Historic winter storm kills at least in the United States
The winter storm barrelling through the United States is considered to be one of the worst winter episodes the country has known in several decades. At least 10 have died. In some area, temperatures could drop as low as -45°C.
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Faces Investigation Over Sexual Deepfakes
The EU opened an investigation after Grok spewed nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.
France's former Senator Joël Guerriau on trial for drugging MP Sandrine Josso
Former French Senator Joël Guerriau is on trial for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, allegedly to rape her. During a search of Guerriau's property, 30 grams of ecstasy were found. If convicted, he faces up to 5 years in prison and a 75,000 euro fine, while Josso has since campaigned against...
Apple's next-generation AirTags promise better range and a louder voice — maybe this is how I never lose anything again
Apple finally updates its Apple AirTags with new components for better range, sound, and findability.
The Revel Collective set to appoint administrators
The firm said it is still in talks over a possible sale, which are were ‘well advanced’.
SpaceX eyes mid-March for first test of upgraded Starship rocket
The launch date had been up in the air after the rocket's booster stage suffered an explosion during testing in November.
Gene therapy could treat a deadly heart condition that targets young athletes
A University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin‑43 in a mouse model can dramatically improve heart function and extend survival in several inherited forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). The research suggests that a single g...
Watch The Eagles Play Their First Concert Without Joe Walsh in 51 Years
"Joe has come down with a bad case of the flu," Don Henley told the crowd at Sphere. "So we had a choice to make. We could either cancel the whole thing or we could man up and do the show"
Tom Hardy's Controversial Sci-Fi Movie With 58% RT Score Is Worth Checking Out
Despite being dismissed by many upon release, Hardy's 2021 sci-fi sequel is finding new life on streaming, and surging ahead in viewership charts.
Cruz reportedly says Trump yelled and cursed over warning of midterm election ‘bloodbath’
US senator warned that Republicans would lose elections if prices continue to rise, prompting president to respond ‘fuck you, Ted’US politics live – latest updatesTed Cruz warned Donald Trump, his fellow Republican, that he would face a “bloodbath” in the November midterm elections if pric...
Sledding cop crashes into young child in snow day gone wrong
This is the moment a cop took out a small child whilst they were sledding down a hill.
Not Interested in Apple's New AirTag? Snag the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Just $69.99
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is available for $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 31, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When...
Seahawks legends hyped for Sam Darnold after clutch NFC Championship Game performance
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold stepped up in a big way to lead his team to the Super Bowl on Sunday night and Seahawks legends were loving it.
This sedan pairs German engineering with Japanese-level pricing
This smart, refined sedan is a joy to drive, and you don’t have to pay luxury-brand prices to get it.
This tiny memory card is actually an NVMe SSD (Here is why)
This finger nail-sized storage drive is finally usable
Could Buying Berkshire Hathaway Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Despite incredible long-term returns, Berkshire has lagged the S&P 500 in the past decade.
Resident Evil Requiem Finally Lets Leon Kennedy Use A Chainsaw
Resident Evil players have been dodging chainsaws for decades now, but at long last, the tables have turned. While Leon Kennedy returns to Raccoon City with a pistol in one hand and a hatchet in the other, he can finally do some vicious DIY with a chainsaw of his own. And as Resident Evil Requiem di...
Hyundai Plans to Deploy 30,000 Humanoid Robots by 2030. Union Warns of 'Employment Shocks.'
The automaker's announcement sent shares to record highs, but its labor union says to hit the brakes.
Minneapolis police chief: Federal immigration tactics ‘obviously not safe’
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed concern Sunday over the tactics of federal immigration personnel in his city, a day after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen. “The problem is not that enforcement is happening. It’s clearly the manner in which these things are happ...
European Union The Latest To Investigate Grok
The European Union (EU) has become the latest body to investigate X over its Grok AI tool and the creation of sexualized images. The European Commission has joined with the Californian attorney general and UK regulator Ofcom in opening a probe into Grok, which it says “will assess whether the comp...
FIRST LOOK! Day one of Barcelona test as teams look at 'debugging cars'
Watch day one of the morning session as teams shakedown their cars at the Barcelona test.
Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Outbursts: ‘I Lost Touch With Reality’
In a full-page Wall Street Journal ad, Ye spoke about his battle with bipolar disorder, selling swastika merch, and letting the Black community down
Highly successful people do 3 things that many neglect, says Harvard career expert
When you demonstrate competence, commitment, compatibility, you'll unlock opportunities and accelerate your career, says Gorick Ng, author of "The Unspoken Rules."
A strange in-between state of matter is finally observed
When materials become just one atom thick, melting no longer follows the familiar rules. Instead of jumping straight from solid to liquid, an unusual in-between state emerges, where atomic positions loosen like a liquid but still keep some solid-like order. Scientists at the University of Vienna hav...
Syria: How Damascus tries to secure newly controlled areas
Damascus has secured a significant victory with the capture of several newly controlled areas, previously held by Kurdish-led forces, including YPG and PKK. While the ceasefire is mostly holding, security forces have been deployed to prevent civilians from reaching the frontlines and to maintain cal...
Millions of Americans see bitter cold temps as snowfall cancels flights and closes schools
More than 820,000 customers were still without power by Monday morning, stretching from Texas to Virginia
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Warhammer 40K-Inspired FTL Mash-Up Removed From Steam After Seemingly Bogus DMCA Takedown
A takedown issued by the captain of the Firefly-class Serenity no less The post <i>Warhammer 40K</i>-Inspired <i>FTL</i> Mash-Up Removed From Steam After Seemingly Bogus DMCA Takedown appeared first on Kotaku.
Dozens of Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in state after shooting
CEOs that signed the letter included 3M CEO William Brown, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening, Target incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke and UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Helmsley.
Six simple ways to avoid illness on cruise ships
Cruise ships, with hundreds, even thousands of people in close quarters, can also be a hotbed of germs
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
The U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games
CNN’s Abby Phillip Taps Jon Rosen’s Envisionary Management for Representation
Abby Phillip talks to CNN viewers six days a week on programs including “News Night” and “Table for Five.” But she may have even more to say in weeks to come. Phillip has tapped Envisionary Management, a management firm run by veteran talent representative Jon Rosen, to act on her behalf in ...
Resident Evil Requiem Isn’t Open-World, Is Built On Classic Resident Evil Foundations
Recent Resident Evil games have experimented with giving players more freedom, and while they weren't technically open-world games, they did offer more space to engage in both survival horror and action. Resident Evil Village is the notable example here with its interconnected hub areas, but for Res...
‘No more hostages in Gaza’: IDF recovers last captive held by Hamas; remains repatriated to Israel
The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, confirming all abductees have been returned to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed this as an extraordinary achievement, fulfilling a promise to bring everyone back. Hamas stated the discovery confirms th...
Marshall Islands' nuclear past and precarious future explored in London exhibition
LONDON, Jan 26 - A group of artists is shining a light on the impact of climate change, rising sea levels and nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands after travelling to the remote Pacific nation as part of an expedition.
Cop-assisted extortion of DWI arrestees in New Mexico include getting them drunk
Article URL: https://reason.com/2026/01/23/cop-assisted-extortion-of-dwi-arrestees-in-new-mexico-included-getting-them-drunk/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46766560 Points: 15 # Comments: 1
Social Security benefits are still taxed in some states. Why there's a push to change that
President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still apply levies to benefit income.
Balkan truck drivers block border crossing in protest of EU entry rules
Truck drivers from Balkan countries outside the EU have blocked border crossings to protest the recent enforcement of EU entry regulations
The Masked Singer: Arctic Fox shares moment children discover secret identity
The Masked Singer’s Arctic Fox shared a video of the moment they fooled their family, who were gobsmacked to see them unmasked on Saturday's episode (24 January).
Israel announces limited Rafah crossing reopening after hostage recovery
Israel announced a 'limited reopening' of the Rafah crossing for pedestrians, contingent on recovering the last hostage’s remains. While the US and others push for a broader reopening, Israel has stated that the crossing will not allow humanitarian aid at this stage, and the full reopening remains...
The six warmest holiday destinations in Spain for winter sun
Britain might be chilly, but you can still enjoy balmy weather on the Iberian peninsula
Flight cancellations set a record Sunday — and Monday might be worse
Over 4,500 flights had already been canceled by mid-morning Monday, with another 11,000 delayed. Things aren't expected to improve
How China pulled off a great tech reversal
Beijing has long pursued an industrial strategy aimed at acquiring global technology
Cowboys' Super Bowl Droughts - Playing and Hosting - Painfully Continue
The Dallas Cowboys haven't played in a Super Bowl in 30 years or hosted one in 15.
Windows 11's Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse
Article URL: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-botched-patch-tuesday-update-nightmare-continues-as-microsoft-confirms-some-pcs-might-fail-to-boot Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46766526 Points: 11 # Comments: 0
AI projects worldwide are failing in businesses because of this simple reason
Bridging the expectation gap begins with creating a shared language for discussing AI.
Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa
Besiktas pay £11.2m to Roma for Tammy Abraham - as the Turkish club prepare to sell him to Aston Villa.
These are the 4 candidates remaining for Browns' head coaching job
One of these candidates will likely be the Browns' new head coach.
These 3 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2026 and Beyond
The are just 30 stocks in the Dow, and I believe 10% of them are strong buys at this point.
Kanye West takes out Wall Street Journal ad to apologise for past antisemitism: “I lost touch with reality”
The rapper reflected on a "four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behaviour" while also apologising to the Black community The post Kanye West takes out Wall Street Journal ad to apologise for past antisemitism: “I lost touch with reality” appeared first on NME.
Finding Water on Mars
Water exists across Mars in underground ice, soil moisture, and atmospheric vapour, yet most of it remains frustratingly beyond practical reach for future explorers. A new comparative study from the University of Strathclyde evaluates the technologies that could extract this vital resource from vari...
Why the European Union is launching a probe into Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot
The European Union opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Monday after his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.European regulators also widened a separate, ongoing investigation into X’s recommend...
OracleGPT: Thought Experiment on an AI Powered Executive
Article URL: https://senteguard.com/blog/#post-7fYcaQrAcfsldmSb7zVM Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46766507 Points: 4 # Comments: 1
Republican, Democratic strategists react to Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UGREEN’s Apple Find My Certified Tracker (4-Pack) Gets Cleared Out at an All-Time Low, Several Times Cheaper Than AirTags
Keeping track of your essentials has never been easier. The post UGREEN’s Apple Find My Certified Tracker (4-Pack) Gets Cleared Out at an All-Time Low, Several Times Cheaper Than AirTags appeared first on Kotaku.
Apple's new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole
Apple has launched its next-generation AirTag for $29 and brought a slew of new features along with it. But, first, it's important to get this out of the way: The new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole, so you'll still need a case or secure pocket. Once you get over that, the new Apple AirTag ...
AI will not replace software engineers (hopefully)
Article URL: https://medium.com/@sig.segv/ai-will-not-replace-software-engineers-hopefully-84c4f8fc94c0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46766493 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Gold just made the case for why it should be in every investor’s portfolio
Gold is the hedge against economic and geopolitical risks that can’t be diversified any other way.
Resident Evil Requiem’s Zombies Are Unpredictable In Ways The Series Hasn’t Tried Before
Between hulking bioweapon super-soldiers and mutated wildlife, your run-of-the-mill zombie in Resident Evil games is mostly regarded as cannon fodder. But in Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom is aiming to put a fresh twist on its rank-and-file zombies, transforming them into an unpredictable menace that...
GOP governor after Pretti shooting: ‘Enough’
GOP Gov. Phil Scott (Vt.) on Sunday railed against the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minnesota while attending a demonstration against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Pretti was shot with a phone in his hands; the administration sa...
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
Hurricanes predicted to trade $4.82 million center who still has big potential
Carolina has a prime trade candidate.
I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.
Regina Lark, a professional organizer, shares what she learned helping her 89-year-old mother downsize while grieving loss.
Council of Europe Assembly Approves Candidates for Russian Anti-War Platform
The initiative is intended to give members of the exiled opposition a formal channel to engage with lawmakers from the council’s 46 member states.
Spencer Pratt opens up on reality TV career, run for L.A. mayor
Reality star Spencer Pratt writes in his new memoir about leaning into the villain personality for attention and money. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the ups and downs of his reality TV career, his family and decision to run for L.A. mayor.
Jason Robertson emerges as Rangers’ top trade target as New York looks to replace Artemi Panarin
New York Rangers are eyeing Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson as a key piece for their future. General Manager Chris Drury seeks young, skilled, and speedy players, and Robertson fits the bill perfectly. With Artemi Panarin reportedly leaving, Robertson's elite offensive talent and age make him a...
That Time George Carlin Got Arrested With Lenny Bruce
George Carlin met Lenny Bruce in 1960, after doing an imitation of him during a stand-up show in Los Angeles. Bruce got such a kick out of it that he actually helped Carlin, who was new in town, get a contract with a talent agency afterward. The two would cross paths again two years later […] The ...
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is down to a record-low price at Amazon — save $500
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount.