For designers of the built environment, it’s necessary to take a long view. Years or even decades can go into the design and construction of a single project, and the best built projects can stand for centuries. But the business of designing buildings is also subject to the upheavals and uncertain...
They lie. Repeatedly. Shamelessly. They lie even when the truth would be easier. They lie when the lie can easily be debunked. They lie to dominate, confuse, and assert control. They treat contradiction as an attack and disagreement as betrayal. These are defining traits of narcissistic leadership. ...
Two years ago, the last pay phones were disconnected in Rochester, New York. But a group of volunteers has started bringing a handful of phones back—and making them free to use. Called the GoodPhone Project, the effort is aimed at people who still don’t have reliable access to a mobile phone, in...
A direct-lending venture between Wells Fargo & Co. and Centerbridge Partners said it has put together more than $7 billion of deals since its launch less than two years ago, offering a rare glimpse into how banks and private credit lenders are leveraging these partnerships.
It might be worth buying these companies before the market notices they are undervalued.
It has tons of opportunity and a solid, reliable business.
The eastern half of the US saw a monster snowstorm over the weekend. The good news is the grid has largely been able to keep up with the freezing temperatures and increased demand. But there were some signs of strain, particularly for fossil-fuel plants. One analysis found that PJM, the nation’s l...
Honeywell International Inc.’s outlook for 2026 topped Wall Street estimates, while the spinoff of its aerospace unit is set to happen earlier than expected.
This year promises new scrutiny for justifying rate hikes and pressuring hyperscalers to cover their own power generation costs.
As Republicans object to this lawless administration, they should keep their focus on holding the boss accountable.
Why aren't members of Congress responding to the outcry from across the nation?
June Lake lives in the shadow of bigger, busier Mammoth Lakes but the eastern Sierra town can be just as good for a rustic mountain getaway.
All five of this year's nominees for best documentary feature premiered at Sundance. The filmmakers vying for gold spoke to the Envelope about why the festival remains so important.
Fake and speculative tickets pop up all over secondary market ticket sites, due to high demand and limited stock. In California, these kinds of ticket sales could be banned.
The Emeryville-based coffee chain is closing some locations by the end of January
Southern California home prices dropped to $854,993 in November, marking the seventh time in eight months that values have fallen.
Peter Duesberg squandered his scientific reputation by advancing a debunked theory about AIDS, but his influence on anti-vaccine activists lives on.
JM Eagle, a Los Angeles maker of industrial piping, filed a RICO lawsuit Thursday accusing a law firm of fabricating asbestos lawsuits against it.
The Los Angeles Police Commission tabled a vote on proposed changes to the department's data retention policy, expressing concern useful videos could be lost in a purge of old records.
Whatever changes occur, if any, in the wake of Minneapolis will mean nada if Stephen Miller remains in the White House, columnist Gustavo Arellano writes.
Prosecutors have charged reputed members of the Eastside Paramount gang with the 2021 killing of Samuel 'Negro' Villalba, a member of the Mexican Mafia who had fallen out of favor with the syndicate after becoming homeless.
California regulators will soon decide on a water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Environmental advocates warn that the proposal on the table will harm the ecosystem.
The wife of President Trump is the focus of a new documentary that has already been clouded by controversy because of the director at the helm and current tensions in Minneapolis.
The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters' anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state's top Democratic candidates for governor on Wednesday.
The actors are the latest pair to become the central couple in Netflix's period romance, which puts a steamy spin on a Cinderella story for Season 4.
England is in a commanding position to secure a fifth Champions League place for the 2026/27 campaign by finishing in the top two of this season's UEFA's coefficient table.
It was a much-anticipated evening for football fans: 18 games, played simultaneously to close off the regular season of the Champions League. The matches brought surprise victories and upsets. PSG, Real Madrid and Inter Milan will all have to go through the playoffs, while Benefica eliminated Marsei...
US earnings have been far from reassuring to date, with companies serving up the fewest positive surprises in a year. That’s triggered the sharpest negative stock reaction for decades.
Private jet holidays, AI-powered cat litter boxes and human-grade fresh dog food inspired by Hong Kong’s char siu rice are all the rage at this year’s Hong Kong Pet Show, as exhibitors express confidence in the purchasing power of the city’s pet owners. Humans, dogs and cats jostled alongside ...
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Both Meta Platforms and Microsoft shared their latest quarterly results on Wednesday and showed they are still planning on sustained spending on artificial intelligence. Similarly, Telsa posted a drop in annual revenue for the first time in its history and announced a shift away from electric vehicl...
Banco Santander SA is preparing a new fund to invest in property development in Iberia, according to people familiar with the matter.
The team at Aspyr are working on something to celebrate Lara Croft’s milestone The post Tomb Raider 30th anniversary plans spark ‘Legend’ remaster rumours appeared first on NME.
Chief executive Tim Warrillow said the business is ‘well placed to take advantage of consumer trends’.
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Bain Capital and Blackstone Inc. are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for Vitabiotics Ltd., the UK vitamin company led by ex-Dragons’ Den investor Tej Lalvani, according to people familiar with the matter.
The number of patients in hospital with norovirus has increased by 15 per cent since last week
MOSCOW, Jan 29 - Russia said on Thursday that there was still room for negotiation between Iran and the United States and warned that any use of force against Tehran would have dangerous consequences and cause chaos throughout the Middle East.
Last year's weakness is ultimately an improved entry opportunity for long-term-minded investors.
Ivory Coast says it will start buying back thousands of tons of unsold cocoa that have been sitting in warehouses and around the country's ports since November 2026. The holdup has also seen the income of farmers stagnate in the world’s largest producer of the cacao. But many worry that the last-m...
Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's biggest attractions
Some small-business owners in Portland, Maine, are debating how best to support staff and customers amid a federal immigration crackdown.
Keeley Hawes - known for the likes of Spooks, Bodyguard, Line of Duty, Ashes to Ashes and many, many more - has been spotted on the set of Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider series. Read more
Future Texas Longhorn Amalia Holguin put on a performance for the ages in her final regular season game at Sage Hill.
Google is disabling some Phone app features on older Pixel devices after acknowledging a bug that inadvertently leaked audio to callers. The issue has specifically been linked to the Take a Message feature released last year, which automatically answers and transcribes voicemails when you miss a cal...
Since August 2025 Ukraine has stepped up its campaign of strikes against targets deep inside Russia. While the country’s Western allies have been reluctant to allow the use of long-range missiles for that purpose, they have not objected to Ukraine doing it with its domestically-produced weapons - ...
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton.
DRM-free PC storefront GOG.com has come under fire for promoting a sale with a 'fully AI' image, sparking a backlash from customers and even a member of the company's staff.
Older adults' driving habits reveal clues about their brain health and may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026, held in New Orleans, Feb. 4–6, 2026.
The Greater Manchester mayor was blocked from standing in the north west seat
The head of Amazon Game Studios, Christoph Hartmann, is parting ways with the company amidst layoffs that have cut around 16,000 jobs across Amazon. The move comes as Amazon winds down its gaming ambitions, shifting focus to its cloud gaming service Luna.Hartmann's departure was reported by Bloomber...
For anyone clinging to a job they hate, here's a wake-up call: you're statistically more likely to regret staying put than walking away.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iran continued to kill protesters, but the countrywide demonstrations over economic privations and political repression have since abated. He has said the United States would act if Tehran resumed its nuclear program after the June airstrikes by Isr...
It would be "outrageous" to use the Parliament Act to force through the assisted dying bill without the approval of the House of Lords, a leading opponent of the bill has said.
A new risk calculator accurately estimated the likelihood of adults developing dementia within 10 years after a stroke, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026, held in New Orleans, Feb. 4–6, 2026.
Crystal Palace agree a deal in principle worth in the region of £50m to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
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The ‘eighth Harry Potter story’ will no longer be performed in two separate parts
A study finds an AI emotional connection can feel deeper than human chat in fast, personal exchanges, especially when users think it’s a person. When labeled AI, closeness and effort drop. The post AI emotional connection can feel deeper than human talk, a new study warns appeared first on Digital...
New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.
BERLIN, Jan 29 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Europe had found \"self-respect\" in standing up for a rules-based global order, and called for a stronger NATO within Europe while still extending the hand of cooperation to the United States.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold launch is confirmed for January 30 at 10 AM EST, bringing the $2,899 tri-fold phone to the U.S. market. The post The $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold launches tomorrow in the U.S. appeared first on Phandroid.
Retail accounts for 5% of the UK economy – but its visibility gives it an outsize influence on public perceptionUp and down Britain there are boarded-up shops. Banks and department stores have been replaced by vape shops, barbers and bookmakers. Shoplifting is at a record high, local services cut,...
Miatta Fahnbulleh accuses Reform leader of ‘politics of grievance’ while having no plan to fix UK high streetsDoom loop of decline: how struggling high streets fuel far-right sympathies in UK | AnalysisNigel Farage’s attack on Turkish barber shops amounts to dog-whistle racism without a credib...
People who developed a type of aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection (a tear in the inner lining of the neck artery wall), a known cause of stroke, particularly in young adults, did not have an increased risk of stroke within the six months after diagnosis, according to a preliminary study pres...
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has annou...
Marc Anthony, who has seven other children, performed at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding in 2022.
Marc Anthony, who has seven other children, performed at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding in 2022.
The market may not yet appreciate how big PayPal's new partnership could be.
As of Jan. 29, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon, 22% off its list price of $449.99.
Research shows three traits best predict financial success. (And achievement in general.)
Sir Keir Starmer has secured a deal on visa-free travel to China for UK citizens during his visit to Beijing, Downing Street has announced.
‘One Wish’ singer said he ‘almost died’ after being admitted to hospital for pneumonia
