Sam Heughan Cast In Thriller Embassy After Outlander's Final Season
Outlander star Sam Heughan joins the cast of action thriller Embassy alongside Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons.
Dead batteries cough up lithium after a bath in CO₂ and water, boffins say
Still or sparkling? Either way, the problem of scale remains Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, and recycling them cleanly and safely at scale is still hard. Now, a Chinese research team claims to have discovered a way to recycle Li-ion batteries using carbon dioxide and water. Just don't expect ...
Venezuela calls for 'symbolic' social media action after Trump post
Jan 20 - Venezuela's government on Tuesday called on citizens to post its official map on social media as a \"symbolic action\" after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an altered image showing U.S. flags over Venezuela, as well as Canada and Greenland.
Americans Are Paying For Trump’s Tariffs, Study Finds
A new study from the Kiel Institute found that foreign exporters only absorb around 4% of tariff burden—the rest is paid by U.S. buyers
Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron
For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work.
Dinosaur bones found underneath parking lot in Dinosaur, Colorado
They're the first fossils found near Dinosaur National Monument in over 100 years. The post Dinosaur bones found underneath parking lot in Dinosaur, Colorado appeared first on Popular Science.
Earth is having some issues, so let's enjoy the Webb telescope's new nebula image
Sometimes, you just need to give your mind a little vacation. And these days, outer space sounds like as good a destination as any. Thankfully, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is here to give us a dazzling new image of the Helix Nebula.Discovered in the early 19th century, the Helix Nebula res...
Squarepoint Hires Gunvor’s Former Crude Head In Push Into Oil
Squarepoint, the quantitative-focused firm that’s making an unorthodox push into metals, has just hired one of the oil market’s top physical traders.
Vampyre: A Costa Rican Folktale Merges Dracula Fact and Fiction
Ricardo Delgado is revisiting the world of Dracula of Transylvania with Vampyre: A Costa Rican Folktale, a horror book that blends fact and fiction.
Dozens of suspected far-right militants arrested in police crackdown
Searches found weapons of different kinds and neo-Nazi propaganda materials
How Iran’s internet shutdown is hurting already ailing businesses
Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic — one that has not only restricted their access to information and the outside world, but is also throttling many businesses that rely on online advertis...
Lindsey Halligan, who tried to prosecute James Comey, leaves her post as a top federal prosecutor
U.S. District Judge David Novak said he would allow Halligan to avoid attorney disciplinary proceedings for now "in light of her inexperience."
76ers Brace for Joel Embiid Decision on Back-to-Back vs Suns
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Will the big man get the chance to play?
This Texas city is the fastest growing in the country for small businesses
East Coast locations dominate top 10, while the West Coast had no cities on the list
Life Is Strange: Reunion Officially Revealed, Continues Max and Chloe’s Original Ending
Life Is Strange: Reunion has been revealed and is releasing sooner than many expected. Deck Nine also confirmed that the new title will continue the original ending from 2015’s Life Is Strange. However, you will still need to play Double Exposure to fully understand the new storyline. Life Is Stra...
Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.
Alexander Nedjelkovic-Sergei Bobrovsky Goalie Fight Breaks the Internet
What's better than a hockey fight? A goalie hockey fight. On Monday, one of the great rarities in sports happened down in Florida.
Alexander Nedjelkovic-Sergei Bobrovsky Goalie Fight Breaks the Internet
What's better than a hockey fight? A goalie hockey fight. On Monday, one of the great rarities in sports happened down in Florida.
25th Amendment Explained: How Trump Could Be Removed Without Impeachment
Some Democrats have questioned Trump’s fitness for office, and issued calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Are Markets Ready to Price in Geopolitics?
Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets, finance and the economy. And sometimes it's contributions from our network of expert...
Physicists employ AI labmates to supercharge LED light control
In 2023, a team of physicists from Sandia National Laboratories announced a major discovery: a way to steer LED light. If refined, it could mean someday replacing lasers with cheaper, smaller, more energy-efficient LEDs in countless technologies, from UPC scanners and holographic projectors to self-...
A Few Dozen European Troops in Greenland Triggered Trump
President Trump threatened tariffs on European nations that sent military personnel to Greenland last week. Some have already gone home, but Denmark is now sending about 100 more.
Kevin Byard III shares good news for Bears fans on upcoming free agency
Byard's return would be huge for the Bears.
Looming water supply 'bankruptcy' puts billions at risk, UN report warns
Jan 20 - The world is facing irreversible water \"bankruptcy\", with billions of people struggling to cope with the consequences of decades of overuse as well as shrinking supplies from lakes, rivers, glaciers and wetlands, U.N. researchers said on Tuesday.
Intel’s stock pops as it finds a growing chorus on Wall Street
Intel’s manufacturing business looks competitive, “or at least viable,” for the first time in a decade, according to a new bull.
Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
Capitalism has a new sheriff in town
Timothy Busfield due in court for detention hearing in child sex abuse case
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield will appear in court on Tuesday for a hearing to determine whether he will remain in a New Mexico jail or be released pending trial on child sex abuse charges
Show HN: Typing Tennis
Hey HN,Here’s a quick weekend project: tennis, but played by typing. Try it out! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46695492 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Ali Larter Has Her Own Burning Question After That ‘Landman’ Finale
Season two ended with a telling conversation between star Billy Bob Thornton and Larter's husband-and-wife(ish) characters. "Momentarily, she gave him a glimpse of peace," Larter tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
International health officials will meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status
International relations thrown into turmoil on Greenland
International relations thrown into turmoil on Greenland
Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neuron disease, our new study indicates
The scientist Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of motor neuron disease, for 55 years. He was one of the longest-surviving people with the condition.
Show HN: Fence – Sandbox CLI commands with network/filesystem restrictions
Hi HN!Fence wraps any command in a sandbox that blocks network by default and restricts filesystem writes. Useful for running semi-trusted code (package installs, build scripts, unfamiliar repos) with controlled side effects, or even just blocking tools that phone home.> fence curl https://example.c...
What Is Spark Plug Blow Out?
Spark plugs are vital for gas-powered cars. However, they can be subject to a strange phenomenon known as blow out. Here's what that means and how to fix it.
Can a Stellantis Turnaround Make Investors Rich?
Stellantis is putting $13 billion on its turnaround in the U.S., but is it a "buy low and sell high" option for investors?
Virtual staining advances: AI uses cell context to improve imaging accuracy
To ensure our bodies function correctly, the cells that compose them must operate properly. Imagine a cell as a bustling city where tiny parts called organelles move, reorganize, and respond to external stresses. To understand how our bodies stay healthy, or what goes wrong during disease, scientist...
The Naked Gun Reboot: Why a Sequel is Needed After 2025 Success
Liam Neeson's The Naked Gun continues to dominate on streaming, making it absolutely clear that the sequel we want could actually happen.
Asda delivery decision set to impact 1,200 staff at supermarket chain
The private-equity owned chain confirmed proposals to shift distribution for George.com to DHL from January 2027
Community holds redo birthday bash for toddler after nobody showed up for her original party
Kansas City mother Tyashia Wills said she was overwhelmed by the community’s generosity in making her daughter Camille’s first birthday a success
Maine hits pause on undercover license plates for federal immigration officers
Officials in Maine on Tuesday said they would halt federal immigration officers from being granted undercover license plates as reports of statewide enforcement operations surface. “The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles received a request for confidential, undercover Maine license plates from U.S. Cu...
How To Watch Australian Open 2026 for Free: Live Stream Tennis, TV Channel
The Australian Open opens the 2026 tennis season with two weeks of nonstop action from Melbourne featuring the world’s best players.
Triple H Trusted Cody Rhodes With Stunning WWE Secret
Triple H pulled Cody Rhodes aside prior to the bout, informing him that the injury would be a work
Bam Adebayo wins Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Leading the Miami Heat to a 2-1 record during Week 13, Bam Adebayo is awarded as Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Lithuania president says joint security deal could end Greenland row
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 - An agreement on sharing responsibility for the security of the Arctic and the North Atlantic could provide a way out of the stand-off between the United States and Europe over Greenland, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Tuesday.
Police search for suspect in the shooting that injured an Indiana judge and his wife
Police have not released a motive or suspect description.
Electricity use of AI coding agents
Article URL: https://www.simonpcouch.com/blog/2026-01-20-cc-impact/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46695415 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Watch: Trump to speak at White House press briefing
President Donald Trump is set to appear at a White House press briefing marking the first anniversary of his second term in office.
ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verification
ICE has been verified on Bluesky, and quickly becomes one of the top most-blocked accounts.
Trump reportedly has secret plan to renovate another part of the White House - the underground bunker
Officials have hinted that the president’s lavish new ballroom project, now estimated to cost up to $400 million, will ultimately ‘[enhance] mission critical functionality’
Missing Yellowstone? Fill the void with this gritty neo-Western predecessor
Trade your horses for Harleys in this epic biker saga.
Social Security is making a change that could disrupt service for millions of Americans
A slimmed-down workforce will handle cases on a nationwide basis — what does that mean for its 75 million beneficiaries?
Where Will Polkadot (DOT) Be in 1 Year?
This little altcoin could stay in the penalty box.
Dollar and US stocks fall as Trump says ‘no going back’ on Greenland bid
European leaders criticise stance on Arctic island, with Macron taking aim at US president’s ‘useless aggressivity’
World is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy'
Countries have spent beyond their sustainable water budgets for so long that critical assets are depleted and the world faces huge economic, social and environmental costs
No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook & Lee Byung-hun Break Down Key Scenes
Director Park Chan-wook and star Lee Byung-hun break down No Other Choice's most important scenes and what they mean from a thematic standpoint.
Retail startup Another raises a $2.5M seed to help sell excess inventory
Another raises a $2.5 million seed round led by Anthemis FIL and Westbound to help retailers with off-channel inventory.
Netflix's live voting for Star Search means you decide who stays and who goes
The ultimate engagement hack
Laika’s Next Film Hits Theaters in October, but Not in the Way You’d Expect
'Wildwood,' directed by Travis Knight, will be distributed by Fathom Entertainment.
Ex-BioWare Dev Disputes The Idea That It Shouldn’t Have Made Anthem
Mark Darrah says the ill-fated looter shooter wasn’t all EA’s fault The post Ex-BioWare Dev Disputes The Idea That It Shouldn’t Have Made <em>Anthem</em> appeared first on Kotaku.
Why Richtech Robotics Stock Popped Today
Richtech is growing revenue on its humanoid robot business. Will it ever earn a profit?
Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says
Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expertThe world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy” that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared.The overuse and pollution of water must be tackled urgently, the report’s ...
Neil Young to Be Saluted at AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Concert Featuring Jesse Welles, Margo Price, Rhiannon Giddens and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Neil Young will be the artist feted at this year’s Americana Pre-Grammy Salute, the Americana Music Association announced today today, with an annual tribute concert again scheduled for Grammy eve at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. A partial lineup has been revealed, with many of the performers ...
Frieren Season 2 is Only 10-Episodes Long, and That is For the Best
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 is significantly shorter than Season 1 and that is a very good thing for the beloved anime series.
Xbox Gamers Surprised With Free Store Credit, You May Be Included
If you’re an Xbox player, you may want to check if you were rewarded with free store credit, as the benefit may lower the price of a future purchase.
Hytale Update 2 Will Add Highly Requested Armor Feature
Hytale Update 2 is already on the way, officially adding a highly request feature after strong early access feedback from players.
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gwp2me3gzo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46695382 Points: 15 # Comments: 0
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates, stats from San Siro
Arsenal are aiming to seal their place in the Champions League last 16 and make it seven wins out of seven in the league phase when they face Inter Milan at San Siro.
World enters 'era of global water bankruptcy': UN scientists formally define new post-crisis reality for billions
Amid chronic groundwater depletion, water overallocation, land and soil degradation, deforestation, and pollution, all compounded by global heating, a UN report today declared the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, inviting world leaders to facilitate "honest, science-based adaptation to a n...
‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘And Just Like That’ Costume Designer Molly Rogers to Receive SeriesFest Excellence in Costume Design Award
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” costume designer Molly Rogers is set to receive SeriesFest‘s Excellence in Costume Design Award. Rogers who also worked on HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That” will receive the award on March 7 during the 12th annual SeriesFest. The eve...
There’s life beneath the snow, but it’s at risk of melting away
An array of animals and plants survive winter in the subnivium, nature’s igloo. But climate change is threatening this hidden seasonal ecosystem.
Comedian Ali Siddiq To Perform First Arena Show As Part Of New National Tour, Unveils Dates In 26 Markets
EXCLUSIVE: After building up a powerful touring business on the back of an extraordinary online following, Ali Siddiq will soon be playing his first arena show as part of his new national tour, The Custom Fit Tour, which will take him to 26 markets this spring. The show in question will take place a...
‘Kennedy’: Laura Donnelly, Nick Robinson, Imogen Poots & Others Join Michael Fassbender In Netflix Series About Political Dynasty
EXCLUSIVE: Laura Donnelly (The Nevers, Sugar) is set to star opposite Michael Fassbender in Kennedy, Netflix’s drama series that explores the lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies of the Kennedy family. Nick Robinson (A Teacher, Maid) and newcomer Joshuah Melnick also have been cast as a series re...
This Is What My Early 2000s Dreams Are Made Of: Hilary Duff Performs ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Classic for the First Time Ever
Hilary Duff has returned to live performing after a decade, kicking off her ten-show “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” Tour in London on January 19. She also returned to her Disney Channel roots after 23 years, closing the show with a live debut of “What Dreams Are Made Of” from The Lizzie McGuire M...
He Dreamed of Box Office Gold. He Found It on the Ocean Floor
After a 30-year search, Cuban American archaeologist and filmmaker Roger Dooley discovered the Holy Grail of Shipwrecks, with a treasure worth billions.
‘A new era of e-bike use’ or ‘the dumbest ebike law ever’? E-bike restrictions are hitting New Jersey, and I’m worried it’s just the beginning
New Jersey has entered ‘A new era of e-bike use,’ but many hope its overly restrictive rules won’t spread –I worry they will.
World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses
Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.
James Webb telescope spies rare 'goddess of dawn' supernova from the early universe
An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion years after the Big Bang.