‘There are more important things than being thin’: Readers on living with Ozempic side effects
YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared deeply mixed experiences of Ozempic and Mounjaro, with many warning of severe and sometimes debilitating side effects, while others said more manageable symptoms were a price worth paying for the health benefits
The Independent UK
7 min read
The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms
Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.
AAP
4 min read
Inside the NHS cancer crisis as senior doctors warn of treatment ‘disaster’
SPECIAL REPORT: The NHS can offer more treatments for cancer than ever before, but clinicians warn that staff shortages mean patients cannot get these life-saving treatments in time, as Rebecca Thomas reports
The Independent UK
8 min read
Why Oscar Piastri hopes McLaren’s F1 papaya rules "headaches" are behind it
Piastri backs McLaren team boss Andrea Stella's 'streamlined' approach to the squad's equal racing principles between him and world champion Lando Norris
Motorsport
4 min read
Piastri wants McLaren to avoid papaya rules "headaches" in 2026
Oscar Piastri backs McLaren team boss Andrea Stella's 'streamlined' approach to the squad's equal racing principles between him and world champion Lando Norris
Autosport
4 min read
Arne Slot’s Controversial Trophy Comments Draw Response From Jamie Carragher
The Liverpool boss argued playing attractive football is more important than winning trophies.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
How becoming F1 champion will be the making of "more relaxed" Norris
The McLaren star has often experienced mental struggles in years gone by, but becoming F1 world champion should only leave a much-improved version of himself as Lando Norris comes into the 2026 campaign
Autosport
6 min read
Lando Norris: 2026-spec F1 car “feels more like an F2 car”
New F1 cars remind Norris of his time in F2, and he’s unsure what to think about it
Motorsport
5 min read
Own A Trek E-Bike? There's A Fall Hazard Recall On Certain 2026 Models
The recall applies to certain FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles sold in the US and Canada, but the good news is it can be repaired.
RideApart
3 min read
Report: Seahawks Safety Nick Emmanwori Injured at Practice Prior to Super Bowl LX
The second-round pick has turned in a Rookie of the Year-caliber campaign in 2025.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Warriors Trade Jonathan Kuminga to Hawks, Ending Long-Running Saga
Kristaps Porzingis is heading back to the Bay Area in the three-player deal.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Tom Izzo Speaks Out After Jeremy Fears Kicks Minnesota Player in Groin
The Michigan State coach addressed his breakout star’s recent actions.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
A Vendor At The Colorado Motorcycle Expo Reportedly Featured Nazi Merchandise This Year
A recent Reddit post went viral after a commenter posted that vendors at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo were selling Nazi merchandise. Basically, the participation trophy winners of WWII are still around.
RideApart
4 min read
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead
The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.
InsideEVs
3 min read
The Hyundai Kona Electric Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here's Why
Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV is skipping the 2026 model year in the United States. Here's when it will be back.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.
Ford is reportedly in talks with Geely for not just sharing tech, but also sharing manufacturing space in Europe to build cars without huge tariff bills.
InsideEVs
5 min read
BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway
BMW just built its first pre-production i3 electric sedan in Munich. Production of the electric 3 Series ramps up in the second half of 2026.
InsideEVs
5 min read
Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)
The company is now signaling that it may blow past its original target. Here's the new delivery timeline.
InsideEVs
5 min read
I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV
The dual-motor Polestar 4 boasts 544 horsepower and 280 miles of range. It also ditches the rear window. Is this SUV coupe a real contender?
InsideEVs
12 min read
Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?
Today's EV news: Tesla's new cheaper Model Y, Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian's robotics venture takes shape.
InsideEVs
6 min read
A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit
The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery.
InsideEVs
4 min read
Scout's EV Factory Will Cost At Least $3 Billion
We already knew it would cost at least $2 billion. But Scout's updated figures suggest that the real number will end up above $3 billion.
InsideEVs
3 min read
General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local
The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.
InsideEVs
6 min read
Breakthrough nasal spray found to protect against all forms of flu
Such sprays could provide short-term protection during a pandemic for healthcare workers
The Independent UK
4 min read
Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain
Analysis revealed facial features, including shapes of eyelids and lower lips of mummies
The Independent UK
3 min read
Scientific expedition confirms vast freshwater reserve beneath ocean floor
Researchers yet to fully understand how freshwater is trapped in pockets under seafloor
The Independent UK
4 min read
It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge
"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."
Space
5 min read
Watch dead neutron stars smash together in new NASA supercomputer simulation
"We studied the last several orbits before the merger, when the entwined magnetic fields undergo rapid and dramatic changes, and modeled potentially observable high-energy signals."
Space
9 min read
Star Trek needs to go back to 20+ episode seasons — and there's never been a better time
It is time for Star Trek to boldly go where no streaming series has gone before: back to the 20+ episode seasons of old!
Space
7 min read
Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)
On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.
Space
4 min read
Lelia Duley obituary
Other lives: Obstetric epidemiologist whose research helped to improve the health of women and their babies
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Astronomers relieved as industrial plant threatening Earth's darkest sky gets cancelled
A light-polluting green hydrogen plant project that would seriously affect one of the world's most important astronomical observatories has been scrapped by the company behind it.
Space
4 min read
A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth's wide is currently facing Earth: Here's how to see it for yourself
But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!
Space
3 min read
The Texas AI Boom Is Outpacing Water Regulations
Each data center can “drink” as much as an entire community. Yet, Texas does not require these tech firms to disclose projected or actual water consumption.
Texas Observer
8 min read
Court Dismisses Trump Administration Effort to Block Michigan Climate Lawsuit
The Department of Justice failed to demonstrate that the court had jurisdiction to hear the (premature) claims.
Reason
3 min read
This California Family Is Suing for the Right To Drill for Oil on Their Own Property
“We’re standing up not just for ourselves, but for the principle that government must respect property rights.”
Reason
6 min read
Fumes, rats and maggots: peer urges Environment Agency to clear illegal dump in Wigan
Shas Sheehan challenges refusal to remove 25,000 tonnes of waste causing ‘grave environmental hazard’ near school
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
France calls on EU to set climate 'red lines' as bloc reviews UN goals
As European environment ministers gather for a two-day summit in Cyprus, France has called for the bloc to take a more aggressive stance when it comes to defending global climate goals.
Radio France Internationale
4 min read
Country diary: There’s a seaweed party going on on the storm beach
Castletown Bay, Isle of Man: The smell is unpleasant, but these slimy mounds are full of flies, molluscs and sand hoppers – all vital winter food
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
John Barkham obituary
Other lives: Ecologist and influential lecturer at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Feeling chirpy: how listening to birdsong can boost your wellbeing
Paying attention to the calls of our avian neighbours can reduce stress, find scientists in Germany
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
Country diary: Hay stocks are running low – this is the long tail of last year’s drought
Inkpen, Berkshire: We’re paying the price now for a poor grass harvest, and the concern is that it isn’t a one-off bad year
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
You can now stay in Cathy’s 'Wuthering Heights' bedroom
Airbnb has created a stay themed entirely around Emerald Fennell’s fever-dream film. Vicky Jessop travels to Yorkshire for a first peek
Evening Standard
5 min read
Dr Barbara Sturm’s insider guide to St Barths
Incredible farm-to-table dining, early-morning coastal hikes and turtle-spotting keep drawing the skincare expert back to the Caribbean island
Evening Standard
5 min read
Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin’s cultural heritage
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Share a tip on a sunny spring break in Europe
Tell us about your favourite early spring discoveries that offer sunshine without flying – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
The Florence hotel that might make you sack off the Duomo
The only issue with this new opening in the Florentine hills? It rivals the Renaissance splendour it overlooks
Evening Standard
7 min read
48 hours in the Peak District: Where to wild swim, eat by an open fire and sleep in style
England’s first National Park is surprisingly underrated, says travel writer Lydia Swinscoe, who grew up exploring the area’s glorious landscapes
Evening Standard
8 min read
Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg
From a bioluminescent nightime sea to rare wildlife, natural wonders are on tap in the Gothenburg archipelago
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026
From accessible urban strolls to multi-day treks through world heritage-listed sites, walkers are spoiled for choice
The Guardian - AU
7 min read
The ultimate city guide to Bath
Already binged Bridgerton? Here’s how to relive the Regency-era magic in Bath
Evening Standard
14 min read
The Floating City’s latest secret hotel
Nolinski Venice could be a strong contender for your next weekend getaway
Evening Standard
5 min read