Leading UK hospital under 'rapid but thorough' review
One of the country's leading neuroscience units is under urgent review following concerns about the service.
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Jan 30 - Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners, linked to Islamic State militants, a government official said on Friday.
Department of Homeland Security intensifies surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens
Department of Homeland Security officials insist their immigration enforcement operations are "highly targeted."
Solawave is running a BOGO sale just in time for Galentines Day
Solawave is offering a site-wide "Buy One, Get One Free" deal. Add one item to your cart and choose a second one for free.
Kerry Katona treated in hospital corridor as she issues tearful health update
Kerry Katona issued an emotional update after she said she was treated in a hospital corridor, having been rushed for treatment.
What to Expect From Apple in February, Including Revamped Siri in Beta
Following a January that saw Apple release a new AirTag and the Creator Studio bundle of creative apps, it is now time to shift our attention to February. Below, we have outlined some key items to expect from Apple in February. Of course, these are only the things that are known, so stay tuned for e...
Netflix Reboots Little House on the Prairie: Potential New Ending For Classic Western
Reboots rarely live up to the original shows, but this Netflix remake of a classic TV Western has the chance to improve on its controversial ending.
Crimson Desert is reaching RPG hype levels up there with Skyrim
Pearl Abyss' ambitious RPG and its massive open world is drawing comparisons to franchises like The Witcher and God of War, but is it that good?
This beaten-down sector could offer you a ripe investment opportunity
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Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island
Epstein files updates: DoJ releases more than 3m new files as Todd Blanche says it ‘did not protect’ Trump
US deputy attorney general tells reporters that White House had ‘nothing to do’ with review of files and ‘did not tell department what to redact’US justice department releases more than 3 million new pages of Epstein filesHere’s a quick rundown of what Blanche said is not in the release:fi...
Mamdani to kill the NYC AI chatbot caught telling businesses to break the law
Article URL: https://themarkup.org/artificial-intelligence/2026/01/30/mamdani-to-kill-the-nyc-ai-chatbot-we-caught-telling-businesses-to-break-the-law Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46827665 Points: 23 # Comments: 4
Are Arsenal fans making team nervous in title race?
Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.
Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics
American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates are featured in a new Netflix documentary about their journey to the Milan Cortina Olympics
The Deals: Merlin Partners With Pipeline for Label Advances; Range Sports Buys Bonnaroo Founder Superfly
Primary Wave, Bella Figura Music, The Orchard and more also figure in the latest biweekly roundup of music industry deals.
DOJ says ‘we did not protect Trump’ after releasing 3 million Epstein files
The Justice Department insisted there was no new information in the latest Jeffrey Epstein document release would “satisfy” people – indirectly referring to conspiracies about President Donald Trump.
Feeling taxed by layoffs, IRS turns to AI helpers
Fewer humans, more bots - just in time for filing season Tax season 2026 could be an interesting one as the IRS seeks to replace the staff it sent to the unemployment line with AI. Bots could handle tasks ranging from reviewing an org's request for tax-exempt status to processing amended individual ...
Brazil Regulator Says Master Deals Left BRB With $1 Billion Hole
A Brazilian state-owned bank is coming under increased scrutiny as regulators estimate transactions tied to failed Banco Master SA left a nearly $1 billion gap in its finances.
Superman’s new fusion pays tribute to his many Dragon Ball Z ties
DC K.O. #3 gives Superman a Vegito-style fusion, complete with Potara earrings, recognizing the Man of Steel's long influence on Dragon Ball and Goku.
Gavin Newsom Accuses Dr. Oz of Racist Discrimination in Civil Rights Complaint
The governor’s filing seeks an investigation into the CMS administrator’s “baseless and racist allegations against Armenian Americans in California” The post Gavin Newsom Accuses Dr. Oz of Racist Discrimination in Civil Rights Complaint appeared first on TheWrap.
Paramount Sets Ted Lehman as Head of US Public Policy and Government Affairs
The SVP will lead the company's Washington, D.C., office after previously serving under four different senators The post Paramount Sets Ted Lehman as Head of US Public Policy and Government Affairs appeared first on TheWrap.
The Morrigan Clip Teases Horror Movie's Dark & Mysterious Tone
Exclusive: ScreenRant presents a clip from Cineverse's new horror film The Morrigan, starring Saffron Burrows, Toby Stephens, and James Cosmo.
Stop buying Gen 4 SSDs: The price gap with Gen 5 is gone
SSD prices are wild, so now is unironically the time to buy a high-end drive
What is Villion: Code, the New School RPG Developed by Persona Veterans?
Some major former Atlus and Persona talent is working on a new game called Villion: Code, which is releasing in Japan later in 2026.
The Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie Finally Has an Official Title and Release Date
It's called 'Fast Forever' and will be in theaters on March 17, 2028.
I finally quit Gmail and couldn't be happier with this encrypted inbox alternative
The time has come for me to move my digital correspondence to privacy-focused Proton Mail
The frank warning from Switzerland on the dollar
If the US currency continues to slide with cuts in interest rates, countries will be forced to take action
Former Mets Infielder Announces Immediate Retirement From Baseball
A former New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds infielder announced his retirement from professional baseball.
Where to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Australian Open final
Here is everything you need to know about the women's Australian Open final, including TV and streaming options for the match.
Alastair Duncan To Reprise Mimir Role From ‘God Of War’ In TV Adaptation; Jeff Gulka & Danny Woodburn Board As Sindri & Brok
Big news for God of War fans. Alastair Duncan (God of War, God of War Ragnarök) has become the first actor from the video games to reprise their role in the Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios’ TV adaptation of PlayStation’s popular ancient mythology-themed video game for Prime Vide...
Anthropic brings agentic plugins to Cowork
Anthropic has extended its plugin system to operate within Cowork, the newly launched agentic platform.
‘The Pitt’ Star Ken Kirby’s Romantic Drama ‘This Time’ Sells to Freestyle Digital Media (EXCLUSIVE)
“This Time,” a romantic drama from director Sebastien Tobler and starring “The Pitt’s” Ken Kirby, has been acquired by Freestyle Digital Media. The film will be available on North American digital HD internet, cable and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting Feb. 10. Tobler’s...
‘God of War’ Live-Action Series Brings Back Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Casts Danny Woodburn & Jeff Gulka as Brok, Sindri
Amazon Prime Video’s live-action “God of War” series has cast three key supporting roles. Variety has learned that Alastair Duncan has been cast as Mimir, while Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka have been cast as brothers Brok and Sindri respectively. The role marks a return to “God of War” fo...
Harry Styles & Louis Tomlinson Score U.K. No. 1s in First Post-One Direction Chart Double
Styles' "Aperture" and Tomlinson's How Did I Get Here? top the Singles and Albums charts, respectively.
A Greek star catalog from the dawn of astronomy, revealed
Researchers are using X-rays to discover invisible markings left on ancient parchment containing information from the Greek astronomer Hipparchus.
‘It’s Florida, Man’ Renewed For Season 3 By HBO
EXCLUSIVE: HBO is sticking with Florida. The network has renewed esoteric comedy It’s Florida, Man for a third season. It comes less than a month after the second season wrapped. The anthology series is relatively low budget for HBO and has aired on Friday nights, where the network has traditional...
‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Returns the NYC Crime Drama to the Actual City Streets
Director Noah Segan, producers Rian Johnson and Leopold Hughes, plus stars John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito stopped by the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, to discuss the type of New York movie we don't see anymore.
1.1 million mph cosmic winds race through 'magnetic superhighway' in colliding galaxies
Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic fields steering gas, dust, and star formation in a dramatic galaxy merger.
HBO Chief Casey Bloys On ‘The Pitt’, ‘Heated Rivalry’, ‘Industry’ & ‘Seven Kingdoms’ Success, George R.R. Martin, ‘HoD’ End & ‘Euphoria’ Future
It’s been an eventful few weeks for HBO/HBO Max with a string of strong releases. Kicking off the current streak was an unlikely breakout, low-key Canadian acquisition Heated Rivalry. The hockey gay romance took America by storm, averaging 9 million U.S. viewers and counting to pace as the #1 acqu...
How to Automate Your Lead Funnel — Without Losing the Human Touch
Use this guide to automate your lead funnel in a way that scales your business while keeping your brand human.
China, Russia and Iran are investing billions to influence the US midterms
The billions flowing into these operations are funding a new kind of weapon: industrialized artificial intelligence.
The High-Yield Dynamo Powering Microsoft's AI Future
Brookfield Renewable has the best access to capital and the power to go anywhere in the world to deploy it into leading power assets.
PL Predictions: Back Leeds to frustrate fragile Arsenal
Our football betting expert Jones Knows provides his insight across the Premier League weekend.
February 2026’s full ‘snow’ moon comes with a side of free chips and queso: How and when to get yours
This Sunday’s full moon, or “big cheese,” as it’s sometimes called, comes with a side of queso and chips. Fast-casual restaurant chain Qdoba is offering stargazers a free 4-ounce serving of its signature 3-Cheese Queso or Queso Diablo and chips all day on February 1, according to a press rel...
Frank: I didn't fear for job after West Ham loss - but I hear 'sacked' chants
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank did not fear losing his job after this month's home defeat against West Ham.
Five takeaways from F1 testing in Barcelona
After 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing began with five days of track action in Barcelona, Sky Sports F1 pick out our major takeaways from the event.
Where Is ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ Season 2 Renewal? “I Would Happily Do It,” HBO Boss Casey Bloys Says
IT: Welcome to Derry has been a ratings standout for HBO, hitting multiple series highs, culminating with 6.5M U.S. viewers across HBO and HBO Max for the finale within the first three days of availability. At the time of the Dec. 14 finale release, the freshman season had been averaging nearly 20M ...
Wynton Marsalis Charts Succession Plan at Jazz at Lincoln Center After Nearly 40 Years
"Performing and nurturing the future of jazz and its musicians through JALC has been the honor of a lifetime," says the Jazz legend.
3D covalent organic framework offers sustainable solution for wastewater treatment
Industrial dye pollution remains one of the most persistent and hazardous challenges in global wastewater management. The dyes from textile and chemical manufacturing sectors are difficult to remove, non-biodegradable, and can be toxic to plants, animals, and humans. However, conventional treatment ...
Mohammad Rasoulof Expresses “Deep Shared Grief” About “Mass Murder” in Iran
The Iranian auteur spoke emotionally in Rotterdam about the violent crackdown on protesters at home, as he premiered 'Sense of Water,' a deeply personal short about exile, language and survival.
Drilling Through the Thwaites Glacier for Clues to Its Melting
A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice.
‘Harry Potter’ Series Gets Premiere Window On HBO
As the Harry Potter series continues production, HBO is beginning to narrow down its launch plans for the TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy books. “We’ve been saying 2027,” Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, told Deadline during a wide-ranging interview. “I wou...
Next ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie Gets Title and Spring 2028 Release
Vin Diesel celebrated the announcement and noted, "No one said the road would be easy."
Jersey Mike’s Is Selling Debt It Can Pay Down With IPO Proceeds
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is selling about $760 million of bonds and telling investors it reserves the right to repay about half of the principal early with proceeds from a future initial public offering, an unusual feature for the debt.
Paramount Taps Ted Lehman To Head Public Policy And Government Affairs
Paramount has named Ted Lehman as senior vice president and head of U.S. public policy and government affairs. Lehman joins the company after the departure of DeDe Lea, the longtime head of global public policy and government relations. When Makan Delrahim was named chief legal officer in September,...
Why Axon Enterprise Stock Plunged Week
Sentiment shifted sharply against software stocks, weighing on Axon.
Yuzvendra Chahal reacts to viral AI Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 3 posters
AI-generated posters of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 3 featuring Yuzvendra Chahal began circulating widely on social media. The visuals cheekily placed the cricketer alongside Dhanashree Verma, RJ Mahvash, and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shefali Bagga, mirroring the multiple-romance chaos associated with the ...
Does Drinking Water Help Fight Inflammation? Doctors Explain the Science
Plus, anti-inflammation strategies to know.
Code Vein 2 Endings Guide - How To Get All 3 Endings
Code Vein 2 features three different endings, but unlike many similar games, they don't require you to enter New Game Plus to access them. Instead, they unlock after meeting certain conditions in the main story, allowing you to pick up after your previous ending to see another one through. Meeting t...
Beamline measurements of unstable ruthenium nuclei confirm advanced nuclear models
A novel apparatus at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has made extremely precise measurements of unstable ruthenium nuclei. The measurements are a significant milestone in nuclear physics because they closely match predictions made by sophisticated nuclear models.
Carrington takes aim at Nick Ball unification
Bruce Carrington hopes to meet Liverpool’s Nick Ball in a featherweight world championship unification.
Steam Makes Hit Horror Free For 72 Hours
Steam has officially made an incredible and highly acclaimed horror game free to download and play for the next 72 hours, so you'd better act fast.
Save $50 on this TCL soundbar and immerse yourself in your favorite movies and shows
As of Jan. 30, get the TCL Q65H 5.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer for $50 off.
How do I get the extra $6,000 ‘senior bonus’ this tax season?
Tax-filing season is officially open this year — and taxpayers age 65 and older may get an additional $6,000 deduction when they file a return.
All Code Vein 2 Hot Spring Locations
Code Vein 2 features a variety of hot springs your character can find and bathe in throughout your adventure. It's a good idea to do this if you want to collect all the craftable recipes in the game.Each time you rest in a hot spring, you'll receive two recipes that are automatically added to your c...
Legendary Persona ‘Demon Designer’ Will Port 3,600 AI-Generated Cards To His New Switch Game
Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi, in which the artist appears as a character, will cost $25 The post Legendary <i>Persona</i> ‘Demon Designer’ Will Port 3,600 AI-Generated Cards To His New Switch Game appeared first on Kotaku.
The Next Big Fantasy Movie Franchise Is At Risk Of Fumbling After A 9-Year Wait
Children of Blood & Bone has the chance to be the next big thing in movie franchises, but is it being set up to stumble right out of the gate?
Fact Check: Is February's Calendar a Once-in-823-Year Event?
A post on Instagram says “this coming February 2026 will never happen again in your lifetime.”
Why this rare-earth stock is surging while others keep falling
USA Rare Earth’s stock was bouncing back after Chairman Michael Blitzer spent his own money to buy 100,000 shares and CEO Barbara Humpton said the company does not need price guarantees for projects.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders prove that 'new' is a relative term
Here we go again
Shining a light on sustainable sulfur-rich polymers that stay recyclable
For the first time, scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light, a low-cost and readily available energy source, to successfully synthesize more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. Led by green chemistry experts at Flinders University, the development is a major step in making polymers hig...
Hamilton sets Barcelona shakedown pace for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the Barcelona shakedown as Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all topped 100 laps on a final productive day of long-running for most teams in Spain.
Arc Raiders Trophy Display Project - All Steps And Rewards
Arc Raiders projects are a fun way for players to work toward long-term goals back home while they're exploring topside. This means finding and extracting with high-value items that can be applied to the project to earn rewards. While some of these projects are temporary, January 2026's addition of ...
The crypto industry used to store Bitcoin in Swiss vaults. Now one firm is using vaults to hold gold instead
The CEO of Tether called the bunker ‘a James Bond kind of place.’
