Alabama's Ty Simpson Reveals He Turned Down $6.5M from Ole Miss, Miami
Ty Simpson was offered $6.5 million to leave Alabama and forgo the NFL Draft to stay in college. Here's why he said no.
Nikola Jokic Is Out of the MVP Race If Latest Injury Update is True
Nikola Jokic’s knee injury reportedly could sideline him long enough to make the Denver Nuggets star ineligible for MVP honors.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games for January 2026 Leak Online
A reputable source reveals the January 2026 list of games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium, giving fans an idea of what to expect.
Alarm raised as more than 500 pubs face closure this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
Why Ty Simpson turned down massive record NIL money to chase the NFL
The Tide QB moved on and is ready for the next chapter.
Broncos could have serious advantage in divisional playoff as Bills are hurting at major spot
The Denver Broncos may be able to fine-tune their defensive gameplan for the divisional playoff game against the Bills.
John Forté Dies: Grammy-Nominated Fugees Collaborator & Musician Was 50
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician and producer who collaborated with groups like the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at the age of 50. Per the Associated Press, police found the recording artist dead in his Chilmark, Mass. home yesterday afternoon. The Martha’s Vineyard town�...
2XKO Officially Reveals Season 1 Champion
With its Season 1 launch date looming, Riot Games reveals the latest League of Legends character to join the 2XKO roster as well as the new stage.
What Apple’s AI deal with Google means for the two tech giants, and for $500 billion ‘upstart’ OpenAI
The multi-year partnership validates Google's AI comeback, highlights Apple's AI struggles, and could spell trouble for OpenAI.
Olympic Snowboarding Pioneer Ueli Kestenholz Dies In Avalanche At 50
A snowboarder known for pioneering the sport has tragically lost his life after being buried by an avalanche in the Swiss mountains this week.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
Authorities say Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver in Los Angeles
How to repair in Hytale
Bits of linen, iron, and leather do the trick.
What Do Golden Globe Music Wins for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ & ‘Sinners’ Tell Us About the 2026 Oscar Race?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are looking ahead to this month's Oscar nominations after a "Golden" night for the KPop crew.
Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting ride-share driver, L.A. police say
Actor Kiefer Sutherland, a film and television star since the 1980s, was arrested Monday after allegedly physically assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver, police said
This popular streaming service will be the first to get Dolby Vision 2 support - and it's a big deal
You'll soon be able to enjoy your favorite NBC shows and sports streams with Dolby's full suite of picture and sound tech.
Clashing with the state, L.A. City moves to adopt lenient wildfire 'Zone Zero' regulations
The L.A. City Council moved to adopt relatively lenient "Zone Zero" laws for homes in fire danger zones, measures that do not align with the plans that state agencies are working to enact.
Tin Hits Record Above $51,000 on LME After Broad Metals Rally
Tin rallied to a new high above $51,000 a ton in London, extending a three-year bull run as frenzied buying by Chinese investors drove metals markets higher.
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Breaks Down Key Scenes in ‘The Secret Agent’ | Exclusive Video
"I said, 'I need somebody to be naked from the waist down so that the leg can kick you in the balls,' and four guys were like, 'Me, me, me, me!'" Filho says of one wild scene The post Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Breaks Down Key Scenes in ‘The Secret Agent’ | Exclusive Video appeared first on...
Winter storms kill five in Gaza amid desperate conditions in makeshift camps
At least four displaced Palestinians killed when strong winds caused walls to collapse onto their tents and a one-year-old boy died of hypothermiaStrong winter winds collapsed walls onto flimsy tents for Palestinians displaced by war in Gaza, killing at least four people, as dangerous living conditi...
American Express Stock Dips. Time to Buy?
A policy headline spooked credit card investors. Is this a buying opportunity?
US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dead at 86
Jan 13 - U.S. civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, arrested at age 15 for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' similar but more famous act of defiance, died on Tuesday at age 86.
Five healthy habits for longevity in your 40s and 50s
The choices you make in midlife have an outsized impact on your long-term health, Stanford Medicine specialists say.
5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)
A few quick tweaks can noticeably improve your soundbar's performance.
Two Former NFL Head Coaches Emerge as Eagles OC Targets
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to go after two former NFL head coaches for their open offensive coordinator gig.
Firefly to upgrade Alpha rocket to improve reliability
Firefly Aerospace says it will upgrade its Alpha launch vehicle, making changes intended to improve the reliability of a rocket that has experienced several failures. The post Firefly to upgrade Alpha rocket to improve reliability appeared first on SpaceNews.
LeBron James trends for football career that never reached NFL
He would've been quite the target.
Kiefer Sutherland Arrested In Alleged Hollywood Rideshare Driver Altercation
24 and Designated Survivor star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday following an altercation with a rideshare driver in the Hollywood area, Los Angeles police confirmed to Deadline. LAPD officers responded to a radio call regarding an assault involving a rideshare driver near Sunset Boulevar...
How to Stream the 2026 European Figure Skating Championships Online in the U.S.
Kicking off Jan. 14, here's when and where to catch all the action live from Sheffield.
China restricts Nvidia chip sales: Tech firms face tight rules on H200 AI chips
China is reportedly imposing strict conditions on Nvidia H200 AI chip purchases, limiting them to specific uses like university research. This signals Beijing's continued caution regarding American tech imports. Despite claims of massive orders, the government's "deliberately vague" directive sugges...
Kyle Tucker Market Takes Shape as Dodgers, Blue Jays Make Offers
The Blue Jays made a "long-term" offer to Kyle Tucker as his market gains traction, with the Dodgers also making an offer.
What is Bluetooth 6.0? Why the newest audio connectivity standard is such a big deal
Bluetooth 6 is gaining traction in audio, but its best features still lie in new hardware.
Kiefer Sutherland Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Ride-Share Driver
The 24 actor was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal threats, according to police
Lionsgate Sells Lionsgate Play Streaming Service In India & Southeast Asia To Founder Rohit Jain
Lionsgate has sold the Lionsgate Play streaming platform in South Asia and Southeast Asia to Rohit Jain, who built the servie across the Asia region over the past eight years in his capacity as President of Lionsgate Play Asia. All other Lionsgate film & television business in India and Southeast ...
3 biggest audio trends in 2026: What's next for earbuds, soundbars, and more
It's a new year, and the biggest consumer audio trends were on full display at CES 2026. Here's what's to come.
Mississippi synagogue congregant shares story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing
Beverly Geiger Bonnheim was 17 when the Ku Klux Klan bombed her synagogue in 1967
You should probably clean your headphones ASAP (before it's too late and this happens)
Hearing health isn't just about lowering the volume; keeping your headphones and earbuds clean matters just as much.
Is the Skeleton Survivor Infected in Quarantine Zone The Last Check?
Players will come across a peculiar survivor early on in the Quarantine Zone: The Last Check campaign - here's how to handle them.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard makes basketball history never done in NBA by Boston before
The point guard just keeps doing incredible things.
Eurizon, SocGen Bet on Yen Rebound as Intervention Risks Lurk
The yen’s relentless slide in recent days has increased the risks of intervention and a sharp correction, according to Eurizon SLJ Capital and Societe Generale SA.
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law bid
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.
Best Builds for Solo Players in ARC Raiders
If you play ARC Raiders solo and are figuring out what loadout you should carry, here are some of the best builds solo players can try.
The Chinese century may already be here
Some people wonder whether China could carry out a sophisticated state-sponsored kidnapping like the US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife. And it’s not just that; there is state terrorism like remote assassinations by drones, which also end up killing a lot of civilian by...
Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more often in winter.
Therapies that target specific type of cell death may be an effective avenue for cancer treatment
Therapies that target the utilization of fat by tumors and activate a type of cell death dependent on fat molecules may be a promising avenue to treat cancer, according to new research by UTHealth Houston.
I listened to earbuds with Bose's AI noise cancelling, and can't go back to regular ANC
Bose may not be investing in the generative AI front, but its AI budget has been well spent on a much more vital feature.
The Baseus BP1 Pro True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds Drop to $19 (Lower Than Black Friday)
Sound quality and feature set are outstanding for its price.
Trump flips off apparent heckler while touring Ford factory
President Donald Trump flipped the middle finger to a person who can be heard calling him a “pedophile protector" while he toured a Ford truck factory in Michigan.
Global central bankers show ‘full solidarity’ with Fed’s Powell
The coordinated response underscores growing alarm that monetary autonomy within the Fed is being actively dismantled..
Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Repeats 2-Word Criticism for Referees
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla addresses officiating after Boston’s 98-96 loss to the Pacers.
‘Shoot to Kill’: Accounts of brutal crackdown emerge from Iran
A senior Iranian Health Ministry official said about 3,000 people had been killed across the country.
Jordan Seaton faces backlash over transfer portal announcement video
The Colorado five-star allegedly told staff he was staying.
This Arlo Technologies Insider Just Sold Another $258K in Stock -- Here's What Investors Should Know
Arlo Technologies, a smart security solutions provider, reported a notable insider sale amid ongoing drawdown in executive holdings.
Battle Angel Alita Manga Box Set On Sale For Lowest Price In Seven-Year History
Battle Angel Alita: Deluxe Edition Series Box Set (Hardcover) $80 (was $180) See at Amazon One of the best cyberpunk manga of all time is on sale for an incredible price at Amazon. Battle Angel Alita's Deluxe Edition Series Box Set collects the complete original run in premium hardcover format. The ...
David Webb, Investor Who Took on Hong Kong Tycoons, Dies at 60
From his internet platform, he became a tenacious watchdog fighting financial regulators for minority shareholders and exposing shady business dealings.
Your Roku just got a more channels to watch for free - including a big one for sports fans
The new channels join more than 300 others offered by the streaming service - and no Roku TV is required.
Is Calvin Russell playing tonight? What Syracuse plans for freshman football-basketball star
This is potentially exciting for the Orange.
Meta's VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg's massive pivot to AI
Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.
Why IRC is better than Real Life
Article URL: https://everything2.com/node/e2node/Why%20IRC%20is%20better%20than%20Real%20Life Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46611119 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Dark Fleet Seeking Russian Protection as US Seizes Oil Tankers
The dark fleet of tankers shipping illicit oil around the world is rushing to seek the perceived protection of the Russian flag after the US started seizing vessels involved in the Venezuelan trade.
Bill Maher Says Woke Hollywood Will “Never” Give Him An Emmy
At the Golden Globes on Sunday, presenter Wanda Sykes offered a bit of advice to Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television nominee Bill Maher: “You give us so much. But I would love a little less. Just try less.” Maher lost, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll be taking Sykes’ advice a...
Exploring the complex relationship between oral health and dementia
Poor oral health may increase dementia risk through both biological and social pathways, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. Drawing on recent epidemiologic research, the team highlights how eating and speaking difficulties might act as overlooked social mechanisms that may amplify risk b...
Cooper Flagg continues to garner high praise from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd praises Cooper Flagg's leadership on the Dallas Mavericks.
Trump says CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil wouldn’t have job if Kamala Harris had won
US president also says Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison, whom he called ‘amazing’, could be ‘bust’ if he’d lostDuring an interview with CBS Evening News, Donald Trump claimed new anchor Tony Dokoupil wouldn’t have his job if his opponent in the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Ha...
Marisa Abela opens up about cancer diagnosis
Actor Marisa Abela, 29, has spoken out about her thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2020 when she was 23.
Crypto coin peddled by Eric Adams denies allegations of ‘rug-pull’ scam
NYC Token, which hit market on Monday, surged to $580m and then rapidly plummeted as firm denies wrongdoingThe cryptocurrency launched by New York City’s former mayor Eric Adams is already in hot water, and now the company behind it is being forced to defend itself from accusations that it scammed...
Polarizing Transfer Portal QB TJ Finley Signs with Seventh College Program
Lane Kiffin is not the king of the transfer portal. That crown belongs to the QB who signed with his 7th program on Tuesday.
16 Best Horror Movies On HBO Max
HBO Max is one of the most popular streaming platforms, with a wide variety of movies to choose from, including some great horror movies.
Scott Adams, creator of the satirical Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68
The success of Dilbert gave Mr Adams a platform to comment on a wide range of topics on his blog and podcast.
Exa-d: How to store the web in S3
exa-d is our internal data processing framework that stores the web in S3. It helps deal with the complexity of data at (web) scale using specific design decisions like declarative typed dependencies and enabling sparse updates. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46611063 Points: 4 #...
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
Harbaugh vs. McDaniel vs. Schwartz: Comparing the Browns experienced head coach candidates
Is going the experience route best for the Browns head coaching search? A look at the three Cleveland candidates who have been NFL bosses before.
Why Wealthfront Stock Dropped Today
Lower interest rates are weighing on the fintech leader's growth.
Bills urged to end Keon Coleman experiment in favor of 25 TD weapon
This is rather interesting.
ESPN predicts Ravens will hire former AFC North head coach to replace John Harbaugh
The Baltimore Ravens are predicted to hire a former AFC North head coach to replace John Harbaugh and move the team in a new direction.
Le Pen denies any sense she might have committed a crime over EU funds
The French far-right leader struck a conciliatory tone in court, saying "if any fault was indeed committed” she and her party were never aware they might be crossing a line.
Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
White House defends Trump after video appears to show him swearing at heckler
The White House has defended Donald Trump's "appropriate" response to a heckler during a visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in Michigan.
Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods
As flooding receded in parts of Albania on Tuesday, the Balkan nation's polluted waterways are being blamed for worsening the impacts amid fears that floodwaters filled with plastic waste could reach the Adriatic Sea.