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Arsenal XI vs. Wigan: Wholesale Changes for FA Cup Clash—Injury News, Predicted Lineup
Arsenal are aiming to clinch a record-extending 15th FA Cup title this season.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Joe Judge Clarifies ‘Out of Context’ Fatherhood Comments From Trinidad Chambliss Hearing
Judge clarified testimony he gave at his quarterback’s eligibility hearing earlier this week, where he discussed family dynamics of football players.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Why Harry Potter's New Lucius Malfoy Actor Says The Series Has 'A Really Special Atmosphere' Despite J.K. Rowling Controversy
The new Malfoy actor is weighing in.
Cinemablend
5 min read
Spencer Pratt’s sister Stephanie rants against his mayoral bid: ‘Vote for stupidity’
‘LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor,’ Stephanie wrote on X
The Independent UK
4 min read
These 7 Captivating Plants Have Mythical Origins – and They’re Easy to Grow in Any Yard
Fill your yard with plants that are steeped in myth and meaning
Homes & Gardens
8 min read
This image just won top honors at world's respected photography competition: "I blended four exposures to form this HDR image"
This beautiful scenic view of a valley at sunset secured the photographer the prestigious title of International Garden Photographer of the Year
Digital Camera World
3 min read
The Long-Living Felines: Cats That Grow Older With Grace
Cats do not simply grow old. They soften, they slow, they become quieter versions of magic we once held in our arms as kittens. Some cats seem to age with an elegance that feels almost poetic. Their eyes stay curious, their movements calm, their presence grounding. These are the cats…
Times Pets
9 min read
One third of the South Korean population is raising a pet; government data reveals an interesting fact
Having a pet at home is one of the most cherished things for many of us. To play with them, to take care of them, and to be loved by them — all these are blissful feelings that only a pet owner can truly understand. We often wish everyone in…
Times Pets
3 min read
Citrus Trees in Pots Bring Fragrance and Fruit to Small Spaces – 5 of the Best for Year-Round Summer Vibes
Discover the advantages of growing citrus trees in pots, and which are the easiest for beginners
Homes & Gardens
8 min read
Rio carnival to offer towering tribute to Lula, ‘the greatest Brazilian of all time’
Brazil president to receive unprecedented honour at opening night of procession with a giant effigy of him
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Hand-reared endangered red panda cub takes first steps in new habitat
Asha had to be hand-reared by keepers after her mother died suddenly in September.
Evening Standard
2 min read
How far you can run might be down to brain not brawn, study finds
Brain cells found to help body recover faster after exercise
The Independent UK
4 min read
Why Don’t Olympic Figure Skaters Get Dizzy?
Here’s how Olympics figure skaters are able to spin so many times during their routines.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
'I’m a Pilates instructor, and I recommend these 5 core exercises to help older clients build strength and improve posture'
Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enhance your balance with these five senior-friendly Pilates exercises. Gentle, effective, and easy to follow at home.
Tom’s Guide
4 min read
Joe Judge Clarifies ‘Out of Context’ Fatherhood Comments From Trinidad Chambliss Hearing
Judge clarified testimony he gave at his quarterback’s eligibility hearing earlier this week, where he discussed family dynamics of football players.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Spencer Pratt’s sister Stephanie rants against his mayoral bid: ‘Vote for stupidity’
‘LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor,’ Stephanie wrote on X
The Independent UK
4 min read
Team USA Goalie Jeremy Swayman’s Ugly Mistake vs. Denmark Might Not Have Been His Fault
Jeremy Swayman may have had some difficulty detecting Denmark’s second goal, thanks to the dark boards at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17
Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.
The Times of India
3 min read
Shocking footage appears to show scared children running from New Jersey bus stop as school blames nearby federal operation
Students in doorbell camera footage can be heard warning other children about the presence of ICE agents
The Independent UK
4 min read
Canadian Curler Curses Out Sweden Over Cheating Allegations: A Full Breakdown of the Fallout
Friday’s round robin match between Canada and Sweden was quite the controversial one.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Canada’s curling war of words with Sweden escalates after warning over ‘F-bomb’
The Canadian curler at the centre of a cheating row at the Winter Olympics has denied any wrongdoing, accusing the Swedish team of trying to ‘catch us in the act’
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
How Epstein leveraged the Nobel Peace Prize to connect with the world’s most powerful
The ex-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize committee appears hundreds of times in the files
The Independent UK
4 min read
Danish state could face legal action over deal that gives US powers on its soil
Claims that agreement is unconstitutional could pose problems in talks with Washington over Greenland
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
AI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor in some sectors rather than replace workers in all sectors, top economist says
"Maybe there is a J‑curve effect for AI, where it takes time for AI to show up in the macro data. Maybe not."
Fortune
4 min read
Bias is eating your AI budget
The commercial risks of poorly governed automation are now impossible for business leaders to ignore.
TechRadar
7 min read
6 New Tax Forms That Could Trigger an IRS Audit for Seniors This Year
Tax season is stressful enough, but for the 2025 filing year (filed in 2026), the IRS has introduced a suite of new forms and reporting...
Saving Advice
5 min read
How To Get a Mortgage With Just 3% Down in 2026
Many buyers can qualify for a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down. On a $400,000 home, that's only $12,000.
GOBankingRates
6 min read
Slate Truck: Everything We Know About The Sub-$30,000 EV
A new American startup is working to bring an affordable, simple electric truck to the masses. Here’s what you can expect.
InsideEVs
7 min read
Ring Drops Controversial Partner After Super Bowl Ad Backlash
The move is a rare win for privacy, both for users and their neighbors.
Reason
4 min read
Top analyst warns the economy is figuring out how to grow without creating new jobs, leaving a major vulnerability
The economy will grow because of higher productivity, aided in part by AI, says Michael Pearce of Oxford Economics. But people aren’t core to that story.
Fortune
4 min read
Software sector sell-off: Which European companies are hit?
AI anxiety is reshaping the software sector's landscape. What started as a US sell-off has become a reckoning for Europe's tech giants.
Euronews
7 min read
Framework's latest update brings more bad news about memory and storage pricing crisis — RAM costs increased to $12 to $16 per GB, recommends purchasing some models elsewhere for Framework Laptop DIY Edition customers
Framework said that it's releasing a monthly update to monitor the memory chip situation and also announced that it will try to keep its RAM pricing as close as possible to the weighted average of its costs.
Tom’s Hardware
3 min read
'If someone can inject instructions or spurious facts into your AI’s memory, they gain persistent influence over your future interactions': Microsoft warns AI recommendations are being "poisoned" to serve up malicious results
AI Recommendation Poisoning is real and already out there, Microsoft warns.
TechRadar
3 min read
The ‘president of peace’ at it again: Trump posts ominous image of aircraft carrier and brags about U.S. fighter jets as tensions with Iran rise
"Comply or else" is Trump's idea of enforcing peace.
We Got This Covered
3 min read
The “Tax Refund” Email That Installs Malware on Your Phone
Around half (49%) of Americans are dependent on their tax refunds to make ends meet each year. As people begin to submit their information to the IRS, many are waiting with quiet anticipation for their refunds. Any communication about their refunds brings a wave of excitement, concern, or anxiety. So,…
Clever Dude
5 min read
8 Shared Household Costs That Destroy Family Relationships
Money doesn’t just pay the bills; it reshapes power, expectations, and emotional boundaries inside a home. A shared living space turns everyday expenses into quiet pressure points that grow heavier with every unpaid balance and unspoken assumption.
Everybody Loves Your Money
7 min read
The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears
Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packages
The Guardian - US
7 min read
State 1099-K Rules Still Create Reporting Confusion
Have you ever stared at a 1099‑K form and wondered if someone slipped it into your mailbox as a prank? If tax paperwork ever felt like a cryptic puzzle where every state speaks a slightly different language, you’re not alone.
The Free Financial Advisor
6 min read
The Out-of-Network Lab Test That Can Bypass Surprise Billing Laws
Have you ever wondered how a routine blood test could turn into a jaw‑dropping bill?
The Free Financial Advisor
5 min read
The Minneapolis brass band bringing joy amid grief: ‘When people see us playing, it gives them hope’
Brass Solidarity was formed after George Floyd’s murder, and now also marks the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at its weekly meetup
The Guardian - US
6 min read
8 Procedures That Can Be Cheaper Without Insurance
In the twisted logic of the 2026 healthcare market, having insurance does not always guarantee the lowest price. For patients with high-deductible plans, the “negotiated...
Saving Advice
5 min read
6 Retirement Income Myths That Are Falling Apart This Winter
Retirement planning is often built on “rules of thumb” that work well in spreadsheets but fail in the messy reality of the 2026 economy. For...
Saving Advice
5 min read
Find Out How Being Married Could Keep You From Cashing In Your 2K Dividend Check
Here's a look at what's currently known about the proposed dividend and how your filing status could get in the way. 
GOBankingRates
4 min read
Apparently, Conan O’Brien Had A Fake Sketch He Pitched To 'Every Single' SNL Host
What could have been!
Cinemablend
3 min read
OK, I Am Living For This Fan Idea About What They Should Do With The F1 Sequel (And How Tom Cruise Could Be Involved)
Make this movie now.
Cinemablend
3 min read
Redditor’s 50-cent thrift store purchase just turned into a massive national treasure
Finding history in a thrift store bin.
We Got This Covered
3 min read
The Simpsons showrunner says series will ‘never have a finale’
Unusual way long-running animated series would end has been revealed
The Independent UK
3 min read
Bad Bunny gets first solo UK Top 10 hits thanks to Super Bowl boost
The Puerto Rican star’s album Debí Tirar Más Fotos jumps to No 2, while the song DTMF rises to No 4
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Jimmy Kimmel on Maga: ‘It’s such a delicate balance between stupid and evil’
Late-night host discussed Bondi’s behavior during judiciary hearings and how Trump might spend Valentine’s Day
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Wuthering Heights Is a Kinky, Revisionist Fever Dream
A problematic hyperpop romance that collides with the manosphere
Reason
5 min read
Hang On, Is Miley Cyrus Teasing Hannah Montana's Big Anniversary?
This is the life!
Cinemablend
3 min read
Good Omens Is Coming Back, But With the Neil Gaiman Dark Cloud Over It
What is right or wrong with watching Good Omens season 3?
The Mary Sue
3 min read
“Meals Aren’t Cooked Every Night”: Mother-And-Father-In-Law Cross A Line By Threatening CPS Over Messy Home
These in-laws threatened to call CPS on new parents and later used the good ol' excuse, "It was just a joke." But the parents didn't take lightly to the threats, taking immediate action to make sure the grandparents would have no rights to their daughter and even considered going no…
Bored Panda
5 min read
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages
The Independent UK
4 min read
Winter storm threatens travel across Northern California this Presidents Day weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a stark warning and urging “extreme caution” to those travelling
The Independent UK
3 min read
These Potted Fruit Trees Are Failing in Cold Weather — Experts Explain Why
If your container citrus looked fine all summer and now seems to be collapsing the moment cold weather hits, you’re not alone. A pot changes everything about how roots experience winter, and small mistakes can snowball fast into leaf drop, dieback, or a plant that never wakes up right. The…
Frugal Gardening
7 min read
Maximising time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last
All solar panels degrade over time, but expert installation and regular maintenance can prevent an early sunset on their lifespan
The Guardian - AU
6 min read
Britain’s relentless rain shows climate predictions playing out as expected
Large parts of the UK are experiencing relentless rainfall, with some places seeing rain for 41 consecutive days and counting. In Reading, in the south east of England, our university’s official rain gauge has recorded precipitation on 31 consecutive days – unprecedented in records stretching all the way back to…
The Conversation
6 min read
China's emissions are flatlining — and may be falling — in critical turning point for biggest emitter, report says
The carbon emissions of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter have plateaued for nearly two years.
LiveScience
4 min read
Trump news at a glance: White House rejects climate science and opens door to more pollution
Administration revokes bedrock scientific determination that removes government’s ability to limit pollution from cars and trucks
The Guardian - US
6 min read
'Cloud streets' stream from the Florida coast | Space photo of the day for Feb. 12, 2026
The strange clouds formed due to the freezing air sweeping southwards over Florida in early February.
Space
3 min read
California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires
The Independent UK
4 min read
It's Not Just Auto Stop/Start. The EPA Wants To Gut Emissions Regulations
Update: This story has been updated with specific details related to criteria pollutants and air toxics, as outlined by the EPA.
Motor1
4 min read
Early voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Early voting in person runs from Feb. 17-27. This guide explains your rights at Texas polls.
The Texas Tribune
9 min read
Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims
HUD is investigating whether the project that had been called the East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated based on race or national origin.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
Comptroller candidate Don Huffines’ family owns former Epstein ranch in New Mexico
Huffines' campaign said the candidate’s family bought the ranch at a public auction four years after Jeffrey Epstein died.
The Texas Tribune
2 min read
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Dallas of spending too little on police
In a new lawsuit, Paxton accused city officials of under-calculating how much money should go to law enforcement under a voter-backed provision.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
Texans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?
Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use. Local officials, some enticed by a tax boon, say they have little power to stop the rush.
The Texas Tribune
18 min read
AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
The board reprimanded Dr. Mary Bowden last year after she prescribed ivermectin to a patient at a Fort Worth hospital during the height of the pandemic.
The Texas Tribune
6 min read
A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas.
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
The Texas Tribune
22 min read
In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive
Jasmine Crockett has built enormous enthusiasm among Black voters based in part on her reputation as a fighter, while her opponent in the Texas primary, James Talarico, has struggled to win their support.
The Texas Tribune
16 min read
In Texas attorney general race, Mayes Middleton runs on conservative, not courtroom, record
Middleton has the money and the endorsements. But his primary opponents say he lacks key legal experience to be Texas’ top lawyer.
The Texas Tribune
11 min read
Man pushes woman on to New York subway tracks before punching another repeatedly in the face: police
Curtis Signal, 25, was arrested following the violent attack in Brooklyn Saturday at a nearby men’s shelter
The Independent UK
3 min read
Bangladesh polls: Tarique Rahman's BNP plans to invite PM Modi to its swearing-in ceremony
PM Modi will be invited to the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt in Bangladesh led by BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who wants to engage constructively with India. Senior BNP functionaries indicated that Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and other heads of govt of Saarc countries will also be invited.
The Times of India
2 min read
Hardline outfit Jamaat-e-Islami alleges irregularities, calls for recount in 30 seats
Dhaka: Amid preparations by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to form the next govt, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday called for a recount in 30 constituencies for the 13th parliamentary election, alleging irregularities in the vote-counting process.
The Times of India
1 min read
‘The time of monsters’: everyone is quoting Gramsci – but what did he actually say?
Line handily sums up people’s bewilderment at state of world, but it isn’t quite what the Marxist thinker wrote
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Venezuelan deportee can return to US but fears repeat of ordeal: ‘I’m not over that nightmare yet’
Luis Muñoz Pinto, 27, who was sent to notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador, would like to clear his name after US judge’s ruling
The Guardian - US
7 min read
Bangladesh polls: After Hasina, Delhi gears up for new regime in Dhaka; PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman on his party's election victory, signaling a shift in New Delhi's approach. While endorsing the poll process, India faces new security concerns with the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami. New Delhi aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on peace, progress, and shared development…
The Times of India
4 min read
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Bangladesh polls: 4 from minority communities secure victory
Four candidates from religious minority communities have won seats in the Bangladesh elections, all representing the BNP. This outcome is significant given recent violence targeting the Hindu minority. Among the victors are former state minister Gayeswar Chandra Roy and BNP vice chairman Nitai Roy Chowdhury, who secured substantial victories.
The Times of India
2 min read
Jamaat wins in Bangla border areas spark worries
Alarm bells ring for India as hardline Jamaat-e-Islami and allies secure significant wins in Bangladesh border regions. This surge, the party's best in over two decades, fuels concerns about radicalization on both sides of the India-Bangladesh frontier. BJP highlights the historical ties between Jamaat and Pakistan, raising security anxieties for…
The Times of India
2 min read
Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace deal
Speaking in Munich, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for a clear date for his country to be allowed to join the EU
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Limited government shutdown likely to linger for at least 10 days as Congress takes break
13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains funded
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Fragmenting Latino vote now a wildcard in elections
The Latino vote is more unpredictable than ever.
Axios
5 min read
"The Quality of Counsel's Filings Further Deteriorated"
"AI presents opportunities for efficiency gains to be sure, but the costs to clients and public faith in attorneys is steep where ethical duties and judgment are cast aside and a litigation put on autopilot."
Reason
8 min read
Mr. Wonderful v. BitBoy Crypto: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Awarded $2.8M in Defamation Suit
Defendant has apparently "informed his psychiatrist ... that he believes he is dead and in a waiting room for Hell."
Reason
9 min read
A Federal Judge Explains Why Trump Can't Jail Legislators for Producing a Video That Offended Him
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon notes that Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about unlawful military orders were "unquestionably protected" by the First Amendment.
Reason
8 min read
Democrats to Pam Bondi on Justice Department's Epstein files "spying": "Stop now"
The lawmakers are also pressing for access to unreleased and fully unredacted Epstein documents.
Axios
3 min read
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Shooting in a car, discrimination in the air, and injuries at sea.
Reason
9 min read
Scoop: Cuba hardliners ask Trump's DOJ to indict Raul Castro
It would be the latest move by his administration aimed at pressuring Cuba's struggling government to change its communist leadership.
Axios
3 min read
Far right renews demand for Epstein answers after Bondi hearing
Influential right-wing figures say the Justice Department mishandled the case.
Axios
4 min read
The Cowardice of the Republican 'Tariff Skeptics'
Finally given a chance to influence trade policy, the vast majority of House Republicans decided it was more important to keep President Donald Trump happy.
Reason
6 min read
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges related to church ICE protest coverage
Lemon was charged after the protest drew outrage from conservative politicians and influencers.
Axios
2 min read
Voices: Keir Starmer is right to embrace our European future
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In defence and economics, Britain’s interests lie in closer cooperation with its neighbours
The Independent UK
4 min read
The ‘grey divorce’ phenomenon doesn’t signal a retreat from love. It’s a redefinition of it
Love has long been framed as a pursuit of the young, but this narrative lags behind reality
The Guardian - AU
6 min read
Learn this from Bezos and the Washington Post: with hyper-capitalists in charge, your news is not safe
His shameful stewardship of a once great title highlights how much we lose when private interest eclipses the public good, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Valentine’s lamps, Easter rugs: ‘seasonal decor’ has become a year-long tat-fest
This year-round churn profits shops and content creators, but not the rest of us. Nobody needs ‘autumn oven gloves’, says freelance writer Amelia Tait
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Given the toxicity of social media, a moral question now faces all of us: is it still ethical to use it?
With so many platforms rife with racism, misogyny and far-right rhetoric, there must be a point where decent people walk away, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
OPINION - From Epstein to Mandelson to McSweeney, the lights are going out on Starmer’s project
There is no one of substance in this Cabinet who can distance themselves from McSweeney or Mandelson
Evening Standard
6 min read
Voices: The government has left itself almost powerless against Palestine Action
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: While it was always absurd for the home secretary to categorise the direct action group as a terrorist organisation – placing it in the same bracket as Isis and the Provisional IRA – there are better ways for its activists to win the argument than by…
The Independent UK
6 min read
Is Jacob Elordi really what Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights should look like?
Bad boy Heathcliff is described as ethnically ambiguous and ‘dark’ in the novel, yet is played by a pretty straightforward white Australian Elordi
The Guardian - US
6 min read
John Donnelly obituary
Other lives: Architect and tutor whose built projects included conservation design and work for British Waterways
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on Starmer’s trust crisis: it is unlikely to be managed away
Editorial: At a moment of stagnation and political drift, Andy Burnham’s push for a new plan suggests the centre-left debate has moved beyond Downing Street
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
‘Full of emotional wisdom’: Guardian writers on the best movie romances you might not have seen
For Valentine’s Day, writers picked their favourite lesser-known film love stories – from a dom-sub chamberpiece to a magical teen comedy
The Guardian - US
14 min read
35 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time Remains Chillingly Relevant
'The Silence of the Lambs' scares us with serial killers and glass ceilings.
Inverse
5 min read
44 Autopsy Findings That Were So Strange, Even Doctors Were Speechless
Many people fear death, but one small comfort is that we won’t be the ones handling what comes next. That responsibility often falls to pathologists and other medical professionals tasked with caring for our bodies, and the things they encounter can be genuinely shocking. Online, autopsy workers have been sharing…
Bored Panda
31 min read
If Photoshop Disappeared, People Could Not Explain These Unhinged And Wild Pics
Imagine discovering bizarre, impossible images with no concept of digital editing. That was the prompt that inspired this thread, and the internet did not disappoint. From subtle illusions to outright absurdity, these Photoshop creations would be nearly impossible to justify.
Bored Panda
6 min read
'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' May Have Just Confirmed A Wild Fan Theory
A leaked spoiler from Egg himself may mean a strange canon theory still holds water.
Inverse
4 min read
Richard Young tells of photographing ‘lovely’ Amy Winehouse
Young became friends with many of his famous subjects including Freddie Mercury and George Harrison after his career took off in the 1970s.
Evening Standard
3 min read
'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Biggest Oversight Could've Solved A Crucial Character Problem
What appears to be a superficial detail from the original books is now a major regret from the 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' showrunner.
Inverse
5 min read
The Legendary Epic That Inspired 'Dune' Just Got A Huge Upgrade
Frank Herbert's dream began with T. E. Lawrence's real-life adventure.
Inverse
7 min read
39 Years Later, Star Trek Has Reimagined Its Most Famous Power Couple — With A Twist
Zoë Steiner and Sandro Rosta talk to Inverse about how Caleb and Tamira on 'Starfleet Academy' are, and are not, the new Riker and Troi of Star Trek lore.
Inverse
3 min read
'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Ending Explained: Was It All A Simulation?
Gore Verbinski reveals why the cliffhanger ending of his new sci-fi action comedy was intentional, and what it says about the revolution against AI.
Inverse
6 min read
‘Regrets? Number one: smoking. Number two: taking it up the wrong hole’: Tracey Emin on reputation, radical honesty – and Reform
She scandalised the art world in the 1990s with her unmade bed, partied hard in the 2000s – then a brush with death turned the artist’s life upside down. Now she’s as frank as ever
The Guardian - UK
21 min read
From young men looking for no-strings sex to the 92-year-old who lied about his age: older women on the truth about dating in later life
Five women on both sides of the Atlantic reveal what it’s like trying to find a partner in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s
The Guardian - UK
13 min read
‘Reminded me of a cheese, onion and mayo sandwich’: the best (and worst) supermarket quiche, tasted and rated
Which quiche egg-celled and which crumbled in the face of our rigorous taste test?
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
If Everything Is Annoying You Right Now, These 53 Memes Might Help Lighten Your Mood
Some days feel heavier than others, and all you really need is a small moment of laughter to reset. That’s where these memes come in. Pulled straight from the internet’s funniest corners, this collection captures everyday struggles, awkward thoughts, and painfully relatable moments with perfect comedic timing. Scroll through these…
Bored Panda
7 min read
Chief mouser Palmerston dies after swapping Foreign Office for Bermuda
Social media account for Palmerston, who retired in 2020, announces death of ‘Diplocat extraordinaire’
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
40 Random Tweets That Have No Business Being So Funny
One of the best things about the internet is that it can connect you to countless people from all around the globe. And by meeting or communicating with these people, you might just realize that you've never had a unique experience in your life. Here's a list of hilarious posts…
Bored Panda
1 min read
I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. In the water I feel calm; on land I feel strong
It was a wobbly start. But each day I felt my balance, strength and balance improving
The Guardian - AU
4 min read
The Masked Singer UK ends with Moth unmasked and Maya Jama satisfied
The Masked Singer UK 2026 ended with a jaw-dropping final reveal. Hidden beneath the shimmering, jewel toned ‘Moth’ costume was Keisha Buchanan, the Sugababes singer and songwriter, who secured victory after weeks of intrigue.
The Independent UK
1 min read
US justice department sues Harvard over admissions records access
Justice department accuses university of failing to comply with government’s request for over 10 months
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Dakota Johnson Styles Her Calvin Klein Runway Look With $46,000-Worth of Jewels and Aquazzura Boots
Currently winning New York Fashion Week.
Marie Claire
3 min read
Children from at least seven schools hospitalised in north London measles outbreak
More than 60 measles cases have been reported in London this year
The Independent UK
5 min read
Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release
The Trump administration has used fraud in safety net programs as justification for deep spending cuts.
Axios
3 min read
RFK Jr. shakes up top health department staff
Two senior officials, including one who was running the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are leaving their posts.
Axios
2 min read
MAHA's midterm election test
Embracing Kennedy could boost Republicans' chances of keeping control of Congress or further alienate voters.
Axios
6 min read
These high-protein chicken enchiladas are the comfort food that actually keeps you full
Creamy, cheesy and satisfying with macros that you can feel good about
Fit & Well
3 min read
Want to start running? A personal trainer recommends doing these four exercises before hitting the treadmill
Strengthening these areas can prevent injury and improve your running
Fit & Well
4 min read
New to exercise? A certified personal trainer recommends starting with this 10-minute routine that strengthens the lower body
Build foundational strength in the quads, glutes, hamstrings and hips with these four exercises
Fit & Well
5 min read
Scientists say they now know what went wrong with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine
Some people who took the shots developed a rare and severe type of blood clot called VITT
The Independent UK
4 min read
Thousands of mental health patients could receive better treatment thanks to major study
The research, which is being supported by 10 NHS trusts, could “transform” the understanding of severe mental illness, officials said
The Independent UK
4 min read
Americans are getting chronic illnesses more often and earlier in life, report finds
The cost of health care is also growing more expensive, with two-thirds of U.S. adults worrying about paying the bills
The Independent UK
5 min read
Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Chase £95 Million Premier League Star; PSG Plan Real Madrid Raid
Marc Cucurella, Elliot Anderson, Robert Lewandowski and Julian Ryerson all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
Adam Silver Stresses Urgency in WNBA CBA Negotiations
The NBA commissioner said negotiations over the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement need to pick up speed.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Stellantis Is Bringing Back Diesel Due To 'Customer Demand'
Stellantis has undergone tremendous changes over the last year. The automaker put the Hemi V8 back into the Ram 1500, discontinued Chrysler and Jeep’s plug-in hybrids, and killed Ram’s electric truck before it even hit the market. Now, the company is resurrecting—and keeping—diesel engines in Europe.  
Motor1
2 min read
25 years after the death of Dale Earnhardt, we remember NASCAR's darkest day
There will only ever be one Dale Earnhardt, and 25 years after the race that claimed his life, his shadow looms large over the sport he left behind
Motorsport
10 min read
How to Watch Chivas vs. America on TV, Live Stream: Liga MX Clasico Nacional
Mexico will look to snap a four-game winless streak.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
The Owner of Easyriders Magazine Just Published, and Took Down, a Pro Pedophilia Story
The owner of Easyriders Magazine, the OG of chopper culture print books, just posted and then subsequently removed, a graphic story about a biker engaging in pedophilia.
RideApart
8 min read
Anatomy of an upset: how Ilia Malinin lost Olympic figure skating gold
The Quad God entered the Olympic free skate in control. Seven minutes later, early errors and scoring reality produced one of skating’s most shocking finishes
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Damian Lillard Wins Record-Tying Third NBA Three-Point Contest Despite Achilles Injury
The Trail Blazers guard may have seen the competition court for the only time this season, but he made it count.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Joe Judge Clarifies ‘Out of Context’ Fatherhood Comments From Trinidad Chambliss Hearing
Judge clarified testimony he gave at his quarterback’s eligibility hearing earlier this week, where he discussed family dynamics of football players.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
How Zarco plans to become lead Honda rider in MotoGP 2026
After a tricky end to 2025, Zarco has a chance to re-establish himself as Honda’s reference rider this year
Autosport
5 min read
Slate Truck: Everything We Know About The Sub-$30,000 EV
A new American startup is working to bring an affordable, simple electric truck to the masses. Here’s what you can expect.
InsideEVs
7 min read
Charging Demand Is Growing, But Charging Infrastructure Isn't Keeping Up
ChargePoint says it added 190,000 EV chargers last year. That still isn't keeping up with demand from drivers.
InsideEVs
4 min read
I Spent A Week With The Cadillac Vistiq. Here’s Why I Didn’t Want To Give It Back
Most EVs from legacy automakers feel like gas cars hastily stuffed with batteries. Not the Vistiq, though.
InsideEVs
11 min read
The Rivian R2 Squeezed Out Six Extra Miles Of Range With This Innovative Design
Rivian engineers hid the rear wiper for the upcoming R2 inside of the tailgate. Here's why they did it.
InsideEVs
4 min read
Rivian R2 And Toyota Highlander: Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs?
Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed?
InsideEVs
2 min read
The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears
Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packages
The Guardian - US
7 min read
I'm convinced Fallout season 2 has set the board for Fallout 5
Opinion | Bethesda has a chance to do something incredible with The Enclave following the success of the Amazon series
GamesRadar
7 min read
My favorite Zelda: Breath of the Wild-like indie has a new expansion that doubles the size of the game, and it even follows Tears of the Kingdom with an underground twist
Lil Gator Game: In the Dark is out now
GamesRadar
2 min read
Ori boss shares "one of the crazier ideas" for a possible third game that would flip the Metroidvania on its head: "Think Katamari, but with a Ghibli-twist"
"I always loved the idea that we'd get to play a Spirit Tree"
GamesRadar
2 min read
Launching a new studio with former Forza Horizon and Codemaster devs is like "taking the best singers from the best boy bands in the world," says studio head
Interview | A trip through the Collected Works of simcade savant and Lighthouse Games studio head Gavin Raeburn, who has made a habit out of revolutionizing a genre
GamesRadar
19 min read
7 love-struck sci-fi TV series to snuggle up with on Valentine's Day
From 'Roswell' to 'Outlander,' these romantic sci-fi TV series are guaranteed to warm cold hearts this winter.
Space
7 min read
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 197 — Inside UNOOSA
On Episode 197 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Aarti Holla-Maini and Rick Jenet about the importance of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.
Space
2 min read
Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)
The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.
Space
3 min read
A stellar treat for Valentine's Day: Heart-shaped outburst stuns astronomers
Astronomers have spotted a heart in the cosmos — not Cupid's doing, but a dying star shedding its layers — just in time for Valentine's Day.
Space
3 min read
SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have a Valentine's Day date with the space station today. Watch the docking live
SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission will dock with the short-staffed International Space Station this afternoon (Feb. 14), and you can watch the off-Earth action live.
Space
3 min read
'The beacons were lit!' Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after 'Lord of the Rings' locations
Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.
Space
4 min read
A mystery object is dimming a distant star. Could it be a massive exoplanet, or a 'failed star'?
A mysterious object has caused a long-lasting and extreme dimming of a distant star, but is this object a 'failed star' brown dwarf, or an exceptionally massive super-Jupiter exoplanet?
Space
5 min read
Has 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' just unleashed its very own Khan?
After an inauspicious debut, Paul Giamatti's space pirate has emerged as a villain to be reckoned with on 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.'
Space
7 min read
Markiplier's 'Iron Lung' is a welcome return to grindhouse sci-fi films of the '90s
YouTube's superstar serves up a disturbing indie thriller bathed in blood for his directorial debut
Space
5 min read
Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026
One to orbit, one to the moon.
Space
3 min read
Trump’s repeal of landmark Obama-era climate rule: four key takeaways
Environmental groups say ‘cynical and devastating’ reversal of endangerment finding has grave implications
The Guardian - US
7 min read
How Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste Could Lie Beneath a North Texas Elementary School
A massive Dallas-Fort Worth subdivision and a school have risen atop layers of oil and gas drilling waste. One worker who helped spread the material is speaking out.
Texas Observer
20 min read
Democratic senators launch inquiry into EPA’s repeal of key air pollution enforcement measure
Senators said repeal was ‘particularly troubling’ and was counter to EPA’s mandate to protect human health
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Local Environmental Groups Are Still Reeling from Trump’s DOGE Cuts
Since last year, the EPA has cut millions of dollars in grants previously awarded for environmental initiatives in Texas during the Biden administration.
Texas Observer
9 min read
Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters
Exclusive: High levels of banned ‘forever chemical’ have been detected in rivers and groundwater at 25 sites
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Country diary: There’s a monster looming over our garden
Cardiff: It steals light, it discourages growth at its base, and it blocks what was once a panoramic view. How do I make peace with it?
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Social inequality is thriving in the hive
Brief letters: Beehive socialism | Ratcliffe’s apology | Tommy Cooper’s dream | Valentine’s Day | Love boat
The Guardian - UK
2 min read
Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss – for their sake as much as ours
Scientists believe we’re seeing the largest loss of life since the dinosaurs – and it’s a risk to the global economy. Governments and companies need to work together on solutions
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status
Choice could prove difficult for Thames Water, which is trying to push through a water recycling scheme nearby
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Three dead, many without power after storm lashes France and Spain
Three people have died in weather-related accidents in France and Spain after a storm tore through the region, officials said Friday, ripping up trees and flooding roads and leaving many thousands without power.
Radio France Internationale
2 min read
10 of the most romantic hotels, pubs, cabins and cottages for a cosy UK getaway
It’s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds’ huts in Somerset to a chateau in Wales
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Grand Hotel Bristol: Wes Anderson meets A-list glamour on the Italian Riviera
This luxury spa hotel in charming town of Rapallo is the place to relax and enjoy this stunning stretch of Italian coastline
Evening Standard
7 min read
Relentless UK rain prompts surge in February half-term holiday bookings
Travel agents and airlines say ‘perfect storm’ of bad weather and bad news prompts 9 per cent rise in sunny destination bookings as Britons flee ‘January blues’
The Independent UK
5 min read
The best last minute half-term holidays to book now
Holiday bookings are up this half term, but it’s not too late for a great escape
Evening Standard
3 min read
How to spend one perfect day in Paris
Where to eat, shop and wander on a day trip to the French capital
Evening Standard
4 min read
‘It feels as if I’m in a Richard Curtis film’: readers’ favourite romantic trips in Europe
Romance is in the air on a roof terrace in Venice, rowing across Lake Bled and a fairytale garden in Stuttgart
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Slide away! How to enjoy an aquatic odyssey in the heart of Dubai
Dubbed ‘the gateway to Dubai’ and boasting the world’s largest water slide park and open-air marine aquarium, Ped Millichamp checks out Atlantis The Palm resort in the UAE
Evening Standard
8 min read
Coworth Park: The school holiday escape of your dreams
Coworth Park near Ascot combines luxe relaxation with life-enhancing activities to leave all members of the family glowing
Evening Standard
10 min read
...At Sloane, Chelsea: Is this London's most romantic hotel?
A hotel to seduce in, but also to be seduced by, says David Ellis
Evening Standard
5 min read
‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train
Being a passenger in this vast country is ‘a full-blooded immersion in the local’, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the rails
The Guardian - UK
8 min read