Sony Music Partners With GIC to Invest in ‘Premiere’ Music Catalogs
The partnership aims to target high‑value music catalogs across genres.
Google Launches a Cheaper AI Plan. Here’s What We Know About It.
Google AI Pro was all right and everything, but at $20 per month, it wasn’t exactly winning the war when it came to value proposition. Not everyone has $20 to drop per month on any AI subscription. One day I wouldn’t be surprised for an AI sub to be as routine as a monthly music […] The post G...
Tyren Montgomery is Senior Bowl's most interesting NFL Draft prospect — from LSU basketball to D-III John Carroll
He's a name that it's time to get to know.
A simple blood test could spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms
Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in the blood tied to how cells handle stress and repair DNA, the team identified a brief early wind...
How Meta’s stock found its way back into Wall Street’s good graces — for now
Meta is increasing its AI spending, but investors are pleased with the growth trajectory of advertising revenue.
Melania Trump Reveals Letter From Putin
Melania Trump confirmed she heard back from Putin regarding her letter on reuniting Ukrainian families.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson engagement talk grows after Hall of Fame snub
Why Bill Belichick's friends are suggesting he marry Jordon Hudson this summer.
11 days before he was shot and killed by ICE, Alex Pretti kicked out a vehicle taillight and got wrestled to the ground
At no point in the newly uncovered videos does Pretti reach for his gun and it is unclear whether the federal agents saw it.
8 Things We Learned From Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct
The Switch and Switch 2 game is out April 16 The post 8 Things We Learned From Nintendo’s <i>Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream</i> Direct appeared first on Kotaku.
What's The Best Family Car Ever Made?
That's right, all time, which means you're spoiled for choice.
Ossoff reelection more likely: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
A nonpartisan election handicapper shifted its rating of Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) reelection bid from a “toss-up” to “leans Democratic” in a new analysis on Thursday. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, w...
Google agrees to $135 million settlement for collecting Android users’ data
Android users could get a recovery payout of up to $100 each in a proposed settlement Google filed in San Jose, California on Tuesday night. As Reuters reports, the $135 million settlement is for a class action lawsuit claiming that Google collected users' cellular data without their permission, eve...
EU moves closer to another major Asian power on trade, upgrading ties with Vietnam
The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the U.S., China and Russia and was announced during a visit to Hanoi.
This $170 Android smartwatch lasts longer than my Garmin - at a fraction of the price
Amazfit's Active Max is an impressive addition to its lineup, featuring a gorgeous AMOLED display and a multi-week battery life.
Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Is Coming Soon, Here's Where to Pick It Up at The Best Price
From booster boxes to a new Commander Deck and Draft Night box, here's everything you can preorder from Magic's new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set.
Lady Gaga Pauses Tokyo Concert to Condemn ICE and Support Americans ‘Who Are Being Mercilessly Targeted’: ‘We Need to Get Back to a Place of Safety’
Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt speech and spoke out against ICE during one of her Mayhem Ball concerts in Tokyo, Japan. Gaga, who wraps up five nights at the Tokyo Dome on Jan. 30, said, “I want to take a second to talk about something that’s extremely important to me. Something important to pe...
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Steelers insider predicts Pittsburgh will cut ties with $12 million playmaker
Pittsburgh Steelers insider Gerry Dulac predicts the team will cut ties with a $12 million playmaker who proved to be a disappointment in 2025.
Solid Snake Is Reportedly Sneaking Into Rainbow Six Siege
Metal Gear protagonist and stealth-action game icon Solid Snake is reportedly making his Rainbow Six Siege debut very soon for one of the most obvious crossovers in video game history.Rainbow Six Siege leaker Shiny claimed in an X post that a Metal Gear Solid collaboration will debut in Siege's Year...
What Is Split Tunneling on a VPN?
Split-tunneling is a feature that allows you to pick and choose which websites connect through the protected VPN service and which ones you want to bypass the VPN and connect via your own IP address. Websites often desire to block VPN users by trying to detect the VPN servers they’re using. One wa...
Shirley Raines, homeless advocate on Skid Row and nonprofit founder, has died at 58
For years, Raines and her organization have served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services like hair color, makeup and mobile showers. During the pandemic, their aid included handing out face masks, hand sanitizers, vitamins and more.
Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says immigration enforcement will reduce the number of officers in Minnesota
US Trade Gap Widens to $56 Billion in November
Overall imports rose by 5% in November, while the value of exports fell by 3.6%. Weekly initial jobless claims were little changed. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Dollar Slide a Sign of Global Investor Hedging, Federated Says
The dollar’s slump this month in the face of steady US stock and bond markets suggests that global investors are raising their hedges against a weaker greenback rather than dumping American assets, says money manager Federated Hermes Inc.
Norm Macdonald Made it to the Final Question on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ and Backed Out
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? premiered on ABC on August 16, 1999. The popular game show was based on the British quiz program of the same name, in which contestants answer multiple-choice questions for money, slowly building their way up to the million-dollar top prize. Not long after its debut, t...
On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has explored how facial filters, pop culture and centuries-old stereotypes are shaping how people see their faces. The study investigated the way the nose is represented on social media, and how this connects to a long history of gender and race politics. Th...
Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level for nearly 50 years
Police record rise in shoplifting and big jump in robberies from business properties
NBA All-Star reserves picks: Filling out the rosters ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Who should get the remaining 14 All-Star reserve spots for the 2026 game?
Jerome Powell says economy has ‘clearly improved’ since December as he defends rate pause
Michael Gapen, chief economist at Morgan Stanley, said Powell kept the door open for more cuts, “when they get enough evidence inflation is decelerating.”
Break Me If You Can: Exploiting PKO and Relay Attacks in 3DES/AES NFC
Article URL: https://www.breakmeifyoucan.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46810536 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara
Turkey hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflictIran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Ankara for talks aimed at preventing a US attack, as Turkish diplomats seek to persuade Tehran it must offer concessions over its nu...
What Amazon's layoffs mean for the rest of corporate America
How Amazon's decision translates to your own workplace.
Cree Nation community in Quebec on lockdown after several dead, official says
Jan 29 - The Cree Nation of Mistissini in Quebec was on lockdown Thursday after a shooting incident that has left multiple people dead, a local official said.
Tonight’s Moon Phase: January 29, 2026
Happy Thursday! As the weekend approaches, we are moving deeper into the waxing gibbous moon phase, prepping for the full moon on Sunday. Right now, the moon’s Earth-facing side is about 87% illuminated by the sun, appearing almost—but not quite!—full. Wondering how tonight’s moon will i...
Breaking down video of Alex Pretti altercation 11 days before he died
A video of an altercation involving Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before his death has emerged. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what was caught on camera.
Youhana, Younis, Butt… but not enough: When Irfan Pathan's hat-trick couldn't save India in Pakistan
Twenty years ago in Karachi, India vs Pakistan Test cricket saw an unforgettable opening day. Irfan Pathan's hat-trick left Pakistan at 0 for 3, but Kamran Akmal's brilliant 113 led a remarkable comeback. Despite India's initial advantage, Pakistan secured a massive 341-run victory, clinching the se...
Banker claims Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs, sell health unit to pay for AI build-out
Cerner, though acquired in 2022, is nothing to multibillion black hole Oracle could cut up to 30,000 jobs and sell health tech unit Cerner to ease its AI datacenter financing challenges, investment banker TD Cown has claimed, amid changing sentiment on Big Red's massive build-out plans.…
Ancient DNA reveals 12,000-year-old case of rare genetic disease
Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago. Using ancient DNA analysis and modern clinical genetics, they diagn...
I'm an executive Costco member and mom of 4. Here are 9 items I always pick up during my shopping trips.
As a Costco executive member and mom of four, I think some of the best things to buy include the rotisserie chicken, fresh berries, and Greek yogurt.
51 percent in Virginia poll favor redistricting
A narrow majority of Virginia voters support mid-cycle redistricting, new polling shows, as Democrats in the state work to put forward an amendment this spring. The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University found 51 percent of Virginia voters backed a constitutional amendme...
Should You Forget BigBear.ai and Buy These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead?
Don't get sucked into the hype over BigBear.ai. There's much more to like about Micron Technology and Alphabet.
Scotland ‘leading technological revolution’ with AI Growth Zone – Liz Kendall
The UK Government has chosen Lanarkshire as the site of the new specialist zone, which aims to boost the development of data centres and similar.
Microsoft tells us Windows 11 has hit a billion users — and if you're confused because you thought it was a failing OS, here's what's going on
Windows 11 has hit a billion users – and faster than Windows 10 – so how does that work given all the hate aimed at Microsoft's newest OS?
Democrats see a ‘moral moment’ over ICE as GOP defends masked, armed feds in the streets with shutdown looming
“The thing about the masks, I really do disagree,” Sen. Thom Tillis said. “You know, there’s a lot of vicious people out there."
Self-powered composite material detects its own cracks
A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries to monitor structural health without the need for an extern...
Unearthed videos show Alex Pretti scuffling with federal officers in Minneapolis days before his death
Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers, videos that emerged Wednesday show.
Worrying rise in self-harm among adolescents, with trans, gender diverse and early school leavers most at risk
New research has found that while rates of poor mental health and suicide attempts among Irish adolescents have largely recovered from the peaks seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, repeated self‐harm is increasing, particularly among females. The study led by researchers in RCSI University of Medic...
Measuring the quantum extent of a single molecule confined to a nanodroplet
There is no measurement that can directly observe the wave function of a quantum mechanical system, but the wave function is still enormously useful as its (complex) square represents the probability density of the system or elements of the system. But for a confined system, the wave function can be...
Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how
It'll require a few extra steps, but you can upgrade an 'incompatible' PC to Windows 11. Here's how I did it.
Bait-and-Switch: Why you can't trust SSD reviews anymore
Manufacturers are silently downgrading SSDs: Here is how to spot it
Minnesota Shows Us That Resisting ICE Works
Americans should take a cue from the community solidarity shown in Minneapolis.
Lakers have a LeBron James-Luka Doncic problem in the weirdest way
Los Angeles has to figure this out to reach its ceiling.
Cavs' LeBron James tribute video: Lakers star gets emotional in hometown as questions about retirement loom
As uncertainty about LeBron James' future lingers, the Lakers star was emotional while watching a tribute video in his hometown.
Woman's Video of 'Horror Movie' Basement Goes Viral: 'Hard Pass'
A woman’s terrifying basement laundry setup sparks viral reactions and cost-conscious laundry debates.
‘Pluribus’ Ratings: Just How Big Was Apple’s Sci-Fi Critical Darling?
Plus, the AFC and NFC Championships score impressive numbers and UFC's Paramount+ debut and "Skyscraper Live" competed The post ‘Pluribus’ Ratings: Just How Big Was Apple’s Sci-Fi Critical Darling? appeared first on TheWrap.
Intel Shares Plunge. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?
The stock sank after Intel issued lackluster Q1 guidance.
Trump is driving capital out of capitalism
It is time for the investment community to demand that the SEC, the agency created to protect us, restore our fundamental rights.
Texas MAGA turns heat on H-1B visa scheme; 'firms run by Indians' under lens
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud by North Texas companies, suspecting "sham operations" and "ghost offices" that disadvantage American workers. This move, alongside a gubernatorial directive freezing new visa petitions, highlights a political battle...
Pit Bulls ‘Shaken Up’ by Object in Yard—Owner Can’t Cope When She Realizes
Whenever they see an inanimate object, Kylie McCarthy jokes that her dogs "forget they’re pit bulls and become huge babies."
Brighton to reject £20m Forest bid for Ayari
Brighton are set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari.
States want to tax fossil fuel companies to create climate change superfunds
As climate costs rise, states are passing legislation so fossil fuel can pay their share.
Power Rangers Officially Updates A '90s Hero For 2026: "Hard To Top Perfection"
A '90s Power Rangers hero returns, but not as fans expected, and there's already debates around the striking redesign of his iconic costume.
Everything Announced in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct
Today's dedicated Nintendo Direct has revealed new details on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the next title in Nintendo's social sim series headed to Switch and Switch 2.
The Camp Snap Video Camera Is Sold Out, But Here’s How (and When) You Can Get One
Running out of CS-8’s seems to be a recurring theme for Camp Snap. After cutting a small deal on the CS-8 for Black Friday in 2025, warning that they were going to run out of stock before Christmas, the CS-8 is once again sold out. But if you place a pre-order now, while there are […] The post T...
Pharmacists respond differently to patients at risk of suicide depending on gender
Community pharmacists are more likely to show empathy toward women but to take men more seriously when they are perceived to be at risk of suicide, according to new research that echoes wider gender bias across the health care system. The study, led by The University of Western Australia, presented ...
Legal setbacks against a dam in the Amazon raise questions about Brazil's reliance on hydropower
Brazilian courts have found that the Belo Monte hydropower plant in the Amazon failed to meet environmental and social requirements
Ancient oceans stayed oxygen rich despite extreme warming
Scientists studying ancient ocean fossils found that the Arabian Sea was better oxygenated 16 million years ago, even though the planet was warmer than today. Oxygen levels only plunged millions of years later, after the climate cooled, defying expectations. Powerful monsoons and ocean circulation a...
Behind-the-scenes look at Artemis II astronauts' training for flight around the moon
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
This Chill Climbing Game Was So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis
Cairn is probably a relaxing, methodical game for someone with more patience The post This Chill Climbing Game Was So Frustrating It Sent Me Into A Mini-Crisis appeared first on Kotaku.
