Failure to communicate: Trump’s messaging isn’t working
Blaming messaging on your political woes is for losers, but Trump doesn’t seem to have any strategy at all.
Vets Gives Senior Dog Days To Live—Then a McDonald’s Meal Changed It All
Beaker's first McDonald's was supposed to be his last, but he woke the next day with "life back in his eyes and a will to live."
Rights groups urge airlines to halt ‘cruel’ ‘one in, one out’ deportation flights
British and French activists write to Air France, AlbaStar, Titan and Corendon airlines over ‘shameful involvement’Campaigners have urged airlines deporting asylum seekers to France as part of the UK’s controversial “one in, one out” scheme to stop facilitating the “cruel and forced depo...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest a 'national earthquake'
The arrest of King Charles III's brother, the former prince Andrew, is a "national earthquake" for the UK and unprecedented in the modern history of the British royal family, says France 24’s London correspondent Benedicte Paviot. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday on suspicion of mi...
Lords of the Fallen 2 PC requirements unveiled: RTX 3080 recommended for UE5-powered sequel
Lords of the Fallen 2's PC requirements have popped up on the game's Epic Games Store page. The specs are on the higher end – at least when it comes to the recommended GPU.Read Entire Article
Iranian Film Body IIFMA Collates List Of Dead & Detained Musicians, Filmmakers, Actors & Artists – Berlin
The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) was back at the Berlinale this year with a stand, flashmob and a long-planned panel discussion on why it believes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should stop accepting Oscar submissions from Iran’s state Farabi cinema body. It ...
Save $110 on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, back at a record-low price — just $489.99 for this entry-level Steam Deck rival with 7-inch touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB RAM
A $110 saving on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld brings it back down to record-low pricing on Amazon. Fitted with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, you can score this portable gaming rig for just $489.99 right now.
Projecting every NFL team's starting QB in 2026: Where will Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?
The Dolphins, Cardinals and Browns are among this year's group of franchises likely to change quarterbacks in the offseason. Here are our QB1 projections for all 32 teams in 2026.
King Charles Responds to Brother Andrew’s Arrest—‘Deepest Concern’
Investigators have the royal family's "full and wholehearted support," King Charles said after the arrest of his younger brother.
Indian cricket umpire dies after bees swarm local match
Another umpire and 15-20 players injured in attack
Mother Deported to Africa by ICE in 'Grave Danger' of Being Killed
The woman's attorneys say they were not informed before her sudden removal and remain unaware of her exact location.
Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage leapfrogged shortstop in Toronto hierarchy
The young righty is on the rise.
WoW's classes were pruned for Midnight because many were 'built in a world' where its devs assumed they'd be using addons
"We settled into an expectation."
Jaxson Hayes completes paperwork, eligible to play with Luka Doncic and Slovenia
Doncic and Hayes can now compete together in international play.
Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed
A green group has called for long-term measures to tackle overtourism in Hong Kong’s scenic Sai Kung district after the number of tents at a campsite reached more than nine times its capacity on the second day of Lunar New Year, although authorities described the situation as “under control”. ...
The Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor just dropped to its best price in months
The Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED gaming monitor is down to $499 on Amazon, a 23% drop from its $649.99 list price. The post The Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor just dropped to its best price in months appeared first on Phandroid.
Accenture tells workers getting a promotion will require “regular adoption” of AI
Accenture will be using 'AI usage' as a metric to inform its decision on employee promotions.
3 Things All Retirees Need to Know About the New Senior Tax Deduction
Retirees will see a nice change to their returns this year.
Pocket $510 in savings as Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with RTX 5060 and 32GB of memory is slashed in price to just $1149.99 — a superb value gaming laptop
Pocket $510 in savings when you purchase Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with OLED screen, RTX 5060, and 32GB of memory for only $1,149.99
This premium crisps brand has released an Easter egg – and it’s dividing opinion
The new flavour combination already has people talking
The environmental impacts of where your apples are grown
New research from Cranfield University has analyzed the environmental impact of fresh apples sold in the U.K., comparing the greenhouse gas emissions and blue water scarcity across domestic production and imports from Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The study examined nine years of supply chain ...
Leicester appeal against six-point penalty for breaching EFL financial rules
The commission recommended the sanction for the Foxes which was ratified at an EFL board meeting on 5 February
Silent Hill: Townfall Will Skip Xbox Consoles At Launch
Silent Hill f had a simultaneous debut last year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. However, the next game in the franchise, Silent Hill: Townfall, appears to be skipping Xbox at launch.Konami's official Silent Hill: Townfall site only confirms the game's upcoming release on PS5 and PC. Altho...
I lost my job at 58 when DOGE dismantled USAID. A year on, I've landed on my feet but still feel survivor's guilt.
A year on from the federal layoffs, Jay Gulledge, 59, said that while he has landed on his feet, he feels for other USAID workers who haven't.
Anonymous Donor Adds $100K to Nancy Guthrie Reward: Live Updates
Reward in Nancy Guthrie abduction case tops $200K as investigators analyze new evidence and search intensifies. Follow live.
The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah
The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police
Starfield 2.0 Won't Fundamentally Change The Game, Says Todd Howard
Last year, Bethesda promised Starfield players that the game will get a second DLC story and a major update. Some of Starfield's new features have already been shown during a closed-door preview. That fueled speculation about big changes coming to the game, but Bethesda boss Todd Howard has now shut...
Real Madrid issue fresh statement as Uefa investigates Vinicius Jr’s racism allegation
Vinicius Jr claimed that he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Tuesday’s Champions League match
Police arrest Ex-Prince Andrew. And, Trump hosts the first Board of Peace meeting
U.K. police arrested Former Prince Andrew today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, U.K. media reports. And, President Trump is hosting the first-ever Board of Peace meeting today.
Ukraine's grain, iron ore exports hit by Russian strikes on ports this winter
KYIV, Feb 19 - Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's Black Sea ports late last year have reduced their capacity and harmed Ukrainian agricultural and mineral exports, industry sources said, the country's main source of income during its four-year war with Russia.
Pope's grand tour of Italy over the next few months takes him to Lampedusa and beyond
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will travel up and down the Italian peninsula over the next few months
Pope Leo to spend US July 4 holiday on Italy's Lampedusa, known for migrant arrivals
VATICAN CITY, Feb 19 - Pope Leo, the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, will spend the Independence Day holiday this year visiting an Italian island known as the first port of call for migrants sailing from North Africa for Europe.
Why the refurbished Pixel 8a at $246 might be the smarter buy right now
The Pixel 10a just launched at $499, making this refurbished Pixel 8a deal on Amazon hard to ignore at just $246. The post Why the refurbished Pixel 8a at $246 might be the smarter buy right now appeared first on Phandroid.
Nintendo’s retro ‘90s VR headset is making a comeback on Switch
The 1995 VR headset was an infamous flop but a cult favourite among fans, now you can experience it
Report: Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans to Take On Apple Watch
Meta is set to release its first smartwatch this year featuring health-tracking and built-in Meta AI, reports The Information. The smartwatch, which would compete directly with Apple Watch and other brands, is the result of a revived project that Meta canceled in 2022 amid broader spending cuts at i...
‘He was never a prince’: Virginia Giuffre’s family speaks out as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in the UK
While the arrest was not in connection to sexual abuse allegations against the former prince, it was welcomed by the family of Giuffre, who was among his accusers
Check your Copilot settings after this confidential email bug
Microsoft says a Copilot "work tab" bug summarized confidential emails from Sent Items and Drafts despite labels and DLP. A fix is rolling out, but scope details are missing, so admins should validate behavior now. The post Check your Copilot settings after this confidential email bug appeared first...
Hawaii residents may get OK to kill wild chickens
Feral chickens, hens and roosters have been nuisances in Hawaii for years, but ways to deal with them, including proposals to let people kill them, are proving controversial.
'Law must take its course': King Charles on arrest of his brother Andrew amid Epstein probe
King Charles III expressed deep concern and stated "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, ex-prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The investigation into allegations of sharing confidential trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein will proceed with full...
Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call
ABUJA, Feb 19 - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed deepening cooperation on security, power and infrastructure in a phone call, Tinubu's office said on Thursday.
Apple’s cheap MacBook is almost here, and it might come in some fun colors
Apple's rumored cheap MacBook could launch in March with fun color options like yellow, green, blue, and pink. The post Apple’s cheap MacBook is almost here, and it might come in some fun colors appeared first on Phandroid.
Andrew in custody as police search two addresses
The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.
Poland ready to lay mines for ‘East Shield’ amid Russian threat
Poland would be equipped with millions of mines under the East Shield programme
iPhone Users See Increase in Risky Phishing Scams—but There’s a Solution
How to remove fake calendar invites containing spam links from your iPhone calendar.
The UK Is Still an Attractive Destination for Dirty Money | Opinion
Criminal networks and sanctioned elites bank on systemic weaknesses in the U.K.’s anti-money laundering oversight.
All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in Each of These 3 Dividend Kings to Help Generate $578 in Passive Income in 2026
These companies pay steadily rising dividends you can bank on.
Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday shopping period, including wealthier households
The Elder Scrolls 6 Official Release Date Update Leaves Gamers Torn
The Elder Scrolls 6 just got an official release date update, and it's one that has left gamers feeling completely torn about the project's future.
Meta reportedly plans to release a smartwatch this year
Meta is reportedly gearing up to enter another segment of the wearables market. According to The Information, the company is planning to release its first smartwatch sometime this year. Meta has revived its smartwatch initiative internally called “Malibu 2,” The Information says, which will come...
Xbox Gets 4 New Free Games You've Until February 23 To Play
Discover the latest additions to Xbox's Free Play Days lineup, including Battlefield 6, Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, and more.
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
Jailing of couple on motorcycle trip for alleged spying ‘totally unjustifiable’, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper says
Study reveals impact of extreme heat and drought on Australia's jarrah forests
Western Australia's jarrah forests were unevenly impacted by the record-breaking 2023–2024 heat wave and subsequent drought, with some areas experiencing more severe tree die-off than others, according to a new study.
AI develops code faster and more reliably, solving telecom industry 'bottleneck': Airties CEO
As world leaders and tech executives congregate in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit, we spoke to Metin Taskin, CEO of Airties, about the impact the technology is having on the telecom sector. He explained that AI allows for faster and more reliable coding, which was one of the industry's biggest b...
Euronext CEO: Will Keep Investing This Year
The Euronext CEO says his company will keep investing with revenues set to rise, despite costs expected to jump this year. The pan-European exchange operator said adjusted operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization will be around €770 million in 2026, a 13% increase on 2025 and abo...
Alysa Liu leads the 'Blade Angels' quest for gold
When the first figure skater enters their starting pose in the final half of the women’s single skating event Thursday night, American Alysia Liu will be best positioned to bring home a medal for the United States.
Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service
The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter demands Team USA athletes be vetted for patriotism
Evita Duffy-Alfonso says it is ‘absurd’ to root for Olympians who have dared to call out the Trump administration, a step others have argued demonstrates a true love of country
Forget Ozempic: This Obesity‑Drug Giant Is Grabbing the Biggest Slice of the GLP‑1 Gold Rush
Ozempic's rival is generating blockbuster revenue and gaining market share.
Ex-prince Andrew arrested: What recent files revealed about his ties with Epstein
Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following new documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. These files include photographs and emails suggesting Andrew shared trade reports and discussed meetings with women. Several UK police forces are now reviewing material rela...
Dodgers are changing Mookie Betts' spot in potent new-look lineup
There really isn't a bad option here.
Google Gemini will soon tap into Maps for improved location-based answers
Get detailed answers about specific areas
Virginia Giuffre's family responds to news of former Prince Andrew's arrest
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused former Prince Andrew of assaulting her when she was a teenager, thanked police on Thursday after he was arrested.
AI agents can't teach themselves new tricks – only people can
Self-generated skills don't do much for AI agents, study finds, but human-curated skills do Teach an AI agent how to fish for information and it can feed itself with data. Tell an AI agent to figure things out on its own and it may make things worse.…
Virginia Giuffre Family Reacts to Ex-Prince Andrew Arrest
"Our broken hearts have been lifted," her siblings said.
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Show HN: LatentScore – Type a mood, get procedural/ambient music (open source)
Hey HN,I've used Generative.fm for years and love it, but I always wanted to just describe what I was in the mood for instead of scrolling through presets. So I built this.You type a text description of anything - from "mountain sunrise" to "neon city" - and it generates a procedural/ambient stream ...
How Szoboszlai became Liverpool's key man
Inside the Hungarian midfielder's season as the main character at Liverpool, his friendship with Mohamed Salah and why the Reds are keen to extend his contract.
Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Authorities in Hong Kong have expressed concern to the local Japanese consulate after a resident was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Sapporo, and have called on Tokyo to better protect visitors from the city. Thursday’s statement followed a warning issued a day earlier by the Chinese cons...