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Top Five Moments From 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
A look at the funniest moments from Friday’s All-Star celebrity game in Los Angeles.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
We voted believing in democracy, hope new govt delivers justice: Dipu Das' kin
A family in Mymensingh cast their votes hoping for justice after their son, Dipu Chandra Das, was burnt alive last December. Dipu, a garment worker, was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. His father expressed hope that the newly elected government will expedite the justice process for his son.
The Times of India
3 min read
Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe Shines With Two Game Winners on Way to Rising Stars MVP Honors
The star Sixers rookie was named the Rising Stars MVP.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
Strike appears to be first in Caribbean since November, with vast majority of recent strikes happening in the Pacific
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Even Former CEO Michael Eisner Thinks Disney Parks Have Gotten Too Expensive
Michael Eisner thinks Disneyland and Disney World are too expensive, too.
Cinemablend
4 min read
Trump news at a glance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts president’s ‘age of authoritarianism’ at European conference
Democratic representative also condemns US capture of Nicolás Maduro, Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and US support for Israel’s war on Gaza – key US politics stories from Friday, 13 February at a glance
The Guardian - US
7 min read
A woman thought she was bathing alone in her apartment. When she looked out the window a police drone was staring back
Denver police admitted its drone was on the way to the scene of a call and was part of a four-month first responder program
The Independent UK
3 min read
Hang On, Is Miley Cyrus Teasing Hannah Montana's Big Anniversary?
This is the life!
Cinemablend
3 min read
Keir Starmer to call on UK and Europe to step up commitments to Nato
British PM to tell Munich Security Conference that Europe together is ‘sleeping giant’ and will say UK won’t turn away from its allies
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Federal law would stop the cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but it isn't happening yet
A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it
The Independent UK
6 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
Out with the new, in with the 'old school' exercises: 3 strength moves that stand the test of time
Three simple weightlifting moves that build full-body strength and muscle.
Tom’s Guide
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
The Reasons Cats Are the World’s Favorite Adopted Pets
When it comes to choosing a pet, a animal consistently tops on adoption and ownership charts worldwide is cat . Their loyal, friendly, and adaptable nature makes them an ideal choice for all kinds of households. But what exactly makes the most Cats adopted pet in the world? Let’s take…
Times Pets
2 min read
Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Pet Owners
Dogs are known for their loyalty companionship but their are lot's of dogs which came out exception and proof their worth by their intelligence learning power and skills to solve problem they are smart cool and the perfect breed which anyone can look for their first time pet experience and…
Times Pets
3 min read
We voted believing in democracy, hope new govt delivers justice: Dipu Das' kin
A family in Mymensingh cast their votes hoping for justice after their son, Dipu Chandra Das, was burnt alive last December. Dipu, a garment worker, was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. His father expressed hope that the newly elected government will expedite the justice process for his son.
The Times of India
3 min read
US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
Strike appears to be first in Caribbean since November, with vast majority of recent strikes happening in the Pacific
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Trump news at a glance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts president’s ‘age of authoritarianism’ at European conference
Democratic representative also condemns US capture of Nicolás Maduro, Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and US support for Israel’s war on Gaza – key US politics stories from Friday, 13 February at a glance
The Guardian - US
7 min read
Laser weapon that shut down El Paso's skies was LOCUST system
What we know about the bizarre events leading up to the airspace closure.
Axios
3 min read
Perjury probe into ICE testimonies marks latest shooting where evidence contradicts Trump officials
Federal authorities have announced an investigation into two immigration officers who appeared to have made untruthful statements under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month
The Independent UK
7 min read
Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds
Federal immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,600 beds
The Independent UK
4 min read
4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, including a woman accused of biting off an officer’s fingertip
Four people have been indicted on federal charges stemming from clashes with federal officers in Minneapolis
The Independent UK
5 min read
Ocasio-Cortez says US military aid to Israel ‘enabled a genocide in Gaza’
New York congresswoman criticizes ‘unconditional’ US aid and calls for enforcement of Leahy laws
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving
A federal judge says the U.S. government has to bring a Babson College freshman back after officials deported her to Honduras
The Independent UK
3 min read
‘Please don’t shoot me’: Missing Wisconsin woman found dead in woods after desperate call to family
The body of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena was found in a wooded area of Menominee County, Michigan
The Independent UK
4 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
Crude Prices Recover on Dollar Weakness
March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.05 (+0.08%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0049 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday, with crude rebounding from a 1.5-week low. Crude prices recovered from early losses on Friday and posted modest gains,...
Barchart
5 min read
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Steel Dynamics Stock?
As Steel Dynamics has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
2 min read
Wendy’s becomes latest fast food joint to close hundreds of locations
Many fast food chains are intensifying efforts to attract ‘inflation-weary customers’
The Independent UK
3 min read
Crude Prices Slip as Geopolitical Risks Ease
March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.18 (-0.29%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0125 (-0.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, falling to 1.5-week lows. The easing of US-Iran tensions has lowered geopolitical risks and is weighing on crude prices. Also,...
Barchart
6 min read
6 Things To Do With Your Money Right Now After Dow Hit 50K
The Dow hitting 50,000 marked a big milestone. Experts share investing advice: stay disciplined, lock in gains, diversify and focus on long-term growth.
GOBankingRates
4 min read
This “Free” Credit Monitoring Service Just Got Sued — Here’s the Hidden Fee That’s Costing You
We all know the jingle for “free” credit reports, but a new wave of legal action in 2026 is exposing the expensive reality behind these zero-cost promises. A major class action lawsuit has gained momentum against credit monitoring giants, alleging that they use dark patterns to trick consumers into unintentional…
Thousandaire
5 min read
Restaurant diners left hangry after Costco gift card vendor goes bankrupt
‘We fully recognize and sincerely regret the impact this decision has had on our cardholders and the many local restaurants,’ the company said
The Independent UK
3 min read
Hasbro Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Hasbro has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart
3 min read
Federal law would stop the cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but it isn't happening yet
A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it
The Independent UK
6 min read
Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers
The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending
The Independent UK
4 min read
ICE wants to spend more than $38 billion to convert warehouses into massive detention centers
Officials and residents in red and blue districts across the country urge DHS to block plans to detain up to 10,000 people at a time in formerly industrial buildings
The Independent UK
7 min read
Whistleblower complaint suggests Tulsi Gabbard restricted access to an NSA report after foreign officials were caught discussing Kushner and Iran
The redacted information is slowly being revealed.
We Got This Covered
4 min read
‘She makes you sign an NDA’: Houston woman goes to celebrity stylist for $800 pixie cut. Then she goes bald 3 days later
There’s so much trust put into hairstylists at a salon. We assume the best, though we hand them the ability to enhance or destroy our confidence within one session. While social media is a useful tool for investigating their work, it not always honest.
The Mary Sue
5 min read
Canada school shooter’s online history shows fascination with violence and mass killings
Jesse Van Rootselaar created a mall shooter game on Roblox and was active on forum where users shared images of gore and mass violence
The Independent UK
8 min read
For More Flexible Giving, Consider Combining a Charitable Remainder Trust With a Donor-Advised Fund
If a charitable remainder trust puts too many constraints on your family's charitable giving, consider combining it with a donor-advised fund for more control.
Kiplinger
5 min read
The Illinois 'Cliff Tax': A Single Dollar Could Cost Families Hundreds of Thousands
Illinois' estate tax "threshold" (rather than "exemption") can surprise families, but proactive planning can help preserve more for heirs and charitable causes.
Kiplinger
7 min read
Georgia SNAP Alert: New Bill Could Ban These 7 Popular Items From Your Cart
Your grocery list might face a government-mandated makeover sooner than you think. A new bill in Georgia aims to tighten the belt on SNAP recipients by limiting choices. Proponents argue this is about health, but many families feel it is another layer of control.
Budget and the Bees
6 min read
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver - Health Care Concerns about health costs are a top issue for voters.
Roll Call
8 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
Sony Animation bosses defend decision to release KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix: "It needed time, which you do not get theatrically"
The film is now nominated for two Academy Awards
Total Film
3 min read
What happened to influencer Clavicular at Arizona State University fashion show that led to framemogging trend
“Clavicular Framemogging” is a viral internet slang phrase that began after influencer Clavicular appeared at an Arizona State University fashion show. A video showing him beside a larger fraternity member led users to joke that he was “framemogged.” The strange sounding phrase quickly turned into memes, proving how fast online…
The Times of India
3 min read
Boofing: why taking illicit drugs rectally is so risky
The route a drug takes into the body can matter as much as the drug itself – and rectal use brings risks that are rarely talked about openly.
The Conversation
7 min read
Whose Penny? Kaley Cuoco's fiancé Tom Pelphrey was clueless about The Big Bang Theory
Kaley Cuoco's fiancé Tom Pelphrey had never watched her hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory when he first met her, and he still hasn't tuned in to the nerd culture celebrating comedy series.
BANG Premier
3 min read
I Collected 250 Anonymous Confessions About Love — Here’s What I Learned
What 1,500 strangers revealed about love behind closed doors.
Marie Claire
5 min read
3 Big Mistakes I’ve Made At Universal Studios' Mardi Gras I Won’t Ever Make Again
Mistakes were made though.
Cinemablend
4 min read
Why Black Animals Are Still Waiting For Homes Despite Being Perfect Companions
Walk into almost any animal shelter in the world, and a quiet pattern reveals itself. Lighter colored pets leave first. The black ones stay behind. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months. This is not a coincidence. Across countries, cultures, and shelter systems, black animals are adopted less frequently and…
Times Pets
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
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles
The Independent UK
5 min read
Yellow warning for snow and ice in force as Arctic air freezes Britain
The alert covers most of Scotland until 12pm on Friday, with a separate warning issued for northern parts of England.
Evening Standard
3 min read
What if 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?
Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them
The Independent UK
7 min read
China has planted so many trees around the Taklamakan Desert that it's turned this 'biological void' into a carbon sink
Huge-scale ecological engineering around the edges of one of the world's largest and driest deserts has turned it into a carbon sink that absorbs more CO2 than it emits, research suggests.
LiveScience
5 min read
Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge
Hydrogen is emerging as a critical part of the low-carbon transition for industries where electrification is not a straightforward solution.
The Conversation
6 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
UT-Austin to consolidate race, ethnic and gender study programs
More than 800 students are pursuing degrees in the affected departments, which include African, Latino and gender studies.
The Texas Tribune
4 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
Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad
The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.
The Texas Tribune
4 min read
We voted believing in democracy, hope new govt delivers justice: Dipu Das' kin
A family in Mymensingh cast their votes hoping for justice after their son, Dipu Chandra Das, was burnt alive last December. Dipu, a garment worker, was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. His father expressed hope that the newly elected government will expedite the justice process for his son.
The Times of India
3 min read
Four men in unredacted files named by Ro Khanna have no ties to Epstein
Men appeared in photo lineup assembled in New York and had no apparent connection to late sex offender
The Guardian - US
6 min read
What we lose when we give up reading…
A 15-year-old's interaction with a magazine highlights our declining engagement with print. Professor Joel Halldorf's book, 'Reading Matters,' traces the book's sophisticated evolution from ancient scrolls to the printing press. This invention democratized knowledge, fostering deep reasoning and societal change, a capacity now threatened by digital distractions.
The Times of India
4 min read
Trump threatens to impose photo ID for voters for midterm elections
President insists he will also restrict mail-in voting, even if Congress fails to pass the Save America act
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Ukraine war briefing: conflict could end if Russia economically or militarily ‘exhausted’, says Germany’s Merz
Ukraine-Russia war high on the agenda at Munich Security Council; France’s Macron says world must not accept Ukraine defeated. What we know on day 1,452
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Healthcare group urges RFK Jr to resign after remarks on cocaine and toilet seats
President of Protect Our Care issues one-word statement to US health and human services secretary: ‘Resign’
The Guardian - US
3 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
In turnaround, Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in Khalistani's murder-for-hire case
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a dramatic courtroom reversal, Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in a foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Pannun, a pro-Khalistan separatist and US citizen. Gupta, 54, appearing before US magistrate judge Sarah Netburn, admitted to three counts: murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit…
The Times of India
3 min read
US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
Strike appears to be first in Caribbean since November, with vast majority of recent strikes happening in the Pacific
The Guardian - US
3 min read
AOC accuses Trump of trying to usher in ‘age of authoritarianism’ at Munich conference
Congressperson says US president and Marco Rubio are tearing apart transatlantic alliance
The Guardian - US
4 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
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
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
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
ICE reveals $38B plan for immigrant mega-jails
ICE is going on a buying spree for warehouse spaces.
Axios
3 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
Journal of Free Speech Law: "John Stuart Mill and Colonial India: Liberalism, 'Barbarism,' and Free Speech," by Randy Robertson
The article is here; from the Introduction: John Stuart Mill continues to stir trouble in the twenty-first century. Nowhere is Mill's… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "John Stuart Mill and Colonial India: Liberalism, 'Barbarism,' and Free Speech," by Randy Robertson appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
3 min read
Journal of Free Speech Law: "Cancel Culture and the Constitution: Three Reasons Why We Should Embrace Free Speech," by Judge James Ho
Based on a Constitution Day Lecture delivered at Wofford College last September 11.
Reason
3 min read
February 13, 2016
One decade since Justice Scalia's death.
Reason
9 min read
Hot Mess at the DHS
Plus: boat subsidies, metaphor alerts, and more Epstein fallout...
Reason
7 min read
Trump, Musk and now UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe – they are the enablers, making racists feel great again
With their profile and vile words, these malign provocateurs are tearing down decency’s guardrails, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Epstein Files: Why the elite kept hitting ‘reply’ to a convicted paedophile
There’s a bunch of sick f***s. And the sickest part of all of this is that so many people knew.
Newslaundry
11 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
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
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
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Palestine Action ruling vindicates the courageous – and shames the complicit
The home secretary has vowed to fight the judgment, but she and the government are on the wrong side of history, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Forget Jim Ratcliffe’s half-apology: to speak of immigrants ‘colonising’ Britain crosses a line and he must fix that
He fused an echo of Enoch Powell with the spirit of the far right’s great replacement theory. This is no way to progress a humane migration debate, says Sunder Katwala, director of British Future
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Some PR advice for the Andrew-stricken royals - try something that looks less like a $12m cover-up
A big loan to keep the case out of court doesn’t quite add up to ‘thoughts and prayers to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’. Working with the police might be a start, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Daily Guess The Country Challenge: Identify The Nation In 8 Guesses (#7)
Think you know the world better than Google Maps? Guess the Country challenges your geography instincts by turning cold facts into clever clues. Each guess gives you feedback on how close you are — distance, direction, population, size, and even flag colors — helping you zero in on the mystery…
Bored Panda
2 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
“Trust Your Instincts”: Retired FBI Agent Shares Safety Tips Online And These Are Meant For Women
Crime may be less common than headlines suggest, but awareness still matters. A former FBI agent captured attention online with a set of safety tips designed to help people stay alert and prepared. Many readers said the reminders were both practical and empowering.
Bored Panda
7 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
Charli xcx: Wuthering Heights review – atonal, amorous anthems that more than stand apart from the film
Casting off her Bratty cigarettes and sunglasses, the pop visionary channels the torments of Heathcliff and Cathy and the tumult of the Velvet Underground on her latest captivating pivot
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
‘People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!’ How Northern Ireland’s capital became the home of quality drama
From Blue Lights gossip to How to Get to Heaven from Belfast cocktails, the city has become a small-screen hotspot – and is basking in its newfound fame
The Guardian - UK
11 min read
'WandaVision' Creator Exits Marvel — But The World She Created Returns In Late 2026
'WandaVision' and 'Agatha All Along' creator Jac Schaeffer is parting ways with Marvel Studios. Here's what that might mean for the future.
Inverse
3 min read
66 Funny Memes To Scroll Through When You’re Bored
A toddler floating in the air, conversations about grass licking your feet, pandas who forgot to apply their eyeliner... In an online world that's often carefully curated, optimized and filtered, there lies a parallel universe where rebellion reigns supreme. They content comes in the form of random and unhinged memes,…
Bored Panda
2 min read
The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested
From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home
The Guardian - UK
21 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
A 'Single's Inferno' Season 5 Reunion Is Coming: Here's Everything We Know
Expect all of your lingering questions—including which couples are still together—to be answered.
Marie Claire
4 min read
Cruz Beckham gives special shoutout to parents David and Victoria in first live interview
Cruz Beckham gave a shout-out to his parents as he discussed his upcoming UK tour with his band.
The Independent UK
1 min read
Kourtney Kardashian Gives Her Valentine’s Day Manicure a "Rich Girl" Twist
Her Valentine's Day nails are anything but predictable.
Marie Claire
3 min read
Queen Camilla's New Four-Legged Friend Works on His "Royal Etiquette"
Welcome to Barkingham Palace.
Marie Claire
2 min read
Everyone will know you're a fashion person if you wear your blue jeans with striking red knitwear like Margot Robbie
Red isn't just for Valentine's Day
Woman & Home
3 min read
Hudson Williams Makes His New York Fashion Week Debut in an Icy Suit
Now he just needs to grace a front row.
Marie Claire
3 min read
I’m Retiring My Ballet Slippers—The Under-$150 High-Vamp Flats I'm Shopping at Nordstrom Instead
25 under-$150 pairs that look expensive, but aren't.
Marie Claire
4 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
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
A sexually transmitted ringworm is spreading in one US state
It can take months to treat the fungal infections, which were first reported in the U.S. in 2024
The Independent UK
4 min read
The diet experts suggest could help people with diabetes
Vegan diets can cut daily insulin use by almost 30 per cent for people with type 1 diabetes
The Independent UK
4 min read
Warning as major shortage of painkiller used by millions could last until summer
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned the shortage could last until at least June
The Independent UK
3 min read
Breakthrough injection treatment is giving people their voices back
The new treatment uses platelet-rich plasma from the patient’s blood to rejuvenate the damaged vocal cords
The Independent UK
4 min read
Finally: generational shift here for women in science
Three generations of women in one Australian family are demonstrating how the gender playing field has levelled in the field of medical science.
AAP
4 min read
Top Five Moments From 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
A look at the funniest moments from Friday’s All-Star celebrity game in Los Angeles.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe Shines With Two Game Winners on Way to Rising Stars MVP Honors
The star Sixers rookie was named the Rising Stars MVP.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
How Much Does Technique Matter When You Ride Different Bikes Off Road?
The principles remain the same, even if you have to adapt them slightly for different bikes and different situations. But that's the fun!
RideApart
5 min read
FA Cup 4th Round Predictions: Liverpool, Aston Villa Look to Navigate Tricky Ties
There’s nine FA Cup ties to sink your teeth into throughout Saturday.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
Kings’ Zach LaVine to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Hand Injury
LaVine’s 12th NBA season will end as the Kings are at the bottom of the Western Conference.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Yes, Rossi Is Racing The Bathurst 12 Hour Again, Here's How To Watch
Will the fourth time on the world-famous Mount Panorama circuit be the charm for the Doctor? Could be, and here's why.
RideApart
4 min read
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
A positive result for the hosts could see Barcelona toppled atop La Liga.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Honda Just Gave The Talon 1000R 30-Inch Tires Because Why The Heck Not?
The 2026 Honda Talon 1000R gets factory 30 inch tires, boosting ground clearance and serious off road capability.
RideApart
3 min read
Liverpool vs. Brighton—FA Cup Fourth Round: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Premier League opposition is heading to Anfield with a place in round five at stake.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
China Is Banning The 'Yoke' Steering Wheel
The yoke-style steering wheel was the hot new thing just a few years ago. Tesla pioneered the idea, with its dramatic chopped tiller debuting in the refreshed Model S and Model X in 2021. Since then, we’ve seen automakers like Lexus follow suit in the US.
Motor1
3 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
Rivian R2 Production Starts With 20,000 To 25,000 Deliveries In 2026
Rivian plans to start R2 production in the second quarter, then ramp up toward the end of the year, its CFO said Thursday.
InsideEVs
4 min read
The 2027 Toyota Highlander Gets An EV Feature Most Teslas Don't Have
Toyota is getting way more serious about EVs, and the 2027 Highlander's bidirectional charging proves it.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In The Era Of AI?
Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race.
InsideEVs
9 min read
GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know
GM will release a new EV architecture that debuts with the 2028 Escalade Iq and it brings new batteries and new features such as eyes-off automated driving.
InsideEVs
6 min read
Stranded In -35°F: Here’s How Long A Tesla Model 3 Can Keep You Warm
A 2024 Tesla Model 3 was left outside in one of the world’s coldest places. It still kept the interior temperature comfortable.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Even Valve is impressed by Deadlock's most dedicated simp, who spent hundreds of hours voting 813 times during Old Gods, New Blood: "Every single one was for Celeste"
A total of 60,776,963 votes were cast
GamesRadar
2 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
Medieval tunnel discovered in Germany were likely used for secret cult rituals
Medieval shaft was found during excavation of a Stone Age burial
The Independent UK
3 min read
Scientists ‘make people less selfish’ with shot of electricity to brain
Researchers say findings suggest being selfless is hardwired in our brains to make us take care of others
The Independent UK
4 min read
Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is
Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.
Space
7 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
SpaceX launches Crew-12 astronauts to short-staffed International Space Station. 'We have left the Earth, but the Earth has not left us.'
SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-12 mission with a quartet of astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Freedom today (Feb. 13), bound for an eight-month stint on the International Space Station.
Space
5 min read
Satellite megaconstellations continue to grow. Could their debris fall on us?
As more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched, researchers are exploring the odds people could be struck by falling debris from reentering spacecraft.
Space
4 min read
Scientists develop smart underwear to track how often people fart – the results are surprising
Device could have serious applications for tracking a range of health issues, including irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerance
The Independent UK
5 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
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
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
‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird
Number of males at RSPB Abernethy rises to 30, after ‘huge amount of work’ by conservationists in Highlands forests
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Country diary: Here be monsters – less than a millimetre long
Stanhope, Weardale: One of the best gifts I’ve ever received is a microscope. Sixty years on, it’s still a wonder to watch a mini rainforest in action
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Tony Blair’s thinktank accuses Ed Miliband of driving up energy prices
Report by Tony Blair Institute urges government to drop some green policies amid criticism of decarbonisation goal
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
China’s Yangtze River shows signs of remarkable recovery after fishing ban
Doubling of fish biomass and rebounding of endangered species shows government measures starting to work, biologists say
The Guardian - UK
5 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
Santorini who? Milos might just be Greece’s chicest island escape
And this is the hotel to know
Evening Standard
9 min read
Saunas, safaris and silence in Norfolk: a winter weekend on a rewilded retreat
A transformative conservation project encompassing East Anglia’s large but secluded Fritton Lake has high-end hospitality and nature-rich experiences at its heart
The Guardian - UK
7 min read