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How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia — static01.nyt.com

How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia

Nytimes reports that workers arrived unannounced with crowbars on Jan. 22 and pried 30 interpretive signs from the walls of the President’s House, an open-air site in Philadelphia that commemorates George Washington and the enslaved people who served him. The removals have made the site a focal point in

Rebecca Ferguson’s Mercy Struggles at Box Office, Trails Chernobyl Diaries — static0.colliderimages.com

Rebecca Ferguson’s Mercy Struggles at Box Office, Trails Chernobyl Diaries

In a report from Collider, the new sci-fi movie Mercy has had a difficult theatrical run, reportedly grossing only a third of its production budget domestically; it stars Rebecca Ferguson and Chris Pratt. Mercy uses the "screenlife" format, in which action unfolds on digital screens, and was directed

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly captured in Caracas — i.guim.co.uk

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly captured in Caracas

Theguardian reports that Alex Saab, a close and powerful associate of the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained during a joint operation by Venezuela’s intelligence agency and the FBI. Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman long considered Maduro’s frontman, was removed from his government position a fortnight

Micky van de Ven urged to join bigger clubs as Tottenham struggles continue — assets.goal.com

Micky van de Ven urged to join bigger clubs as Tottenham struggles continue

Coverage from Goal reports that former Netherlands international Eljero Elia has urged Micky van de Ven to move to one of Europe’s top clubs this summer as Tottenham continue to struggle under head coach Thomas Frank. Van de Ven, the 24-year-old centre-back, has been a standout performer in an

Top business book recommendations from Selkirk Sport founders — i.insider.com

Top business book recommendations from Selkirk Sport founders

Businessinsider reports Mike and Rob Barnes, founders of Selkirk Sport, shared six business-book recommendations and said they prefer autobiographies as a way to learn from other founders and executives. The brothers began by selling airsoft equipment from their father's basement as a homeschool project and later launched a

Newcastle’s Saudi vision faces suspicion and unfulfilled promises — i.guim.co.uk

Newcastle’s Saudi vision faces suspicion and unfulfilled promises

A report from Theguardian says Newcastle’s Saudi vision is showing cracks on the pitch after a chaotic summer of expensive signings that have underperformed. Nick Woltemade, signed for £69m, has stopped scoring; Anthony Elanga, a £55m winger, has struggled for game time and goals; Malick Thiaw, a £35m centre-half,

Meet Tina and Milo, the 2026 Winter Olympics mascots — nbc.com

Meet Tina and Milo, the 2026 Winter Olympics mascots

According to Nbc, the 2026 Winter Olympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a brother-and-sister pair of stoats designed by children at the Istituto Comprensivo of Taverna after a contest for Italian elementary and middle schoolers. Milo and Tina reflect stoats’ seasonal coats: Milo’s is brown like in summer and

Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan — static01.nyt.com

Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan

Nytimes reports that thousands of Pakistanis who lived along the border with Afghanistan were driven from their homes last month ahead of what local officials said would be a military campaign, a move national officials now say they never ordered. District officials estimate more than 60,000 people were displaced

Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr. released from jail after two months — pagesix.com

Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr. released from jail after two months

Pagesix reports “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., has been released from Salt Lake County Metro Jail after serving two months behind bars. His attorney, Clayton Simms, tells Page Six the reality star was released on Tuesday and considers his time in

Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink — static01.nyt.com

Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink

A report from Nytimes says a surge of immigration cases tied to the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge has strained Minnesota’s federal courts. Prosecutor Julie T. Le publicly complained at a St. Paul hearing and subsequently lost her temporary Justice Department position after saying, “The system sucks. This

Fans think Fallout Season 2 finale showed the Courier, but one detail disagrees — cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Fans think Fallout Season 2 finale showed the Courier, but one detail disagrees

Pcgamer reports reactions to the Fallout Season 2 finale are mixed and that a scene with an anonymous sniper has prompted debate about whether the character is Courier 6 from Fallout: New Vegas. Supporters note the sniper one-shotting a deathclaw, the iconic NCR helmet, and similarities to the game'

Outside the Art World’s Echo Chamber, at Art Basel Qatar — static01.nyt.com

Outside the Art World’s Echo Chamber, at Art Basel Qatar

A report from Nytimes says Art Basel’s new fair in Doha was smaller and different in tone, with 87 exhibitors from 31 countries presenting single-artist shows responding to the theme “Becoming,” overseen by Egyptian artistic director Wael Shawky. More than half the artists were from the Middle East, North

Nioh 3 release times, preload and demo carryover — static0.polygonimages.com

Nioh 3 release times, preload and demo carryover

In a report from Polygon, the Nioh 3 release time on PC is Friday, Feb. 6 at 12 a.m. EST — 9 p.m. PST on Thursday, Feb. 5; 12 a.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6; 2 a.m. BRT; 5 a.m. GMT; 6 a.m. CET; 2

Trailer for Netflix's War Machine channels Predator vibes — cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Trailer for Netflix's War Machine channels Predator vibes

Gamesradar reports the first trailer for Netflix's War Machine is here, though the title shares the name of Don Cheadle's MCU superhero identity and the film has nothing to do with Marvel. The trailer focuses on Reacher star Alan Ritchson as a U.S. Army Ranger

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day — static01.nyt.com

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day

Nytimes reports that negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States pressed on with a second round of trilateral peace talks in the United Arab Emirates, with little made public beyond an announced planned exchange of prisoners of war. Russia launched another attack on Kyiv early Thursday, though it was

Valve says Steam Machine runs most Steam games at 4K 60FPS with FSR — kotaku.com

Valve says Steam Machine runs most Steam games at 4K 60FPS with FSR

A report from Kotaku says Valve still hasn’t revealed the full breakdown of what’s inside its new Steam Machine or how much it will cost. Those details were delayed along with the device’s “early” 2026 launch due to an AI-fueled PC part shortage. Valve wrote in an

Mark Ruffalo Addresses Rumors He Was Fired by Disney — static0.moviewebimages.com

Mark Ruffalo Addresses Rumors He Was Fired by Disney

In a report from Movieweb, Mark Ruffalo denied online rumors that Disney had fired him following his recent political remarks. Ruffalo's comments came after his appearance at the Golden Globes, where he called ICE agents "literal stormtroopers" and said, "[Trump] is a convicted felon, a

The rise of low-contact family relationships — i.guim.co.uk

The rise of low-contact family relationships

Theguardian reports that some people are choosing ‘‘low contact’’ (LC) — reducing but not severing ties — as an alternative to ‘‘no contact’’ (NC) in family estrangement. The approach is presented in the article as a way to protect mental health while preserving some connections, for example allowing grandchildren to see grandparents.

Amazon best-sellers include $9 Walifrey joggers and sweatpants under $25 — people.com

Amazon best-sellers include $9 Walifrey joggers and sweatpants under $25

Coverage from People highlights Amazon's best-selling lineup of comfy lounge bottoms, with eight popular styles currently priced under $25. The roundup spotlights items from brands including Walifrey, Hanes and Amazon Essentials. Walifrey Joggers Drawstring Sweatpants are the No. 1 best-seller and, with a coupon, drop to $9 (orig.

The First ‘Real’ RWA Winners Won’t Be Real Estate — It’ll Be Yield — assets.beincrypto.com

The First ‘Real’ RWA Winners Won’t Be Real Estate — It’ll Be Yield

Beincrypto reports that institutions evaluate real-world asset tokenization by asking how badly systems can fail rather than focusing only on technical performance, making failure-risk assessment the primary barrier to institutional scale. Panelists at BeInCrypto's Online Summit 2026 said yield-bearing RWAs — tokenized Treasuries, money market instruments, and private credit

Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you? — zdnet.com

Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you?

A report from Zdnet says Kali Linux and Parrot OS are Debian-based distributions geared toward penetration testing, and that only Parrot offers an option intended for general-purpose use. Kali Linux is built specifically for penetration testing and includes a security-focused, regularly patched kernel, choices of GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce

HBO's Sci-Fi Alternative for Apple TV's 'Silo' Is Being Reclaimed by Viewers — static0.colliderimages.com

HBO's Sci-Fi Alternative for Apple TV's 'Silo' Is Being Reclaimed by Viewers

Collider reports that Apple TV's sci-fi series Silo, which premiered in 2023 and has two seasons with two more ordered, has been hailed as an ideal book-to-screen adaptation. While the show's third season undergoes some technical touches, HBO's Station Eleven is seeing renewed interest:

Atletico Madrid revive Cristian Romero interest after captain's rant — assets.goal.com

Atletico Madrid revive Cristian Romero interest after captain's rant

A report from Goal says Atletico Madrid are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve for Cristian Romero this summer after the Spurs captain publicly criticised the board’s transfer inactivity, prompting renewed interest just months after he signed a new contract. Romero, who committed to a lucrative new four-year deal

Taco Bell's CEO explains why the chain keeps winning — i.insider.com

Taco Bell's CEO explains why the chain keeps winning

Businessinsider writes that Taco Bell delivered 7% same-store sales growth in Q4, and CEO Sean Tresvant said the chain's 'magic formula' — value perception, innovation, customer loyalty, and digital channels — is driving its outperformance. Tresvant said Taco Bell's advantage comes from doing several things well

Alphabet won’t talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors — techcrunch.com

Alphabet won’t talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors

Techcrunch reports Alphabet declined to answer an investor's question about Google’s AI deal with Apple on its fourth-quarter earnings call, effectively ignoring the analyst’s query. That decision indicates Alphabet isn’t ready to talk about how this partnership will impact its core business, which is increasingly